Higher Education
The Future We Yearn to Return
February 24, 2021
In my blog some six months ago, I attempted a handful of high-level ideas for our future. With the vaccine distribution expanding and the City gradually coming back to life, now is the time for us to start a deeper conversation about the future to which we want...Read more...
Connecting to the “Big Picture”
November 30, 2020
I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving holiday. One aspect of the holiday I always enjoy—although not this year—is to explain to a distant family member what I actually do for a living. Since taking the helm at Baruch in July, I have received occasional comments wondering...Read more...
A Personal Reflection on Discovery, Diversity, and Human Connections
October 29, 2020
By now, I hope you have realized that I’m a curious person by nature and enjoy reflecting on things around me. It is fortuitous that my parents named me Szu-Yung, which roughly translates into “forever thinking” or “ever reflecting.” As my name suggests, I have been reflecting on...Read more...
Unlocking the Human Potential
September 30, 2020
In my last blog, I argued that Baruch breaks away from “higher education isomorphism” by not only providing access to a historically under represented population, but also insisting on the highest academic standards. I believe this is critical because public confidence and trust in the value of a college degree are derived from the reputation of an academically rigorous institution, and only rigorous, high-quality education truly challenges and unlocks human potential. ...Read more...