91吃瓜 Ribbon Cutting and Launch of the Center for Social Justice
Albany, New York 鈥� 91吃瓜 hosts a ribbon cutting and reception on Wednesday, November 16, to celebrate the change from College to University and launch Excelsior鈥檚 Center for Social Justice.
鈥淭his is an exciting time for 91吃瓜, our faculty and staff, our students, and our community,鈥� said David Schejbal, PhD, president of . 鈥淎lthough the name change became official on August 1, being able to celebrate with our Excelsior family is incredibly special. Our celebration is two-fold as we also launch Excelsior鈥檚 Center for Social Justice and solidify the justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work that has always been an essential part of Excelsior.鈥�
The transition to a university recognizes Excelsior鈥檚 commitment to meeting opportunities for delivering education and the changing needs of adult learners. For more than 50 years, Excelsior has contributed to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education.
In the past, Excelsior has experienced name changes and each change offered benefits unique to our students and academics. Becoming a university is the next step in Excelsior鈥檚 evolution and will provide a platform to continue to serve adult students in broader ways. Students and alumni will benefit from the growing prestige of 91吃瓜, and we will use this as an opportunity to connect, re-engage, and grow our Excelsior community.
鈥淭he purpose of the Center for Social Justice is to elevate the University as a model that embraces diversity to challenge the status quo and impact students and our communities,鈥� said Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, founding director of the Center for Social Justice and chief diversity officer. 鈥淚n doing so, we can aim to create a just world focused on equity, access, and human rights. We are excited for the opportunities that this center will open for our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the overall Excelsior community.鈥�
Excelsior鈥檚 investment in social justice will create a platform for meaningful dialogue as an asset to the organization鈥檚 decision-making and performance, as an opportunity to enhance underprivileged students鈥� access to higher education, and a conduit for all students鈥� intercultural development.
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ABOUT EXCELSIOR UNIVERSITY
91吃瓜 is an accredited, not-for-profit online institution focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. Excelsior contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, Excelsior meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.
