Presidential Leadership Transition

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Statement From CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez On The Appointment of Claudia V. Schrader to serve as interim president of York College

11/29/2023

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Claudia V. Schrader to serve as interim president of York College. A longtime member of the CUNY family, Dr. Schrader has served as president of Kingsborough Community College since September 2018.

Statement from CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez on the Appointment of York College President Berenecea Johnson Eanes as President of Cal State Los Angeles

09/13/2023

“One of the earliest campus leadership decisions I made as Chancellor was appointing Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes president of York College, a role in which she served on an interim basis for the 2019-2020 academic year before her permanent appointment a year later.

Berenecea Johnson Eanes appointed president of Cal State LA

09/13/2023

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes to serve as president of California State University, Los Angeles. Eanes currently serves as president of York College, City University of New York.

Leadership Transition

09/13/2023

I write with a heavy heart but with the optimism that is at the core of my belief in the strength and power of York College. As of December 21, I will leave York College to serve as President of California State University, Los Angeles beginning on January 8, 2024. This decision was made with thoughtful reflection, faith and with a deep commitment to continuing to work on behalf of educational equity.