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The Office of the University Dean for Health & Human Services provides support and technical assistance to CUNY schools to prepare a large, culturally diverse pool of qualified health and human services personnel in areas such as nursing, allied health and social work. <read more>
Health care jobs represent about 11% of all jobs in New York City , and many of the fastest growing occupations are projected to be in health care. Hospitals are the largest employers of NYC health workers accounting for about half of the jobs, but employment in home health care, ambulatory care and nursing homes has increased significantly. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that more than one million new and replacement nurses will be needed by 2016, making nursing the nation’s top profession in terms of projected job growth. Other health professionals are also under demand. The NYS Department of Labor projects employment growth through 2016 of 9.1% for radiologic technologists and 8.1% for medical technologists.
CUNY’s degree programs are growing to meet this anticipated need. The Office of the University Dean for Health and Human Services oversees these programs and other special initiatives at CUNY.
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www.jfkjrinstitute.cuny.edu
The JFK, Jr. Institute was incorporated into the Office of the University Dean for Health and Human Services in 2007. It was established in 2000 to carry on the work of John F. Kennedy, Jr. with a mission to advocate for career ladders, health and educational benefits, and a living wage for frontline workers in health and human services occupations. Contact Us
Dr. William Ebenstein
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ProgramsCUNY offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs in health and human services fields, including nursing and allied health.The Office's Quick Grid <pdf> provides a snapshot of popular programs at specific campuses. Additional academic programs can be found using TIPPS. Courses are also offered through Adult & Continuing Education. ResearchThe Office of the University Dean collects, analyzes and disseminates university-wide and college specific data on enrollment, retention, graduation, licensing, demographics, employment and earnings of students in nursing and allied health degree programs. The 2011 Nursing Degree Programs Annual Data Report <pdf> includes graduation, enrollment and other data related to CUNY’s AAS, BS, MS, and DNS degree programs in nursing. A survey of CUNY Nursing graduates <pdf> was completed in Fall 2008, and examined graduates’ educational experiences, their experiences as new registered nurses (RNs), and their experiences in the labor market. The Office has also released a report describing patterns of attendance and performance of 1199SEIU represented workers at CUNY <pdf>. Since 1990, over 80,000 1199SEIU members have attended CUNY. |
Incentive GrantsA new RFP invites CUNY colleges to apply for spring 2012 funding in several priority areas including:
Applications <doc> are due by February 3, 2012. FeaturesScholarship and career development initiatives funded by various partners support exemplary CUNY students pursuing degrees and jobs in the health sector. » A new 30-credit Master of Arts in Disability Studies degree, offered through CUNY’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), launched in spring 2009. » Youth Studies is an emerging multidisciplinary field that integrates theory, research, public policy, and practice...» The Office has developed a number of policy papers that discuss issues affecting the health and human services fields and offer recommendations...» |
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