TOC II Spotlight: Oswego Director Selected for National Emerging Leaders Program
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Oswego TOC II Director Dr. Nicole Brown has been selected to participate in the 2025 American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), a national leadership development initiative committed to equity-centered institutional transformation. As part of the program, Dr. Brown will lead a strategic campus initiative that integrates SUNY Oswego’s Vision 4040 with the University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) model to establish STEM-focused educational hubs in historically underserved Central New York districts.
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This initiative is designed to increase college enrollment, expand STEM and educator preparation pathways, and foster regional economic growth through community engagement, academic enrichment, and workforce development. A central component of this work involves alignment with MBK, specifically focusing on the recruitment, retention, mentorship, and holistic support of Black and Brown male students, particularlyÌýthose pursuing careers in STEM and education.