CSI Today Talks

January 9, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns after the holiday break with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Cheryl Adolph, Interim Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Interim Executive Director of the CSI Foundation, Inc. They discussed all things Advancement at the College, from trends in higher education, to the mission set at the College of Staten Island, taking in the recent Season of Giving campaign and the Celestial Ball, which helps raise much-needed funds at the College that directly aids the student body.

December 19, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Sam Rozenfeld, sophomore at the College of Staten Island. Sam is a Macaulay Honors student who doubles as both a swimmer and Esports star for the Dolphins' athletics program. Esports dominates the crux of the conversation, as the duo discuss Sam's standing on the Rocket League team, which recently took home the ECC Championship for the fourth straight semester. They discuss the future of Esports, and what makes it so unique at CSI.

December 12, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Alexander Scott, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Enrollment. The duo talked about the changing landscapes and strategies tied to higher education recruitment, and some of the extraordinary benefits the College possesses for prospective students. They discussed the impact of COVID and technology, and the uniqueness of CSI as a comprehensive college and its diverse population.

December 5, 2022 - After the holiday break, CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Joanne Hollan, Associate Director with the Center for Career and Professional Development. The duo talked about all of the positives associates with students getting involved with the Center as they progress through their studies and get set for their career path post-graduation.

November 14, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing a trio of guests. Debi Kee is CSI's Associate Director of Student Life Activities, and she was joined by Student Involvement Ambassadors Emily Jimenez and Deondre Williams, to talk about getting involved with leadership opportunities on campus. Kee informs the audience about the opportunities for Student Life and involvement on campus and how to become am ambassador, while both Emily and Deondre talked about the benefit of involvement and how it punctuates the education they are recieving at CSI.

November 7, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing both Dr. Larry Johnson, Jr., President of Guttman Community College, and CSI Interim President Dr. Timothy G. Lynch.  The trio discussed the CUNY system and how it can benefit student transfers. They spoke about the exciting things that are happening on both campuses and how the partnership can hold leverage success for students entering CSI from Guttman and other junior colleges.

October 31, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Michel Hodge, CSI's new VIce President for Student Affaiars and Strategic Initiatives. The duo talked about the strategic priorities centered around the Student Affairs office on campus, which includes engagement efforts, student recruitment and retention, and campus events. VP Hodge discussed some of his goals as he enters his first academic year at CSI, and what he hopes for the future at the College.

October 24, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Chase Licata, CSI's new Director of Athletics & Recreation. The duo talked about CSI's move to NCAA Division II, and the implications it holds for the College. They talked about the prioritiies set by Licata in leadership and what Athletics comes to mean for student-athletes and some of the highlights of the program and expectations moving forward.

October 17, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Jeremiah Jurkiewicz, LGBTQ Resource Center/Pluralism & Diversity Coordinator. The duo talked about the importance of the Center on campus and some of the programming it helps to establish and the role that Pluralism and Diversity has come to serve at the College.

October 10, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Dr. Donna Gerstle, Director of the Center for Environmental Science and