York College Interim President Dr. Claudia Schrader steps into her new role at the City University of New York with a fresh hands-on approach to leadership and an overarching focus on creating a better sense of community on campus.
The summation of Schrader’s first few months at York is a combination of relationship-building, trend-setting, and adjusting to the institution that’s seemingly undergoing constant change. None of the work is easy. Schrader wouldn’t want it any other way, but not many people have experienced what she has at the start of a new job.
On Thursday, Feb. 22, a day earmarked for Schrader to have a one-on-one interview with QNS, an unforeseen emergency unfolded at York College. Students, faculty, and staff were instructed to swiftly evacuate the campus due to a credible threat communicated through email.
The situation was promptly addressed as York College’s campus security teams, in collaboration with the NYPD’s 103rd precinct, conducted a thorough investigation. Following a comprehensive campus lockdown, they successfully determined that the threat was not imminent, securing the safety of the college community.
In recognition of the number of challenges Schrader faces as York’s new leader, her time as an educator in various leadership roles, spanning from fellow CUNY institutions to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, keeps her steady in the pursuit of making improvements at York.
Schrader has over 20 years of experience in multiple leadership roles at CUNY. Before joining York, Schrader served as the President of Kingsborough Community College for 5 years — making history as the first African American woman appointed to the role since the institution’s inception.
Before Kingsborough, Schrader worked at the Bronx Community College for 5 years as a provost and senior vice president for academic and student success. She also worked at Medgar Evers College, in Brooklyn, for 12 years in faculty and provost positions.
Even though…
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