in music and drama. We have to look at what the community of central Brooklyn needs. I’d like Medgar to play a greater role in the delivery of human services and to that end we’re developing an accredited program in social work. I’d like to see us develop a master’s program in social work with a special focus on the services to children and youth. What are some of the challenges that the college faces? Medgar has to build better relationships with elementary and secondary schools in the community. We will always have resource challenges as long as we have an economy that is as sick as ours is right now. In the next 20 to 30 years, Medgar will have to find a way
to support itself other than through the tax dollars. Hopefully we will grow alums who are wealthier, who will understand the need to give back to Medgar. What do you do in your free time? When I have spare time, I’m on a golf course. I love golf. … And I read. What’s the one thing Medgar students would be surprised to learn about you? Until about 15 years ago I regularly played the flute. I learned to play flute when I was 27. When I got to Syracuse there was not as much time, my two sons took up a lot of time. I pick it up every once in a while.
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