Message from the President Class

Of 2023

Dear Class of 2023 Graduate,

Congratulations on your graduation! Your tenure as a student has shaped our community and your success as an alumnus will shape our legacy!

As you embark on the next chapter of your life, take stock of all you have overcome and achieved, and continue to Be Bold, Be Kind and Be Good Teammates.

Be Bold and step outside of your comfort zone. Nobel Laureate Andre Gide reminds us that we “cannot discover new oceans unless” we have “the courage to lose sight of the shore.” Go out and discover new oceans, and be sure to introduce their wonders to others.

Your experiences at Ramapo have provided you with the necessary tools to be bold and ethical leaders, to problem-solve, and to collaborate. Share those talents with others but when doing so, always Be Kind, be humble, and acknowledge that our learning as contributing members of society is a constant.

I have learned that Roadrunners labor together well, with kindness in their hearts, whether it be on the field, in the classroom, or in the very popular group study rooms at our Learning Commons. Continue to lead with empathy and Be Good Teammates by not just listening to perspectives different than your own but by seeking them out and amplifying them when necessary.

On behalf of your faculty and staff, please know that it brings us tremendous joy when you return to us to share your successes and your challenges. Do stay in touch. We look forward to continuing to be a part of your journey.

Sincerely,

Cindy R. Jebb, Ph.D. President