named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Forum for International Research on Students and Teaching (FIRST)
Peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing research and best practices in developmental education and academic support
NYCLSA Annual Symposium
In-person conference featuring presentations, workshops, and panels on topics related to developmental education, academic support, and student success
Professional Development Scholarship
Financial award supporting members' participation in professional development activities
Promising Student Award
Scholarship program recognizing high-achieving undergraduate students in developmental studies or related fields
Spring Hub Event
Virtual event series featuring keynotes and discussions on topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion in learning centers
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing newsletters and organizational communicationsProduces and distributes a biannual newsletter twice per year during fall and spring semesters, containing updates on NYCLSA’s annual symposium, member news, reports on developmental education programs in New York State, conference announcements, and job postings.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for students and professionalsAwards the NYCLSA Promising Student Award annually to undergraduate students in learning skills or developmental education fields, with recent awards of $300 to support transportation and textbook costs. Scholarships are funded through member contributions and symposium fundraising.
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Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
- Providing professional development and networking opportunitiesOffers professional development through an annual Symposium, regional hub events, and virtual programming focused on academic support practices, including topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Members receive reduced registration fees, and activities are organized across four regional hubs based on geographical membership.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Publishing scholarly research in open-access journalsProduces and publishes the biannual, peer-reviewed journal Forum for International Research on Students and Teaching (FIRST), along with Research in Teaching Developmental Education (RTDE), featuring original research, literature reviews, practice columns, and resource reviews. Journal issues are published in fall and spring semesters and made available via a digital open-access platform in PDF format.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$2K11%
Program service revenue$13K82%
Investment income$1081%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$600
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$27K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -28.6%
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Baruch College Partner — Employer of Michele Doney, who facilitated a NYCLSA professional development event.
- Berkeley College Partner — Employer of board member Patianne D. Stabile, indicating institutional affiliation.
- Colleagues of Color for Social Justice Partner — Collaborates with and references work from the Colleagues of Color for Social Justice in its programming.
- David Arendale Partner — Facilitated a virtual keynote for NYCLSA's Spring Hub Event on implementing DEI in academic programs.
- Dr. Nichole LaGrow Partner — Editor responsible for receiving and managing article submissions.
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Employer of board member Richard Van Dyke, indicating institutional affiliation.
- ICLCA Network — NYCLSA is a New York State affiliate of ICLCA, participating in its network and events.
- International College Learning Center Association Network — NYCLSA is a regional chapter of the International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA).
- International College Learning Center Association Network — NYCLSA is involved at the national level through affiliation with ICLCA, formerly NCLCA.
- Jane Neuburger Partner — Contact person for board nominations
- Keuka College Partner — Collaborates with Keuka College to identify and support promising students through the Promising Student Award.
- Keuka College Partner — Institution where Nancy Campuzano, recipient of NYCLSA's 2022 Promising Student Award, is enrolled.
- Martin Luther College Partner — Employer of board member Nichole LaGrow, indicating institutional affiliation.
- Michele Doney Partner — Facilitated a NYCLSA virtual event on lessons from the pandemic for academic support centers.
- SUNY Broome Partner — Employer of board member Erin Marulli, indicating institutional affiliation.
- SUNY Westchester Yonkers Partner — Employer of board member Katherine Graf, indicating institutional affiliation.
- Syracuse University Partner — Employer of board member Samantha Trumble, indicating institutional affiliation.
- Townsend Press Funder — Donated funds to support a second Promising Student Award in 2016.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Antiracist Education Frameworkmethodology: antiracist-educationBy integrating antiracist policies and practices into academic support programs, we advance equity and inclusion because learning environments are inherently shaped by power and identity, and thus cannot be neutral. This approach transforms educational structures to better serve marginalized students.
- Integrated Intersectional Programmingmethodology: intersectional_programmingBy addressing the interconnectedness of developmental education, academic support, and student support services, we produce more effective student outcomes because student success is multidimensional and requires coordinated, holistic interventions grounded in intersectional analysis.
- Open Scholarship and Rigorous Disseminationmethodology: open-access publishing, double-blind peer review, scholarly standards complianceBy combining double-blind peer review, adherence to scholarly standards, and open-access publishing, we ensure the production and dissemination of credible, equitable, and widely accessible research because rigor and accessibility together advance the field’s professional standards and practical impact.
- Professional Network-Driven Impactmethodology: professional_networkingBy connecting practitioners and scholars through structured professional networks and regional hubs, we amplify collective impact because sustained collaboration and knowledge exchange strengthen innovation and implementation of best practices in developmental education.