named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Administration (B.S.)
Trains management professionals for diverse public and private sector environments with cultural and linguistic awareness.
Childhood Education (B.S.)
Prepares teachers as "Facilitators of Learning" for grades 1–6, aligned with New York State Common Core Standards.
Generic Studies - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Core curriculum for all baccalaureate programs, focusing on self-awareness and mastery of intellectual, affective, and psychomotor skills for lifelong learning.
Human Services (B.S.)
Undergraduate program training practitioners to support individuals, families, and communities through social services, emphasizing self-sufficiency.
Inter-American Studies (B.A.)
Focuses on history, culture, and migration across North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean.
Liberal Arts and Sciences (B.A.)
Interdisciplinary bachelor’s program emphasizing scholarly research on the human condition through a multicultural lens.
Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Advanced interdisciplinary study of the peoples of the Americas through humanities and social sciences.
Master of Science in Human Services
Graduate program in human services leadership, policy, and research for complex social problems.
Master of Science in TESOL
Prepares educators to teach English to K–12 speakers of other languages, with leadership and multicultural competencies.
Paralegal Studies (A.S.)
Associate degree program preparing bilingual Latino and underrepresented students for paralegal careers, with focus on immigration, family, and business law.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Student Support and Academic Services 2 activities
- Ensure student continuity during campus transitions and closuresFacilitates seamless transfer of Manhattan campus students to Bronx and Brooklyn campuses with individualized transition plans and ongoing academic guidance to ensure uninterrupted progress toward degree completion.
- Provide comprehensive academic advising, tutoring, and student support servicesAssigns an Educational Facilitator to each student upon registration to serve as primary instructor and academic advisor. Offers ongoing academic advising through faculty facilitators and HEOP counselors, tutoring services, writing support, and mentorship. Implements retention software to monitor attendance, participation, and grades for proactive intervention.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Administer financial aid application and disbursement processesRequires all registered students to apply for financial aid, with 88% receiving some form of aid and 50% receiving the maximum available. Averages $6 million annually in federal Title IV grants, $1 million in federal direct loans, $4 million in state grants, and $65,000 in institutional grants to support student enrollment.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Administer undergraduate degree programs in Human Services, Childhood Education, and Business AdministrationOffers a 132-credit Bachelor of Science in Human Services preparing practitioners for community support roles; a Childhood Education program aligned with New York State Common Core Standards that trains "Facilitators of Learning"; and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focused on developing management professionals sensitive to language and cultural diversity in the marketplace.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Assess and report institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomesConducts research and publishes indirect evidence of educational effectiveness to demonstrate institutional performance and student learning outcomes as part of accreditation and quality assurance processes.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Connect students with mental health and social support resourcesProvides access to mental health and social support by connecting individuals with external organizations to meet their well-being needs.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Deliver personalized, culturally integrated higher education programsProvides individualized educational programs grounded in cultural integration and a humanistic philosophy of educating the whole person, using Learning Contracts at the start of each term to outline goals and evaluation methods. Offers weekly one-on-one instruction with faculty and small-group colloquia to support personalized learning plans aligned with students’ academic and career goals.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Facilitate career development and employment opportunities for students and alumniOperates Handshake as an online platform for job and internship postings, featuring thousands of opportunities and automated alerts. Provides access to career events, workshops, articles on career trends, and on-campus recruitment to connect students and alumni with employment pathways.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Publish annual campus safety reports and sexual harassment prevention policyComplies with the Clery Act by publishing annual campus safety reports from 2020 through 2025. Maintains a published sexual harassment prevention policy to address and prevent incidents on campus.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Support HEOP student success through summer bridge program and financial aidOperates a 5-week intensive pre-freshman summer program for incoming HEOP students to support college transition. Provides comprehensive financial aid packages including Tuition Assistance Program, Pell Grant, institutional scholarships, and HEOP Assistance to ensure access and persistence.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Implement holistic, non-traditional pedagogical model integrating cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skillsUses a non-traditional educational philosophy that integrates mastery of intellectual, affective, and psychomotor-behavioral skills with liberal arts and professional knowledge. Delivers experiential learning through field experiences, workshops, studio activities, and internships, alongside theoretical studies via lectures, discussions, and written work to develop problem-solving abilities.
- Operate structured academic calendar and student assessment systemRuns an academic calendar with 15-week Fall and Spring terms and an 8-week Summer term. Conducts academic assessment through student portfolios reviewed by an Assessment Committee, which evaluates work in relation to Learning Contract objectives and assigns final grades.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.98M
Contributions & grants$1.18M13%
Program service revenue$7.54M84%
Investment income$19K0%
Other revenue$240K
expenses
Total expenses$11.28M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.72M
Grants paid out$275K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$46.96M
Cash$265K
Investments$83K
Liabilities$11.90M
Net assets$35.07M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Victor G Alicea PhD | President | 40 | $174K |
| John Guzman | VP & Dean of Academic Affairs | 40 | $96K |
| Francia Castro | VP for Human Resources and Per | 40 | $95K |
| Irving Ramirez | VP & Dean of Academic Affairs | 40 | $93K |
| Elias Oyola | CFO | 40 | $89K |
board members · 13
- A Paul Blano — Secretary/Treasuer
- Benito Fernandez — Chairperson
- Carlos J Cuevas — TRUSTEE
- Elizabeth Velez — Chair, Development Committee
- Jessica Arocho — Trustee
- Jorge L Batista — Trustee
- Jose R Sanchez — Trustee
- Luis A Gonzalez — Trustee
- Maria Ortega — Chair, Education Committee
- Ralina M Cardona — Trustee
- Rita DiMartino — Trustee
- Scott Quintero — Trustee
- Suleika Cabrera Drinane — Trustee
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Partner — Partner organization offering a 24/7 crisis line for people in distress and suicide prevention guidance.
- Advancement Project Partner — Partner organization offering information and tools on civil rights, equality, and justice awareness.
- Alezia Washington Partner — Campus Coordinator for Project R.I.S.E. at the Bronx Campus
- Assessment Committee Partner — Faculty committee responsible for reviewing student portfolios and approving final grades based on Learning Contract objectives and academic performance.
- Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation Government — Accrediting body conducting an initial review of Boricua College's educator preparation programs.
- Board of Trustees Government — Responsible for establishing tuition charges and fees annually based on program and administrative costs.
- Eating Disorders Coalition Partner — Partner organization offering information and community access for individuals seeking support for eating disorders.
- Edmilson Da Moura Partner — Retention Analyst for Project R.I.S.E. at Boricua College
- Futures Without Violence Partner — Partner organization offering resources to identify abusive relationships and educational materials for support.
- Handshake Partner — Partners with Handshake to provide an online job and internship posting board and on-campus recruiting platform for Boricua College students and alumni.
- Hector Feliciano Partner — Project Director of Project R.I.S.E. at Boricua College
- It Gets Better Project Partner — Partner organization sharing stories and emotional support for LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination.
- JED Foundation Partner — Partner organization offering suicide prevention resources and a crisis chatline.
- Lorenza Aurea and Jesús Manuel Carrasquillo Memorial Scholarship Fund Partner — Scholarship fund supporting students at Boricua College.
- Maximo Urena Partner — Campus Coordinator for Project R.I.S.E. at the Brooklyn Campus
- Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association Partner — Partner organization providing links to support groups and healing resources for those with eating disorders.
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders, Inc. Partner — Partner organization offering education, referrals, and support for individuals experiencing eating disorders.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Partner — Partner organization operating a crisis helpline and providing mental illness education and identification resources.
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Partner — Partner organization providing educational materials on racial disparity and civil rights.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline Partner — Partner organization offering crisis hotline and resources for identifying and escaping abusive relationships.
- National Eating Disorders Association Partner — Partner organization providing information and screening tools for eating disorders.
- National Puerto Rican Day Parade Partner — Partners with the National Puerto Rican Day Parade to support scholarship opportunities for students of Puerto Rican descent
- New York State Government — Provider of state grants to students.
- New York State Education Department Government — Regulatory body with which Boricua College complies in managing campus transition and student transfers.
- P.S. 257 Partner — Employs seventeen Boricua College graduates
- P.S. 380 Partner — Employs twelve Boricua College graduates
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network Partner — Partner organization operating a hotline and providing educational resources for survivors of sexual violence.
- Recovery.org Partner — Partner organization offering hotline and rehabilitation center referrals for addiction recovery.
- SMART Recovery Partner — Partner organization providing tools to find in-person and online recovery support groups for addiction.
- Sagrario Rosado Partner — Campus Coordinator for Project R.I.S.E. at the Manhattan Campus
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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.
- Competency-Based, Flexible Learning for Adult Learnersmethodology: student_centered_competency_based_learningBy using Learning Contracts and continuous year-round instruction, the college enables self-paced, competency-based progression that accommodates work and family responsibilities because flexible, mastery-focused models increase persistence among adult learners.
- Culturally Integrated and Responsive Educationmethodology: culturally_responsive_educationBy embedding cultural identity into curriculum and institutional focus, particularly in Bronx and Brooklyn communities, the college enhances educational relevance and engagement because students achieve better outcomes when their cultural context is central to learning.
- Humanistic, Whole-Person Educationmethodology: humanistic_educationBy educating the whole person through a humanistic approach that integrates intellectual, emotional, and behavioral development, the college fosters self-motivation, independence, and lifelong learning because holistic development strengthens internal drive and academic persistence.
- Integrated Student Support Modelmethodology: integrated_student_supportBy integrating academic advising, financial aid planning, personal counseling, and career readiness from enrollment onward, the college improves retention and success because coordinated, individualized support reduces systemic barriers for adult and first-year students.