[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 44 (Wednesday, April 20, 1994)]
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 CITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING HONORED ON OCCASION OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues an important event which will take place in New York City 
this Saturday, April 23, 1994. On that day, The City College School of 
Nursing, City University of New York, will be celebrating its 25th 
anniversary as one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse 
baccalaureate nursing programs in the United States.
  During its 25 years of existence, approximately 1800 students have 
graduated from the School of Nursing program. The majority of these 
students decide to remain in the New York City area. Graduates of the 
School of Nursing program are employed in a variety of health care 
settings ranging from medical centers in every borough to school 
departments and visiting nursing agencies.
  During the past few years, City College has experienced a dramatic 
increase in enrollments. Approximately 740 students in City College are 
currently following a nursing curriculum and 226 students are enrolled 
in upper division nursing courses. Yet throughout this period of 
expansion, the School has retained its incredible commitment to 
diversity: more than 90 percent of the nursing students at City College 
are of ethnic minority groups. Of the many ethnic groups represented, 
almost half are non-primary speakers of English and about 60 percent 
were born outside of the country. The students range in age from early 
twenties to over fifty, with a median age of 27. In addition, City 
College has an enrollment of men in its nursing program which is much 
higher than the national average.
  City College also works hard to keep the nursing program open to 
students of different financial backgrounds. Almost 40 percent of the 
students are parents and the sole financial support for their families. 
But in an effort to keep up with rising tuition costs, over half the 
student body receives some type of financial aid.
  Despite its success, the School continues to take on new challenges, 
constantly striving to be the best nursing program it can be. In fact, 
its faculty just recently completed a curriculum revision with a major 
focus placed on pluralism and cultural diversity. I am pleased to say 
that due recognition of the school's contribution to pluralism and the 
education of minority students has been demonstrated by a 150,000 
dollar grant from the Aaron Diamond Foundation.
  With its revised curriculum and a growing multicultural body, the 
City College School of Nursing is celebrating its silver anniversary 
with the commitment, leadership, and resources to enter the 21st 
century. I know tht the School will continue to live up to the 
challenge of providing quality education which meets the health care 
needs of New York's diverse population.
  Mr. Speaker, because of its many contributions to our community and 
our country, I would like my colleagues to join with me in applauding 
the City College School of Nursing on the occasion of its 25th 
anniversary. I know we all wish it another 125 years of success.

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