Michael A. Baston
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| Michael A. Baston J.D., Ed.D. | |
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| Born | April 12, 1972 |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Iona College (B.A.), St. John Fisher College (Ed.D.), Brooklyn Law School (J.D.) |
| 💼 Occupation | Community College Administrator, Educator |
| Known for | Academic, author, non-profit organization lawyer, minister |
| 🌐 Website | http://sunyrockland.edu/president |
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Michael A. Baston (born April 12, 1972) is a contributing writer for news publications, business and law professor, and faculty development advisor. He currently serves as the 7th president of Rockland Community College. [1] He is also a former higher education, non-profit, and religious corporations attorney.
EDUCATION[edit]
Baston attended Iona College where he received a B.A. in Political Science. [2] He then attended Brooklyn Law School to receive his J.D. before receiving his Ed.D. in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College.[3]
BUSINESS AND LAW CAREER[edit]
Dr. Baston’s career started in public interest law, where he represented educational institutions including postsecondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations and religious associations before courts and administrative agencies throughout the State of New York. [4] After graduating from Brooklyn Law School with his J.D. and passing the New York State Bar, he worked in New York City for Dougherty & Associates as Senior Associate. [5] He has also taught business law, paralegal studies, legal research and writing, employment law, criminal law and family law as an Adjunct Lecturer for Berkeley College, Assistant Professor at LaGuardia Community College, and Adjunct Professor at Rockland Community College. [6] [7] As a professor of business and legal studies, he was able to interact more personally with students, and realized his true calling.
HIGHER EDUCATION CAREER[edit]
At Berkeley College, Baston began delving into enhancing the student experience through his work as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and later as the Dean of Student Development and Campus Life. [8] After Berkeley College, Baston continued his administrative career at LaGuardia Community College where he worked his way from Associate Dean to Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment. [9] Throughout his career, Baston has been dedicated to providing equal opportunity to education, promoting the importance of support services, and improving the student experience. In 2017, Baston became the 7th president of Rockland Community College.[10] Additionally, he is a national Guided Pathways coach with the American Association of Community Colleges where shares his extensive research with the goal of helping students to complete their educational journey. [11] He travels throughout the country to assist community colleges in the integration of the Guided Pathways student success initiative. Most recently, he has become a Faculty Advisor for the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program New President's Fellowship. [12]
AWARDS AND HONORS[edit]
National Council on Student Development’s Terry O’Banion Gold Prize (2015) [13]
NAACP Community Leadership Award (2010) [14]
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS[edit]
Opinion Editorials[edit]
- Baston, M. (2020, October 15). Hard realities, high hopes: Reimagining the higher education ecosystem [15]
- Baston, M. (2020, September 10). Steps Beyond Statements: Presidential Leadership in Building a Case for Inclusive Excellence. [16]
- Baston, M. (2020, May 17). Why community colleges may be the best strategic choice for fall enrollment. [17]
- Baston, M. (2020, February 05). How to Successfully Implement Guided Pathways Programs on Campus. [18]
- Baston, M. (2019, May 23). The promise of a college education: Opinion. [19]
- Baston, M. (2018, April 10). Thousands of Students Go Hungry Every Day. [20]
- Baston, M. (2017, May 1). Supporting Students: Making Models of Success the New Norm for Non-Traditional Students. [21]
Industry Publications[edit]
- Baston, M. (2020, April). American Association of Community Colleges. Advancing Equity Through Guided Pathways Series Discussion Guide #9: Leading Culture Change to Promote Equity: Perspectives from a CEO of Color. [22]
- Baston, M. (2020). High Hopes: Reimagining Hudson Valley's Opportunity Ecosystem. [23]
- Baston, M. (2020). Leading Culture Change to Promote Equity: Perspectives from a CEO of Color. [24]
Book Chapters and Journals[edit]
- Baston, M. A. (2018). Elevating student affairs practice in community college redesign. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 42(11), 812-817. [25]
- Baston, M., & Miller, B. (2017). On the Other Side: The re-engagement of formerly incarcerated students. In J. R. Chaney & J. Schwartz (Authors), Race, education, and reintegrating formerly incarcerated citizens: Counterstories and counterspaces (pp. 61-74). Lanham, MD: Lexington Books. [26]
- Dalpes, P., Baston, M. A., and Sanchez, F., (2015) Community college student affairs professionals at entry and mid-level. In A. Tull, L. Kuk and P. Dalpes (Eds.) Handbook for student affairs in community colleges (pp 281-297). Stylus Publishing, Sterling, Virginia [27]
References[edit]
- ↑ "RCC Inauguration". RCC Inauguration. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Michael A Baston". Iona Connection. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Alumni Michael Baston". BrookLaw. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Michael Baston". Discovery day 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Michael Baston". New York Lawyer Index. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Bronx Student Receives Scholarship". Berkeley Newsroom.
- ↑ Redmond, Kimberley. "RCC New President". lohud. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Michael Baston". Evolllution. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Dr Michael Baston of Laguardia Community College Lays Out His Vision of College Students Transfer at the NYS Transfer and Articulation Association Conference Held May 19 2021". CUNY. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Biography". RCC Inauguration. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Michael Baston". AACC. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Rising Presidents". HigherEd Aspen Institute. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Editor's Menu Awards & Appointments Recognize LaGuardia Community College Faculty, Staff And Students For Contributions To Higher Education & Highlight Opportunities For Hands-On Learning". CUNY. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Cimino, Toni. "Honors Student of the Year". QHNS. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "Hard realities, high hopes: Reimagining the higher education ecosystem". University Business. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "Steps Beyond Statements: Presidential Leadership in Building a Case for Inclusive Excellence". Diverse Education. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "Why community colleges may be the best strategic choice for fall enrollment". Community College Daily. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "How to Successfully Implement Guided Pathways Programs on Campus". Diverse Education. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "The promise of a college education | Opinion". LoHud. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "Thousands of Students Go Hungry Every Day". The Chronicle. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "Supporting Students: Making Models of Success the New Norm for Non-Traditional Students". Evolllution. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "Equity Guide 9 Final April 2020" (PDF). NCII Improve. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "High Hopes: Reimagining Hudson Valley's Opportunity Ecosystem" (PDF). Council of Industry. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ "Advancing Through Guided Pathways". NCII Improve. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Baston, Michael. "Elevating Student Affairs Practice in Community College Redesign" (PDF). Sanjac. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Chaney, John. "Race, Education, and Reintegrating Formerly Incarcerated Citizens: Counterstories and Counterspaces (Critical Perspectives on Race, Crime, and Justice)". Amazon. ISBN 1498540902. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ↑ Tull, Ashley. "BOOKS FOR TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND POLICYMAKERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION". Stylus Pub. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
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