* Dedicated faculty and staff who genuinely care about students.
* Strong sense of community and alumni pride.
* Convenient location with access to New York City.
* Opportunities to make an impact because teams are relatively small.
Cons
* Leadership turnover and organizational uncertainty have created challenges for morale and long-term planning.
* Financial pressures often feel present in day-to-day operations and decision-making.
* Departments can operate in silos, making collaboration more difficult than it should be.
* Workloads are often high, while resources and staffing levels can be limited.
* Strategic priorities can shift frequently, making it difficult to maintain momentum on initiatives.