Juan Pablo Galvis, chair and associate professor History and Philosophy at SUNY Old Westbury, has been named as a fellow for the State University of New York Hispanic Leadership Institute by SUNY Chancellor John King. SUNY’s Leadership Institutes are designed for faculty and administrative professionals from all backgrounds on a leadership trajectory at their respective institutions who are committed to supporting the success of all students, including those who experience significant barriers to higher education.
“Part of our mandate is to ensure that every student has the ability to grow, thrive, and unleash their full potential through the education and experience at the SUNY institution of their choice,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “Through the strong support of Governor Kathy Hochul and state leaders, SUNY is able to uphold our core values and empower our emerging leaders to soar to new heights. I applaud these fellows for their dedication to uplifting every SUNY student, and I know that they will serve as an inspiration to students, faculty, and staff alike.”
Galvis began his nine-month fellowship in late January with a two-day retreat in Albany. The SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute is an in-depth program designed to educate leaders on unique geographic, social, and cultural differences that exist within campus communities and key strategies to facilitate and enhance student success and upward mobility.
Along with the HLI, SUNY’s Leadership Institutes incorporate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Leadership Institute, Black Leadership Institute, and Disability Support Leadership Institute.
A resident of Kew Gardens, Queens, Galvis joined the faculty of SUNY Old Westbury in 2013. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he leads the University’s Environmental Studies program and conducts research related to Urban Geography, Urban Governance and Public Space, Urban Environment/Sustainability and Development Geography within Latin America.