MGI Guidelines & Responsibilities

CUNY Collaborative Programs (CUNY Central)

CUNY Central is responsible for general management and oversight of CUNY MGI. Other responsibilities include:

• General program coordination
• Fiscal oversight
• Providing training and professional development to MGI and school staff
• Data management and reporting
• Program evaluation
• Website maintenance
• Special MGI-wide projects

Colleges
City College of New York, Hunter College, Hostos Community College, Lehman College, Queens College

Each MGI partner college has responsibilities as well, including:

• Providing direct service through school-based team, including the Program Coordinator, tutors, and advisors
• Supporting the MGI Program Coordinator's administrative needs
• Managing MGI budgets and monitoring spending
• Providing requested data and reporting to CUNY Central, generally monthly
• Evaluating efficacy of project services and MGI staff and planning program services accordingly
• Facilitating use of campus resources and college involvement at its MGI partner school/s

Program Coordinator

• Organizes and implements MGI programming at 1-3 schools
• Oversees part-time MGI staff, including tutors and advisors
• Provides some form of direct service to students (based on area of expertise)
• Interfaces regularly with school staff
• Is responsible for local data collection and management

Tutors

• Have strong content knowledge in the subject they are tutoring
• Work approximately 15 hours a week primarily in a class setting and in close collaboration with teachers
• Facilitate review of student progress with the MGI Program Coordinator and advisor
• Support students' immediate academic needs
• Serve as role model for students
• Receive bi-annual training and monthly professional development from CUNY Central

Advisors

• Are graduate or post-graduate students in guidance and counseling, social work or psychology
• Work approximately 15 hours a week
• Support students' transition to middle school in conjunction with the school's guidance staff
• Build rapport with students and initiate college awareness activities
• Facilitate review of student progress with program coordinator and tutors
• Receive bi-annual training and monthly professional development from CUNY Central