Our mission is to engage with and support people who have been involved with the criminal legal system and advocate for equitable access to higher education and careers. Vision: We envision a campus, a community, a city, and a world in which people who have been involved in the criminal legal system have equal opportunities and access to higher education. Goals: To work across divisions in the College to help create and sustain an equitable and welcoming environment that supports academic access, persistence, degree completion, and leadership opportunities. To serve as a hub and point of contact for justice-impacted students. To create and maintain an inclusive, safe space for justice-impacted students to learn and grow. If you are a student who has been impacted by the criminal justice system and need support in earning your degree, please reach out to Dr. Marsha Milan-Bethel, Senior Admissions Advisor for support at mmilanbethel@hostos.cuny.edu or at (718) 664-2765. She can help you with the CUNY admissions process and connect you to appropriate campus resources. Supports for CUNY Students with conviction histories FAQ Attending College with a Conviction Record Supports for Students with Conviction Records – The City University of New York (cuny.edu) Additional CUNY Resources and Support Programs Opportunities for Hostos Community College Students Holistic Oasis for Parents' Education (HOPE) - Hostos Community College (cuny.edu) Beyond the Bars Fellowship Program Paralegal Pathways Initiative | Center for Institutional & Social Change (columbia.edu) (Spring semester) Hostos JUSTICE Committee Members: Sam Byrd, Transition and Advising Coordinator Aleris Gonzalez, Career Services Specialist Karina Guardiola, Student Success Coach Hector Soto, Assistant Professor Dr. Elys Vasquez-Iscan, Associate Professor Henry Edwards, Hostos Alumni John Gargano, Hostos Alumni Ashley Phillips, CUNY Student Campus Allies Dr. Althea Sterling, Interim Vice President of SDEM Dr. Diana Cruz, CUNY/Math Start Olen Dias, Associate Professor Peter Mertens, Dean CEWD