Mount Welcomes Board of Regents Member Kathleen M. Cashin

5/11/2017

Riverdale, N.Y. – Board of Regents member Kathleen M. Cashin visited Mount Saint Vincent today for a tour and conversation about the College, the value of independent colleges and universities, and the Board of Regents’ role in supporting higher education.

The Regents are responsible for the general supervision of all educational activities within New York State, presiding over the University and the New York State Education Department.

Regent Cashin (Judicial District 2) has served the students of New York City for more than 35 years as a teacher, superintendent, and regional superintendent. The New York City Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development once named Regent Cashin “Distinguished Educator of the Year.” She also served as a member of the Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning’s senior team, which was responsible for successful instructional changes across New York City.

About the University of Mount Saint Vincent
Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity, the University of Mount Saint Vincent offers nationally recognized liberal arts education and a select array of professional fields of study on a landmark campus overlooking the Hudson River. Committed to the education of the whole person, and enriched by the unparalleled cultural, educational, and career opportunities of New York City, the College equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for lives of professional accomplishment, service, and leadership in the 21st century.