Sonnenblick Appointed Dean of City Tech

Carol Sonnenblick, a continuing education professional with more than 20 years of managerial experience, has been appointed Dean of Continuing Education and External Partnerships at New York City Technical College (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY).

At City Tech, Sonnenblick directly oversees eight directors, who collectively supervise 47 staff members in the Division of Continuing Education. The division enrolls more than 10,000 students each year in over 100 courses that are offered through the Continuing Studies Center. These courses assist adults in developing new skills, exploring new career directions and keeping pace with the latest technology in their careers. Certificates are available in such programs as computer office skills, computerized accounting and medical office associate.

In her capacity as dean, Sonnenblick also manages a number of programs, including the Business and Industry Training Center, the CUNY Language Immersion Program, the High School Transitions Intensive English Program, the ACCESS Counseling Center, and ACCESS for Women and the Adult Learning Center.

Sonnenblick worked at the College of Staten Island (CSI) since 1976 in a variety of administrative positions, most recently as director of adult education, grants and public contracts in the Office of Continuing Education. Previously, she was deputy executive director of continuing education and workforce development.

In 1976, she co-founded the Learning Institute at the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island,. Sonnenblick is a member of the executive board of the Continuing Education Association of New York State and the New York City Employment and Training Coalition. She holds an AB degree from Barnard College, an MS degree from Wagner College and an Ed.D.
in educational psychology from Rutgers
University.

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