CSI's president is appointed to panel on women's
issues
Staten Island Advance - February 3, 2005
Dr. Marlene Springer, the president of the College
of Staten Island, has been appointed to the New York City Commission
on Women's Issues, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced yesterday.
Dr. Springer is one of six new members appointed to the commission.
The mayor also named Elizabeth LoNigro as the commission's new
executive director. Before joining the mayor's office, Ms. LoNigro
headed a consultant group -- working to bridge the gap between the
public and private sectors.
The commission, formerly known as the Commission on the Status of
Women, was established by mayoral executive order in 1975 as an
advisory body to the mayor on matters affecting the lives of women
in the city.
The commission also oversees the agenda and activities of the
Women's Advisers Program, which was established in 1975 to promote
equal rights and opportunities for women in city government.
"Our administration is committed to finding innovative ways to
support women at work and in their lives," Bloomberg said during the
announcement.
"It is an honor to appoint these six extraordinary women and their
new executive director who will dedicate their time and effort to
the commission as it continues to help us make the Big Apple the
city of choice for women."
A member of numerous civic and professional boards, Dr. Springer has
earned a number of awards, including the 1998 Distinguished Woman in
Education Award from the Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma
International.
She holds a master of arts degree in American literature and a
doctoral degree in English literature from Indiana University.
The commission consists of 35 commissioners and one chairwoman.
Members serve three-year terms and receive no salary.
By Reginald Patrick
Reprinted here with permission from the
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