Joe Shenker, founding president of LaGuardia with the first group of students who were paraprofessionals
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Title
Joe Shenker, founding president of LaGuardia with the first group of students who were paraprofessionals
Description
In 1970, Joseph Shenker was appointed president of what was then still called "Community College Number Nine," which would soon become LaGuardia Community College. Still in his twenties, Shenker brought a youthful optimism and a spirit of experimentation to the college that was reflected in the faculty hired and the programs offered. This informal photo, dated 1971, shows Shenker with the first students admitted to LaGuardia. These students were paraprofessionals from NYC public schools.
Creator
Unknown
Source
Khan, Fern
Date
1971
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Obtained from Contributor - Copyright Unknown
Contributor
Khan, Fern
Original Format
Photograph
Extent
4" x 4"
Unknown. 1970. “Joe Shenker, Founding President of LaGuardia With the First Group of Students Who Were Paraprofessionals.”, CUNY DIGITAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, accessed March 10, 2026, https://stephenz.tailc22a4b.ts.net/s/cdha/item/231