Dorothy Harris in Protest Over Space at Hostos
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“The new board may not know
we've been here before” said Nestor
Morales, District 37 shop steward.
“The only way Hostos was able to
get blackboards was by coming ©
down here.”
As Irwin Polishook said it: “Open
Admissions means not only proper
remedial services, student stipends,
and smaller classes. What is just as
crucial is a physical environment
that promotes learning.
“IT have been to Hostos Community
College on several occasions-since my
election as PSC First Vice Presi-
dent. It is the most adverse and in- .-
hibiting educational plant of the City -
University~. . . the worst I have.
found in my professional career:
Fifty of 190 peonle covered by ‘the
PSC contract a* Hostos were there,
and 400 of its 200 students. The °
Hnstas Student «sovernment cooner-
“We want space!” “We
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want room’to learn!?? Dorothy Harris
Or pfe
e National Education Association '
tate AFL-CIO e New York State United Teachers QQ.
: Ui Y de
hy, 2, 1974 _ Number 8, - ~
fs a ey ~
Hostos Demands
SPACE -|
e
“The new board may not know
we've been here before” said Nestor
Morales, District 37 shop steward.
“The only way Hostos was able to
get blackboards was by coming ©
down here.”
As Irwin Polishook said it: “Open
Admissions means not only proper
remedial services, student stipends,
and smaller classes. What is just as
crucial is a physical environment
that promotes learning.
“IT have been to Hostos Community
College on several occasions-since my
election as PSC First Vice Presi-
dent. It is the most adverse and in- .-
hibiting educational plant of the City -
University~. . . the worst I have.
found in my professional career:
Fifty of 190 peonle covered by ‘the
PSC contract a* Hostos were there,
and 400 of its 200 students. The °
Hnstas Student «sovernment cooner-
“We want space!” “We
(ro |
want room’to learn!?? Dorothy Harris
Title
Dorothy Harris in Protest Over Space at Hostos
Description
This clipping of the May 2,1974 issue of The Clarion shows an image of student Dorothy Harris alongside an article on the campaign to secure more space for Hostos Community College. The Clarion was a widely read newspaper issued by the Professional Staff Congress, the union representing City University of New York faculty and non-teaching instructional staff. The newspaper consistently published stories that narrated student, faculty, and community efforts to improve the conditions and expand the space of Hostos Community College.
This campaign was the first iteration of organizing on behalf of the school. In 1974, students, faculty, the Professional Staff Congress, and community members came together to acquire the 500 Grand Concourse building for Hostos—the first of three distinct efforts to support the school in securing needed resources and keeping its doors open for the South Bronx community.
This campaign was the first iteration of organizing on behalf of the school. In 1974, students, faculty, the Professional Staff Congress, and community members came together to acquire the 500 Grand Concourse building for Hostos—the first of three distinct efforts to support the school in securing needed resources and keeping its doors open for the South Bronx community.
Creator
Reiss, Sam
Source
Hostos Community College Archives
Publisher
Clarion
Contributor
Meyer, Gerald
Rights
Obtained from Contributor - Copyright Unknown
Original Format
Photograph
Language
English
Date
May 2, 1975
Reiss, Sam. “Dorothy Harris in Protest Over Space at Hostos”. Clarion, CUNY DIGITAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, accessed March 10, 2026, https://stephenz.tailc22a4b.ts.net/s/cdha/item/573