Hikind has high hopes for Brooklyn College president
Lawmaker says he looks forward to new chapter
The often-troubled relationship between Brooklyn College and an outspoken Brooklyn lawmaker appears to be on the mend. State Assemblymember Dov Hikind, who has often been critical of the college over what he said are anti-Semitic activities on campus, met with the school’s new president, Michelle Anderson, on Aug. 17 and said he came away from the meeting impressed with the educator.
Hikind said he and Anderson, who was appointed to her post by City University of New York (CUNY) President James Milliken on May 2, discussed the direction of the college, policies and how to forge a working relationship.
Anderson is the 10th president in the history of Brooklyn College. The campus is located on Bedford Avenue in Midwood.
“I look forward to turning a new chapter and working with President Anderson to tackle issues head-on,” Hikind (D-Borough Park-Midwood) said in a statement. “After meeting President Anderson, it became very evident as to why she was hand-picked to represent Brooklyn College.”