Dr. Marty W. Forth
Nonprofit-Led Educational Equity
Building Coordinated Systems to Propel Students from College to Career
22 January MON 19:00 – 20:30 Zoom
Many third sector organizations focused on higher education share a commitment to increased equity among young people by providing high-quality access, persistence and transition programs. The broad goal is to transition young people to college and beyond more successfully. Community-based organizations (CBOs) share the same goal in helping students persist and graduate from higher education and have a career with a livable wage. However, in many locations there is a lack of coordinated support in creating productive partnerships, using financial and human resources efficiently, and preventing duplicated services. Marty will talk about how with alignment and shared visioning that foundations, nonprofits, governments, and higher education can significantly increase college persistence and graduation rates through the coordination of efforts and support.
About the speaker:
Dr. Marty W. Forth, University Assistant Dean at CUNY’s K16 Initiative since March 2022, spearheads dual enrollment and pre-college engagement initiatives. Marty plays a pivotal role at CUNY and actively strengthens the pipeline of college-ready students in New York City, elevating achievement, closing equity gaps, and fostering economic mobility. With 20+ years as a social worker and non-profit manager working globally, Marty holds a Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong, and MSW from Fordham University and multiple undergraduate degrees. Currently, Marty also serves as an Honorary Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences at HKU.
For enquiries, please contact Avis Lam at mnpm@hku.hk .