In this informative guest post, David Arnow, a professor at Brooklyn College, shares his insights on CUNYFirst. While the system was intended to streamline university processes, Arnow highlights CUNY Central’s true motives of seeking control over curriculum and funds. He discusses the flawed negotiations that led to the implementation of CUNYFirst, resulting in inefficiencies and increased workload for university staff. Arnow touches on the system’s outdated interface, security issues, and the challenges faced by campuses like Brooklyn College. Despite its flaws, Arnow acknowledges that CUNYFirst is a success for CUNYCentral. This eye-opening perspective sheds light on the controversial aspects of the system.
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