Letters to Students: What It Means to Be a College Graduate

Through a series of letters to college students, two former university presidents speak to the rich and varied purposes of college and how it prepares one to live a full and successful life. Letters to Students discusses the meaning of higher education for the individual and society, offering advice on navigating the college experience, on life and work, careers, the meaning of success, the role of creativity, leadership, citizenship, compassion, and leaving a legacy.

Dr. Drew Bogner is President Emeritus and Professor of Education at Molloy University where he served as President for 20 years. He earned a BS from Newman University where he served as Student Government President and later as a Professor, Dean, and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Drew served in leadership roles with the NCAA and as Interim President of CICU, the advocacy group for New York private higher education. He holds a PhD from Kansas University.

Dr. Robert A. Scott is President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Adelphi University, where he served from 2000 to 2015. He is President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he served from 1985-2000. He earned his BA at Bucknell University, where he was active in student government, and his PhD at Cornell University, where he became a dean responsible for student advising. He is still in touch with former students at both institutions.