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Brooklyn Communties Collaborative

In partnership with the Brooklyn Communities Collaborative (BCC), SLU CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers Brooklyn residents (“Fellows”) the opportunity to enroll in this four-course, ​Advanced Certificate in Workplace Democracy and Community Ownership (WDCO). WDCO is specialized program designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for effective democratic engagement in both workplaces and communities.The curriculum delves into democratic management and cooperative ownership, exploring models such as worker-owned cooperatives, community land trusts, and housing co-ops​

Kevin Simmons
Academic Program Specialist, BCC-WDCO
(646) 313-8331
Kevin.Simmons@slu.cuny.edu

BCC, a New York State not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to strengthening health, wealth, and leadership in Brooklyn communities. By collaborating with anchor institutions and community stakeholders, BCC addresses systemic challenges to promote health equity and economic empowerment. Through this partnership, BCC covers the full cost of tuition and fees for each enrolled Fellow, ensuring that eligible students can pursue the WDCO certificate without financial burden.

Tuition Payment Certification

Fellows should meet with SLU’s Academic Program Specialist for BCC to ensure they continue to meet eligibility requirements for tuition benefits. This also ensures that your participation is properly recorded in our systems as “Paid by BCC” for your semester of enrollment.

If you have received a tuition bill, it may indicate that either:

  • You are not eligible to participate at no-cost, or
  • Your account has not been recorded as “Paid by BCC”

To resolve this, please contact your Academic Program Specialist as soon as possible.

For additional questions regarding your student account, you may also reach out to Bursar Operations.