Honors Program Overview & Team

Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in the John Jay College Honors Program 

We offer a challenging academic experience that empowers students to shape their own life’s purpose in the context of today’s broader social structures.

Our curriculum focuses students’ curiosity on both timeless questions and current ethical conundrums—positioning them to engage with today’s complex social and cultural issues.

The complete experience—rigorous coursework, engaging instructors, inspiring peers—sharpens students’ personal and professional skills. It equips them to embark confidently on a future of personal achievement and positive impact on communities they serve.

 Meet the Honors Support Team

Crystal Endsley, PhD, Professor, Department of Africana Studies
Interim Faculty Director, Honors Program and Macaulay Honors Program
cendsley@jjay.cuny.edu, 646.557.4504

Alana Philip, MsEd, Honors Program Manager
aphilip@jjay.cuny.edu, 212.484.1122

Adrienne Fitzgerald, MSW, Student Support Manager
afitzgerald@jjay.cuny.edu, 212.393.6407

Jheylinnes Salced, BA Administrative Assistant
jhguerrero@jjay.cuny.edu, 646.557.4676

Sara Shaw-Clarke, BS, Specialist
sashaw@jjay.cuny.edu

Aisha Abdelmula, MEd, William E. Maculay Honors Program Advisor
aabdelmula@jjay.cuny.edu