Dr. Shane Snipes
Research Agenda 2019-2029
Shane Snipes, PhD, Assistant Professor & Deputy Chairperson at the Business Management Department at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in the City University of New York, leads a groundbreaking initiative combining innovative research, community engagement and technological advancement.
Conference Presentation Schedule 2025
February 12-15, US Association of Small Business Entrepreneurship, Las Vegas — 3 AI & education themed presentations on Citizen Entrepreneur Explorers Program (CEEP) x BMCC's Blackstone LaunchPad (BLP)
March 3-6, SXSW EDU — Discussing with participant how CEEP x BLP open education resources
Pillar 1: Community Engagement & Economic Mobility
Goals
Empower underrepresented groups through community partnerships that build practical skills, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial mindsets. My community-focused approach addresses local needs and fosters lasting economic resilience.
Workshops
"Empowering Local Impact" initiative, presented at CUNY IT and NACCE 2024, shows how service-learning transforms communities. Through my Citizen Entrepreneur Explorers Program, I integrate AI literacy with hands-on community projects to build real-world skills and bridge academic learning with local needs.
Pillar 2: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Career Skills
Goals
Foster entrepreneurial confidence and resilience by developing students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptable mindset for evolving career landscapes in the digital age.
Classes & Conferences
"Critical Thinking and Collaboration" (USASBE and NACCE 2024): Advancing student success through integrated NACE Competencies, hands-on service learning experiences, and real-world problem solving.
Key Deliverables
Transform traditional business curriculum by integrating AI literacy across courses, including enhanced "Small Business Management with AI" modules and technology-enriched entrepreneurship capstone projects.
Pillar 3: Inclusivity & Innovation in Education
Goals
Harness AI technologies to create more equitable educational experiences while building meaningful global partnerships that enhance students' cross-cultural competencies.
Classes
AI-powered courses and programs build inclusive leadership and virtual learning ecosystems that prioritize diversity, equity, and community engagement.
Service & Teaching Integration
Creating transformative educational experiences by combining community engagement with innovative pedagogy.
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Service Activities
Community partnerships and real-world projects that create meaningful impact through CEEP
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Teaching Innovations
Research-based methods that enhance learning outcomes and student engagement
Through this integrated approach, students develop practical skills while contributing to community development. Faculty members serve as mentors and facilitators, guiding both educational growth and social impact initiatives.
My Strategic Growth
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Streamline Educational Resources
Systematically organize and integrate all teaching materials into comprehensive thematic modules, ensuring alignment with the three foundational pillars to deliver clear, consistent educational messaging.
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Measure Impact
Implement analytics dashboards to quantify and track research effectiveness and teaching outcomes, specifically measuring student skill development, professional advancement, and tangible community improvements.
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Expand Strategic Partnerships
Foster meaningful relationships with key institutions like NY Law School, 4BlueTech, and Thailand ISDSI while actively cultivating new collaborations.
Impactful and Scalable Solutions
Innovative Teaching Methods
Through research-backed methodologies and practical applications, these innovative teaching approaches are transforming traditional educational practices.
Sustainable Frameworks
Developing adaptable solutions that work across different cultural and economic contexts, ensuring long-term educational sustainability.
Global Educational Impact
Creating lasting positive change in both local communities and global educational systems through cross-cultural collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Current Research
A new research initiative launching in Fall 2024 investigates the impact of entrepreneurial assignments on student collaboration and critical thinking skills. In partnership with co-researcher Dr. Alex Evangelista, this study will implement interventions in health education and marketing classes - disciplines without direct entrepreneurial focus. The project will continue through Spring 2026, with intermediate data analysis and initial publication planned for Spring 2025.
Since 2017, Dr. Snipes' longitudinal research has examined the effects of mindfulness practices in business education, specifically measuring impacts on empathy and self-efficacy. The integration of the Citizen Entrepreneur Explorers Program (CEEP) into this research framework has demonstrated significant improvements in both empathy and self-efficacy scores, highlighting the effectiveness of community-centered experiential education approaches.
Upcoming publications:
- Enhanced Self-efficacy Through Mindfulness Practices in Business Education: A Longitudinal Study
- Community Impact and Student Development: Outcomes of the CEEP Framework in Business Education (Initial research presentation at Oxford, Summer 2024)
- Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: A Meta-analysis of Learning Impacts and Outcomes
Articles Submitted 2025
Snipes, S. (2025). Community-first as a bridge: Structuring experiences abroad to connect students with local communities and career competencies. In Mapping Community Colleges Around the World (series of briefs). Association of Community College Trustees. [Manuscript submitted for publication].
Complementary Programs
Tribeca Partnership
The Tribeca Partnership is a collaboration between New York Law School (NYLS), BMCC Business & Small Business Entrepreneurship (SBE), and Laughing Man Coffee Foundation, created to empower students, entrepreneurs, and small business owners in Lower Manhattan. This partnership bridges higher education, legal expertise, and local business support to provide resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. From free legal guidance for startups to AI and business innovation panels and student business pop-ups at Laughing Man Coffee, this initiative fosters hands-on learning, career development, and community-driven entrepreneurship. By leveraging the strengths of each partner, the Tribeca Partnership is building a thriving ecosystem where education meets opportunity. 🚀
Update (Feb 2025) - Event ay NYLS on AI for small businesses and BMCC business majora in Tribeca.
Sustainability Research Collab
The collaboration between BMCC Entrepreneurship, 4bluetech.com, and CUNY climate researchers is an innovative initiative focused on integrating AI-driven simulation tools into climate research and sustainability education. This partnership establishes a virtual climate lab, leveraging advanced modeling and data analytics to explore the impact of environmental policies, business sustainability strategies, and climate resilience measures. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between entrepreneurship, technology, and climate science, providing students and faculty with hands-on experience in real-world scenario analysis. Through interdisciplinary research, faculty across Business, Science, GIS, Data Science, and Health will have access to cutting-edge tools to enhance their courses, develop actionable sustainability solutions, and contribute to impactful research on climate resilience. This collaboration fosters an applied learning environment where students engage with AI-powered simulations, empowering them to become future leaders in climate innovation.
Update (Feb 2025) - Initial meeting with 8 CUNY faculty conducting resarch on climate and discussed collaborations. Possible meeting with Catalan government in NYC.
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