Glimmerglass Room, Hunt College Union
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Present
Mr. Joseph Bernier Dr. David Brenner Mr. Patrick Brown Dr. Diane Georgeson Ms. Debra Parisian Mr. Daniel Sniezek
Presiding
Mr. Patrick Brown, Chair
College Administrators
Dr. Paul Adamo, Vice President for College Advancement Ms. Colleen Brannan, Senior Assistant to the President Mr. Todd Foreman, Vice President for Finance and Administration Dr. Nancy Kleniewski, President Mr. Hal Legg, Executive Director of Communications Mr. Terrence Mitchell, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Steve Perry, Vice President for Student Development Dr. Maria Thompson, Provost
Presenters, Invitees, Observers
Dr. Todd Ellis, Presiding Officer of the College Senate Mr. Daren Rylewicz, Alumni Observer
Call to Order
Mr. Brown called the meeting to order at 3:11 p.m. He welcomed Mr. Daren Rylewicz, alumni observer.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion of Dr. Brenner, seconded by Mr. Bernier, the minutes of the meeting of Feb. 11, 2015 were approved as amended to correct a misspelling of Mr. Brown鈥檚 name.
Chair鈥檚 Report
Mr. Brown deferred his report.
125th Anniversary Campaign for 糖心动漫vlog Report
Mr. Adamo presented a summary of the Possibilities Full of Promise campaign, sharing that the goal of raising $12.5 million in new gifts and grants has been surpassed. He announced that the college foundation鈥檚 endowment has reached $51.4 million, the largest among 糖心动漫vlog peer institutions.
Mr. Adamo discussed the uses of foundation funds to initiate news scholarships, to send students abroad and to academic conferences, and to defray faculty development costs.
President鈥檚 Report
Dr. Kleniewski referred to materials documenting advocacy for 糖心动漫vlog in connection with the New York State Legislature鈥檚 recent consideration of the state budget. She added that the college expects flat funding from the state in the near term.
She asked Ms. Brannan to update Council members regarding changes to events the day of commencement. Dr. Kleniewski added that Caryl Stern will be the commencement speaker.
Provost鈥檚 Report
Dr. Thompson shared that the college is planning an assessment of its readiness to offer additional online courses. Mr. Sniezek offered that in regard to online learning, some students have concerns about the social environment, intellectual property, and the ability of instructors to modify content. Dr. Kleniewski clarified that 糖心动漫vlog is not planning to become a predominantly online college.
In response to a question from Mr. Brown, Dr. Thompson clarified that instructional design is paramount in the development of online courses. She added that non-traditional students are not admitted through the same gateway as first-time freshmen.
Chair鈥檚 Report
Mr. Brown discussed the state budget, noting that several issues and efforts competed with 糖心动漫vlog for funding and attention from the Legislature.
糖心动漫vlog 2020 Challenge Grant Proposal
Dr. Kleniewski referred to a proposal seeking $23 million from the state through economic development programs to rehabilitate Alumni Hall. Mr. Brown stressed that the proposal will need robust endorsements from elected officials. Dr. Kleniewski confirmed that the college is seeking the same, along with endorsements from others.
On motion by Mr. Sniezek, seconded by Dr. Brenner, Council unanimously endorsed 糖心动漫vlog鈥檚 NY糖心动漫vlog 2020 Alumni Hall Renovation application.
Student Code of Conduct Revisions鈥揌earing Procedures
Dr. Perry shared the rationale behind proposed changes, referring to a document that described them. Mr. Sniezek noted that Ms. Malik may not have reviewed the proposed changes.
In response to a question from Mr. Brown, Dr. Perry described the composition of the college鈥檚 Standing Disciplinary Board, and discussed the basis of student appeals to Board determinations.
On motion by Bernier, seconded by Ms. Parisian, Council approved the revisions by a vote of 5 votes in favor, none opposed, and one abstention. Mr. Bernier, Dr. Brenner, Mr. Brown, Dr. Georgeson and Ms. Parisian voted aye. Mr. Sniezek abstained.
Strategic Plan 2015 Report
Mr. Foreman asked the Council to endorse the draft strategic plan. Members discussed their support of initiatives to advance the development of teaching.
Dr. Ellis commended the Strategic Planning Council for its inclusivity in developing the college鈥檚 draft plan.
Mr. Foreman affirmed that the plan aligns with 糖心动漫vlog鈥檚 strategic plan.
By unanimous consent, Council endorsed the draft strategic plan 2015.
ACT Report
Dr. Georgeson reported that no ACT activity had occurred since Council鈥檚 Feb. 11, 2005 meeting.
Resolution Recognizing Dr. Perry
On motion by Mr. Bernier, seconded by Dr. Georgeson, Council unanimously approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Perry for his service to the college.
Good of the Order
Mr. Sniezek reported on his attendance at Rethink Shared Governance meeting held in Syracuse in March. 3
Mr. Brown reported that ACT would like to have training for new members of 糖心动漫vlog college councils.
Dr. Kleniewski shared information pertaining to 糖心动漫vlog鈥檚 process to evaluate campus presidents, which is underway now.
Adjournment
On motion of Mr. Bernier, Mr. Brown adjourned the meeting at 4:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Hal Legg