Apr. 20, 2018

Hunt College Union, Glimmerglass Conference Room
SUNY Oneonta

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

Mr. Paul Adamo, Vice President for College Advancement
Ms. Colleen Brannan, Executive Assistant to the President
Dr. Franklin Chambers, Vice President for Student Development
Ms. Sue Clemmons, Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration
Mr. Kevin Jensen, Associate Vice President and Chief Enrollment Officer
Dr. Nancy Kleniewski, President
Mr. Hal Legg, Chief Communication and Marketing Officer
Dr. James Mackin, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Presenters, Invitees, Observers

Ms. Barbara Asheld, alumni observer

Call to Order

Mr. Brown called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. and welcomed Ms. Clemons.

Approval of Minutes

Upon motion of Mr. Bernier, seconded by Ms. Parisian, Council unanimously approved the minutes of its Feb. 1, 2018 meeting.

Upon motion of Dr. Brenner, seconded by Dr. Georgeson, Council unanimously approved the minutes of its March 15, 2018 meeting.

Chair’s Report

Mr. Brown summarized the state budget process, summarizing the result as being a budget characterized by appropriations rather than policy. He deferred the remainder of his report.

President’s Report

Dr. Kleniewski thanked Council for its action in naming the Perna Science Building. She shared that contributions to the Dr. Nancy Kleniewski Scholarship total over $314,000.

The president updated Council on the affect of the state budget on the college.

Dr. Kleniewski referred to a document regarding nominations for membership to Council.

The president described the anticipated schedule for filling the vice president for finance and administration position and asked the provost to update Council on the status of two searches for deans.

Dr. Klenieswki referred to literature from an architectural firm that features photography of Fitzelle Hall, and also to a summary of Chancellor’s Awards winners from SUNY Oneonta.

The president asked Mr. Jensen to update Council regarding fall 2018 enrollment. He described anticipated enrollment as being largely consistent with earlier projections and planning. In response to a question from Mr. Bernier, Mr. Jensen shared that the first-time, full-time enrollment target is 1,340 students.

Faculty Center Report

Provost Mackin shared that the programs within the School of Economics and Business had earned AACSB reaccreditation.

Dr. Mackin delivered a presentation identifying the origin of the Faculty Center, its staff and key collaborators, and the services they offer. He added that the Faculty Center will enhance the college’s efforts to incorporate the Common Read into the curriculum of fall courses. In response to a question from Mr. Bernier, Dr. Mackin confirmed that new faculty members receive training to use technology.

Resolution to Name the Human Ecology Gallery and Student Lounge in Honor of Barbara Weigand

Upon motion of Mr. Bernier, seconded by Dr. Georgeson, Council unanimously approved the naming of the Human Ecology Gallery and Student Lounge in honor of Barbara Weigand.

ACT Report

Dr. Georgeson announced that the annual ACT conference will take place at the State University Plaza in Albany on Oct. 12-14. She shared that the call for nominations for the ACT Scholarship had been issued.

Chair’s Report (continued)

Mr. Brown read a special resolution on the occasion of the retirement of the president and presented Dr. Kleniewski with a copy of the same. Council adopted said resolution by unanimous consent.

Good of the Order

Mr. Brown reminded Council of 2018 commencement on May 12.

Adjournment

Upon motion of Dr. Georgeson, seconded by Dr. Brenner, Mr. Brown adjourned the meeting at 3:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Hal Legg
Chief Communication and Marketing Officer

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