Le Café, Morris Conference Center
SUNY Oneonta
Present
Dr. David Brenner
Mr. Patrick Brown
Dr. Diane Georgeson
Ms. Kainat Malik
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
Dr. Franklin Chambers, Vice President for Student Development
Mr. Todd Foreman, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Dr. Nancy Kleniewski, President
Mr. Hal Legg, Executive Director of Communications
Dr. James Mackin, Interim Provost
Mr. Terrence Mitchell, Chief Diversity Officer
Ms. Lisa Wenck, Senior Executive Employee Services Officer
Presenters, Invitees, Observers
Dr. Michael Koch, Presiding Officer of the College Senate
Mr. Daren Rylewicz, Alumni Observer
Call to Order
Mr. Brown called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m. He welcomed Mr. Daren Rylewicz, alumni observer.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion of Ms. Malik, seconded by Ms. Parisian, the minutes of the meeting of April 15, 2015 were unanimously approved.
Chair’s Report
Mr. Brown deferred his report.
President’s Report
Dr. Kleniewski introduced Dr. Chambers, Dr. Koch, and Dr. Mackin. She shared enrollment data for the fall 2015 semester, and freshman class profile information. In response to a question about online course enrollment, Dr. Kleniewski clarified that the college has three online programs.
The president referred Council to a summary of Strategic Plan 2015: Scholarship, Service, Strength, and indicated that in implementing the plan, the college would initially focus on the first-year student experience. She discussed upcoming changes to student orientation, which will take effect in 2016. In response to a question from Dr. Georgeson, she described the majority of students of the current generation as being focused, as opposed to coming to college undecided on their majors.
She reminded Council of the Mills Distinguished Lecture and added that, on the day after the event, the speaker would return to campus to address about 1,200 children from public schools across the region.
Dr. Kleniewski informed Council about the campus’ Performance Improvement Plan, the creation of which SUNY has mandated to all SUNY campuses. She added that the Performance Improvement Plan will mesh well with the college’s strategic plan, and will include several outcome-based measures. She discussed the areas in the Plan that were strengths and those in which growth and improvement were possible.
President Kleniewski shared that she had agreed to teach a course in the spring semester.
Chair’s Report
Mr. Brown shared that the criminal investigation of SUNY spending in western New York has had a deleterious effect on perceptions of SUNY.
Regarding the state budget, he said that he expects more information before Council’s next meeting.
Mr. Brown added that he and Dr. Kleniewski will be members of a panel at the ACT meeting Oct. 17.
Provost’s Report
Dr. Mackin referred to a document listing all 40 of the college’s new faculty members, who joined the college for the fall 2015 semester. In response to a question from Mr. Sniezek, Dr. Kleniewski affirmed that most faculty members who apply for tenure receive it.
Budget Report
Mr. Foreman delivered a presentation summarizing trends in general state support, operating costs, revenue generation, and capital funding. He described the funding sources of the operational and all-funds budgets, and detailed major spending categories. Mr. Foreman gave an overview of plans to build campus reserves, and reviewed the billed cost of attendance.
College Council Annual Report
On motion by Dr. Georgeson, seconded by Ms. Kainat, Council approved its 2014-2015 annual report.
College Council Vice Chair Appointment
On motion by Dr. Brenner, seconded by Dr. Georgeson, Council appointed Mr. Bernier vice chair by unanimous vote.
ACT Report and Scholarship Nomination
On motion by Dr. Brenner, seconded by Ms. Kainat, Council appointed Dr. Georgeson ACT representative by unanimous vote.
ACT Report and Scholarship Nomination
Dr. Georgeson shared that the annual ACT conference would be at the Gideon Putnam in Saratoga, Oct. 16-18. She added that it would focus on the relationship between Council members and campus presidents.
Good of the Order
Dr. Kleniewski shared that the comprehensive campaign closed over the summer, eclipsing its $12.5 million goal to raise $13.6 million.
Adjournment
On motion of Ms. Malik, Mr. Brown adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Hal Legg