Carey L. Goyette

The board approved multiple budget amendments for various grants including Perkins IV/CTEIA, SUNY Gateway Course Redesign, SUNY Internship Scholarship, SUNY WDT CSE Training, and Title II EIT Accessibility. Additionally, the board approved a new academic program in Health Sciences and several program revisions for degrees in Applied Business Studies, Business Administration, Childhood Education, Health Care Management, Individual Studies, and Psychology. The meeting also included the ratification of several service and license contracts, the approval of a revised Matriculation Policy, the granting of faculty appointments and promotions, and the conferring of emeritus status upon retired members. The President provided a report on enrollment trends, advocacy, and recent college activities.

The Board of Trustees held their regular meeting to address college business, including the election of a new Secretary. The board accepted a college audit for the 2025 fiscal year and approved a budget amendment for a grant regarding the Indian River Lakes Conservancy survey. Furthermore, the board ratified several contractual agreements for software, subscriptions, and facility maintenance. The meeting also included reports on the Foundation’s financial achievements and scholarship initiatives, updates on Senate-approved curriculum revisions and policies, a Student Trustee activity report, and a comprehensive update from the President concerning enrollment, advocacy efforts, and strategic plans. The session concluded with a presentation regarding student life and activities.

The meeting included the unanimous approval of the Consent Agenda items following a motion by Cindy Intschert and seconded by Beth Fipps. Several budget amendments were approved: Resolution No. 100-26 for the Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Grant, Resolution No. 101-26 for the HealthCARES Grant, Resolution No. 102-26 for the High Needs Nursing Grant, Resolution No. 103-26 for the Liberty Partnership Program Grant, Resolution No. 104-26 for the Library Collection Grant, Resolution No. 105-26 for the SSP College Equipment Grant, Resolution No. 106-26 for the SUNY Food Insecurity Support Grant, Resolution No. 107-26 for the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship Grant, Resolution No. 108-26 for the Transformational ASAP/ACE Program Grant, and Resolution No. 109-26 for the Transformational Initiative Fund Grant, and Resolution No. 110-26 for the TRIO Grant. The Board adopted the academic calendar for 2026-2027 (Resolution No. 111-26). Program reactivation and revisions were approved for the Criminal Justice Certificate (Resolution No. 112-26), Criminal Justice A.S. (Resolution No. 113-26), Human Services A.S. (Resolution No. 114-26), and Mathematics A.S. (Resolution No. 115-26). The Board ratified several contractual agreements including those with Bibliotheca, DANC, Ellucian, OCC Small Business Development Center, and Spectrum (Resolution No. 116-26). The Personnel Committee presented Resolution No. 117-26 to approve the 2026-2027 Holiday Schedule. The President provided updates on enrollment figures, the postponed joint retreat, advocacy efforts, the upcoming Achieving the Dream visit in March, positive feedback on the Community Breakfast and Strategic Plan booklet, and numerous recent and upcoming college activities. A presentation was given regarding an overview and updates for the Center for Community Studies, including discussions on future speaker series focusing on emerging data issues and agency engagement/succession planning.

The regular monthly meeting included the welcoming of a new Trustee. Key resolutions addressed budget transfers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year related to the SUNY MVCC Apprenticeship Grant and the SUNY Cybersecurity Grant. The Board also ratified several contractual agreements, including those with the Faculty-Student Association of JCC and the Student Government Association. Discussions covered the College Senate report, which included endorsements of FCCC resolutions, and the Student Trustee report on campus events. The President's Report highlighted enrollment figures (up 2.56% for Fall 2025), progress on the Achieving the Dream initiative, advocacy efforts, and planning for a joint retreat with the Foundation Board to discuss a capital campaign. Board Education included presentations on data utilization for student success and the importance of trustee advocacy for NYCCT. The Personnel Committee presented resolutions, including the approval of the Employment Agreement with the Faculty Association of JCC and a 3% salary increase for the College President, retroactive to September 1, 2025.

The meeting included reports from the JCC Foundation and the Student Trustee, covering financial surpluses, the NYS Tax Credit Program, student government activities, and upcoming events. The President's report highlighted enrollment increases, Achieving the Dream initiatives, advocacy efforts, and recent and upcoming activities. A sabbatical report was presented on leveraging AI in business education. The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed the College's August 2025 financials and the SGA audit. The Board accepted the August 2025 financial reports and elected a new Board Secretary. The Personnel Committee approved updated management-confidential salary increases for 2025-2026 and endorsed the President's goals for 2025-2026, focusing on enrollment, retention, completion, planning, and operational efficiency. Contracts were ratified, and upcoming meetings and events were reviewed.