University Council Update
The University Council review focused on several key governance activities, including formal consultations regarding the search for a new Chief Information Officer, governance roles for the proposed College of Emergency Preparedness, and the name change process for the College of Computing and Information. Additionally, the Council addressed the selection of a Senate designee for the START-UP NY Advisory Committee and endorsed a recommendation regarding graduate student representation. Administrative actions included summarizing recent elections for Senate positions, approving membership rosters for the 2015-2016 academic year, and passing amendments to Senate Bylaws and Charter regarding voting privileges for ex officio members.