David E. Brough

The board addressed the conferral of President Emeritus status upon Dr. Steady H. Moono and the granting of Faculty Emeritus status to retiring faculty members. Key actions included the appointment of faculty and staff liaisons for digital accessibility, the approval of various staff promotions and reappointments, and the authorization of new professional service titles. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the annual audit report, received the President's report regarding international academic partnerships, granted a sabbatical leave request, and authorized the acquisition of real estate properties for the college's planned aquatic center.

The Strategic Plan to 2026 for SUNY Schenectady is designed to foster a culture of care and success, deliver a meaningful student experience, build organizational effectiveness, and ensure financial sustainability and self-sufficiency. It outlines ongoing initiatives and achievements across academic affairs, student support services, workforce development, and administration, focusing on enhancing student outcomes, operational efficiency, and long-term institutional health.

The board meeting agenda includes an executive session to discuss individual employment matters. Key items include approving temporary stipends for staff, reviewing professional development and travel plans, and hearing reports from the Chair, Treasurer, and President. The board will review financial reports, including warrants and revenues/expenditures. Policy-related items include the approval of a Title IX Grievance Policy, revisions to the Sexual Misconduct Policy, a new policy on alcohol or controlled substance violations, and revisions to the Acceptable Use Policy for technology. Additionally, the agenda covers personnel appointments and a resolution to approve institutional learning outcomes.

This President's Report details progress related to the institution's Strategic Plan to 2026, structured around key themes. The plan focuses on cultivating a culture of care and success, delivering a meaningful student experience, building organizational effectiveness through initiatives in academic affairs and administration, and ensuring financial sustainability and self-sufficiency. It outlines achievements and ongoing efforts across various departments to meet strategic goals by the specified timeframe.

The meeting addressed several significant matters, including updates from the Foundation regarding new SUNY/Gates Foundation Emergency Aid Initiative funding, support for community college food pantries, and the final disbursement from the Benita Allaire estate. The Chair provided an update on the Presidential Search progress. The Treasurer recommended and the Board approved payments for Key Bank N.A. Warrants and accepted the Report of Revenues and Expenditures for the period ending December 31, 2025. Key resolutions included the approval of the academic program review and an action plan for the Science A.S. -- Biology Concentration, the appointment of Andy Dykeman-Daams as ECHS Success Coach, the granting of tenure appointments to Dan Holz, Vanessa Schulte, and Courtney Withey, and the approval of a posthumous degree for John May. Furthermore, the Board authorized the sale or disposal of specific college property, approved a budget revision for the College Road Asphalt Replacement Project due to cost overruns, and adopted revisions to multiple institutional policies: Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (Policy 2.40/5.12), Investment of Funds (Policy 6.2), Cash Handling (Policy 6.3), Federal Financial Aid Refund (Policy 6.8), and Non-Resident, Out-of-State and International Student, Tuition Policy (Policy 6.12).