David G. Taylor

The board meeting included an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and pending litigation, with no formal action taken. Key agenda items included the approval of consultant contracts for workforce training and technical support, a food service arrangement for the Educational Opportunity Program, and a multi-year contract with The Groove for Workday HCM, finance, and grants optimization. Additionally, the board approved an agreement with Skillsoft for compliance training, extended an arrangement for the storage of waste materials from stadium construction, and approved adjustments to the academic calendar.

The agenda includes subcommittee discussions on academic affairs, student affairs, personnel, and buildings and grounds. Key topics for board approval include the submission of fees for workforce development, the creation of an advisory council for the biomanufacturing certificate program, proposed academic calendars, updates to student residence policies, and several memorandums of understanding with regional colleges and BOCES. Further action items cover the approval of institutional research software, materials disposition, shared services for energy purchasing, and various personnel appointments. The board will also receive updates on campus capital projects, the new academic building, and the marketing analysis plan.

The College Senate meeting covered updates on several strategic initiatives, including the formation of an AI governance group, the status of faculty grants, and the progress of academic momentum initiatives such as holistic advising. Enrollment management data showed increases in summer headcount and applications for the upcoming fall semester, with a focus on facilitating registration for new students. Other agenda items included reports from the governance committee regarding appointments, a project update on general education instructional materials, and the review and approval of the third part of the AI syllabus statement.

The College Senate discussed enrollment data and the need for increased efforts in student registration for the upcoming academic year. Leadership reported on recent student listening sessions, highlighting feedback regarding support services, campus safety, and facility inequities. The Governance Committee oversaw elections for the secretary and executive committee positions and filled multiple vacancies. The Academic Affairs report addressed progress in academic momentum, advising support for students, and upcoming professional development opportunities. Plans were also presented regarding summer and fall enrollment, including upcoming registration dates and open house scheduling.

The College Senate meeting covered several operational and academic topics, including the 80th-anniversary celebration of the college, an update on the academic momentum action plan, and the development of syllabi statements regarding AI. The committee discussed ongoing facility projects across different campuses, including skylight repairs, roof replacements, and building remodels. There was also an emphasis on student registration and the upcoming professional development opportunities, such as trauma-informed training and headshot sessions. Additionally, the senate held elections for campus representatives and reviewed committee reports from governance, academic affairs, and strategic enrollment management.