Denise Burbey

The board discussed strategic initiatives, including legislative relations, college financial health, and enrollment data. Key policy actions included the approval of an involuntary leave of absence, updates to the code of conduct and hazing complaint procedures, and the adoption of an anti-hazing policy. The board reviewed and accepted external audit reports and approved an operating report. Additionally, the board ratified various personnel actions, including appointments, promotions, and a faculty retirement, and accepted a significant donation of equipment for the STEM division.

The agenda for the meeting included several items for approval, such as the resolution for Appointments, Promotions and Separations, the Audit Report for 2025, the Academic Calendar for 2028-2029, the Operating Report for November 2025, and ratification of the retirement of Professor Marie Hannan-Mandel. The board also planned to discuss personnel matters in an executive session.

The meeting included discussion of the 2024-25 audit process, a hybrid advisory board summit, the Digital Dome project, and the nursing program. Reports were presented on Foundation, Grant Management, Marketing and Communications, Workforce Education, Academic Pathways, and Legislative Relations. The board ratified the retirement of George Hurlburt and Mary Guzzy, extended Kim L. Frock's term as Administrator in Charge, and ratified the agreement between the Professional Educators of Corning Community College and Corning Community College for 2025-2028. An executive session was held to discuss presidential search matters, and Dr. Terrence L. Finley was appointed as the 8th President of Corning Community College, effective January 2, 2026. The board also ratified employment actions, approved the operating report, and discussed the reduced load of Joseph DeLeone and a resolution of appreciation for Alan Winston.

The agenda included reports from the Chair, the Administrator in Charge of the College, the Student Trustee, and the CCC Development Foundation. The board discussed the college's financial situation, enrollment strategies such as SUNY Reconnect, and challenges related to Perry Hall. They also covered topics such as program reviews, faculty promotions, student conduct policies, and the May 2025 graduation list. Additional discussions focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, budget updates, and various personnel actions, including appointments, promotions, and separations. The board also addressed the retirement of George Hurlburt and Mary Guzzy, extended the appointment of Kim L. Frock as Administrator in Charge, and ratified the agreement with the Professional Educators of Corning Community College.

The meeting included discussion and resolutions for the operating budget for 2025-2026, the tuition and fee schedule, and the cash management and investment policy. The board reviewed and considered the proposed operating budget, tuition and fee schedule, and reaffirmed the delegation of authority for cash management and investment decisions to the Vice President of Administrative Services or Chief Financial Officer.