Dimitrios Zarafopoulos

The council discussed the college's strategic plan, image, and priorities, noting the institution's designation as a Carnegie Community Engaged Campus. Key topics included international partnership opportunities, enrollment challenges and potential strategies like public-private housing partnerships, upcoming campus events, and an economic impact study highlighting the college's significant contribution to the regional economy. Detailed facilities and construction updates were provided, covering both completed projects and ongoing/future development. Additionally, the college's fundraising efforts, the restructuring of the Office of Institutional Advancement, and state budget appropriations for SUNY were reviewed.

The Council discussed institutional initiatives, including the formation of advisory boards for corporate and community partnerships, the launch of an Ombuds program, and plans to grow various academic and partnership programs. Topics also included updates on campus construction projects, enrollment trends, and strategies to address the shifting landscape of higher education. Furthermore, the Council addressed the need for advocacy regarding the value of higher education to state legislators amidst potential funding challenges and federal policy changes, alongside reports from student affairs and academic affairs on new program development and student support services.

The meeting featured reports on the recent ACT Conference, including discussions on educational challenges, AI in the classroom, and potential student representation on college councils. The President reported on campus financial stability, enrollment growth, the formation of corporate and community advisory boards, and new institutional partnerships for innovation and economic development. The Council reviewed the academic momentum initiative aimed at improving retention and graduation rates, discussed the current college council handbook and potential member appointments, and addressed the status of campus facility projects including the lacrosse land lease and potential renovations.

This document outlines the institution's key initial goals and strategic initiatives for 2024-2025 and beyond. It focuses on enhancing academic programs and research, growing external funding, improving student support and housing, fostering diversity and inclusion, and advancing capital projects and campus infrastructure. The plan also incorporates recommendations from the President's Transition Team to drive institutional progress across various divisions.

This Systematic Evaluation Plan outlines the framework for assessing the Farmingdale State College Department of Nursing's program quality and effectiveness for the academic years 2025-2026. It establishes criteria, responsibilities, and timelines for evaluating mission and governance, institutional commitment and resources, curriculum and teaching-learning practices, and the achievement of program outcomes. The plan details the types and uses of data, benchmarks, and expected outcomes across these four key areas to drive continuous program improvement.