Donna Canfield

The Governing Council discussed several academic and administrative items, including course changes for various programs such as Youth Studies, Human Relations, Sociology, Nursing, and Health Information Management. New minors in Criminal Justice and Social Justice were approved, alongside a new Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Compliance and Research. The Academic Standing Committee reported on Credit for Prior Learning requests, with decisions to postpone certain Nursing-related items, and approved updates to nursing retention policies and psychology probation processes. A proposal for a student health kiosk was deferred, and the council received a strategic plan presentation regarding innovative learning solutions.

The meeting commenced following a roll call which confirmed a quorum. Key discussions included procedural matters regarding the notation of council members' votes within the minutes, which was ultimately approved to continue using the current method. The Curriculum Committee reported on several items: the approval of a special action to move the MA in Applied Theatre to Hunter College, an informational item on graduate transfer credit policies, and approvals for program changes (curriculum restructuring and elective additions) for the Advanced Certificate in Youth Studies. The committee also approved program changes related to transfer credit policy for the Disability Studies programs (DSAB-MA, DSHE-MS). The Academic Standing Committee reported on voting items, including the approval of the Undergraduate Essay Waiver Pilot and subsequent website language standardization, noting that the committee also heard three appeals. Finally, the chairs presented a report on Strategic Plan Pillar 3, focusing on Improving the Teaching and Learning Experience. A discussion also occurred regarding the frequency of student posts in discussion boards.

The meeting included discussions and votes on various curriculum changes and new courses in Communication and Media, Data Science, Psychology, Disability Studies, and Sociology/Human Relations. The council also addressed the 3-Times Course Attempt Policy, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Policy, and Graduate Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Adoption. A report was given on the Strategic Plan, focusing on Ensuring Academic Success and Career Development.

The meeting included the Dean's welcome and appointment of a parliamentarian. The council discussed the description of meeting minutes per the Governance Plan and the listing of names, tabling the item for further information. They also discussed the curriculum committee's recommendations, including course changes in Early Childhood and program changes in Psychology. The Academic Standing Committee provided a report, and the Budget Committee requested council input on budget information priorities. A strategic plan report was presented, focusing on expanding enrollment and access. The council also discussed a request for a school-wide organizational chart.

The meeting included confirmation of FT Arts Faculty Representative and Curriculum Committee Members. There was a request for HEO-series Member of the Budget Committee Nominations. The Curriculum Committee report was presented, including course changes. The Academic Standing Committee provided a report. Strategic Planning updates were decided to be regularly provided. Discussion on the use of Artificial Intelligence in classes also took place.