Elizabeth A. Brown

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as the President's report, academic affairs, administrative affairs, student affairs, advancement, college assembly, faculty senate, UUP, strategic relations and communications, and public relations. The President's report covered updates on mid-term exams, the hiring of a new Vice President for Administrative Affairs, the ACE/ASAP program, TRiO program funding, enrollment numbers, and factors affecting enrollment. Academic affairs discussed the expansion of the ACE/ASAP program. Administrative affairs provided updates on campus construction projects, campus reserves, the Athletic field study, and the government shutdown's impact. Student affairs covered housing and athletics. Advancement focused on fundraising efforts and alumni engagement. College Assembly discussed governance committees and scholarship reviews. The Faculty Senate discussed Title II and AI. UUP provided updates on contract negotiations. Strategic Relations and Communications discussed legislative support for campus wants. Public Relations shared updates on the annual report and college rankings.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various topics including advisory board appointments/reappointments, policy approvals, the President's report, academic affairs, administrative affairs, student affairs, advancement, strategic relations and communications, faculty governance, faculty senate, and public relations. Key discussion points included the College's enrollment numbers, the State Budget, the ACE/ASAP program, the nursing program's $8M grant, construction projects, housing numbers for Fall 2025, athletics, and the hiring of a fulltime Title IX Coordinator.

The meeting included discussions and updates from various departments. Academic Affairs reported positive enrollment numbers and progress on engineering proposals and the new Data Science and Analytics program. Administrative Affairs addressed the state budget, funding for the ACE/ASAP program, and concerns related to potential changes from the federal administration, including Title VI implications on scholarships. Operational updates covered pipeline projects like Payson Hall and the Plaza Rehab, with a focus on developing a new Facilities Master Plan. Student Affairs highlighted the BBNO$ concert, student awards, athletic achievements, and e-sports successes. The Advancement update covered fundraising status, scholarship awards, and the Athletics Giving Week. Faculty Governance, Faculty Senate, UUP, and SGA provided updates on their activities, including upcoming events and concerns. Strategic Relations and Communications discussed dual enrollment, summer camps, the SBDC rebranding, and grant applications. Public Relations noted accolades, including Military Friendly School recognition and SUNY CUAD awards. The council also discussed a personnel issue in an executive session.

The meeting covered various reports, including the President's report on the budget, which indicated potential employee reductions. Academic Affairs reported on special programming, BOCES DL program, and the Applied Psychology degree. Administrative Affairs provided updates on the CARC, staffing, fee increases, and various construction projects. Advancement reported on enrollment, fundraising, and athletic expansion. The Chief of Staff updated on the digester and wind projects, and the closing of the Lifelong Learning Office. Student Affairs reported on the new residence hall, technology upgrades, and other initiatives. Finally, College Council Awards were presented.

The special meeting addressed concerns regarding the college president's future, stemming from rumors following a visit from SUNY Central officials. Three resolutions were adopted: one expressing support for the current president, another requesting a formal study on shared services with SUNY Potsdam before any leadership changes, and a third authorizing a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to SUNY Central for information related to potential changes at SUNY Canton.