Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from James Tasato Mellone’s organization
Jun 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City University of New York Board of Trustees Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several agenda items, including the passing of former board member Judith Grizz, and celebrated recent graduation ceremonies. The chancellor discussed accomplishments related to student athletes and the CUNY brand, and expressed appreciation for continued partnership with government leaders regarding the university's budget. Committee reports were presented on governance, including a resolution to establish the title of senior lecturer. The audit and compliance committee discussed the fiscal year 2026 external audit plan. The finance and administration committee authorized the fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budget allocations and an academic excellence fee for the Master of Science in Clinical Trial Management Program at York College.
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The public hearing focused on several key issues, including urgent concerns regarding mold contamination and structural failures at the Morehouse College library, and declining faculty and staff morale at City Tech due to unresolved disputes over executive search bylaws and shared governance. Additionally, speakers advocated for the continuation of essential student support resources, such as food pantries and emergency financial grants, which are critical for student retention and academic success.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Committee on Facilities Planning and Management Meeting
The committee authorized several campus improvement projects, including restroom upgrades at the College of Staten Island, the renovation of the Blackbox Theater at Hunter College, and a fire alarm system upgrade at the New York City College of Technology's NOM complex. Additionally, the committee approved renovations for the Pearl Building at the New York City College of Technology and escalator upgrades at The City College of New York's North Academic Center. The meeting concluded with an information item reviewing the current capital program, highlighting increased historical expenditure levels and strategic facility repair progress.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Committee on Education Policy Meeting
The committee reviewed and approved several academic program proposals, including a Master of Science in Innovation Strategy, a program in career and technical education leading to an Associate of Science, an Associate of Science in cybersecurity, and an Associate of Science in health studies. Additionally, new undergraduate and graduate certificates in aging studies were established, along with a graduate certificate in healthcare compliance and research, and a Master of Science and advanced certificate in public health data science. The committee also discussed the progress of deregistering zero-enrollment academic programs as a cost-saving measure and reviewed a resolution to continue the test-optional policy for undergraduate admissions indefinitely.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
