Kari McCormick

The board discussed and approved policy updates regarding student academic integrity and a new program proposal for Applied Professional Studies. Electronic votes were formally entered into the records covering tabling and proficiency exam policies, along with new degree proposals. The President's report highlighted national rankings, recent grant awards for childcare and nursing education, and initiatives related to student emergency services and enrollment strategies. Updates were provided on the college budget, new academic programs under development, athletic achievements, fundraising successes, and various workforce and community partnership projects. Reports were also received from the College Assembly, Faculty Senate, Student Government Association, and public relations regarding recent campus activities and marketing efforts.

The agenda focuses on key business items including advisory board appointments and reappointments, along with an update to the Beau's Law policy. It includes reports from the Chairman and the President, with further updates from various university departments including academic affairs, administrative affairs, advancement, faculty governance, faculty senate, public relations, strategic relations, student affairs, student government, and the UUP.

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.