Kurt Patberg

The meeting included reports from the Office of Research and the Research Foundation of CUNY.

The public hearing focused on calendar items ahead of a regular board meeting. Multiple students from the York College Master of Social Work program provided testimony advocating for increased funding for assistive technology, the addition of a full-time assistive technology specialist, paid internships and stipends for scholars, and the expansion of the social work program's resources. The discussion emphasized the critical role of social workers in addressing community challenges, housing instability, and mental health needs.

The Committee on Finance and Administration approved a resolution to authorize an academic excellence fee for the Executive Doctor of Education program at Baruch College. They also approved resolutions for the renewal of maintenance support services for Oracle software products including cloud services, and contracts for the Oxford Reference Package and IOPScience Journals Package. Additionally, the committee approved the Personnel Matters Report and various executive appointments and extensions across several community colleges. The meeting included information items regarding updates on state and city budgets, a fiscal year 2026 mid-year financial report, and an executive session to discuss personnel, investigations, litigation, and collective negotiations.

The committee reviewed and approved the Fiscal Year 2026 External Audit Plan, which outlines the scope, areas of focus, and timing for the required annual audits of the university's financial statements and federal programs conducted by an independent third-party auditor.

The Committee on Finance and Administration discussed and approved several action items, including an Academic Excellence Fee for Baruch College's doctoral program, the renewal of maintenance support services for Oracle software, and contracts for the Oxford Reference Package and IOPScience Journals. Additionally, the Committee reviewed the Personnel Matters Report, which included various appointments and salary changes across several colleges. Information items included updates on city and state budgets, and a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Mid-Year Financial Report. The meeting also addressed resolutions for cybersecurity resilience upgrades, extension of interim appointments, and promotional material procurement.