Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lawrence M. Zacarese’s organization
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Stony Brook Council Council Meeting
The Council meeting involved discussions on campus safety procedures and policies in response to external events, including a review of the student code of conduct and reporting mechanisms for sexual misconduct. Additionally, the President provided an address reflecting on the university's achievements, strategic vision, and the legacy of former president Shirley Strum Kenny. Plans for the revitalization of the Southampton campus and the inclusion of the campus in the facilities master plan were also highlighted.
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The SUNY STRIVE Artificial Intelligence initiative serves as a strategic blueprint for New York State, developed collaboratively by over 64 faculty and campus leaders. This plan is structured around three core pillars: people, infrastructure, and systems of engagement. Key aims include ensuring equitable access to AI education and tools for all students, fostering the creation of 'Departments and Centers of AI and Society' to embed human and societal norms in AI development, and establishing the 'Empire AI' compute infrastructure. The initiative also focuses on strengthening partnerships with industry, government, and academia through platforms like 'SUNY Research Connect,' asserting public higher education's role in shaping the future of AI rather than merely reacting to market trends.
May 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Stony Brook Council Meeting
The council meeting included a discussion on university events, such as the presidential inauguration week and community-focused dialogue sessions. Updates were provided regarding state and federal government relations, with advocacy efforts for research capital and budget support. Additionally, the university celebrated athletic achievements, specifically the championship wins by the men's and women's lacrosse teams. The President highlighted the importance of shared governance, noting the success of recent town hall meetings held with faculty, staff, and students.
Feb 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Stony Brook Council Meeting
The meeting included introductions to establish a quorum, followed by the approval of the December 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Key discussions focused on recent activities of the University President, including representation at the State of the State address, meetings with Empire State Development regarding the New York Ventures program, and attendance at the announcement for the new electron ion collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory, funded in part by a $100 million state commitment. The President also provided updates on her upcoming April inauguration events and detailed a recent, inspiring 10-day trip to research sites in Kenya and Madagascar, highlighting groundbreaking discoveries in human fossils and lemur species, as well as the engagement of STEM scholars. Furthermore, there was a report on state government relations, covering meetings in Albany to advocate for capital, operating aid, SUNY hospital needs, and support for the housing ground lease in Southampton.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
