Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Marcia Edwards’s organization
Oct 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
College Council Meeting Minutes
The College Council meeting included updates and presentations from the SGA President regarding fundraising achievements, support for new student clubs, and concerns over large-format printing access and IT major transferability of credit. The SGA also encouraged greater faculty participation in campus events. The College President provided an update on her initial two months of engagement. The Academic Senate Chair reported on two resolutions passed concerning the defense of higher education and academic freedom, and provided an update on the Faculty and Staff Workload Committee. The Curriculum Committee introduced several academic changes, including the addition of HIST 201 to the Urban Studies Program, redesignating EDUC 224 as Writing Intensive, and revising the Business Administration and Accounting programs of study to meet external requirements, including the addition of ACCT 250. Discussions also covered the revision of BUSI 102 to increase contact hours. Furthermore, the Guttman Leadership Team presented an overview of a new Decision Support Template intended to enhance institutional decision-making transparency. An enrollment management update noted the highest headcount to date. Finally, the Council endorsed the 2025-2026 Guttman Academic Plan and received clarification regarding the Guttman Foundation lawsuit.
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The College Council meeting included updates from the SGA President and the Academic Senate Chair. The SGA shared information about the Women's Tea Party and internship opportunities. The Academic Senate raised concerns about the future of Guttman Community College. An enrollment update highlighted the highest spring semester enrollment in the College's history, with discussions on recruitment efforts and concerns about scheduling and housing for the increased student population. The Curriculum Committee presented course proposal and program revisions for History courses. The Academic Assessment and Learning Committee shared Guttman Learning Outcome (GLO) assessment results. The Legislative Committee presented amendments for the College Council and Academic Technology Committee bylaws. The meeting concluded with a President's Report addressing questions about the future of Guttman Community College.
Mar 13, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
College Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting included updates from the SGA President, covering SGA reorganization, special elections, the SGA internship program, participation in CUNY-wide and state-wide activities, and upcoming monthly general body meetings and a tea party event. The Academic Senate Chair provided updates on the Participation, Attendance, and Engagement Committee and the Workload Committee. The Immigrant Success Taskforce shared updates on its activities, including a Know Your Rights Workshop and the formation of a student club. The Legislative Committee discussed the Spring 2025 Guttman Election Timeline. Follow-up discussions addressed SGA concerns about vending machines and color printing access. An announcement was made regarding a special meeting of the Academic Senate.
Jan 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
College Council Meeting Minutes
The College Council meeting covered various topics, including updates from the Student Government Association (SGA) on programming and student concerns, and presentations from the Academic Senate on faculty workload and student participation. New course proposals were discussed and approved, including PHYS 110 and HIST 150/151, along with a program of study revision for Liberal Arts. A policy change regarding maximum credit load was approved. Bylaw amendments were endorsed for the Curriculum and Legislative Committees. Student Services Committee concerns and updates were shared, including issues with printers, wifi, vending machines, and the need for additional transfer student support. Finally, a proposal to adjust common hours was approved.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
