Buffalo State University Council Minutes
The University Council meeting addressed the presidential search, noting positive market feedback and the partnership with WittKiefer search firm, with input gathered from twelve listening sessions. The President's Report introduced new SUNY Western Campus legal counsel, Daniel Altieri, and established a protocol for legal advice attendance at future meetings per SUNY General Counsel's implementation. The Budget Committee reviewed the Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP), confirming that progress on reducing the $16.2 million structural deficit toward the FY 27/28 goal remains on track, projecting a reduction to approximately $10 million for FY 2025-2026, while noting the continued need to focus on personnel expenses. The Student Life Committee covered organizational structure updates for the Dean of Students, statistics from Weigel Health and Wellness, and reported on the success of various Athletics programs, including new coaching appointments.