Nilda Aragones

The strategic plan is centered around fostering a culture of learning to drive personal growth and career readiness, preparing students for sustaining-wage careers, nurturing inclusivity and global connectedness, supporting employee professional development, and prioritizing operational efficiency and financial health. The plan focuses on meeting diverse student needs, aligning programs with labor market trends, promoting community engagement, and ensuring effective governance and resource allocation.

The meeting included discussions on the hazing policy, institutional learning outcomes, and the appointments of Mr. Jonathan Batista as Chief Financial Officer and Dr. Melanie Rie as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Updates were provided on academic affairs, administration and finance, enrollment management and student affairs, and information technology. The board discussed the Middle States accreditation process, the SUNY Reconnect initiative, and legislative advocacy, including the Bronson Bill. The board also reviewed progress with aged payables and enrollment updates.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various key areas. These included Academic Affairs, where highlights from the Academic Master Plan were shared. In Administration and Finance, progress was reported on aged payables and debt reduction. Enrollment Management provided updates on upward enrollment trends. Information Technology discussed preparations for the upcoming semester, updates to the audio voice system, and computer upgrades. The board also discussed a proposed bill regarding the addition of a faculty member to community college boards of trustees and reviewed the board bylaws.

The agenda included discussion about setting the date of the May board meeting and the formation of a subcommittee to review Board by-laws and policies. There was a budget presentation by the Interim Chief Finance Officer, detailed information about the budget was provided. Resolutions related to Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, and Enrollment Management and Student Affairs were discussed. The board also received department highlights, updates on the Middle States review, and reports from the Board Secretary, Audit Committee, Community Outreach Liaison, and Student Government. The status of a previously tabled resolution and a proposed Interfaith Center were also discussed.

The Rockland Community College Board of Trustees held a meeting that included discussions on various topics. The board discussed moving the May board meeting date. A budget presentation was given, covering revenue assumptions and expense guard rails. The board also discussed resolutions related to the reappointment of non-tenured faculty, amendments to academic policies, and increasing the threshold for professional services. Additionally, there were department highlights from Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, Enrollment Management, and Information Technology. The Middle States self-study was updated, and reports were given by the Board Secretary, Audit Committee, Community Outreach Liaison, and Student Government. The board also discussed a proposed resolution to amend the Manual for Student Clubs and Organizations.