Robert Albertson

The Board discussed legislative outreach, the interim appointment of the Vice President for Administration and Finance, and institutional advocacy for community college support. Academic affairs updates included progress on student enrollment, a review of the Automotive Technology program, and the implementation of academic momentum initiatives. A significant action was the approval of the Hudson Correctional Facility as a new location for the college and the launch of a prison education program. Additionally, the Board reviewed search progress for the Vice President of Administration and Finance and held an executive session regarding personnel matters. The consent agenda included an amendment to a professional title and changes to authorized signatories.

The regular meeting addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda. Key discussions included the ongoing implementation of updated bylaws, the delay of board development work until 2026, and the commencement of the hiring process for the Executive Director of the Foundation. The President's report highlighted the launch of a new weekly bulletin, continued Town Hall meetings, and the college's 60th-anniversary celebration plans. Faculty and staff received external funding for embedding industry credentials into coursework and for a stream management implementation program. Student reports focused on feedback concerning academic advising and course registration, and formal opposition was noted regarding a bill that could weaken the student voice in executive sessions. A significant portion of the meeting involved the search process for the Vice President of Administration and Finance / CFO, culminating in the approval of Resolution No. 1225-2324 appointing RPA Inc. as the executive search firm. The Vice President of Student Success reported on stabilizing advising access and efforts related to SUNY's academic momentum and transfer initiatives. The board entered and exited executive session to discuss sensitive personnel or financial matters, and approved two resolutions related to authorizing signatories for bank accounts and vehicle leases.

The meeting included the presentation of the 2024 Financial Statements Audit by RBT CPAs LLP, which resulted in an unmodified audit opinion with three findings noted. The Board adopted revised Bylaws, updating officer terms to two years, naming three standing committees, and implementing a procedure for annual bylaw amendments. Key reports covered ongoing work by standing committees: Academic Affairs discussed curricular matters and reviewed enrollment, Finance and Facilities reviewed October financials, and Student Report detailed feedback from recent town hall gatherings. The President's Report addressed federal changes, new leadership structures, the Chief Diversity Officer search, IT department reorganization, enrollment figures (down 5% year-over-year for Fall 2025), and progress on a dual enrollment agreement. Financial updates indicated a 2023-2024 operating deficit of $934,000 but an anticipated 2024-2025 surplus of $420,000. Student Success reported high interest in the new LPN program. The session concluded with an Executive Session.

The regular meeting agenda included several standard items such as Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, introduction of guests, and reports from the Chair and President. Key discussion and action items involved the Search Process for the Vice President of Administration and Finance / CFO, leading to a resolution to approve the appointment of RPA Inc. as the Executive Search Firm for this position. Other topics included reports from Vice Presidents, an announcement for the January 2026 meeting, and a scheduled Executive Session to discuss confidential matters.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes procedural items such as the Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and approval requests for the Agenda and Consent Agenda items. Key reports include the Chair's Report and the President's Report. Trustees' Reports cover Student Report and Student Success and Academic Affairs. A significant resolution is slated for discussion and potential approval: Resolution No. 0126-2326, to establish Hudson Correctional Facility as an additional location under the college's scope of accreditation and launch a Prison Education Program. Other agenda items involve a Finance Committee update on the VPAF Search, the Vice Presidents' Report including a Presentation on Academic Momentum, and an Executive Session to discuss sensitive personnel or corporate matters. The Consent Agenda includes resolutions to amend an unclassified professional title and to change authorized signatories for The Bank of Greene County.