Vincent Basile

The strategic plan for SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, introduced in 2018, aims to sustain a thriving and effective institution. It is structured around five strategic initiatives: fulfilling the institutional vision through contemporary structure and branding; honoring its mission by maximizing learner access, progression, and success; living its values by fostering diversity, inclusion, belonging, and community; achieving operational excellence through fiscal and operational sustainability and creating a positive work environment; and strengthening vibrant community partnerships to impact economic and human capacity and cultivate global citizens. The plan seeks to create a greater impact on students and communities beyond the campus.

The meeting included updates from the President, a budget summary report, an enrollment management plan, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, an academic optimization plan, and the Institute for Rural Vitality. The council discussed the SUNY Cobleskill's new logo, faculty governance, advancement, foundation, and alumni activities, and student government initiatives. The meeting also covered the upcoming Association of College Councils and Trustees (ACT) Conference, a college council budget workshop and dinner, campus tours, and new logo materials for college council members.

The meeting included updates on the Facility Master Plan, Enrollment Management Plan, and Budget Summary Report. The Institute for Rural Vitality presented updates on the Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition and the Third Annual Rural Vitality Expo. There were discussions regarding the upcoming faculty meeting, revisions to academic policies, governance restructuring, and updates from Advancement, Foundation, and Alumni relations, including record-breaking fundraising and increased alumni engagement. The Student Government reported on successful events and increased student engagement, highlighting DEI efforts. The council discussed targeted giving opportunities, donor engagement, and the impact of the Institute for Rural Vitality events. There was also a discussion on the meeting format and frequency for the 2025-2026 College Council, including potential campus tours and evening meetings.

The meeting of the college council included updates from the student government, highlighting a significant increase in events and unique attendees compared to previous years, attributed to new protocols. Discussions covered the use of the organization app, Kobe Gage, for tracking attendance. The council also reviewed the summer activities, including new personnel appointments, analyses of the farm's operations, initiatives for students with neurodiversity, and updates on a branding logo. The annual giving reached a record-breaking amount. Additionally, there was a discussion on budget workshops and revisions to the governance structure to improve agility and decision-making processes.

The meeting included introductions of new personnel and updates on various college initiatives. Discussions covered revisions to the minutes, commencement plans, and the facilities master planning process, which aims to support the academic mission and strategic vision of the college. The council also discussed enrollment updates, potential changes to meeting formats, and faculty updates, including new policies and revisions to existing ones. Additionally, there was an update on the Institute for Rural Vitality's entrepreneur business plan competition.