Cuny Laguardia Community College

The Senate discussed several initiatives including tutoring support, funding for the math lab, the acquisition of new student office space, and the review of the CUNY-wide general education framework. Curriculum proposals from the Department of Natural Sciences were approved. Presentations were provided regarding the Achieving the Dream initiative, an overview of judicial processes, and plans for a new Student Behavioral Intervention Team and counseling software to improve crisis response services on campus.

The meeting focused on the recommendations provided by the ad-hoc committee on transfer, including a proposal to establish a permanent Transfer committee to handle issues such as articulation agreements and credit transfers. The Senate voted to postpone the consideration of these recommendations to allow for further constituency consultation. Additionally, the Chairperson provided a report emphasizing the importance of prioritizing and delegating tasks.

The meeting included a report from the Chairperson regarding upcoming elections and leadership transitions. The Curriculum Committee presented several new and revised course proposals, all of which were adopted. A resolution concerning the American Graduation Initiative was endorsed. Discussion occurred regarding the status of Alumni Relations and the Student Judicial Process, with a resolution on the latter failing to pass. Additionally, the Senate discussed library funding for new books and proposed a celebration for the recent approval of the Governance Plan by the Board of Trustees.

This document details the comprehensive Governance Plan for LaGuardia Community College, establishing the framework for shared governance among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and administration. It outlines the structure, responsibilities, and functions of the College Senate and its various standing committees, including Academic Appeals, Academic Standing, Budget and Finance, Campus Affairs, Curriculum, Elections, Faculty, Food Insecurity, Justice, and Community Need, Professional Development, Staff and Alumni, Students, and Transfer. The plan also covers the organization of the Executive Committee, Department Chairs, Chairs Council, Personnel and Budget Committee, and Personnel Review Committee, emphasizing principles of academic freedom, non-discrimination, inclusion, and diversity.

The meeting addressed curriculum changes, including new courses and degree revisions. Discussion topics included an institutional climate survey to address student concerns regarding racist behavior, the search processes for the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Provost, security staffing, pest control measures, HVAC maintenance, facility usage for faculty meetings, protocols for peaceful protests, HEO committee structures, and the admissions criteria for the Nursing program.