University Council

The University Council consists of nine members appointed by the Governor, serving staggered seven-year terms, and one student elected yearly by the student body.

Under general policies determined by the SUNY Board of Trustees, the University Council reviews all major plans of the University which are generally defined to include, among others, plans for appraisal or improvement of faculty and other personnel; expansion of institutional plants; and appraisal or improvement of student activities and housing.

Additionally, the University Council passes regulations governing the care, custody, and management of lands, grounds, buildings, and equipment; reviews budget requests; fosters the development of citizen advisory committees; names buildings; passes regulations governing the conduct and behavior of students; prescribes, submits and exercises supervision over student housing and safety; submits an annual report to the SUNY Board of Trustees; recommends to the Board of Trustees candidates for appointment as President of the University; and performs such other duties as may be authorized or required by the Board of Trustees.

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2025-26 University Council Members

  • Mr. Scott Turner, Council Chair
    • Senior Partner
      Nixon Peabody, LLP
      Retired
  • Dr. Margaret Blackman
    • Professor, Emerita, SUNY Brockport
  • Ms. Annette Crane
    • Community Member
  • Ms. Andrea Guzzetta
    • Director of Human Resources
      County of Monroe
  • Ms. Lauren Kelly
    • Director of Government Affairs
      Charter Communications
  • Mr. Kenneth Pink
    • Partner
      The Bonadio Group
      Retired
  • Ms. Sharvani Regmi
    • President
      Brockport Student Government
  • Ms. Jamie Romeo
    • Monroe County Clerk
  • Dr. Lesli Myers–Small
    • Executive Director, Rochester Police Accountability Board
  • Mr. Antwan Williams
    • Director of Youth System Services
      RochesterWorks

Observers

  • Ed Suriano
    • President, Brockport Alumni Association
  • Dr. Logan Rath
    • President, Brockport University Senate