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JPBC Minutes: May 5, 2022

8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Virtual Meeting via Teams

Attendees

Voting Members
  • Sondra Aman
  • Mike Andriatch
  • Austin Busch
  • James Cordeiro
  • Hailey Gardner
  • Kandie Gay
  • Daniel Goebel
  • Tom Hernandez
  • Margaret Lane
  • Jose Maliekal
  • Dave Mihalyov
  • Janet Roy
  • James Spiller
  • Mark Stacy
  • Elliot Weininger
  • Katy Wilson
Non-Voting Members
  • Bob Cushman
  • Eileen Daniel
  • Crystal Hallenbeck
  • Mike Harrison
  • Sara Kelly
  • President Macpherson
  • Jason Morris
  • Darson Rhodes: Co-Chair
  • Kevin Rice
  • Karen Riotto
  • Taneika Thompson
  • Jim Wall: Co-Chair
  • Melissa Wight
Guests
  • Patrick Armstrong
  • Laurie Boyd
  • Nathan Bull
  • Denise Copelton
  • Jennifer Green
  • Amy Guptill
  • Debbie Jacob
  • Mehruz Kamal
  • Stasia Molyneux
  • Sandy Mosher
  • Heather Raczkowski
  • Summer Reiner
  • John Sheible
  • Rey Sia
  • Robert Wyant

Regrets

Voting Members
  • Sarah Boroski
  • Frances Dearing
  • Linda Delene
  • Kristin Hartway

The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.

Approval of the Minutes

Dr. Rhodes asked the committee to review the minutes from the April 21, 2022, meeting. Ms. Aman motioned to approve the minutes; Dean Goebel seconded the motion. 12 members voted to approve the minutes. Therefore, the minutes were approved.

Announcements

Dr. Rhodes made the following announcements:

  • There are changes to today’s agenda. The Academic Strategic Plan update will be presented on May 19. Also, the Goal Group 4 update will be moved to be the first goal presentation to ensure Mr. Mihalyov can attend another obligation,
  • The following members were recognized for serving on JPBC as their terms will be ending this year:
    • Kandie Gay – COSAC Representative
    • James Cordeiro – Faculty Representative for the School of Business and Management
    • Elliot Weininger – Faculty Representative for the School of Arts and Sciences
    • Jamie Spiller – College Senate President
    • Hailey Gardner – Undergraduate Student Representative
    • Sarah Borowski – Graduate Student Representative
  • The following individuals will begin their JPBC terms in the fall:
    • Heather Raczkowski – COSAC Representative
    • Carl O’Connor – Professional Staff Representative
    • Elliot Weininger will be starting a second term as the Faculty Representative for the School of Arts and Sciences
    • Yin Liu – Faculty Representative for the School of Business and Management
  • Gratitude was extended to all members for their service to the committee.

Investment Fund Subcommittee Recommendations

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Dr. Rhodes provided a presentation on the recommendations from the Investment Fund Subcommittee. The following questions and answers occurred during the presentation:

 

  • The question was raised regarding the Graduate Assistant (GA) proposal and how many GAs were included in the proposal and for what subjects. It was stated that it was believed that the proposal was for seven GAs for the areas for History, Math and English. Specifically, these would be graduate teaching assistants that would be in the ASC to support tutoring efforts for all students.
  • The concern was stated that funding was moved from one school to another so that the school could afford GAs and TAs. If the Deans’ Council was aware that proposals could be made through the Investment Funds for GAs, that discussion could have been addressed differently.
  • A further explanation was requested on the Search Engine Optimization proposal. It was stated that BITS is working with Dixon Schwabl to do an audit of the main pages that are used for advertising. These pages would be program, department and other pages that we send people to through our marketing from the apply page and admissions pages. Once the audit is complete, they will be assisting the College with upgrading the pages and getting the wording that is needed across all the pages. The goal is for the College to be better recognized in web searches. This is a project that has been discussed for a while, but there was not enough staffing to complete it.

 

Members decided to vote to endorse the recommendations. Mr. Mihalyov motioned the endorsement; Ms. Gay seconded the motion. The following are the results from present voting members:

 

Endorse Not Endorse Abstain
12 0 1

Goal Group 4 Update – presented by Dave Mihalyov, Vice President of University Relations

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Mr. Mihalyov presented an update on Goal Group 4. There were no questions at this time.

Goal Group 1 Update – presented by Katy Wilson, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and Eileen Daniel, Vice Provost

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Dr. Wilson and Dr. Daniel provided an update on Goal Group 1. The following questions and answers occurred:

 

  • The question was raised regarding the Middle States review and clarifying if there was a suggestion to strengthen our advisement system. It was stated yes, the review included a suggestion on collegial advice and the College has taken the steps to achieve this.
  • The question was raised if there are plans to continue the mental health first aid training for new Residential Life staff. It was stated that it is a costly training, but since most of the central staff, Residential Directors (RDs) and Residential Assistants (RAs) received this training, it may be something that could be funded for the incoming RDs. It would be costly to do the training with the RAs every year. If there is an option where we could do the train the trainer model, then we can do the training long-term using our own staff. In addition, Dr. Rhodes stated she is certified in mental health first aid for youth but is considering certification for the adult level. She offered to assist in the future with the training.

Goal Group 2 Update – presented by Mike Andriatch, Vice President of Advancement

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Mr. Andriatch presented an update on Goal Group 2. There were no questions at this time.

Goal Group 3 Update – presented by Jim Wall, Vice President of Administration and Finance

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Mr. Wall provided an update on Goal Group 3. The following questions and answers occurred:

 

  • The question was raised regarding the Clean Energy Initiative and if geothermal on campus is a big part of the consideration. It was stated that it is a big part of the consideration, but it is expensive. It is being considered part of the Clean Energy Master Plan. In addition, there have been many projects over the years that involved installing more economical and efficient boilers, chillers and lights.
  • The question was raised if the State is providing long term financial assistance for geothermal heat pump systems and other items. It was stated that all SUNY campuses are required to complete a Clean Energy Master Plan and there is hope that some funding will be provided for some of the initiatives.
  • The question was raised if there is food composting done on campus, as it is known that there is landscaping composting done. It was stated that there is food composting. It is believed that BASC has an arrangement that food scrapes go to a pig farm.\

Overall Goal Group Comments

  • This is the last year of this format as the structure of the strategic plan has changed with the new plan. There will be ongoing goal updates that occur at JPBC meetings.
  • President Macpherson stated that with all that has been accomplished with the strategic plan it is quite impressive and it feels like we really are building a better Brockport.

Other Items from the Committe

None at this time.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m.

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