Thursday, March 25, 2021
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Virtual Meeting via Teams
Attendees:
Voting Members: Sondra Aman, Mike Andriatch, Justine Briggs, James Cordeiro, Frances Dearing, Kandie Gay, Daniel Goebel, Tom Hernandez, Cathy Houston-Wilson, Margaret Lane, Jose Maliekal, Dave Mihalyov, Craig Ross, Janet Roy, Elliot Weininger, Katy Wilson
Non-Voting Members: Denise Copelton: Co-Chair, Crystal Hallenbeck, Darson Rhodes: Co-Chair Elect, President Macpherson, Karen Riotto, James Spiller, Jim Wall: Co-Chair, Melissa Wight
Guests: Lorraine Acker, Monica Brasted, Steve Cook, Bob Cushman, Eileen Daniel, Richard Dirmyer, Jenny Green, Scott Haines, Mike Harrison, Kevin Rice
Regrets:
Voting Members: Hannah Arp, Kalista Cherry, Katy Heyning, Sharon Jaramillo, Kathy Peterson
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
Approval of the Minutes
Dr. Copelton asked the committee to review the minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting. Dr. Houston-Wilson motioned the minutes to be approved, Ms. Dearing seconded the motion and 11 voting members were in favor. Therefore, the minutes were approved.
Announcements
Dr. Copelton made the following announcement:
- There is an adjustment to today’s agenda. The Five to Three Schools Analysis will be moved to a future meeting. It was determined that since questions regarding this analysis have been stated in both meetings it would be best to have it on a day when both JPBC members and Task Force members can attend. Once this date has been determined, it will be announced to both groups.
Goal Group Update
(Presentation is available on Blackboard and Teams)
The following questions and answers occurred during the session:
- The question was raised regarding the Carneige Classification and what Brockport would need to do in order to achieve the classification. It was stated that the classification is a community engagement classification and it is a multi-year process. It revolves around our process for managing engagement. There is a committee that has internal and external components. Given the pandemic, we are not as far in the process as we would like to be. There are a lot of logistics and process to take care of. We do a lot of the work that we can measure, but we have to show the process. The next submission phase is the 2025 timeframe.
- The question was raised regarding the campaign timeline and donation goal. It was stated that the initial goal was $50 million with five distinct initiatives. Part of phase two of the feasibility study is to look at the five initiatives. In addition, there are two initiatives that we are testing right now that were not a part of the initial five that involve EDI initiatives and emergency grant funds for students. These two initiatives are coming out positive in terms of support. The goal and timeline that we have in place is what we still expect to do, but we are still having conversations with internal and external members to determine if the timing needs to be changed based on our budget issues and the economy. We will have a better sense in June after the board meeting what our timing looks like. The timeframe will likely be a four to five-year time period.
- Clarification was requested if the two initiatives involving EDI and emergency grant funds for students would be replacing any of the initial five initiatives. It was stated that the two initiatives are in addition to the initial five.
- The question was raised if resource implications are being analyzed regarding the expansion of accreditations. It was stated that the feasibility of new accreditations and maintaining current accreditations are reviewed to determine the value it will bring to the College. This means the value it brings exceeds the costs. In some cases that means we cannot have a rapid expansion of accreditations.
- The question was raised if energy efficiency is a priority with each building capital project. It was stated that energy efficiency is a priority and it is one of the first items looked at during a building renovation.
- The question was raised if there is an administrative master plan since there is a physical master plan and an academic master plan. It was stated that there is an informal process that involves benchmarking, cost comparison and numbers comparison with other campuses. This is something that can be looked at to develop a formal process.
- The question was raised regarding the status of Academic Affairs zero-based budget exercise. It was stated that information is still being gathered and we hope to have feedback on the exercise at the end of the month.
- The suggestion was made regarding having the zero-based budget information for each division presented to JPBC especially now that a new budget model has been developed. In the past, divisions provided presentations to the Budget Resource Committee and providing this information would increase transparency across campus. It was stated once the State budget is finalized and the College has received the budget target, the budget for each division can be shared.
- Appreciation was extended regarding the Bravo Awards and how it is a nice way to recognize employees and for individuals across campus to view it in the Daily Eagle.
- Gratitude was extended to the Goal Group Leaders and the Goal Group Members for all the work they have accomplished especially in a pandemic year.
- The question was raised regarding planning for a post COVID environment when we can gather again to celebrate and mourn what was lost. It was stated that there are plans to have some form of the recognition dinner and it may not be in person, but we want to recognize individuals. It was also stated that it hopeful that we can return to having faculty and staff commune at the Burlingame House in the fall, but it may have to be in a series depending on capacity guidelines. In addition, Advancement is planning a celebration of life for all the lives that were lost over the past year that were near and dear to the campus. More information will be forth coming as details are finalized.
Other Items from the Committee
None at this time.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m
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