8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Virtual Meeting via Teams
Attendees
Voting Members
- Martin Abraham
- Sondra Aman
- Mike Andriatch
- Austin Busch
- Frances Dearing
- Michael Doyle
- Thomas Hager
- Kristin Hartway
- Tom Hernandez
- Yin Liu
- Jose Maliekal
- Jason Morris
- Carl O’Connor
- Heather Raczkowski
- Janet Roy
- Elliot Weininger
Non-Voting Members
- Bob Cushman
- Eileen Daniel
- Damita Davis
- Mike Harrison
- Sara Kelly
- Rachael Killion
- President Macpherson
- Karen Riotto
- Jim Wall: Co-Chair
- Melissa Wight
Guests
- Don Bigelow
- Monica Brasted
- Laurie Boyd
- Larry Brien
- Nathan Bull
- Steve Cook
- Ryan Dipaola
- Deborah Ferris
- Jennifer Green
- Scott Haines
- Kamal Mehruz
- Brad Menear
- Garrett Roe
- Rey Sia
- Jessica Smith
- Bonnie Swoger
- Sarah Unger
- Dana Weiss
- Rachel Winter
- Robert Wyant
- Jim Zollweg
Regrets
Voting Members
- Thomas Hager
- Teagan Hughston
- Meghan Irving
- Kathy Peterson
- Mark Stacy
- Katy Wilson
Non-Voting Members
- Crystal Hallenbeck
- Cathy Houston-Wilson
- Darson Rhodes: Co-Chair
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
Announcements
The following announcements were made:
- There will be several members absent from this meeting due to the Vice President for Administration and Finance search.
Strategic Plan Assessment Update
(Presentation is available on Teams)
Provost Abraham provided an update on the Strategic Plan Assessment. The committee has been meeting monthly. Members continue to review the Strategic Plan and identify metrics that we can use to evaluate our progress towards achieving the various goals. The challenge that members have found is not all the items have easily identified metrics. As the committee meets, they will continue to determine what metrics can be used for the areas that have not been easy to identify. The following question and answer occurred:
- The question was raised regarding the next report and if it will include a statement of the goals even if all the metrics have not been identified. It was stated that this information can be found in the published booklet. The only change to the booklet will be updating College to University.
BASC Budget Update
(Presentation is available on Teams)
Ms. Weiss provided an update on the BASC budget. No questions or discussion points occurred at this time.
DIFR Budget Update
(Presentation is available on Teams)
Mr. Bigelow and Mr. O’Connor provided an update on the DIFR budget. The following questions and answers occurred:
- The question was raised regarding if there are any alternatives since we won’t be able to do any bonding for a few years and we seem to have elevators breaking down every other week. It was stated that we have access to an emergency loan through SUNY. The interest rates are a little higher than a traditional bond and it is a 15-year replacement plan. If there is something we need immediately, that is funding we have access to.
- The question was raised if there are any plans for Mortimer. It was stated that it has been used for some Facilities needs, but there is not an occupancy demand to open Mortimer as a residential hall.
- The question was raised if Mortimer could be used for more single options for students. It was stated that there are discussions to determine if Benedict can be utilized in the same manner for singles as Dobson was this year.
Staffing Update
(Presentation is available on Teams)
Mr. Wall presented an update on staffing. The following questions and answers and discussion:
- The question was raised regarding what is the percentage of the annual separations that are retirements. It was stated that typically there are 30-40 retirements each year. If the annual separations are usually around 135-140. That is approximately 25% of the separations are retirements.
- The question was raised if the percentage of retirements are consistent across the divisions. It was stated that would have to be analyzed.
- The question was raised what the process is to assist retirement eligible employees with the decision to retire. It was stated that Human Resources will be sending out a notification to retirement eligible employees providing them with retirement information and instructions on how to log in to their retirement accounts to review their information. The plan is to send to notification out in January or February. In addition, there is a calculator they can use to assist with their retirement decisions. Human Resources cannot provide specific details but can provide the tools to help guide employees to determine their retirement decision.
- The question was raised regarding the high percentage of minority staff members separating from the University and what the reasons are behind that. It was stated that the reasons are unknown at this time, but Humans Resources will be consulted for the information.
Instructional Technology & Classroom Renovation Committee Update & Vote
Members reviewed the change to the Charge to add a representative from Facilities, Planning and Construction. Members voted on the approval of the change. The following voting results are based on present voting members:
- Approve – 13
Additional Items from the Committee
The following items were discussed:
- Cabinet reviewed the rollovers and determined there will be $500,000 for classroom upgrades. A call will be going out to the committee for ideas and Provost Abraham will review them.
- There will fund established for institutional priorities. It will approximately be $500,000. There will be a call for proposals going out.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 a.m.
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