STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Minutes of Meetings of the Board of Trustees of State University of New York May 11, 2010 (Subject-to-Correction) The Board of Trustees of State University of New York met on May 11, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the Front Courtroom, State University Plaza, Albany, New York, and at 12:55 p.m. in the Large Courtroom, State University Plaza, Albany, New York, pursuant to calls sent by the Office of the Secretary of the University on April 5, 2010. May 11, 2010 10:30 a.m. Trustees present: Mr. Hayden, Chairman; Mr. Bellafiore; Dr. Ehrenberg; Mr. Hunt; Mrs. Lewin; Ms. Mercedes; Mr. Murad; Dr. O�Brien; Mr. Staller; Ms. Warren-Merrick Trustee present via video in NYC: Mr. Spielvogel Trustee present via video at NYU: Dr. Noguera Trustees absent: Mrs. Audi; Mr. McCall; Ms. Sanford; Dr. Wachsman Also present: Chancellor Zimpher; Dr. Lavallee; Mr. O�Connor; Ms. Rimai 12:55 p.m. Trustees present: Mr. Hayden, Chairman; Mr. Bellafiore; Dr. Ehrenberg; Mr. Hunt; Mrs. Lewin; Ms. Mercedes; Mr. Murad; Dr. O�Brien; Mr. Staller; Ms. Warren-Merrick Trustee present via video in NYC: Mr. Spielvogel Trustees absent: Mrs. Audi; Mr. McCall; Dr. Noguera; Ms. Sanford; Dr. Wachsman Also present: Chancellor Zimpher; Dr. Lavallee; Mr. O�Connor; Ms. Rimai May 11, 2010 1. CONVENING OF PUBLIC MEETING Mr. Hayden convened the Public Meeting at 10:30 a.m. which was held in the Front Courtroom at State University Plaza. He noted that Trustees Noguera and Spielvogel were participating in today�s meeting via video conference. Mr. Hayden stated that following today�s meeting a press conference in support of the Empowerment Act will be held at the Capitol and all were invited to attend. 2. CONVENING OF EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:40 a.m., Mr. Hayden said he wished to call for an Executive Session under provisions of Section 105 of Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, as follows: S (1) (d) "discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation"; S (1) (f) "the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation." Upon motion of Ms. Warren-Merrick, seconded by Mrs. Lewin, it was unanimously agreed to convene an Executive Session for the purposes specified by Mr. Hayden. Mr. Hayden recessed the Executive Session at 12:50 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 3. RECONVENING OF PUBLIC MEETING On May 11, 2010 at 12:55 p.m., Mr. Hayden reconvened the Public Meeting, which was held in the Large Courtroom at State University Plaza in Albany. He said a video link for the meeting was established at the College of Optometry where Trustee Spielvogel was participating and declared a quorum was present for today�s meeting. Mr. Hayden welcomed Presidents John Anderson (Alfred State), Donald Katt (Ulster County CC) and Jack Quinn (Erie CC) to today�s meeting. Chairman Hayden stated we begin today�s meeting by bidding farewell to Student Trustee Melody Mercedes, the outgoing President of the Student Association of SUNY. He said the Trustees have observed with admiration the role she has played in both the activities of the Strategic Plan and the SUNY Empowerment Act and he expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Board. He then invited Ms. Mercedes to speak. Ms. Mercedes said it has been an honor and privilege, to not only serve as a Trustee on the Board but also as the Student Assembly President. She stated it was an amazing experience to be involved in the Strategic Planning project which is so important to not only the State University but to all of the State of New York. Chairman Hayden and Chancellor Zimpher then presented Melody with a chair in recognition of her service on the Board. Chairman Hayden stated that Julie Gondar has been elected as the next Student Assembly President and Student Trustee. Mr. Hayden said that Julie has already demonstrated how adept she is in not only articulating a more substantial role for students but also in assisting us in advancing the Strategic Plan and Empowerment Act. 3.1 Approval of Minutes of the Board's Regular Monthly Meeting Held on March 23, 2010 and the Board�s Special Meeting held on March 29, 2010 Mr. Hayden asked for a motion to approve the proposed minutes of the Board's regular monthly meeting held on March 23, 2010 and the Board�s special meeting held on March 29, 2010. Upon motion of Mrs. Lewin, seconded by Mr. Bellafiore, the proposed minutes were unanimously approved as the as the official minutes of the meetings held March 23 and March 29, 2010. 4. CHANCELLOR�S REPORT Chancellor Zimpher began by thanking the Board for their patience, support and leadership in the development of the Strategic Plan. She described three phases of the plan � Phase I being the 64-campus tour, Phase II � the statewide conversations and Phase III � the launch of the Strategic Plan. The Chancellor then presented two slide shows on the Strategic Plan and the Power of SUNY. Dr. Zimpher said across the eleven sites there were a total of over 1,500 observers and 93 speakers. She stated the launch has gotten considerable press and drew attention to a series of news clips that were provided to Trustees. A final presentation was then given which captured and summarized the spirit taken from the various strategic plan launches. The Chancellor describe the next phase going forward and said development of a report card is underway which will measure the metrics of meeting defined goals. Dr. Zimpher said the press has repeatedly asked if the plan can be implemented without the enactment of the Empowerment and Innovation Act and the response each time has been, yes, it was built on the existing capacities but the speed with which it can be implemented will naturally be impacted if not enacted. The Chancellor said each campus president has or will develop their own campus strategic plan and will assist in suggesting ways their campus can be held accountable and thus help in meeting some aspect of the overall plan. In summary, the Chancellor said work is also underway on developing SUNY�s brand expansion and that campuses have been given the mechanism opportunity to link their website to ours allowing the brand expressions to exist side-by-side. Mr. Hayden thanked the Chancellor for not only her presentation but the vision, the passion, energy and relentlessness with which she has pursued this matter. He said he has never seen, nor has this state seen as roundly a collaborative process that is represented by the Strategic Plan. Mr. Hayden said today the Trustees will formalize their support through the adoption of a resolution and bring us to the next phase � the process of implementation of the Strategic Plan and commits the Board and the Chancellor to be accountable to do what it has pledged through a set of metrics to guide our work and assess our progress. Upon motion of Ms. Warren-Merrick, seconded by Ms. Mercedes the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Strategic Plan 2010 & Beyond Whereas at the request of the Board of Trustees and under the leadership, of Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, the State University commenced efforts to develop a strategic plan to guide the future mission and programs of the State University; and Whereas in Phase I of the strategic planning process, during 2009 Chancellor Zimpher undertook a 64-campus tour of the State University, and met with faculty, staff, students, alumni groups, affiliate organizations, and community and business leaders during her visits; and Whereas to begin Phase II, SUNY formed a Strategic Planning Steering Committee comprised of campus presidents, staff, students and community members, and then between October 2009 and March 2010 conducted eight Statewide conversations at regional locations; and Whereas campus presidents and State University affiliates nominated two hundred people (�Group of 200 Delegates�) to participate in the regional conversations, and the Group of 200 Delegates included a cross section of key State University stakeholders (faculty, system administrators, staff, students, alumni, foundation staff, community leaders and others linked to State University campuses); and Whereas teams of distinguished experts from within and outside of the State University comprised working groups that reviewed ideas and suggestions from the Statewide conversations, feedback from meetings of the Steering Committee and input from campus presidents, and completed reports that provided a high-level summary of the State University�s strengths, capabilities and key challenges and recommended initiatives to provide transformative solutions to meet these challenges; and Whereas at the conclusion of this effort, the State University completed and promulgated on April 5, 2010 a blueprint for the State University�s future entitled �The Power of SUNY, Strategic Plan 2010 & Beyond� (�Strategic Plan�; copy on file in the Office of the Secretary); and Whereas the Strategic Plan describes the State University�s mission, core values, and six interdependent areas of opportunity and challenge (�Six Big Ideas�), and outlines programs for each Big Idea to take advantage of the opportunities and meet the challenges; and Whereas the Six Big Ideas are: SUNY and the Entrepreneurial Century, SUNY and the Seamless Education Pipeline, SUNY and a Healthier New York, SUNY and an Energy Smart New York, SUNY and the Vibrant Community, and SUNY and the World; and, Whereas the Strategic Plan recognizes that in a knowledge economy, institutions of higher education can--and must be--pivotal in generating growth and revitalizing communities, and provides that from 2010 forward, SUNY�s priority is the economic revitalization of the State of New York and a better quality of life of all its citizens; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees endorses the Strategic Plan and supports the implementation of the Strategic Plan, the Six Big Ideas and the programs outlined therein; and, be it further Resolved that the Chancellor be, and hereby is, authorized to implement the Strategic plan and to develop metrics by which progress in achieving the goals and programs of the Strategic Plan may be measured; and, be it further Resolved that the Chancellor shall report annually in April to the Board of Trustees the State University�s progress in meeting the goals and implementing the programs of the Strategic Plan; and, be it further Resolved that the Board of Trustees commends Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher for her efforts in the development of the Strategic Plan. (2010-041) Chancellor Zimpher said work has continued on the Empowerment Act and acknowledged Student Assembly President Melody Mercedes and Faculty Senate President Ken O�Brien for their leadership and support within their represented groups. The Chancellor described an Open letter to State Legislators in support of the Empowerment Act which was endorsed by fifteen organizations representing thousands of businesses, municipalities, local governments and economic development agencies statewide. Chancellor Zimpher said later today the Governor will host a press conference to encourage the Legislators to support the key provisions of the Empowerment and Innovation Act. She concluded her report stating we stand firm in our support and advocacy of complete adoption of the act during this legislative session. 5. RESOLUTIONS Upon motion of Mr. Murad, seconded by Mr. Hunt, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. Appointment of Marti Anne Ellermann as Interim University Counsel of the State University of New York Resolved that Marti Anne Ellermann be, and hereby is, appointed Interim University Counsel of the State University of New York, effective immediately. (2010-042) Upon motion of Ms. Warren-Merrick, seconded by Dr. Ehrenberg, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. Approval Appointment of Dr. Linda E. Jones as Unit Head/Associate Vice President for Statutory Affairs � the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University Whereas the State University of New York and Alfred University entered into an agreement, dated February 11, 2009 (�Agreement�), relating to the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, which provides that �[t]he State University and Alfred University commit to a partnership based upon mutual respect, cooperation, and open and frequent communication in order to advance the interests of Alfred University and the College of Ceramics as academically and financially strong and viable institutions�; and Whereas the Agreement specifies that the unit head of the NYSCC shall have the title �Associate Vice President for Statutory Affairs,� and shall be the State University�s representative at, and the chief administrative officer of, the College of Ceramics; and Whereas the Agreement also specifies that the State University shall conduct a search for the unit head, at its sole cost, in which Alfred University shall participate, to fill this position, and the search, now concluded, was conducted by a search committee comprised of representatives of Alfred University, the State University, the Governor�s Office, and the community; and Whereas the President of Alfred University, Dr. Charles Edmondson, has appointed Dr. Linda Jones, a finalist candidate of the search committee, as unit head with the title �Associate Vice President for Statutory Affairs�; and Whereas pursuant to Education Law �355(1)(e), the appointment must be approved by the State University Board of Trustees; now, therefore be it Resolved that the appointment of Dr. Linda E. Jones as Associate Vice President for Statutory Affairs at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, at a State salary of $190,000, effective July 1, 2010, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-043) Chairman Hayden invited Dr. Jones to speak. She thanked the Trustees for appointing her and pledged to work diligently. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Chairman Hayden noted that the resolution for the Approval of Regional Tuition Rate � State University of New York Maritime College was being removed from the consent agenda.) Upon motion of Mrs. Lewin, seconded by Ms. Mercedes, the following consent agenda items were unanimously approved. Tax-Exempt Leasing Program - University Hospital Medical Center at Brooklyn Whereas pursuant to Title 18, Chapter 6 of the Unconsolidated Laws, as amended, State University of New York has the statutory authority to participate in the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York's Tax-Exempt Leasing Program ("Program") for hospitals and residential health care facilities; and Whereas University Hospital Medical Center at Brooklyn desires to participate in the Program to finance certain equipment; and Whereas it is desirable to finance the cost of the Hospital's equipment acquisition and installation through the Program; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the form and content of the proposed Master Lease and Sublease Agreement ("Agreement�) by and between the State University and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (copy on file in the Office of the Secretary of the University), be, and hereby is, approved; and, be it further Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to execute and deliver one or more said Agreements in the name and on behalf of the State University of New York, for and on behalf of University Hospital Medical Center at Brooklyn, with such changes and additions, not materially altering said Agreement, as may be found appropriate to effectuate the purposes thereof, and to provide all certifications, assurances or other documents, and to take any and all steps necessary and appropriate to enable the State University to participate in the Program for the acquisition and installation of the Hospital�s equipment in an amount not to exceed $25.0 million. (2010-044) Tax-Exempt Leasing Program - University Hospital Medical Center at Syracuse Whereas pursuant to Title 18, Chapter 6 of the Unconsolidated Laws, as amended, State University of New York has the statutory authority to participate in the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York's Tax-Exempt Leasing Program ("Program") for hospitals and residential health care facilities; and Whereas University Hospital Medical Center at Syracuse desires to participate in the Program to finance certain equipment; and Whereas it is desirable to finance the cost of the Hospital's equipment acquisition and installation through the Program; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the form and content of the proposed Master Lease and Sublease Agreement ("Agreement�) by and between the State University and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (copy on file in the Office of the Secretary of the University), be, and hereby is, approved; and, be it further Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to execute and deliver one or more said Agreements in the name and on behalf of the State University of New York, for and on behalf of University Hospital Medical Center at Syracuse, with such changes and additions, not materially altering said Agreement, as may be found appropriate to effectuate the purposes thereof, and to provide all certifications, assurances or other documents, and to take any and all steps necessary and appropriate to enable the State University to participate in the Program for the acquisition and installation of the Hospital�s equipment in an amount not to exceed $17.0 million. (2010-045) Naming of Dr. Sheila Johnson Applied Design Center � College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville Resolved that the naming of the Dr. Sheila Johnson Applied Design Center be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-046) Transfer of Jurisdiction of Land - College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Whereas the New York State Department of Transportation has requested that the State University consent to the transfer of jurisdiction to the Department of Transportation of certain lands under the jurisdiction of the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, which the Department of Transportation deems necessary for improvements to the State highway system; and Whereas the subject land is more particularly described on New York State Department of Transportation Acquisition Map, PIN 930694, Map No. 84-T, relating to Parcel 225, containing 1512 sq. ft. more or less; and Whereas Public Lands Law �3(4) authorizes the Commissioner of General Services to transfer jurisdiction of State land from one State entity to another, upon the consent of the State entity which has jurisdiction over such land or upon the Commissioner�s own initiative; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized, in the name of and on behalf of this Board, to consent to the transfer of jurisdiction over such land to the New York State Department of Transportation for the sole purpose of necessary improvements to the State highway system, and to execute and approve all documents, notices, maps or any other instruments necessary or proper to effect transfer of jurisdiction over such land to the New York State Department of Transportation for such purpose. (2010-047) Approval of Community College Capital Project Budgets � Bond Financed Resolved that the applications of the local sponsors of the community colleges identified below to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for financing of the State�s share of capital costs of the projects identified below, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby are, approved; and, be it further � Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to approve in the name of and on behalf of the State University of New York, in accordance with Chapters 464 and 465 of the Laws of 1972, any and all executed disbursement and use agreements between each such local sponsor and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York in support of the application of such local sponsor for capital construction financing approved herewith; and, be it further � Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to transmit such applications and disbursement and use agreements, as shall be approved pursuant to this resolution, to the State Director of the Budget for appropriate action. � DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Dutchess County, the local sponsor for Dutchess Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $175,000 of the total capital cost of $350,000 for the Dutchess Community College South Renovations Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-048) ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 2010-029 Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Erie County, local sponsor for Erie Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York with an increase in the financing of the State�s share from $2,068,000, previously approved under Resolution No. 2010-029, dated March 23, 2010, and Resolution No. 2009-012, dated January 27, 2009, to an amount not to exceed $2,533,877 of the total capital cost of $5,067,754 for the Exterior Masonry Restoration Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-049) HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Herkimer County, local sponsor for Herkimer County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $1,300,000 of the total capital cost of $2,600,000 for the Renovation of Science Labs & Roof Replacement Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-050) MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 2009-099 Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Oneida County, local sponsor for Mohawk Valley Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York with an increase in the financing of the State�s share from $3,225,688, previously approved under Resolution No. 2009-099, dated June 16, 2009, and Resolution No. 2009-061, dated May 12, 2009, to an amount not to exceed $7,725,688 of the total capital cost of $15,451,376 for the Field House Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-051) MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Oneida County, local sponsor for Mohawk Valley Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $280,000 of the total capital cost of $560,000 for the Pool/Gym Renovations Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is approved. (2010-052) NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 2009-018 Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Nassau County, local sponsor for Nassau Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York with an increase in the financing of the State�s share from $500,000, previously approved under Resolution No. 2009-018, dated January 27, 2009, and Resolution No. 2007-81, dated May 31, 2007, to an amount not to exceed $2,350,000 of the total capital cost of $4,700,000 for the Fire Alarm Upgrade Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-053) NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Franklin County and the Essex County Board of Supervisors, local sponsors for North Country Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $110,000 of the total capital cost of $220,000 for the 2009 Capital Planning, Architectural and Engineering Site Analysis Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-054) ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Onondaga County, local sponsor for Onondaga Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $9,450,000 of the total capital cost of $18,900,000 for the Construct New Academic/Administration Building-East Quad Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-055) ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Orange County, local sponsor for Orange County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $250,000 of the total capital cost of $500,000 for the Greenhouse Renovation Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-056) ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Orange County, local sponsor for Orange County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $250,000 of the total capital cost of $500,000 for the Parking Lot Creation/Paving Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-057) ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Orange County, local sponsor for Orange County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $556,000 of the total capital cost of $1,112,000 for the Power Distribution Upgrade Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-058) SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Schenectady County, local sponsor for Schenectady County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $350,000 of the total capital cost of $700,000 for the Renovate 201-203 State Street-Phase I Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-059) SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 2009-063 Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Schenectady County, local sponsor for Schenectady County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York with an increase in the financing of the State�s share from $2,883,800 previously approved under Resolution No. 2009-063, dated May 12, 2009, and Resolution No. 2005-162, dated November 9, 2005, to an amount not to exceed $3,682,300 of the total capital cost of $7,364,600 for the Construction Phase of the Culinary Arts Addition Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-060) SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Suffolk County, local sponsor for Suffolk County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $700,000 of the total capital cost of $1,400,000 for the Partial Renovation of Peconic Building Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-061) SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Suffolk County, local sponsor for Suffolk County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $3,775,000 of the total capital cost of $7,550,000 for the Installation of Cooling Systems Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-062) SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Suffolk County, local sponsor for Suffolk County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $450,000 of the total capital cost of $900,000 for the Security Notification Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-063) SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Suffolk County, local sponsor for Suffolk County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $150,000 of the total capital cost of $300,000 for the Infrastructure Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-064) SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Suffolk County, local sponsor for Suffolk County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New for financing of the State�s share in the amount not to exceed $16,200,000 of the total capital cost of $32,400,000 for the Learning Resource Center � Grant Campus Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-065) SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 2006-125 Resolved that the application of the Legislature of Suffolk County, local sponsor for Suffolk County Community College, to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York with an increase in the financing of the State�s share from $800,000, previously approved under Resolution No. 2006-125, dated September 26, 2006, to an amount not to exceed $11,800,000 of the total capital cost of $23,600,000 for the Science, Technology and General Classroom Building Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-066) Approval of Community College Capital Project Budgets � Hard Dollar BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the capital budget for Broome Community College, State�s share in the amount of $250,000 of the total capital cost of $500,000 for the Gas Line Replacement Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-067) ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Resolved that the capital budget for Orange County Community College, State�s share in the amount of $19,000 of the total capital cost of $38,000 for the Power Distribution Upgrade Project, being in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2009, be, and hereby is, approved. (2010-068) Withholding Salary Adjustments for Managerial/Confidential Employees in the State University�s Professional Service Whereas by Resolution 2008-07 adopted January 15, 2008, the Board approved Guidelines for Salary Adjustments for Certain Managerial/Confidential Employees in the Professional Service of the State University, dated January 15, 2008 (�Guidelines�) and the Salary Schedule for Managerial/Confidential Employees in the Professional Service of the State University of New York, dated January 15, 2008 (�Salary Schedule�); and Whereas, in part, the Guidelines authorize an increase in the basic annual salary of incumbents of positions designated managerial or confidential in the State University Professional Service that in the aggregate shall not exceed 4% of the total basic annual salary rates in effect on March 31, 2010 (�4% 2010 Basic Salary Adjustment�), and authorize the Chancellor, with respect to System employees, and each campus president to distribute the money as an across-the-board percentage to M/C employees or use a portion of the funds as a merit pool to reward performance; and Whereas, in part, the Guidelines establish a 1% discretionary pool, effective July 1, 2010, for distribution to incumbents to recognize meritorious service from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 (�1% 2010 Merit Adjustment�); and Whereas the Guidelines and Salary Schedule authorize salary adjustments comparable to salary adjustments for managerial/confidential employees of Executive Department agencies authorized by Ch. 10 L. 2008; and Whereas the Nation and State are in the midst of an unanticipated, serious and continuing fiscal emergency; and Whereas the State University and its constituent campuses recognize the severity of the financial crisis; and Whereas, by memorandum dated March 11, 2010, the Director of the Budget announced a determination to withhold from managerial/-confidential employees of Executive Department agencies the four percent 2010-2011 general salary increase and to allow payment of the 2010-2011 performance and merit awards; and Whereas the presidents of the State-operated campuses agree to withhold the 4% 2010 Basic Salary Adjustment and to pay the 1% 2010 Merit Adjustment on their respective campuses; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Board directs the Chancellor, with respect to System employees, and each president with respect to campus employees to withhold from managerial/confidential employees the 4% 2010 Basic Salary Adjustment and to pay the 1% 2010 Merit Adjustment; and be it further Resolved that the Salary Schedule be, and hereby is, amended to read as the Salary Schedule attached hereto. (2010-069) 2010 Retirement Incentive Program (NYSUT) Whereas legislation has been enacted in the 2010 legislative session (Ch. 45 L. 2010) to establish a mandatory retirement incentive program for certain eligible employees of the State University�s State-operated institutions, among others; and Whereas benefits of the retirement incentive program are available to employees (�Eligible Employees�) at the State-operated institutions who are members of New York State United Teachers affiliated bargaining units, who are between the ages of 55 and 61, and who have between 25 and 29 years of creditable service in the New York State and Local Employees� Retirement System or New York State Teachers� Retirement Systems; and, Whereas it is expected that the retirement incentive legislation will assist the University in achieving permanent cost savings and in preparing for the 2010-2011 academic year; and Whereas Ch. 45 L. 2010 requires the State University Board to establish an open period (�Open Period�), of no fewer than 90 days ending no later than December 31, 2010, during which an Eligible Employee at a State-operated campus may elect to participate in the retirement incentive program; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees establishes the Open Period as the period between October 3, 2010 and December 31, 2010; and be it further Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to take such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to implement the enacted retirement incentive program for Eligible Employees. (2010-070) Stony Brook University Hospital - Quality Assessment Review Board Whereas by Resolution 2007-28, adopted March 20, 2007, the State University Board of Trustees established a Quality Assessment Review Board for Stony Brook University Hospital; and Whereas Resolution 2007-28 defined the role, function and qualifications for membership on the QARB and provided that members of the QARB be appointed by the State University Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Chancellor, in consultation with the President of Stony Brook University; and Whereas by Resolution 2007-99, adopted May 31, 2007, the State University Board appointed the initial members of the Quality Assessment Review Board for a term of three years, whose terms are about to expire; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the following individuals be, and hereby are, reappointed to the Quality Assessment Review Board for a second term of three years and that Mr.�John Gallagher be designated as its Chair: Beresford Adams John Gallagher Arthur Aufses William Greene Matthew Cody Martin Karpeh Harry Davitian Steven Strongwater Richard Fine and, be it further Resolved that the following individuals be, and hereby are, appointed to the Quality Assessment Review Board to fill vacancies: Michael Davison Richard Villanti Monica Santoro (2010-071) Approval of Application for Invictus Preparatory Charter School (Brooklyn) Whereas the Charter Schools Institute (the �Institute�) has determined that the application for the Invictus Preparatory Charter School (the �Recommended Application�), to be located in Brooklyn, shows great promise and meets all applicable legal requirements, and has recommended that it be approved as set forth in the Institute�s Summary of Findings and Recommendations Report for the proposed school (copy on file in the Office of the Vice Chancellor and the Secretary of the University, and in the Albany office of the Institute), which the Board of Trustees has reviewed; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Recommended Application and the school described therein meet the requirements of the New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended) and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations; and be it further Resolved that the applicant submitting the Recommended Application and the founding team described therein demonstrate the ability to operate the proposed school in an educationally and fiscally sound manner; and be it further Resolved that approving the Recommended Application is likely to improve student learning and achievement and materially further the purposes set out in subdivision 2850(2) of the Education Law; and be it further Resolved that the Recommended Application be, and hereby is, approved; and be it further Resolved that the Institute be, and hereby is, directed to: 1) enter into a proposed charter with the applicant of the Recommended Application, which shall include such assurances and terms as the Institute shall deem necessary and appropriate; and 2) thereafter to submit such proposed charter to the Board of Regents for its review, comment and potential approval. (2010-072) Approval of Application for Achievement First Aspire Charter School (Brooklyn) Whereas the Charter Schools Institute (the �Institute�) has determined the application for the Achievement First Aspire Charter School (the �Recommended Application�), to be located in Brooklyn, shows great promise and meets all applicable legal requirements, and has recommended that it be approved as set forth in the Institute�s Summary of Findings and Recommendations report for the proposed school (copy on file in the Office of the Vice Chancellor and the Secretary of the University and in the Albany office of the Institute), which the Board of Trustees has reviewed; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Recommended Application and the school described therein meet the requirements of the New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended) and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations; and be it further Resolved that the applicant submitting the Recommended Application and the founding team described therein demonstrate the ability to operate the proposed school in an educationally and fiscally sound manner; and be it further Resolved that approving the Recommended Application is likely to improve student learning and achievement and materially further the purposes set out in subdivision 2850(2) of the Education Law; and be it further Resolved that the Recommended Application be, and hereby is, approved; and be it further Resolved that the Institute be, and hereby is, directed to: 1) enter into a proposed charter with the applicant of the Recommended Application, which shall include such assurances and terms as the Institute shall deem necessary and appropriate; and 2) thereafter to submit such proposed charter to the Board of Regents for its review, comment and potential approval. (2010-073) Approval of Application for Boys Preparatory Charter School of New York (Bronx) Whereas the Charter Schools Institute (the �Institute�) has determined that the application for the Boys Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx (the �Recommended Application�), to be located in the Bronx, shows great promise and meets all applicable legal requirements, and has recommended that it be approved as set forth in the Institute�s Summary of Findings and Recommendations report for the proposed school (copy on file in the Office of the Vice Chancellor and the Secretary of the University and the Albany office of the Institute), which the Board of Trustees has reviewed; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Recommended Application and the school described therein meet the requirements of the New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended) and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations; and be it further Resolved that the applicant submitting the Recommended Application and the founding team described therein demonstrate the ability to operate the proposed school in an educationally and fiscally sound manner; and be it further Resolved that approving the Recommended Application is likely to improve student learning and achievement and materially further the purposes set out in subdivision 2850(2) of the Education Law, and be it further Resolved that the Recommended Application be, and hereby is, approved; and be it further Resolved that the Institute be, and hereby is, directed to: 1) enter into a proposed charter with the applicant of the Recommended Application, which shall include such assurances and terms as the Institute shall deem necessary and appropriate; and 2) thereafter to submit such proposed charter to the Board of Regents for its review, comment and potential approval. (2010-074) Approval of Application for Explore Excel Charter School (Brooklyn) Whereas the Charter Schools Institute (the �Institute�) has determined that the application for the Explore Excel Charter School (the �Recommended Application�), to be located in Brooklyn, shows great promise and meets all applicable legal requirements, and has recommended that it be approved as set forth in the Institute�s Summary of Findings and Recommendations for the proposed school (copy on file in the Office of the Vice Chancellor and the Secretary of the University and the Albany office of the Institute), which the Board of Trustees has reviewed; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Recommended Application and the school described therein meet the requirements of the New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended) and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations; and be it further Resolved that the applicant submitting the Recommended Application and the founding team described therein demonstrate the ability to operate the proposed school in an educationally and fiscally sound manner; and be it further Resolved that approving the Recommended Application is likely to improve student learning and achievement and materially further the purposes set out in subdivision 2850(2) of the Education Law, and be it further Resolved that the Recommended Application be, and hereby is, approved; and be it further Resolved that the Institute be, and hereby is, directed to: 1) enter into a proposed charter with the applicant of the Recommended Application, which shall include such assurances and terms as the Institute shall deem necessary and appropriate; and 2) thereafter to submit such proposed charter to the Board of Regents for its review, comment and potential approval. (2010-075) Approval of Application for True North Genesee Preparatory Charter School (Rochester) Whereas the Charter Schools Institute (the �Institute�) has determined that the application for the True North Genesee Preparatory Charter School (the �Recommended Application�), to be located in Rochester, shows great promise and meets all applicable legal requirements, and has recommended that it be approved as set forth in the Institute�s Summary of Findings and Recommendations report for the proposed school (copy on file in the Office of the Vice Chancellor and the Secretary of the University and the Albany office of the Institute), which the Board of Trustees has reviewed; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Recommended Application and the school described therein meet the requirements of the New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended) and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations; and be it further Resolved that the applicant submitting the Recommended Application and the founding team described therein demonstrate the ability to operate the proposed school in an educationally and fiscally sound manner; and be it further Resolved that approving the Recommended Application is likely to improve student learning and achievement and materially further the purposes set out in subdivision 2850(2) of the Education Law, and be it further Resolved that the Recommended Application be, and hereby is, approved; and be it further Resolved that the Institute be, and hereby is, directed to: 1) enter into a proposed charter with the applicant of the Recommended Application, which shall include such assurances and terms as the Institute shall deem necessary and appropriate; and 2) thereafter to submit such proposed charter to the Board of Regents for its review, comment and potential approval. (2010-076) Approval of Application for EHTP Pact Charter School (Manhattan) Whereas the Charter Schools Institute (the �Institute�) has determined that the application for the EHTP Pact Charter School (the �Recommended Application�), to be located in Manhattan, shows great promise and meets all applicable legal requirements, and has recommended that it be approved as set forth in the Institute�s Summary of Findings and Recommendations report for the proposed school (copy on file in the Office of the Vice Chancellor and the Secretary of the University and the Albany office of the Institute), which the Board of Trustees has reviewed; and Whereas the applicants have requested a waiver of the charter agreement provision usually imposed by the Board of Trustees that prohibits more than 40 percent of a charter school board from being affiliated with any single entity other than another charter school, in this case, the East Harlem Tutorial Program, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation exempt from federal taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the Institute recommends that the waiver be granted to permit up to 60 percent of the school board to be so affiliated (the �Request for Waiver�); now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Recommended Application and the school described therein meet the requirements of the New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended) and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations; and be it further Resolved that the applicants submitting the Recommended Application and the founding team described therein demonstrate the ability to operate the proposed school in an educationally and fiscally sound manner; and be it further Resolved that approving the Recommended Application is likely to improve student learning and achievement and materially further the purposes set out in subdivision 2850(2) of the Education Law; and be it further Resolved that the Request for Waiver be, and hereby is, approved; and be it further Resolved that the Recommended Application be, and hereby is, approved; and be it further Resolved that the Institute be, and hereby is, directed to: 1) enter into a proposed charter with the applicants of the Recommended Application, which shall include such assurances and terms as the Institute shall deem necessary and appropriate; and 2) thereafter to submit such proposed charter to the Board of Regents for its review, comment and potential approval. (2010-077) Federal Grants to Charter Schools Resolved that the Federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) grants of the types and to the entities identified below, in the amounts specified, be, and hereby are, approved with such conditions and restrictions as the Charter Schools Institute deems necessary and appropriate: * Brooklyn Dreams Charter School (Brooklyn), $600,000, for planning and implementation activities over a 27-month program period; * Explore Excel Charter School (Brooklyn), $600,000, for planning and implementation activities over a 36-month program period; * * Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys (Albany), $600,000, for planning and implementation activities over a 27-month program period; * Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls (Albany), $599,998, for planning and implementation activities over a 27-month program period; * Harlem Success Academy Charter School 5 (Manhattan), $488,266, for planning and implementation activities over a 27-month program period; * Bronx Success Academy Charter School 1 (Bronx), $488,266, for planning and implementation activities over a 27-month program period; * Icahn Charter School 5 (Bronx), $532,651, for planning and implementation activities over a 36-month program period; * New World Preparatory Charter School (Staten Island), $599,157, for planning and implementation activities over a 27-month program period; * East New York Collegiate Charter School (Brooklyn), $600,000, for planning and implementation activities over a 27-month program period; * Crown Heights Collegiate Charter School (Brooklyn), $600,000, for planning and implementation activities over a 27-month program period; * New Hope Academy Charter School (Brooklyn), $599,953, for planning and implementation activities over a 27-month program period; * Boys Preparatory Charter School (Bronx), $515,867, for planning and implementation activities over a 36-month program period; and * EHTP Pact Charter School (Manhattan), $530,550, for planning and implementation activities over a 36-month program period. (2010-078) Degree Authorization for the College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville Resolved that the Chancellor be, and hereby is, directed to seek the authorization of the Board of Regents for the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville to confer the degree of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.). (2010-079) Upon motion of Mrs. Lewin, seconded by Ms. Mercedes with Dr. Ehrenberg abstaining, the following resolution was adopted. Acquisition of Property - State University of New York, College of Veterinary Medicine Whereas Education Law �5716 authorizes Cornell University to convey land to the State of New York, without consideration, upon which the State may erect buildings, owned by the State, for the purposes of the State University�s statutory colleges at Cornell; and Whereas Cornell University proposes to convey to the State, without consideration and pursuant to an agreement required by Education Law �5716 (�Agreement�), approximately 8.05 acres located in the Town of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, the approximate location of which in indicated in the map attached hereto, for the purpose of the construction of a Teaching Dairy Barn for the College of Veterinary Medicine; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to execute the Agreement and any and all other documents, notices, maps, or any other instruments necessary or appropriate to effect the acquisition of title to and possession of such property. (2010-080) 7. NON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Hayden called upon Secretary O�Connor to present the resolution pulled from the consent agenda. Mr. O�Connor stated since 1997, the Maritime College has had a regional tuition rate as a result of being recognized by the Federal government as a regional Maritime Academy. He said as a result, students from those states which do not have maritime academies have been able to attend Maritime College under the in-state tuition rate. Mr. O�Connor said the College is requesting additional flexibility in setting that tuition rate to 125% of the in-state tuition for currently enrolled students and to 150% of the in-state rate for students entering the fall of 2010 and later, and that this change will not affect students who are New York state residents. Secretary O�Connor stated that this rate is greater than the in-state rate but less than the out-of-state rate and that it is estimated there will be 270 returning students and 90 new students that will be impacted by this change. Upon motion of Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Murad, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. Regional Tuition Rate - State University of New York Maritime College Whereas the State University Maritime College is a state maritime academy under federal law (46 U.S.C. Section 51501 et seq.) and is administered and funded in accordance with federal requirements; and Whereas Maritime College is a regional maritime academy in accordance with an agreement with the United States of America, and under this regional academy status, has charged students from the participating states in-state tuition rates as authorized by this Board of Trustees pursuant to Resolution 97-70, adopted May 28, 1997; and Whereas Maritime College has requested more flexibility in its ability to set rates for students from outside of New York State; now therefore, be it Resolved that the Chancellor or designee be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to prepare, in accordance with the provisions of the State Administrative Procedure Act, a Notice of Emergency Adoption and Proposed Rulemaking with respect to amendments to section 302.5 of Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, to read as follows (brackets denote old material to be deleted; underlining denotes new material to be added): Section 302.5. Tuition charge for nonresident students at Maritime College. � (a) The chancellor hereby is authorized to execute in the name and under the seal of the State University on behalf of the Maritime College thereof, an agreement with the United States of America, acting through the Maritime Administration of the Department of Transportation, under the Maritime Academy Act of 1958 (Public Law 85-672) and applicable regulations, for annual payments in support of the Maritime College, including agreement to admit students resident in other states, and for subsidy payments with respect to students attending the Maritime College and further including agreements with other states to participate in a regional maritime academy whereby students from participating states are charged [the tuition role for State residents] a special tuition rate as determined by the president of Maritime College with the approval of the chancellor or designee, provided that such rate is less than the rate charged out-of-state students but greater than the rate charged New York State residents, �in accordance with Federal requirements. (b) The increased annual payment in support of the Maritime College upon condition of admitting students residents in other states shall be received in discharge of such amount of the established nonresident tuition charge rate as shall reduce it to the special rate described in paragraph (a) above [rate charged State residents] in the case of such students admitted under Federal requirements. (2010-081) Dr. David Lavallee presented the following three resolutions for distinguished professorships stating they exemplify the very best in our tradition of teaching, service and research. Mr. Hayden said this is the highest award a very important moment in the annual calendar of the University and congratulated the honoraries. Upon motion of Mr. Bellafiore, seconded by Ms. Warren-Merrick, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. Appointment of Distinguished Professors Whereas the State University of New York Board of Trustees has proudly established a historic tradition of acknowledging and honoring extraordinary faculty achievement through appointment to Distinguished Faculty Rank; and Whereas the appointment to Distinguished Faculty Rank is both a system-wide distinction and a promotion in rank; and Whereas Distinguished Faculty Rank has, heretofore, been limited to the state-operated campuses because a promotion in rank is a personnel matter over which the local community colleges� Board of Trustees exercise authority; and Whereas the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor Zimpher and the State University�s executive leadership wish to extend SUNY�s highest tribute to the Community Colleges in recognition of the extraordinary contributions and achievements of faculty in this sector; and Whereas the SUNY Board of Trustees has the authority to bestow system-wide distinctions; now, therefore, be it, Resolved that each faculty member listed below be, and hereby is, appointed to the rank of Distinguished Professor at the State University of New York campus indicated, effective May 11, 2010: Professor Leonard Epstein, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Professor Alexis Levitin, English, SUNY Plattsburgh Professor Steven Lynn, Psychology, Binghamton University Professor Sanford Miller, Mathematics, SUNY Brockport Professor John Parise, Geosciences, Stony Brook University Professor James Piorkowski, Music, SUNY Fredonia (2010-082) Appointment of Distinguished Service Professors Whereas the State University of New York Board of Trustees has proudly established a historic tradition of acknowledging and honoring extraordinary faculty achievement through appointment to Distinguished Faculty Rank; and Whereas the appointment to Distinguished Faculty Rank is both a system-wide distinction and a promotion in rank; and Whereas Distinguished Faculty Rank has, heretofore, been limited to the state-operated campuses because a promotion in rank is a personnel matter over which the local community colleges� Board of Trustees exercise authority; and Whereas the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor Zimpher and the State University�s executive leadership wish to extend SUNY�s highest tribute to the Community Colleges in recognition of the extraordinary contributions and achievements of faculty in this sector; and Whereas the SUNY Board of Trustees has the authority to bestow system-wide distinctions; now, therefore be it Resolved that the faculty members listed below each be, and hereby is, promoted to the rank of Distinguished Service Professor at the state-operated campus indicated, effective May 11, 2010: Professor H. Ragjavendra Rao, Management Science and Systems, Buffalo University Professor David Carson, History and Social Studies, SUNY Buffalo State College Professor Suzanne Mirra, Pathology, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Professor Barbara Warkentine, Science, Maritime College Professor Alfred Frederick, Curriculum and Instruction, SUNY Oswego Professor Edward Miller, Chemistry, SUNY Plattsburgh and, be it further, Resolved that the faculty members listed below, hereby is, appointed as Distinguished Service Professor as an honorific distinction at the campus indicated, effective May 11, 2010: Professor Gene Grabiner, Social Science, Erie Community College Professor Arthur Kopelman, Science and Mathematics, Fashion Institute of Technology: Professor Barbara Connolly, Behavioral and Social Sciences Westchester Community College (2010-083) Appointment of Distinguished Teaching Professors Whereas the State University of New York Board of Trustees has proudly established a historic tradition of acknowledging and honoring extraordinary faculty achievement through appointment to Distinguished Faculty Rank; and Whereas the appointment to Distinguished Faculty Rank is both a system-wide distinction and a promotion in rank; and Whereas Distinguished Faculty Rank has, heretofore, been limited to the state-operated campuses because a promotion in rank is a personnel matter over which the local community colleges� Board of Trustees exercise authority; and Whereas the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor Zimpher and the State University�s executive leadership wish to extend SUNY�s highest tribute to the Community Colleges in recognition of the extraordinary contributions and achievements of faculty in this sector; and Whereas the SUNY Board of Trustees has the authority to bestow system-wide distinctions; now, therefore, be it, Resolved that the faculty members listed below each be, and hereby is, promoted to the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor at the state-operated campus indicated, effective May 11, 2010: Professor Antonio E. Alfonso, Surgery, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Professor David K. Geiger, Chemistry, SUNY Geneseo Professor Mark Karwan, Industrial and Systems Engineering, University at Buffalo Professor Robin W. Kimmerer, Environmental and Forest Biology, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry Professor Susan Leist, English, SUNY Buffalo State College Professor Thomas Loughlin, Theatre and Dance, SUNY Fredonia Professor Stephen Vitkun, Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University and, be it further, Resolved that the faculty members listed below each be, and hereby is, appointed as Distinguished Teaching Professor as an honorific distinction at the campus indicated, effective May 11, 2010: Professor Richard Firenze, Biology, Broome Community College Professor Bernard Gorman, Psychology, Nassau Community College (2010-084) Mr. Hayden said with the implementation of the Strategic Plan, the Chancellor will be reorganizing her office to more effectively pursue implementation of the component parts of the plan. He said he feels the Board needs to do likewise and that it is time to begin the process of seriously rationalizing the way in which the Board conducts business. The Chairman said that implicit in this, is a schedule that makes more sense, with fewer but larger committees so that we do not confront quorum issues, while eliminating several meetings in several locations on various dates. He requested and was authorized by the Board to assemble a small task force of Trustees to pursue this subject matter. The Chairman said that a proposed calendar is before the Trustees and several members have indicated concerns regarding locations and dates. He asked that Trustees communicate those conflicts to him via email and that every effort will be made to accommodate member requests. Dr. O�Brien commended the trustees for the report to 21 distinguished faculty across the system. He said it is an extraordinary event in a faculty member�s life to be named a SUNY Distinguished professor, distinguished service or distinguished teaching professor or distinguished librarian. Chairman Hayden called for other comments. Ms. Mercedes thanked Governor Patterson for his recorded message to students aired at the Student Assembly Conference as well as Budget Director, Robert Megna, who attended and held a candid conversation enlightening the students as to what is going on within New York State. She thanked Chancellor Zimpher for her Strategic Plan and Power of SUNY presentations which were very well received. 8. OBSERVER REPORTS Chairman Hayden called for comments from observers. Dr. Tina Good, Faculty Council President who said the group held its semi-annual plenary meeting hosted by Erie Community College and thanked President Jack Quinn, the faculty and staff for their hospitality. She said they held discussions on the education pipeline, student mobility and strategic plan led by the Johanna Duncan-Poitier, David Lavallee and the Chancellor and she expressed appreciation for their participation. Dr. Good also said at that plenary a resolution was passed expressing appreciation to the Board in support for their adoption of the Student Assessment resolution in March. She also said that she has been reelected as president of the faculty council and is looking forward to working with the Chancellor and Provost in further implementation of the Strategic Plan and the student mobility initiative. She wished Melody Mercedes well in her future endeavors and said it has been a pleasure to work with her. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Ms. Warren-Merrick, seconded by Dr. Ehrenberg, the Public meeting was adjourned at 1:57 p.m. 18 -32- Board Minutes May 11, 2010