Minutes of Meetings of the Board of Trustees of State University of New York January 25, 2012 (Subject-to-Correction) The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York met on January 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the State University of New York College of Optometry, New York, New York, pursuant to calls sent by the Office of the Secretary of the University on January 5, 2012. January 25, 2012 10:00 a.m. Trustees present: Chairman McCall, Ms. Beachner, Mr. Belluck, Dr. Ehrenberg, Dr. Good, Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Lewin, Dr. Lichtman, Mr. Murad, Dr. O’Brien, Mr. Staller, Mr. Spielvogel, Mrs. Warren-Merrick, Dr. Noguera Trustees absent: Ms. Sanford Also present: Chancellor Zimpher; Provost David Lavallee; Mrs. Duncan-Poitier; Mr. Howard, Mr. Hutzley, Ms. Gambrill, Ms. LoTurco, Ms. Hengsterman 1. CONVENING OF PUBLIC MEETING Mr. McCall convened the Public Meeting at 10:15 a.m. which was held at the State University of New York, College of Optometry, New York, New York. It was noted there were thirteen members participating, including two non-voting members in person. Chairman McCall noted that this is the first Board of Trustees Public Meeting in the year 2012. Mr. McCall declared a quorum and stated there will be a number of resolutions and several personnel matters to act on. 2. CONVENING OF EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:20 a.m., Mr. McCall called for an Executive Session under provisions of Section 105 of Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, as follows: (1) (d) "discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation"; (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 Mrs. Warren-Merrick, seconded by Mr. Murad, it was unanimously agreed to convene an Executive Session for the purposes specified by Mr. McCall. Mr. McCall recessed the Executive Session at 1:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Trustees present: Chairman McCall, Ms. Beachner, Mr. Belluck, Dr. Ehrenberg, Dr. Good, Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Lewin, Dr. Lichtman, Mr. Murad, Dr. O’Brien, Mr. Staller, Mr. Spielvogel, Mrs. Warren-Merrick, Dr. Noguera Trustees absent: Ms. Sanford Also present: Chancellor Zimpher; Dr. Lavallee; Mrs. Duncan-Poitier; Mr. Howard, Mr. Hutzley, Ms. Gambrill, Ms. LoTurco, Ms. Hengsterman 3. RECONVENING OF PUBLIC MEETING On January 25, 2012 at 1:30 p.m., Mr. McCall reconvened the Public Meeting, which was held at the State University of New York, College of Optometry, New York, New York. He acknowledged that David Heath, President of SUNY College of Optometry, was also present. No action was taken during Executive Session. 4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Chairman McCall thanked President Heath for hosting and for his leadership in managing the SUNY College of Optometry. Mr. McCall also noted that during the few months he has been serving as Chair, he has had the privilege to visit many of SUNY Campuses; participated in activities such as the State University address, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, in which the Governor and other agencies of the State of New York were present. He also thanked the Trustees and recognized their hard work and dedication they put to fulfill the mission of the State University. Mr. McCall then called on Chancellor Zimpher who introduced her regular report to the Board. Chancellor Zimpher thanked Chairman McCall and mentioned that she too attended the Martin Luther King Day event at the Empire State Plaza. She then added that Chairman McCall was honored by SUNY Downstate Medical Center and received a Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award. Chancellor Zimpher also thanked President David Heath for his hospitality, and noted that the SUNY College of Optometry is also the home of the New York City office for SUNY System Administration officials. She then invited President Heath to give his welcome remarks. President Heath thanked the audience and all the members of the Board of Trustees for their support over the years. He recognized that these last few years have been challenging and acknowledged that perhaps they could not have made it without the Board’s help and guidance. He then extended an invitation that he gave four years ago to Chairman McCall, Trustee Spielvogel and Lewin, to all the Board of Trustee members to take a personal tour of the College, and have lunch with him. President Heath noted, he is aware of the sector within SUNY system that is labeled as the other doctoral institutions - Upstate and Downstate, Optometry, Maritime, and ESF - and indicated that despite their being labeled as outliers in some budgetary discussions, SUNY College of Optometry has a very special place within the SUNY system and meets significant needs within the State. He concluded his remarks by welcoming and thanking everyone. 5. CHANCELLOR’S REPORT Chancellor Zimpher began her report by directing the Trustees to the good news pamphlet found in their materials and asked that they review at their convenience. She proceeded by indicating that last year’s video titled “It’s Catching On” was a success and marked 25,000 hits. The Chancellor announced that a video titled “We’re on to Something Big” was shown during this year’s State of the University Address. Since presenting this video at the State of the University, they have had over 6,000 hits, which is well on its way to topping the 25,000 mark from last year. The new video was then shown to the audience. Chancellor Zimpher noted that each campus has had the opportunity to choose their slogan, and indicated it adds to the entirety of the SUNY Advantage. She then summarized the 2012 State of the University Address “Getting Down to Business” and described the following topics: The Power of SUNY; NY/SUNY 2020 and Governor Cuomo’s encouraging remarks towards SUNY; The Annual SUNY National Conference; the three by three concept of the Iron Triangle idea: three steps to reducing costs, three steps of increasing productivity and three steps to continued access and completion; the performance-based allocation concept; Shared Services; Systemness; becoming more disciplined, IT Systems Integration; Productivity, which includes the transferability of credits from a two year school to a baccalaureate institution; and the potential of online university for SUNY. Chancellor Zimpher asked Chairman McCall for the consent to allow the Secretary to read the Systemness Resolution. Harnessing Systemness Upon motion of Dr. Ehrenberg, seconded by Ms. Lewin, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present. Whereas on January 9, 2012, Chancellor Zimpher delivered the State of the University address which outlined a plan for 2012 that expands upon programs and initiatives already at work within the system while focusing its efforts on breaking down the walls of the “iron triangle” of higher education—cost, productivity, and access & completion; and Whereas in 2012 and beyond, SUNY will tap into the power of “systemness” to create a more affordable, productive, and accessible university, while doing its part to generate economic development, create jobs, and prepare the workforce of tomorrow for New York State; and Whereas systemness can be the unifying force behind The State University of New York’s many assets. Beyond the individual strengths that each of our 64 campuses possess, there is a powerful and unmatched capacity to reach our most ambitious goals together and to realize our highest achievements; and Whereas within the 2012 plan there are 9 major initiatives under the three walls of the iron triangle - cost, productivity and access/completion that will serve as the next steps in moving the dial on defining and utilizing systemness: CONTROL COSTS • Shared Services * Performance-based allocations • Systems integration INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY • Delivering on 6 Big Ideas • Eliminate remediation • Strategic enrollment management ENSURE ACCESS & COMPLETION • Transfer mobility • Distance learning • Completion rate targets Now, therefore, be it Resolved that the SUNY Board of Trustees expresses its full support for the initiatives outlined in the 2012 State of the University address, and will continue to advocate for The Power of SUNY and will take all reasonable steps to support the strength and success of the plan in the future. (2012-001) Chairman McCall invited the members to comment on it. Mr. Staller stated that although the board approved the overall support resolution, an appropriate committee will consider and vote to execute on each part of it. Mr. O’Brien congratulated Chancellor Zimpher for her presentations, and for establishing and putting forward her objectives. Because Trustee Noguera had to leave to teach a class, Chairman McCall called upon Trustee Noguera as Chair of the Education, College Readiness and Success Committee, to present his report, while recognizing he was diverging from the agenda. 6. COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Education, College Readiness and Success Dr. Noguera gave a brief summary of the committee’s earlier meeting, which included Mrs. Lewin, Dr. O’Brien, Dr. Good, and Mr. Spielvogel, as well as Senior Vice Chancellor Duncan-Poiter, and other staff and representatives from the community in New York City Community School District 15. During the meeting the committee voted to adopt new policies to reproduce successful charter schools, and the committee voted to approve a number of actions under the authority delegated to it by the full board. Chairman McCall noted that no action was required. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the Board’s Meeting Held on November 22nd, 2011 Upon motion of Mr. Murad, seconded by Mr. Spielvogel, the proposed minutes were approved by affirmative votes from all present as the official minutes of the meetings held. 8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Chairman McCall called upon Mr. Howard for the resolutions from the consent agenda from the committees. Transfer of Jurisdiction of Land - College of Oswego Upon motion of Mr. Beachner, seconded by Mr. Spielvogel, the following resolutions were approved by affirmative votes from all present. 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 College at Oswego, which the Department of Transportation deems necessary for improvements to the State highway system; and Whereas the subject land is more particularly shown on the maps attached hereto, containing a total of 1.0064 acres 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. (2012-002) Abandonment and Conveyance of Real Property – SUNY Institute of Technology Whereas the State University Board of Trustees has determined that the property described hereinafter, located at the SUNY Institute of Technology, is no longer necessary or useful to the purposes of the State University; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to declare abandoned property, located within the Edic Road Bypass, in the Town of Marcy, Oneida County, containing in total an area not to exceed approximately 19 acres of land, the approximate location of which is indicated in the attached map; and, be it further Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to take all steps necessary to execute or approve, in the name of and on behalf of this Board, all documents, notices, maps, or any other instruments necessary or proper in order that such land may be conveyed by the Office of General Services in accordance with Sections 30-a(1) and 34 of the Public Lands Law to the County of Oneida for the purpose of maintaining the Edic Road Bypass which runs alongside the main campus of the SUNY Institute of Technology. (2012-003) 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 million. (2012-004) 9. COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS Academic Medical Centers/Hospitals Trustee Murad provided the group with a brief report. The Committee’s last meeting was on Monday, January 23, 2012. Those present at the last meeting included Associate Vice Chancellor Kathleen Preston, Mr. Staller, Dr. Lichtman, Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Lewin and Dr. O’Brien, as well as representatives from Upstate and Downstate University Hospitals. Mr. Murad noted the three main topics discussed were Budget, Quality Issues, and Procurement. He expressed his gratitude for the Governor’s support in proposing $60 million in State support for the hospitals. Mr. Murad noted that the Board had requested $115 million mostly due to operating expenses such as employees’ fringe benefits. He also mentioned that the Board requested $600 million for capital funding, but it has not been approved. The committee recommended for the Board of Trustees to advocate to the Executive and the Legislature for state resources. During their meeting, the committee also agreed to consider quality of care, patient safety and patient satisfaction issues on a regular schedule over the coming year. Quality-related topics will be discussed four times over the next six months, and there will also be continued monitoring of the hospitals’ performance. Chairman McCall thanked Mr. Murad for his report, and asked if there were any questions or comments. Mr. Belluck commented regarding his visit at Upstate Medical, and encouraged the Board to advocate for state resources to be allocated to these hospitals. Chairman McCall agreed with the importance and impact that these resources would bring to these hospitals. Chairman McCall then called upon Mrs. Warren-Merrick to present the Academic Affairs committee report. Academic Affairs Mrs. Warren-Merrick indicated that the committee met on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the SUNY College of Optometry. There were three main topics discussed during this meeting: Community Colleges, Diversity, and Academic Programs. She also noted that there were a few presentations during this meeting, including: an update by Mrs. Duncan-Poitier on Community Colleges, Mr. Carlos Medina, Chief Diversity Officer gave a presentation on “Creating a Culture of Diversity and Overview of ODEI Programs”, and a presentation and discussion by Dr. Elizabeth Bringsjord, Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs and Planning, regarding SUNY Master Plan for 2012. Provost Lavallee also reported on Strategic Planning, Strategic Enrollment Management, and the Report Card at their last meeting. Ms. Warren-Merrick proceeded by introducing the resolutions which the Committee would bring before the board, and asked Provost Lavallee to present the first resolution on their agenda, which was Awarding of Honorary Degrees. Provost Lavallee then gave a synopsis of the resolution being presented to the board. The candidates are 20 accomplished and prominent individuals who will be receiving honorary degrees at 10 of the campuses. Dr. Lavallee also stated that the committee reviews these nominees two or three times a year in order to approve individuals for the commencement ceremonies. Awarding of Honorary Degrees Upon motion of Mr. Staller, seconded by Mr. Murad, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present. Resolved that the candidates for Honorary Degrees set forth in a listing which has been filed with Secretary of the University under date of January 25, 2012 be, and hereby are, approved for conferral of such degrees on the dates and at the placed specified in the listing, in accordance with the Guidelines for the Awarding of Honorary Degrees, as last amended by Resolution 90-49 dated March 29, 1990. (2012-005) Ms. Warren-Merrick presented the next item on their agenda. She noted that there were various discussions on this topic of Presidential Search Guidelines during several of their committee meetings. Mr. Staller and Dr. O’Brien had volunteered to collect many comments from the committee regarding this resolution, and had worked on multiple drafts themselves. She then called upon Provost Lavallee to comment on this topic. Dr. Lavallee highlighted the document in the Board of Trustees materials that details the nature and reasons for the revisions. He noted that the previous guidelines were out of date and how crucial it was for these revisions to take place. Provost Lavallee stated how pleased he was with the committee’s input and to present those revisions to the Board for consideration. The most updated version of the resolution was handed out to the board since there were revisions made after the board books were mailed. Guidelines for Conducting Presidential Searches Upon motion of Chairman McCall, seconded by Mr. Spielvogel, the following resolution was unanimously approved. Whereas by Res. 97-127, adopted September 23, 1997, the Board of Trustees adopted revised guidelines for conducting presidential searches for State-operated institutions (the “Guidelines”) to replace guidelines originally adopted by Res. 91-227, adopted December 12, 1991; and Whereas there is a need to revise the Guidelines to expand the search committee, to provide for more confidential representational searches in which final candidates do not visit the campus, and to provide for review and recommendation by the Executive Committee of the Board of the Chancellor’s recommended candidate and proposed compensation package; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the “Guide to Presidential Searches at State-Operated Institutions,” copy of which is attached hereto, be, and the same hereby is, approved; and, be it further Resolved that the Guidelines adopted by Res. 97-127 be, and the same hereby are, repealed. (2012-006) Ms. Warren-Merrick thanked Chairman McCall and the Academic Affairs Committee for their efforts with this resolution. Chairman McCall proceeded by introducing the next item on the agenda- the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel & Salary Plan Review by Dr. Ehrenberg. Ad Hoc Committee on Personnel and Salary Plan Review Dr. Ehrenberg stated that the Ad Hoc Personnel and Salary Plan Review Committee last met on December 15, 2011. The committee discussed and reviewed SUNY presidential compensation policies & practices, and preliminary peer data on presidential compensation levels at other institutions, primarily collected from the Colleges and Universities Personnel Association, CUPA. Dr. Ehrenberg also reported that during the Committee’s last Executive Session, Chancellor Zimpher joined the committee to discuss the progress and process of her recent review of each campus president. Dr. Ehrenberg also informed the board that SUNY will conduct a current survey to collect peer salary data from other public institutions. He stated that due to the responsibility of the committee for making recommendations for executive staff and managerial compensation salary ranges, the committee may not meet again until after the UUP negotiations are complete or perhaps later in the spring. Chairman McCall thanked Dr. Ehrenberg for his report, and noted there was no action required. He then proceeded and asked Mr. Spielvogel to give his report on Communications and External Affairs. Communications and External Affairs Mr. Spielvogel reported on the last committee meeting which was held on January 24, 2012. He noted that all members of the committee were present during that meeting, and that they were also joined by Chancellor Zimpher and Chairman McCall. During this meeting, the Committee heard and discussed a number of presentations, including one from Ms. Hengsterman on Government Relations, the Chancellor’s visit to the White House in December, and Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address. Mr. Spielvogel also reported on Governor Cuomo’s executive budget which now holds State funding for SUNY. The committee also heard a summary of SUNY’s legislative agenda, including a Dream act resolution. Mr. Spielvogel then asked the Secretary if this needed to be voted on. Mr. Howard then noted that due to the importance of this issue, the resolution needed to be called out separately. Equitable Financial and Educational Access to Higher Education for New York’s Undocumented Immigrants Upon motion of Mr. Spielvogel, seconded by Ms. Beachner, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present. Whereas the current demographic realities of New York State indicate that many of the brightest and hardest working students eligible to enter SUNY institutions will be of undocumented status and it is imperative to assist them financially because under current laws they are prohibited from receiving state financial aid; and Whereas State law currently allows undocumented immigrants to enroll in institutions of public higher education in New York and, if they meet other residency standards including graduation from a New York high school or GED program, to pay the in-State tuition rate; and Whereas providing State tuition assistance and college savings assistance to students and their families alleviates economic hardships and ensures higher graduation rates, but tuition assistance and college savings assistance are not currently extended to undocumented immigrants; and Whereas upon graduating many immigrant students will contribute to the economic competitiveness of New York and continue to make this State’s economy one of largest in the world; and Whereas initiatives, including legislative proposals, for equitable educational and financial access to higher education for students of all ethnic and economic backgrounds regardless of their legal immigration status have received public support from the New York State Education Department, City University of New York, New York University, the Mayor of the City of New York, the New York City Council, members in the Federal and State legislatures, and advocacy organizations; now, therefore, be it Resolved that the State University publicly affirms its support for efforts to ensure financial and educational access to higher education for New York’s undocumented immigrants; and, be it further Resolved that the State University Board urges the Chancellor to ensure that undocumented students are able to enroll without encumbrance in SUNY institutions, and to pay, when appropriate, tuition at the in-State tuition rate, and to work in partnership with other institutions of higher education, undocumented immigrant advocates, and elected officials in New York State to enact legislation to allow all New Yorkers, regardless of legal status, to receive State financial aid benefits as well as the benefit of in-State tuition rates. (2012-007) Chairman McCall acknowledged the support from the New York Immigration Coalition on this development. He also thanked the representatives who were present. Mr. McCall noted that a version of the New York Dream Act has been supported by the City University Trustees and system, by the Board of Regents and the State Education Department, and by many other organizations. Mr. Spielvogel proceeded with the remainder of his report, and stated that Mr. Belsky and Ms. Hengsterman gave a report to the committee on Chancellor’s Zimpher participation on various high profile events. It was also noted that the committee received an update from Dr. Leventhal, Vice Chancellor of SUNY Global Affairs. Naming of Wartsila Laboratory – State University of New York Maritime College Upon motion by Mr. Spielvogel, seconded by Mrs. Warren-Merrick, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present, except for an opposition by Mr. Belluck and an abstention by Dr. Ehrenberg. Resolved that the action of the Maritime College Council in naming the “Wartsila Laboratory” of the Marvin Tode Hall Science and Engineering Building, be, and hereby is, approved. (2012-008) Mr. McCall noted at the suggestion of Mr. Belluck that there is a Board policy on naming of items in connection with gifts, and that he will have that policy circulated for discussion at a later time. Mr. Spielvogel concluded his report by thanking and acknowledging the work of Ms. Hengsterman and Mr. Belsky. Finance and Administration Mr. Staller began his report by introducing himself and detailing the reasons why he was appointed to be the Chair of Finance & Administration Committee. He thanked Chairman McCall for the appointment and the confidence he has placed in him. Mr. Staller stated that their last meeting was on January 24, 2012. During that meeting they discussed some of the resolutions on the agenda, one of which was related to SUNY’s use of minority and women owned business enterprises (MWBE). Chairman McCall also stated that behind the resolution there was a document which described Governor Cuomo’s commitment on the State’s use of MWBEs. It was noted that there is an ongoing search for the point person who will work with SUNY colleges and universities and central administration to implement the MWBE goals. Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBEs) Utilization Reports Upon motion of Mr. Staller, seconded by Ms. Lewin, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present. Whereas it is the University’s policy to take affirmative action to ensure that minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) are given the opportunity to participate in providing the University with goods and services at competitive prices; and Whereas on February 17, 2011, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 8, Removing Barriers to Minority and Women Business Enterprises’ Participation in State Contracting; and Whereas there have been recent amendments to NYS Executive Law Article 15-A (Ch. 175 L. 2010) that establish State-wide MWBE utilization goals (and allow an agency to institute agency-specific goals) and impose sanctions on agencies that substantially fail to meet their goals; and Whereas the University believes that increasing utilization of MWBEs is an important element of the University’s contribution to growth of our economy and community, and the University includes MWBE utilization as a component of presidential evaluations; and Whereas the University is dedicated to meeting or exceeding its University-wide MWBE goals and complying with NYS procurement laws; now, therefore, be it Resolved that promptly after the end of each fiscal year the Chief Financial Officer at System Administration shall report to the Board of Trustees the total amount and percentage of expenditures for contracts that each State-operated campus made with State-certified MBEs and WBEs and discuss strategies to increase the University’s contracting with these business entities; and, be it further Resolved that System Administration will develop enhanced training, and the purchasing staff and facilities staff (with job responsibilities that include construction-related procurement) of all State-operated campuses will complete mandatory training of procurement and construction procedures related to the fulfillment of the requirements of Executive Law Article 15-A; and, be it further Resolved that System Administration will make modifications to its central accounting system and work with the Department of Economic Development (DED) to allow automated reporting by campuses of the payments by prime contractors, who are hired by the University, to MBE and WBE sub-contractors and sub-consultants in order for campuses to receive credit for the aforementioned utilization. (2012-009) Mr. Staller continued with his report and noted that the committee deferred consideration of various resolutions in order to provide more time for review. These resolutions are as follows: Use of University Facilities for Commercial Purposes; Delegation with Respect to the Abandonment of Real Property; Delegation with Respect to the Purchase of Real Property; Delegation with Respect to the Approval of Facilities for Regional Community Colleges; Delegation with Respect to the Transfer of Jurisdiction of Real Property; and Delegation with Respect to Easements. Among the topics discussed, there was dialogue about budget allocations by Mr. Hutzley, update on the 2012-2013 executive budget recommendations, update by Ms. Hengsterman regarding community college chargeback issues and the next steps that need to be implemented. It was reported that during the executive session there was discussion regarding collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law. Mr. McCall declared that no action was required on these items. Mr. Ehrenberg commented on the State Appropriations budget while expressing his appreciation for Governor Cuomo’s support and for preserving the SUNY budget. Chairman McCall affirmed that there was a legislative agenda being put forward, and pointed out that they have not had any budget cuts. He then thanked Mr. Staller for his report, and proceeded to introduce the last item on the agenda - Research and Economic Development. Research and Economic Development Dr. Lichtman reported that the committee last met the morning of January 25, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. In the absence of Chair Linda Sanford, Dr. Lichtman led the meeting. Mr. Lichtman stated that there were no action items discussed and acted upon at that meeting, but rather discussions by staff member of the Research Foundation. The main topics were SUNY Policy and Performance, Patent and Licensing, Research and Commercialization Metrics and Federal Funding Trends, and Research and Development Catalyst programs. Dr. Lichtman noted that the search committee for the President of the Research Foundation has begun its activities and is acquiring names of potential candidates for a Vice Chancellor for Research. 10. OBSERVER’S REPORT Pierre Alric, ACT President, reported on the successful ACT second annual luncheon honoring Chancellor Zimpher. Mr. Alric thanked Chancellor Zimpher for the tremendous presentation at the luncheon. He noted that over 100 attendees participated at this event including presidents, board members, college council members and administrators. Dr. O’Brien reminded everyone about the showcase the legislative office building had on February 29, 2012. This showcase co-sponsored by the University Faculty Senate and Faculty Council of Community Colleges was titled “Discovery”. Dr. O’Brien also indicated that he was to attend the USF meeting which was set to begin on Thursday, February 26, 2012, and welcomed everyone to attend the next Board of Trustees meeting which will be held at Brockport. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion of Dr. Ehrenberg, seconded by Mr. Murad, the meeting was adjourned at 3:02 p.m. Board Minutes -7- January 25, 2012 18 Board Minutes -18- January 25, 2012