Minutes of Meetings of the Board of Trustees 
of State University of New York
May 10, 2012
 (Subject-to-Correction)
      
      The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York met on 
May 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the State University Plaza, Albany, New York, pursuant to calls sent by the Office of the Secretary of the University on April 20, 2012. 


May 10, 2012
10:50 a.m.

				
Trustees present:  Chairman McCall, Ms. Beachner, Mr. Belluck, Dr. Ehrenberg, Dr. Good, Mrs. Lewin, Dr. Lichtman, Mr. Murad, Dr. O’Brien, Mr. Staller,
Mr. Spielvogel 

Trustees Present via video (NYC):  Mr. Hunt

      Trustees absent:  Ms. Sanford, Mrs. Warren-Merrick

Also present:  Chancellor Zimpher; Mrs. Duncan-Poitier; Ms. Gambrill,         Ms. Hengsterman, Mr. Howard, Mr. Hutzley, Provost Lavallee; Ms. LoTurco


1.	CONVENING OF PUBLIC MEETING
      Mr. McCall convened the Public Meeting at 10:50 a.m. which was held at the State University Plaza, Albany, New York.  It was noted there were twelve members participating, including two non-voting members in person, and one trustee participating via video from NYC.   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 10:52 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 Mr. Staller, seconded by Mr. Belluck, it was unanimously agreed to convene an Executive Session for the purposes specified by Mr. McCall.  Mr. McCall recessed the Executive Session at 1:20 p.m. 

      
      3.  	RECONVENING OF PUBLIC MEETING
      
      At 1:25 p.m. Mr. McCall reconvened the Public Meeting, which was held at the State University Plaza, Albany, New York.  No action was taken during Executive Session.  
Trustees present:  Chairman McCall, Ms. Beachner, Mr. Belluck, Dr. Ehrenberg, Dr. Good, Mrs. Lewin, Dr. Lichtman, Mr. Murad, Dr. O’Brien, Mr. Staller,
Mr. Spielvogel 

Trustees Present via video (NYC):  Mr. Hunt

      Trustees absent:  Ms. Sanford, Mrs. Warren-Merrick

Also present:  Chancellor Zimpher; Mrs. Duncan-Poitier; Ms. Gambrill,         Ms. Hengsterman, Mr. Howard, Mr. Hutzley, Provost Lavallee; Ms. LoTurco
      
4. RESOLUTION 
      Mr. McCall began by honoring Former Chancellor Clifton Wharton for his contribution towards the success and promise of the State University of New York.  Chancellor Zimpher echoed and stated she was honored to continue in the legacy Former Chancellor Wharton left behind.  
      Mr. McCall then invited Mr. Howard to present the resolution appointing Clifton R. Wharton Jr. as Chancellor Emeritus to the Board for approval.  


Appointment of Clifton R. Wharton Jr. as Chancellor Emeritus
      Upon motion of Dr. Ehrenberg, seconded by all trustees, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present.
Whereas Clifton R. Wharton Jr. devoted distinguished service as chancellor of the State University of New York from 1978 to 1987; and 

Whereas in that time, the recessionary fiscal condition of New York State, and chronic underfunding of SUNY as a result of that condition, led to Dr. Wharton’s convening of the Independent Commission on the Future of the State University of New York, a bipartisan commission of distinguished experts in higher education and government; and

Whereas, as a result of the work of this commission, Dr. Wharton undertook an ambitious, long-term strategic planning effort know as The Challenge and the Choice, which refocused SUNY’s mission to provide top quality teaching and learning to students and to be an economic driver for the State of New York; and

Whereas The Challenge and the Choice also served as the impetus for SUNY to come into its own, for the first time in history, as a modern public university system with more fiscal, governing, and operational flexibility than ever before, as evidenced by the enactment of legislation that began to free SUNY from stringent State regulations and put in place a new statutory mission statement (Chapter 552, Laws of 1985); and

Whereas this accomplishment has laid the groundwork for subsequent chancellors to advocate for fiscal, governance, and operational flexibility for SUNY; and 

Whereas Dr.  Wharton, as the system’s first African American chancellor, was a symbol of SUNY’s commitment to diversity and recruitment of top administrators, regardless of race or ethnicity; and

Whereas the SUNY Board of Trustees in 1990 awarded Dr.  Wharton and his wife, Dolores, honorary State University of New York degrees in recognition of “their outstanding contributions, both separately and together, to higher education as well as the arts and business”; and

Whereas Dr. Wharton provided remarkable and visionary leadership for SUNY during his time as chancellor, worked diligently and honorably for six United States presidents as an expert in foreign policy, has had distinguished careers in economic development, higher education and 

business, and continues to be the epitome of a dedicated and passionate public servant; and

Whereas he has always worked to improve New York’s system of public higher education and acted in the best interests of SUNY students, faculty, and staff; now, therefore, be it

Resolved that Dr. Wharton receive the honorary title of Chancellor Emeritus from the Board of Trustees for his past service and continued partnership with the State University of New York.
							(2012-024)	
      
      Mr. McCall then invited Dr. Wharton to say a few words. 
      Dr. Wharton thanked the Chairman, Chancellor Zimpher and members of the Board of Trustees for such a distinct honor and to be remembered this way after 25 years. 
      He talked about what motivated him in his life and indicated it was to make a contribution towards the investment in human capital.  He indicated that our nation was engaged in a major global competition with regards to preparation of human capital.  He learned the value of this investment many years ago, personally and among his colleagues.  Dr. Wharton emphasized the need to invest in education, one in which the return investment will benefit society and the nation.    
      Dr. Wharton concluded by thanking all for the honor bestowed upon him. 
      
      5. 	CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
      Mr. McCall reported that he, along with Chancellor Zimpher, attended President Obama’s visit to the University at Albany, College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.  A video was presented highlighting President Obama’s speech.  Mr. McCall then called on Chancellor Zimpher for her report to the Board. 
      
      
      6.       CHANCELLOR’S REPORT
      Chancellor Zimpher briefly summarized the ten recent SUNY showcases, which will be presented in more detail at the June meeting. 
      She indicated that a recent Research Foundation Board of Director member Lou Tomson has passed away.  His contribution and commitment to State and City of New York will greatly be missed. 
      Chancellor Zimpher then announced her recommendation for the next President of North Country Community College.  She congratulated the candidate and summarized his qualifications before the resolution was presented to the Board for approval.
        
Appointment of Dr. Steve J. Tyrell as President of North Country Community College
      Upon motion of Dr. Ehrenberg, seconded by Mr. Spielvogel, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present.
Resolved that the appointment of Dr. Steven Tyrell as President of North Country Community College, by the North Country Community College Board of Trustees, at a salary of $135,000 effective on or about June 15, 2012, be, and hereby is, approved.  Dr. Tyrell will be provided the use of a campus-owned car and a monthly housing allowance of $1,000.    			(2012-025)


      Mr. McCall invited Dr. Steve Tyrell to say a few words.  
      Dr. Tyrell thanked the Chairman, Chancellor Zimpher and the SUNY Board of Trustees for the opportunity.  He stated he was honored to join North Country Community College, which houses extremely committed educators who want nothing more than to help leverage its educational strength. He concluded by thanking Tom Michael, North Country Community College Board of Trustees. 
      
      
      Chancellor Zimpher then announced her recommendation for the appointment of Acting President at Empire State College.  She congratulated the candidate and summarized her qualifications before the resolution was presented to the Board for approval. 
      
Appointment of Dr. Meg Benke as Acting President – State University of New York Empire State College

      Upon motion of Mr. Spielvogel, seconded by Ms. Beachner, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present.
Resolved that Dr. Meg Benke be, and hereby is, appointed Acting President at the State University of New York Empire State College effective September 1, 2012, and that her  service as Acting President may continue until such time as the Board of Trustees, by resolution, appoints a successor; and, be it further 

Resolved that Dr. Benke will be compensated at an annual salary of $205,000, effective September 1, 2012, and that as Acting President she may be granted use of a State vehicle.     			(2012-026)

      
      Mr. McCall invited Dr. Meg Benke to say a few words.  
      Dr. Benke thanked the Chairman and Chancellor Zimpher.  She indicated she was honored to have the opportunity to continue serving the campus as Acting President.   She concluded by thanking the Board for their support and confidence.  
      Chancellor Zimpher then announced her recommendation for the appointment of Interim President of College of Technology at Canton.  She congratulated the candidate and summarized her qualifications before the resolution was presented to the Board for approval. 




Appointment of Dr. Carli Schiffner as Interim President of College of Technology at Canton, State University of New York

      Upon motion of Mrs. Lewin, seconded by Mr. Murad, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present.
Resolved that Dr. Carli Schiffner be, and hereby is, appointed Interim President at the State University of New York College of Technology at Canton, effective September 1, 2012, and that her  service as Interim President may continue until such time as the Board of Trustees, by resolution, appoints a successor; and be it further 

Resolved that Dr. Schiffner will be compensated at an annual salary of $170,000, effective September 1, 2012, and that as Interim President she may be granted use of a State vehicle.  			(2012-027)   
      
      Mr. McCall invited Dr. Carli Schiffner to say a few words.  
      Dr. Carli Shiffner thanked the Chairman, Chancellor Zimpher, and the SUNY Board of Trustees.  She indicated she was honored and humbled to accept her new responsibilities as Interim President and looks forward to expanding their academic excellence.  

7.  	APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the Board’s Meeting Held on March 28th, 2012
      Upon motion of Mr. Spielvogel, seconded by Mrs. Lewin, the proposed minutes were approved by affirmative votes from all present as the official minutes of the meetings held.  
      
8.	CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

      Mr. McCall called upon Mr. Howard for the resolutions from the consent agenda from the committees.
      
      
      Upon motion of Mr. Murad, seconded by Dr. Ehrenberg, the following resolutions were approved by affirmative votes from all present. 
Degree Authorization for the State University College at Old Westbury	
Resolved that the Chancellor be, and hereby is, directed to seek the authorization of the Board of Regents for the State University College at Old Westbury to confer the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.).
      									(2012-028)
      
      
Awarding of Honorary Degrees

Resolved that the candidates for Honorary Degrees set forth in a listing which has been filed with the Secretary of the University under date of May 16, 2012 be, and hereby are, approved for conferral of such degrees on the dates and at the places 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.
      
HONORARY DEGREES FOR NOMINEES WHO HAVE ACCEPTED
May 16, 2012
CAMPUS
NAME
DATE
DEGREE
Albany

Thomas A. Constantine
May 19, 2012
Doctor of Laws

Judge Judith Sheindlin
May 20, 2012
Doctor of Laws
Onondaga CC
Frank Malfitano
May 19, 2012
Doctor of Music

      (2012-029)
      
      

Ground Lease -- State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 

Whereas the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill wishes to attract and retain student candidates for all academic levels and areas of study, and in support of this objective has established a business plan to develop alternative, attractive housing  for upper division students and provide for the construction and operation of an apartment style housing complex with four person apartments divided between double and single occupancy bedrooms for a total of 156 beds; and

Whereas at its meeting on April 18, 2012, the SUNY Cobleskill College Council approved the plan for the construction of a new residence hall facility contingent upon receipt by the College of all the necessary approvals and financing for the project; and
      
Whereas The Alumni of the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, Inc. (“Alumni Association”), a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, is dedicated to assisting and promoting the interests of SUNY Cobleskill and maintaining and promoting the loyalty of its alumni; and

Whereas in accordance with Education Law §355, the Alumni Association is authorized to enter into arrangements with the University for the development and operation of student housing and is willing to do so, upon mutual agreement as to reasonably underlying terms to be negotiated by the parties, as evidenced by the adoption of an authorizing resolution by the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors on April 25, 2012; and

Whereas Education Law §355 authorizes the State University, subject to the approval of the Attorney General and the State Comptroller, and on terms and conditions determined by the Board of Trustees, to enter into a ground lease with the Alumni Association for the exclusive purpose of developing student housing on the campus of SUNY Cobleskill; now, therefore, be it

Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized in accordance with the provisions of Education Law §355 to enter into a ground lease agreement with the Alumni Association for a parcel on SUNY Cobleskill’s campus (the approximate location of which is indicated on the map attached hereto),  upon such terms as the Chancellor, or designee, may deem advisable, as agreed upon by the Alumni Association, under  which the Alumni Association, or any duly approved sub-lessee, will develop student housing; and, be it further

Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized in accordance with the provisions of Education Law §355 to approve any amendments, modifications, or waivers of any provisions in the ground lease and related documents, including any sublease, which confer on the State University or any of its officers or employees any rights of approval in regard to the student housing facility; and, be it further

Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized in accordance with the provisions of Education Law §355 to provide all other approvals, notices, assurances or instruments or take such other actions in connection with the student housing facility as may be 


necessary from time to time, under the ground lease and related documents, including any sublease; and, be it further

Resolved that Res. 2011-057, adopted June 15, 2011, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. 
      (2012-030)


Residence Halls Program Bonds

Whereas pursuant to Resolution 95-181, adopted September 20, 1995, State University of New York entered into a program with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for the acquisition, construction and improvement of State University residence halls and related facilities; and

Whereas pursuant to Resolution 2003-82, adopted September 16, 2003, the program for residence halls and related facilities was restructured; and 

Whereas the Dormitory Authority adopted on September 25, 1995, and amended and restated on September 24, 2003, the Lease Revenue Bond Resolution (State University Dormitory Facilities Issue) (as amended and restated, the “Bond Resolution”), pursuant to which bonds are issued to finance the program; and

Whereas the State University and the Dormitory Authority propose to issue bonds under the Bond Resolution to finance the costs of residence halls facilities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to execute and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the State University of New York, such documents as may be found appropriate to effectuate the purposes hereof, and to take steps necessary and appropriate to enable the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to finance the costs of residence halls facilities in amounts authorized by the State Division of the Budget to support expenditures with respect to the State’s 2012-13 fiscal year, consistent with enacted  capital  re-appropriations.
(2012-031)








9.	COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS 

Academic Affairs 

      On behalf of Mrs. Warren-Merrick, Mr. Staller gave a brief summary of the committee’s meeting, which included discussion of metrics and the approval of six resolutions.  
      He summarized the resolutions before Mr. Howard read them for Board approval. 

Appointment of Distinguished Service Professors

      Upon motion of Mr. Staller, seconded by Dr. Ehrenberg, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present.
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 at the state-operated campuses is both a system-wide distinction and a promotion in rank; 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, promoted to the rank of Distinguished Service Professor at the state-operated campus indicated, effective May 10, 2012: 

Professor Lynn Anderson, SUNY College at Cortland
Professor Hassaram Bakhru, University at Albany
Professor Jack Croxton, SUNY College at Fredonia
Professor Linda House, SUNY College at Geneseo
Professor Judith LaRosa, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Professor Lauren Lieberman, SUNY College at Brockport
Professor Ruth Weinstock, SUNY Upstate Medical University

and, be it further,

Resolved that each faculty member listed below, hereby is, appointed as Distinguished Service Professor as an honorific distinction at the campus indicated, effective May 10, 2012:

Professor Bill Baker, Rockland Community College
Professor Francis Battisti, Broome Community College
								(2012-032)  



Appointment of Distinguished Teaching Professors
      
      Upon motion of Mr. Staller, seconded by Mr. Lichtman, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present.
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 at the state-operated campuses is both a system-wide distinction and a promotion in rank; 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, promoted to the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor at the state-operated campus indicated, effective
May 10, 2012:

Professor Joseph Sprague, SUNY Cobleskill
Professor George Vas, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Professor Julie Newell, SUNY College at Fredonia
Professor Beth McCoy, SUNY College at Geneseo

and, be it further,




Resolved that the faculty member listed below, hereby is, appointed as Distinguished Teaching Professor as an honorific distinction at the campus indicated, effective May 10, 2012:  

Professor Martin Lecker, Rockland Community College 
								(2012-033)

   

Appointment of Distinguished Professors

      Upon motion of Mr. Staller, seconded by Dr. Ehrenberg, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present.

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 at the state-operated campuses is both a system-wide distinction and a promotion in rank; 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 10, 2012:

Professor Paresh Dandona, University at Buffalo
Professor Peter Rogerson, University at Buffalo
Professor Edward Steinfeld, University at Buffalo
Professor Kenneth Dill, Stony Brook University
Professor Eugene Feinberg, Stony Brook University
Professor Maria Hepel, SUNY College at Potsdam
Professor M. Stanley Whittingham, Binghamton University
								(2012-034)  









State University of New York Master Plan 2012

      Upon motion of Mr. Staller, seconded by Ms. Beachner, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present.
Whereas Education Law §§ 237 and 354 require the State University Board of Trustees to adopt or update a long-range plan to submit to the Board of Regents and the Governor every four years for approval by the Board of Regents, and ultimately by the Governor; and

Whereas the State University of New York’s Strategic Plan, The Power of SUNY, was developed at the request of the Board of Trustees, and adopted by the Board to be the State University’s overarching blueprint for academic and other planning; and

Whereas The Power of SUNY: Delivering on our Promise 2012 and Beyond (the “SUY Master Plan 2012”) provides an overview of the planning process that produced The Power of SUNY, followed by a detailed description of its implementation and the progress made to date on delivering on its benchmarks and goals, as well as the specific information required in Education Law §354; and

Whereas the SUNY Master Plan 2012 documents the continuous improvement process that guides the State University’s ongoing initiatives, and its steadfast commitment to reporting to the public on how SUNY is meeting its mission of academic excellence, and delivering on its goal of catalyzing economic revitalization for the State of New York and a better quality of life for all of its citizens; and

Whereas Education Law §237 requires the Board of Regents to develop every eight years a statewide plan for higher education informed by master plans from each sector of higher education; and

Whereas the Board of Regents has identified several topics of concern to be addressed by each sector, including stronger connections between higher education, the P-12 functions of the State Education Department and other parts of the State’s social and economic structure, and improved access, quality and performance in higher education; and
 
Whereas the SUNY Master Plan 2012 addresses the Regents’ priorities through its description of SUNY’s strategic initiatives; now, therefore, be it 





Resolved that The Power of SUNY: Delivering on our Promise 2012 and Beyond be, and hereby is, approved as the SUNY Master Plan 2012, and the Chancellor is authorized to submit the SUNY Master Plan 2012 to the Board of Regents and the Governor. 
								(2012-035) 


Academic Medical Centers/Hospitals
      Mr. Murad reported to the Board on both the May 2nd and May 9th meeting.  At the May 2nd meeting, the committee discussed the first major project from the Power of SUNY Strategic Plan’s big idea on SUNY and a Healthier New York aimed to make the entire SUNY System Tobacco-free.  SUNY would be the largest higher education system in the country to do so.   A Chancellor’s task force has been formed for a Tobacco Free SUNY, which includes representation from across the University – including students, faculty, staff, along with Health department and advocacy groups such as the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association.  
      Tobacco Free SUNY would constitute a major public health campaign impacting the lives of over 500,000 students, faculty and staff on our own SUNY campus.  The plan is to seek State legislation mandating such a policy by a target date of January 1, 2014.  The Committee and Board will take up a resolution next month to move this endeavor forward and ensure that development and implementation of the plan is inclusive of all SUNY stakeholders at each campus. 
      At the May 9th meeting, the committee heard a presentation from SUNY Downstate regarding four programs in place at the hospitals at University Hospital at Brooklyn and Long Island College Hospital to improve quality of care and patient safety.   The first program has placed additional focus on four core quality measures that are reported to the Federal 

government related to heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care – and performance on which will drive reimbursement to the hospitals (underperformance will result in reduced reimbursement). The program to place additional focus on these patient conditions has resulted in dramatic improvements in Downstate’s quality scores on all of the measures.  The resulting score improvement placed Downstate in the top-fifth of all University Hospital Consortium peers. 
       The second program focuses on sepsis – which is a major cause of death in hospitals. Downstate is one of 57 hospitals working as part of a collaborative with the Greater NY Hospital Association on the project.  The project has resulted in a decrease in sepsis patients and improvement in successful treatment of those who acquire it. 
      The third program focuses on reducing the time between arrival in the emergency room and assignment to an inpatient bed.  The project has resulted in better identification of patient flow bottlenecks and identified steps to improvement. 
      The final project is the full implementation of a computerized physician order entry systems – which help to eliminate patient medication errors.  During this discussion, the committee also had the opportunity to get a much better sense of the patients who are served by SUNY Downstate’s hospitals and in their emergency room.  These patients are overwhelmingly uninsured or under-insured, and either do not have a primary care physicians or are untrusting of the medical establishment.  Therefore they often wait until a medical problem is catastrophic, and seek their care in the emergency room.  The patients at Downstate are often much sicker – with multiple co-morbidities – asthma, diabetes, heart disease, HIV – and are treated at Downstate as a result of Downstate’s critical public mission.
      
      
Education, College Readiness and Success 
      Dr. O’Brien reported to the Board that the committee focused their discussion on an overview of the significant progress made and a primer for the upcoming discussion of the Committee over the next several months.  A few highlights were:  
* Teacher Preparation  - More than $3.0 million in Race to the Top funds have been awarded to two SUNY colleges, the University at Albany and SUNY Oswego, to develop intensive clinically-rich graduate-level teacher education programs as part of the  SUNY Strategic Plan. 

In addition, to really making a difference in the future pipeline and the college readiness of our college students, they are working with the State Education Department on a professional development opportunity for our teaching faculty which will be supported with $3.5 million in funding for SUNY.

* Smart Scholars Early College High Schools – There are now 23 Smart Scholars Early College High Schools with over 3,800 students.  It is remarkable that this college readiness work is resulting in 98% of these students are on track toward graduation. This is a marked increase over the 94% figure previously reported.

* Cradle to Career Success - In line with the goals of our Strategic Plan, there are five cradle-to- career “Strive-like” sites in New York State -- Albany, Harlem, Queens, Rochester and the North Country -- with many other SUNY communities interested including Long Island.

* STEM - With $390,000 from the Battelle Memorial Foundation, SUNY’s Empire State STEM Learning Network, formerly housed at RPI, is developing innovative approaches for students to be successful in STEM-related fields to be prepared for high-tech and high-demand careers. More data will be shared in the coming months on the STEM hubs around the state and their educational and economic impact. 

SUNY WORKS/Co-operative Education - SUNYs co-operative education program, called SUNY WORKS, provides students with 21st century work experiences, aligned with their academic program, while they attend SUNY. In addition to helping these students persist and graduate this important initiative provides career opportunities after graduation.  

Currently, there are nine pilot programs at nine SUNY campuses as this is scaling up across the system. Ms. Duncan-Poitier also shared information about the support SUNY has 


received from the World Association of Continuing Education (WACE), an international leader in cooperative education.  

* Remediation Ms. Duncan-Poitier shared information regarding the first meeting of the Remediation Task Force which took place on May 2 in New York City.  One of the participants commented on the importance of K-12, higher education and other key partners collaborating on the issue at the same time.  All indications are that it was a very successful meeting.  Trustee Good is a member of the Task Force.
   Mr. McCall, then invited Juanita Faulkner, a Queens New York resident with a child in High School in district 2 to address the Board.  She voiced her concerns on behalf of the parents and talked about the unfair and potentially dangerous occupation of their public school by a charter school owned by Eva Moskowitz.  
   
Communications and External Affairs
	Mr. Spielvogel reported that Assistant Vice Chancellor Stacey Hengsterman provided the group with an update on Federal Relations and on State Relations.  She updated the group on NYSUNY 2020, in which Binghamton recently did a presentation, with Albany soon to follow.  Mr. Spielvogel mentioned that David Doyle was introduced as SUNY’s new press relations person who comes to us from the Governor’s office.  Mr. David Belsky introduced a presentation from Trustee Beachner on SUNY Pride, Ms. Kaitlin Gambrill presented on 
Enrollment marketing, and Mr. Mitch Leventhal did a Global Affairs update. 

Finance and Administration
	Mr. Staller began his report by indicating the committee discussed the community college budget, tuition and chargeback issues, reviewed the allocation of State support for 2012-13, which will be based on the existing allocation for 2011-12.  The committee also 


discussed tuition fees for State-operated campuses and tuition for the upcoming year in connection with SUNY2020.  
      Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Brian Hutzley presented his annual report, which included an update on the Community College budget and tuition approval process. 
Vice Chancellor for Capital Facilities Bob Haelen discussed the status of a pending legislation intending to remove SUNY residential halls finances.  The committee reviewed the 2012-13 annual calendar and discussed resolutions which have already been voted on.  

Research and Economic Development

	On behalf of Ms. Sanford, Dr. Lichtman reported that the committee focused their discussion on the following: 
1) Research Foundation Board Committee on Research-Supported Economic Development
      The Trustees received an overview presentation on a new committee of the Research Foundation Board, reviewing its charter, membership and meeting plan for 2012.  The formation of the Committee is an outgrowth of recommendations from the RF & SUNY Task Forces.  The committee is taking a system-wide view, considering best practices and making recommendations to stimulate partnerships and drive innovation. The committee also provides oversight for RF affiliate entities and ventures.  The new RF Board Committee will work closely with the Trustees Committee on Research and Economic Development, including at least one joint meeting per year. Trustees recommended adding additional members that represent diverse public interests and SUNY faculty with direct experience working through the innovation lifecycle.
      

2) SUNY Patents & Inventions Policy Board
      The Trustees received an overview presentation on the goals, objectives and membership of this reconstituted Board.  The Patents & Inventions Policy Board frames the conduct of innovation and commercialization activity at SUNY.
      Specifically, the Board will provide oversight and input on the following policies:
* Patents & Inventions
* Conflicts of Interest
* Copyright
* Computer software
* Use of university facilities for commercial purposes
* Dissemination of research activities


10.    OBSERVER’S REPORT
      Pierre Alric, ACT President, reminded the Board of ACT’s October conference.    
      Arthur Anthonisen presented on behalf of David Mathis, President of NYCCT.  He indicated that the New York Community College Trustees Association held their annual 
business meeting in April.   David Mathis from Mohawk Valley Community College became Chair, taking over for Mary Adams.  The meeting included changes in the by-laws and titles.  The new officers of the Association are:  President, David Mathis, Mohawk Valley Community College; President-Elect, Roxann Buck, Tompkins-Cortland Community College;  Treasurer, Caroline Osinga, Rockland Community College;  Secretary, Donald Creath, Corning Community College; Past-Chair, Mary Adams, Nassau Community College, and Arthur Anthonisen, Chair, NYCCT Foundation.  An invitation has been extended to all Trustees for the upcoming conference, being held at Gideon Putnam on Sept. 20th.  
      
      11. OTHER RESOLUTION
      Mr. McCall then honored Trustee Beachner for her dedication and service to the Board and congratulated her on the upcoming graduation.  Chancellor Zimpher echoed his sentiments.   Mr. McCall then invited Mr. Howard to read the resolution to the Board for approval. 
Special Service Commendation of Trustee and President of the
Student Assembly, Kaitlyn Beachner

      Upon motion of Mrs. Lewin, seconded by Mr. Staller, the following resolution was approved by affirmative votes from all present.
Whereas Kaitlyn Beachner has served as Trustee and President of the Student Assembly since June 1, 2011; and 

Whereas under Trustee Beachner’s leadership, the Student Assembly has continued its proud tradition of innovative and courageous thinking; and

Whereas Trustee Beachner has brought a heightened sense of purpose, focus, and professionalism to the Student Assembly; and

Whereas Trustee Beachner has been a forthright, outspoken, and true representative of the students of the State University, particularly on issues such as student fees, sustainability, and diversity; and

Whereas Trustee Beachner has worked to protect the interests of SUNY as a whole and has earned our admiration and respect, and;

Whereas there is no doubt that Trustee Beachner has also earned the admiration and respect of her peers, therefore, be it 

Resolved the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York recognizes the valuable contributions to the State University by Trustee Beachner and wishes her the best in her future endeavors.
								(2012-036)
      
      
      
      
12.   RE-CONVENING OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
      At 2:45 p.m. upon motion of Mrs. Lewin, seconded by Mr. Staller, it was unanimously agreed to reconvene into Executive Session for the purposes specified by Mr. McCall 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."

13.   ADJOURNMENT
      There being no further business, Mr. McCall recessed Executive Session at 3:29 p.m.  No action was taken during Executive Session.   
      
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Board of Trustees	-22-	May 10, 2012
Meeting Minutes