I’m pleased to share my April report to the Board of Trustees.
This month, you’ll see an update on the outcome of State Budget negotiations which includes an increase in base aid of $100 per FTE as well as a delay in the implementation of the new chargeback funding formula for community colleges. The formula’s five-year phase-in period was to begin in fiscal year 2016-17, however it will now start in 2018-19. While this shift is not ideal for the college, we are prepared to adapt to the change.
The Board report also covers a variety of events and activities including an audit by the state Comptroller’s office; ongoing Business Process Review meetings on campus; a May 24 meeting of the Capital Region Community College Regional Council and Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul; federal fundraising and advocacy efforts to support the expansion of Advanced Manufacturing Technology; the Emergency Preparedness Committee’s active shooter drill on May 6; Student Senate election results; and accolades for students, faculty and staff, including the 2016 SUNY Chancellor’s and President’s Award recipients.
Chancellor’s Awards
Excellence in Classified Service
Jennifer Acker, Senior Clerk, Marvin Library
Excellence in Faculty Service
Janice Hindes, Associate Professor, Individual Studies
Rosemary Schultz, Associate Professor, School of Business
Excellence in Professional Service
Linda Ryder, Senior Instructional Designer, Center for Distance and Online Learning
Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Michelle Bannoura, Associate Professor, History, Philosophy and Social Science
President’s Awards for Excellence in College Service
Susan Agan, Technical Assistant, High School Programs and Educational Outreach
Ann Carrozza, Executive Director, Faculty Student Association
Selissa Dukes, Technical Assistant, Admissions
Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients! I hope to see many of our faculty and staff colleagues as we show support for the honorees at the May 5 Faculty/Staff Honors Convocation in the Maureen Stapleton Theatre.
Finally, I am sad to report that longtime trustee, Don Fane, resigned his position on the board effective June 1 due to increasing responsibilities and travel within his role at Callanan Industries, Inc. Don joined the board in 2003. It’s been a true pleasure to work with him throughout the years, and I greatly appreciate all he’s done to advance the college. The Rensselaer County Legislature will appoint his replacement for a term ending in 2019.
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is May 24.
Published: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:22:14 +0000 by a.matonak