Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees EDUCATION & PLANNING COMMITTEE

Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees
EDUCATION & PLANNING COMMITTEE
April 6, 2016
Presiding: Trustee M. Joan Geise
Trustees Present: Geoffrey Astles, Dr. Karen Blazey, Donald Cass, James DeVaney, M. Joan Geise, Barbara Hamlin, John
Hicks, Stephen Martin, Donna Mihalik, Joshuah Barry
Trustee Excused: all present
Staff Present: Dr. Barbara Risser, Andrea Cronkite, Joseph Delforte, Jennie Erdle, James Fisher, Kristen Fragnoli, Lenore
Friend, Karen Hopkins, Milton Johnson, Grace Loomis, Mary McLean-Scanlon, Dr. Joseph Nairn, Amy Pauley, Emily Reed,
Yolanda Steward, John Taylor, Carol Urbaitis, Kim Wager
Guests: no guests present at this meeting
Media present: no representatives present at this meeting
At 4:34 pm, Trustee Geise called the FLCC Board of Trustees Education & Planning Committee meeting to order.
Business
Review March 2016 committee minutes
No discussion or revisions
Student Life program review
Ms. Jennie Erdle, director of student life, presented an overview of major findings and recommendations resulting
from the program review. She also provided information on department staffing and the five major programmatic
areas of student life.
Enrollment update
Ms. Urbaitis reported:
• As of April 1, 2016, enrollment is at 95.7% of FTE target
• Full-time FTEs are at 93% of target
• Part-time FTEs are at 107.8% of target
• Overall spring FTEs, including Gemini and non-credit state aidable, are at 96.7% of target:
o Gemini FTEs (full- & part-time) are at 108.9% of target
o Non-credit state aidable FTEs are at 31.7% of target
• Advising week for summer and fall 2016 begins April 4, followed by priority registration the week of April 10
• A total of 636 students have been cleared for May graduation dependent upon their successful completion of
spring coursework
Predictive analytics
As follow up to discussion at a previous Board meeting, Ms. McLean-Scanlon explained the concept of predictive
analytics and how the College uses the data obtained, including, but not limited to:
• Academic interventions to aid retention and students on probation
• Enrollment
• Marketing and Admissions
In the future, predictive analytics could be employed for advancement and fundraising purposes.
Resolutions
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Award degrees & certificates to the approved list of candidates-May 2016
Provost Fragnoli presented this resolution to approve the list of May 2016 candidates for degrees and certificates
pending successful completion of spring 2016 semester course work. Invite Michael Fisher to explain the process to
verify the list of graduates.
Approve 2016-2017 sabbatical leaves
Provost Fragnoli presented this resolution to approve sabbatical leaves for the following faculty members for the 20162017 academic year:
Paul Brock, Assistant Professor of Biology (SP17)
Margaret Gillio, Assistant Professor of Humanities (SP17)
Maureen Maas-Feary, Professor of Humanities (SP17)
Grant Professor Emeritus Status to Jean D’Abbracci
Provost Fragnoli presented this resolution to grant Jean D’Abbracci Professor Emeritus status with all the rights and
privileges thereof.
There being no further business, at 5:12 p.m., on motion by Trustee Geise and second by Trustee Blazey, the Board of
Trustees Education & Planning Committee adjourned.
Prepared by,
Submitted by,
Karen A. Hopkins
Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee M. Joan Geise
Chair, Education & Planning Committee
Next meeting: Thursday, May 5, 2016; 4:30 p.m.; Victor Campus Center
Trustee committee members: Geoffrey Astles, Joshuah Barry, Dr. Karen Blazey, M. Joan Geise (chair), Donna Mihalik
FLCC staff liaisons: Kristen Fragnoli, Grace Loomis, Carol Urbaitis
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Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees
FINANCE & FACILITIES COMMITTEE
April 6, 2016
Presiding: Trustee Donald Cass
Trustees Present: Geoffrey Astles, Dr. Karen Blazey, Donald Cass, James DeVaney, M. Joan Geise, Barbara Hamlin, John
Hicks, Stephen Martin, Donna Mihalik, Joshuah Barry
Trustees Excused: all present
Staff Present: Dr. Barbara Risser, Joseph Delforte, James Fisher, Kristen Fragnoli, Lenore Friend, Karen Hopkins, Grace
Loomis, Milton Johnson, Mary McLean-Scanlon, Dr. Joseph Nairn, Amy Pauley, John Taylor, Carol Urbaitis, Kim Wager
Guests: no guests present at this meeting
Media Present: no representatives present at this meeting
At 5:12 pm, Trustee Cass called the FLCC Board of Trustees Finance & Facilities Committee meeting to order.
Business
Review March 2016 committee minutes
No discussion or revisions
FLCC 2015-2016 operating budget
Mr. Fisher provided an overview of the year to year comparison of revenues and expenses. He also provided a status
report on the college’s fund balance.
Facilities update
Mr. Fisher provided an update on the following facilities summer projects: Fine Arts renovations, A wing roof repairs, D
lot drainage project, landscaping project in the front of the building
Resolutions
Negative Declaration, State Environmental Quality Review Act
Mr. Fisher presented this resolution to classify the classroom renovation project as proposed to the State and Municipal
Facilities Capital Program as an unlisted action under SEQR.
There being no further business, at 5:25 pm, on motion by Trustee Martin and second by Trustee DeVaney, the FLCC
Board of Trustees Finance & Facilities Committee meeting adjourned.
Prepared by,
Submitted by,
Karen A. Hopkins
Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Donald Cass
Chair, Finance & Facilities Committee
Next meeting: Thursday, May 5, 2016; Victor Campus Center
Immediately following the Education & Planning Committee meeting
Trustee committee members: James DeVaney, Donald Cass (chair), Barbara Hamlin, John Hicks, Stephen Martin
FLCC staff liaisons: James Fisher, Joseph Delforte
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Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees
April 6, 2016
Presiding: Trustee Donna M. Mihalik, Chair
Trustees Present: Geoffrey Astles, Dr. Karen Blazey, Donald Cass, James DeVaney, Joan Geise, Barbara Hamlin, John
Hicks, Stephen Martin, Donna Mihalik, Joshuah Barry
Trustee Excused: all present
Staff Present: Dr. Barbara Risser, James Fisher, Kristen Fragnoli, Lenore Friend, Karen Hopkins, Grace Loomis, Milton
Johnson, Mary McLean-Scanlon, Dr. Joseph Nairn, Amy Pauley, John Taylor, Carol Urbaitis, Kim Wager
Guests: no guests present at this meeting
Media Present: no representatives present at this meeting
At 5:25 pm, Trustee Mihalik called the FLCC Board of Trustees meeting to order.
Community/Public Comment
No public comment at this meeting
Approve the Consent Agenda
Trustee Mihalik called for a motion to approve the following consent agenda items:
March 2016 Board of Trustees committee & board meeting minutes
Resolutions:
Award degrees & certificates to the approved list of candidates-May 2016
Approve 2016-2017 sabbatical leaves
Grant Professor Emeritus Status to Jean D’Abbracci
Negative Declaration, State Environmental Quality Review Act
There being no discussion, on motion by Trustee DeVaney and second by Trustee Geise, the FLCC Board of Trustees
unanimously approved the consent agenda.
Presidential Search Update
Trustee Martin reported that the search is progressing smoothly. Dr. Swan completed his visit today and Dr. Denardo
arrives on campus tomorrow, April 7. Thanks to efforts by Lenore Friend, communication with the campus community
and broader community has been outstanding.
Chair’s Report
Trustee Mihalik referenced the written Chair’s Report included in trustees’ meeting packet.
May Board meeting date change
On May 4, Trustees Mihalik and Martin will be in Albany when SUNY will announce FLCC’s new president. Following
discussion, Trustee Mihalik suggested moving the meeting to Thursday, May 5, 2016 and asked trustees to confirm
their availability with Karen Hopkins.
Kate Barry, Isaacson Miller via videoconference
Trustee Mihalik asked Ms. Barry for an update on next steps in the search process. Ms. Barry reported that Isaacson
Miller is reference checking all finalists. Ms. Barry plans to meet with trustees on April 15 during their deliberation
process to select FLCC’s next president. The calendar of meetings with SUNY officials has not changed and the search is
on time. Trustee Astles requested a detailed report on the background check of the selected finalist.
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Announce members of the Board Nominating Committee
Trustee Mihalik announced that Trustee Blazey has agreed to chair the nominating committee, and Trustees Cass and
Geise have agreed to serve as committee members. A slate of officers will be presented at the May Board meeting.
President’s Report
Dr. Risser referenced the written President’s Report included in trustees’ meeting packet.
NYS Budget Update
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The State budget includes a $100 increase in base aid for community colleges
The Legislature has delayed the start date for implementation of the chargeback formula
College Council
College Council is conducting a mid-point review of the current strategic plan mission and values statements. A revised
values statement, which is in alignment with the new learning framework, will be presented for Board review and
approval at the May meeting. Also, revisions to selected targets will be presented in May for Board review and
approval.
Committee Reports
Audit & ERM Committee: Trustee Blazey
No report
Board Development Committee: Trustee Geise
No report
Trustee Liaison Reports
FLCC Association: Trustee Hamlin
Written report provided
FLCC Foundation: Trustee Geise
Written report provided
FLCC Projects Committee: Trustees Blazey, DeVaney
No report
FLCC Student Corporation: Trustee Hamlin
Written report provided
Student Perspective: Trustee Barry
Trustee Barry has heard concerns from several students about the availability of licensed staff to deal with mental health
issues on campus. Dr. Risser stated that student mental health issues have been discussed at length and suggested that
college administrators be invited join Student Corporation in future discussions.
Also, three FLCC students are recipients of the 2016 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
Discussion Item
No discussion item at this meeting
Announcements
No announcements at this meeting
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Executive Session
At 5:41 pm, the Chair of the FLCC Board of Trustees call for a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters
leading to the employment of a particular person. The Board of Trustees will NOT return to public session.
On motion by Trustee Blazey and second by Trustee Martin, the FLCC Board of Trustees moved into executive session.
At 7:34 pm, on motion by Trustee Geise and second by Trustee Astles, the FLCC Board of Trustees moved out of
executive session.
At 7:34 pm, on motion by Trustee Cass and second by Trustee Barry, the FLCC Board of Trustees meeting adjourned.
Prepared by,
Submitted by,
Karen A. Hopkins
Assistant Secretary of the Board
Trustee Donna M. Mihalik
Chair, FLCC Board of Trustees
Next meeting: Thursday, May 5, 2016; Victor Campus Center
Immediately following the Finance & Facilities Committee mtg.
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