Wednesday, February 21, 2024
1:30pm, 114 Marano Campus Center and via Zoom video conference
Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Attendance
College Council Members Present
In person:
- Austin Davis
- Dick Farfaglia
- Tara FitzGibbons
- Kristin Shanley-Graves
On zoom:
- Darlene Baker
- Brian McGrath
- Jim McMahaon
Invited Guests Present
In person:
- Kestutis Bendinskas
- Kendra Cadogan
- Jamal Coleman
- Tina Cooper
- Karen Crowe
- Kristi Eck
- Scott Furlong
- Kathleen Kerr
- Peter Nwosu
- Christine Patrick
- Liz Schmitt
- Mary Toale
- Becky Waters
On zoom:
- Jenifer Janes
- Shashi Kanbur
Additional Attendees
On zoom:
- Zach Vickery
Minutes
Welcome and Call to Order
James McMahon, College Council Chair, called to order at 1:39 pm.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of October 30, 2023, were unanimously approved. Motion by T. FitzGibbons, seconded by D. Farfaglia.
Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024
Discussion led by Shashi Kanbur and Tina Cooper. Topics included Doppler on Wheels and NSF grant achievements.
Quest - April 16, 2024
Kestutis Bendinskas discussed the history and purpose of Quest, beginning in 1980, and the involvement of Oswego county schools.
Alumni Report
Jennifer Janes provided the alumni report, including updates and future plans.
Faculty Assembly Report
Elizabeth Schmitt presented the Faculty Assembly report, mentioning the Task Force report to FA in April.
Student Association Report
Austin Davis, Student Association President, shared updates and highlighted achievements, including commendation for commencement involvement.
President’s Report
Peter O. Nwosu discussed key initiatives, including learning by doing, new leadership introductions, and expressed thanks to Mary Toale for her service. Enrollment strategies, retention efforts, and strengthening student support were also covered. Questions about early college programs, transfer students, and commuter student retention were addressed.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting moved by Tara FitzGibbons; seconded by Kristin Shanley-Graves. Meeting adjourned at 3:27 pm.
Feb. 21, 2024 College Council Meeting Minutes (PDF)