SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE



SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AMMERMAN CAMPUS - SELDEN, NEW YORK

AUGUST 7, 1997

The meeting was held on Thursday, August 7, 1997, at 9:00 a.m., at the Ammerman Campus in Selden, New York.

Present:

Sally Ann Slacke Trustee/Chair

Charles L. Lauer Trustee/Vice Chair

Susan LeBow Trustee/Secretary

Paul T. D’Amaro Trustee

John J. Foley Trustee

Michael Sacca Trustee

M. Vicki Wacksman Trustees

Richard Zummo Trustee

Roxana Tuohy Student Trustee

Salvatore J. La Lima Acting President

James Canniff Interim V. P. for Academic Affairs

Eric Ricioppo V. P. for College & Community Relations

Steven Schrier V. P. for Management & Planning

Michael Weissberg V. P. for Student Affairs

Joanne Braxton Provost, Eastern Campus

N. Patricia Yarborough Provost, Ammerman Campus

Craig Harris Executive Dean for Financial Affairs

Excused:

Michael V. Hollander Trustee

Absent:

John F. Cooper President

John Barham Provost, Open Campus

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A motion was made by Vice Chair Charles Lauer to appoint Salvatore J. La Lima Acting President until August 15, 1997. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

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It was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept the Minutes of the meeting held on July 25, 1997.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.132 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following Civil Service employee has submitted a letter of retirement, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the retirement of the following Civil Service employee is hereby accepted and the Board of Trustees extends its appreciation for her service to the College:

Classification Effective Date

OPEN CAMPUS

Beverly C. Darcy Sr. Stenographer 12/31/97

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.133 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following professional staff members have submitted letters of retirement, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the retirements of the following professional staff members are hereby accepted and the Board of Trustees extends its appreciation for their service to the College:

Rank/Title Area Effective Date

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Helene D. Coyle Professor Nursing 12/22/97

Frances M. Kelly Professor Library Serv. 12/22/97

Paul M. Lauren Professor Chemistry 12/31/97

S. Paul Maini Professor Mathematics 12/31/97

EASTERN CAMPUS

John C. Ross Asst. Prof. Hotel Tech. 11/03/97

Admin.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.134 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following professional staff member has requested a leave of absence, and

WHEREAS, the College President recommends that the leave of absence be granted, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following professional staff member be granted an unpaid leave of absence as noted:

Rank/ Period of

Title Area Leave Line No.

EASTERN CAMPUS

John C. Ross Asst. Prof. Hotel Tech. Admin. 9/1/97 - 2210-5035-

11/2/97 0065

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.135 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following member of the professional staff is presently on appointment for the 1997-98 academic year, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the College President that this individual be granted a temporary appointment, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following individual be granted a temporary appointment as noted:

Rank Area Appointment Line No.

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Robert Monaco P.A. 1 Theatre 9/1/97-6/30/98 2210-4035-0082

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.136 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, there is a current vacancy among the professional staff members, and the position is provided in the College budget, and

(Cont’d)

WHEREAS, the Provost and the College President recommend the appointment as stated below, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following individual be granted a one-year temporary appointment, during the 1997-98 academic year, effective September 1, 1997, as follows:

Annual

Rank Area Rate Appoint. Line No.

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Yingfan Zhang Asst. Prof. Comm. $42,012 9/01/97- 2210-4031-

6/30/98 0046

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.137 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint department and assistant department heads whose terms of office will begin September 1, 1997, and the College President recommends these appointments, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the appointments of the following individuals as department and assistant department heads of the areas designated are hereby approved for an interim period, effective September 1, 1997 through January 23, 1998:

Title Area

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Asberine Alford Department Head Computer Information/

Office Technologies

Scott Mandia Acting Asst. Dept. Head Physical Sciences

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.138 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following adjunct professional staff members have served the minimum number of years in rank to be considered for promotion, and

(Cont’d)

WHEREAS, the President of the College has determined that these adjunct professional staff members have performed meritoriously, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that promotions in rank for the following adjunct professional staff members, as designated, are hereby approved, effective September 1, 1997:

Discipline From To

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Lawrence Rocks Chemistry Assoc. Prof. Professor

Edward Delia Sociology Asst. Prof. Assoc. Prof.

Jill Jackowski Psychology Instructor Asst. Prof.

Marilyn Margulies Mathematics Instructor Asst. Prof.

Jane Mathews-Burgner History Instructor Asst. Prof.

Michael Schmitz Psychology Instructor Asst. Prof.

EASTERN CAMPUS

Fred Coverdale Sociology Instructor Asst. Prof.

JoAnn Dellaposta-Bedoya Fine Arts Instructor Asst. Prof.

Anthony Grimaldi Chemical Instructor Asst. Prof.

Dependency

Kathryn O'Dell-Hamilton Fine Arts Instructor Asst. Prof.

Susan Wentworth Theatre Instructor Asst. Prof.

WESTERN CAMPUS

Edward Mead Reading Assoc. Prof. Professor

David Moriarty English Asst. Prof. Assoc. Prof.

Ruth Newman Spanish Asst. Prof. Assoc. Prof.

James Polo Social Sci. Asst. Prof. Assoc. Prof.

Michael Rabasca Library Asst. Prof. Assoc. Prof.

Franklin McNiff Social Sci. Instructor Asst. Prof.

Lynne Morse Office Tech./ Instructor Asst. Prof.

Computer Info. Sys.

Dennis O'Doherty Business Instructor Asst. Prof.

Eli Reiter Business Instructor Asst. Prof.

Patricia Walsh Reading Instructor Asst. Prof.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.139 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, Graphic Design students would benefit from a course which addresses various technological advances in the area of electronic page design, and

WHEREAS, the new Photographic Imaging curriculum passed by the Western Campus Assembly includes such a course, FA31, Introduction to Computer-Based Design, and

WHEREAS, the Eastern Campus Congress has requested that FA31 be adopted in the Graphic Design curriculum to replace FA21, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the Eastern Campus adopt the course FA31, Introduction to Computer-Based Design, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the current Graphic Design (365) curriculum requirement of FA21, Introduction to Electronic Page Design, be replaced with FA31, Introduction to Computer-Based Design (Attachment I).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.140 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the Freshman Seminar Advisory Committee and the Deans of Instruction have assessed the CS15 course and recommend that an inequity be corrected by revising the credits assigned from 1 to 1.5, and

WHEREAS, this change will not affect the course content or meeting and will result in increased state aid, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the credit change for CS15 from 1 to 1.5 credits be hereby approved effective September 1, 1997.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.141 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, agreements have been prepared for the use of classrooms and facilities at the schools listed below, for the purpose of conducting a College Extension Program, during the 1997-98 academic year, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President is hereby authorized to execute Use Agreements for the 1997-98 academic year, with the school districts in which the following schools are located:

East Hampton High School

William Floyd High School

West Babylon High School

Walt Whitman High School

Rocky Point High School

Sayville Jr. High School

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.142 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Provost, Eastern Campus, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Joanne Braxton has been acting in such capacity since April 1, 1996, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Joanne Braxton in the capacity of Provost, Eastern Campus, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.143 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Vice President for Academic Affairs, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

(Cont’d)

WHEREAS, James Canniff has been acting in such capacity since July 1, 1997, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of James Canniff in the capacity of Vice President for Academic Affairs, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.144 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Dean of Students, Western Campus, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Allie Parrish has served in such capacity since June 3, 1974, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Allie Parrish, in the capacity of Dean of Students, Western Campus, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.145 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Vice President for Management and Planning, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Steven F. Schrier has served in such capacity since April 1, 1984, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Steven F. Schrier, in the capacity of Vice President for Management and Planning, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.146 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Vice President for Student Affairs, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Michael Weissberg has served in such capacity since January 4, 1993, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Michael Weissberg, in the capacity of Vice President for Student Affairs, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.147 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Vice President for College and Community Relations, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Ercole Ricioppo has served in such capacity since September 18, 1995, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Ercole Ricioppo , in the capacity of Vice President for College and Community Relations, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.148 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of an Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Antonia Kania has served in such capacity since September 16, 1985, be it therefore

(Cont’d)

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Antonia Kania, in the capacity of Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.149 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of an Assistant Vice President for Information Management, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Gary Ris has served in such capacity since September 5, 1994, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Gary Ris, in the capacity of Assistant Vice President for Information Management, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.150 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of an Executive Dean of Financial Affairs, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Craig Harris has served in such capacity since September 26, 1994, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Craig Harris, in the capacity of Executive Dean of Financial Affairs, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.151 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Provost, Ammerman Campus, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, N. Patricia Yarborough has served in such capacity since September 1, 1995, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of N. Patricia Yarborough, in the capacity of Provost, Ammerman Campus, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.152 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Dean of Students, Ammerman Campus, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Linda Reisser has served in such capacity since January 3, 1994, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Linda Reisser, in the capacity of Dean of Students, Ammerman Campus, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.153 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Dean of Instruction, Eastern Campus, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Randolph Manning has served in such capacity since March 23, 1985, be it therefore

(Cont’d)

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Randolph Manning, in the capacity of Dean of Instruction, Eastern Campus, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.154 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Dean of Instruction, Ammerman Campus, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Robert Arrigon has served in such capacity since January 11, 1982, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Robert Arrigon, in the capacity of Dean of Instruction, Ammerman Campus, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.155 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Dean Students, Eastern Campus, for the period beginning September 1, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Judith Bresalier-Koodin has been acting in such capacity since September 16, 1996, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the College President execute a contract for the employment of Judith Bresalier-Koodin, in the capacity of Dean of Students, Eastern Campus, for the period September 1, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at the current salary rate (subject to any authorized increase).

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.156 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the Provost of the Western Campus has been appointed to serve as Interim President, effective August 16, 1997 through January 31, 1998, and

WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of an Acting Provost of the Western Campus and the position is provided in the College budget, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Interim President designee that Wayne Pevey, College Director of Theatre, be appointed as Acting Provost of the Western Campus, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Wayne Pevey be reassigned to the position of Acting Provost of the Western Campus for the period of August 16, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at an annual salary of $93,843.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.157 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the Dean of Instruction of the Western Campus has been appointed to serve as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, and

WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of an Acting Dean of Instruction of the Western Campus, and the position is provided in the College budget, and

WHEREAS, William Connors, who is currently on sabbatical from his position as the Association Dean of Instruction on the Ammerman Campus, has agreed to defer his sabbatical until a future time, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Interim President designee that William Connors be appointed as Acting Dean of Instruction of the Western Campus, be it therefore

(Cont’d)

RESOLVED, that the sabbatical for William Connors, Associate Dean of Instruction of the Ammerman Campus be deferred to a mutually agreeable future date, and be it further

RESOLVED, that William Connors be reassigned to the position of Acting Dean of Instruction of the Western Campus for the period of August 18, 1997 through January 31, 1998, at an annual salary of $91,767.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.158 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, by Resolution N. 97.121 the Board appointed Dr. James Canniff, Dean of Instruction, Western Campus, to serve as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs on a monthly basis, and

WHEREAS, in order to provide for continuity in the Office of the Academic Vice President and to provide leadership in the Office of Instruction on the Western Campus, it is necessary to make the term of office definite, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the appointment of Dr. James Canniff as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs be effective through January 31, 1998, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Dr. James Canniff be paid at the appropriate grade and step for Vice President for Academic Affairs, $84,072 (Grade 37, Step 7), effective July 1, 1997.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.159 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the position of Campus Coordinator was established at the Western Campus to assist in the transition of the Veterinary Science Program from State University of New York at Farmingdale to Suffolk County Community College, and

WHEREAS, the Provost of the Western Campus recommends that a department of Veterinary Science be established separate from any existing department, and that the position of Campus Coordinator be abolished in the 1997-98 operating budget and be replaced by a Department Head of Veterinary Science, and

(Cont’d)

WHEREAS, the Provost of the Western Campus recommends the following appointment, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Allen Jacobs be appointed Interim Department Head of Veterinary Science for the period September 1, 1997 through January 23, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.160 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, a search is underway to recruit and identify a person to fill the position of Director of Physical Plant, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Director of Physical Plant be appointed beginning September 1, 1997 on an interim basis, and the College President recommends this appointment, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the appointment of Robert Foley, as Interim Director of Physical Plant, is hereby approved on a monthly basis, beginning September 1, 1997, at his present annual salary.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.161 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, there is a current vacancy for the position of Director of Student Activities, Ammerman Campus, and the position is provided in the College budget, and

WHEREAS, the campus Provost and the College President recommend the appointment as stated below, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Christiana Thomas be appointed Interim Director of Student Activities, effective August 11, 1997 through December 31, 1997, at an annual salary of $55,340.

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Trustee Foley indicated that the resolutions approving exempt contracts reflect only titles.

Tabled from July 25, 1997 meeting:

RESOLUTION NO. 97.128 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, sabbaticals had been approved for faculty for the 1996-97 academic year prior to the existence of the retirement incentive option program, and

WHEREAS, faculty who have completed the sabbatical are obligated to return to the College for one year, and may otherwise be eligible for the retirement incentive program, and

WHEREAS, in previous incentive programs the College and State University of New York have waived the obligation to return in the spirit of the incentive option, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that faculty and administrators who were on sabbatical during the 1996-97 year may exercise the retirement incentive option effective December 31, 1997 and, provided they have returned to the College for the Fall 1997 semester, the obligation to return for the full year will be waived.

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Suffolk County Legislator Angie Carpenter, Chair of the Education Committee, addressed the Board and distributed copies of a proposed resolution: “To contain student tuition fees at Suffolk County Community College for 1997-1998,” which will be laid on the table at the Legislative meeting on Tuesday, August 12. Copies of a report prepared by the Suffolk County Budget Review Office on the 1997-98 operating budget request were sent to Dr. Harris and distributed to the Trustees.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Charles Lauer to postpone a decision on the Board’s position regarding the Suffolk County Legislature’s proposed resolution. Trustee Foley seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Another motion was made to hold a special meeting to discuss this issue and vote on the proposed County resolution on Monday, August 11, 1997, at 6:00 p.m., in the Alumni Room in the Gym. The motion carried unanimously. All Trustees will be able to attend, with the exception of Trustees LeBow and Wacksman.

(Cont’d)

President’s Report

Mr. La Lima expressed his thanks and gratitude for all the support and good wishes he has received since the Board approved his appointment as Interim President, and informed the Trustees that he will be attending the SUNY Board of Trustees meeting on September 23 in Albany when he is to be confirmed.

President La Lima informed the Board that SUNY Provost, Dr. Peter Salin, came to meet with him and expressed interest in the College’s re-organizational plans. Dr. Salin indicated that SUNY will be anxious to see what Suffolk will be doing in terms of a multi-campus system, and noted that our study will be useful to them. Mr. La Lima feels that this meeting with the new Provost will be the start of a good relationship and will follow up on his discussion with Dr. Salin.

Mr. La Lima reported that he had attended a meeting of the legislative committee and informed them that he intends to attend as many meetings as possible and to work closely with them in the months ahead. He is hopeful that this will lead to a better relationship with County officials.

The President indicated that there is a problem at the Board meetings with regard to hearing the comments made at the conference table. He suggested that a microphone be provided for each Trustee and will have Provost Yarborough check into this matter. Mr. La Lima also suggested that a gavel be purchased for Chair Slacke.

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Trustee Foley requested that a study be developed on the classes taught by full-time personnel and by adjuncts (College-wide).

Trustee Zummo requested information from Vice President Weissberg on the number of students (not necessarily the reasons) not returning to Suffolk in the Fall. Guild President Tom Breeden suggested that copies of the General Studies Curriculum Review reports be sent to all Trustees which may provide some data on retention which the Trustees are seeking. Tony Napoli, Director of Institutional Research is putting together a retention report which will be made available to the Board by the Fall. Dr. Weissberg indicated that many activities are going on now to keep students in school, and he will distribute information on the types of things being done. Dr. Weissberg indicated that the College is able to track students when they do not re-register for the Spring semester.

(Cont’d)

Trustee D’Amaro requested a report on the tenure status of employees.

A motion was made at 10:45 a.m. to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

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The Board returned to open session and, there being no further business, adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan LeBow

Secretary

Board of Trustees

Attachment I: Course Description of FA31 - Introduction to Computer-Based Design

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