ITEM 1 - Suffolk County Community College



SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

AMMERMAN CAMPUS - SELDEN, NEW YORK

DECEMBER 12, 1997

The meeting was held on Friday, December 12, 1997, at 9:30 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

John J. Foley Trustee

Walter C. Hazlitt Trustee

Michael Hollander Trustee

Michael Sacca Trustee

M. Vicki Wacksman Trustee

Richard Zummo Trustee

Roxana Tuohy Student Trustee

Salvatore J. La Lima Interim 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

Craig Harris Executive Dean for Financial Affairs

Excused:

Wayne Pevey Acting Provost, Western Campus

Absent:

N. Patricia Yarborough Provost, Ammerman Campus

Guest: The Hon. Angie Carpenter Suffolk County Legislator/

Chair, Economic Development and

Education Committee

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It was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept the Minutes of the October 24, 1997 meeting.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.199 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following Civil Service employee was previously approved for retirement effective November 5, 1997, and requests that the effective date be changed to December 31, 1997, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the retirement date of the following employee is hereby amended as follows:

Original Amended

Effective Effective

Classification Area Date Date

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Sam Mercurio Campus Security Security 11/05/97 12/31/97

Guard I

Line No. 2260-4030-1047

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.200 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following employees have submitted letters of retirement, be it therefore,

RESOLVED, that the retirements of the following employees are hereby accepted:

Classification Effective Date

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Donald Avellino Principal Accountant 12/31/97

EASTERN CAMPUS

Dolores Elasik Principal Clerk 12/31/97

WESTERN CAMPUS

Alice Woods Principal Clerk 12/31/97

Attachment I: List of Line Nos.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.201 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following Civil Service staff members have submitted letters of resignation, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the resignations of the following Civil Service staff members, effective dates as noted are hereby accepted:

Effective

Classification Area Date Line No.

COLLEGE-WIDE

Marilyn Rodriguez-Rivera Office Systems A.V. 10/29/97 2210-4051-0041

Analyst I

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Steven Gromacki Custodial Worker I Plant 10/31/97 2260-4010-1217

Operations

WESTERN CAMPUS

Kurt Lingner Security Guard I Security 9/22/97 2260-6020-1034

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.202 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following Civil Service employee has submitted a letter requesting a leave of absence, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following Civil Service employee be granted an unpaid leave of absence, as noted:

Effective

Classification Area Date Line No.

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Dawn Short Principal Clerk Registrar 11/10/97 2250-4030-1026

01/30/98

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.203 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, there are current vacancies in the civil service classification, and the positions listed below are provided in the College budget, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the appointments of the following civil service employees are hereby approved, at the rates and titles designated:

Annual Effective

Classification Salary Date Line No.

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Anthony Calligeros Maint. Mech. I $22,152 12/15/97 *

WESTERN CAMPUS

Joseph LaGreco Custodian (N) $21,222 12/15/97 2260 6010 1219

John Ryan Security Guard $21,219 12/15/97 2260-6020-1034

*Abolish custodial line no.: 2260-4010-1217

Create Maintenance Mechanic I line no.: 2260-4010-1087

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.204 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, William Weston, Campus Security Guard I, Ammerman Campus, resigned effective 9/22/97 to accept other county employment, and such resignation was accepted by Board Resolution No. 97.165, and

WHEREAS, county collective bargaining rules permit an employee to take back their previous county position within one year following a transfer/resignation to work within the county government, and

WHEREAS, William Weston has notified the College of his intent to return to the position of Campus Security Guard I, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that William Weston be reinstated to the position of Campus Security Guard I, Ammerman Campus, effective December 1, 1997.

Line No.: 2260-4030-1059

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.205 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following individual has decided not to accept a professional staff position with the College, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the appointment of the following individual be rescinded as follows:

Annual

AMMERMAN Rank Area Rate Line No.

CAMPUS:

Claudia Garbizu P.A. 2 Library $41,570 2240-4014-0040

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.206 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following professional staff members were previously approved for retirements effective December 31, 1997, and request that the effective dates be amended, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the retirement dates of the following employees are hereby amended as follows:

Original Amended

Rank Area Effective Date

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

John Daly Professor Communications 12/31/97 12/24/97

WESTERN CAMPUS

Douglas M. Robbins Professor Health Careers 12/31/97 12/24/97

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.207 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following employees have submitted letters of retirement, be it therefore,

RESOLVED, that the retirements of the following employees, are hereby accepted as noted:

(Cont’d)

Rank Area Effective Date

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Tak Tow Chen Professor Economics 12/24/97

Isabel Davis Professor English 12/31/97

Carmie Lewis Professor Biology 12/31/97

Leonard J. Gregorio Professor Counseling 12/20/97

William L. Hoover Professor Psychology & 12/31/97

Sociology

Raymond McCartney Professor Mathematics 12/24/97

Elaine Meltsner Assoc. Professor English 12/31/97

Sheldon H. Penn Professor Physical Sciences 12/31/97

Dominic Riemma Assoc. Professor Accounting 12/31/97

James Schramel Prof. Asst. Chemistry 12/31/97

WESTERN CAMPUS

Robert F. Byrnes Professor Business Admin. 12/31/97

Gerard Danzi Professor Counseling 12/31/97

Patricia Janson Professor Library Service 12/31/97

Gary N. Ording Professor Computer Information 12/31/97

Systems

COLLEGE-WIDE

Hannes Brunbauer Professor Academic Scheduling 12/31/97

Attachment I: List of Line Nos.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.208 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following position has been established in the 1997-98 College operating budget, and

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

(Cont’d)

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

Rank Area Salary Period

COLLEGE-WIDE

Carol G. Distiso P.A. 2 Grants $32,028 1/1/98 - 6/30/98

Line No.: 2280-3017-1020

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.209 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the professional staff at the Western Campus, and

WHEREAS, Gail Hanson, currently assigned to the Office of Student Affairs as a professional assistant, has requested a transfer to the History department at the Western Campus, and

WHEREAS, the president and the campus executive dean have recommended that the transfer be approved, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the transfer of Gail Hanson from the Office of the V.P. of Student Affairs to the position of Assistant Professor of History, step 8, at the Western Campus is hereby approved for a one-semester term, effective January 26, 1998.

Line No.: (To) 2200-6065-0031

(From) 2250-3020-0010

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.210 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the professional staff at the Ammerman Campus and

(Cont’d)

WHEREAS, Brad Boyer at the Western Campus has requested a transfer to the Biology Department at the Ammerman Campus, and

WHEREAS, the executive dean has recommended that the transfer be approved, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the transfer of Brad Boyer from Western Campus to the Biology Department/Ammerman Campus is hereby approved, effective January 26, 1998.

Line No.: (To) 2200-4051-0031

(From) 2200-6056-0068

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.211 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the professional staff at the Ammerman Campus and

WHEREAS, Connell Boyle at the Western Campus has requested a transfer to the Math Department at the Ammerman Campus, and

WHEREAS, the executive dean has recommended that the transfer be approved, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the transfer of Connell Boyle from Western Campus to the Math Department/Ammerman Campus is hereby approved, effective January 26, 1998.

Line No.: (To) 2210-4072-0030

(From) 2210-6055-0037

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.212 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the professional staff at the Ammerman Campus and

WHEREAS, Maryanne Barry at the Eastern Campus has requested a transfer to the Communications Department at the Ammerman Campus, and

(Cont’d)

WHEREAS, the executive dean has recommended that the transfer be approved, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the transfer of Maryanne Barry from the Eastern Campus to the Communications Department/Ammerman Campus is hereby approved, effective January 26, 1998.

Line No.: (To) 2210-4033-0010

(From) 2200-5010-0020

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.213 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the professional staff at the Ammerman Campus, and

WHEREAS, George S. Lomaga at the Eastern Campus has requested a transfer to the Earth/Space Science Department at the Ammerman Campus, and

WHEREAS, the executive dean has recommended that the transfer be approved, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the transfer of George S. Lomaga from the Earth/Space Science Department, Eastern Campus, to the Earth/Space Science Department, Ammerman Campus, is hereby approved, effective January 26, 1998.

Line No.: (To) 2210-4053-0030

(From) 2210-5040-0010

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.214 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the professional staff at the Ammerman Campus and

WHEREAS, Richard LaFemina at the Eastern Campus has requested a transfer to the Psychology Department at the Ammerman Campus, and

(Cont’d)

WHEREAS, the executive dean has recommended that the transfer be approved, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the transfer of Richard LaFemina from the Eastern Campus to the Psychology Department/Ammerman Campus is hereby approved, effective January 26, 1998.

Line No.: (To) 2210-4064-0040

(From) 2200-5020-0020

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.215 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following members of the professional staff are eligible for continuing appointments, commencing with the 1998 – 1999 academic year, and

WHEREAS, the appropriate supervisors, vice presidents, provosts and the College president recommend that continuing appointments be granted to these individuals, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following members of the professional staff are hereby granted continuing appointments, effective September 1, 1998:

Rank Area

COLLEGE-WIDE

Elaine Friedman Associate Professor Director of Grants

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Christiana Thomas Assistant Professor Counseling

Linda O’Connell Professor Health Careers

J. Manuel Berard Assistant Professor Music

James Cassidy Associate Professor Mathematics

Rosa Gambier Assistant Professor Biology

Richard Lionetti Professional Assistant 2 Physical Ed./Athletics

Sandra Palmer Associate Professor Art

Gertrude Postl Associate Professor Philosophy

(Cont’d)

EASTERN CAMPUS

David Brenner Associate Professor Physical Education

Debra Klein Assistant Professor Cooperative

Education Kathleen Mars Assistant Professor Early Childhood

Education

Gerard O’Donovan Assistant Professor English

Barbara Ripel Associate Professor History

WESTERN CAMPUS

Cheryl Every-Wurtz Assistant Professor Counseling

Mahin Gosine Associate Professor Sociology/

Anthropology

Carol McGorry Assistant Professor English

Robin Means Assistant Professor Early Childhood/

Psychology

William Walter Assistant Director Physical Plant

Robert Woodman Assistant Professor Biology

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.216 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following professional staff members have requested reductions in workload for the periods indicated, and

WHEREAS, the campus provost and the College president recommend that the reductions in workload be granted, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following faculty members be granted reductions in workload during the periods indicated, and that during such periods their salaries, sick leave and personal leave benefits be reduced by the percentages indicated below:

Rank Area Percent Period

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

William A. Holian Professor Sociology 40% Spring 1998

Semester

(Cont’d)

WESTERN CAMPUS

Jeffery Kluewer Professor English 25% Spring 1998

Semester

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.217 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, by Res. No. 97.30 sabbatical leaves were granted for the 1997-98 academic year, and

WHEREAS, the following faculty members have withdrawn their requests for sabbatical leaves and accepted the retirement incentive option:

Rank Area Sabb. Leave

Name

Richard Darmody Professor Physical Education Spring

S. Paul Maini Professor Mathematics Fall

be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the foregoing requests to withdraw from approved 1997-98 sabbaticals are hereby accepted.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.218 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, by motion approved September 26, 1997, the Board adopted a revised organization of the College administration, and

WHEREAS, the President has further developed the structure and has recommended the necessary positions and position descriptions to carry out the new organizational structure, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following positions shall be unchanged in all respects except for the title, as indicated:

(Cont’d)

From To

Vice President for Vice President for Marketing

College and Community Relations and Public Affairs

Director of Physical Plant Admin. Director of Facilities

Director of Business Affairs Admin. Director of Business Services

and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the following positions are hereby revised, as indicated, and new position descriptions (Attachment II) are hereby adopted:

From To

Vice President for Management Vice President for Administrative and

and Planning Information Services

Provost Executive Dean Campus Operations

Dean of Instruction (A & W) Dean of Faculty (A & W)

Executive Dean for Financial Affairs Chief Financial Officer (Gr. 36)

Dean of Students Dean of Student Services

Assistant Vice President for Executive Director of Academic Support

Academic Affairs Services (Gr. 35)

Assistant Vice President for Executive Director of Computer and

Information Technology Information Systems (Gr. 35)

Dean of Instruction (E) Dean of Faculty and Student Services (E)

Vice Pres. For Academic Affairs Vice President for Academic & Campus

Affairs

and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the following new positions be established in accordance with the position descriptions at Attachment II:

Stipend Level/

Title Service Barg. Unit Grade____

Executive Director of Economic Professional Mgm’t/Confidential 35

Development/Corporate Training

Executive Director of Facilities Professional Mgm’t/Confidential 35

Support Services

(Cont’d)

Chief Management Analyst Classified A.M.E. 31

Assistant Director - Computer Professional Guild Level G

Support Services

P.A. 3/Grants Coordinator Professional Faculty Association 12-Month

Senior Research Analyst Classified A.M.E. 24

Office Systems Analyst Classified A.M.E. 19

Admin. Director of Business Professional Exempt 34

Operations

Associate Dean of Students (East) Professional Guild Level-B

Executive Dir. of Human Resources Professional Mgmt/Confidential 35

Executive Dir. of Admissions/ Professional Mgmt/Confidential 35

Enrollment Mgmt

College Registrar Professional Guild Level-C

and, be it further

RESOLVED, that existing lines be assigned to the foregoing positions as follows, to the effect that no additional lines are created herein:

Executive Director of Economic Development 2220-4005-0010

Executive Director of Facilities 2220-3025-0010

Chief Management Analyst 2210-4031-0060

Asst. Director - Computer Support 2280-3035-0010

P.A. 3 Grants Coordinator 2210-4041-0010

Sr. Research Analyst 2270-3040-1032

Office Systems Analyst 2210-4061-0021

Admin. Dir. of Business Operations 2270-3040-0015

Assoc. Dean of Students 2250-5010-0010

Exec. Director of Human Resources 2270-3050-0010

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the revised position description (Attachment II) for the following position is hereby adopted:

Deputy to the President

and, be it further

(Cont’d)

RESOLVED, that the following positions be abolished:

Dean of Students (East)

P.A. 3 Computer Services

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the foregoing shall be effective December 15, 1997 except that the president may provide for a transitioning of new duties until vacant positions are filled.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.219 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint department and assistant department heads whose terms of office will begin January 26, 1998, and the executive dean and the president of the College recommend 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 a one-semester period, effective January 26, 1998 through June 30, 1998.

Title Area

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Asberine Alford Department Head Computer Inf. & Office Technologies

John Bockino Department Head Economics

George Bodkin Department Head Automotive

Technology

Craig Boyd Department Head Music

Thomas Breeden Department Head Physical Sciences

Richard Britton Department Head Communications

Evelyn Brodbeck Department Head Mathematics

Betty Deroski Asst. Department Head Physical Sciences

W. Robert Finley Department Head Criminal Justice

Marcia Geraghty Department Head Nursing

Nancy Gerli Department Head Reading

(Cont’d)

Title Area

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

Gary Goodwin Department Head History, Political

Science and

Geography

Darlene Hochman Department Head Health Careers

Richard Johnson Department Head Theatre

Edward Joyce Asst. Department Head English

Lowell Kleiman Department Head Philosophy

Arthur Kleinfelder Department Head Art

Steven Klipstein Asst. Department Head English

Jeffrey Koodin Department Head Physical Education

Scott Mandia Acting Asst. Dept. Head Physical Sciences

Peter Maritato Department Head Engineering and

Technology

Linda O’Connell Asst. Dept. Head Health Careers

Gerald O’Connor Department Head English

Lawrence Propper Department Head Psychology,

Sociology and

Anthropology

Dennis Reissig Asst. Department Head Mathematics

Alphonse Ruggiero Department Head Accounting

Rita Sakitt Asst. Department Head Psychology,

Sociology and

Anthropology

Steven Saltzman Department Head Business

Administration

Miguel Sirgado Department Head Foreign Languages

Robert Stone Department Head Biology

Ronald Surprenant Department Head Computer Science

Robert Warasila Asst. Dept. Head Physical Sciences

EASTERN CAMPUS

Roger Belz Department Head Business/CIS/ Hospitality

Kenneth Ettlinger Department Head Mathematics/Science

and Technology

(Cont’d)

Title Area

EASTERN CAMPUS

Faye Lourenso Department Head Humanities

Barbara Ripel Department Head Social Science/HC

WESTERN CAMPUS

Kathryn Benjamin Department Head Mathematics

Robert de Zorzi Department Head Social Science

Joseph DeFilippe Department Head Business Admin./Accounting

James DeSario Department Head Communication Arts

Donald Ferruzzi Department Head Natural Science

Joan Garnar Department Head Nursing and Allied Programs

Ikram Hassan Asst. Department Head Natural Science

Joseph Inners Department Head English

Allen R. Jacobs Department Head Veterinary Sci. Tech.

Frances LaFauci Acting Department Head Nursing and Allied Programs

Elaine Preston Asst Department Head English

Mena Ramirez Department Head Office Technologies/

Comp. Info. Systems

Jian Zhang Asst. Department Head Communication Arts

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.220 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following new title has been established in the 1997-98 operating budget, and

WHEREAS, the president recommends the following appointment effective December 15, 1997, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following individual be appointed effective December 15, 1997,

to the title indicated:

(Cont’d)

Name Area Title Salary

Drew Rabinowitz Info. Tech. Asst.Director $59,639

Computer Support Serv.

Line No.: 2280-3035-0010

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.221 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Western Campus for a director of Financial Aid, and

WHEREAS, Charles Bartolotta, director of Admissions at the Eastern Campus has requested appointment and is qualified for the position of director of Financial Aid, and

WHEREAS, the screening committee has endorsed his candidacy, and the president of the college recommends the appointment, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the appointment of Charles Bartolotta, to the Western Campus as director of Financial Aid, is hereby approved, effective January 1, 1998, at the annual salary of $73,992.

Line No.: 2250-6050-0031

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.222 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Western Campus for an assistant dean of Instruction, and

WHEREAS, Randolph Manning, dean of Instruction at the Eastern Campus has requested appointment and is qualified for the position of assistant dean of Instruction, and

(Cont’d)

WHEREAS, the screening committee has endorsed his candidacy, and the president of the college recommends the appointment, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the appointment of Randolph Manning to the Western Campus, as an assistant dean of Instruction is hereby approved, effective January 26, 1998, at the annual salary of $85,301.

Line No.: 2200-6001-0030

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.223 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of an acting associate dean of Instruction on the Ammerman Campus, and the position is provided in the college budget, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the executive dean of the Ammerman Campus, and the College president that the individual below continue as acting associate dean of Instruction, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Philip H. Christensen, professor of English, be re-appointed as acting associate dean of Instruction at the Ammerman Campus, for the period of January 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998, at an annual salary of $93,298.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.224 was tabled.

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,

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the executive dean of the Ammerman Campus, and the College president that the individual below continue as interim director of student activities, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Christiana Thomas be appointed interim director of student activities, effective January 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998, at an annual salary of $55,340.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.225 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of a dean of faculty and student services at the Eastern Campus, and the position is provided in the College budget, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the executive dean and the College president that the following individual be granted such appointment, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following individual be appointed effective January 26, 1998 through August 31, 1998:

Annual

EASTERN Title Rate Line No.

CAMPUS

Dan Gilhooley Interim Dean $73,941 2200-5001-0010

of Faculty &

Student Services

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.226 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of an assistant dean of faculty, Eastern Campus, and the position is provided in the College budget, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the executive dean and the College president that the following individual be granted such appointment, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following individual be appointed effective January 1, 1998:

EASTERN Title Area Salary

CAMPUS

Pamela Frazier Assistant Dean Business/Math/ $72,114

of Faculty Science

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.227 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of an associate dean of student services, and the position is provided in the College budget, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the executive dean and the College president that the individual be granted an appointment, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following individual be granted an appointment, effective January 26, 1998 through August 31, 1998:

Annual

EASTERN Title Rate Line No.

CAMPUS

Judy Koodin Interim Associate $90,198 2250-5010-0010

Dean of Student

Services

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.228 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, by Resolution 97.131 the Board appointed Salvatore J. La Lima as interim president through January 31, 1998, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary and beneficial to retain the services of Mr. LaLima as interim president until a permanent presidential appointment is made, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Salvatore J. La Lima’s appointment as interim president be continued until a permanent presidential appointment is made, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Salvatore J. La Lima be paid the president’s salary, which shall be one dollar below the County Executive’s, retroactive to August 16, 1997.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.229 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal to the U.S Department of Education, in the amount of $190,000 for the first year of a four-year grant, entitled Talent Search Program, and

WHEREAS, the program will identify talented students from 16 local school districts, grades 6-12, to provide a program of support which increases secondary school completion rates, identifies sources of financial support for post-secondary study, and facilitates entry into post-secondary education, and

WHEREAS, a 26% matching and 26% in-kind contribution will be drawn from the college budget, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that a grant proposal, in the amount of $190,000, for the U.S. Department of Education Talent Search Program during the 1998-99 academic year, is hereby approved and, upon awarding of a grant or grants, the College president or his designee is authorized to execute a contract with the administering agency.

Project Director: Elaine Friedman, Director of Grants

Note: Two grant funded full-time personnel

One match full-time personnel

In-kind contribution as noted on abstract

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.230 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has received a grant from the State University of New York, Office of Special Programs, for a college-wide EOP program, and

WHEREAS, the portion of the grant for direct aid to students is $39,800, and the portion for a counseling and tutoring project is $40,000, totaling $79,800 for the EOP Program, and

(Cont’d)

WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the grant in the amount of $79,800 for the EOP project during the 1997-98 academic year, is hereby accepted.

Project Director: Dorothy Patrick

Note: No in-kind required; No full-time personnel

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.231 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has been awarded a grant, in the amount of $16,582 from the New York State Library for a Coordinated Collection Development Project, during the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998, and

WHEREAS, this project provides funding for the three College libraries for the purchase of library materials needed to support programs offered by the College, and

WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the grant, in the amount of $16,582 for the Coordinated Collection Development Project, during the 1997-98 academic year, is hereby accepted

Project Director: A. Kania

Note: No full-time personnel

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.232 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 97.141 agreements have been prepared for the use of classrooms and facilities, for the purpose of conducting a College Extension Program, during the 1997-98 academic year, be it therefore

(Cont’d)

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 97.141 be hereby amended to include:

Brentwood North Middle School

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.233 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, in accordance with its authority under the “Plan C” agreement, the Board has modified the personnel positions within the 1997-98 operating budget; and

WHEREAS, the net effect has been to leave the total number of positions authorized in the College unchanged, and

WHEREAS, in order to properly account for the personnel expenditures, position line numbers must be changed to reflect the proper budget codes, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following positions are hereby revised:

From To

2210-4033-1061 2280-3011-0012

2270-3040-1041 2270-3060-0065

2270-3040-1110 2270-3060-0055

2250-3020-1059 2270-3060-0060

2200-3001-1020 2200-3001-1025

2200-3001-0020 2250-6040-0035

2200-4041-0010 2280-3017-1020

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.234 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, salary rates have been determined pursuant to appropriate labor contracts and/or appropriate in-service regulations, and

WHEREAS, the following supplemental payroll report “D” lists professional employees and their additional hours of adjunct, overload and part-time service, be it therefore

(Cont’d)

RESOLVED, that the supplemental payroll reports “D”, dated December 12, 1997, is hereby certified.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.235 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, Paul T. D’Amaro has served eighteen years on the Board of Trustees of Suffolk County Community College, including the last three years as Chairman of the Board, and

WHEREAS, he has demonstrated support and loyalty to Suffolk County Community College through faithful execution of his responsibilities, and

WHEREAS, he has provided visionary leadership to insure that Suffolk County Community College would continue to be a valuable resource to the citizens of Suffolk County as one of the outstanding community colleges in the nation, and

WHEREAS, he has contributed to the positive image of the College through his personal and professional standing in the community and civic affairs, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Paul T. D’Amaro is hereby designated as Trustee Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of Suffolk County Community College with all the rights and privileges pertaining hereto.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.236 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, by resolution this date various administrative positions have been revised in title and/or in position description, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services provided within these positions, and

WHEREAS, the president recommends the following assignments and the individuals named have agreed to accept the new title and duties, where applicable, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following professional employees be assigned to the positions indicated, with no break in service, effective December 15, 1997:

NAME POSITION

James Canniff Interim Vice President for Academic and Campus Affairs

Eric Ricioppo Vice President for Marketing and Public Affairs

Steven Schrier Vice President for Administrative and Information Services

Michael Weissberg Vice President for Student Affairs

Joanne Braxton Executive Dean, Eastern Campus

B. Wayne Pevey Executive Dean, Western Campus

Antoinette Kania Executive Director of Academic Support Services

Gary Ris Executive Director of Computer and Information Services

Robert Arrigon Dean of Faculty, Ammerman Campus

William Connors Acting Dean of Faculty, Western Campus

Allie Parrish Dean of Student Services, Western Campus

Linda Reisser Dean of Student Services, Ammerman Campus

Craig Harris Administrative Director of Business Operations

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.237 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of an Executive Dean, Eastern Campus for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Joanne Braxton has served in a related capacity since April 1, 1996, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Joanne Braxton be designated Executive Dean, Eastern Campus and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Joanne Braxton, in the capacity of Executive Dean, Eastern Campus at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.238 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Vice President for Academic and Campus Affairs, for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

WHEREAS, James F. Canniff has served in a related capacity since July 1, 1997, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that James F. Canniff be designated the Interim Vice President for Academic and Campus Affairs and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of James F. Canniff, in the capacity of Interim Vice President for Academic and Campus Affairs, at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.239 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Dean of Student Services, Western Campus for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

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

RESOLVED, that Allie Parrish be designated the Dean of Student Services, Western Campus and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Allie Parrish, in the capacity of Dean of Student Services, Western Campus at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.240 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 February 1, 1998, and

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

RESOLVED, that Michael Weissberg be designated the Vice President for Student Affairs and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Michael Weissberg, in the capacity of Vice President Student Affairs at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.241 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Vice President for Marketing and Public Affairs for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Eric Ricioppio has served in a related capacity since September 18, 1995, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Eric Ricioppo be designated the Vice President for Marketing and Public Affairs and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Eric Ricioppo, in the capacity of Vice President for Marketing and Public Affairs at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.242 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of an Executive Director of Academic Support Services for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Antoinette Kania has served in a related capacity since September 16, 1985, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that Antoinette Kania be designated the Executive Director of Academic Support Services and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Antoinette Kania, in the capacity of Executive Director of Academic Support Services at the current salary rate (plus any county authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.243 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of an Executive Director of Computing and Information Services for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

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

RESOLVED, that Gary Ris be designated the Executive Director of Computing and Information Services and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Gary Ris, in the capacity of Executive Director of Computing and Information Services at the current salary rate (plus any county authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.244 was duly moved, seconded, and carried by a vote of 9 - 1, with Trustee Foley dissenting.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of an Administrative Director of Business Operations for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

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

RESOLVED, that Craig Harris be designated the Administrative Director of Business Operations and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Craig Harris, in the capacity of Administrative Director of Business Operations at the current salary step (plus any County authorized increase) for the period December 15, 1997 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.245 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Dean of Student Services, Ammerman Campus for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

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

RESOLVED, that Linda Reisser be designated the Dean of Student Services, Ammerman Campus and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Linda Reisser, in the capacity of Dean of Student Services, Ammerman Campus at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.246 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Dean of Faculty, Ammerman Campus for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

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

RESOLVED, that Robert Arrigon be designated the Dean of Faculty, Ammerman Campus and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Robert Arrigon, in the capacity of Dean of Faculty, Ammerman Campus at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.247 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of an Executive Dean, Western Campus for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

WHEREAS, B. Wayne Pevey has served in a related capacity since August 16, 1997, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that B. Wayne Pevey be designated the Acting Executive Dean, Western Campus and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of B. Wayne Pevey, in the capacity of Executive Dean, Western Campus at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.248 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a dean of faculty, Western Campus for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

WHEREAS, William Connors has served in a related capacity since August 16, 1997, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that William Connors be designated the acting dean of faculty, Western Campus and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of William Connors, in the capacity of acting dean of faculty, Western Campus at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.249 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the College to have the services of a Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, for the period beginning February 1, 1998, and

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

RESOLVED, that Steven F. Schrier be designated the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the College president execute a contract for the employment of Steven F. Schrier, in the capacity of Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, at the current salary rate (plus any County authorized increase) for the period February 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998.

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.250 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following professional staff member has submitted a letter of resignation, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the resignation of the following professional staff member, effective December 31, 1997, is hereby accepted:

Rank/Title Effective Date

AMMERMAN CAMPUS

N. Patricia Yarborough Provost 12/31/97

Line No.: 2270-4010-0010

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.251 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the following new title has been established in the 1997/98 operating budget, and

WHEREAS, the president recommends the following interim appointment, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the following individual be appointed interim chief financial officer, effective December 29, 1997 through August 31, 1998, or sooner upon a permanent appointment to the following position:

Title Area Salary

COLLEGE-WIDE

Charles Stein Interim Chief Financial Affairs $100,511

Financial Officer

Line No.: 2270-3040-0015

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RESOLUTION NO. 97.252 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, by Resolution No. 96.35 requested that the County of Suffolk include in its Capital Program capital projects necessary for the safe, efficient and appropriate operation of the College, and

WHEREAS, the County 1998-1999 Capital Budget included projects for the College valued at over $41 million, and

WHEREAS, the funding of these projects by the State will enable the College to implement the full program planned for the Multi-Purpose Health Technology Building, and will result in various infrastructure, safety and energy improvements, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the president communicate to the Governor, State University of New York, and the State delegation the importance of the capital program to the students and residents of Suffolk County, express the strong support of the Board for the capital program adopted by the County of Suffolk, and urge inclusion of these projects in the State’s capital budget.

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President’s Report

President La Lima welcomed and introduced new trustee Walter Hazlitt who was recently appointed by Governor Pataki to fill the vacancy left by Judge D’Amaro.

Mr. La Lima reported that he attended the signing of an articulation agreement during the week with Eastern Suffolk BOCES for advanced standing in the hospitality/tourism and oceanography programs at the Eastern Campus. Trustee Foley was also in attendance.

The president expressed his appreciation to executive dean Joanne Braxton, her staff, and everyone in the Restaurant Management, Dietetic Technician and Theatre programs for the excellent dinner and entertainment provided at the College’s annual harvest dinner last month. Among the guests were county executive Robert Gaffney and several members of the county legislature. Mr. Gaffney followed up with a call to president La Lima the next day to convey his thanks for a most enjoyable evening.

(Cont’d)

President La Lima apprised the trustees that the College has received two donations of trees from Emerald Nurseries in Miller Place. Thirty crimson red maples (2 inch caliper)

were given to the Western Campus and planted along the Wicks Road boundary; 29

specimen trees (3 inch caliper) were given to the Ammerman Campus. The retail value of these trees is in excess of $6,000. The Board members requested that the president send a note on their behalf thanking the Emerald Nurseries for its generous donation.

Mr. La Lima reported that he had traveled to Albany on December 10 with Nassau Community College president Sean Fanelli and the College’s respective faculty union presidents to attend a meeting with SUNY Chancellor Ryan and his staff, other community college presidents, and representatives of NYSUT which hosted the meeting. Discussions were held on items of common concern for legislative consideration. State aid to community colleges was the primary issue, and it was agreed that a return to the 1/3-1/3-1/3 arrangement would be desirable. Other items focused on part-time or adjunct faculty issues. President La Lima indicated that it was also a good opportunity for him to become better acquainted with Dr. Fanelli.

The president announced that the Dormitory Authority has advised the College that bid ads for the Multi-use Health Technology Building will appear this week. Bid openings will be held in mid-January and awards will be made on February 22. It is anticipated that the ground breaking will take place in early March 1998.

Mr. La Lima congratulated Trustee Michael Hollander on his recent selection as president of the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Hollander was also commended and credited for saving the life of a woman, who had been in a car accident, by administering CPR on her.

The president indicated that the December/January issue of the Community College Journal contains several excellent articles which would be of interest to the trustees and to the Education & Economic Development Committee of the legislature. During the coming week he will send copies to them; and, in the future, copies of the magazine will be sent out to the board members and to the legislative committee.

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Legislator Angie Carpenter thanked the board members for providing an open line of communication with the county executive and the county legislature. She also thanked

(Cont’d)

vice president Eric Ricioppo for diligently keeping the legislators well informed on College issues.

Ellen Schuler Mauk, president of the Faculty Association, addressed the Board on the issue of the two sabbatical withdrawals which appeared on today’s agenda. She indicated that, in the past, when sabbatical requests were withdrawn, other individuals who had requested a sabbatical would be considered. Ms. Schuler Mauk urged the board to comply with the contractual obligation. A discussion ensued on this matter., and then a motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to adjourn to executive session at 10:40 a.m. to discuss personnel matters.

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The Board of Trustees returned to public session at 11:07 a.m., at which time a motion was made, seconded and passed by a vote of 8 - 2, with Trustees Lauer and Foley dissenting, that alternates not be offered sabbaticals following the withdrawal of two faculty from approved sabbatical leaves.

Another motion was made, to reject the request by Silver Dollar Shows for use of property at the Western Campus for a 1998 carnival, seconded and passed with a vote of 8 “yes” and Trustees Hollander and Zummo abstaining.

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Friday, January 23, 1998, at 9:30 a.m., in the Alumni Room of the Brookhaven Gymnasium, at the Ammerman Campus in Selden.

A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to adjourn at 11:10 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan LeBow

Secretary

Board of Trustees

Attachment I: List of Line Numbers

Attachment II: Position Descriptions

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