SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AMMERMAN CAMPUS - SELDEN, NEW YORK JUNE 26, 1997
The meeting was held on Thursday, June 26, 1997, at 9:00 a.m., at the Ammerman Campus in Selden, New York.
Present: Paul T. D’Amaro Trustee/Chair Sally Ann Slacke Trustee/Vice Chair Charles L. Lauer Trustee/Secretary John J. Foley Trustee Michael V. Hollander Trustee Susan LeBow Trustee Michael Sacca Trustee Richard Zummo Trustee Lawrence Poole 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 Academic Affairs John Barham Provost, Corporate & Extended Learning Joanne Braxton Provost, Eastern Campus Salvatore LaLima Provost, Western Campus N. Patricia Yarborough Provost, Ammerman Campus Craig Harris Executive Dean for Financial Affairs
Absent: M. Vicki Wacksman Trustee Alan Bowser Student Trustee John F. Cooper President
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It was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept the Minutes of the meeting held on May 8, 1997.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.86 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:
Classification Effective Date COLLEGE-WIDE Lillian Boeckmann Clerk Typist 6/28/97
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.87 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously, as amended.
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: Rank/Title Area Effective Date AMMERMAN CAMPUS Ronald J. P. Lesko Professor History 11/02/97 Dorothea M. Lunarwomon Professor Psychology 11/02/97 Joseph W. Robert, Sr. Professor Math 6/01/97
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.88 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, is hereby accepted: (Cont’d) Board of Trustees Meeting 3 June 26, 1997 Rank/Title Area Effective Date WESTERN CAMPUS Kieron Sharpe Asst. Professor/ Counseling 8/21/97 Coord. Multi- cultural Affairs
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.89 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously, as amended.
WHEREAS, the following professional staff members have requested leaves of absence, and
WHEREAS, the College President recommends that the leaves of absence be granted, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the following professional staff members be granted unpaid leaves of absence as noted: Rank/ Period of Title Area Leave AMMERMAN CAMPUS Robin Bourjaily Asst. Prof. English 1997-98 Academic Year Sheldon P. Gordon Professor Math 1997-98 Academic Year Ronald J. P. Lesko Professor History 9/01/97 - 11/1/97 Dorothea Lunarwomon Professor Psychology 9/01/97 - 11/1/97 Earnestine McNealey Assoc. Prof. Comm. 1997-98 Academic Year WESTERN CAMPUS Robert Whiteley Assoc. Prof. Humanities/ 1997-98 Philosophy Academic Year
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.90 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously. Board of Trustees Meeting 4 June 26, 1997 WHEREAS, there are current vacancies in the Civil Service classification, and the positions 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:
Classification Annual Salary Effective Date COLLEGE-WIDE JoAnn Todd Account Clerk $25,604 6/30/97
AMMERMAN CAMPUS William Jones Laborer $18,583 7/07/97 Kathleen M. McConnell Campus $22,055 6/30/97 Security Guard I
Fernando Pomales, Jr. Laborer $18,583 6/30/97
EASTERN CAMPUS Edward Schumpf Custodial $22,368 6/30/97 Worker I Cheryl Gruttadauria Sr. Clerk Typist $25,604 6/30/97
WESTERN CAMPUS Laura Hinde Sr. Clerk Typist $25,604 6/30/97 Umberto A. Spinillo Security Guard I $22,048 6/30/97
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.91 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, there are current vacancies in the professional staff, and the positions are provided in the College budget, and
(Cont’d)
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the respective Campus Provosts and of the College President that the following individuals be granted term appointments, be it therefore Board of Trustees Meeting 5 June 26, 1997 RESOLVED, that the following individuals be granted one year term appointments, as noted: Annual Effective Rank Area Salary Date
AMMERMAN CAMPUS Gordon Rice Asst. Prof. Theatre $47,485 9/01/97 Michael Higginson Instructor Criminal 47,485 9/01/97 Justice WESTERN CAMPUS Christine E. Chew Instructor Student Act. $38, 178 8/18/97 Ellen Spector-Haigney Asst. Prof. Med. Records 47,485 9/01/97
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.92 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, the following members of the professional staff are presently serving on one-semester temporary appointments for the Spring 1997 semester, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the campus Provost and the College President that these individuals be granted term appointments, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the following individuals are hereby appointed for the 1997-98 academic year, on a one-year term basis, effective September 1, 1997:
Rank Area AMMERMAN CAMPUS Robert Griffiths Instructor Criminal Justice Barry Freedman Prof. Asst. 2 Computer Science (12 months)
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.93 was withdrawn.
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WHEREAS, the incumbent Associate Dean of Instruction at the Ammerman Campus is on a one-semester sabbatical leave beginning July 7, 1997, and
WHEREAS, there is the need for the services of an Acting Associate Dean of Instruction, and the position is provided in the College budget, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Provost of the Ammerman Campus and the College President that the individual below be granted an appointment as Acting Associate Dean of Instruction, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that Philip H. Christensen, Professor of English, be appointed as Acting Associate Dean of Instruction at the Ammerman Campus, for the period of July 7, 1997 through January 2, 1998. * * * * * * * * * *
RESOLUTION NO. 97.95 failed for lack of a motion and second.
RESOLUTION NO. 97.95A was offered from the floor, was duly moved, seconded and passed by a vote of 7 to 1, with Chair D’Amaro abstaining:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 96.194 the Board granted continuing appointment to John Barham, Provost, Corporate and Extended Learning, effective September 1, 1997, and
WHEREAS, the requested 1997-98 College Operating Budget reorganizes the program of Corporate and Extended Learning upon the recommendation of the President, as well as upon the recommendation of the outside consulting firm, and
WHEREAS, as reorganized, with the program reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs instead of the President, there is no longer a need for the position of Provost, and
(Cont’d)
WHEREAS, the County Executive’s Recommended 1997-98 Operating Budget abolishes the position of Provost, Corporate and Extended Learning, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the position of Provost, Corporate and Extended Learning, be abolished, effective August 31, 1997, and be it further Board of Trustees Meeting 7 June 26, 1997 RESOLVED, that the continuing appointment previously granted to John Barham be hereby rescinded, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Board extends to John Barham its sincere appreciation for his service to the College.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.96 was tabled.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.97 was tabled.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.98 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 97.85 the Board elected to participate in the Early Retirement Program enacted by Chapter 41 Laws of 1997 and requested that the County of Suffolk enact a local law adopting the retirement incentive program, and
WHEREAS, the open period established for the classified staff was June 1, 1997 through July 31, 1997, and
WHEREAS, the County of Suffolk has not acted on the College’s request, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 97.85 be hereby amended to provide for the open period for classified staff to commence on November 1, 1997 and end on December 31, 1997.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.99 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, the 1998-99 academic calendar has been developed by the College Calendar Committee, reviewed by the College-wide Academic Standards Committee, and recommended to the President by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the 1998-1999 academic calendar Board of Trustees Meeting 8 June 26, 1997 (Attachment I).
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ITEM 15
RESOLUTION NO. 97.100 was tabled.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.101 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, construction of the Child Care Center at the Eastern Campus has been completed, and
WHEREAS, the policy for naming buildings at the Eastern Campus has been to use the theme of native American and/or colonial origins, and
WHEREAS, the Eastern Campus student government and Provost have researched appropriate names and have recommended naming the Child Care Center, Minipoka Child Care Center, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Child Care Center at the Eastern Campus is hereby named Minipoka Child Care Center, effective June 26, 1997.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.102 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, there is a need to contract for bookstore services for the period beginning on September 1, 1997, and
WHEREAS, proposals have been solicited from each firm listed in a national directory of firms in the business of managing bookstores or expressing an interest in receiving a proposal, and Board of Trustees Meeting 9 June 26, 1997 WHEREAS, the College Bookstore Committee analyzed the two proposals received, interviewed representatives of the firms, and checked references, and based upon the criteria established, namely pricing policies, evidence of quality, management experience and approach, commission offered, and proximity of principal place of business, has made the recommendation as follows, and
WHEREAS, the College President supports the recommendation, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that Suffolk Bookstore, Inc. be awarded the contract to provide bookstore services on all sites of Suffolk County Community College, for the period September 1, 1997 through August 10, 2002, at the commission rate of 9% on the first $5 million of net annual sales and 10% on all sales in excess of $5 million during any one year, with a guarantee of $450,000 per year in commissions, and other valuable consideration, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the President of the College, or his designee, subject to the approval of the County Attorney, be authorized to execute the contract with the bookstore contractor above.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.103 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, the current wage rate for students employed through the Federal Work Study Program is $5.50 per hour and has not been increased since 1988, and
(Cont’d)
WHEREAS, the College needs to remain competitive in attracting high caliber student employees for work study assignments, and
WHEREAS, the College will, as of July 1, 1997, begin participating in the national “America Reads” challenge program whereby work study students will be assigned to local school districts to tutor elementary school pupils in reading, and
WHEREAS, these students in the “America Reads” program will be representing Suffolk County Community College and providing paraprofessional level services on site, requiring travel expenses which will not be reimbursed, and Board of Trustees Meeting 10 June 26, 1997 WHEREAS, the cost of the “America Reads” student tutors are fully paid by a Federal program, and the costs of other work study students are reimbursed 75% by the Federal program (and the balance is available in the 1997-98 operating budget), be it therefore
RESOLVED, that, as of July 1, 1997, students employed in the regular Federal Work Study Program be compensated at the rate of $6.00 per hour, and be it further
RESOLVED, that, as of July 1, 1997, students employed in the “America Reads” program as tutors in the elementary schools be compensated at the rate of $8.00 per hour.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.104 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, KPMG Peat Marwick LLP has assisted Suffolk County Community College in the compilation of its plant fund, the drafting of its financial statements to conform to the AICPA College model and drafting footnotes as part of the preparation of the annual financial statements for the College for the year ending August 31, 1996, and
WHEREAS, the Suffolk County Audit Committee has authorized the County’s independent auditors, KPMG Peat Marwick LLP to perform this work, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that Suffolk County Community College is authorized to pay additional fees, not to exceed $9,000, to KPMG Peat Marwick LLP for the work provided.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.105 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, curricular additions and changes have been approved by Campus Curriculum Committees, Governing Bodies, appropriate Deans, Provosts and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and
WHEREAS, the College President recommends the approval of the curricular changes and additions in Attachment II, and
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve these curricular changes and additions, effective September 1, 1997.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.106 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously. Board of Trustees Meeting 11 June 26, 1997
WHEREAS, an A.A. degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences: International Studies (Attachment III) has been developed, reviewed and recommended by the appropriate bodies, and
WHEREAS, the Deans of Instruction, the campus Provosts, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs recommend the approval of this new program, and
WHEREAS, the College President concurs with the recommendation and requests approval, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the College President and the Board of Trustees approve this new program for submission to the SUNY System Administration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.107 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, an A.A.S. degree in Technical Communication has been developed, reviewed, and recommended by the appropriate bodies on the Eastern Campus (Attachment IV), and
(Cont’d)
WHEREAS, the Eastern Campus Provost, the Dean of Instruction, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs recommend the approval of this new program, and
WHEREAS, the College President concurs with the recommendation and requests approval, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve this new program for submission to the SUNY System Administration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.108 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, an A.A.S. degree in Photographic Imaging, drawing on strengths of the institution at the Eastern and Western campuses, has been developed, reviewed, and recommended by the appropriate bodies at the College (Attachment V), and Board of Trustees Meeting 12 June 26, 1997 WHEREAS, the appropriate Provosts, Deans of Instruction, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs recommend the approval of this new program, and
WHEREAS, the College President concurs with the recommendation and requests approval, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve this new program for submission to the SUNY System Administration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.109 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has received an allocation of grant funds, in the amount of $257,859, from the New York State Department of Education for a College-wide Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act Program (VATEA), during the period of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998, and
WHEREAS, the program provides for support staff, supplies and equipment for the curricula of the College through 12 projects (Attachment VI), which serve students who are educationally and financially disadvantaged, single parents or disabled, and
(Cont’d)
WHEREAS, one of the twelve projects funds a full-time recruiter for the special populations served by the grant, and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the grant, in the amount of $257,859, for the VATEA program during the 1997-98 academic year, is hereby accepted contingent upon the execution of the final contract, and the President or his designee is authorized to execute a contract with the granting agency, and be it further
RESOLVED, that a position of Professional Assistant 2 be created and funded by the grant in the 1997-98 operating budget, and be it further
RESOLVED, that Christine Crawe, who has been serving in this capacity, be appointed to the position for the term of the grant, September 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.
Project Director: Elaine Friedman
Note: Full-time personnel: (1) Professional Assistant 2 Board of Trustees Meeting 13 June 26, 1997 No in-kind contribution required
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.110 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal for a grant, in the amount of $118,300, from the New York State Education Department for a College- wide Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), and
WHEREAS, the program provides instructional and academic activities for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students who are of a minority group underrepresented in licensed professions, and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the proposal for a grant from the New York State Education Department, in the amount of $118,300, for the STEP project during the 1997-98
(Cont’d)
academic year, is hereby authorized and, upon the awarding of the grant, the College President or his designee is authorized to execute a contract with the granting agency.
Project Director: Dorothy Patrick
Note: No full-time personnel In-kind donations: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.111 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal to the New York State Department of Social Services for a Child Care Development Block Grant, in the amount of $40,000, and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will provide funds for tuition assistance and subsidies to economically disadvantaged students to pay for child care at the Western Campus child care center, and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore Board of Trustees Meeting 14 June 26, 1997
RESOLVED, that a proposal for a Child Care Development Block Grant from the New York State Department of Social Services, during the 1997-98 academic year, is hereby approved and, upon the awarding of the grant, the College President or his designee is authorized to execute a contract with the funding agency.
Project Director: Allie Parrish
Note: No full-time personnel No in-kind contribution required
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.112 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal for a grant in the amount of $50,000 for a child care project entitled, “SUNY Child Care Grant - Western Campus,” and (Cont’d)
WHEREAS, the proposed project provides for the support of the operation of the Western Campus Child Care Center, “Suffolk Kids’ Cottage,” and
WHEREAS, matching funds of 35% are provided by student fees and tuition, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the proposal in the amount of $50,000 for the SUNY Child Care Grant - Western Campus, during the 1997-98 academic year, is hereby approved and, upon the awarding of the grant, the College President or his designee is hereby authorized to execute a contact with the granting agency.
Project Director: Allie Parrish
Note: No full-time personnel No in-kind contribution required
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.113 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal to the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children, administered by the State Board of Trustees Meeting 15 June 26, 1997 University of New York, for four mini-grants for varied projects, in amounts totaling $1,998 for child care services at the Eastern Campus, and
WHEREAS, the proposed project provides for improvements and enhancements to the Child Care Center on the Eastern Campus which emphasizes a student-centered approach to learning, and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the proposal for four mini-grants, totaling $1,998 for child care services during the 1997-98 academic year, is hereby approved and, upon the awarding of the grant or grants, the College President or his designee is authorized to execute a contract with the State University of New York, the administering agency.
(Cont’d)
Project Director: Judith Koodin
Note: No full-time personnel No in-kind contribution required
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.114 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal, in the amount of $20,075, to the New York State Education Department Office of Workforce Preparation and Continuing Education for an Adult Literacy Education Basic Skills Project (ALE/BASIC), at the TechniCenter, and
WHEREAS, the project involves a comprehensive approach to GED Preparation in partnership with the ACCESS Project and Continuing Education for adults, age 17 to 80, who require basic skills in such areas as writing, reading, computation and computer literacy, and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the proposal to the New York State Education Department, in the amount of $20,075, for the Adult Literacy Education Project during the 1997-98 Board of Trustees Meeting 16 June 26, 1997 academic year, is hereby approved and, upon the awarding of a grant, the College President or his designee is authorized to execute a contract with the granting agency.
Project Director: Bettye Easley
Note: No full-time personnel No in-kind donations required
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.115 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal, in the amount of $12,000, to the New York State Education Department Office of Workforce
(Cont’d)
Preparation and Continuing Education for an Adult Literacy Education GED Project (ALE/GED), at the TechniCenter, and
WHEREAS, the project involves a comprehensive approach to GED preparation in partnership with the ACCESS Project and Continuing Education for students between the ages of 18 and 21 who are reading disabled, and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the proposal to the New York State Department of Education, in the amount of $12,000, for the Adult Literacy Education Project during the 1997-98 academic year, is hereby approved and, upon the awarding of a grant, the College President or his designee is authorized to execute a contract with the granting agency.
Project Director: Bettye Easley
Note: No full-time personnel No in-kind donations required
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.116 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously. Board of Trustees Meeting 17 June 26, 1997 WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal, in the amount of $130,215, to the New York State Education Department, Office of Workforce Preparation/Adult Education, for a College-wide ACCESS Center, and
WHEREAS, ACCESS funding will enable the coordination of comprehensive support services for disadvantaged students, and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the proposal, to the New York State Education Department, in the amount of $130,215, for the ACCESS Center during the 1997-98 academic year, is hereby approved and, upon the awarding of a grant, the College President or his designee is authorized to execute a contract with the granting agency, and be it further
(Cont’d)
RESOLVED, that the position of Coordinator/Professional Assistant 3 be created for the term of the grant, and be it further
RESOLVED, that, upon the awarding of the grant, Carol Gilzinger, who has been serving in this capacity, be appointed to the position for the term of the grant, through June 30, 1998.
Project Director: Michael Weissberg
Note: No in-kind contribution required
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.117 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal for a grant, in the amount of $10,000, from the New York Department of Social Services for a “Health and Safety for Child Care Centers Project” entitled, “DSS Health & Safety Grant - West,” and
WHEREAS, the proposed project provides for construction of a room for sleeping infants at the Western Campus child care center, “Suffolk Kid’s Cottage,” and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required, be it therefore Board of Trustees Meeting 18 June 26, 1997 RESOLVED, that the proposal, to the New York State Department of Social Services, in the amount of $10,000, for the Health and Safety for Child Care Centers Project, during the 1997-98 academic year, is approved and, upon the awarding of the grant, the College President or his designee is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the granting agency.
Project Director: Allie Parrish
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.118 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, Suffolk County Community College has submitted a proposal to the New York State Department of Economic Development for a grant, in the amount of $5,885, for an Economic Development Skills Training project through the program of Corporate and Extended Learning (College-wide), entitled “Supervisory Training for Mailmen, Inc.,” and
WHEREAS, the proposed project provides for on-site training for Mailmen, Inc. supervisors in areas such as time management, motivation, discipline and communication, and
WHEREAS, matching funds are provided by the participating company through staff time and refreshments, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the proposal, in the amount of $5,885, for Economic Development Skills Training project for Mailmen, Inc., during the 1997-98 academic year, is hereby approved and, upon the awarding of the grant, the College President or his designee is authorized to execute a contract with the granting agency.
Project Director: Bettye Easley
Note: No full-time personnel No in-kind contribution required
* * * * * * * * * * Board of Trustees Meeting 19 June 26, 1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97.119 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously. WHEREAS, the Improvements to College Entrances are included in Phase I of the Comprehensive Master Plan, Capital Project 2192, and
WHEREAS, public bids were solicited and received for the work on the Ammerman Campus entrances on June 5, 1997 and the qualifications of the low bidders have been reviewed by the College, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees authorized the President or his designee to enter into a contract for such project, be it therefore
(Cont’d)
RESOLVED, that the contract for construction of the Improvements to College Entrances be awarded to the low bidder, Newborn Construction, of Center Moriches, for a total of $669,000.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.120 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
WHEREAS, the indoor air quality in the Riverhead Technology Building does not meet current air quality standards due to the age and design of the building, and
WHEREAS, in order to improve the air quality, the suspended ceilings need to be removed and that must be done within OSHA standards because the ceiling tiles are presumed asbestos containing material, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist in CP 2168 - Asbestos Abatement for their removal, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees, State University Construction Fund, the County Executive and Suffolk County Legislature are in agreement on re-prioritizing College needs and on the transfer of previously approved funding from CP 2161 and CP 2167 to CP 2168, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the transfer of funds, in the amount of $650,000 from CP 2161, and in the amount of $500,000 from CP 2167, all to CP 2168, is approved.
* * * * * * * * * * Board of Trustees Meeting 20 June 26, 1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97.121 was duly moved, seconded, and carried unanimously, as amended.
WHEREAS, a search is underway to recruit and identify a person to fill the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs, and
WHEREAS, it is expected that a recommendation and an appointment will be made within the near future, and
(Cont’d)
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Vice President for Academic Affairs be appointed beginning July 1, 1997, on an interim basis, and the President of the College recommends this appointment, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the appointment of James Canniff, as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, is hereby approved on a monthly basis, beginning July 1, 1997, at his present annual salary.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97.122 was duly moved, seconded, and carried by a vote of 7 to 1, with Trustee Hollander dissenting.
WHEREAS, the Suffolk County Legislature acted on June 24, 1997 to authorize the State Retirement Incentive Program, as requested by the Board of Trustees, and
WHEREAS, several members of the faculty had requested retirement prior to knowing the open period for the incentive benefit, and are now requesting to rescind their retirement applications in a timely fashion, as provided by State law, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the applications for retirement of John P. Daly and Raymond P. McCartney, approved by Resolution No. 97. 58, are hereby rescinded, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the application for retirement of Alan F. Heins, approved by Resolution No. 97.45, is hereby amended to be effective November 2, 1997, and be it further
RESOLVED, that Alan F. Heins, Professor, Computer Information Systems, Ammerman Campus, be granted an unpaid leave of absence, effective September 1, 1997 through November 1, 1997. Board of Trustees Meeting 21 June 26, 1997
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In accordance with the by-laws of the Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees, the election of officers was taken, and the following Trustees were unanimously elected: Sally Ann Slacke, Chair; Charles L. Lauer, Vice Chair; and Susan LeBow, Secretary.
(Cont’d)
Vice Chair Slacke presented outgoing Chair Paul D’Amaro with a plaque, expressing the appreciation and gratitude of the College and Board of Trustees for his 18 years of dedicated service on the Board. The Judge received a standing ovation and the heartfelt best wishes of everyone.
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The Board was provided with a chart displaying the proposed allocation of vacant lines. A motion was made by Trustee Hollander and seconded by Trustee Zummo to eliminate the two lines assigned to History (2210-6065-0080 and 2210-4031-0048). The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 0, with Trustees D’Amaro and Foley abstaining. A motion was made by Trustee Hollander and seconded by Trustee Zummo to assign lines 2210-6065- 0080 and 2210-4031-0048 to the needs identified by the College; namely, Office Systems Analyst (Central) and Computer P.A. (West), respectively. The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 0, with Trustees D’Amaro and Foley abstaining.
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A discussion ensued regarding the budget for marketing and what is being done with the money. A motion was made by Trustee Hollander to put the 1996-97 money into the budget under the control of Vice President for College and Community Affairs Eric Ricioppo, subject to expenditure pursuant to an approved marketing plan, and monthly reporting to the Board of Trustees. Motion carried. Mr. Ricioppo distributed copies of a draft of his marketing plan to all Board members.
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Trustee Charles Lauer made a motion to hold a Board meeting on Friday, July 25, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
* * * * * * * * * * Board of Trustees Meeting 22 June 26, 1997 Due to the absence of Dr. Cooper, there was no President’s Report.
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(Cont’d)
The meeting adjourned at 11:23 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles L. Lauer Secretary Board of Trustees
Attachment I: Proposed Calendar - Fall 1998 Attachment II: SCCC Curricula Additions/Alterations Attachment III: Liberal Arts & Sciences: International Studies Emphasis Attachment IV: Proposed A.A.S. Degree in Technical Communication Attachment V: Proposed A.A.S. Degree in Photographic Imaging Attachment VI: VATEA Projects