Board Committee Documents Executive Minutes July 22, 2014
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 22, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. There were present: Committee Members: University Staff: Chairperson Benno Schmidt, Chair Chancellor James B. Milliken Vice Chairperson Philip A. Berry, Vice Chair Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Hon. Wellington Z. Chen Officer Allan H. Dobrin Hon. Freida D. Foster Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Fiscal Policy Hon. Joseph J. Lhota Marc V. Shaw Hon. Carol A. Robles-Roman Vice Chancellor Matthew Sapienza Vice Chancellor Pamela Silverblatt Trustee Observers: Vice Chancellor Gillian Small Hon. Terrence Martell Vice Chancellor Iris Weinshall Hon. Muhammad W. Arshad Associate Vice Chancellor Andrea Shapiro Davis Senior University Dean for the Executive Office Trustee Staff: and Enrollment Robert Ptachik Senior Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the Deputy General Counsel Jane Sovern Board Jay Hershenson Deputy to the Secretary Hourig Messerlian Ms. Towanda Lewis Cal. No. DISPOSITION Chairperson Benno Schmidt announced that CUNY-TV is making available this important community service by transmitting the Public Session of this afternoon’s meeting of the Board of Trustees live on cable Channel 75. The meeting is also being webcast live at www.cuny.edu/livestream providing service worldwide through personal computers and mobile devices. The Public Session of this meeting will be available as a podcast within 24 hours and can be accessed through the CUNY website. Chairperson Schmidt stated that on behalf of the entire Board, he would like to warmly congratulate Vice Chancellor Iris Weinshall on her appointment at the New York Public Library as its Chief Operations Officer. The University is deeply grateful for Vice Chancellor Weinshall’s exemplary leadership in the development and implementation of CUNY's hugely successful campus building and modernization programs. Vice Chancellor Weinshall and her colleagues at one point were responsible for a full 20% of all the construction taking place in New York City. CUNY will have an appropriate occasion later this month to express its collective and individual appreciation, gratitude and highest regard for her outstanding service to the University community and the people of the city and state and country. The meeting was adjourned at 5:33 p.m., to go into Executive Session to consider personnel actions. BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 22, 2014 The Executive Session was called to order at 5:34 p.m. There were present: Committee Members: University Staff: Chairperson Benno Schmidt, Chair Chancellor James B. Milliken Vice Chairperson Philip A. Berry, Vice Chair Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Hon. Wellington Z. Chen Officer Allan H. Dobrin Hon. Freida D. Foster Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Fiscal Policy Hon. Joseph J. Lhota Marc V. Shaw Hon. Carol A. Robles-Roman Vice Chancellor Matthew Sapienza Vice Chancellor Pamela Silverblatt Trustee Observer: Vice Chancellor Gillian Small Hon. Terrence Martell, faculty member Vice Chancellor Iris Weinshall Hon. Muhammad W. Arshad, student member Associate Vice Chancellor Andrea Shapiro Davis Senior University Dean for the Executive Office Trustee Staff: and Enrollment Robert Ptachik Senior Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the Deputy General Counsel Jane Sovern Board Jay Hershenson Deputy to the Secretary Hourig Messerlian Cal. No. DISPOSITION The Executive Session was adjourned at 5:42 p.m. The Executive Committee reconvened into Public Session at 5:43 p.m. to consider the following items: I. ACTION ITEMS: A. HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE – APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM PRESIDENT: RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the appointment of Dr. David Gomez as Interim President of Hostos Community College, effective August 28, 2014 at a compensation to be recommended by the Chancellor to the Board, subject to financial ability. EXPLANATION: Hostos Community College President Felix Matos-Rodriguez will become the President of Queens College on August 28, 2014. Dr. David Gomez is the Interim Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Kingsborough Community College. He has been a senior administrator at Kingsborough Community College for more than twenty-five years where he has served as Vice President for Academic Administration, Program Planning and Development, Dean of Instructional Services and Student Support, and Dean of Instructional Services. Before joining the Kingsborough community, Dr. Gomez spent more than a decade at Hostos Community College where he was Dean of the College, Interim Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Dean of the College, and Special Assistant to the President for Management and Planning. Dr. Gomez earned a B.A. in English Literature from SUNY Albany, and an M.A. in Higher Education Administration and an Ed.D. in Higher and Adult Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Statement of Dr. David Gomez: First let me express my thanks to Chairperson Schmidt, the Board and Chancellor James Milliken for this extraordinary vote of confidence. It has been my privilege to have served this University for over forty years in a variety of capacities. I understand the importance of the role of President BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 22, 2014 and I take this responsibility extremely seriously. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate President Felix Matos Rodriguez on his appointment as President of Queens College and to assure him that while I may not be able to add to his legacy, I am committing to ensuring that when this Board completes its search and appoints a permanent president he or she will assume that post confident that the institution is well-positioned to move forward. Thank you, very much. Chairperson Schmidt stated that he would like to make a public announcement that Vice Chairperson Philip Berry has agreed to chair the Search Committee for a new President of Hostos Community College. Trustees Rita DiMartino, Hugo Morales, Valerie Beal and Frieda Foster have also agreed to serve on this committee. President Ricardo Fernandez will represent the college presidents, and constituency representatives will be appointed consistent with Board guidelines. Senior University Dean Robert Ptachik will staff the search, and Dr. Narcisa Polonio of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is the search consultant designated by Chancellor Milliken. Following discussion, this item was unanimously approved. B. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR FOR FACILITIES PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, AND MANAGEMENT: RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the appointment of Ms. Judith E. Bergtraum as Interim Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management, effective close of business on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at a compensation to be recommended by the Chancellor to the Board, subject to financial ability. EXPLANATION: Ms. Iris Weinshall will step down as Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management, effective on Thursday, August 7, 2014, close of business. Pending the completion of a search for a new Vice Chancellor, Ms. Judith E. Bergtraum will serve as Interim Vice Chancellor. Ms. Bergtraum is very well qualified to assume the position of Interim Vice Chancellor. Prior to her current position as Deputy to the Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management, Ms. Bergtraum had a distinguished career in New York City government, including service as First Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, Deputy Commissioner in the New York City Department of City-wide Administrative Services, and Assistant Director for Project Management and Productivity in the Mayor’s Office of Operations. Ms. Bergtraum earned a bachelor’s degree from The State University of New York at Cortland, a master’s degree in special education from Boston University, and a juris doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School. She is admitted to the bar in the State of New York. The Chancellor strongly recommends her appointment as Interim Vice Chancellor. Statement of Ms. Judith E. Bergtraum: I would like to thank Chairperson Schmidt, Chancellor Milliken, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Allan Dobrin, and Vice Chancellor Iris Weinshall for their vote of confidence. It has been an unbelievable experience being part of Vice Chancellor’s Weinshall’s team for seven years, it has made such a positive impact on the college environment. I truly believe that when CUNY shows its commitment by providing a world-class environment, students are inspired, just like I am when I visit the University’s new buildings. This gives a real message BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 22, 2014 that CUNY cares about the quality of the students’ education by providing the best environment for learning. I know I have big shoes to fill but I will do my best and I thank you very much. Following discussion, this item was unanimously approved. C. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK – JOINT DEGREES OF THE CUNY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE CONSORTIAL CAMPUSES: RESOLVED, That the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York hereby authorizes The CUNY Graduate School