College Council
College Council members are appointed by the governor. They advise the college's senior administration and provide valuable assistance for problem-solving and for identifying sources of expertise beyond the campus community. They also advocate for the college in a variety of ways. The ACT Handbook outlines the obligations of an appointed Council member.
College Council meets twice in the fall semester, and twice in the spring semester. According to an executive order, these meetings are recorded.
College Council Members
- Mr. Robert D. Wayland-Smith, Chair
- Rev. Dr. Iris Banister
- Ms. Melisza Campos
- Ms. Jill (Yonkers) Emmons, Esq.
- Dr. A. Gidget Hopf
- Dr. Judith Hunter
- Ms. Holly Salatel
- Mr. Christian Valentino, Esq.
- Alexander Ruiz, Student Association President
Spring 2023 Meetings
The College Council will meet on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. (virtually) and Friday, May 5, 2023, at 1:00 p.m (in-person). Each meeting is open to all, and will be streamed live on the web (below). Check back on this page for the live stream.
Agendas
- College Council Meeting Agenda: February 10, 2023
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College Council Agenda
Virtual Via Zoom · February 10, 2023 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of December 9, 2022
1:05 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
Living-Learning Communities at Geneseo
Mike Taberski, Vice President for Student & Campus Life
Sarah Frank, Director of Residence Life
Meg Reitz, Associate Director of Residence Life for Educational Initiatives
Amari McFadden ’23,
Jocelyn Haines ’24
2:10 Student Association (SA) Report
Alexander Ruiz ’24
2:20 College Senate Report
Amy Sheldon ’90
2:30 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith
By 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: December 9, 2022
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College Council Agenda
Virtual Via Zoom · December 9, 2022 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of October 28, 20221:05 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
New Academic Program Development
Joe Cope, Interim Provost & VP for Academic Affairs
Mary Ellen Zuckerman, Dean, School of Business
Melanie Medeiros, Director, Center for Integrative Learning
Peighton Cervoni ’23
Lauren Goulet ’23
Chizoba Okorie ’232:10 Student Association (SA) Report
Alexander Ruiz ’242:20 College Senate Report
Amy Sheldon ’902:30 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith3:40 New Business
Student Code of Conduct amendments
Campus Administrative Rules for Students amendments
Title IX Grievance Policy amendmentsBy 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: October 28, 2022
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College Council Agenda
Doty Hall Tower Room · October 28, 2022 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.1:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of April 4, 20221:05 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
A Geneseo Education for a Connected World: The new GLOBE curriculum and DEIB-focused learning
Joe Cope, Interim Provost & VP for Academic Affairs
robbie routenberg, Chief Diversity Officer
Cathy Adams, Associate Professor, History & Faculty Assistant to the Dean (DAPA)
Kurt Fletcher, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Physics & Astronomy
Joelmy Acevedo ’23
Francheska Colon ‘232:10 Student Association (SA) Report
Alexander Ruiz ’242:20 College Senate Report
Amy Sheldon ’902:30 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith3:40 New Business
By 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: April 8, 2022
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College Council Agenda
Via Zoom
1:00–4:00 p.m.
April 8, 20221:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of February 11, 20221:05 Faculty/Staff and Student Presentation
Promoting a Positive Campus Climate through Dialogue: An overview of two unique programsAdvancing Cultural Competency Certificate Program
Monica Schneider, Professor of Psychology, David Parfitt, Director of Teaching & Learning Center, Sarah Frank, Director of Residence Life,
Suann Yang, Associate Professor of BiologyIntergroup Dialogue Program
Yuki Morita’22, Maya Pellitteri ’23, Rocio Ruiz ’231:40 Student Association (SA) Report
Laura Benjamin ’221:50 College Senate Report
Amy Sheldon ’902:00 Cabinet Presentation & Interactive Discussion Topic
Enrollment Management, Past, Present, and our Future
Costas Solomou2:30 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith3:40 New Business
College Council Feedback Survey DiscussionBy 4:00 Adjournment
Minutes
- College Council Meeting Minutes: December 9, 2022
- College Council Meeting Minutes: October 28, 2022
- College Council Meeting Minutes: April 8, 2022
- College Council Meeting Minutes: February 11, 2022