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 

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 Battles

3:10                 Chair’s Report

                        Robert Wayland-Smith                      

By 4:00           Adjournment

College Council Meeting Agenda: December 9, 2022

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, 2022                   

1:05                 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 ’23

2:10                 Student Association (SA) Report
                        Alexander Ruiz ’24

2:20                 College Senate Report
                        Amy Sheldon ’90

2:30                 President’s Report
                        Denise Battles

3:10                 Chair’s Report
                        Robert Wayland-Smith

3:40                 New Business   
                             Student Code of Conduct amendments
                        Campus Administrative Rules for Students amendments
                        Title IX Grievance Policy amendments

By 4:00           Adjournment

College Council Meeting Agenda: October 28, 2022

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, 2022                       

1:05                 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 ‘23

2:10                 Student Association (SA) Report
                        Alexander Ruiz ’24

2:20                 College Senate Report
                        Amy Sheldon ’90

2:30                 President’s Report
                        Denise Battles

3:10                 Chair’s Report
                        Robert Wayland-Smith

3:40                 New Business

By 4:00           Adjournment

College Council Meeting Agenda: April 8, 2022

College Council Agenda
Via Zoom
1:00–4:00 p.m.
April 8, 2022

 

1:00                 Call to Order
                        Approval of the minutes of February 11, 2022                   

1:05                 Faculty/Staff and Student Presentation
                        Promoting a Positive Campus Climate through Dialogue: An overview of two unique programs

                             Advancing 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 Biology

Intergroup Dialogue Program
            Yuki Morita’22, Maya Pellitteri ’23, Rocio Ruiz ’23

1:40                 Student Association (SA) Report
                        Laura Benjamin ’22

1:50                 College Senate Report
                        Amy Sheldon ’90

2:00                 Cabinet Presentation & Interactive Discussion Topic
                        Enrollment Management, Past, Present, and our Future
                        Costas Solomou

2:30                 President’s Report
                        Denise Battles

3:10                 Chair’s Report
                        Robert Wayland-Smith

3:40                 New Business
                        College Council Feedback Survey Discussion                

By 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

Video Stream

Video Recordings of Past Meetings