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.

If you require accommodations for equal access to this event, please contact the Office of Accessibility Services via email at access@geneseo.edu, or call 585-245-5112 at least one week prior to this event.   

College Council Members

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Robert Wayland-Smith

Mr. Robert D. Wayland-Smith, Chair

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Iris Banister

Rev. Dr. Iris Banister
 

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Melisza Campos

Ms. Melisza Campos
 

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Jill Emmons, Esq

Ms. Jill (Yonkers) Emmons, Esq.
 

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Dr. Gidget Hopf

Dr. A. Gidget Hopf
 

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Dr. Judith Hunter

Dr. Judith Hunter
 

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Holly Salatel

Ms. Holly Salatel
 

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Christian Velntino

Mr. Christian Valentino, Esq.
 

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Ryan Frangipani

Ryan Frangipani, Student Association President


Fall 2023 Meetings

The College Council will meet on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. (in person) and Friday, December 1, at 1:00 p.m (virtually).  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: October 6, 2023

College Council Agenda
Doty Hall Tower Room · October 06, 2023 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.

 

1:00                 Call to Order

                        Approval of the minutes of May 05, 2023               

1:05                 Student Association (SA) Report
                         Ryan Frangipani ’25

1:15                 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
                        Campus Master Planning and Highlighted Projects
                         Julie Buehler ‘89, VP for Finance and Administration
                         David Norton, Director of Planning and Construction
                         Daniel Ross ’09, Head of Access Services, Milne Library
                         Clifton Harcum, Director of Multicultural Affairs
                         Iliana Papadopoulos ’25
                         Renee Spencer ’26

2:15                 College Senate Report
                       
Robert Doggett

2:25                 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: May 5, 2023

College Council Agenda

Doty Tower Room · May 5, 2023 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.

 

1:00                 Call to Order

                        Approval of the minutes of February 10, 2023                   

1:05                 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentation & Interactive Discussion

Rounding Up New Knights: How We Engage Students and Enroll a Class at SUNY Geneseo

                        Costas Solomou, Vice President for Enrollment Management

                        Kerri Howell ‘97, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

                        Jessica Savage ’98, President, Dixon-Schwabl

                        Natalie Heller ’23, Social Media Intern

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          

                        Annual College Council Feedback Results   

3:40                 New Business

                        Title IX Grievance Policy amendments

                        Non-credit Microcredentials Policy

By 4:00           Adjournment

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

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