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

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.

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
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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 ’251:15 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 ’262:15 College Senate Report
Robert Doggett2:25 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith3:40 New Business
By 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: May 5, 2023
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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 Battles3:10 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
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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
Minutes
- College Council Meeting Minutes: May 5, 2023
- College Council Meeting Minutes: February 10, 2023
- College Council Meeting Minutes: December 9, 2022
- College Council Meeting Minutes: October 28, 2022