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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Mr. Robert D. Wayland-Smith, Chair
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Ms. Melisza Campos
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Ms. Jill Yonkers, Esq.
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Dr. A. Gidget Hopf
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Dr. Judith Hunter
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Ms. Holly Salatel
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Mr. Christian Valentino, Esq.
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Orquidia Geraldino, Student Association President
Fall 2024 Meetings
The College Council will meet on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (in person, Doty Hall Tower Room 300) and Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m (virtual). A public viewing location will be available in Doty Hall, Room 302e, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY. 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: December 6, 2024
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College Council Agenda
Virtual Meeting · December 6, 2024 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Virtual Viewing Available: Doty Hall Room 302e
1:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of October 4, 2024
1:05 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
Embracing the First Generation Experience at SUNY Geneseo
Costas Solomou, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Margaret Foster, Enrollment Operations and Technology Director
Lisa Bishop, Enrollment Specialist
Sarah Frank, Director of Residence Life
Chip Matthews, Director of Student Life
Krissie Barsema, Associate Director of Student Life
Amanda Cruz ’25
Samuel Scamardo ’27
Solangel Almonte ’27
2:05 Student Association (SA) Report
Orquidia Geraldino ’25
2:15 College Senate Report
Robert Doggett
2:25 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith
By 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: October 4, 2024
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College Council Agenda
Doty Hall Tower Room ·October 04, 2024 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of April 12, 2024
1:05 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
Engaging the Geneseo Community in Exploring Artificial Intelligence; Ideas that Matter 2024-25
Mary Toale, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Melanie Blood, Associate Provost for Assessment and Curriculum
Lytton Smith, Professor of English
Peter Kalenda, Assistant Professor of Education
Mark Rider, VanArsdale Chair in Entrepreneurship
June Bucci ’27
Hanna Proaper ’25
William Carmen ’26
2:05 Student Association (SA) Report
Orquidia Geraldino ’25
2:15 College Senate Report
Robert Doggett
2:25 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith
3:40 New Business
Assembly Policy
Title IX Policy
By 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: April 12, 2024
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College Council Agenda
Virtual Via Zoom · April 12, 2024 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 Call to Order
Remembering Iris Banister
1:05 Approval of Minutes
1:06 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
Supporting Student Mental Health at Geneseo
Michael Taberski, VP for Student & Campus Life
Karen Mach, Executive Director of Health and Counseling
Jaime Castillo, Director of Counseling
Rachel Radovich-Chu, Clinical Case Management & Campus CARE Coordinator
2:10 Student Association (SA) Report
Ryan Frangipani ’25
2:20 College Senate Report
Robert Doggett
2:30 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith
By 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: February 2, 2024
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College Council Agenda
Virtual Via Zoom · February 02, 2024 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of December 01, 2023
1:05 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
Opportunities Rising – Geneseo For Generations
Ellen Leverich ’90, VP for College Advancement
Keith Walters ’11, Director of College Advancement Communications
Scott Giorgis, Professor and Chair of Geological Sciences
Paul Peterman ’80, Geneseo Foundation Board of Directors Member
Ronna Gillam, Director of Campus Relations
Tracy Young Gagnier ’93, Senior Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
Jillian DiSalvo ’24, UAA Co-President
Matthew McGowan ’26, UAA Co-Vice President
2:10 Student Association (SA) Report
Ryan Frangipani ’25
2:20 College Senate Report
Robert Doggett
2:30 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith
By 4:00 Adjournment
Minutes
- College Council Meeting Minutes: April 12, 2024
- College Council Meeting Minutes: February 2, 2024
- College Council Meeting Minutes: December 1, 2023
- College Council Meeting Minutes: October 6, 2023
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