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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Rev. Dr. Iris Banister
 

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Ms. Melisza Campos
 

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Ms. Jill (Yonkers) Emmons, 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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Ryan Frangipani, Student Association President

Spring 2024 Meetings

The College Council will meet on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (virtually) and Friday, April 12, 2024 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: April 12, 2024

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 Battles

 

3:10                 Chair’s Report

                        Robert Wayland-Smith

 

By 4:00           Adjournment

College Council Meeting Agenda: February 2, 2024

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 Battles

 

3:10                 Chair’s Report

                        Robert Wayland-Smith

 

By 4:00           Adjournment

College Council Meeting Agenda: December 1, 2023

College Council Agenda

Virtual Via Zoom · December 01, 2023 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.

 

 

 

1:00                 Call to Order 

                        Approval of the minutes of October 06, 2023

                        

1:05                 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations

Campus Safety: Geneseo

Mike Taberski, VP for Student and Campus Life

Scott Ewanow ‘06, University Police Chief

Rick Myers, University Police Assistant Chief

Erik Petersen, University Police Inspector

Madison Geddes ’24, Geneseo First Response 

Gannon Kelly ’26, Geneseo First Response

 

2:10                 Student Association (SA) Report

Ryan Frangipani ’25

 

2:20                 College Senate Report

                        Robert Doggett

 

2:30                 President’s Report
                        Denise Battles

 

3:10                 Chair’s Report

                        Robert Wayland-Smith

 

By 4:00           Adjournment

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

Minutes

• College Council Meeting Minutes: October 6, 2023
• College Council Meeting Minutes: May 5, 2023
• College Council Meeting Minutes: February 10, 2023
• College Council Meeting Minutes: December 9, 2022

Video Stream

Video Recordings of Past Meetings