BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
535 EAST 80TH STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10021

CALENDAR

JANUARY 28, 2002

NO. 1. UNIVERSITY REPORT: RESOLVED, That the University Report for January 28, 2002(including Addendum Items) be approved:

EXPLANATION: The University Report consists of the highlights of the personnel actions and other resolutions of a non-policy nature which require approval by the Board of Trustees.

NO. 2. CHANCELLOR’S REPORT: RESOLVED, That the Chancellor’s Report for January 28, 2002 (including Addendum Items) be approved:

EXPLANATION: The Chancellor’s Report consists of standard resolutions and actions of a non-policy nature which require approval by the Board of Trustees.

NO. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RESOLVED, That the minutes of the regular Board meeting and Executive Session of November 19, 2001 and the minutes of the special Board meeting of December 10, 2001 be approved.

NO. 4. COMMITTEE ON FISCAL AFFAIRS: : The following items are placed on the calendar pursuant to the resolution on Committee structure last amended by the Board on 5/21/90, Cal. No. 8.D. A quorum was not present at the meeting but the presiding chair determined that it is important for Board action not to be delayed. A majority of the Committee members, including at least two Trustee members, support this resolution.

A. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - PROFICIENCY TESTS:

WHEREAS, By resolution dated September 29, 1997, Cal. No. 5.E., the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of The City University of New York (the "University"), directed the Chancellor, in consultation with faculty and campus administrators, to develop a new proficiency examination to assess student readiness to undertake upper-division study; and

WHEREAS, By resolution dated November 23, 1998, Cal. No. 5.A., the Board recognized the development of the new College Proficiency Examination by the Chancellor's Office, in cooperation with the English Discipline Council, community and senior college faculty and administrators, and testing experts; and

WHEREAS, By the November 23, 1998 resolution, the Board further authorized the use of this new test for the purpose of assessing the proficiency of associate degree students prior to graduation, students seeking the transfer into the upper division of senior colleges, and senior college students advancing from the lower division to the upper division; and

WHEREAS, The University wishes to acquire the services of a reputable and experienced testing organization to provide continuing advice on, additional forms for, and scoring assistance with the College Proficiency Examination; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York authorize the Secretary of the Board to execute a contract on behalf of the University Contracting Office to provide academic testing services. The contract shall be awarded on the basis of best value to a responsive and responsible offeror after public advertisement and timely submission of sealed proposals pursuant to law and University regulations. The Request for Proposal solicitation and evaluation process shall be conducted by the University Contracting Office and a University-wide Committee. The initial term shall be two years and the contract shall include up to two two-year options for the University to renew in its best interest. Such purchase shall not exceed a total estimated cost of $1,250,000 chargeable to FAS Code 210501400, during each fiscal year. The contract shall be subject to approval as to form by the University Office of General Counsel.

B. YORK COLLEGE - PURCHASE OF UPGRADE FOR NETWORK:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York authorize York College to purchase network switches, routers, and computer cabling from SBC DataComm under existing State of New York Contract No. PT00434; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York authorize York College to purchase network management, security/fire wall and installation services. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, under existing State of New York Award No. S960275-E, pursuant to law and University regulations; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the total of both such purchases shall not exceed an estimated cost of $1,017,000 chargeable to City Capital Budget, Project No. 144900.

EXPLANATION: York College has developed a five-year Information Technology Plan to provide a network infrastructure for students, faculty, and staff. Phase I will upgrade network wiring and electronics for high-speed data communications in the Academic Core, which houses the College administration, most of the academic programs, enrollment management and student development, continuing education, lecture halls, and classrooms. The wiring will create and connect to a new gigabit backbone that will allow high speed switching capabilities and will facilitate electronic communication, access to the Internet and to the College's e-mail servers, web servers, various databases, and multimedia applications.

C. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (UNIVERSITY CONTRACTING OFFICE) - PURCHASE OF LIBRARY BOOKS:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York authorize the University Contracting Office to issue purchase orders to Coutts Library Services, Incorporated, for the purchase of shelf-ready books against existing State of New York Contract No. P052521 for the term of that Contract, which expires December 31, 2003, pursuant to law and University regulations. Such purchases shall not exceed $1,500,000 per fiscal year, chargeable to the appropriate colleges' FAS Codes.

EXPLANATION: The Colleges will use this contract to purchase shelf-ready books.

NO. 5. COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC POLICY, PROGRAM, AND RESEARCH: The following items are placed on the calendar pursuant to the resolution on Committee structure last amended by the Board on 5/21/90, Cal. No. 8.D. A quorum was not present at the meeting but the presiding chair determined that it is important for Board action not to be delayed. A majority of the Committee members, including at least two Trustee members, support this resolution.

A. LEHMAN COLLEGE - B.S. IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND IMAGING:

RESOLVED, That the program in Computer Graphics and Imaging leading to the Bachelor of Science degree to be offered at Lehman College be approved, effective September 2002, subject to financial ability.

EXPLANATION: The proposed program is designed to provide students with the necessary theoretical and esthetic background in art and design, as well as the essential computer skills in order to function in the rapidly changing fields of digital and electronic imaging. Graduates of the program would be prepared for careers that include: web design, animation, CAD, architectural rendering, scientific presentation, advertising, TV effects, medical illustration, computer game production, and data visualization.

Artists and academics recognize that the computer and display hardware are important tools that have created the need for cooperation between technologists and artists. Artists and designers must not only learn the traditional art skills and concepts such as two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, color theory, and drawing, but they must also learn the computer art programs that give expression to them today.

B. THE CITY COLLEGE - ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING:

RESOLVED, That effective July 1, 2002, a Department of Biomedical Engineering be established at The City College.

EXPLANATION: Pursuant to academic and institutional planning, and with the consultation of faculty involved, The City College proposes to establish a Department of Biomedical Engineering in the School of Engineering. The establishment of the Department of Biomedical Engineering has been approved by the College President, the Faculty Senate of The City College, and the faculty of the School of Engineering.

The City College School of Engineering has been involved in biomedical engineering education and research for twenty-five years. This involvement was greatly expanded in 1994 when the School of Engineering received a $750,000 Special Opportunity Award from the Whitaker Foundation to establish a regional Center for Biomedical Engineering. The Center for Biomedical Engineering was approved as a CUNY Institute in 1996. A second Special Opportunity Award for $1,000,000 was received in 1997 to establish a Ph.D. program in the discipline of Biomedical Engineering. The doctoral program was approved at The Graduate School in 1999 and a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Education was approved for The City College in 2000. In September 2001 the National Institutes of Health informed The City College that it would be fully funded for a $2.2 million grant proposal entitled "A National Urban Model for Minority Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Education." An undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering is required to fulfill the terms of the grant proposal. The establishment of a Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering degree is a separate proposal that is being presented for approval by the Board of Trustees.

Faculty who currently teach in the M.S. program in Biomedical Engineering and who will teach in the proposed B.E. program in Biomedical Engineering are not presently organized in a single department but reside in various academic departments in the School of Engineering. The establishment of the new Biomedical Engineering Department will provide the organizational structure necessary to achieve the academic goals required for maintaining and administering the proposed B.E. in Biomedical Engineering and the existing M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, as well as providing support for the Ph.D. program at The Graduate School.

A separate resolution has been submitted to the Board of Trustees via the University Report Addendum regarding the transfer of personnel. Contingent upon the approval of the Board of Trustees, designated faculty members from other academic departments will be transferred to the new Department of Biomedical Engineering effective July 1, 2002.

C. THE CITY COLLEGE - B.E. IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING:

RESOLVED, That the program in Biomedical Engineering leading to the Bachelor of Engineering degree to be offered at The City College be approved, effective, September 2002, subject to financial ability.

EXPLANATION: The purpose of the proposed program is to develop an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum for undergraduates in Biomedical Engineering that will produce creative, critical thinkers who have learned problem-solving skills that will prepare them for life-long learning. The proposed curriculum is structured as an ABET-accredited program and the application for this accreditation will be made at the earliest possible eligibility.

Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary research discipline that applies engineering principles and physical and mathematical concepts to solve problems in medicine and biology and contribute to the advancement of health and medical care. Biomedical Engineering is a critical component of the technological revolution in medicine and health care delivery that has dramatically transformed the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Whether in the area of biomedical imaging, biosignal processing, medical instrumentation, biomechanics, biomaterials and implants, cell and tissue engineering, or biotechnology, this revolution is accelerating. The prominence of Biomedical Engineering has been recognized by the National Academy of Engineering and the Institute of Medicine.

D. HUNTER COLLEGE - M.F.A. IN INTEGRATED MEDIA ARTS:

RESOLVED, That the program in Integrated Media Arts leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree to be offered at Hunter College be approved, effective September 2002, subject to financial ability.

EXPLANATION: The purpose of the proposed program is to provide students with a program of advanced studies in nonfiction media making that integrates the full range of multi-media skills in print, film, broadcast, and new interactive media. The program is designed to prepare graduates to assume creative leadership positions within the rapidly converging media industries and participate in shaping and developing nonfiction media practices for the twenty-first century.

The proposed M.F.A. program is in response to the growing circle of industries that expect new employees to be conversant with a diverse range of media skills. The M.F.A. represents a major restructuring of the College's existing M.A. program in Communications and Mass Culture, which will be gradually phased out.

E. LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - A.A.S. IN NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY:

RESOLVED, That the program in New Media Technology leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree to be offered at LaGuardia Community College be approved, effective September 2002, subject to financial ability.

EXPLANATION: The purpose of the proposed program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for entry-level jobs in the New Media industry as webmasters, web designers, web programmers, web site technicians, and E-business analysts.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by the year 2006, companies that are either producers or intensive users of information technology will employ almost half of the U.S. workforce. This trend toward technology underscores the need for technical education to ensure that a qualified workforce is available for businesses engaged in New Media applications.

In May 2001, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded LaGuardia a $600,000 grant to develop the proposed program which is expected to help meet the industry needs of this rapidly expanding field, as well as help bridge the digital divide for underrepresented populations to find employment in this field in New York City.

F. QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH CARE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION:

RESOLVED, That the program in Health Care Office Administration leading to a Certificate to be offered at Queensborough Community College be approved, effective September 2002, subject to financial ability.

EXPLANATION: The purpose of the proposed program is to provide students with basic marketable skills in coding and billing, so highly desired in the Health Care industry. Coding is essential for filing insurance claims, getting pre-approvals for medical procedures, and handling computerized billing. The proposed Certificate is a 30-credit program designed for students seeking immediate employment, as well as for persons currently employed in the field who wish to enhance their employment opportunities. Graduates of the program will be well prepared to assume positions leading to supervisory and managerial responsibility.

NO. 6. COMMITTEE ON FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION: RESOLVED, That the following items be approved:

A. THE CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW AT QUEENS COLLEGE - NAMING OF THE LABYRINTH "THE W. HAYWOOD BURNS LABYRINTH":

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approves the naming of the Labyrinth, located in the rear of The City University School of Law at Queens College, the W. Haywood Burns Labyrinth.

EXPLANATION: This designation is in memory of W. Haywood Burns, the second Dean of the CUNY School of Law. Dean Burns, a passionate advocate for civil rights, racial justice, gender equality, and civil and international human rights, tragically lost his life in a car accident on April 2, 1996 while attending a conference in South Africa.

Dean Burns taught at a number of institutions and was the founder and director of the Urban Legal Studies Program at City College. An excellent teacher, he did not view his responsibilities as limited to the classroom, and mentored thousands of students, particularly African-Americans, fostering their entry into the legal profession. In 1987, he was selected to serve as Dean of the CUNY School of Law. The first African-American Dean of a New York law school, he led the institution to full accreditation by the American Bar Association, insuring the survival of its progressive commitment to public interest law.

Since its creation last year, the Labyrinth has provided an area of peace and solace to our faculty and students, particularly in the aftermath of the World Trade Center disaster. The new name of the Labyrinth will connect this contemplative zone to our students' future as lawyers for the underserved populations of New York City.

B. THE CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW AT QUEENS COLLEGE - NAMING OF THE FACULTY LOUNGE "THE MARTIN POPPER FACULTY LOUNGE":

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the naming of the Faculty Lounge the Martin Popper Faculty Lounge.

EXPLANATION: This designation is in memory of Martin Popper. Martin Popper was a public interest lawyer who practiced primarily in the areas of international law, labor law, and civil rights. Shortly after his death in 1989, family and friends established the Martin Popper Loan Repayment Program. Each year, two of our graduates receive a grant each, to help reduce the often enormous amount of student loan debt incurred while attending the CUNY School of Law. In addition, the family has paid for furnishing a room used to promote faculty scholarship and innovation in teaching.

In recognition of the contributions made by the Popper family, the Law School proposes the naming of the faculty lounge to be the Martin Popper Faculty Lounge.

C. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - REAPPOINTMENT OF A SITTING COMMISSIONER OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York hereby authorizes and consents to the renaming by the Chancellor of The City University of New York of Dr. Tilden LeMelle as Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission of The City University of New York, for an additional term of six years to begin on June 1, 2002, and to expire on May 31, 2008.

EXPLANATION: On April 30, 1997, Cal. No. 5.A., the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York authorized the naming of Dr. Tilden LeMelle as Commissioner of The City University of New York Civil Service Commission. Furthermore, in accordance with Section 15.1 (a) of the New York State Civil Service Law, and the April 30, 1997, Board of Trustees' resolution, Dr. LeMelle was appointed for a term to expire on May 31, 2002. Through the reappointment of Dr. LeMelle for the statutory six-year term, this resolution enables The City University of New York to continue to operate under the rules and regulations of its own Civil Service Commission, as provided by the New York State Education Law and as governed by the New York State Civil Service Law.

Dr. LeMelle has a baccalaureate and master's degree from Xavier University, New Orleans, and a doctorate degree in International Relations from the Graduate School of International Studies of the University of Colorado, Denver. Dr. LeMelle's previous service at The City University of New York included serving as both Provost and Acting President of Hunter College, as Acting President of New York City Technical College, and as Acting Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Affairs. Most recently, Dr. LeMelle served as President of the University of the District of Columbia. Dr. LeMelle is currently retired.

Dr. Tilden LeMelle will serve as Commissioner with Ms. Sylvia Miranda, whose term of service runs from June 1, 1998, through May 31, 2004, and with Ms. Marilyn Flood, whose term of service runs from June 1, 2000, through May 31, 2006.

D. DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS: RESOLVED, That the following be designated Distinguished Professors in the departments, and the colleges, and for the period indicated, with compensation of $21,852 per annum in addition to their regular academic salaries, subject to financial ability:

E. VISITING DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR: RESOLVED, That the following be designated Visiting Distinguished Professor in the department, and the college, and for the period indicated, with compensation of $21,852 per annum in addition to their regular academic salary, subject to financial ability:

NO. 7. COMMITTEE ON FACILITIES, PLANNING, AND MANAGEMENT: RESOLVED, That the following items be approved:

A. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CENTRAL OFFICE) - ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the selection of the firm of DJMJ+Harris to provide design/build-construction management services for energy conservation projects at the senior colleges. The contract term is two years and it includes up to three one-year term extension options to renew; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the City University Construction Fund is requested to authorize the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to enter into a contract with the selected firm for such services.

EXPLANATION: This contract will be used to implement energy conservation projects at the senior colleges on a work order basis. The proposed firm was selected in accordance with law and the procedures established by the University.

B. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CENTRAL OFFICE) - A/E CONSULTANT REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York authorize the Secretary of the Board to execute a requirements contract with the firm of George Ranalli, Architect, for architectural and engineering-related work orders, according to fee schedules negotiated by the University and contained in such contract. The term of the contract is one year and it includes up to four one-year options for the University to renew in its best interest. The cost of the contract shall not exceed $1,000,000 funded by the State Capital Construction Fund, Project No. CA078-098H. The contract shall be subject to approval as to form by the University Office of General Counsel.

EXPLANATION: This is a University-wide retainer contract for architectural, engineering, and other construction-related services on an as-needed basis in connection with the University's capital construction projects. This requirements contract will provide the tool to address expeditiously projects, emergencies and other related design and construction needs as they occur. Assignments may be in the areas of space planning, feasibility studies, architectural, general construction, plumbing, mechanical systems, control systems, electrical and communications systems, structural, site work, and furniture and furnishings specification.

NO. 8. COMMITTEE ON STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS: RESOLVED, That the following items be approved:

A. THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND - COLLEGE ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAW AMENDMENTS:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the following amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of The College of Staten Island Association, Inc.:

Article FOURTH, paragraph 3:

Without profit and solely as an incident to the various purposes, to provide such services and facilities to the students and faculty of The College of Staten Island and its community as may be authorized on behalf of and agreed to by The College of Staten Island, including without limitation, to establish, maintain and operate a day care center on the campus of The College of Staten Island or elsewhere in the County of Richmond, New York, for dependent children of registered, matriculated students of The College of Staten Island, provided however that before the day care center is established and opened, the prior written approval of the New York City Department of Health shall first have been obtained.

and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the following amendments to the Bylaws of The College of Staten Island Association, Inc.:

Section 1. Number and Composition

The general management of the property, affairs, business and concerns of the Association shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of thirteen (13) voting members selected in accordance with the University Bylaws. Each Director shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

[Section 9. Action of the Board of Directors without a meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors or any committee thereof with the exception of the Executive Committee may be taken without a meeting if all of the members of the Board or the committee consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the action. The resolution and the written consent thereto by the members of the board or committee shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the board or committee.]

Section [10] 9. [Meeting] Participation of members of the Board of Directors by conference telephone

One or more members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment allowing all persons [participating in] attending the meeting to hear each [other at the same time.] Director participating in the meeting. Participation by [such means] conference telephone shall not constitute presence in person at a meeting for purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. A Director who participates in a meeting by conference telephone may participate in discussion, but may not make motions, second motions or vote on any issue under consideration by the Board at that meeting.

This Section shall apply to all meetings of the Board of Directors, as well as all meetings of committees of the Board of Directors.

NOTE: Matter underlined is new; matter in brackets to be deleted.

EXPLANATION: State law requires that the Certificate of Incorporation of a corporation operating a child care center list such activity in the purpose clause of the Certificate. This resolution permits the Association to amend its Certificate of Incorporation in order to comply with State law. The proposed Bylaw amendments on the minimum age (18) for directors and participation by directors in meetings by conference telephone are in conformance with the New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and the New York Open Meetings Law.

B. KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - COLLEGE ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAW AMENDMENTS:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the following amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Kingsborough Community College Association, Inc.:

Article SECOND, paragraph 2:

To aid the students and faculty of the Kingsborough Community College by assisting them in every way possible in their study, work, living, and extra-curricular and curricular activities, including without limitation, to establish, maintain and operate a day care center on the campus of Kingsborough Community College or elsewhere in the County of Kings, New York, for dependent children of registered, matriculated Kingsborough Community College students, provided however that before the day care center is established and opened the prior written approval of the New York City Department of Health shall first have been obtained.

and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the following amendments to the Bylaws of Kingsborough Community College Association, Inc.:

ARTICLE I: Names and Purposes

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Section 2. Purposes

The purpose of the Association are:

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4. To establish, maintain and operate a day care center on the College campus, for dependent children of registered, matriculated College students.

[4] 5. All purposes and powers enumerated in Sections 201 and 202 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.

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ARTICLE X: Child Care Center

Section 1: Organization

The Child Development Center of Kingsborough Community College (the "Center") is a separately governed and financially independent subsidiary program of the Association organized for the sole purpose of providing quality day care to the children of students of the College. The Center shall be located on the campus of the College.

Section 2: Governance

The Advisory Board of the Center shall direct the management of the operations, property, affairs and concerns of the Center consistent with the provisions of these Bylaws, as written or aimed.

Section 3: Disposition of Funds

All funds of the Center shall be deposited in an account or accounts in the name of the Association for the sole benefit of the Center. The Center's funds shall be used exclusively in connection with its purpose as set forth in Section 1, above. Funds shall be withdrawn from such account or accounts only upon written authorization and signature of each of the following persons: the Treasurer of the Center, the Executive Director of the Center, and the College's Dean of Student Life, or such other person or persons as the Center's Advisory Board shall from time to time designate.

Section 4: Annual Budget

The Center shall adopt an annual operating budget which shall be submitted to the Association Board of Directors for approval and incorporation into the Association budget. Financial commitments and expenditures by the Center shall be in accordance with the approval Center budget.

NOTE: Matter underlined is new; matter in brackets to be deleted.

EXPLANATION: State law requires that the Certificate of Incorporation of a corporation operating a child care center list such activity in the purpose clause of the Certificate. This resolution permits the Association to amend its Certificate of Incorporation in order to comply with State law and to amend its Bylaws to clarify that the child care center is operated as a program of the Association.

NO. 9. HONORARY DEGREES: RESOLVED, That the following honorary degrees, approved by the appropriate faculty body and recommended by the Chancellor, be presented at the commencement exercise as specified:

(To be awarded at the May 31, 2002 Commencement Exercises)

(To be awarded at a special ceremony on March 7, 2002 to honor his 90th birthday)

(To be awarded at the May 30, 2002 Commencement Exercises)