NO. 1. UNIVERSITY REPORT: RESOLVED, That the University Report for February 25, 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 February 25, 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 January 28, 2002 be approved.
NO. 4. COMMITTEE ON FISCAL AFFAIRS: RESOLVED, That the following item be approved:
A. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - PROPOSALS TO ENHANCE ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCIES, GENERATE COST SAVINGS, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REVENUE IN SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S CORE ACADEMIC MISSION:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees adopt the proposals outlined below to enhance administrative efficiencies, generate cost savings, and provide additional revenue in support of the University's core academic mission and the New York State-approved Master Plan; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees supports the Chancellor's efforts to review and implement, where feasible, initiatives to reduce administrative costs and improve operations:
Including:
Cost savings and revenue production from these and other actions are estimated to total $10 million; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees establish a technology fee of $75 per semester for full-time students and $37.50 per semester for part-time students, effective Fall 2002. Revenue from this fee will be retained by the colleges to improve computer services for their students and faculty. In exceptional cases of financial hardship, colleges may waive the technology fee for individual students. Estimated new revenue will be $22.5 million; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees eliminate the Last Semester Free program established in 1992 for undergraduates receiving a Bachelor's Degree. However, the program will continue to be available to students who commenced their studies at CUNY on or after September 1, 1997 and who graduate no later than January 2004. Estimated savings will be $2 million in Fiscal Year 2003 and $9 million in Fiscal Year 2004; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the colleges increase enrollment in winter inter-session/summer session in order to increase revenues by 5% in 2002 and by 10% in 2003. Colleges will retain additional revenue generated by this increase and will ensure that these dollars are re-deployed to strengthen academic programs. Estimated new revenue will be $1.6 million in 2003 and $3.2 million in 2004.
EXPLANATION: In the University's
Operating Budget Request for FY 2003, the University committed to generate funds
to support a portion of the Request through administrative productivity measures
and targeted revenue enhancements. This resolution proposes a series of actions
to meet this goal.
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. BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT:
RESOLVED, That the program in Animal Care and Management leading to a Certificate to be offered at Bronx 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 be eligible for entry-level employment in the animal care and management field, working with wildlife in such settings as zoos and nature preserves. The program is designed to enable interested students to overcome the challenges of working safely, humanely, and intelligently with wildlife. To accomplish this, a partnership has been established between Bronx Community College and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which is the primary employer of zookeepers in the New York metropolitan area. The College will provide the traditional liberal arts and sciences requirements and the WCS will provide the 500-hour zoo internship requirement.
Only two new courses are required to offer the Certificate program. All of the remaining required courses are already offered on a regularly scheduled basis at the College. The proposed program is therefore cost effective and no additional faculty will be needed.
B. BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE - A.A.S. IN WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT:
RESOLVED, That the program in Warehouse Management leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree to be offered at Bronx 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 and supervisory positions in the field of warehouse management with potential salaries ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 per year. The proposed program was developed with the support of a $3,000,000 grant provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Warehouse and distribution centers are the key to profitability for many large corporations. Bronx Community College is in an area where a group of major distribution centers are serving the eastern seaboard. The borough is home to the Hunts Point Market-the largest food distribution plant in the United States-with 21,000 people employed. In addition, retail warehouses such as Costco, Home Depot, Staples, and Sam's Club are located in the Bronx and its surrounding area.
Students who complete the food and sanitation courses will be eligible to take the SERVESAFE examination to become certified by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. All graduates will also have completed the requisite coursework required of supervisory personnel who work in the warehouse industry as required by OSHA.
C. QUEENS COLLEGE - AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER PLAN:
WHEREAS, Queens College offers registered graduate degree programs in Childhood Education (Program Code 26436; HEGIS 0802) and Early Childhood Education (Program Code 26434; HEGIS 0823) that provide pre-service preparation for initial Teacher Certification and lead to the Master of Science in Education (MSED) degree; and
WHEREAS, Queens College has proposed to offer these programs as Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Education Department has determined that an amendment to the Queens College Master Plan would be required as these programs will be the College's first graduate programs with the MAT degree designation; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Academic Senate of Queens College asks the Board of Trustees to request that the New York State Board of Regents amend the Master Plan of Queens College so as to permit the College to offer the above-cited programs as Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees.
EXPLANATION: Queens College currently offers several graduate education programs in Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education, some prepare graduates for initial Teacher Certification and others prepare graduates for permanent Teacher Certification, but all lead to the same MSED degree award. That these programs are designed for different Teacher Certifications yet lead to the same degree award is confusing to students. Thus, Queens College is proposing to re-register the above-cited MSED programs designed specifically for students who have undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences and no prior teacher preparation credits as MAT programs.
Because Queens College does not have authorization to award the MAT degree, an amendment to the College's Master Plan is required. (Pursuant to Memorandum 95-17 of the Deputy Commissioner of Education to Chief Executive Officers of Institutions of Higher Education - September 22, 1995).
NO. 6. COMMITTEE ON FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION: RESOLVED, That the following items be approved:
A. MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE - NAMING OF THE LECTURE HALL "THE MARY GLOVER PINKETT LECTURE HALL.":
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the naming of the Lecture Hall in the soon to be constructed Student Affairs Building at Medgar Evers College, "The Mary Glover Pinkett Lecture Hall."
EXPLANATION: Mary Glover Pinkett, the City Council representative for Medgar Evers College, has been a staunch supporter of the College. During the past decade, she was responsible for substantial budget allocations to the College that enabled the College to enhance its delivery of services and improve its infrastructure. Councilwoman Pinkett allocated four million dollars to enable the College to upgrade its Information Technology infrastructure. Moreover, she spearheaded the successful effort to get the City Council to allocate three and a half million dollars to close the funding gap on the Student Affairs Building on which we expect to break ground in the Spring of this year.
The naming of the Mary Glover Pinkett Lecture Hall has been reviewed and approved at the College by the appropriate bodies.
B. MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE - RE-NAMING OF THE NORMAN B. JOHNSON LECTURE HALL "THE NORMAN AND MIRIAM JOHNSON LECTURE HALL":
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York approve the re-naming of the Norman B. Johnson Lecture Hall at Medgar Evers College "The Norman and Miriam Johnson Lecture Hall."
EXPLANATION: This designation is in memory of Mrs. Miriam Johnson. Along with her husband, Norman B. Johnson, for whom the Bedford Building Lecture Hall was named in October 1990, Mrs. Miriam Johnson was among the founders of Medgar Evers College who persuaded the Board of Higher Education to approve the creation of an institution of higher learning charged with meeting the needs of the disenfranchised in the Central Brooklyn community. She was, until her death in early 2001, an active member of the Medgar Evers College Community Council and played an important role in the work of the Council where her vision and dedication remained a constant source of inspiration for the College over the years.
The re-naming of the Lecture Hall has been reviewed and approved at the College by the appropriate bodies.
C. VISITING DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR: RESOLVED, That the following be designated Distinguished Professor 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:
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NAME
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DEPARTMENT
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EFFECTIVE
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Bernard M. Baruch College |
Gueron,
Jacqueline
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English
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Spring
2002
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NO. 7. COMMITTEE ON FACILITIES, PLANNING, AND MANAGEMENT: 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. BROOKLYN COLLEGE - EXTENSION OF LIBRARY CAFÉ:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York authorize the Secretary of the Board to execute a consultant contract with the firm of Thanhauser & Esterson Architects for professional design and construction-related services as required for the extension of the Library Café at Brooklyn College, CUNY Project No. BY001-001. The contract cost shall be chargeable to the City Capital Budget, Project No. BY001-001 for an amount not to exceed $147,368.00. The contract shall be subject to approval as to form by the University Office of General Counsel.
EXPLANATION: Brooklyn College will engage Thanhauser & Esterson Architects to design a new 2,000 gross square feet addition to the Library Café. The new addition will provide about 30 additional workstations and study areas for this 24-hour facility.
The proposed firm was selected in accordance with law and procedures established by the University.
B. THE CITY COLLEGE - SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE RENOVATION:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York accept the design of the School of Architecture renovation at City College, as prepared by Rafael Vinoly Architects, P.C., with a construction budget of $28,480,000. The Board approved the selection of the design/engineering firm of Rafael Vinoly Architects P.C. by resolution dated September 27, 1999, Cal. No. 7.D.; 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 complete the contract documents, to bid and award
contracts and to supervise the construction of this project.
NO. 8. COMMITTEE ON STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS: RESOLVED, That the following item be approved:
A. THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY ON PAYMENT OF STIPENDS TO STUDENT LEADERS:
RESOLVED, That the Board adopt the following amended policy on the payment of stipends to student leaders; The Board believes and intends that service as a student leader should be an educational experience. Recognizing the educational role of student leadership positions, the Board, while not encouraging the payment of stipends, believes some stipend payments to student leaders should be allowed within the parameters outlined below:
1. Stipend payments to student leaders shall be limited to two (2) years in the university, except:
a. A student leader elected to an office of the University Student Senate shall be allowed three (3) years of stipend payments, with no more than two (2) years of the payments as an officer of the University Student Senate.
b. A student who receives two (2) years of stipend payments as an undergraduate student leader, shall be permitted a third (3rd) year of stipend payments as a graduate student leader.
c. Co-chairs of the Doctoral Students' Council at The Graduate School and University Center shall be permitted a third (3rd) year of stipend payments as a graduate student leader.
2. The amount of stipend payments to student leaders shall be limited as follows:
a. College student leaders shall be limited to a maximum of [$3,660] $3,880 per year and no more than [$1,830] $1,940 per semester.
b. The Chairperson of the University Student Senate shall be limited to a maximum of [$7,952] $8,430 per year and no more than [$3,976] $4,215 per semester.
c. Vice-Chairpersons of the University Student Senate shall be limited to a maximum of [$4,638] $4,916 per year and no more than [$2,319] $2,458 per semester.
d. Co-chairs of the Doctoral Students' Council at The Graduate School and University Center shall be limited to a maximum equal to the minimum salary for the title of Graduate Assistant B.
3. No student leader shall for the same period receive more than one stipend, or be an employee of or receive any other compensation from a student activity fee allocating body.
4. The Chancellor or his or her designee shall, every two years, review the schedule of stipend payments, and report to the Board on any adjustments he or she recommends as being appropriate, in relationship to any changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
These amendments shall be effective July 1, 2002.
EXPLANATION: This revised stipend policy is adopted pursuant to Board Bylaw section 16.14 to authorize the payment of stipends to student leaders within the time limits and amounts set fourth above, and amends the Board Policy on Payment of Stipends to Student Leaders adopted by the Board on April 25, 1983, Cal. No. 7.B., and amended on November 27, 1989, Cal. No. 6.A., February 22, 1994, Cal. 7.A., June 27, 1994, Cal. No. 7.A., May 28, 1996, Cal. No. 8.A. and April 26, 1999, Cal. No. 8.A.
In accordance with the Board policy, the Chancellor has reviewed the schedule of stipend payments since stipends were last increased in July, 1999. The proposed revisions increase stipends by 6.0% in accordance with the 5.98% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), for all urban consumers in New York City and Northeastem New Jersey, from July, 1999 through October, 2001.
NOTE: Matter underlined
is new; matter in brackets is deleted.
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:
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DEGREE |
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Dr. Albert Bandura |
Doctor of Humane Letters |
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Rachel Robinson |
Doctor of Humane Letters |
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Gloria Steinem |
Doctor of Humane Letters |
(To be awarded at the May 30, 2002 Commencement Exercises)
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LEHMAN COLLEGE |
DEGREE |
| Ms. June Bingham Birge | Doctor of Humane Letters |
| Hon. Fernando Ferrer | Doctor of Humane Letters |
| Dr. Joseph N. Hankin | Doctor of Humane Letters |
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Dr. Leonel Fernandez Reyna |
Doctor of Laws |
(To be awarded at the May 31, 2002 Commencement Exercises)