Staff and Administrative Council Minutes May 14, 2020

2 p.m., via Zoom
Minutes

Present: Andrew Albrecht, Manuel Alvia, Brian Beyrer, Jennifer Connolly, Casey DelliCarpini, Lewis Derenzis, Sam Derosa, Courtney Ferrick, Jason Ford, Mary Grant, Helena Jaccino, Anthony LoPresti, Bing Morris, Marie Pace, Carl Procario-Foley, Jessica Rosenberg, Marrissa Sannella, Anthony Scaccia, Jon Stanko, Peter Tascio, Laurie Wenchell, Charlotte Wray

Excused: Jorge Franco, Michael LaRocca, Michele Sampson-Nelson, Robin Summers

Quorum met.

Call to Order, Approval of Minutes

The meeting began at approximately 2:05 p.m. Prior meeting minutes approved (Wenchell/Derosa).

Committee Updates

College Council. BBA/Nursing programs approved; discussed new programs in nursing and entrepreneurship.

Committee on Academic Affairs. Cleaning up course catalog/title changes for School of Business and School of Arts & Science.

Committee on Athletics. Tentative vote on next chair.

Committee on Enrollment Management. Reviewed numbers/goals; plans to prevent summer melt; as of today, at 760 students.

Committee on Environmental Sustainability. Discussed upcoming events, planning for virtual and on-campus events; update regarding plastic ban; discussion on Native American statement; leg work for next year’s committee and discussion of savings from having buildings closed – pool is biggest savings.

Committee on Student Life. Not high attendance, discussed student anxiety, counseling hours, meal plans given ability to upgrade.

Old Business

Usage of carryover days mentioned in HR&C but there will be no change to policy. There was no discussion regarding half-day Fridays.

Regarding Brother Bray awards, the spreadsheet with information was initially confusing, conversation will be continued in next SAC meeting.

New Business

One additional SAC meeting will be scheduled for this calendar year.

Meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

Next meeting will take place Monday, June 1, 2020 at 3 p.m., via Zoom.