University Council Minutes, November 9, 2022

General Assembly November 9, 2022 3:30 p.m., via Zoom

Present: D. DeFino, D. Brophy, B. Gaines, A. Howerton-Fox, A. Kelso, E. Mariola, M. Veyvoda, A. Saccoman, A. Connolly, K. Geslak, , S. Carey, T. Mulligan, L. Richardson, J. Stabile, A. Aggarwal, J. Carroll, M. Gioiosa, J. Haber, L. Poupis, M. Callaghan, K. Dhanwada, E. Procario-Foley, N. Kane, C. Winkler,
Excused: C. Andruk, L. Derenzis, E. Muller, N. Naqvi, M. Newell, B. Sanner, M. Volza
Guests: A. Munsch, D. Palmer

D. DeFino called the meeting to order at 3:34. Quorum was met.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the 10/19/22 University Council meeting were approved via email on 10/28/22

Announcements

Week of the Peacemaker runs through next week
“Whose Land is Our Land” event will be held in LaPenta 105 on 11/9 to commemorate the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht

Action Item: Proposal to approve MS in Nursing Health Care Organizational Leadership

The motion carried unanimously. Item closed.

Action Item: Proposal to approve MS in Nursing Education

The motion carried unanimously. Item closed.

Discussion Item: University Governance

D. DeFino discussed the proposed new model for University Council meetings, and the need to review governance with an eye toward greater efficiency, transparency, and inclusiveness; he also noted ongoing efforts to fully integrate the School of Health Sciences into governance committees
The Senate will consider the potential benefits and logistics of filling all university committee seats by election, rather than the current model, where most are filled by appointment
P. Tascio will check on viewership of governance minutes on website
SGA proposed a booklet that would list the committees and their purposes

Discussion Item: School of Health Sciences

K. Dhanwada reported that accelerated nursing program and B.A. in nursing underway; Marriage and Family Therapy accredited; renovation ongoing in Bronxville in classrooms
The $5m Kelly gift to SHS was acknowledged
The focus on interprofessional experience (in particular, students learn from one another) was highlighted

Discussion Item: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

A.Munsch reported that recommendations have been made to HR regarding diversity in hiring, recruiting, retention, and curriculum; DEIB serves as a partner and resource in campus wide education programming; a calendar was created to offer monthly communications from DEIB to celebrate diversity; DEIB has hosted several speakers and events
T. Moretti reported that the Honors Task Force will work with A. Munsch to infuse DEIB into its revised curriculum
A suggestion was made to include the Humanities speakers in DEIB events

Discussion Item: Accessibility & Accommodations

D. Palmer reported that ASO is serving 588 students with accommodations; and reviewed ASO procedures and resources
K. Cardenas reported that Clockwork will be replaced by Accommodate, a service that will include all students with accommodations and their accommodation letters
A question was raised about the strain on ASO and faculty resources with the growing number of accommodations

There being no other business, D. DeFino adjourned the University Council meeting at 5:37 p.m. The next meeting of the Council will be held on 11/30/22.