MCC Daily Tribune

News from the April MCC Board of Trustees Meeting

The MCC Board of Trustees met in person and virtually on Monday, April 4, 2022 and took the following actions:

1. Adopted the consent agenda effective April 4, 2022.

2. Accepted the Interim Financial Reports as of February 28, 2022.

3. Authorized the purchase of items over $20,000 as listed for the month of February, 2022.

4. Authorized the following transfer of funds:

FROM: Academic Support, Contractual Expenses $250,000 [1,3]

Student Services, Contractual Expenses $ 28,778 [2]

TO: Academic Support, Personal Services $150,000 [1]

Student Services, Equipment Services $ 28,778 [2]

General Institutional, Contractual Expenses $100,000 [3]

[1] Tutoring Services ($150,000); [2] Purchase of Soccer Shelters ($28,778); [3] Fund Executive Searches for CFO and EDIWS VPs ($100,000)

5. Approved the appointment of Department Chairs for the Academic Year 2022-23, each to receive an annual stipend in accordance with provisions of the current agreement with the Faculty Association (related article).

6. Approved the early retirement incentive for the following individuals in accordance with Article 50 of the contractual agreement between Monroe Community College and the Faculty Association.

Name: Department: Date of Retirement:

Waasdorp, Janet Education and Human Services June 30, 2022
Yule, Rosanna Community Relations August 4, 2022

7. Approved that the Board of Trustees adjust 2022-2023 base annual salaries in accordance with Article 47 of the current contractual agreement with the Faculty Association, adjusted salaries effective September 1, 2022 for the following members:

2022 - 2023 Faculty Workload Buy Down

Name                                 Department                                     Buy Down
Graham, Tokeya                English/Philosophy                          3 FCH
Morris, Karen                     Business Administration 6 FCH
Putnam, Emily                   Mathematics 6 FCH
Smalls, Adrian                   Law and Criminal Justice 3 FCH
Zinck, Janet                       Hospitality                                        .5 FCH

8. Approved the settlement agreement between Monroe Community College and the CSEA, Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Unit 7402, Local 828 (CSEA) as agreed to on March 2, 2022 and ratified by the CSEA membership on March 17, 2022.

9. Approved an amendment to the Summer 2022 Academic Calendar to change the dates for the Juneteenth holiday to be observed on Monday, June 20, 2022.

10. Recognized April 2022 as Monroe Community College Month and joined in the annual celebration of the importance of community colleges to the success and prosperity of our nation.

The Board heard presentations from:

MCC Interim Vice President and CFO Darrell Jachim-Moore regarding the College’s interim financial reports as of February 28, 2022.
President of the Faculty Council of Community Colleges, SUNY Trustee and MCC Professor of Mathematics Christy Woods regarding progress on the search for the next SUNY Chancellor, suspended search for the next SUNY Provost, D2L implementation (Brightspace), SUNY General Education implementation, efforts to “Revitalize SUNY” in response to Gov. Hochul’s priorities, and a summary of recent SUNY resolutions.
MCC President Dr. DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna recognized leaders Tom Pollizi (CSEA) and Kristin Lowe (Human Resources and Organizational Development) and the negotiating teams whose efforts led to the approved settlement agreement between MCC and CSEA; and provided updates regarding progress made on the Strategic Planning process, current MCC officer searches, budget advocacy activities at state and county levels, recent visits of elected officials, and the recent volleyball game hosted to benefit the Afghan Eagles, refugees who previously served as translators to U.S. Armed Forces.
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Belonging Dr. Calvin Gantt on the recent Essential Discussion held in collaboration with Nazareth College and the YWCA and efforts to support the Ukrainian community; Interim Vice President and CFO Darrell Jachim-Moore on Administrative Services activities and upcoming trainings; Acting Provost and Vice President Dr. Kimberly McKinsey-Mabry on Academic and Student Services activities, including Dr. Rollo Fisher taking a group to perform at Carnegie Hall in June and Testing Services’ national recertification; Acting Vice President Kristin Sine-Kinz on Economic & Workforce Development & Career Technical Education on the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship program; and Vice President and Executive Director of the MCC Foundation Gretchen Wood on President Burt-Nanna being among the Rochester Business Journals’ 2022 Women of Excellence, and Dr. William Dixon’s work in support of the Hope Center for College Community and Justice. (Please refer to the Divisional Highlights attachment for more details).
Vice President Gretchen Wood on behalf of MCC Foundation Board of Directors Chair Lori Van Dusen regarding Foundation activities and recent awards, including the upcoming Gold Start Gala presented by M&T Bank, STAR Power leaders’ Mother’s Day initiative, and upcoming major events.
Shared Governance representatives including Student Government Association President Isabella DeRubeis; Faculty Senate President Nayda Pares-Kane; and Dr. Burt-Nanna representing Administration. Support Staff Planning Council leaders did not provide an update
Faculty Association and CSEA leaders did not provide updates.

Prior to adjourning the meeting, Chair Williams shared information on New York Community College Trustees’ activities and upcoming events and The Aspen Institute’s recent workshop on student success, presented in partnership with SUNY.

Official minutes will be posted to the Board of Trustees meetings web page.

Attached Files:
Divisional Highlights_April 4 2022.pdf

Rosanna Yule
Government and Community Relations
04/05/2022