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12345678910111213141516171819202122232425Minutes ofThe Lehman College Senate MeetingWednesday, December 12, 2018Senate MeetingSenators Present: Ahmed-Tay, S.; Ali, S.; Ali, T.; Amend, A.; Badillo, D.; Bergmann, R.; Blachman,S.; Boston, N.; Britt, K.;Budescu, M.; Burton-Pye, B.; Campeanu, S.; Cheng, H.; Collett, J.; Cruz,J.; DeLaCruz, B.; Di Bello, M.; Dominguez, V.; Farrell, R.; Fera, J.; Finger, R.; Forde, A.; FortunatoTavares, T.; Greaves, T.; Guzman, M.; Hernandez, T.; Hyman, D.; Jervis, J.; Kolade, B.; Magdaleno,J.; Mahon, J.; Mak, W.; Marianetti, M.; Markens, S.; Martín, Ó.; McKenna, C.; Mercado, W.; Mills,P.; Moreno, Q.; Munch, J.; Musah, S.; O’Dowd, M.; Oh, H.; Olumuyide, E.; Paniagua, S.; Prince, P.;Prohaska, V.; Rice, A.; Rivera, R.; Rodriguez-Allie, A.; Rosario, Y.; Rotolo, R.; Saforo, E.;Schlesinger, K.; Schwittek, D.; Scott, K.; Sisselman, A.; Somwar, D.; Tananbaum, D.; Valentine, R.;Wangerin, R.; Washington, W.; Wynne, B.; Yates, S.; Yavuz, D.Senators Absent: Alborn, T.; Allison, A.; Alto, A.; Austin, L.; Bazile, S.; Cervantes, J.; Clever, R.;Daley, K.; Deckman, S.; DeJaynes, T.; Deprince, A.; Doyran, M.; Garcias-Otero, N.; Graulau, J.;Johnson, M.; Jones, B.; Machado, E.; MacKillop, J.; McCabe, J.; Navarro, V.; Ohmer, S.; Olewuike,J.; Punu, K.; Qian, G.; Registe, K.; Reyes, N.; Rivera-McCutchen, R.; Sailor, K.; Sakibou, A.;Sarmiento, R.; Sauane, M.; Sekyere, R.; Tavarez, J.; Trimarchi, Y.; Waring, E.The meeting was called to order by President José L. Cruz at 3:34 p.m.26271. Approval of the Minutes28The minutes of the November 7, 2018 Senate meeting were approved by unanimous voice vote.2930312. Announcements and Communicationsa. Report of the President32Dr. Cruz welcomed everyone to the Senate and informed that he would soon be sending out33343536a campus-wide message regarding the College’s most recent activities. Dr. Cruz went on toinvite all to the annual faculty and staff holiday celebration, which would be held onDecember 14, 2018 in the Faculty Dining Room.37383940Dr. Cruz announced that Professor Duane Tananbaum would be chairing his last CollegeSenate. He commended Dr. Tananbaum for an illustrious career of service to the LehmanCollege community, as both teacher and scholar, and his steadfast support of sharedgovernance. Dr. Cruz asked all to give a round of applause for Prof. Tananbaum and

4142434445presented a motion to confer upon Dr. Tanabaum the honorific title of chair emeritus of theLehman College Senate. Everyone applauded warmly and the motion was approved byacclamation.b. Student Legislative Assembly—46Ms. Nadia Baba greeted everyone. She informed all that she and a selected group of students47met with the chair of the Middles States review team last week and shared that the meeting48was very positive and successful.4950Ms. Baba announced that student senators have taken the initiative to tackle the issue of51student safety as well as address student complaints concerning the quality of the water on52campus. She went on to inform that student senators are hoping to meet with Lehman College53administration to discuss these issues further.5455REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES–56571. Graduate Studies58Professor Janet DeSimone presented proposals for curriculum changes in the following departments:59Biological Sciences; Counseling, Leadership, Literacy and Special Education; Health Sciences;60Middle and High School Education; Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences; and Nursing. She also61presented a proposal for changes to the policies and procedures of the graduate studies program. All62proposals were approved by unanimous voice vote.6364Prof. Desimone noted that the committee would be presenting proposals and informational items in65the spring, and stressed that the committee rigorously reviewed the proposals for presentation to the66Senate. The proposals, she explained, would concern academic excellence fees, which would67provide funds that would not only improve program standards at Lehman, but also allow the68College’s programs to provide additional resources to students. She urged all with questions to reach69out to the Dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences, Pamela Mills; the Dean of Health70Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, Elin Waring; and the Dean of the School of Education,71Gaoyin Qian, for additional information.72

73See Attachment I7475The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, February 6, 2019.76772. Governance Committee78Professor Duane Tananbaum reported on several items. He informed that the committee would79codify in writing the policy on faculty access to the Lehman College listserv. He went on to explain80that, though the College’s general policy has worked well, codifying such would serve to help future81administrations avoid difficulties. Prof. Tananbaum also reported that a list of nominees to serve on82a new Academic Assessment Council would be recommended to the President. In contrast to the83previous Council, he explained, the new Academic Assessment Council would ensure the84participation of faculty and the College Senate.8586Prof. Tananbaum reminded all Standing Committee Chairs to submit their reports to the Academic87Programs Manager, Sophia Diamantis-Fry, in a timely manner. He also announced that Prof. Joseph88Fera was elected to chair the committee effective spring 2019.8990See Attachment II9192Prof. Tananbaum announced that, after what has been approximately 30 years in attendance, this93would be his last meeting as an official member of the Lehman College Senate. He explained that94although he would be on Travia Leave prior to retirement, he would still be on campus as a professor95with all the rights and privileges there are. Prof. Tananbaum also added that he would continue to96attend the Senate as an observer. He proceeded to thank those that facilitated the different tasks he97performed over the years, as a member of the Senate. Prof. Tananbaum began with a special thanks98to Dr. Ricardo Fernandez for originally appointing him as parliamentarian and thanked Dr.99Fernandez for his genuine belief and support of shared governance. He went on to thank President100Cruz for continuing his appointment as parliamentarian and for his genuine belief and support of101shared governance as well. In addition, Prof. Tananbaum thanked President Cruz for the plaque he102received at the General Faculty Meeting, in recognition of his years of service to the Senate.103

104Prof. Tananbaum thanked all the members of the administration, past and present; all members of105the Senate Standing Committees; the Executive Counsel, Esdras Tulier, his predecessors, and staff;106Sophia Diamantis-fry of Academic Programs; and Migdio Dominguez of the Division of107Information Technology. Prof. Tananbaum shared that the behind-the-scenes efforts of those he108thanked are what really makes the College Senate work effectively and efficiently. He also added109that though the president and administration believes in shared governance and provides all with the110opportunity for such, it is the responsibility of students, faculty, and members of the Senate to make111that work. Prof. Tananbaum urged all senators to read the materials beforehand, attend the meetings,112ask questions, and discuss the materials; exercise their own judgement and offer their own opinions;113and stressed that senators should meet their responsibilities and take them to heart.114115The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in CA 201.1163. Committee on Admissions, Evaluations and Academic Standards117Professor Penny Prince presented the list of graduate and undergraduate degree candidates for118approval, which was contingent upon each candidate’s completion of the requirements for119graduation. All were approved by unanimous voice vote.120121Professor Duane Tananbaum asked whether the CAEAS subcommittee would provide, by the end122of the academic year, a full report on the changes it would recommend to admissions policies. Prof.123Prince informed that the subcommittee would be focused on generating a cost analysis, but explained124that the subcommittee would try to provide recommendations by the end of the spring semester.1251264. Undergraduate Curriculum127Professor Lynn Rosenberg presented proposals for curriculum changes in the following departments:128Languages and Literatures; Latin American and Latino Studies; Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and129Dance; and Philosophy. The proposals were approved by unanimous voice vote.130131See Attachment III132133134The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in SC 1405A.

1355. Academic Freedom136There was no report.1371386. Library, Technology, and Telecommunication139Mr. Stephen Castellano presented the report and brought announcements from the Library, Division140of Information Technology, Online Education, and concerning Blackboard.141142See Attachment IV1431447. Campus Life and Facilities145Professor Wingyun Mak presented the report. She called attention to the challenges faced by those146who use paratransit services to and from Lehman, and explained how difficult it was for paratransit147drivers to locate the pickup and drop-off locations on campus. Prof. Mak informed that the148committee had an extensive discussion concerning the matter and decided on several action points.149The action points, she explained, would be to: (1) increase accessible signage from the road for150pickup and drop-off locations, (2) increase accessible signage on campus, and (3) make flyers that151list the exact address of the pickup and drop-off locations and provide them to paratransit drivers.152The committee, Prof. Mak explained, will be working with the Office of Disability Services to create153the flyers as well as to distribute them to those in need. She urged faculty and students to encourage154any student who might benefit from this information to call the Office of Disability Services or visit155Shuster Hall, Room 238.156157See Attachment V158159The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in Shuster B-018.1601618. Budget and Long-Range Planning162Professor Haiping Cheng presented the report of the Joint Committee of Senate and FP&B Budget163and Long Range Planning. He discussed several items concerning Academic Affairs and provided a164first quarter update on the budget for fiscal year 2019.165166See Attachment VI

167168The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Shuster 336.1691709.University Faculty Senate Report171Professor Ruth Wangerin reported on the December 11, 2018 Plenary Session of the University172Faculty Senate.173174See Attachment VII175176177178179180The next Plenary Session is scheduled for February 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at CUNY Central.Old Business----None.New Business-----None.181182ADJOURNMENT183President Cruz adjourned the meeting at 4:31 p.m.184185Respectfully submitted:186187Esdras Tulier

Senate Meeting of December 12, 2018Governance CommitteeGovernance Committee Report for Senate Meeting, 12/12/2018Prof. Joseph Fera was elected to succeed Prof. Tananbaum as chair of the GovernanceCommittee effective 1/1/2019.The committee will ask the Senate Library, Technology, and Telecommunications Committee towork with VP Bergmann to codify in writing a policy on faculty access to the Lehman Collegelistserve.The committee will recommend a list of nominees to Pres. Cruz to serve on a new AcademicAssessment CouncilCommittee Chairs will be asked to submit their reports to Sophia at least a week ahead ofSenate meetings so that they can be posted, distributed, and displayed for senators.The next meeting of the Governance Committee is scheduled for Thursday, January 24 at 1:00in CA 201.