The Council is the governing body of the College and, subject to the authority of the Bylaws of the CUNY Board of Trustees, is responsible for the establishment of College academic policy and goals pertaining to its operations and CUNY-mandated activities.
Membership of the Council is comprised of 24 full-time faculty members—8 each from distinct areas of practice; the Academic Senate Chair; 1 part-time faculty member; 5 full-time staff members from the Office of Student Engagement (OSE); 5 full-time non-OSE staff members; 5 student representatives, including the SGA President; the Chairs of the standing committees; 6 appointed staff members; the President, the Provost, and the Vice President for Finance and Administration.
The Council and The Standing Committees Bylaws
- The College Council Bylaws
- The Executive Committee Bylaws
- The Legislative Committee Bylaws
- The Curriculum Committee Bylaws
- The Academic Assessment & Learning Committee Bylaws
- The Academic Technology Committee Bylaws
- The Strategic Planning and Budget Committee Bylaws
- The Student Services Committee Bylaws
- Election Protocol
Membership
COUNCIL - Fall 2023
Voting Membership = 54 Quorum = 28
| Governance Structure | Member | Year Elected | Term (if elected) | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Marcus Allen | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | April Burns | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Maya Mason | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Douglas Medina | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | James Mellis | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Thomas Philipose | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Tashana Samuel | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Karen Williams | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Sebastien Buttet | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Marcia Edwards | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Dalvin Hill | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Nicole Kras | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Jinzhong Niu | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Dara Pir | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Naveen Seth | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Anya Spector | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Forest Fisher | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Karla Fuller | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Shadi Ghaderi | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Chulsung Kim | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Vivian Lim | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Derek Tesser | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Rebecca Walker | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Elizabeth Nicoletti | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – Library | Vacant | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – Library | Alexandra Hamlett | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Part-time Faculty | Vacant | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student Support Staff | Andrew Bennett | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student Support Staff | Danny Cordova | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Student Support Staff | Jessica Portilla | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Student Support Staff | Bibi Rozario | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Student Support Staff | Natasha Trueblood | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Administrative Staff | Vanessa Leung | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Administrative Staff | Cheri Randall | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Administrative Staff | Christopher Roth | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Administrative Staff | Jeanne Schlosser | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Administrative Staff | Bao Zhu | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| SGA President | Samantha Ruiz Correa | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| SGA Vice President | Jahsiah Montrevil | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student | Andrew Granillo | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student | Jonathan Erazo | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student | Marielis Gomera Ramirez | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Academic Senate Chair | Anya Spector | – | – | – |
| President | Larry Johnson, Chair | – | – | – |
| Presidential Appointee | Rosslyn Knight | – | – | – |
| Presidential Appointee | Elisa Hertz | – | – | – |
| Interim VP OAA & Provost | Nicola Blake | – | – | – |
| Provost Appointee | Daniel Collins, Vice Chair | – | – | – |
| Provost Appointee | Laura Fritz Greenlee | – | – | – |
| VP Fin & Admin | Mary Coleman | – | – | – |
| VP F&A Appointee | Elie Yoesoep | – | – | – |
| VP F&A Appointee | John Stroud | – | – | – |
| VP EM&SA | Daniel Ambrose | – | – | – |
| VP EM&SA Appointee | Sophea Sainsurin | – | – | – |
| VP EM&SA Appointee | Courtney Stevenson | – | – | – |
| Parliamentarian Appointee | ||||
| (non-voting) | Jaclyn Helms | Fall 2021 | 3-Year | May 31, 2024 |
| Chair, Curriculum Cmt (non-voting) | Shadi Ghaderi | – | – | – |
| Chair, Assessment Cmt (non-voting) | Tara Bahl | – | – | – |
| Chair, Acad Tech Cmt (non-voting) | TBD | – | – | – |
| Chair, Student Serv Cmt (non-voting) | TBD | – | – | – |
COUNCIL ALTERNATES - Fall 2023
| Governance Structure | Member | Year Elected | Term (if elected) | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Tracy Daraviras | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Valdon Battice | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Unfilled | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Unfilled | Spring 2022 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Unfilled | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Luis Zambrano | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Student Support Staff | Shornalyn Baptiste | Fall 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Student Support Staff | Jesse Rodriguez | Fall 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Administrative Staff | Allyson Bregman | Fall 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Administrative Staff | Patricia Jean | Fall 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Student | Gianna Fernandez | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student | Unfilled | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| President Appointee | Nyssa Hasan | Fall 2023 | – | – |
| Provost Appointee | Ayechia Perez-Cruz | Fall 2022 | – | – |
| Administration Appointee | Angie Sadhu | Fall 2022 | – | – |
FL = Fellowship Leave
FLR = Fellowship Leave Replacement
Meetings
AY 2021-2022
| Meeting Date | Items Due to the Secretary | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2021 | Week of September 13th | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 4, 2021 | Week of October 11th | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 2, 2021 | Week of November 8th | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 6, 2022 | Week of January 3rd | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 3, 2022 | Week of February 7th | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 7, 2022 | Week of March 14th | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 5, 2022 | Week of April 4th | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 2, 2022 | Week of May 9th | Agenda | Minutes |
Agenda items may be sent to: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu
All documents are available upon request: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu
AY 2020-2021
All documents are available upon request: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu.
AY 2019-2020
All documents are available upon request: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu.
AY 2018-2019
Resolutions & Reports
AY 2021-2022
- Program of Study Revision – Public Health Track – 6/2/22
- New Course Proposal – PUBH 254 Research Methods and Ethics in Public Health Seminar- 6/2/22
- Course Revision Proposal – HSVC 113 – Methods of Intervention – 5/5/22
- Program of Study Revision – Liberal Arts SEdSS – 4/7/22
- New Course Proposal – HIST 111 – The United States from the Colonial Era to the Civil War – 4/7/22
- New Course Proposal – HIST 127 – The United States from the Civil War to Present – 4/7/22
- New Course Proposal – HIST 225 – Latin American History- 19th and 20th Centuries – 4/7/22
- New Course Proposal – EDU 222 – Social Foundations of Education – 4/7/22
- New Course Proposal – EDU 226 – Adolescent Development – 4/7/22
- New Course Proposal – EDU 224 – Literacy in the Content Areas – 4/7/22
- New Program Proposal – Honors – 4/7/22
- Program of Study Revision – Business Administration – 3/3/22
- New Course Proposal – BUS 208 – Marketing Management – 3/3/22
- New Course Proposal – BUS 210 – Introduction to International Business Management – 3/3/22
- New Course Proposal – ECON 206 – International Political Economy – 3/3/22
- New Course Proposal – Proposal- ECON 205 – International Trade and Finance – 3/3/22
- Program of Study Revision – Information Technology – 3/3/22
- New Course Proposal – INFT 256 – Cyber Security Capstone – 3/3/22
- New Course Proposal – INFT 239 – Introduction to Computer Forensics – 3/3/22
- New Course Proposal – INFT 236 – Penetration Testing – 3/3/22
- New Program of Study – Cybersecurity Certificate Program – 3/3/22
- Course Revision Proposal – INFT 202 – Database Management and Design – 3/3/22
- Course Revision Proposal – INFT 215 – Operating Systems 1 – 3/3/22
- Course Revision Proposal – INFT 217 – Computer Networking 1 – 3/3/22
- Program of Study Revision – Liberal Arts – 1/6/22
- New Course Proposal – ART 101 – Intro to Studio Art – 1/6/22
- New Course Proposal – ART 120 – Perspectives in Photography – 1/6/22
- IT Cyber Security Track – 1/6/22
- Policy Proposal – Articulation Agreement – 11/4/21
- Program of Study Revision – Liberal Arts and Sciences – 11/4/21
- Program of Study Revision – IT Program – 10/07/21
- Course Change Proposal – INFT 213 – 10/07/21
- Change of Program Proposal – Networking – 10/07/21
- New Course Proposal – INFT 215 – 10/07/21
- New Course Proposal – INFT 216 – 10/07/21
- New Course Proposal – INFT 226 – 10/07/21
- Course Revision Proposal – INFT 201 to INFT 217 – 10/07/21
- New Course Proposal – INFT 227 – 10/07/21
- New Course Proposal – INFT 225 – 10/07/21
- New Course Proposal – INFT 254 – 10/07/21
All documents are available upon request: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu.
AY 2020-2021
- Curriculum Change Proposal: Withdrawal of NC or F policy revision – 04/29/2021
- Curriculum Change Proposal: Repeat Course Policy revision – 04/29/2021
- Curriculum Change Proposal: Revision of CLO’s for LASC 254 – 04/29/2021
- Curriculum Change Proposal: Withdrawal LASC 102 – 04/29/2021
- Curriculum Change Proposal: Withdrawal LASC 101 – 04/29/2021
- Curriculum Change Proposal: Independent Study Courses Policy Revision – 04/29/2021
- Curriculum Policy Proposal: Revised Grade of INC Policy – 04/29/2021
- Program of Study Revision: Human Services Articulation Agreement with College of Staten Island – 04/08/2021
- Revised Honors Policy – 04/08/2021
- Transfer of Credit Policy Revision – 04/08/2021
- Revised ePermit Policy Proposal – 04/08/2021
- New Course Proposal: BUSI 204: Quantitative Methods for Managerial Decisions – 03/04/2021
- Program of Study Revision: LAS-Math and Science Track – 03/04/2021
- New Course Proposal: AMST 103 – Introduction to Social Justice – 01/19/2021
- New Course Proposal: AMST 203 – Civic Engagement in a Global Society- 01/19/2021
- Course Revision Proposal: LASC 200 to Art 200 – Arts in New York City – 01/19/2021
- Course Revision Proposal: SOSC 113 to SOSC 213 – Ethnographies of Work II – 01/19/2021
- Course Revision Proposal: ENGL 103 – Composition I – 01/19/2021
- Course Revision Proposal: ENGL 203 – Composition II – 01/19/2021
- New Course Proposal: BUSI 243 – Business Administration Internship – 01/19/2021
- Program of Study Revision: Urban Studies – 01/19/2021
- Course Revision Proposal: Biology 211 — General Biology I — 12/10/2020
- Course Revision Proposal: Biology 221 — General Biology II — 12/10/2020
- Course Revision Proposal: Biology 231 — Microbiology — 12/10/2020
- Course Revision Proposal: Human Services 201 — Fieldwork & Integrative Seminar I — 12/10/2020
- Course Revision Proposal: Human Services 203 — Fieldwork & Integrative Seminar II — 12/10/2020
- Course Revision Proposal: Human Services – Added Electives — 12/10/2020
- Course Revision Proposal: Human Services – Change of Program Requirements — 12/10/2020
- Endorsement of the Adoption & Use of CR/NC grades for Fall 2020 Courses — 12/10/2020
- Endorsement of Proposed 2020-2021 CUNY PMP Goals and Targets – 11/05/2020
- Human Services Program of Study Articulation Agreement with John Jay College of Criminal Justice — 10/01/2020
- Ratification of the new Guttman Learning Outcomes (GLOs) — 10/01/2020
All documents are available upon request: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu.
AY 2019-2020
- Graduation Residency Credit Requirement Policy Revision– 6/4/2020
- Capstone Prerequisite Credit Requirement Policy Revision– 6/4/2020
- Human Services Program Learning Outcomes Revision–6/4/2020
- Business Administration Curriculum Revision: Added Math 120.5– 4/2/2020
- Information Technology Curriculum Revision: Added Math 120.5 — 4/2/2020
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum Revision: Added Math 120.5 — 4/2/2020
- Urban Studies Curriculum Revision: Added Math 120.5 — 4/2/2020
- ECON 201: Macroeconomics Course Revision — 3/5/2020
- ECON 203: Microeconomics Course Revision — 3/5/2020
- ECON 204: Contemporary Economic Issues Course Revision — 3/5/2020
- BUSI 102: Introduction to Business Course Revision — 3/5/2020
- BUSI 201: Business Law and Ethics Course Revision — 3/5/2020
- Math 120: College Algebra and Trigonometry Course Revision — 3/5/2020
- Math 120.5: College Algebra and Trigonometry with LAB New Course Proposal — 3/5/2020
- College Council Bylaw Amendment Article 4: The Business of the Council and Its Standing Committees — 3/5/2020
- Governance Survey Results: AY 2018-2019 — 3/5/2020
- Endorsement of the Senate Resolution to Reinstate the Global Guttman — 1/24/2020
- Biology 122 Clerical Correction — 1/24/2020
- Governance Plan Amendments — 1/24/2020
- Composition I (ENGL 103) Policy Revision — 1/24/2020
- LaBBS II Curriculum Revision — 11/7/2019
- LaBSS I Curriculum Revision — 11/7/2019
- CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies Articulation Agreement — 11/7/2019
- Revised Urban Studies Program Philosophy and Learning Outcomes — 11/7/2019
- Curriculum Revision: LASC Science and Math Track Proposed Learning Outcomes — 10/3/2019
- Course Revision: BIOL 231- Microbiology–Designate course as “Capstone” and “Writing Intensive” — 10/3/2019
- Course Revision: BIOL 211-General Biology–Change course title from General Biology to General Biology I — 10/3/2019
- Course Revision: BIOL 221-Biology II–Change in course title from Biology II to General Biology II — 10/3/2019
All documents are available upon request: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu.
AY 2018-2019
- Course Revision: Math 201: Pre-Calculus – the addition of a minimum grade of C in Math 120 — 5/30/2019
- Course Revision: Math 103 – Statistics- Change in Course Hours — 4/30/2019
- New Course: ENGL 103A – Composition IA — 4/30/2019
- Course Revision: LASC 101 – City Seminar I – Change in Course Hours — 4/30/2019
- Program Revision: LAS Social Sciences and Humanities — 4/30/2019
- College Council Bylaws Amendments — 4/30/2019
- Course Revision: UBST 201 to ANTH 201 — 3/26/2019
- New Course Proposal: Introduction to Media Studies – COMM 102 — 3/26/2019
- New Course Proposal: Child Psychology – PSYC 220 — 3/26/2019
- New Course Proposal: Social Psychology – PSYC 210 — 3/26/2019
- Course Revision: Introduction to Psychology – PSYC 101 — 3/26/2019
- Business Administration Curriculum Revision — 3/26/2019
- Course Revision: Composition I – ENGL 103 — 3/26/2019
- Endorsement of the Urban Studies Program Articulation Agreement with Queens College — 3/26/2019
- Protocol for Council and Standing Committee Elections — 3/26/2019
- Endorsement of the Urban Studies Program Articulation Agreement with John Jay College of Criminal Justice — 1/23/2019
- Endorsement of the Comprehensive Transfer Articulation Agreement with Lehman College — 1/23/2019
- Grading Policy Proposal — 11/27/2018
- Broad Integrative Knowledge GLO Report — 11/27/2018
- Modified Policy on Academic Probation — 10/23/2018
All documents are available upon request: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu.
Spring 2018
- Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Guidelines and Documents – 6/13/2018
- Policy Proposal: Contents and Adoption of Course Information Documents – 6/13/2018
- Articulation Agreements with Brooklyn College for LASC Science Concentration in Biology and Chemistry – 6/13/ 2018
- Endorsement of the Strategic Plan Goals, Sub Goals, and Actions dated May 4, 2018 – 5/22/2018
- Endorsement of the Institutional Planning, Budget, and Assessment Timeline dated May 14, 2018 – 5/22/2018
- By-laws Submission Timeline – 5/22/2018
- Retake Working Group Final Report dated May 1, 2018 – 5/22/2018
- Change of Course Code for Environmental Ethics from LASC 201 to PHIL 201 – 4/17/2018
- Correction of Errata for LASC Social Science & Humanities Concentration, ANTH 227: Sexuality and Gender – 4/17/2018
- Course Withdrawals from Health Information Technology Program of Study – 4/17/2018
- Course Withdrawals from Energy Services Management Program of Study – 4/17/2018
- Course Withdrawals from Environmental Sciences Program of Study – 4/17/ 2018
- Course Revision for BIOL 221: General Biology II Pre-requisite – 4/17/2018
- Course Revision for BIOL 231: Microbiology Pre-requisite – 4/17/2018
- Course Revision for BIOL 251: Genetics Pre-requisite – 4/17/2018
- Course Revision for CHEM 221: General Chemistry II Pre-requisite and Co-requisite – 4/17/2018
- New Course Proposal – CHEM 120: Introduction to Biological Chemistry – 4/17/2018
- New Course Proposal – SCI 215: Science & Society – 4/17/2018
- Curriculum Revision for LAS: Liberal Arts and Sciences – Science Concentration – 4/17/2018
- New Course Proposal – ANTH 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology – 4/17/2018
- Math 103A: Statistics A—Proposal to Change Hours from 5 to 4.5. – 3/29/2018
- Math 103B: Statistics B—Proposal to Change Hours from 5 to 4.5 – 3/29/2018
- HSVC 113: Methods of Intervention—Change In Co-requisites – 3/29/2018
- HSVC 201: Fieldwork and Integrative Seminar I—Change in Co-requisites – 3/29/2018
- LASC 254: Liberal Arts & Sciences Capstone—Change In Pre-requisites – 3/29/2018
All documents are available upon request: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu.
Standing Committees
There are seven standing committees of the Council: the Executive Committee, the Legislative Committee, the Curriculum Committee, the Academic Assessment and Learning Committee, the Academic Technology Committee, the Student Services Committee, and the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee.
Executive Committee
The Council Executive Committee
- Prepares and distributes the annual schedule of Council meetings;
- Prepares and distributes the agenda to the entire College community at least one week before each meeting;
- Invites key persons to participate in Council meetings;
- Reviews and coordinates the activities of all standing and ad hoc committees of the Council;
- Calls the Council into special session, with proper notice;
- Conducts such business as may be necessary in an emergency when the Council is not in session or lacks a quorum;
- Exercises any further powers and duties that may be conferred on it by the Council.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Fall 2023
Membership = 7 Quorum = 4
| Governance Structure | Member | Year Elected | Term (if elected) | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Larry Johnson, Chair | – | – | – |
| Council Vice-Chair | Daniel Collins | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Council Secretary | TBD | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Senate Chair | Anya Spector | – | – | – |
| Council Member | Marcia Edwards | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Council Member | Thomas Philipose | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Council Member | Rebecca Walker | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee
- Facilitates nomination and election procedures for the Council;
- Nominates, appoints, or facilitates the election of members to ad hoc or special committees, as created by the Council;
- Informs the Council of vacancies in Council and its Standing Committees and fills those vacancies through appointment or special election;
- Receives and hears grievances relating to elections and makes appropriate recommendations to the Executive Committee;
- Assesses the governance plan on a biennial basis and make recommendations to the Council;
- Reviews and proposes amendments to the bylaws of the Council and standing committees in consultation with the committees;
- Reviews and evaluates how changes to the CUNY Bylaws or PSC-CUNY Collective Bargaining Agreement may impact the bylaws of the College Council or its standing committees and recommends changes as needed;
- Acts as custodian of all minutes, agenda and election results from the College Council and all standing committees.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Fall 2023
Membership = 8 Quorum = 5
| Governance Structure | Member | Year Elected | Term (if elected) | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Vice-Chair | Daniel Collins | – | – | – |
| Council Secretary | TBD | – | – | – |
| Faculty | Thomas Philipose | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty | Derek Tesser, Chair | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty | Elizabeth Nicoletti | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty | James Mellis | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Non-Teaching Rep | Bibi Rozario | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Student Rep | Jahsiah Montrevil | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee reviews, evaluates and recommends programs of study, FYE concentrations, and course proposals and performs other functions as the Council may assign.
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Fall 2023
Membership = 12 Quorum = 7
| Governance Structure | Member | Year Elected | Term (if elected) | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Tara Bahl | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – Humanities & Social Sciences | Ria Banerjee | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Dara Pir | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – BUS-HSVC-IT | Anya Spector | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Shadi Ghaderi, Chair | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – Science & Math | Marla Sole | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty – Full-Time | Meghan Gilbert | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty – Library | Alexandra Hamlett | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Student Support Staff | Keshia Daniel | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student Support Staff | Victoria Romero | Spring 2023 | 2-Year | May 31, 2025 |
| Student Support Staff | Bibi Rozario | Spring 2020 | 3-Year | May 31, 2026 |
| Student | Jahsiah Montrevil (SGA VP) | Spring 2023 | 1- Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
Without Vote:
Registrar or designee: Marisol Cortes
Chief Enrollment Officer or designee: Daniel Ambrose
OAA Curricular Matters: Daniel Collins
FL = Fellowship Leave
FLR = Fellowship Leave Replacement
Academic Assessment & Learning Committee
The Academic Assessment & Learning Committee
- Recommends procedures for institutional student learning outcomes assessment, including student achievement of competencies and program quality;
- Evaluates assessment results and reports out institutional performance;
- Identifies and recommends professional development venues for faculty and staff, including distributing teaching and professional development resources and identifying grant and funding opportunities;
- Works with the Center for College Effectiveness to provide support for student learning outcomes.
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT & LEARNING COMMITTEE
Fall 2023
Membership = 9 Quorum = 5
| Governance Structure | Member | Year Elected | Term (if elected) | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAA Admin Assess | Sasha Ortiz-Fralick | – | – | – |
| Faculty | Tara Bahl | Spring 2021 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty | Valdon Battice | Spring 2022 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty | Forest Fisher | Spring 2022 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty | Nick Fortier | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty | Nicole Kras | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty | Elizabeth Nicoletti | Spring 2021 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student Support Staff | Brandon Frazier | Fall 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Student Support Staff | Jan Krovatin | Fall 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
Academic Technology Committee
The Academic Technology Committee
- Uses evidence-based data and best practices research to recommend strategies to integrate use of technology into the curriculum;
- Develops guidelines and best practices on the use of supported classroom technology;
- Advises and assists faculty and staff on using technology to expand and improve student learning.
ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Fall 2023
Membership = 9 Quorum = 5
| Governance Structure | Member | Year Elected | Term (if elected) | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAA Admin Acad Tech | Christopher Roth | – | – | – |
| CIO | John Stroud | – | – | – |
| Chief Librarian or Designee | Alexandra Hamlett | – | – | – |
| Faculty | Dalvin Hill | Spring 2021 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty | Dara Pir | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Faculty | Elizabeth Nicoletti | Spring 2022 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Student Support Staff | Bibi Rozario | Spring 2023 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Student Support Staff | Shomari Townsend | Fall 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student | TBD | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
Student Services Committee
The Student Services Committee
- Reviews and recommends policies and procedures pertaining to student life and welfare, campus-wide cultural and educational events, professional opportunities and student engagement matters;
- Further develops and advises student support services to promote student success academically, personally and professionally.
STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Fall 2023
Membership = 9 Quorum = 5
| Governance Structure | Member | Year Elected | Term (if elected) | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Student Affairs Officer | Daniel Ambrose | – | – | – |
| SGA Rep. | TBD | Fall 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| SGA Board Rep. | TBD | Fall 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student Support Staff | Danny Cordova | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Student Support Staff | Keshia Daniel | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Administrative Staff | Vanessa Leung | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Administrative Staff | Patricia Jean | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty | Marcia Edwards | Spring 2022 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| Faculty | Thomas Philipose | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
Strategic Planning and Budget Committee
The Strategic Planning and Budget Committee
- Reviews the strategic and financial plans for the College to ensure alignment among planning budget and assessment;
- Recommends strategic plan priorities to the Council;
- Reviews and analyzes the College’s budget, aided by budget presentations from the Office of the Vice President of Administration and Finance to ensure continued support of strategic priorities.
Strategic Planning and Budget Committee Bylaws
SP&BC Meeting Agendas and Notes
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2018 | Agenda | Notes |
| May 4, 2018 | Agenda | Notes |
| October 9, 2018 | Agenda | Notes |
| January 10, 2019 | Agenda | Notes |
| March 12, 2019 | Agenda | Notes |
| June 6, 2019 | Agenda | Notes |
| September 19, 2019 | Agenda | Notes |
| December 12, 2019 | Agenda | Notes |
| March 31, 2020 | Agenda | Notes |
| June 10, 2020 | Agenda | Notes |
| October 15, 2020 | Agenda | Notes |
| February 18, 2021 | Agenda | Notes |
| June 2, 2021 | Agenda | Notes |
| September 10, 2021 | Agenda | Notes |
| May 13, 2022 | Agenda | Notes |
| October 20, 20222 | Agenda | Notes |
| November 3, 2022 | Agenda | Notes |
| June 1, 2023 | Agenda |
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUDGET COMMITTEE
Fall 2023
Membership = 13 Quorum = 7
| Governance Structure | Member | Year Elected | Term (if elected) | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP Fin & Admin, Chair | Mary Coleman | – | – | – |
| VP OAA & Provost | Nicola Blake | – | – | – |
| Assistant Dean of Institutional | ||||
| Effectiveness & Strategic Planning | Elisa Hertz | – | – | – |
| Faculty | Marcia Edwards | Spring 2021 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Faculty | Dalvin Hill | Spring 2022 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2025 |
| HEO Staff | Victoria Romero | Spring 2022 | 2-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| Classified Staff | Robert Klein | Spring 2023 | 3-Year Term | May 31, 2026 |
| Student Representative | TBD | Spring 2023 | 1-Year Term | May 31, 2024 |
| VP F&A Appointee | Elie Yoesoep | – | – | – |
| VP F&A Appointee | Mickey Matos | Spring 2022 | – | – |
| VP OAA Appointee | Karla Fuller | – | – | – |
| VP OAA Appointee | Ayechia Perez-Cruz | – | – | – |
| VP EM&SA Appointee | Danny Cordova | – | – | – |
Agendas and meeting notes of the Standing Committees are available upon request: Council.Secretary@guttman.cuny.edu.
Faculty and staff can find information and resources for proposing an item for governance on the Academic Affairs G-Net.