TO: /
The Honorable the Members of the Board of Regents
FROM: / Anthony LofrumentoSUBJECT: / Summary of the November 2009 Meeting
DATE: / November 24, 2009
STRATEGIC GOAL: / Goal #4
AUTHORIZATION(S):
Executive Summary
Issue for Decision
Review of the Summary of the November 2009 Meeting of the Board of Regents.
Proposed Handling
Approval of the Summary of the November 2009 meeting.
Procedural History
This document summarizes the actions of the Board of Regents during the monthly meeting and is brought before the Board the following month for approval.
Recommendation
Approval of the Summary of the November 2009 meeting.
Timetable for Implementation
Effective December 15, 2009.
VOTED, that the Summary of the November 2009 Meeting of the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York be approved.
SUMMARY OF THE NOVEMBER MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Held at the State Education Building
Albany, New York
November 16 and 17, 2009
Anthony Lofrumento, Secretary
Board of Regents
THE BOARD OF REGENTS
The Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York held public sessions on Monday, November 16 at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday, November 17 at 10:15 a.m. pursuant to a call to duty sent to each Regent.
MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, Monday, November 16, 9:00 a.m.
Board Members in Attendance:
Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor
Milton L. Cofield, Vice Chancellor
Robert M. Bennett, Chancellor Emeritus
James C. Dawson
Anthony S. Bottar
Geraldine D. Chapey
Harry Phillips, 3rd
Joseph E. Bowman, Jr.
James R. Tallon, Jr.
Roger Tilles
Charles R. Bendit
Betty A. Rosa
Lester W. Young, Jr.
Christine D. Cea
Wade S. Norwood
Also present were the Commissioner of Education, David M. Steiner, Senior Deputy Commissioner P-12, John King, Acting Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Erin O’Grady-Parent, and the Secretary, Board of Regents, Anthony Lofrumento. Regents Saul B. Cohen and Karen Brooks Hopkins were absent and excused.
Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
ACTION ITEMS
Executive Session Motion
MOVED, that the Board of Regents convene in Executive Session on Tuesday, November 17 at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter and a competitive grant proposal.
Motion by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Seconded by: Regent Roger Tilles
Action: Motion carried unanimously
State Education Department October 2009 Fiscal Report
BR (A) 3
MOVED, that the Board of Regents accept the October 2009 State Education Department Fiscal Reports as presented.
Motion by: Regent James R. Tallon, Jr.
Seconded by: Chancellor Emeritus Robert M. Bennett
Action: Motion carried unanimously
INFORMATION ITEMS
Commissioner’s Report to the Board
Oral
Commissioner Steiner provided an overview and highlights of discussions and actions anticipated at the November meeting including: Teacher Preparation; Improving Graduation Rates; Virtual High School Initiatives; CCSSO update; Race to the Top; and State Aid.
Race to the Top
Regent Young
Regent Young provided an update on Race to the Top activities including among other things that USDOE released final RTTT RFP and that the application submission date is 1/19/10.
Full Board adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, Tuesday, November 17, 10:15 a.m.
Board Members in Attendance:
Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor
Milton L. Cofield, Vice Chancellor
Robert M. Bennett, Chancellor Emeritus
James C. Dawson
Geraldine D. Chapey
Harry Phillips, 3rd
Joseph E. Bowman, Jr.
James R. Tallon, Jr.
Roger Tilles
Karen Brooks Hopkins
Betty A. Rosa
Lester W. Young, Jr.
Christine D. Cea
Wade S. Norwood
Also present were the Commissioner of Education, David M. Steiner, Senior Deputy Commissioner P-12, John King, Acting Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Erin O’Grady-Parent, and the Secretary, Board of Regents, Anthony Lofrumento. Regents Saul B. Cohen, Anthony S. Bottar and Charles R. Bendit were absent and excused.
Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
ACTION ITEMS
Charter Applications for November 2009
BR (A) 1
MOVED, that the Regents approve each application in accordance with the recommendations contained in the respective summaries with the exception of Trocaire College which was withdrawn and will be resubmitted for consideration at a later date.
Motion by: Chancellor Emeritus Robert M. Bennett
Seconded by: Regent James C. Dawson
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Summary of the October 2009 Meeting
BR (A) 2
MOVED, that the Summary of the October 2009 Meeting of the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York be approved.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Chancellor Emeritus Robert M. Bennett
Action: Motion carried unanimously
2010-2011 Budget Request
BR (A) 4
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the 2010-2011 Regents Budget Priorities.
Motion by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Seconded by: Chancellor Emeritus Robert M. Bennett
Action: Motion carried unanimously
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Status Report on Draft “Common Core College and Career Readiness Standards for Mathematics and Standards for Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening
BR (D) 1
Senior Deputy Commissioner King provided information on the CCSSO meeting where this was presented including the development of assessments.
Regents 2010-11 Conceptual Proposal on State Aid to School Districts
BR (D) 2
Regent Tallon gave an overview of the State Aid proposal and provided an opportunity for discussion and questions.
PROGRAM AREA CONSENT ITEMS
Proposed Amendment of Sections 100.2(p), 120.2, 120.3 and 120.4 of the Regulations of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Relating to Differentiated Accountability
BR (CA) 1
MOVED, that the Board of Regents take the following action:
That clause (a) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (p) of section 100.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, subparagraph (vii) of paragraph (5), subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (9), and paragraphs (10) and (11), be amended; that paragraph (6) of subdivision (p) of section 100.2 be repealed and a new paragraph (6) be added; and that subdivisions (g), (h) and (i) of section 120.2, subdivisions (a) and (g) of section 120.3, and subdivisions (b) and (f) of section 120.4 be amended, as submitted, effective December 10, 2009; and it is further
That clause (a) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (p) of section 100.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, subparagraph (vii) of paragraph (5), subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (9), and paragraphs (10) and (11), be amended; that paragraph (6) of subdivision (p) of section 100.2 be repealed and a new paragraph (6) be added; and that subdivisions (g), (h) and (i) of section 120.2, subdivisions (a) and (g) of section 120.3, and subdivisions (b) and (f) of section 120.4 be amended, as submitted, effective November 28, 2009, as an emergency action upon a finding by the Board of Regents that such action is necessary for the preservation of the general welfare to ensure that the emergency rule adopted at the September 2009 Regents meeting remains continuously in effect until the effective date of its adoption as a permanent rule, and thereby avoid disruption to the administration of the Differentiated Accountability Pilot Program for the 2009-2010 school year.
Master Plan Amendment: DeVry College of New York to Move its Campus from Queens to Manhattan and to Open an Extension Center in Queens
BR (CA) 2
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the amendment to the master plan of DeVry College of New York authorizing the College to move its campus from Long Island City, Queens to Manhattan and to open an extension center in Queens. The amendment will be effective until November 30, 2010, unless the College implements the move prior to that date, in which case master plan amendment shall be without term.
Master Plan Amendment: Plaza College to Award the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree in Patient Information Management
BR (CA) 3
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the amendment to the master plan of Plaza College authorizing the College to offer a program in Patient Information Management leading to a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree. This amendment will be effective until November 30, 2010, unless the Department registers the program prior to that date, in which case master plan amendment shall be without term.
Extension of Regents Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs at Keuka College, Roberts Wesleyan College, St. Francis College, and Yeshiva University
BR (CA) 4
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the period of accreditation for Keuka College, Roberts Wesleyan College, St. Francis College, and Yeshiva University be extended to June 30, 2010, with the condition that the required site visits are conducted before the accreditation extension expires in order to determine the institutions’ eligibility for continuing their RATE accreditation.
Master Plan Amendment: Long Island Business Institute (LIBI) to Offer an Associate in Occupational Studies in Homeland Security and Security Management and a Certificate Program in Public/Private Security Management or Homeland Security Management
BR (CA) 5
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the amendment to the master plan authorizing LIBI to offer an Associate in Occupational Studies degree program in Homeland Security and Security Management and a Certificate program in Public/Private Security Management or Homeland Security Management. This amendment will be effective until November 30, 2010, unless the Department registers the program prior to that date, in which case master plan amendment shall be without term.
Report of the Committee on the Professions Regarding Licensing Petitions
BR (CA) 6
MOVED, that the Regents approve the recommendations of the Committee on the Professions regarding licensing petitions.
Appointments and Reappointments of Members to the State Boards for the Professions and Reappointments of an Extended Members to the State Boards for the Professions for Service on Licensure Disciplinary and/or Licensure Restoration and Moral Character Panels
BR (CA) 7
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the appointments and reappointments of members to the State boards for the professions.
Designation of Physician Shortage Areas
BR (CA) 8
MOVED, that the Regents approve the changes in the lists of designated physician shortage areas described in Attachment 1 with an effective date of January 1, 2010.
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the consent agenda.
Motion by: Chancellor Emeritus Robert M. Bennett
Seconded by: Regent Lester W. Young, Jr.
Action: Motion carried unanimously
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
MOVED, that the reports from the Regents Standing Committees be approved as submitted.
Motion by: Chancellor Emeritus Robert M. Bennett
Seconded by: Regent Joseph E. Bowman, Jr.
Action: Motion carried unanimously
INFORMATION ITEM
Commissioner’s Look Ahead at the November Meeting
Oral
Commissioner Steiner: The Commissioner reported that the December meeting will include: Full Board: Approval of Regents State Aid Proposal for 2010-2011, final draft on Technology Plan, and Race to the Top; Higher Education: Principal preparation, and additional teacher quality initiatives; EMSC: Report of the Standards Review Committee, update on P-20 data system, continued discussion on graduation rates – goals and targets, Title I school improvement and process for school closures, and Charter School decisions; Cultural Education: Progress report on Managing Electronic Records in New York State, and the role of Cultural institutions as prospective turnaround/replacement partners; VESID: Adopt proposed amendments to Section 100.5 to extend the existing Regents Competency Test Safety Net to all eligible students with disabilities entering grade 9 prior to the 2011-12 school year, and annual update of VESID’s Designing our Future; Professions: Emergency amendments to the Commissioner’s regulations and Regents rules to implement the new law relating to the practice of public accountancy in New York were adopted in June, renewed in September, and revised in October. At the December PPC meeting, any revisions made to the existing emergency regulations will be presented for approval. If no changes are made, they will be presented for adoption on a permanent basis.
Full Board adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
REGENTS COMMITTEE ON CULTURAL EDUCATION
Regent James C. Dawson, Chair of the Cultural Education Committee, submitted the following written report.
Your Committee on Cultural Education (CE) had its scheduled meeting on November 17, 2009.
In attendance were: Regents Dawson, Brooks Hopkins, Phillips and Tilles. In addition to CE Committee Members, Board Members in attendance included Regents Cea and Norwood.
Absent: Regent Bowman
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Chairs’ Remarks: Regent Dawson greeted everyone and opened the meeting. Regent Dawson briefly spoke of his visit to the NYS Museum’s archeology site located at Crowne Point and that work is progressing. Regent Dawson also provided an update on a meeting between SED staff, DOB staff and a member from the Governor’s Office regarding the Cultural Education Fund and the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF).
Deputy’s Report: Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Cannell greeted everyone as well.
(Deputy’s Monthly Report for November was shared electronically with the Board of Regents prior to the meeting. In addition, two off-line reports were transmitted electronically to the Board:
New York State Historical Records report on the strategic plan and priorities of the Advisory Board; and Public Television's Impact on Teaching & Learning - July 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009)
CE(D) 1 – Partnership for New York’s Cultural Heritage: Results of the Statewide Preservation Survey and Next Steps
Barbara Lilley, Library Development Specialist II/Conservation and Preservation Program Officer and Maria Holden, Chief of Archival Services jointly presented on this Item providing background information including what the Partnership for New York’s Cultural Heritage is, the importance, its purpose, development and distribution, and the results of the survey. New York State was among approximately 40 other states to receive the IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) Connecting to Collections Planning grant.
New York’s cultural heritage is composed of many diverse collecting institutions that, under charter by the University of the State of New York, steward collections for human history, scientific and geological resources.
The presenters emphasized the Office of Cultural Education’s (OCE) commitment to preservation; talked about various services and funding that OCE provides to NYS’s cultural institutions, and OCE’s partnerships with organizations that serve the cultural heritage community.