College Council
College Council members are appointed by the governor. They advise the college's senior administration and provide valuable assistance for problem-solving and for identifying sources of expertise beyond the campus community. They also advocate for the college in a variety of ways. The ACT Handbook outlines the obligations of an appointed Council member.
College Council meets twice in the fall semester, and twice in the spring semester. According to an executive order, these meetings are recorded.
If you require accommodations for equal access to this event, please contact the Office of Accessibility Services via email at access@geneseo.edu, or call 585-245-5112 at least one week prior to this event.
College Council Members
Mr. Robert D. Wayland-Smith, Chair
Rev. Dr. Iris Banister
Ms. Melisza Campos
Ms. Jill (Yonkers) Emmons, Esq.
Dr. A. Gidget Hopf
Dr. Judith Hunter
Ms. Holly Salatel
Mr. Christian Valentino, Esq.
Ryan Frangipani, Student Association President
Spring 2024 Meetings
The College Council will meet on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (virtually) and Friday, April 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m (virtually). Each meeting is open to all, and will be streamed live on the web (below). Check back on this page for the live stream.
Agendas
- College Council Meeting Agenda: April 12, 2024
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College Council Agenda
Virtual Via Zoom · April 12, 2024 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 Call to Order
Remembering Iris Banister
1:05 Approval of Minutes
1:06 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
Supporting Student Mental Health at Geneseo
Michael Taberski, VP for Student & Campus Life
Karen Mach, Executive Director of Health and Counseling
Jaime Castillo, Director of Counseling
Rachel Radovich-Chu, Clinical Case Management & Campus CARE Coordinator
2:10 Student Association (SA) Report
Ryan Frangipani ’25
2:20 College Senate Report
Robert Doggett
2:30 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith
By 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: February 2, 2024
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College Council Agenda
Virtual Via Zoom · February 02, 2024 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of December 01, 2023
1:05 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
Opportunities Rising – Geneseo For Generations
Ellen Leverich ’90, VP for College Advancement
Keith Walters ’11, Director of College Advancement Communications
Scott Giorgis, Professor and Chair of Geological Sciences
Paul Peterman ’80, Geneseo Foundation Board of Directors Member
Ronna Gillam, Director of Campus Relations
Tracy Young Gagnier ’93, Senior Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
Jillian DiSalvo ’24, UAA Co-President
Matthew McGowan ’26, UAA Co-Vice President
2:10 Student Association (SA) Report
Ryan Frangipani ’25
2:20 College Senate Report
Robert Doggett
2:30 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith
By 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: December 1, 2023
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College Council Agenda
Virtual Via Zoom · December 01, 2023 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of October 06, 2023
1:05 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
Campus Safety: Geneseo
Mike Taberski, VP for Student and Campus Life
Scott Ewanow ‘06, University Police Chief
Rick Myers, University Police Assistant Chief
Erik Petersen, University Police Inspector
Madison Geddes ’24, Geneseo First Response
Gannon Kelly ’26, Geneseo First Response
2:10 Student Association (SA) Report
Ryan Frangipani ’25
2:20 College Senate Report
Robert Doggett
2:30 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith
By 4:00 Adjournment
- College Council Meeting Agenda: October 6, 2023
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College Council Agenda
Doty Hall Tower Room · October 06, 2023 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.1:00 Call to Order
Approval of the minutes of May 05, 2023
1:05 Student Association (SA) Report
Ryan Frangipani ’251:15 Cabinet, Faculty/Staff and Student Presentations
Campus Master Planning and Highlighted Projects
Julie Buehler ‘89, VP for Finance and Administration
David Norton, Director of Planning and Construction
Daniel Ross ’09, Head of Access Services, Milne Library
Clifton Harcum, Director of Multicultural Affairs
Iliana Papadopoulos ’25
Renee Spencer ’262:15 College Senate Report
Robert Doggett2:25 President’s Report
Denise Battles3:10 Chair’s Report
Robert Wayland-Smith3:40 New Business
By 4:00 Adjournment
Minutes
- College Council Meeting Minutes: October 6, 2023
- College Council Meeting Minutes: May 5, 2023
- College Council Meeting Minutes: February 10, 2023
- College Council Meeting Minutes: December 9, 2022
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