BOT Resolutions

All past Board of Trustees resolutions are accessible to the public. Materials from the current year are available below and copies of past materials are available by request. Please email Eileen Hughes at [email protected] or Dr. Irene R. Delgado at [email protected] to request past board materials. Thank you.

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 1/29/24 E.Hughes

Date: January 29, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approving the Appointment of Dr. Tinny Cheung, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA)

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Rand, second by Trustee Valentine, and

WHEREAS, By Resolution 23-2023, the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees delegated hiring authority up to the level of Dean and Director to the Rockland Community College President without future Board approval; and

WHEREAS, The College has conducted a full and open search to identify the most qualified individual for the position of Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA); and

WHEREAS, A search committee reviewed resumes, interviewed the most qualified candidates for the position, and recommended finalists to the President; and

WHEREAS, The President has appointed Dr. Tinny Cheung to the position of Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA); therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Dr. Tinny Cheung to the position of Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) at an annual salary of $165,000.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 8 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
January 29, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 1/29/24 E.Hughes

Date: January 29, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo, President
Subject: Approval of Budgetary Savings Measures

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Rand, second by Trustee Valentine, and

WHEREAS, The Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees of Rockland Community College met with the President and the Vice President of Finance and Administration to continue to address the current year (FY 23-24) fiscal position of the College; and

WHEREAS, Budgetary Savings Measures have been presented to the Audit Committee by the President and the Vice President of Finance and Administration which will provide additional fiscal relief for the College; and

WHEREAS, Spending of funds except for grants in the 2024 budget are being placed on hold except for categories such as maintenance, health and safety, contractual commitments, and any other urgent matter; and

WHEREAS, A hiring freeze is being implemented and only essential positions will be reviewed for consideration by the Executive Cabinet and the Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, A travel ban is being implemented with essential travel to be reviewed by the President with the applicant submitting the rationale for travel; and

WHEREAS, Contracts currently under review will be placed on hold, the College will not enter into any new contracts, consulting agreements or stipends at this time; if mission critical, approval will be made by the President and Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of Rockland Community College recognizes this action is necessary to ensure the fiscal stability of the College; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees does hereby accept the Additional Saving Plan as recommended by the President and the Vice President of Finance and Administration. Any deviation from this plan is to be approved by the Board of Trustees.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 8 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
January 29, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 1/29/24 E.Hughes

Date: January 29, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approving the Appointment of Dr. Rachel Mead, Dean of Career and Workforce Innovation

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Rand, second by Trustee Valentine, and

WHEREAS, By Resolution 23-2023, the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees delegated hiring authority up to the level of Dean and Director to the Rockland Community College President without future Board approval; and

WHEREAS, The College has conducted a full and open search to identify the most qualified individual for the position of Dean of Career and Workforce Innovation; and

WHEREAS, A search committee reviewed resumes, interviewed the most qualified candidates for the position, and recommended finalists to the President; and

WHEREAS, The President has appointed Dr. Rachel Mead to the position of Dean of Career and Workforce Innovation; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Dr. Rachel Mead to the position of Dean of Career and Workforce Innovation at an annual salary of $123,000.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 8 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
January 29, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 3/13/23 E.Hughes

Date: January 29, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approving the Appointment of Elena Luddy to the position of Interim Controller

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Rand, second by Trustee Yeger, and

WHEREAS, By Resolution 23-2023, the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees delegated hiring authority up to the level of Dean and Director to the Rockland Community College President without future Board approval; and

WHEREAS, the current controller, William Carroll has resigned effective January 19, 2024 and the position of controller is essential, overseeing the management of the College’s fiscal affairs including general accounting, cash management, audit coordination, assisting in budget preparation and control, grants management; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Victor J. Anaya recommends the appointment of Elena Luddy as Interim Controller; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Elena Luddy to the position of Interim Controller at a salary of $125,000.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 8 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
January 29, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 1/29/24 E.Hughes

Date: January 29, 2024
To: Board of Trustees

From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approving the Appointment of Maritza Ruiz to the position of Interim Director of Fiscal Services

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Rand, second by Trustee Yeger, and

WHEREAS, By Resolution 23-2023, the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees delegated hiring authority up to the level of Dean and Director to the Rockland Community College President without future Board approval; and

WHEREAS, The College has identified a need for a Director of Fiscal Services to serve as a strategic partner in implementing Fiscal controls and oversight to strengthen cash reserves and tighten spending; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Victor J. Anaya recommends the appointment of Maritza Ruiz as Interim Director of Fiscal Services; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Maritza Ruiz to the position of Interim Director of Fiscal Services at a salary of $120,000.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 8 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
January 29, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 2/26/24 E.Hughes

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees

From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval to Amend the Degree Requirement Policy

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Valentine, second by Trustee Yeger, and

WHEREAS, The current Degree Requirement Policy needed updating due to the new RCC General Education Requirements; be it therefore

RESOLVED, To approve this amended policy to read as follows:

Existing Policy

Completion of an Associate Degree Program requires a minimum of 60 credits exclusive of credit equivalent courses, such as ESL, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Completion of a Certificate Program requires a minimum of 30 credits, a program GPA of 2.0, is in good academic standing 9cumulative GPA of 1.5 or above) and adheres to all accreditation standards where appropriate.

For those programs that require students to complete the Exercise and Human Performance course(s) a waiver from this requirement may be requested, for medical reasons, from the Program Director from the Exercise and Human Performance Studies department. Students seeking a medical waiver must present a doctor’s statement indicating why such a waiver is necessary. Student that are granted a waiver for Exercise and Human Performance will still need to complete the require number of degree credits. Students can take no more than three (3) credits of Exercise and Human Performance activity courses towards a degree or certificate requirement.

In an extenuating circumstance, a substitution for a graduation requirement may be requested from the Program Director. Substitutions may be granted for no more than three (3) courses for a maximum of eleven (11) credits. All course substitutions must comply with General Education, SUNY Student Mobility and New York State Department of Education policies. In addition, course substitutions can only be done when the courses are equivalent, for example, a liberal arts course can only be substituted with another liberal arts course.

In addition, students may elect to take a course on a pass/fail basis. The maximum number of pass/fail courses that can be used toward a degree/certificate requirements shall not exceed two (2) classes for a maximum of eight (8) credits. Please refer to the College’s approved Pass/Fail policy for further information.

Courses that are repeated in order to earn a higher grade can only be used one time to fulfill a degree requirement.

All students seeking an Associate degree r Certificate must provide documentation indicating that the graduation applicant has received a high school diploma or its equivalent before the degree/certificate will be conferred.

Proposed Degree Requirement Policy

Completion of an Associate Degree Program requires a minimum of 60 credits exclusive of credit equivalent courses, such as ESL, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Completion of a Certificate Program requires a minimum of 30 credits, a program GPA of 2.0, good academic standing and complying with all accreditation standards where appropriate.

Effective Fall 2024: Students accepted into the College in Fall 2024 or later can take three (3) courses for a maximum of 6 credits of Exercise and Human Performance (EHP) and/or Health and Wellness (HPW) courses toward a degree or certificate requirements.

In an extenuating circumstance, a substitution for a graduation requirement may be requested from the Program Director. Substitutions may be granted for no more than three (3) courses for a maximum of eleven (11) credits. All course substitutions must comply with General Education, SUNY Student Mobility, and the New York State Department of Education policies.

In addition, course substitutions can only be done when the courses are equivalent, for example, a liberal arts course can only be substituted with another liberal arts course. In addition, students may elect to take a course on a pass/fail basis.

The maximum number of pass/fail courses that can be used toward degree/certificate requirement shall not exceed two (2) classes for a maximum of eight (8) credits. Please refer to the College’s approved Pass/Fail policy for further information.

Courses that are repeated in order to earn a higher grade can only be used one time to fulfill a degree requirement.

All students seeking an Associate degree or Certificate must provide documentation indicating that the graduation applicant has received a high school diploma or its equivalent before the degree/certificate is conferred.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Ramos, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 9 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
February 26, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 2/26/24 E.Hughes

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval to Amend the Matriculation Policy

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Watkins, second by Trustee Valentine, and

WHEREAS, The current Matriculation Policy needed updating due to the development of microcredentials, the new SUNY General Education policy as well as the new RCC General Education policy; be it therefore

RESOLVED,To approve this amended policy to read as follows:

Existing Policy:

A matriculated student is one who has been accepted by Admissions and is enrolled in a credit-bearing degree or certificate program. A matriculated student who discontinues enrollment for two or more consecutive semesters, excluding Summer and Winter sessions, must re-admit to the College. A matriculated student may request an academic program change through Records & Registration using the change of curriculum form.

A non-matriculated student is enrolled in college classes but has not been formally admitted to a credit-bearing degree or certificate program.

Proposed Matriculation Policy:

A matriculated student is one who has been accepted into the College and is enrolled in a credit-bearing degree, certificate, or microcredential program. A matriculated student who discontinues enrollment for an academic year is considered to have broken their matriculation and must re-apply to the College. All students who break their matriculation at the College must abide by the current degree, certificate, and microcredential program requirements, as well as all current College policies and procedures. A matriculated student may request an academic program change through Records and Registration using the Curriculum Change Request Form.

A non-matriculated student is enrolled in college classes but has not been formally admitted to a credit-bearing degree, certificate, or microcredential program.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Ramos, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 9 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
February 26, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 2/26/24 E.Hughes

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Creation of an Assessment Policy

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, second by Trustee Valentine, and

WHEREAS, Rockland Community College is committed to the assessment of all aspects areas of the College, and

WHEREAS, The College needs to use assessment data across all operational areas of the college to improve institutional effectiveness and decision making; and

WHEREAS, The College is currently operating without a clearly documented set of guidelines for ensuring that Institutional Effectiveness is assessed consistently, regularly, and includes all units of the College; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the creation of an Assessment Policy.

Assessment Policy

The Institutional Assessment Committee represents each of the College Divisions (as defined by the RCC Organizational Chart) in the development and maintenance of standardized assessment guidelines for the College. Assessment standards will include the following components.

  • Conducted by all units of the College;
  • Conducted regularly (e.g. annual reports and periodic reviews);
  • Consistent (planned, orderly, organized, and methodical);
  • Internally and/or externally reviewed according to standardized plans;
  • Accountable to each other and our constituents;
  • Publicly shared.

An Assessment Manual of Procedures will be developed and maintained by the Institutional Assessment Committee. It will serve as a guide for organizational divisions and departments of the College to design, implement, analyze, and share assessments for their Divisions, Departments, Programs, and/or Initiatives.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Ramos, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 9 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
February 26, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 2/26/24 E.Hughes

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Creation of an Institutional Assessment Committee

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, second by Trustee Valentine, and

WHEREAS, Rockland Community College is committed to the process of assessment across all areas of the college; and

WHEREAS, Assessment is essential to the improvement of institutional effectiveness and planning; and

WHEREAS, The College does not have a clear set of guidelines for ensuring that institutional effectiveness is assessed consistently across all units of the college; and

WHEREAS, The Institutional Assessment Committee represents each of the College Divisions/Departments (as defined by the RCC Organizational Chart) in the development and maintenance of standardized assessment guidelines in keeping with the requirements of the State University of New York (SUNY), the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or any other accrediting body affiliated with the College; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the creation of an Institutional Assessment Committee and that will oversee the development of procedures for all areas of assessment.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Ramos, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 9 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
February 26, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 2/26/24 E.Hughes

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Creation of a Data Governance Policy

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Valentine, second by Trustee Yeger, and

WHEREAS, Rockland Community College is committed to increasing its capacity, security, and utility of data across all operational areas of the College, and

WHEREAS, The College needs to use relevant and accurate data to drive strategy and decision making, and

WHEREAS, The College does not have a clear set of guidelines for ensuring that the institution’s data and information assets are managed consistently and used appropriately in planning and decision making; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the creation of a Data Governance Policy:

Data Governance Policy

The Data Governance Committee will create the necessary procedure to meet the following objectives:

  • Maintain data quality and integrity;
  • Ensure data security and confidentiality;
  • Improve access to and utilization of data;
  • Establish data standards and definitions;
  • Communicate data governance policies, procedures, and standards to the college community.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Ramos, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 9 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
February 26, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 2/26/24 E.Hughes

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval to Amend the Program Graduation Requirements Policy

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Valentine, second by Trustee Watkins, and

WHEREAS, Rockland Community College is committed to increasing its capacity, security, and utility of data across all operational areas of the College, and

WHEREAS, The current Program Graduation Requirements Policy needed updating due to the development of micro-credentials, the new SUNY General Education policy as well as the new RCC General Education policy; be it therefore

RESOLVED, To approve this amended policy to read as follows:

Existing Policy

The program requirements published in the College Catalog are accurate at the time of publication. The most up-to-date requirements for each program are published annually in the form of a Degree Sheet. While students are well-advised to follow the most recent Degree Sheet, students are permitted to graduate under the program requirements of any Degree Sheet published since the student started at the College, however, no student is permitted to graduate using a Degree Sheet that is no more than five (5) years old. A student must have successfully completed at least one course in order for the five-year period to begin. A part-time student who spends more than five years at the College should work closely with an academic advisor or a counselor in the Student Development Center to be certain that all graduation requirements are met.

Proposed Program Graduation Requirements Policy

New Students

Students who enter the College for the first time on or after September 1, 2024, are required to follow the program graduation requirements in effect at the time of their acceptance to the College. For example, a student entering in the Fall 2024 semester must meet program graduation requirements that are in effect in the 2024/25 academic year. See the current College Catalog for the most recent program requirements.

Re-Admit Students

Students who entered the College prior to September 1, 2024, and are formally readmitted after that date are required to follow the program graduation requirements in effect at the time of their readmittance to the College. For example, a student who started in 2006 and who was readmitted in Fall 2024 must follow all program graduation requirements published in the 2024/25 academic year. See the current College Catalog for the most recent program requirements.

Current Students

Current students, including those in designated High School Program such as P-Tech, requesting to change to a different or more current degree/certificate/microcredential program must file the Curriculum Change Request Form with Records and Registration. Students cannot select a degree program older than their year of acceptance to the College. Any Curriculum Change Request Form received after the last day to drop a course (see the official date on the Academic Calendar) will become effective in the next semester. For example, a form received on October 1st will become effective in the Spring semester.

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Ramos, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 9 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
February 26, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 2/26/24 E.Hughes

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval for Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2024-2025 Third Year

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Valentine, second by Trustee Yeger, and

WHEREAS, The Agreement by and between SUNY Rockland Community College, the County of Rockland and the Rockland Community College Federation of Teachers (RCCFT) Local 1871 requires that persons with term appointments be notified of their reappointment by the last day of February; and

WHEREAS, The SUNY Rockland Community College Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion (RTP) Policy requires that each candidate be reviewed and evaluated for renewal by a College RTP Committee; and

WHEREAS, The following non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and all recommendations have been reviewed and are endorsed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and

WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committees, and the faculty will be sent the required notification by February 28, 2024; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the reappointment of the following non-tenured faculty, to their third year, for one academic year beginning September 1, 2024:

Third Year:
Richard Ahrens
Rose Frowd
Marci Manela
Karen Schaffer
Matthew Siciliano
Theodore Terry
Dr. Kamil Woronowicz

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Ramos, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 9 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
February 26, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 2/26/24 E.Hughes

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval for Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2024-2025 Fourth Year

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Rand, second by Trustee Watkins, and

WHEREAS, The Agreement by and between SUNY Rockland Community College, the County of Rockland and the Rockland Community College Federation of Teachers (RCCFT) Local 1871 requires that persons with term appointments be notified of their reappointment by the last day of February; and

WHEREAS, The SUNY Rockland Community College Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion (RTP) Policy requires that each candidate be reviewed and evaluated for renewal by a College RTP Committee; and

WHEREAS, The following non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and all recommendations have been reviewed and are endorsed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and

WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committees, and the faculty will be sent the required notification by February 28, 2024; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the reappointment of the following non-tenured faculty, to their fourth year, for one academic year beginning September 1, 2024:

Fourth Year:
Amy Burgess
Dr. Alexander Brown
Nancy Chiocchi-McMorrow
Jeannine Kennedy
Martha Krawczyk
James Lee
Joseph Migliaccio
Clare O’Dowd
Nancy Rosen
Dr. Rebha Sebharwal
Dr. Egbert Shillingford

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Ramos, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 9 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
February 26, 2024

Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved 2/26/24 E.Hughes

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval for Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2024-2025 Fifth Year

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Valentine, second by Trustee Yeger, and

WHEREAS, The Agreement by and between SUNY Rockland Community College, the County of Rockland and the Rockland Community College Federation of Teachers (RCCFT) Local 1871 requires that persons with term appointments be notified of their reappointment by the last day of February; and

WHEREAS, The Agreement by and between SUNY Rockland Community College, the County of Rockland and the Rockland Community College Federation of Teachers (RCCFT) Local 1871 requires that persons with term appointments be notified of their reappointment by the last day of February; and

WHEREAS, The following non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and all recommendations have been reviewed and are endorsed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and

WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committees, and the faculty will be sent the required notification by February 28, 2024; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the reappointment of the following non-tenured faculty, to their fifth year, for one academic year beginning September 1, 2024:

Fifth Year:
Dominic Dimare
Kristian Dougherty
Christopher Flatley
Sara Macel
Dr. Zenya Richardson

ACTION

Yeas: Wortendyke, Rand, Eckert, Valentine, Hilowitz, Ramos, Watkins, Yeger and Ross.
Nays: none
Motion passed: 9 yeas, 0 nay, 0 abstentions
February 26, 2024

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval for Non-Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2024-2025

WHEREAS, The Agreement by and between SUNY Rockland Community College, the County of Rockland and the Rockland Community College Federation of Teachers (RCCFT) Local 1871 requires that persons with term appointments be notified of their reappointment by the last day of February; and

WHEREAS, The SUNY Rockland Community College Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion (RTP) Policy requires that each candidate be reviewed and evaluated for renewal by a College RTP Committee; and

WHEREAS, The following non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and all recommendations have been reviewed and are endorsed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and

WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committees, and the faculty will be sent the required notification by February 28, 2024; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the non-reappointment of the following non-tenured faculty, Dr. Violet Tiema to their third year, effective June 30, 2024

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval for Non-Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2024-2025

WHEREAS, The Agreement by and between SUNY Rockland Community College, the County of Rockland and the Rockland Community College Federation of Teachers (RCCFT) Local 1871 requires that persons with term appointments be notified of their reappointment by the last day of February; and

WHEREAS, The SUNY Rockland Community College Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion (RTP) Policy requires that each candidate be reviewed and evaluated for renewal by a College RTP Committee; and

WHEREAS, The following non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and all recommendations have been reviewed and are endorsed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and

WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committees, and the faculty will be sent the required notification by February 28, 2024; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the non-reappointment of the following non-tenured faculty, Kathlen Shankar to their third year, effective June 30, 2024

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval for Non-Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2024-2025

WHEREAS, The Agreement by and between SUNY Rockland Community College, the County of Rockland and the Rockland Community College Federation of Teachers (RCCFT) Local 1871 requires that persons with term appointments be notified of their reappointment by the last day of February; and

WHEREAS, The SUNY Rockland Community College Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion (RTP) Policy requires that each candidate be reviewed and evaluated for renewal by a College RTP Committee; and

WHEREAS, The following non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and all recommendations have been reviewed and are endorsed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and

WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committees, and the faculty will be sent the required notification by February 28, 2024; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the non-reappointment of the following non-tenured faculty, Yusuf Rimawi to their third year, effective June 30, 2024

Date: February 26, 2024 To: Board of Trustees From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo Subject: Approval for Non-Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2024-2025

WHEREAS, The Agreement by and between SUNY Rockland Community College, the County of Rockland and the Rockland Community College Federation of Teachers (RCCFT) Local 1871 requires that persons with term appointments be notified of their reappointment by the last day of February; and WHEREAS, The SUNY Rockland Community College Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion (RTP) Policy requires that each candidate be reviewed and evaluated for renewal by a College RTP Committee; and WHEREAS, The following non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and all recommendations have been reviewed and are endorsed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committees, and the faculty will be sent the required notification by February 28, 2024; be it therefore RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the non-reappointment of the following non-tenured faculty, Stacy Casden to their fourth year, effective June 30, 2024
Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval for Non-Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2024-2025

WHEREAS, The Agreement by and between SUNY Rockland Community College, the County of Rockland and the Rockland Community College Federation of Teachers (RCCFT) Local 1871 requires that persons with term appointments be notified of their reappointment by the last day of February; and

WHEREAS, The SUNY Rockland Community College Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion (RTP) Policy requires that each candidate be reviewed and evaluated for renewal by a College RTP Committee; and

WHEREAS, The following non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and all recommendations have been reviewed and are endorsed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and

WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committees, and the faculty will be sent the required notification by February 28, 2024; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the non-reappointment of the following non-tenured faculty, Bryan Berndt to their fifth year, effective June 30, 2024

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approval of the Audit Agreement with The SpyGlass Group, LLC

WHEREAS, Spyglass has submitted an audit agreement to provide audit services to analyze the College’s primary telecommunications service accounts (Voice, Data, Internet, Cloud Services, SaaS Licensing, and Mobility) to seek cost recovery, service elimination and cost reduction recommendations.

WHEREAS, there is no fee for the initial audit; however, the College will pay Auditor the applicable fee set forth below ONLY for Auditor recommendations implemented within twelve (12) months of Auditor delivering the recommendation to Company:

  • 50% of any “Cost Recovery”, as defined in agreement
  • 12 times any “Service Elimination Savings”, as defined in agreement
  • 12 times any “Cost Reduction Savings”, as defined in agreement

WHEREAS, Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo recommends the approval for the Audit Agreement with The SpyGlass Group, LLC; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees does hereby approve the SpyGlass Snapshot Audit Agreement.

Date: February 26, 2024
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo
Subject: Approving Savings Plan in the Reduction in Expenditure Spending and an Additional Retrenchment Plan

WHEREAS, the administration approves the submission of an overall savings plan totaling $8 Million consisting of a reduction in spending in expenditures of $3 Million and the submission of an additional retrenchment plan totaling an estimated $5 Million in savings to the college’s financial position and improved cash flow; and

WHEREAS, the retrenchment plan will affect cost savings in Academics for an estimated savings of $2.5 Million through attrition, retirement and reduction in force. In addition, the retrenchment plan will affect cost savings in the Student Service/Administrative areas for an estimated savings of $2.5 Million through attrition, retirement and reduction in force; and

WHEREAS, the additional savings in a reduction of expenditure spending of $3 M in OTPS (other than personnel spending) and Equipment expenditures will assist in improving the college’s financial position and cash flow; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo recommends the approval of the additional retrenchment plan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees does hereby approve additional retrenchment plan.