SUNY University Faculty Senate 187th Plenary Summary Report
The 187th Plenary of the SUNY University Faculty Senate was held virtually on January 21-22, 2021. During the meeting, various reports were presented, including updates on the budget, chancellor's report discussing themes such as Covid-19, budget, and campus planning, and the provost's report covering remote instruction, mental health, general education, and racial equity. Attendance from Stony Brook University included notable names like Brooke Ellison, Nicole Gladky, Ed Quinn, Pamela Wolfskill, and Norman Goodman. The budget outlook highlighted a 5% cut from all state agencies but also included some positive allocations for hospitals and academic initiatives. Overall, the meeting addressed critical issues facing the university community.
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SUNY University Faculty Senate 187thPlenary January 21-22, 2021
187thPlenary Held virtually
In attendance from Stony Brook In attendance from Stony Brook Brooke Ellison, Senator, East Campus Nicole Gladky, Senator, West Campus Ed Quinn, Senator, West Campus Pamela Wolfskill, Senator, West Campus and representative to the University Senate Executive Committee Norman Goodman, UFS Fellow
Presidents report President s report BUDGET The Executive Budget from the Governor's office seeks a 5% cut from all state agencies. Capital funding for critical maintenance is unchanged from last year. The Excelsior program has been extended. A few bright spots in the budget include $50M capital funding allocation for all of our hospitals (not leaving out Downstate this year), funding of a new Offshore Wind Energy Training Institute (Farmingdale and Stony Brook), and proposed streamlining of academic program approval.
Chancellors report Chancellor s report Themes to emerge from discussion with the Sectors. Covid 19 Budget and finances Campus planning Faculty Issues Advocacy
Provosts report Provost s report The Provost updated the Senate on the following. Remote instruction Mental Health General Education Racial equity
