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College-wide Governance Meeting
September 17, 2014, Gateway A&B, 12:45 PM
Agenda
• Opening Remarks (Donaghy)
• Presidential Address (Wheeler)
• ESF Policy on Extension of Continuing
Appointment (Donaghy)
• Introduction of New Faculty Members and
Professional Staff (Donaghy)
• Committee Announcements
(Daley/Hawks/Vidon)
Executive Committee Agenda
• Bylaws
• Mentoring Colloquium Subcommittee
– Tomorrow’s Professor, Richard Reis
– New Professor’s Handbook, Cliff Davidson
– 3 PM on Friday…
– Guest Facilitators by topic
– Reception at each event
– January 23, February 20, March 27, May 8
• Strategic planning
ESF’s Fiscal Challenge
FACULTY MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
2013-14 Revenue and Expense ($000s)
• State support and tuition account for 94% of revenue.
• Labor, utilities and the SU contract account for 81% of expense.
Revenue
Expense
$2,468
Labor
$7,977
State Support
$16,240
$22,610
Tuition
Other
Syracuse
University
$3,115
$4,263
$26,829
Utilities
Other
Reductions in State Support and Increases in Costs
2007-08 $27.9 million
2013-14 $22.6 million
(-$5.3 million = 12% total revenue)
$29,000
$28,000
State Support ($000s)
315.0
305.0
295.0
$27,000
285.0
$26,000
275.0
$25,000
265.0
$24,000
$23,000
State support – 20%
Costs (HEPI) + 20%
255.0
HEPI
245.0
$22,000
235.0
$21,000
225.0
State Aid represents 60% of revenue
HEPI data from Common Fund Institute, Base Year 1961 = 100
ESF’s Reliance on State Support
Historically ESF has relied on state support for 60% of total revenue while
the average for the other campuses is 40%. Consequently, state aid
reductions have had a greater impact on ESF than other SUNY institutions.
$1,400,000
$ Thousands
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
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Cumulative State Support and Tuition
2007 - 08 to 2013 - 14
State Support
Tuition Revenue
Prospects for State Support and Tuition
 We do not anticipate any increase in State support for the
foreseeable future.
 The current round of tuition increases will conclude in
2015-16. Future increases may or may not be approved
Our Structural Deficit
• Reductions in ESF’s State support have resulted in several
years during which expenses have exceeded revenue
resulting in the use of reserves to fill the gap.
• The reductions have produced in an ongoing structural
budget deficit for ESF as well as other SUNY institutions
(e.g., Geneseo, Potsdam, Plattsburgh, Brockport).
Our Structural Deficit
• During 2013-14 ESF had an operating deficit of $866k. This would
have been worse if not for $260k in one time revenue items.
• During 2014-15 we will need to absorb $700k of unfunded collective
bargaining salary and wage increases.
• Assuming business as usual, the deficit is projected to be $1.8
million in 2014-15. This level of reserves will cause significant cash
flow problems. The deficit will grow significantly in subsequent
years.
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
Surplus / (Deficit)
($866)
($1,794)
($2,126)
($2,725)
($3,394)
($4,134)
Reserves in $s
$3,600
$1,806
($320)
($3,045)
($6,439)
($10,573)
8.5%
4.2%
-0.7%
-6.8%
-14.0%
-22.6%
Reserves as % of
Expense
Eliminating the Deficit
 A combination of near and longer term revenue
enhancement and expense reduction initiatives are
needed. For example:
 Revenue
 Grow enrollment and increase % out of state students.
 ESF non-resident undergrad tuition rate = Binghamton.
 Increase contributions from ESF Foundation.
 Construct ESF Dining Hall.
 Increase timber harvests.
Eliminating the Deficit
 Expense
 Hiring chill, delay filling vacancies, attrition, retirement
incentives, program realignment.
 CHP generated energy savings, close selected northern
properties during coldest winter months.
 Reduce the cost of the Syracuse University Accessory
Instruction and Related Student Services contract.
 What can we do in-house?
 What can we live without?
Eliminating the Deficit
 Steps must be taken this year if we are to remain fiscally
sustainable for the long term.
 Reduce 2014-15 deficit by $1 million ($500k revenue +
$500k reductions)
 Identify additional and alternative savings.
ESF
Strategic Planning
FACULTY MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Strategic Plan
 Introducing process TODAY
 NO decisions have been made!
 Planning retreats have focused on PROCESS.
 Maximum opportunities for input with minimal time
commitments
Strategic Planning Process
 Phase I: Visioning
Fall 2014
Early 2015
 Phase II: Prioritization
 January 8th: Faculty Prioritization Retreat, Gateway (in lieu of
Faculty Mentoring Colloquium)
 Phase III: Strategies and Goals
Spring 2015
Speed Visioning
 President introduces process
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Sept 17
Visioning groups meet
Sept 24 & Oct 1
1st Draft report
Oct 15
1st Draft shared w/ BOT
Oct 17
Academic Council, Faculty Executive, Cabinet +
comments
Nov 1
2nd Draft due
Nov 15
Visioning Wall
Nov 16-20
3rd Draft
Dec 15
Visioning Topics
 What learning objectives and experiences should be
common to ESF students, without regard to major,
in order to prepare them for environmental
leadership?
Visioning Topics
 How should ESF engage with its communities to
better them and build good will and support for its
mission?
Visioning Topics
 What are the “right” questions for ESF? — Topics
Visioning Topics
 What are the “right” questions for ESF? —
Organization
Visioning Topics
 How can ESF improve public science literacy and
contribute to a diverse future workforce?
Visioning Topics
 How can ESF create a unique “brand” and maximize
its visibility and reputation?
Writing Down the Unwritten Rule
• Increases Transparency
• Removes stigmatization
• Reduces biases
ESF Policy on Extension of Continuing
Appointment
• Family and Medical Leave Act – 1993
– Allows for job-protected unpaid leave
– Intended “to balance the needs of families” with
workforce demands
• Stop-the-Clock Policies
– Higher Ed Institutions recognize the impact of this
federally allowed leave
– Policies are adopted to balance the needs of
tenure track policies
Policy Details
• Medical Leave
• Family Leave associated with adoption/birth
of a child
– Either parent
• Care for a family member
Extension Period
• Extensions are given for one (1) academic year
• Leave does not have to be for one year
• Two Extensions are automatic – more are
discretionary
Communication with Reviewers
• Candidates must only be evaluated based on the
number of years in service
• Statement for the DRC to include when soliciting
reviews:
The policy of SUNY ESF is to evaluate the productivity
of each candidate based on ___ (fill in number)
numbers of years of service toward continuing
appointment.
SUNY BOT
• Required to:
– Change to Qualified Rank
– Reduce salary by X %
– Take leave without pay
Who will work with me to convince the SUNY BOT that they
need to change these artificial and archaic requirements?
Authors
• Marcia Barber
• Heather Engelman
• Bruce Bongarten
• Early Reviewers: John View (UUP), Janine
DeBaise, Robin Kimmerer, Ruth Yanai, Robin
Hoffman, Valerie Luzadiz, Melissa Fierke
• Academic Council
• Executive Committee of Governance
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Curriculum Committee
Report to Faculty Governance
9/17/2014
Deadlines
• For greatest chance of approval prior to AY15-16
– Course Proposal Deadline: March 11, 2015
– Curriculum Proposal Deadline: February 25, 2015
• Course proposals must be submitted by COB Friday
9/19 for review and approval prior to November
advising and registration period
• Next meeting: October 15
• Website:
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Meeting dates
Meeting minutes
Archived actions
Considering a proposal? Contact us at curriculum@esf.edu
Curriculum Committee
• AY 2014-2015 Activities
– Aligning GenEd course listings at SUNY with ESF listings
(reminder: Foreign Language accepted)
– Adding Special Topics course descriptions to improve
coordination and development of new courses
– Developing new Study Abroad course description
– Update Minor Enrollment form and check consistency of
minimum GPA requirement
– Collate, verify and update academic policies
• Enforcement of course prerequisites
• Extent to which instructor modifications of course delivery,
outcomes, etc. trigger a need for a revised Course Description
Actions
• Minor Revision
– FCH 498
Committee on Research
Lee Newman (EFB)
Christopher Nomura (FCH)
Margaret Bryant (LSA)
John Wasiel (Admin)
Stephen Shaw (ERE)
Jessica Clemons (Library)
Theresa Selfa (ES)
Robert Meyer (SCME)
? – (PBE)
Laura Bartock (GSA)
Philippe Vidon (FNRM – COR Chair)
Next meeting: we have a poll closing on Thursday to determine the most convenient
time to meet. More soon…
McIntire-Stennis
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You received the RFP on September 12
Pre-proposals are due on September 30
Invitation for full proposals – October 17
Full Proposal due November 19
SUNY Chancellor’s Awards
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Excellence in Professional Service
Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities
Excellence in Teaching
Excellence in Faculty Service
Excellence in Librarianship
Excellence in Adjunct Teaching (new)
Preliminary nominations are due:
September 26, 2014 to Katherina Searing in 228 Gateway
Hardcopies of forms available in the back.
Next Meeting
October 29, 2014, 12:45
Gateway A&B