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RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 2/2/26

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Date: February 2, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approving entering into an agreement under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 with Abe Fran, LLC D/B/A All Bright Electric, for the electrical construction services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, and,

WHEREAS, The County of Rockland Department of General Services 鈥� Division of Purchasing (鈥淧urchasing鈥�) issued a request for bids as requested by the County of Rockland Department of General Services 鈥� Division of Facilities Management (鈥淔acilities Management鈥�) under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 (鈥淩FB鈥�) notifying vendors for the electrical construction services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab (鈥淧roject鈥�), and two (2) bids were received; and

WHEREAS, The staff of Facilities Management evaluated the proposals and determined that Abe Fran, LLC d/b/a All Bright Electric, 100 Snake Hill Road, West Nyack, New York 10994, (鈥淐ontractor鈥�), presented the best value for the Project and the Director of Facilities Management determined that the Contractor was the lowest, responsible and most responsive; and

WHEREAS, The Director of Facilities Management recommends to the Rockland Community College Board and President to enter into an agreement in excess of $100,000 with the Contractor for the Project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $184,900 for the term from the date of execution through the completion of the Project; and

WHEREAS, The funding will be provided directly by Rockland Community College using a federal grant the College received through Rockland Community College account 2100-89510; and

WHEREAS, The RCC Board and President have met, considered, and approved this Resolution, now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, The Rockland Community College Board and President approves entering into an agreement in excess of $100,000 in the total amount not to exceed $184,900 under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 with Abe Fran, LLC d/b/a All Bright Electric, 100 Snake Hill Road, West Nyack, New York 10994, for the electrical construction services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab for the term from the date of execution through the completion of the project subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger and Williams
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
February 2, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 2/2/26

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Date: February 2, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approving entering into an agreement under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 with Hauser Bros., Inc., for the Mechanical Construction Services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, and,

WHEREAS, The County of Rockland Department of General Services 鈥� Division of Purchasing (鈥淧urchasing鈥�) issued a request for bids as requested by the County of Rockland Department of General Services 鈥� Division of Facilities Management (鈥淔acilities Management鈥�) under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 (鈥淩FB鈥�) notifying vendors for the mechanical construction services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab (鈥淧roject鈥�), and three (3) bids were received; and

WHEREAS, The staff of Facilities Management evaluated the proposals and determined that Hauser Bros., Inc., 17 Old Schoolhouse Lane, Orangeburg, New York 10962, (鈥淐ontractor鈥�), presented the best value for the Project and the Director of Facilities Management determined that the Contractor was the lowest, responsible and most responsive; and

WHEREAS, The Director of Facilities Management recommends to the Rockland Community College Board and President to enter into an agreement in excess of $100,000 with the Contractor for the Project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $269,863 for the term from the date of execution through the completion of the Project; and

WHEREAS, Funding will be provided directly by Rockland Community College using a federal grant the College received through Rockland Community College account 2100-89510; and

WHEREAS, The RCC Board and President have met, considered, and approved this resolution, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, The RCC Board and President approves entering into an agreement in excess of $100,000 in the total amount not to exceed $269,863 under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 with Hauser Bros., Inc., 17 Old Schoolhouse Lane, Orangeburg, New York 10962, for the mechanical construction services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab for the term from the date of execution through the completion of the Project subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger and Williams
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
February 2, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 2/2/26

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Date: February 2, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approving entering into an agreement under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 with Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc., for the Plumbing Construction Services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, and,

WHEREAS, The County of Rockland Department of General Services 鈥� Division of Purchasing (鈥淧urchasing鈥�) issued a request for bids as requested by the County of Rockland Department of General Services 鈥� Division of Facilities Management (鈥淔acilities Management鈥�) under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 (鈥淩FB鈥�) notifying vendors for the plumbing construction services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab (鈥淧roject鈥�), and two (2) bids were received; and

WHEREAS, The staff of Facilities Management evaluated the proposals and determined that Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc., 321 Spook Rock Road, Suffern, New York 10901, (鈥淐ontractor鈥�), presented the best value for the Project and the Director of Facilities Management determined that the Contractor was the lowest, responsible and most responsive; and

WHEREAS, The Director of Facilities Management recommends to the Rockland Community College Board and President to enter into an agreement in excess of $100,000 with the Contractor for the Project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $363,816 for the term from the date of execution through the completion of the Project; and

WHEREAS, Funding will be provided directly by Rockland Community College using a federal grant the College received through Rockland Community College account 2100-89510; and

WHEREAS, The RCC Board and President have met, considered, and approved this resolution, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the RCC Board and President approves entering into an agreement in excess of $100,000 in the total amount not to exceed $363,816 under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 with Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc., 321 Spook Rock Road, Suffern, New York 10901,for the plumbing construction services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab for the term from the date of execution through the completion of the Project subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger and Williams
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
February 2, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 2/2/26
Date: February 2, 2026 To: Board of Trustees From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President Subject: Approving Entering into an Agreement under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 with Lisi Contracting Inc., for the General Construction Services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, and, WHEREAS, The County of Rockland Department of General Services 鈥� Division of Purchasing (鈥淧urchasing鈥�) issued a request for bids as requested by the County of Rockland Department of General Services 鈥� Division of Facilities Management (鈥淔acilities Management鈥�) under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 (鈥淩FB鈥�) notifying vendors for the general construction services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab (鈥淧roject鈥�), and ten (10) bids were received; and WHEREAS, The staff of Facilities Management evaluated the proposals and determined that Lisi Contracting, Inc., 354 Lake Street, Pleasantville, New York 10570, (鈥淐ontractor鈥�), presented the best value for the Project and the Director of Facilities Management determined that the Contractor was the lowest, responsible and most responsive bidder; and WHEREAS, The Director of Facilities Management recommends to the Rockland Community College Board and President of the College enter into an agreement in excess of $100,000 with the Contractor for the Project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $829,800 for the term from the date of execution through the completion of the Project; and WHEREAS, Funding will be provided directly by Rockland Community College using a federal grant the College received through Rockland Community College account 2100-89510; and WHEREAS, The RCC Board and President have met, considered, and approved this resolution, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, The RCC Board and President approves entering into an agreement in excess of $100,000 in the total amount not to exceed $829,800 under RFB-RC-2025-8339-001 with Lisi Contracting, Inc., 354 Lake Street, Pleasantville, New York 10570, for the general construction services for the Rockland Community College Nursing Simulation Lab for the term from the date of execution through the completion of the Project subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger and Williams Nays: 0 Abstentions: 0 Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions February 2, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/2/26

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Date: March 2, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approval of the Rockland Community College Internal Personnel Search Policy

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, and,

WHEREAS, Rockland Community College benefits from a skilled labor force with employees that are prepared and qualified to assume greater responsibility and the College is committed to providing opportunities for internal mobility within the institution that are consistent with the College鈥檚 equal opportunity goals; and

WHEREAS, it is desirable under limited circumstances to suspend or waive the Standard Personnel Recruitment Policy and conduct an internal personnel search to fill a vacant position, provided that the internal search is conducted consistent with the College鈥檚 equal opportunity goals; and

WHEREAS, the Internal Personnel Search Policy has been reviewed by the County Attorney鈥檚 Office, and is endorsed by the President; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the Internal Personnel Search Policy, as attached; and it becomes effective immediately.

Internal Personnel Search Policy

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Motion passed: 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
March 2, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/2/26

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Date: March 2, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approval for Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2026-2027 4th Year

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, 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 have been reviewed by a College RTP Committee and are recommended for reappointment; 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, 2026; 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, 2026:

Fourth Year:
Gaelle Duvivier
Dina Mounitz
Angela Northrup

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Motion passed: 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
March 2, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/2/26

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Date: March 2, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approval for Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2026-2027 5th Year

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, 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 School RTP Committee; and

WHEREAS, The following non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and have been reviewed by the College RTP Committee and are recommended for reappointment; 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, 2026; 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, 2026:

Fifth Year:
Marci Manela
Karen Schaffer
Kathlen Shanker
Mathew Siciliano
Kamil Woronowicz

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 0
Motion passed: 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
March 2, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/2/26
Date: March 2, 2026 To: Board of Trustees From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President Subject: Approval for Non-Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty for Academic Year 2026-2027

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, 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 has submitted to the RTP process and has been reviewed by the College RTP Committee and is recommended for non-reappointment; 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, 2026; be it therefore RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the non-reappointment of the following non-tenured faculty, to the fifth year, effective June 30, 2026:

Non-Reappointment: Frederick-John Benedict

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski Nays: 0 Abstentions: 0 Motion passed: 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions March 2, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/30/26

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Date: March 30, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: L’Tanya M. Watkins, Board Chair
Subject: Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Martin Wortendyke

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Vice Chair Stilley, and

WHEREAS, Martin Wortendyke has faithfully and generously served as a member of the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees for twenty years, including 10 years as the board chair, dedicating his time, insight, and leadership to advancing the mission of the College; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Board, Mr. Wortendyke has provided steadfast guidance in promoting academic excellence, access, and opportunity for all Rockland County residents; and

WHEREAS, his civic-minded leadership and longstanding commitment to education have strengthened the College鈥檚 partnerships with the local community, the business sector, and regional institutions; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wortendyke鈥檚 thoughtful counsel, integrity, and deep understanding of the needs of students and faculty alike have contributed to the continued success and growth of Rockland Community College; and

WHEREAS, his vision and advocacy have helped ensure that the College remains a vital resource for workforce development and community enrichment in Rockland County and beyond; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Rockland Community College hereby expresses its profound appreciation to Martin Wortendyke for his dedicated service, leadership, and unwavering support of the College; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Board extends its best wishes to Mr. Wortendyke in all future endeavors, acknowledging with gratitude the lasting impact of his contributions on the students, faculty, and community of Rockland
County.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski
Nays: none
Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
March 30, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/30/26

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Date: March 30, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approving the Appointment of Dr. Melanie Rie, Vice President of Academic Affairs

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Vice Chair Stilley, 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 Academic Affairs; 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 recommended Dr. Melanie Rie to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Dr. Melanie Rie to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs at an annual salary of $160,000.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski
Nays: none
Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
March 30, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/30/26

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Date: March 30, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approval for Reappointment and Grant of Tenure to Non-Tenured Faculty, for Academic Year 2026-2027

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Vice Chair Stilley, 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 March; 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 have been reviewed by a College RTP Committee and are recommended for reappointment; and

WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committees, and the faculty will be sent the required notification by March 31, 2026; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the reappointment and grant of tenure to the following faculty effective September 1, 2026:

6th Year:
Alexander (Sandy) Brown
Dominic Dimare
Nancy Chiocchi McMorrow
Rebha Sabharwal
Bert Shillingford

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski
Nays: none
Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
March 30, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/30/26

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Date: March 30, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approval for Reappointment and Grant of Tenure to Non-Tenured Faculty, for Academic Year 2026-2027

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Vice Chair Stilley, 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 March; 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, Non-tenured faculty have submitted to the RTP process and recommendation for reappointment, promotion and grant of tenure have been reviewed by the College RTP Committee; and

WHEREAS, The President has reviewed the recommendations of the College RTP Committee, and the faculty members will be sent the required notification by March 31, 2026; be it therefore

RESOLVED, That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the Reappointment and grant of tenure to the following faculty effective September 1, 2026, and be it further

RESOLVED, That, per the RCCFT contract, the following shall be granted promotion to Assistant Professor, effective September 1, 2026:

6th Year:
Amy Burgess
Stacy Casden
Jeannine Kennedy
Martha Krawczyk
James Lee
Clare O鈥橠owd
Nancy Rosen

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski
Nays: none
Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
March 30, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/30/26

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Date: March 30, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Entering Into A Standstill Agreement with Ellucian Company, L.P.

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Vice Chair Stilley, and,

WHEREAS, RCC and Ellucian entered into an agreement dated March 27, 2019 as amended, renewed, and extended pursuant to a Managed Services Renewal Order Form dated June 24, 2022, collectively the TM Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the terms of the TM Agreement, Ellucian has been delivering certain technology management services as described within the Statement of Work that forms part of the TM Agreement, and the Parties acknowledge that the term of the TM Agreement currently runs through August 31, 2029; and

WHEREAS, The President in conjunction with the Director of Purchasing for RCC have determined that an early termination of this agreement, is in the best interests of the College; and

WHEREAS, The President has negotiated a sum certain which will resolve any claims by Ellucian against the College for early termination by paying (1) $789,921 which represents arrears currently collectible under the contract, as well as (2) payments for services in the amount of $305,307 for the months of April 2026 through August 2026; and

WHEREAS, In return for this consideration and in return for this agreement, Ellucian will waive any early termination or late fees regarding this account; and

WHEREAS, The RCC Board of Trustees has met, considered, and approved this resolution; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, The Rockland Community College Board of Trustees agrees to enter into an agreement with Ellucian to pay the arrears in the amount of $789,921 and monthly payments of $305,307 for the months of April through August 2026 to wind down the services provided by Ellucian to RCC and in exchange, Ellucian will waive any early termination fees which may be due the terms of its agreement with the College.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski
Nays: none
Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
March 30, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/30/26

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Date: March 30, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Entering Into An Agreement with SUNY ITEC for Campus IT Services

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Vice Chair Stilley, and,

WHEREAS, RCC wishes to Enter into an Agreement with the State University of New York, Information Technology Exchange Center (ITEC) to receive hosting, managed services, staff augmentation services, and software licensing from SUNY ITEC; and

WHEREAS, SUNY ITEC is proposing to provide Professional Services including a Chief Information Officer, Director of Technology Services, Director of Information Services, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Technical Support Manager, Technical Support Technicians, Service Delivery Manager, Network and Connectivity Management, OS and Server Management, and Project Management; and

WHEREAS, In addition to Professional Services, SUNY ITEC proposed to provide Information Security Officer, Security Posture Program Development, and Operational Security Services; and

WHEREAS, The President of the College has negotiated terms which will include these services for $1,502,187 per year for the services; and therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the RCC Board of Trustees adopts the resolution and accepts the offer to enter into services described above with the SUNY ITEC for the benefit of the College.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski
Nays: none
Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
March 30, 2026

RCC Board of Trustees approved stamp signed E. Hughes 3/30/26
Date: March 30, 2026 To: Board of Trustees From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President Subject: Approving A Retainer Agreement with Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Vice Chair Stilley, and, WHEREAS, The Rockland Community College Board of Trustees (“Board”) is in need of legal counsel for a land use matter; and WHEREAS, The Board would like to retain Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC to represent the board in this matter; and be it RESOLVED, That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the President to enter into a Retainer Agreement with Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC for the purpose of representing the board in this matter.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Eckert, Valentine, Yeger, and Zebrowski Nays: none Motion passed: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions March 30, 2026

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Date:听 April 27, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approval to Name 1111 in honor of Distinguished Service Professor (DSP) Emeritus Bill Baker

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, and

WHEREAS,听New York State Education Law 6306:5 grants the Board of Trustees the听responsibility for the care, custody, control and management of the lands,听grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment used for the purposed of听SUNY Rockland Community College (“the College”); and

WHEREAS,听The College desires to honor individuals who have rendered extraordinary听service, or who, by personal or professional achievements, have听significantly enhanced the reputation of the College, or who have made听significant financial contributions to the College; and

WHEREAS,听Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus Bill Baker served as Vice听President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Continuing Education and听Professional Studies, Division Chair, and Cluster Chair while teaching听during a career that spanned more than 51 years at Rockland Community听College; and

WHEREAS,听Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus Bill Baker served on the听President’s Cabinet, RTP Committees, Academic Enrollment Task Force,听numerous Middle States Commission on Higher Education Committees,听GEAR taskforce, Commencement Committee, on countless faculty and听administrative search committees, as Faculty Senate VP/Secretary, and as听President and Treasurer of the Rockland Community College Federation听of Teachers, Local 1871; and

WHEREAS,听Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus Bill Baker served as a member听of the State University of New York Honorary Degree Committee,听Council for Distinguished Service Professors, Empire Innovation Program听Technical Review Committee, a member of the Distinguished Academy, a听member of the Regional Delegate for Community Colleges committee听(Mid-Hudson Valley), and a Faculty Alternate on the Faculty Council of听Community Colleges; and

WHEREAS,听Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus Bill Baker has been recognized听with a plethora of awards that include the Rockland Community College听President’s Award, Association of Community College Trustees Northeast听Regional Faculty Member Award, Rockland County Environmental听Management Award, Distinguished Service Award of the County of听Rockland, and two State University of New York Chancellor’s Awards;听therefore, be it

RESOLVED,听That the Laboratory Room 1111, located in Academic I, shall be renamed听honoring Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus Bill Baker as the “Bill听Baker Laboratory.”

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger, Zebrowski and Williams
Nays: none
Motion passed: 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
April 27, 2026

A stamp: Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved April 27, 2026

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Date:听 April 27, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Revision of the Curriculum Policy

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, and

WHEREAS,听The current Curriculum Policy requires updating due to new programs and听activities; and

WHEREAS,听Regular and systematic program review is essential to maintaining听academic quality, integrity, and compliance with SUNY and New York听State Education Department expectations, be it therefore

RESOLVED,听That the SUNY Rockland Community College Board of Trustees听approves the proposed curriculum policy.

Proposed Curriculum Policy:

The Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee represents the role of the faculty in all aspects听of the curriculum. “Curriculum” encompasses the academic experience including credit听and non-credit pathways that drive educational and/or workforce opportunities for听students. The Committee focuses on ensuring that these paths are seamless and lead to听success.

The Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee Manual of Procedures, accessible to faculty,听is the guide used by the faculty to fulfill their role as developers and stewards of the听College’s curricula. The Manual delineates standards and procedures for all of the听following but not limited to: new program proposals; new course proposals;听microcredentials; revisions; and discontinuation or deactivation of programs. In keeping听with the requirements of the State University of New York, New York State Department听of Education, and professional oversight entities where appropriate, program areas are听reviewed on a regular basis according to an established schedule.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger, Zebrowski and Williams
Nays: none
Motion passed: 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
April 27, 2026

A stamp: Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved April 27, 2026

听

Date:听 April 27, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approval to discontinue the degrees and certificates listed below

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, and

WHEREAS,听Program Discontinuance ” … formal permission to stop enrolling and听graduating students in a degree or certificate program and taking the听program off the roster of approved degrees for the College, (SUNY听Memorandum to Presidents Vol. 83 Ii August 26th, 1983); and

WHEREAS, The Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee in collaboration with the听departmental faculty reviewed the program; and听

WHEREAS, The Vice President for Academic Affairs recommends the discontinuance听of the programs listed below effective May 31, 2026, due to

  1. A significant decrease in enrollment not parallel to college-wide trends
  2. Insufficient enrollments to maintain full-time faculty loads
  3. Significant decrease in student graduation rates, and

WHEREAS, The President supports the recommendation; be it therefore

RESOLVED,听That the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the听discontinuance of the:

Corporate Homeland Security A.S.
Fire Protection Technology A.A.S.
Fire Science Technology A.S.
Office Technology A.A.S.
Office Technology Certificate

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger, Zebrowski and Williams
Nays: none
Motion passed: 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
April 27, 2026

A stamp: Rockland Community College Board of Trustees Approved April 27, 2026

听

Date:听 April 27, 2026
To: Board of Trustees
From: Dr. William P. Mullaney, President
Subject: Approval of Drop for Nonpayment Policy

MOTION

A motion by Trustee Yeger, seconded by Trustee Gruber, and

WHEREAS, Rockland Community College is authorized by its Board of Trustees to establish听and administer tuition and fee policies, including procedures related to billing,听payment, and enrollment status, consistent with SUNY guidance; and

WHEREAS, the College seeks to ensure the timely payment of tuition and fees while听administering student accounts in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner that听provides students with reasonable notice and opportunity to resolve听 outstanding听balances; and

WHEREAS, the Drop for Nonpayment Policy codifies an existing practice at the College that听has established a clear framework for payment obligations, acceptable payment听arrangements, and the administrative drop of students for failure to make听satisfactory payment arrangements; and

WHEREAS, the Drop for Nonpayment Policy has been reviewed by the President and is听recommended for approval; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Rockland Community College Board of Trustees approves the Drop for听Nonpayment Policy, as attached; and it becomes effective immediately.

Action

Yeas: Watkins, Stilley, Gruber, Valentine, Yeger, Zebrowski and Williams
Nays: none
Motion passed: 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
April 27, 2026

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