The Department of Political Science and International Relations has entered into a partnership with the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University of Albany to provide a shortened track for a master’s degree in public administration.
Read MoreQuestions over Geneseo email privacy follow University of Rochester’s secret investigation of professors’ accounts
Controversy regarding the security of two professors’ email accounts at University of Rochester has raised concerns among some Geneseo faculty and students as to the college’s guidelines on email confidentiality.
Read MoreCommittees tasked with occupying vacant senior administrative positions near completion of national search
The college is finishing its hiring process for a new Vice President for Finance and Administration and a new Chief Diversity Officer. The committees have conducted national searches, narrowing the pool down to three and five candidates, respectively, to assess, pending President Denise Battles’s final decision.
Read MoreAdministration in process of enacting various policies that pursue greater campus cohesion
The college has started creating and revising a series of policies that pertain to producing a respectful workplace for faculty and staff, gender inclusivity and students with children.
Read MoreFraternity members question suspension, criticize college conduct process policies
The college put the Phi Sigma Xi (Phigs) fraternity on a five-year suspension following a conduct process that determined the fraternity had violated the code of conduct, according to Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Community Leonard Sancilio. The fraternity has the right to appeal the decision from the conduct board and the suspension has therefore not been completely finalized.
Read MoreDepartment of Psychology terminates minor program due to financial constraints, impacting non-majors
The Department of Psychology has decided to suspend the psychology minor program at Geneseo. Removing the opportunity to pursue this minor has caused frustration for some students, even though the minor was discontinued to alleviate overloaded psychology courses, according to Chair of the Department of Psychology and Distinguished teaching professor of Psychology Ganie DeHart.
Read MoreState approves slight raise to SUNY budget, does not address personnel wage increases
New York State Division of the Budget passed a budget for 2018-19 with additional funding for SUNY operational requirements, a dismissal of executive budget tax hikes and provisions for anti-workplace sexual harassment.
Read MoreCollege Senate assesses plan to extend winter intersession between fall, spring semesters
The Geneseo College Senate has designed an academic calendar that would incorporate a new winter intersession. The proposed calendar is expected to be voted on at the May 1 College Senate meeting before going to President Denise Battles for the final decision, according to associate professor of biology and Chair of the College Senate Executive Committee Duane McPherson.
Read MoreUpdate: Study abroad office examines communications strategy after unsanctioned third-party program attracts some students
The third-party provider Global Student Embassy worked with Geneseo students for a Nicaragua service trip over winter break, providing monetary incentives to student recruiters and falsely affiliating with the college.
Read MoreSheriff’s office offers Virtual Neighbor Watch initiative using private security footage, causes mixed student opinion
The Livingston County Sherriff’s Office has begun a program that will allow it to access residents’ private security camera footage with their permission. This program is geared toward decreasing crime and has elicited differing feedback from some students.
Read MoreCAS considers additional franchises, local partnerships as it plans to increase services
Campus Auxiliary Services will explore new dining restaurants for the college over the next six months in preparation for an upcoming multi-year capital plan. Students have expressed differing perspectives as to the direction CAS should take.
Read MoreNational rise in anti-Semitism prompts some concern among members of community
New York State has experienced a proliferation of hate crimes targeting the Jewish population and minority groups across college campuses due to a divisive political atmosphere, according to The New York Times. This is creating consternation among some Jewish students and other groups on-campus.
Read MoreCollege looks to former dean as possible replacement for Denise Rotondo, forgoing formal national search
The Geneseo administration has invited SUNY Brockport professor of management Mary Ellen Zuckerman to campus to potentially fill the role of Dean of the School of Business to replace former Dean of the School of Business Denise Rotondo. The decision would bypass the usual process of conducting a national search to fill the dean position.
Read MoreStudent Senate attempts to create 24-hour study space in Bailey Hall as students lament lack of overnight access to buildings
Following two petitions asking for on-campus spaces with 24-hour access, the Student Senate passed a resolution indicating their intentions to try and keep Bailey Hall open for 24-hours during the week.
Read MorePrevalent school shootings lead college to assess safety programs, students question their effectiveness
Following a series of mass shootings across the country, some educational institutions have implemented additional measures to prepare for potential threats. Geneseo has decided not to perform lockdown drills, instead prioritizing other initiatives.
Read MoreFinalized Statement on Diversity gains positive response from campus community
The President’s Commission on Diversity and Community rewrote Geneseo’s official Statement on Diversity and Community. The original statement was written in 2003, and following criticism from some student activists, the administration decided to fully redraft it.
Read MoreDepartment of Transportation plans stop signs at intersection following year-old student petition
The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that it will assess the dangers present at the Main Street, North Street, Court Street and Avon Road intersection and implement a four-way stop.
Read MoreVoter participation decreases in election for 2018-19 SA executive committee
The Undergraduate Student Association Elections Committee announced the results of its election on Tuesday March 27. Around 400 students participated in the electronically administrated election, representing a drop compared to last year, according to the unofficial results posted on Tuesday March 27.
Read MoreInformation Delivery Services struggles with interlibrary loan loads, disrupting multiple research-oriented courses
Various students and faculty have reported issues with Geneseo’s Information Delivery Services. IDS has occasionally been overburdened by the number of requests students make during heavy work periods.
Read MoreMental Health Town Hall educates community, raises questions about quality of resources provided
Geneseo’s Mental Health Task Force held the first ever Geneseo Mental Health Town Hall on March 1. The event emphasized the mental health resources the college currently provides and raised some questions about whether the college has allocated enough energy to the cause.
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