Adopted Senate Policies

2024-2025

In November, the senate approved that the atrium where the swimming pool is housed in the Robert F. Kennedy gymnasium building, be named the Professor Joseph D. Santora Natatorium, an action to be submitted to the CUNY Board of Trustees on December 16 for their approval.
In December, the senate approved to change the name of the EQLD committee from: “Committee of Environment, Quality of Life, and Disability Issues to “Committee of Environment, Quality of Life, and Accessibility Issues”.
In May, the senate approved the affirmation to support of our colleagues across the City University of New York and the Historic Mission of the City University of New York with an endorsement of the UFS "Together We Stand" Statement.
In May, the senate approved the Credit for Prior Learning for an Industry Credential Report for students who have earned the credential for NY State Emergency Medical Technician Certification.

2023-2024

In December, the Senate voted to postpone the consideration of Academic Departments' Adoption of Official Statements on Artificial Intelligence.
In December, the Senate voted to approve a Statement on Guidance from OAA on Artificial Intelligence.
In December, the Senate voted to approve a Statement on CETL Engagement in Professional Development Related to Artificial Intelligence.
In December, the Senate voted to approve Establishing a Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence in Relation to the WI HIP.
In February, the Senate voted to approve Committee on EQLD By-Laws Amendments.

2022-2023

In October, the Senate voted to change Bylaws of the Committee on WID/WAC
In October, the Senate voted to approve clarification of charges of the Subcommittee on College Accessibility
In November, the Senate voted to change the Academic Fresh Start Policy
In December, the Senate voted to adopt a Senate meeting Videoconferencing Resolution
In April, The Senate voted to temporarily suspend a charge in the Bylaws of the Committee on Committees
In April, the Senate voted to approve forms adopted by the Committee on Pre-College concerning the Credit for Prior Learning Industry Credential Report
In April, the Senate voted to adopt three policies concerning fully online instruction, including Student Online Learning Certification, Faculty Certification for Teaching Online Asynchronous Modality, and Faculty Online Teaching Loads
In May, by Unanimous Consent, the Senate adopted a Resolution commending the governance service of Dr. Phil Pecorino

2021-2022

In October, the Senate voted to change the PNET Evaluation Form of Faculty
In October, the Senate voted to approve strategic and operational plans.
In October, the Senate voted to permanently name the Lucille A. Bova Food Pantry, in honor of former President Diane Call's mother
In February, the Senate voted to adopt a resolution Defending Academic Freedom to Teach About Race and Gender Justice and Critical Race Theory.
In April, the Senate voted to approve the Proposal for a College Policy on Student Evaluations of Faculty.
In April, by Unanimous Consent, the Senate agreed to be signatory to a Faculty Governance Leaders Retraction Request regarding recent grade policy changes made by CUNY Central.
In May, the Senate voted to approve the Proposal of a College Policy Regarding Credit for Prior Learning.

2020-2021

In September, the Senate voted to permanently approve the Proposal on Faculty Access to College Email Lists
In September, the Senate voted to approve the Amendment to WU Grade Policy
In November, the Senate voted to temporarily approve the current PNET Student Evaluation of Faculty Form. The temporary form may be viewed here.
In December, the Senate voted to approve for Fall, 2020 the CR/NC Grade Policy , departments having discretion of which courses would apply
In May, the Senate voted to adopt the President's Task Force on Strategic Planning year end report

2019-2020

In October, the Senate voted to approve the revised Religious Observance Policy

Committee Links

Campus Cultural Centers

Kupferberg Holocaust Center

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

Russian Ballet performing at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center

QPAC: Performing Arts Center

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

Queensborough Art Gallery exterior in the afternoon

QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.