What's New?

Academic Senate to meet Feb. 4

The first meeting of the Academic Senate for Spring 2005 will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, in the Coykendall Science Building Auditorium. Please note the new location. The meeting schedule for the semester is posted on the Faculty Governance Web site, www.newpaltz.edu/governance, in addition to messages sent out in advance of the meetings. For more information, phone the Faculty Governance office at x2891.

Faculty and staff meet on new schedule

The Faculty and Professional Staff will hold the first meeting of the Spring 2005 semester at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the Coykendall Science Building auditorium. Please note the changes in day, time and location. The meeting will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. Please consult the Faculty Governance Web site, www.newpaltz.edu/governance, for a handy reminder of the meeting schedule. For further information, phone x2891, the office of Faculty Governance.

Administrative Affairs announces changes

The Vice President for Administration is pleased to announce two additions to the administrative affairs management team. Patrick Ryan is now the director of accounting services. Previously, Ryan had served as the assistant director of grant services in Sponsored Programs for more than five years. In addition, Martha Trainor is the new payroll manager. She replaces the recently retired Lori Tunkel. Trainor has been a part of the Administrative Affairs team for more than six years. Previously she had been in Accounts Payable and, most recently, in Human Resources. Congratulations!

Parking policy questions?

Please be advised that there is a Parking Committee that meets once a month to review parking policy and concerns. The committee members are: Shelly Wright (President's Office); John Shupe (Facilities Management); Ray Bryant (University Police); Chris DeLape (Fine and Performing Arts); Mary Griffin (Education); Julie Majak (Administrative Services); Corinna Caracci (Residence Life); and Victoria Passarella (SA Representative). Contact any of the committee members if you have a concern that you would like to have addressed at the next meeting. Parking policy and regulations can be found at www.newpaltz.edu/parking. The Web site includes a campus parking lot map, an explanation of the appeals process, an online appeal form, parking permit applications and more.