University Planning & Policy Council
(UPPC)
John Delano, Past Chair
R. Michael Range, Current Chair
UPPC Membership
Ex-officio
President, George M. Philip
Provost, Susan D. Phillips
Interim VP For Finance & Business, Steve Beditz
Chair of the University Senate, Eric Lifshin
Immediate Past Chair of the University Senate, R. Michael Range
Dean’s Council Representative, Robert Bangert-Drowns, School of Education
Teaching Faculty:
Eric Eisenbran, CNSE
James Fossett, Rockefeller College, PAP
Richard Johnson, School of Business
Kajal Lahiri, Economics
Cristian Lenart, Mathematics & Stats.
Charles Scholes, Chemistry
Benjamin Shaw, SPH, Health Policy
David Wagner, Sociology
Geoffrey Williams, University Libraries
Professional Faculty:
Tom Bessette, ITS
Scott Birge, Student Life
Patrick Ferlo, PAC
Graduate Student:
Nicholas Fahrenkopf
Staff Support:
Stacy Stern, Finance & Business
UPPC Charge
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Responsible for the oversight and development of the
educational, research and service programs of the University
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Discuss and review proposals for new academic programs and
actions affecting continuance of existing programs; make
recommendations regarding such proposals to the Senate for its
approval
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Discuss and review proposals for new research programs,
centers and facilities and actions affecting continuance of
existing programs
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Seek formal representation on budget advisory bodies
established by the President and Provost, and its representatives
shall report to the Council in order to facilitate the Council’s
review and advice.
UPPC Committees
• Resource Analysis and Planning Committee:
Reviews important recent trends and
developments in the University budget, including
changes in funding sources and expenditures;
reviews development and implementation of the
University’s Strategic Plan
• University Facilities Committee:
Reviews master planning, including planning for
major new buildings and facilities; the operation
of facilities; renovation; and management,
including traffic, transportation, and parking
Action Items for 2009-2010
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Reviewed the initial setup of the Strategic Planning Committee in
Fall 2009, and reviewed the goals identified by the SPC in spring
2010.
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Reviewed and made recommendations regarding several programs
such as Master in Global Affairs, Russian MA, PhD in Organizational
Studies, Minor in Public Health, and others.
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Discussed the Report of the 2009 Graduate Student Support
Doctoral Program Review Panel
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Requested and received information on historical budget data
about the state allocation to UAlbany.
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Discussed PHEEIA and recommended to the senate to endorse the
“Principles” of the act, consistent with the motion passed by the
SUNY Faculty Senate.
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All UPPC members participated in the President’s Budget Advisory
Group (BAG 3) in May/June 2010.
