• After approval of the Minutes, Dr. Tomaselli gave the Dean’s report,

updating the Senate on the strategic plan for Einstein and on the ongoing

leadership searches. Hires in the Development Office and in Research

Operations were also announced.

• Ms. Suzanne Locke announced the upgrade of the Cayuse grant submission

software and a few changes in the Office of grant support operations.

• Mr. Shailesh Shenoy presented updates on email migration, networking

and multimedia improvements.

• Dr. Segall announced the approval of the first set of amendments to the

Senate bylaws.

• Dr. Nico Moshe presided over the election of the new Senate officers.

o New Senate Speaker will be Dr. Julia Arnsten.

o New Senate Vice Speaker will be Dr. Jonathan Lai.

o Dr. Antonio Di Cristofano was confirmed as Secretary.

o Dr. Matthew Gamble was confirmed as Treasurer.