After approval of the Minutes, Dr. Allen Spiegel gave his Dean’s report. He reported that the Board had unanimously approved a merger agreement resolution that was important for degree granting approval, essentially changing the school’s name from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Inc to simply the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He then announced the names of the faculty members whom the Board of Trustees had approved for tenure: Felipe Diaz-Griffero, Teresa DiLorenzo, Aristea Galanopoulou, Jonathan Lai, Charles Hall, Sophie Molholm, David Sharp, Xingxing Zang, Deyou Zheng.

After his report, Dr. Spiegel was presented with a commemorative plaque from the Einstein Senate.

Dr. Jeff Segall, for his Speaker’ report, noted that he had not provided the annual report to the Board of Trustees due to scheduling concerns. He then sent a letter to Drs. Einiger and Safyer summarizing his report noting both the positive elements of the transition but expressing concern regarding possible negative consequences of the way the recent leadership transition in Pediatrics has been handled.

Several Senate members stated that the letter should not have been sent without first consulting the Senate. It was agreed that the Senate Council would evaluate the letter and decide on an appropriate course of action.

Dr. Kelvin Davies reported on the activity of the committee on committees, specifically on new members of the Quality of Life Committee. Mr. Neil Kaplan will become the new chair of the committee, and IT will be represented by Mr. Shailesh Shenoy.

Dr. Matt Gamble, Senate treasurer, reported on the status of the Senate funds and invited the faculty to contribute via the Paypal account accessible through the Senate website.

Mr. Neil Kaplan presented a report on the Einstein campus security.