Einstein Senate

Council Meeting: Wednesday, January 6, 2021

ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 
MINUTES OF SENATE COUNCIL MEETING 

WED JAN 6, 2021

FINAL

PRESENT: Dr. Ed Burns; Ms. Shelly Motzkin

VIA ZOOM: Drs. Gordon Tomaselli, Julia Arnsten, Jonathan Lai, Jacqueline Achkar, Jonathan Alpert, Teresa DiLorenzo, Chandan Guha, Carmen Isasi, Nadine Katz, Marla Keller, Susan Klugman, Victor Schuster, Pamela Stanley, Sylvia Suadicani, Allison Ludwig, Nerys Benfield; Mr. Ryan Graff

ABSENT: Dr. Kalyani Dhusia

EXCUSED: Dr. Matthew Gamble 

  1. This was the first meeting of the 2021 Senate Council; there was a round of introductions.
  2. The appointment of two Assistant Professors to the Council, based on the previous nomination ballot results. The Council approved invitation of the two highest Assistant Professors (one each Clinical and Preclinical) to the Council meetings.
  3. Dr. Arnsten reported on her discussions with the Einstein legal counsel on proposed wording for the senate bylaws.
  4. COVID-19 vaccine roll-out strategy for Einstein campus was discussed. Vaccination of eligible Einstein/Montefiore staff began on Jan 7, 2021.
  5. The Council discussed agenda items for upcoming Senate Council meetings.

The meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, 
Jonathan Lai, Ph.D. 
Vice Speaker, Einstein Senate