Resolutions
(Vote Count) (For-Opposed-Abstain)
Embedded Files
2025-2026
2025-2026
Fall 2026
Budget and Planning Chairs Resolution
(UFS Resolutions, All Endorsed by Voice Vote)
Support Pre-Prof and Pre-Graduate Test Preparation resources and exam fees, subsidies (204-06-01)
Strengthening Support for Student's Basic Needs (204-05-01)
Strengthening System Level Support for Pre-Prof, Pre-Graduate Advising (204-04-01)
Continued Support for Title 11 Preparations (204-03-01)
EC Endorsing Our National Call to Actions (204-02-01)
Faculty Assessment for Transfer Credits (204-01-01)
2026 October 2nd
CAP Resolution Creating a multi-award Program (23/0/0)
Spring 2026
2026 May 15th
Data Transparency SAS Chairs Resolution (24/0/1)
Micro-Credential in Business Leadership and Ethics (19/0/0)
BS in Data Science and AI CAP Resolution (23/0/0)
Micro-Credential in Data Analytics CAP Resolutions (20/0/0)
Micro-Credential in AI for Computer Scientists CAP Resolution (22/0/0)
Micro-Credential in Foundations of AI CAP Resolution (24/0/0)
Approval of the Candidates for Graduation Spring 2026 (22/0/0)
2026 May 1st
Micro-Credential in Digital Communication CAP Resolution (26/0/0)
Micro-Credential Multimedia Journalism CAP Resolution (23/0/0)
2026 April 17th
CAP Resolution Combined Program BA/BS Sociology and MA Liberal Studies (19/0/0)
CAP Resolution Combined Program BS in Criminology and MA in Liberal Studies (22/0/0)
CAP Resolution Combined Program BA in Psychology and MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (20/0/0)
CAP Resolution Combined Program BA in Media & Communications, MA in Liberal Studies (20/0/0)
CAP Resolution Combined Program BA in Black Studies, MA in Liberal Studies (20/0/0)
Fall 2025
2025 December 12th
CAP Resolution master's in science in Integrative Neuroscience (23/0/0)
2025 November 7th
UFS Resolutions endorsed by Acclamation and Endorsed by the OW Faculty Senate
Safeguarding Free Expression and Privacy (201-08-03)
SUNY Wide Doxxing Policy and Photography and Recording (201-07-01)
Defending Shard Governance in Texas (201-05-01)
Supporting the Faculty Council of Community Colleges (201-04-01)
Safeguarding Process and Privacy (201-04-01)
2025 October 24th, (Senate)
EC Resolution AI Policy committee (Approved by Acclamation)
CAP Resolution MC For Techniques in Forensic Investigation (21/0/0)
2025 October 10th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution MC in AI in Society (20/0/0)
2024-2025
Spring 2025
2025 May 9th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution BA in Histotechnology (21/0/0)
CAP Resolution BA in Media Production (21/0/0)
CAP Resolution in PR and Strategic Communication (21/0/0)
CAP Resolution Micro in Civil Rights (21/0/0)
CAP Resolution Micro in Ethics (20/0/0)
CAP Resolution BA-MA English and Liberal Studies (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution BA-MA History and Liberal Studies (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution MC in Psychological Foundation of Substance Use (23/0/0)
2025 April 11th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution Distance Education Format SOB (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution Micro Spanish Language and Culture Study Abroad (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution Micro Scriptwriting and Media Creation in Spanish (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution Minor Spanish Language Media Creation (23/0/0)
2025 March 14th, (Senate)
SOB Resolution on Faculty Handbook (23/0/0)
Fall 2024
2024 December 6th, (Senate)
UFS Resolution Faculty Freedom and Hyflex Teaching Modality (Acclamation)
UFS Resolution Recommendation adoption of the Okanagan Charter for Health (Acclamation)
2024 November 8th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution for Minor in Finance (24/0/0)
CAP Resolution 5 Year Combined BA in PEL and MA in liberal Studies (22/0/0)
2023-2024
2023-2024
2024 May 17th, (Senate)
CAP 5yr Guideline Revisions Resolution (Unanimous)
APPC Dual Degrees Double Major Policy Resolution (22/0/0)
CAP Combined BS in Math and MS in Data Science Resolution (25/0/0)
CAP Combined BS Computer Science MS in Data Science Resolution (26/0/0)
CAP Resolution of BS in Data Science (27/0/0)
CAP Certificate in Post-Bac in Pre-Health Resolution (24/0/0)
CAP Program Revision BPS Histotechnology Resolution (24/0/0)
CAP Business Analytics Specialization Resolution (22/0/0)
CAP Minor in Consumer Psychology Resolution (19/0/0)
2024 April 5th, (Senate)
Asian Studies Resolution (21/0/0)
UFS Resolution To Uphold Title V1 Of Civil Rights Act Of 1964 (22/0/0)
UFS Professional Staff Advancement Resolution (20/0/0)
UFS Endorse Potsdam Faculty Resolution (20/0/0)
2024 Feb 2nd, (Senate)
CAP Resolution for MS in Neuroscience (25/0/0)
Fall 2023
2023 Dec 1st, (Senate)
UFS Resolution Micro-credential Program (26/0/0)
UFS NYS Budget Allocation (23/0/0)
2022-2023
2022-2023
Spring 2023
2023 May 26th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution Performing Arts Minor (26-0-0)
CAP Resolution BSMS accelerated Forensic Accounting (23-0-0)
CAP Resolution DEIJ Micro-credential (25-0-0)
2023 May 19th, (Senate)
MCTF II Resolution Recommendations (Acclamation)
FCCC resolution on "Inclusive Access" (Acclamation)
FCCC Resolution in support of Academic Freedom (Acclamation)
BWG Resolution- Professional Staff Reps (22-5-3)
Resolution in honor of President Emeritus Butts (Acclamation)
Fall 2022
2022 December 2nd, (Senate)
LEC resolution on SUNY Gen. Ed. Implementation Guidance (23-0-0)
Academic Policy Repository Resolution (23-0-1)
2022 November 18th (Senate)
Resolution to establish OER college-wide committee (23-0-1)
2022 September 9th (Senate)
Elections to the EC August 20, 2021 (Unanimous Consent)
2021-2022
2021-2022
Spring 2022
2022 June 3rd, (Senate)
Resolution to Reestablish the Ad Hoc Student Course Feedback Evaluations Committee (16/10/1)
CAP Resolution for Proposal Foundations Applied Behavior Change Micro-Credential (26/0/0)
2022 May 20th, (Senate)
LEC/CAP Resolution Guidelines for Academic Assess Data Management Endorsement (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution for a Program Proposal for BA in Black Studies (23-0-0)
CAP Resolution SPS Faculty Advisory Committee Permanent Structure (22-0-0)
2022 May 6th, (Full Faculty)
CAP Resolution Proposal for BA in Women's, Gender Sexuality Studies (25-0-0)
CAP Resolution Proposal for Micro-credential in the Foundation of Creative Writing (23-0-0)
CAP Resolution for Revision Proposal for BS Public Health & Master Plan Amendment (21-0-0)
UUP Resolution for Greater Job Security for Contingent Faculty (26-0-0)
Resolution on the Approval of Candidates for Graduation Spring 2022 (Unanimous)
2022 April 8th, (Senate)
Resolution to Approve Recommendations of Full-Time Faculty Task Force (24-0-0)
Resolution Receive Recommendations of Full Time Faculty Task Force (24-0-4)
Fall 2021
2021 Dec 10th, (Senate)
Resolution for the Renovation and Addition of Natural Science Building (26-0-0)
2021 Oct 8th, (Senate)
Resolution to Extend the PARITY committee for additional year from 2021-22 (Unanimous)
2021 Sept 10th, (Senate)
Resolution on Elections to the Executive Committee (Physical: 6-0-0 | Online: 20-0-1 | Total: (26-0-1)
2020-2021
2020-2021
Spring 2021
2021 May 28th, (Senate)
Resolution AC in Forensic Accounting (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution Revised Minor in Environmental Studies (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution Minor in Community Action Psychology (Unanimous Consent)
2021 May 21st, (Electronic Vote)
Resolution for the IT Governance and Advisory Committee (17-1-1)
Resolution to Enhance and Modernize the Research Enterprise at the College at Old Westbury (15-2-2)
2021 May 14th, (Senate)
Resolution PRODiG (Unanimous Consent)
APPC Resolution on Changes to Language in College Policy Concerning the Consequences of Probation (Unanimous Consent)
APPC Resolution to Adopt the SUNY FACT2 Recommendation on Requiring Cameras (Unanimous Consent)
Resolution on Flex Modality Training (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution MC in Forensic Accounting (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution AC in Accounting (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution BS in Physics (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution Certificate in 3D Digital Fab and Design (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution PA BA in Media Production: Nonfiction Audio and Video (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution for Minor MC Revision Process (Unanimous Consent)
Resolution to Create an Ad Hoc Open Educational Resources (OER) Committee (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution on the Name of the Faculty Judicial Committee (Unanimous Consent)
2021 April 9th, (Senate)
TLRC Resolution on Adjunct Compensation for Pedagogical Development (Unanimous Consent)
2021 March 19th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution MC in Workplace Communication and Information Technology (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution PA BA in Black Studies (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution PA BA in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution PA BS in Public Health (Unanimous Consent)
2021 February 19th, (Electronic Vote)
Resolution to Create the Innovative Laboratory (18/2/1)
2021 February 16th, (Electronic Vote)
Resolution CR-NC Spring 2021 (22-0-2)
Fall 2020
2020 December 4th (Senate)
APPC Resolution on Reinstatement Procedure (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution MC in Professional Skills for the Workplace (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution MC in Spanish Translation (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution Minor in Community Health (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution Post Grad Awarding of MC for Spring and Summer 2020 Grads (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution MC Requirements Revisions (Unanimous Consent)
2020 November 23 (Electronic vote)
CR-NC Resolution (19-2-2)
2020 October 23rd (Senate)
Resolution PARITY committee (Unanimous Consent)
2020 October 9th (Senate)
Resolution in Support of Increased Communication and Transparency from IT (Unanimous Consent)
2019-2020
2019-2020
Spring 2020
2020 June 6th, (Electronic Vote)
Resolution in Support of the Black Lives Matter Movement (25-1-0)
2020 May 15th, (Senate)
Adjunct Compensation Resolution (Unanimous Consent)
MC Resolution in Foundations of Non-Profit Management (Unanimous Consent)
Resolution For The Proposal For a MC in the foundation of Cognitive Neuropschology (Unanimous Consent)
MC Resolution in Neuropsychopharmacology (Unanimous Consent)
Minor in Pre-Health Profession Resolution (Unanimous Consent)
2020 April 3rd, (Senate)
CAP MC Resolution of Advanced Television/Video Production (Unanimous Consent)
CAP MC Resolution of Television News Production (Unanimous Consent)
CAP MC Resolution of Non-Fiction Video Production (Unanimous Consent)
Fall 2019
2019 December 6th, 2019 (Senate)
Resolution Open Access Policy (Unanimous Consent)
APPC Resolution on Academic Clemency Policy (Unanimous (Unanimous Consent)
Resolution of Replacement of Freshman with First-Year (Unanimous Consent)
Resolution of STEM Building Addition and Renovation Project (Unanimous Consent)
2019 September 6th, (Senate)
Resolution mold -health threatening work condition (Unanimous Consent)
2018-2019
2018-2019
Spring 2019
2019 May 17th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution Program For A BS in BIo In Formatics (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution For Formation Of SPS Advisory Committee (16/0/7)
CAP Resolution For Advanced Certificate In Video For Professional Development (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution Accept New Guidelines For The Five Year Review (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution Micro-Credential in Foundational Counseling Skills (23/0/1)
CAP Resolution Micro-Credential in Estate, Gift & Taxation (23/0/1)
CAP Resolution Micro-Credential in Business Taxation (22/0/0)
CAP Resolution Minor in Chemistry (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution BS in Physics (Program Announcement) (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution BS in Physics(Program Announcement) (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution Minor in Physics (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution BS in Economics (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution BA in Environmental Studies (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution 5yr Combined BA in American Studies and /Ma in Lib Studies (22/0/0)
Resolution Revised Manual for Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure (19/0/3)
CAP Resolution on a Study of IT Governance (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution to extend Ad Hoc Open Educational OER Faculty Committee (Unanimous)
2019 April 5th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution Combined BS/MAT in BIO Adolescence (24/0/0)
CAP Resolution Program Reviews/Assessment Reports Repository 5yr (24/0/0)
2019 February 15th, (Senate)
APPC Resolution on UK-System A-and AS-Level Transfer Credit (Unanimous Consent)
GEC Resolution on Leap Implementation (Unanimous Consent)
Resolution on Proposal for SPARR Committee (24/0/0)
Fall 2018
2018 November 2nd, (Senate)
American Studies Smart Classroom Technology Resolution (26/0/1)
2018 September 21st, (Senate)
Resolution Annual Shared Governance Orientation (Unanimous Consent)
2017-2018
2017-2018
Spring 2018
2018 MAY 25th, (Electronic Vote)
CAP Resolution for Economics Minor (19-0-0)
2018 MAY 18th, (Senate)
OER Resolution (21-0-0)
2018 APR 27th, (Senate)
Resolution on the Conduct of Senate Meetings (20-0-0)
2018 MAR 16th, (Senate)
Parking Lot Resolution (15-3-3)
2016-2017
2016-2017
Spring 2017
2017 MAY 19th, (Senate)
Applied Learning Resolution (18-0-0)
CAP Resolution for Teaching English Programs (17-0-1)
2017 APR 28th, (Senate)
Shuttle Report and Resolution (19-0-0)
2017 APR 7th, (Senate)
CAP Therapeutic Horsemanship Resolution (17-0-1)
CAP Neuro Psych Minor Resolution (13-0-3)
Academic Integrity Policy Resolution (17-0-0)
2017 FEB 17th, (Senate)
APPC Resolution on Honors College Admission (Approved By Voice Vote)
Affirmation of support for undocumented students (Approved By Voice Vote)
UFS Resolution on Assessment Practices (Approved By Voice Vote)
UFS Resolution on Contact Hours (Approved By Voice Vote)
UFS Resolution to Create Transgender Health Care Education (Approved By Voice Vote)
UFS Resolution on "Petition to make all SUNY locations Sanctuary Campuses (Approved By Voice Vote)
Fall 2016
2016 DEC 16th, (Senate)
American Studies Resolution: Sanctuary Campus (Approved By Voice)
2016 DEC 02 (SENATE) All UFS Resolutions Endorsed by OWFS By Voice Vote (FSR-F16-07 through 11)
Faculty and Professional Staff Membership on College/University Councils
Implementation of Applied Learning
UFS Requesting Full Complements on College/University Councils
UFS Resolution on Faculty Oversight of Micro-Credentials and Other Emerging Learning Experiences
2015-2016
2015-2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
2016 May 12th, (Senate)
APC Resolution for Automatic Linkage between Pre/Post Course Registration (Unanimous Consent)
APC Updated Resolution on Residency Requirements (Unanimous Consent)
2016 April 22nd, (Senate)
CAP Resolution MS in Data Analytics (20/0/0)
GEC Resolution on LEAP Essential Learning Outcomes (Unanimous Consent)
2016 April 8th, 2016
CAP Resolution MS in Childhood Special Education (23/0/0)
CAP Resolution Minor in Digital Design and Marketing (22/0/0)
TLC Resolution on Migration from Google to Microsoft (24/0/0)
2016 March 11th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution on Minor in Italian Studies (21/0/0)
CAP Resolution in Entertainment and Sports Management (12/2/9)
CAP Resolution BA in Environmental Studies and Sustainability (21/0/1)
CAP Resolution BS in Environmental Sciences and Systems (21/0/0)
Resolution for Faculty Review of Marketing (Unanimous Consent)
2016 January 29 (Senate)
CAP Resolution BA in Hispanic Latin American Cultural Studies (Unanimous Consent)
Fall 2015
2015-Dec 18th, (Senate)
Resolution Program Proposal for MS in Literacy (Approved by Voice Vote)
2015-Nov 13th, (Senate)
Resolution on Family Medical Leave Policy (27-0-0)
2015-Oct 30th, (Senate)
Resolution MS Forensics Accounting (20-0-01)
Resolution on Salary Compression (26-0-0)
2015 Sept 25 (Senate)
Resolution MS. in Healthcare Management (20-0-01)
2014-2015
Spring 2015
2015 April 24th, (Senate)
2015 March 27th, (Senate)
CAP Resolution SOE Combined BA, MAT in English and Adolescent Education (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution SOE Combined BA, MAT in Spanish and Adolescent Education (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution SOE Combined BA, MAT in Math and Adolescent Education (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution SOE Combined BA, MAT in Social Studies and Adolescent Education (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution SOE Combined BA, MAT in Chemistry and Adolescent Education (Unanimous Consent)
2015 February 27, (Senate)
Resolution for the Purchase of Scranton (Unanimous Consent)
Fall 2014
2014 December 5th, (Senate)
Resolution on the Provost's Gen Ed Proposal to the Gen Ed Committee (21/1/0)
2014-October 31st, (Senate)
UFS Resolutions 168-01 Through 07 (Endorsed By Unanimous Consent)
Resolution to Revise Governance Compensation Policy (24/0/01)
Resolution on Expanding the By-Laws Committee (Unanimous Consent)
2013-2014
2013-2014
Spring 2014
2014 MAY 23th, (Senate)
Resolution on Climate (22-1-2)
Resolution on Proposed Schedule Change (20-3-2)
Resolution on Seamless Transfer Implementation (21-1-3)
Resolution on Shared Governance in Commencement (23-1-1)
CAP resolution on BA in Hispanic and Latin American Cultural Studies (22-0-0)
CAP resolution on MS in Adolescence Special Education (7-12) Professional Certification (23-0-0)
CAP resolution on MS in Adolescence Special Education (7-12) Initial to Professional Certification (23-0-0)
CAP resolution on MS in Childhood Special Education - Professional Certification (23-0-0)
CAP resolution on MS in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Small Business Management (23-0-0)
CAP resolution on MS in Forensic Accounting (23-0-0)
CAP resolution on MS in Healthcare Management (23-0-0)
CAP resolution on MS in Literacy Education - Professional Certification (23-0-0)
CAP resolution on MS in Social Science Research (23-0-0)
2014 MAY 9th, (Full Faculty)
CAP Resolution: BS in Public Health (approved by voice vote)
2014 FEB 28nd, (Senate)
Fall 2013
2013 DEC 6th, (Senate)
Resolution on 5-Year Reviews (Unanimous Consent)
CAP Resolution Minor in Hispanic and Latin American Cultures (Unanimous Consent)
2013 NOV 1st, (Senate)
Resolution Academic Ed and Governance Space (Unanimous Consent)
Access To and Priority in Master Schedule Resolution (Unanimous Consent)
2012-2013
2012-2013
Spring 2013
2013 MAY 17th, (Senate)
CAP resolution - MS in Data Analytics
2013 MAY 10th, (Full Faculty)
Resolution on Sexual Harassment Policy
2013 APR 19th, (Senate)
Changes to General Education Procedures (15-0-6)
CAP Resolution MALS Degree (17-0-1)
2013 MAR 15, (Senate)
Resolution tentative UUP contract (Approved by voice vote)
Fall 2012
2012 SEP 21st, (FULL FACULTY)
Resolution on Parking and Transportation (Approved by Voice Vote)
2011-2012
2011-2012
Spring 2012
2012 MAY 18th, (Senate)
IRB motions regarding faculty training
CAP resolution SOB curriculum change
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