University at Albany, State University of New York
Contact UAlbany Directories Calendars & Schedules Visitors Site Index Search
Admissions Academics Research IT Services Libraries Athletics
Council Home
About the Council
Meetings
Powers & Duties
 

 
 
 
University Council
 

UAlbany students in the libraryThe University at Albany Council serves as an oversight and advisory body to the campus and to UAlbany's president and senior administration. In accordance with New York State Education Law, the Council comprises ten members; nine who are appointed to seven-year terms by the governor of the State of New York, and one student member elected in alternating years from among the campus' undergraduate and graduate students. The chair is appointed by the Governor

A more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of the Council can be found in New York State Education Law, Article 8, Section 356.

Council Members
 

Daniel C. Tomson
Daniel C. Tomson, Esq.

New York, NY
 
 
Pierre L. Alric
Pierre L. Alric '69

Schenectady, NY
 
 
Robert P. Balachandran
Robert P. Balachandran, Esq. '88

New York, NY
 
Kevin M. Bronner
Kevin M. Bronner, Ph.D. '70
Loudonville, NY
 
Patricia A. Caldwell Patricia A. Caldwell '75
New York, NY
 
John R. Fallon, Jr.
John R. Fallon, Jr., Esq. '77

New York, NY
 
Michael A. Montario
Michael A. Montario '73
Howes Cave, NY
 
Michael R. Stein
Michael R. Stein '75
Cooperstown, NY
 

Elected Student


Joshua Sussman '10

Roslyn Heights, NY

 

 

Graduate Student Delegate

Glenn Pichardo
Glenn Pichardo '08

Menands, NY
 

Faculty Representative


Professor Eric Lifshin



 
 

Alumni Representative


William McCann '86 '87
 
Niskayuna, NY

 

 
     
 


For more information about the University Council please contact James P. Doellefeld, Secretary to the University Council at (518) 956-8068.

Top of page