The College Council

The College Council is the governing body of Medgar Evers College. It is responsible for setting policy for the College following the New York State Education Law and the Bylaws of the City University of New York Board of Trustees. Representatives from all groups, faculty, students, staff, alumnae, and community constitute its membership.

Officers of the Council

• President Patricia Ramsey, Ph.D., chairperson
• Zulema Blair, Ph.D., vice-chairperson
• Gelonia Dent, Ph.D., executive secretary
• Shirley Irick, Esq., parliamentarian

The College Council holds monthly meetings throughout the academic year to conduct the business of the College: set, discuss, and vote on policy decisions and assess the general practices at the College. The meetings are announced campus-wide through the Office of Communications at least five days before the meeting date. They are open to the public per the Open Meeting Laws of NY state.

Spring 2023 meeting dates: March 22, April 24, and May 15.