Purchase College Council
The Purchase College Council serves as an oversight and advisory body to the campus and to Purchase’s president and senior officers.
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 President of Purchase College, Milagros ‘Milly” Peña also serves as a member of the College Council
A more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of the Council can be found in New York State Education Law, Section 356.
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Jim Bostic, Th.D
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Haina Just-Michael
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Richard Nightingale
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Sophia Pallozzi
2024-2025 Purchase Student Government Association President
College Council Meetings
As required by New York State Education Law, the Purchase College Council meets a minimum of four times per calendar year at times specified by the Chairperson, and sometimes more frequently.
Meetings always occur on a Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. and are offered in a hybrid format.
The in-person location for these meetings is :
President’s Conference Room
Student Services Building 334
Dates for College Council meetings for 2024/2025 academic year are as follows:
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025
If you are a community member not affiliated with or employed by Purchase College, and would like to attend an upcoming meeting of the College Council, please email patrick.duffy@purchase.edu