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SUNY Purchase Council

The SUNY Purchase 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 SUNY Purchase, Michael Steiper 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.

 

College Council Meetings

As required by New York State Education Law, the SUNY Purchase Council meets a minimum of four times per calendar year at times specified by the Chairperson, and sometimes more frequently.

Meetings occur  at 9:00 a.m. on the days listed below 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 the 2026/2027 academic year include: 

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 9:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026 - 9:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, February 23, 2027 - 9:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, April 27, 2027 - 9:00 a.m.

If you are a community member not affiliated with or employed by SUNY Purchase, and would like to attend an upcoming meeting of the College Council, please email patrick.duffy@purchase.edu

Council Meeting Recordings