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The Faculty Council, which has been in existence for over two
decades at Manhattan School of Music, is a body of volunteer faculty
members elected by the faculty at large to represent and consider
their interests and issues. Historically, the Council is responsible
for writing and revising the Faculty Handbook and Bylaws which accompany
faculty contracts each year and which govern and empower the faculty.
Our goal is to facilitate communication with:
- The faculty, by hearing and addressing their concerns
- The administration, by inviting various guests to our meetings
- The Senior Staff, by attending meetings and updating them on
our activities
- The Executive Officers, by holding a monthly meeting in order
to find solutions and resolutions for faculty concerns and issues
Faculty Council Members (2007–2008)
Phillip
Kawin — president
Per
Brevig — vice president
Hayes
Biggs — secretary
Hayes
Biggs (Theory)
Per
Brevig (Brass)
Paul
Cohen (Woodwinds)
Anthony
de Mare (Keyboard Skills)
John
Forconi (Accompanying)
Reiko
Futing (Theory and Composition)
Lisa
Isenstead (Humanities)
Phillip
Kawin (Piano)
Rhoda
Levine (Related Vocal Studies)
Karen
Beardsley Peters (Related Vocal Studies)
Ashley
Putman (Voice)
Alan
Stepansky (Strings)
Negotiating Committee
Executive Officers:
Robert Sirota, President
Richard Adams, Vice President/Dean of Faculty and Performance
Carol Matos, Director of Administration and Human Relations
Faculty Council Representatives:
All Council officers, plus revolving representatives from the Council
as needed
Being Heard and Getting Involved
There are various ways to communicate with the Faculty Council
and to be involved in Council activities.
One way is to e-mail us directly at facultycouncil@msmnyc.edu.
Another way is to write down your concerns and deposit them in the
box to your immediate right as you walk past the mailboxes on your
way into the mailroom. If you would rather discuss an issue(s) with
the Faculty Council in person, you can — by calling or e-mailing
— arrange a date and time to meet with the Council to air
your concern(s).
Your final and most involving option is to run for a seat on the
Faculty Council. Nominations are accepted each year in April. You
can nominate yourself, or a colleague can nominate you. Elections
are held at the end of April with notification of election results
posted in early May. E-mail
us if you would like more detailed information.
News and Activities
- Faculty Council meetings are held monthly in either Heckscher
Children’s Library or the boardroom.
- Minutes of these meetings are sent to all faculty and staff
via school-issued e-mail addresses.
- Negotiating Committee meetings and meetings with the Senior
Staff are held monthly.
- Faculty Council subcommittee meetings are ongoing.
- The Faculty Council schedules at least one annual meeting with
the entire faculty invited.
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