Present: Amanda Bartling, Monique Bernoudy, Virginia Cassidy, Kay Chapman, Glenda Jones, Tifarah Jones, Doreen Mace, Shirley Mashare, Adriana Moreno Nevarez, Judith Lukaszuk, Regina Rahn, Lesley Rigg, Rhonda Robinson, and Christine Stakal.
Absent: Karen Baker, Jill Dunlap, Deborah Haliczer, Adrienne Holloway, Lisa Kay, Celeste Latham, Amy Levin, Erika McCall, Julie Robertson, Josephine Umoren, Talia Whitehead, and Kerith Woodyard.
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Rhonda Robinson in Lowden Hall 304. Rhonda Robinson moved to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2007 meeting. Virginia Cassidy seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously.
Speaker: Tim Griffin from the Ombudsman’s office came to speak to the committee. He gave about information about his office and explained their services. He brought a report from his office explaining data from women on campus (students, faculty, and staff) who have came to the Ombudsman’s office for help. Some of the areas of interest were discussed as they relate to campus climate of women on campus. The commission is going to think about the issues brought up in this meeting from the report Tim gave and discuss at the December 5, 2007 meeting. This report is also available for members to view in the Ombudsman office at any time.
AADR report- Monique Bernoudy reported that there is an online diversity training for employees.
Strategic Plan: Shirley Mashare reported that questions regarding the strategic plan should be forwarded to the Provost’s office. There is also a place on the faculty/staff homepage for comments located under the strategic plan section.
Campus climate and quality of life subcommittee-Judith Lukaszuk reported that Jill Dunlap is working on maternity issues and gathering information for the campus.
She also reported that Campus Safety Policy on Domestic Violence and Stalking is under discussion and will appear at the University council and maybe on the university council’s agenda for January.
STEM: Judith reports that initial surveys have been given to STEM students to gather more information about STEM issues by the STEM Professions Taskforce. She mentioned that there is also a STEM faculty survey.
Life Balance Work Issues: Amy Levin and Lesley Rigg are working on a grant for Faculty Women STEM. Leslie mentioned that they are planning on a kit for chairs in the STEM departments to deal with issues students may have in the programs pending funding.
Professional Development Committee-
1. October 19, 2007 Luncheon:
a. Tanuja Singh, Chair and Professor, Department of Marketing presented on cross-cultural competencies and communication.
b. We had a large turnout, and the presentation was excellent.
2. November 16, 2007 Luncheon:
c. Mira Reisberg, Assistant Professor, Art Department, will be speaking on: Maya Gonzalez: Portrait of the Artist as an Ecofeminist Children’s Book Illustrator".
3. We are in the process of planning the Spring 2008 luncheons.
Awards and Recognition sub-committee- Tifarah Jones reported that we have received 20 nominations for the Outstanding Women Student Award. She also reported that announcements have gone out to Journalism/English majors in their classes and postcards have been sent out. The other awards fliers are being made and will be worked on in the Spring.
Research sub-committee- Leslie Rigg reported that the president has received a copy of the PCSW Campus Climate report and the committee will be meeting with him about clarification in a couple of weeks.
Rhonda Robinson reported that the President had some concerns with budget about some extra money he provided the committee. Rhonda also mentioned that last years annual report is due from the PCSW. She and Josephine are working on completing it.
Leslie Rigg reported that the Provost Task Force for student success is gathering input on any issues associated with student success and they can be forwarded to her personally.
Tifarah Jones reported that the College Parents Group a support group for student parents is looking for help with fundraising, outings, and other areas. She also reported that the group has had recent budget cuts and is looking for other offices on campus to get involved. She will send more information to follow on the group’s needs.
Rhonda Robinson moved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:42 pm, Monique Bernoudy second the motion and it was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 3:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tifarah Jones