Present: Barbara Burrell, Virginia Cassidy, Stacie Elder, Deborah Haliczer, Sharon Howard, Lisa King, Kelli Lyon Johnson, Amy Levin, Kathy Lockard, William Minor, Sue Ouellette, Jie Song, Josephine Umoren, Pat Vary.
Absent: Stacy Allie, Karen Baker, Susan Carter, Joanne Dempsey, Phinette Maszka, Julia Sober, Marilyn Stromborg.
Meeting called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Chair Sue Ouellette in Lowden Hall 304. A motion was made by Amy Levin to accept the revised minutes from the May 8, 2002 meeting and the September 11, 2002 minutes. Barbara Burrell seconded the motion. Minutes were unanimously approved.
Affirmative Action Diversity Resources (AADR) Sharon Howard reported that the last meeting was canceled. They will meet again November 5th. Admasu Zike has agreed to serve as Interim Director of Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources (AADR). During Dr. Zike's role as Interim Director, Karen Baker will serve as Chief of Staff of the Center for Diversity Resources.
The Campus Climate and Quality of Life subcommittee reported that Deborah Haliczer has presented our recommendations regarding the Policy Statement on Domestic Violence and Stalking to the document committee working with the Department of Justice Grant.
It was suggested that this sub-committee should monitor NIU policies as part of their functions to insure quality of life for the women of NIU.
The insurance contraceptive coverage issue is being discussed tomorrow at the Benefits committee meeting. It is anticipated that a letter of support will move forward in the near future.
Personal and Professional Development subcommittee chair, Jie Song, reported that the October 11th Networking Luncheon was very successful with 44 women in attendance. A letter has been sent to approximately 200 new women faculty and staff who have been employed since January 2001 explaining the Networking Luncheons and inviting them to future luncheons. We are already receiving reservations for the November 6th luncheon. Speakers are being scheduled for Spring and suggestions for speakers are being received by Dr. Song from people who have attended the luncheons and PCSW members. If you know of someone who you would like to suggest as a speaker for one of the luncheons please contact Dr. Song with their information.
Research subcommittee. Pat Vary and Bill Minor both attended the recent Salary Equity Committee meeting. Joe Grush and Fred Kitterle did a LA&S salary study presentation.
The tenure stop-the-clock issue will be dealt with by a separate sub-committee.
It was suggested that since the salary and stop the clock issues are being addressed that the research subcommittee should address the issue of women students in math, science, and engineering, i.e, the per cent of majors that are female, whether the numbers are up or down, etc.
Awards and Recognition subcommittee. Susan Carter was not available for a report but did relay that the committee is working on the review of current requirements and possible restructuring of the award requirements, especially for the Stricklin Award.
A motion was made by Lisa King and seconded by Bill Minor to fund this years Women's History Month poster up to but not to exceed the amount of $600 for printing and $200 for design. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Pat Vary and seconded by Kathy Lockard. The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. by Chair Sue Ouellette.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty L. Baugh