Commission on Diversity and Inclusion

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2014

Noon – 1:45 p.m.

President’s Conference Room

Present:Executive Committee Members–Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, CODI Chair;

Dr. Judith Rodriguez,CODI Associate Chair and Chair for CODI Academic Enhancement Committee; Mr. Oupa Seane,Chair for CODI Initiatives Committee;

Ms. Edythe Abdullah, Chair for CODI Recruitment and Retention Committee; and

Dr. Jay Coleman,Chair for CODI Sub-Committee on Faculty Recruitment and Retention

Ex-Officio Member- Ms. Tarah Trueblood

CODI Staff- Ms. Cheryl Gonzalez andMs. Flora Coleman

Guests - None

  1. Call to Order/Welcome/Introductions

The meeting was called to order at 12:09p.m. by Chair Wilder. A quorum was verified.

  1. Adoption of Agenda/Minutes

Today’s agenda and minutes of June 4, 2014 Executive Committee Meeting were moved for adoption by Ms. Abdullah and seconded by Dr. Rodriguez. A vote wascalled and the Committee unanimously approved both

  1. Updates from Chairwoman, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder

Updates were included with new business.

  1. Standing Committee/Subcommittee Reports
  1. Academic Enhancement - Dr. Judith Rodriguez

Dr. Rodriguez sought ideas on activities/initiativesfor the Enhancement Committeeto focus upon?

  1. Climate Survey - Ms. Edythe Abdullah

Ms. Abdullah discussed the Climate Survey. The Student Survey will be implemented October 13 or 16.

  1. Old Business
  1. Strategic Planning
  2. Bylaws

Dr. Rodriguez stated that the bylaws have been updated, approved and completed.

  1. Presidential Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Mr. Seane stated that he met with Ms. Gonzalez to discuss the Committee and Week of One. He hasnot scheduled an Initiatives Committee Meeting. Mr. Seane informed the Committee that Vice President Gonzalez agreed with the focus on Veterans for the 2015 Week of One. Mr. Seane will provide dates later.

  1. Other

Ms. Gonzalez asked about the Recruitment and Retention Chair and stated that Associate Provost Coleman is interested in serving as Chair. Ms. Gonzalez also stated or suggested that Vice President Rachelle Gottlieb be contacted to Chair the Staff Sub-Committee. Ms. Abdullah stated that someone should contact Mr. Van Schoor and inform him that the Committee is being restructured. Dr. Abdullah will handle said assignment.

Dr. Abdullah stated that she met with the Deans and Department Chairs. They have a new recruitment outlet to use. Ms. Cathy Cole is working on a Web Page for Faculty Recruitment.

The Provost search was discussed.

  1. New Business
  1. CODI Kick-Off Reception

Dr. Wilder discussed the details of the upcoming CODI Kick-off Reception, scheduled 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2014. She informed the group that she met with Dr. Serwatka to discuss the CODI budget and he agreed to fund meals for all Commission meetings including the Kick-Off Reception. The Reception will begin with a welcome and introductions. The President will speak for approximately 4-5 minutes about his vision for the Commission. Each Committee Chair will talk briefly about their Committee.

  1. Announcements
  • The HEED Award was discussed. Ms. Gonzalez stated that the announcement will be added to the website.
  • Dr. Wilder announced an upcoming Panel Discuss on Race and Justice, featuring her and Attorney Mark O’Mara, scheduled 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Adam W. Herbert University Center.
  • Discussed was a Community Representative on the Commission.

Dr. Wilder stated that she will meet with the President Tuesday, and will see how he wants it handled.

  1. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 1:09 p.m.

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Commission on Diversity and Inclusion

Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2014