WORKING TOGETHER MEETING

Thursday May 30, 2013

2:00pm-4:00pm

Minutes

Chair: Helen Huang

Attendance:

Joanne Bedasie / Kurt Binnie / Elizabeth Broccoli
Lara Cartmale / Jun Cheng / Diane Cosentino
Gina Dangoy / Blanche Douglas / Bessie Giannikos
Dominic Goveas / Susan Hall / Joanne Lawson
Pierre Lee / Nelly Leizerovich / Mary Lovatsis
Suzanne Micallef / Debbie Mparoutoglou / Wing Ng
Carol Oblak / Madelaine Panoulias / Morgan Selvanathan
Yasmeen Tafhti

Note taker: Elaine Taguchi

1) Welcome & CAO Update – Helen Huang

Helen welcomed everyone to the meeting. She reminded us that this is a BYOM meeting – Bring Your Own Mug.

Teacher Education Realignment Survey: Helen expressed thanks for everyone’s participation in the survey. She noted that the voice of the Community has been heard and is appreciated. Once the results have been tabulated and reviewed, the Community will be informed of the next step.

JWT update: We are anticipating a new home page and prospective student page by September. JWT will engage with the community sometime in June for their input.

Aramark: Helen and Aramark reviewed the food catering situation: it is often expensive and some items are not satisfactory. They will take another look at the selections since we have asked for more variety and fresher salads.

Food will continue to be sold on the 12th floor. Coffee and discounts may be added attractions.

“Veggie Monday” will be introduced with a 10% discount on vegetarian items.

Aramark is receptive to suggestions for improvements and new products, so let Helen know your thoughts.

Sustainability:

Learning Gardens: Sustainable community gardens were planted at the front of the building. The Community is asked to help take care of these plants.

Eco-Art Project: The Bachelor of Education students and ICS students have produced art works relating to sustainability. There is a clay tile display in the entranceway from the subway and there is art in the stairwells in between the ground floor and 2nd and between 4th and 5th floors.

Education Commons: Kurt has been meeting with the community. He still has to meet with a few groups.

Helen advised that an IT advisory group will be created.

2) Staff Development Session: Emotional Intelligence – Cate Walker Hammond

Cate presented a session on Emotional Intelligence.

Handouts and information are available.

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