CODRE

Minutes 4-11-08

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Present:  James, Brown, Joan D’Antoni, Robin Harris, Harvey Johnson,  Barbara King, Sharon LaRue, Edward Laster, Linda Lewis, Weiling Liu, Georgette Moore, Kathy Pendleton, Wendi Sachs, Rosie Washington, Andrew Williams, Linda L. Wilson, and Errol Wint Guest(s):  None

Absent:  Vaquita Doss Bunton, Joy Carew, Aris Cedeno, Nannette Dix, Bryan Hicks, Vicki Hines-Martin, J. Blaine Hudson, Irving Joshua, John Ralston Prafula Sheth, Mordean Taylor-Archer, and Gerald Tolson

Call to Order and Welcome:  Vice Chair Ed Laster presided over the meeting; Dr. Hines-Martin had a conflicting schedule.  The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Laster at about 12:08.   Commissioners were asked to introduce themselves to CODRE student rep. Rosie Washington.  

Minutes: Commissioner Linda Wilson moved that the minutes from March 2008 meeting be approved.  Her motion was seconded by Commissioner Robin Harris.  The motion passed after vote.

Bylaws:   Vice Chair Laster had been given the charge at a previous meeting to chair the Bylaws Committee.  Prior to the today’s meeting, the Commission received an electronic 1^st draft of the bylaws that reflected specific changes.  The full Commission examined the content of the document by article and section and each were independently discussed.  At the Vice Chair’s request, Commissioners Joan D’Antoni and Robin Harris agreed to review the document after discussion for the purpose of making any necessary corrections as they pertained to language.  A second draft of the bylaws will be submitted to the Commission after revisions have been made by Joan and Robin.

DRC Technical Support in Library:  Commissioner Weiling Liu reported that a University temporary employee, a technical support person for the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC), would be leaving UofL soon due to the budget situation.  This employee is the only person on campus who maintains the assistant technology available at the DRC.  Liu also noted that University Libraries has the only publicly accessible equipment for users with special needs on campus besides DRC. 

The Commission discussed this issue and recommended writing to Dr. Priscilla Hancock, Vice President of Information Technology, regarding American Disability Association (ADA) compliance and other publicly accessible resources on campus for users with special needs.  Commissioners Harvey Johnson, Kathy Pendleton and Weiling Liu agreed to draft the letter to Dr. Hancock and will share their draft with CODRE’s Executive Committee for approval.

Committee Reports

Student Concerns:  Andrew reported that the Student Concerns Committee will be meeting next week.  There will also be discussion with Joni Burke regarding fraternities and sororities.

·        Barbara King reported that the CPE sponsored the first ever Adult Learner Summit.  She recommended that a letter will be written to the Provost urging state support of the Adult Learner Summit.

Diversity Programming: Linda reported that

·        Diversity Programming approved funding Porters Scholars $800.

·        The International Center also submitted a request for $450.  Approval is pending.

·        The Diversity Programming Committee will meet again on April 22.

COSW Update:  COSW Chair, Sharon LaRue reported on the following

·        COSW Bylaws are under review.

·        Liaison: The COSW asked the President for a BOT liaison. Kathleen Smith from the President’s Office will serve in this role;

·        Ky. ACE:  On March 11, Susan Duncan, Mary Karen Powers and Sharon LaRue attended the ACE meeting in Lexington, meeting with women leaders of higher education.  The COSW was asked to plan the next meeting that will take place here in Louisville;

·        DPS: The COSW wrote a letter to the President commending the Department of Public Safety on their handling of the recent hostage situation.  The COSW hoped to use the opportunity to convey the importance of bringing DPS pay scale up to market and to advocate for hazardous duty pay.  (Linda Wilson recommended that the CET also write a letter to support DPS as well);

·        Sexual Harassment Training:  Chair Larue and others met with Brian Buford to discuss having all new employees complete the online sexual harassment training in HR; they also discussed utilizing computer labs (Mitzi’s) as an access for new employees to complete the online (SH) training.  During orientation new employees tour the campus and the labs are part of the tour—new employees could complete the training while at Mitzi’s.  The Students have adopted a resolution for SH training;

·        Task Force Report:  The COSW has first stats for the report but they are not yet ready for release;

·        Child Care Center:  The COSW has a small surplus of funding.  The COSW discussed purchasing an art piece for the Center.  Another suggestion was purchasing bilingual books.

Announcements

·         The African American Theater Arts Program will present The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God on Thursday April 16 through April 20.  The Commission on the Status of Women and CODRE will support AATP by attending the play together on the April 17.  Performances will be at The Playhouse (corner of 3rd Street and Cardinal Boulevard) at 8:00 PM.    

·         Errol Wint thanked CODRE for supporting Porter Week.

Meeting Adjourned.