Diversity Council ::: Meeting Minutes ::: April 20, 2007
Members Present: Carol Archbold, Gene Berry, Malika Carter, D.C. Coston, Kambiz Farahmand, Wendy Troop-Gordon, Sandy Holbrook, Rhonda Kitch, Allyn Kostecki, Andrea Laverdure, Melissa Mallett, Bunnie Johnson-Sesselt, Charles Okigbo, Craig Schnell, Holly Bastow-Shoop, Kara Stack, Karla Thoennes, John Trautman
Anti-Racism Team Members Present : Kristina Peterson, Larry Peterson, Norma Kiser-Larson, Josh Boschee, Tom Stone-Carlson, Laura Oster-Aaland
Announcements:
- Tapestry of Diverse Talents - May 4 at noon
- Induction ceremony, noon in Century Theater.
- Three people will be inducted: Malika Carter, Gene Berry, Desiree Redday.
- Diversity Impact Award - deadline for nominations today
- Recognition at Tapestry celebration on May 4.
- Recognition at Tapestry celebration on May 4.
- Civil Education Month Events
- Events are listed on the Diversity Council Activities calendar.
- Events are listed on the Diversity Council Activities calendar.
- Forum on Race and Justice - Wednesday, April 25, 3-5 pm, Century Theater
- Carol Archbold, Mark Miester, Najala Amundson, Rick Henderson, Matthew Von Pinion will participate as panel members.
- Carol Archbold, Mark Miester, Najala Amundson, Rick Henderson, Matthew Von Pinion will participate as panel members.
- Discussion was held regarding the recent Viginia Tech tragedy. Members discussed lcoal reactions and activities.
- Group Discussion Center survey (Okigbo)
- An action research course for first-year doctoral students is currently offered. On group is doing research on diversity issues and campus climate. After the research is done, the group would like to share it with the Diversity Council.
- An action research course for first-year doctoral students is currently offered. On group is doing research on diversity issues and campus climate. After the research is done, the group would like to share it with the Diversity Council.
- Update on awards from diversity programming proposals
- Current fund balance $3,700.
- No new proposals since last meeting.
- Multicultural Student Services Honor Ceremony
- Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 5-7 pm.
- Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 5-7 pm.
- Diversity Strategic Plan - plan review teams update
- To date, we have approximately 30 p0eople identified as possible reviewers.
- By next meeting, we should have the review teams formed and make the recommendations to the president.
- Diversity Council appointments - suggestions for appointments welcome
- Current members who have completed two 3-year terms and are not eligible for reappointment:
- Rhonda Kitch, Student Affairs
- Allyn Kosecki, Student Affairs
- Charles Peterson, Academic Affairs (Dean)
- Charles Okigbo, Academic Affairs (Faculty)
- Kara Stack, Student Affairs
- Karla Thoennes, Student Affairs
- Rita Ussatis, Extension
- Current members who have completed two 3-year terms and are not eligible for reappointment:
- Time/days for spring semester 2007 meetings (all in Meinecke at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm). Last meeting of this academic year - May 18.
- Diversity Council and Anti-Racism Team members met with Mr. Jose Ortal, candadate for Director, Office for Equity and Diversity.
Reminders
- Please notify Linda Gill (Linda.gill@ndsu.edu or 1-8124) no later than Wednesday morning before the meeting date if you cannot attend so that she can adjust the lunch count.
- Please send diversity-related news items or information about events for the web page to Deb McDonough (Debra.Mcdonough@ndsu.edu).