Minutes for January 7, 2004
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Meeting Minutes - January 7 , 2004
Welcome
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Senators present: Louisa Arriaga, Jana Atkins, Suzanne Bowen, Lovilla Cochran, Kerri Ford, Sandy Gellner, Eddie Ramirez, Diane Reid, Evelyn Armstrong, Jake Syma, Dawn Moreno, Doug Crocket, Chance Dragich, Scott Rubino, Jeff Foxhoven, Ken Gassiot, Scott Hall, Gene Bals, Camille Chen, Maria Fernandez, Patrick Hancock, Judy Hunter, Carolyn Kennedy, Susan Kitten, Sheri Lewis, Bill McDonald, Richard Verrone, Maurice Welch, Everne Williams, Nick Chavez, Russell Crosby, Gerald Cunningham, Larry Rocha, Maria Vasquez, Estella Barron, Robin Cooper, Gary Johnson, Carol Ann Stanley, Tim Wolf
Senators absent: Alisa Dollar, Judy Tiner, Michael Hurlow, Bryan Carson, Brent Guinn, Pat McConnel, Terry Moore, David Naugher, Jeff Burns, Jeanne Jasper, Guadalupe Luna, Tim SeguraMinutes – tabled until February
Treasurer's Report
Motion made to accept the report as written by Gary Johnson, seconded by Everne Williams – motion passedNew Senators/ Oath
Ken Gassiot – Exec/Admin/Man. – Student Mediation Center
Evelyn Armstrong – Clerical – Physical Plant
Jake Syma – Clerical – Library
Dawn Moreno – Clerical – Mass Communications
Tim Wolf – Tech/Parapro. – Technology SupportVice Chancellor for Community & Multicultural Affairs
www.DoubleTDiversity.com
Cathy Allen – Vice Chancellor
Tammy Branham – Senior Administrative Assistant
Cory Powell – Associate Director
Rosa Gallegos – Senior Administrator
The office was established in September 1997 and renamed to the current name in September of 2002. The office is system wide – not just for TTU or HSC. Diversity covers much more than just ethnicity. The department consists of many different programs.
University Day
Annual Cultural Celebrations
Arbor Day
Take a Kid Game Day
Tours
Alumni Relations
College Prep Workshops
Showcasing TTU students outside the Lubbock area ( Houston )
Student retention
Establish networks
Conflict resolution
Information
Mentor Tech – modeled after a program at Boston college, 2002-2003 pilot year for program
Provides a one to one connection for students with someone on campus
Always in need of mentors – please contact if interested
Will try to match qualities of mentors to the same type of qualities in the students – interests, background, etc.
Next mentor banquet will take place in April
Mentors do receive training manuals and resources – also attend an orientation
Student Organizations
Faculty/ Staff recruitment and support
Diverse Strategic Planning Committee
Partnerships – key components for scholarships
Community relations
Chancellors Community Minority Advisory Council (CCMAC)
Builds effective communication between TTU and minority community
Pastors' Forum
Diversity Sensitivity Training
Tailored to the audience
Also offers training resources
If interested in any of the above programs or would like more information please do not hesitate to contact the office at 742-8671 or visit www.DoubleTDiversity.comCommittees
• Communications and PR – Sheri Lewis
• Will meet on January 21, 2004 at 10:00am in the Student Union Conference Room• Scholarship – Robin Cooper
• Received 50 applications to date – due date is January 15, 2004
• Will meet on January 16, 2004 to review applications and choose the three recipients who will be announced in February• Elections – Bill McDonald
• As of right now all is caught up• Childcare – Maurice Welch
• Priority for the childcare center now is fundraising. This needs to be on the top of the Presidential priority list.
• Asks that this issue be brought up during the next meeting with President WhitmoreUpdate on David Naugher
David is currently in Dallas . Received news that the chemotherapy was successful and he is now able to undergo knee replacement surgery.Staff Senate received a Thank You note for the Christmas gift cards sent to his family
Adjourn
Motion made by Gary Johnson and seconded by Carol Ann Stanley – motion passed