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Governance Minutes ArchiveOctober 12, 1988
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION October 12, 1988 Present: Alan Bayer, Barbara Board, Penny Burge (visitor), Elizabeth Creamer (visitor), Jack Davis, Janet Evers, Elizabeth Fine, Martha Fitzwater, Valerie Giddings (visitor), Evelyn Grender, Janine Hiller, Michele Holmes Calvin Jamison, Judith Jones, Mike Lambur, Larry Lawrence, Patricia Morris, Charles Nunnally. Charles Pinder, Mary Ross, Vince Ruark, Lon Savage, Debbie Snead, Wayne Speer, Linda Woodard, Ann Zajac. Guest: President James McComas Lon Savage called the October meeting of the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Committee to order and introduced President James McComas. Dr. McComas announced that two outside consultants, Dr. Freddie Grooms, Affirmative Action Officer from Florida State University, and Dr. Herman Smith of the University of Georgia will be on campus October 27th and 28th to evaluate the structure and organization of affirmative action and minority affairs. Dr. McComas stated that he is not comfortable that we have the best kind of arrangement or accountability that we ought to have. He went on to say that this does not necessarily mean we should be organized differently but that the structure should be evaluated. President McComas believes the University has a real challenge to add both minority and women faculty members. The agenda for the October meeting and the minutes of the September EO/AA Committee meeting were approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS Consultants will meet with the EO/AA Committee October 27th at 2:30 p.m. in the President's Board Room. Chairs of the EO/AA subcommittees and Officers of the Faculty Senate will meet with the consultants on October 28th for lunch at the Donaldson Brown Center for Continuing Education. The Alumni Board approved changes in the wording of the ALMA MATER. In the chorus, the words "VP, all hail to thee," were changed to "VT, all hail to thee." In the third verse, the words, "All loyal sons of VPI, we raise our banners to the sky," were changed to "All loyal sons and daughters one, raise our banner to the sun." There will be a meeting and reception for Special Services students October 25th, 7:00 p.m., rooms D and E at the C.E.C. A "kick-off" reception is scheduled for October 26th, 7:00 p.m. at the Airport Sheraton in Roanoke for Project Pipeline. Speakers will include Mayor Noel Taylor and Dr. James McComas. If anyone is interested in participating in the faculty mentor program, please contact Calvin Jamison. He has several students waiting to be assigned a faculty mentor. Judith Jones announced there will be a video conference October 21st, 1-2:30 p.m., Rear Auditorium, C.E.C., concerning sexual harassment on campus. The conference will be open to the public and the student population is particularly encouraged to attend. OLD BUSINESS The topic of Committee effectiveness was discussed. It was decided that no action on any points of discussion would be taken until reports from the consultants are received. Jack Davis reported that the last Provost Search Committee meeting was September 19th. Dr. McComas visited with the Committee and outlined his expectations for the position of Provost. Dr. McComas wants the search to be as broad based as possible without ruling out local candidates. Pat Hyer reported that Dr. Tom Goodale was selected as the Vice President of Student Affairs. Judith Jones announced that the articulation agreement between the the College of Agriculture and the community college system in Virginia has been approved. If a student follows a prescribed program and meets certain requirements, this agreement guarantees admission to the College of Agriculture. Ms. Jones also reported there has been one EEOC case closed since the last EO/AA meeting. The EEOC found no basis for the claim of sex and race discrimination in the selection of a faculty member. Wayne Speer, Counselor for Special Services, gave the following report. o A faculty member who is quadriplegic as a result of an automobile accident is returning to campus. There are plans for a totally electronic office, the first at Virginia Tech, to support the work of the faculty member. o Mr. Speer is currently advising and providing academic support services to 83 disabled students. For the 1987/88 academic year: o Ninety-eight disabled faculty, staff students and visitors were assisted in graduation ceremonies and activities. o Seventy-nine faculty, staff and students were provided temporary handicap parking. o Nine applicants voluntarily acknowledged disabilities that may required accommodation in the work place. o Three new faculty/staff with permanent disabilities were hired. o Eight current faculty/staff notified the EO/AA Office of recently diagnosed permanent disabilities. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Betty Fine reported that the Women's Subcommittee will be reviewing a completed study entitled, "Women Faculty at Virginia Tech: An Analysis by Discipline and Rank." The Women's Subcommittee will also be dealing with the issues of spouse assistance and child care. Charles Pinder announced the Subcommittee on Minorities will be meeting October 18th. Wayne Speer requested members of the Handicap Concerns Subcommittee to submit a list of dates and times most suitable for a meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Recorded by Sue Bowen
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