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Governance Minutes ArchiveFebruary 12, 1991
University Committee on Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action February 12, 1991 Present Robin Ball, Alan Bayer, Doris Evans, Mark Flora, Muriel Flynn, Laurie Good, Janine Hiller, Michele Holmes, Pat Hyer, Joan Kalnitsky-Alif, Patricia Morris, Cornel Morton, Harry Pence Absent: Susan Asselin, Allison Ballew, Doretha Butler, Virgil Cook, Randy Grayson, Jane Harrison, Patricia Hyer, Michael Lambur, Deborah Ho, Melissa Holland, Dennis Jones, Kathy Lewis, Dawn Maxey, Charlotte Pratt, Nancy Simmons, Wayne Speer, Chris Tayloe, Linda Woodard, Glenn Valentine Cornel Morton called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The agenda was adopted as submitted. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meetings of December 11, 1990 and January 8, 1991 were approved with a minor correction. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS o Dr. Morton announced two upcoming "Breakfast With. . ." programs featuring Dr. Samuel Proctor on February 13th, and Dr. Bernice Sandler on February 22nd. o Dr. Morton also noted that the Office of Academic Enrichment Pro- grams would be sponsoring the "Third Annual Black Alumni Weekend" on March 1-3, 1991. He stated that Glenn Valentine could provide additional information about the reunion. 4. ONGOING BUSINESS a. CUSTODIAL LEAVE POLICY Dr. Bayer inquired about the status of the custodial leave policy. Dr. Morton responded that although Ms. Ann Spencer and Mr. Wyatt Sasser remain unconvinced that this is an issue for the EO/AA Com- mittee, they are willing to discuss it with him. He informed the Committee that he would be meeting with Ms. Spencer and Mr. Sasser to determine how best to proceed with this issue. Dr. Morton also stated that several custodians have approached him and voiced their support of his and the Committee's efforts on their behalf. Dr. Bayer concluded that, at the very least, the Committee could advo- cate the need for greater education to better convey the implemen- tation mechanisms of the policy. b. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION GRANTS PROGRAM Dr. Hyer reported that the Committee received a total of twenty- nine applications for the Affirmative Action Grants Program. She described several of the proposals, which were submitted from many different departments and constituency groups, and informed commit- tee members that many of the proposals addressed the area of stu- dent recruitment. The selection committee, comprised of Joan Kalnitsky-Alif, Pat Morris, Virgil Cook, Mona Edwards and Pat Hyer, judged the applications on the overall strength of the proposal and on the quality of the project. Dr. Hyer distributed a detailed sheet summarizing the selection criteria, as well as a scoring sheet, and stated that nine projects were awarded grants totalling $18,168. Dr. Hyer commended the work of the subcommittee and re- minded the Committee that the next round of grant proposals would be due by the 15th of April. c. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN Dr. Morton reported that Virginia Tech received a strong endorse- ment of the 1990-92 Affirmative Action Plan for classified employ- ees. As stated in the letter from the director of the Office of Equal Employment Services and Program Evaluations, "The effort ex- erted by the VPI & State University staff is demonstrated in the preparation of the Plan. Since we consider your plan to be thor- ough and complete, we are granting an unconditional approval." 5. NEW BUSINESS a. STUDENT AND FACULTY/STAFF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS Dr. Morton shared the contents of a letter from Secretary of Educa- tion, James W. Dyke, Jr., regarding the proposed affirmative action plans for the recruitment and retention of additional black stu- dents and faculty for the period for 1990-94. With regard to the student portion of the plan, he reported that SCHEV was partic- ularly impressed with Virginia Tech's efforts to institute cooper- ative arrangements with secondary schools in the area. In addition, he noted, the State Council for Higher Education ap- plauded this institution's efforts to retain students through the V-TASP Program. In conclusion, Virginia Tech's plan was recom- mended by the Monitoring and Advisory Committee. Concerning the faculty portion of the plan, SCHEV reported that the plan appeared "to follow the guidelines and looks to be aggressive." It was ac- cepted as written. Mr. Muriel Flynn then discussed at length the classified staff recruitment and retention goals for the 1991 OFCCP Plan. He de- scribed in detail how the numerical goals were established, but in- dicated that specific recruitment and retention strategies were still being formulated. b. CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM CLIMATE COMMITTEE REPORT Dr. Morton reported that the University Committee for Campus and Classroom was planning two workshops on April 1st and 4th. The first will deal with improving the university environment for mi- nority students, while the second workshop, on the 4th, will focus on minority student recruitment and retention. c. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISABILITY CONCERNS No Report SUBCOMMITTEE ON MINORITIES No Report SUBCOMMITTEE ON WOMEN No report The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laurie S. Good Executive Secretary
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