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Diversity Committee September 2013 Meeting Minutes

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UT Libraries Diversity Committee Meeting Minutes: Thursday, September 19th 2013, 1:00pm, Room 150

1.   Announcements
Diversity Dialogues: Human Libraries, Nov 5, 2013 at 7pm Multicultural Student Center

2.  Upcoming programs
VolAware Street Fair: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 10:00-4:30pm
9:30 Set up – Tentative Theme: De-Stress Program
POCs: Michelle and Thura

Race for the Cure Salad Bar/ Raffle Fundraiser Thursday,
October 3, 2013 11:30-1:30pm, 6th Floor Staff Room
Committee Setup at 10:45 and Breakdown 1:30pm
POCs: Sojourna, Megan, and Thura

Social Justice Common Ground Read for Spring 2014
Thura and Allison recently met with new Vice Chancellor of Diversity
Half the Sky, by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, was suggested
– other suggestions are welcome

Black Issues Conference Proposal upcoming for Spring
The Committee will continue to check for a call for proposals
Possible proposal: “I hate it when, I would like it if…”

Possible program for Spring collaboration with Employee and Organizational
Development (HR)
POC Sojourna Cunningham

International Festival in April
We are seeking a request for theme suggestion

3. Diversity Committee webpage
Pictures are needed for the page
Cookie Bake off and International Fair pictures (Sojourna)

Web team:
Judy Li
Rabia Gibbs
Seth Jordan (New)
Michelle Brannen (New)
Suggestions for content and linked information are needed

4.  Diversity Committee Annual Report
Thura is currently working on the annual report. Once it is
approved by library administration, it will be shared with the
Diversity Committee and posted on the website.

5.  Diversity Program Evaluation
Explore options for program attendees feedback for the Diversity programs
POCs: Regina and Thura

Look at ways to increase program attendance and improve program marketing
POCs: All Committee members

6. Upcoming meeting dates
October 24, 2013, 1-2pm Room 150
November 21, 2013, 1-2pm Room 150

7. Suggested Agenda Items
Debrief on the Race for the Cure and the VolAware Street Fair outcomes
Discuss progress for upcoming programs

September 19th Attendees:
Megan Venable
Vicki Palmer
Elizabeth Young
Seth Jordan
Sojourna Cunningham
Steve Thomas
Michelle Brannen
Ingrid Ruffin
Thura Mack
Regina Mays

Diversity Committee February Meeting Notes: February 28, 1:00pm, Room 150

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Diversity Minutes February 28

  • Next Diversity Committee meeting
    • Will be held March 21 1-2 p.m., Hodges Library Room 150
  • Dr. Brothers
    • April 18 Dr. Laura Lundsford, University of Arizona
    • Workshop for faculty morning and students afternoon more information to come
  • International Festival April 19 10-2 p.m.
    • Discuss possible themes via email
  • Thura Mack’s new title, Coordinator for Community Services and Diversity Programs
  • Confucius Institute (Ann Hulse)
    • Book donation ceremony April 12
    • Speaker series and movie series in the Fall Anne Hulse will provide more information
  • April 1st -8th graduate education week
    • Digital signage, organizational support of week; display
  • Thura volunteered to email Dr. Ricky Hall, Vice Chancellor of Diversity
  • Diversity Committee Tool Box (Sojourna Cunningham scunni16@utk.edu)
    • Creating a survey instrument for the Southeastern region to create best practices as well as dialogue
  • Assessment focus group in the Fall (Sojourna Cunningham scunni16@utk.edu)
    • Library partnering with Disability Services
  • LibQual lite assessment of library services, this year Summer/Fall
    • Climate Qual Survey internal survey in the Spring of next year
    • 3 weeks faculty/staff 15 questions
    • IRB next Spring
  • Common Ground Book Club Update (Ingrid Ruffin)
    • Discussion led by Dean of the University Libraries Steve Smith, with 20 attendees
  • Webpage Update for http://www.lib.utk.edu/diversity/ (Judy Li and Rabia Gibbs)
    • Judy and Rabia highlighted new changes i.e. Word cloud, Culture Corner, Library residency program
    • New Deadline for the webpage: April during National Library Week April 14-20
    • Email Judy and Rabia with suggested changes
  • Alliance of Women Philanthropists 2012 Giving Circle Grant Update (Sojourna)
    • Grant to bring Half the Sky book and film to campus along with a scholarship is submitted
    • The Grant was not approved. The committee will continue to look for other funding opportunities.