Chancellor's Council on Inclusion

Chancellor’s Council on Inclusion
April 1, 2008
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 1, 2008
Student Union Room 240
Facilitator: Dr. Joan Prince

Welcome and Logistics - Co-chairs

• Dr. Prince welcomed everyone.
• Rough drafts of the UWM NCAA Self Study Certification Report were provided for members.

Chancellor's Comments - Dr. Carlos Santiago

• Chancellor Santiago discussed initiatives UWM campus is involved in:
• Council on Inclusion will continue to oversee or review various campus initiatives regarding diversity.
• Our continued goal is to ensure an inclusive and diverse campus
  
  
• INITIATIVES
  
  • Equity Scorecard
  • Plan 2008 - we're awaiting final data regarding graduation rates
  • Access to Success – continues to improve retention rates across the board
  • Student Housing/Recruitment - UWM has set aside housing for students; and is building more housing, but we need to raise funds for scholarships, particularly to house Milwaukee students.
  • Faculty Hiring – UWM has hired 11 applicants color out of 40 last year
  • NCAA Recertification – UWM Athletics is going through NCAA recertification. Joan Prince, chair of the process will provide an update.
  • UWM Ombuds Council – is now implemented and working; at this point it’s too early to tell results
  • UW-System Wide Climate Initiative – UWM will be participating
  • Community Outreach Offices – we will determine if the offices are working/helping in terms of diversifying the UWM campus.
  • Precollege programs – working with MATC, etc.; hoping these initiatives are paying off; will examine if need more money or les on these initiatives.

Overall – we will need time to review how UWM is progressing on all initiatives; we will look objectively as possible at these initiatives.

• What strategies/approaches has UWM taken with the Milwaukee legislature? Would the Milwaukee legislature be concern about the graduation rates among colleges -- UWM here in the city? If they can assist UWM; perhaps it should be on their radar.

Presentation and Item Discussion / NCAA Recertification - Joan Prince

The campus is undergoing a reflective examination of our Athletic department. This is a result of the recertification process offered by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). Approximately 10 years ago, the Athletic program was certified. We are undergoing the recertification process now, with a final report to be submitted by May 1, 2008. The report has resulted in two plans for review – a gender equity plan and a minority plan. We will hear from those involved in the process, and the progress in developing the plans.

Main Points:

• Steering Committee and subcommittees
  • Self-Study Report due May 1, 2008
  • Peer Review Visit Sept/Oct 2008
  • Entire process to be completed by February 2009
  • Vice Chancellor Helen Mamarchev has been very helpful in the process.
  • Three subcommittees; Governance & rules compliance; Academic integrity; Equity and Well-Being
    
    • Subcommittees
      
      
    • Ruth - Question – please define Well-Being (subcommittee)
      • Cathy Seasholes is the chair of the Equity & Student Well-Being
      • This subcommittee reviews items related to student-athletes emotional and physical well-being on campus; issues of safety, travel, academics, tutoring.
      • Gender section – examine equity between male & female student-athletes; base on examination/review – a positive structure between male & female
      • Success stories – tutoring program; the new Klotsche Pavillion (locker rooms); scholarships
      • How is the athletic program funded? (approximately 45$ -segregated fees; 35% outside development – alumni; 10% 101 GPR)
      • Several surveys were prepared and distributed to student-athletes and coaches, as well as Athletic department staff.
      • There are three subcommittees on the UWM Athletic Board which parallels that of the NCAA Recertification subcommittees.
      • Lack of diverse candidates for the classified staff positions in Athletics, minimal numbers of diverse employees in the coaching ranks as well.
      • Athletic Board strategies are different and we may want to examine the percentage of open slots ... appointed versus elected
      • It was suggested that we must emphasize to provide strategies for faculty to serve on committees such as the Athletics Board. How do we raise these appointments to a prestigious and sought after appointment?
      • What do other universities similar to UWM do with data? Is it comparative baseline data?
      • This is a self-study process; no comparison or accreditation process
        • A master calendar plan is going to be implemented – Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs will create/handle
        • Enrollment strategies – increase retention & resources; outreach focus will be local and national
        • Programming opportunities connecting to student-athletes.
      • NCAA has a strict policy when it comes to scholarships; the self –study is examination of self-improvement and setting goal

Wrap Up/Summary of action items

• Next Council meeting will be in the Fall.
• Please refer to the web site for agenda/minutes/meetings.