Minutes
University Assembly
Wednesday, January 27, 1999
WSH Art Gallery
4:30 PM

I. Call to Order

M. Esposito called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.

II. Roll Call

Present: Gary Brandt, David DiBene, Michael Esposito, Yrjo Grohn, David Levitsky, Betty Lewis, Kristen McNamara, A. Ramon Thomas

Absent: Dennis Carlson, Marian Hartill, Rachel Jacobs, Ellis Loew, Alan Mathios, Ben Perry, Phil Righter, Larry Russell, Michelle Schaffer, Linda Yannone

Excused: Marvin Pritts

III. Announcements

M. Esposito announced that due to the lack of a quorum the proceedings scheduled for this meeting of the University Assembly would be postponed until next month.

He announced that the Statement on Recent Racial Harassment Behavior on Campus and the Recommendatory Resolution Regarding Counseling and Psychological Services was attached to the minutes and requested that the members review them and offer any opinions/suggestions.

M. Esposito reviewed that the Executive Breakfast meeting is scheduled for February 9, 1999. He noted that this meeting was for the leaders of the Assemblies. He commented that the subject of this meeting is opening lines of communication with all Assemblies and the administration.

M. Esposito added that the Assemblies Leadership meeting was approaching on February 23, 1999. He added that this meeting is with all Assemblies and the administration. He requested that any campus-wide questions be forwarded to him prior to the meeting.

M. Esposito announced that a faculty forum on the strategic plan for physical education and athletics is scheduled for February 17 at 4:30–6:30 in Alumni Auditorium in Kennedy Hall. He noted that a representative of the University Assembly would participating in the planning of this event and that if any member had comments about this topic, they should contact their respective Assembly.

G. Brandt noted that Dr. Meilman was interested in feedback resulting from the presentation he made at the past UA meeting. M. Esposito noted that he would contact Dr. Meilman in the near future.

M. Esposito noted that of the four remaining meetings, two would be dedicated to the review of Program Documents. He asked the members of the UA to review the documents when distributed and be prepared to discuss them.

IV. Adjournment

M. Esposito adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p. m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark A. Frontera