University Committee on Women

February 18, 2005

9:30 – 11:00 am

Room 114, Marston

Present: Lee Furbeck, Penny Rice, Deb Sanborn, Camille Schroeder, Pat Dobelis, Kristen Constant, Carolyn Heising, Lauri Dusselier, Susan Carlson, Ann Thompson, Sheley Johnson. Guest: Larry Genalo

I. Announcements

A sign-up sheet was passed around for anyone to sign up to woman the table at the Women’s Resource Fair. UCW will have a table at the fair to display items about UCW. There will be a poster with UCW logo, flyer, list of members, and little goodie bags. Thanks to everyone who helped working this event.

There were several handouts passed around of upcoming events that will take place around campus in the coming weeks.

Women’s Leadership Summit – April 15

Spring Women’s Center Schedule of Events

The controversial remarks quoted by Harvard President, Lawrence Summers, were discussed. “The president of Harvard University sparked an uproar at an academic conference when he said that innate difference between men and women might be one reason fewer women succeed in science and math careers. Summers also questioned how much of a role discrimination plays in the dearth of female professors in science and engineering at elite universities.” The Boston Globe.

II. Title IX

The new volleyball coach has hired a male assistant coach, it appears that the new assistant coach and new volleyball coach are engaged. During the meeting there were questions of what university policy is regarding for spouses/intitmate relationships?

Following the meeting, it was reported that this issue is/was being addressed. The Tribune reported to have already raised this issue and that a solution is already in place. See the full article at:

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=2035&dept_id=333478&newsid=13989143&PAG=461&rfi=9

III. Women’s Leadership Summit—April 15

The summit is the fifth in a series of events offered this academic year as part of the Advancing Women Leaders initiative. The summit will take place on Friday, April 15, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, Memorial Union.

Women leaders from education, politics, business, and non-profit organization in Iowa will gather to discuss and develop strategies for building women’s leadership in the state. Students, faculty and staff from institutions of higher education are invited to register as are those interested in women’s leadership roles in politics, business, and non-profit and community organizations. A complete schedule of events and registration are available at:

http://www.wlc.provost.iastate.edu/

The Women’s Leadership Consortium has been working with Susan Cook from UNI to re-energize the Iowa Women’s Network. Currently there are networks in Washington D.C., Michigan, and Wisconsin.

IV. Childcare Subcommittee

The childcare subcommittee reported on the progress of the committee. Currently the committee is working on promoting the Month of the Young Child, designated for the month of April. To help promote this, Reiman Gardens will sponsor that children have free admission with paid adult admission.

V. Campus Climate Implementation Committee – Larry Genalo

Larry Genalo joined UCW to report the progress of the campus climate implementation committee. Larry presented the presentation that was given to the President’s Advisory Committee on Diversity.

Larry shared the implementation committees’ preliminary report of actions of the strategic plan for diversity, equity, and community 2006-2011. This 33-page document lists the actions that have been developed from the five strategic goals that have been identified. The subcommittees for each strategic goal are working to further define the actions.

After the presentation, question was asked, if the committee is addressing improving the status of women at ISU? Larry identified that there is a whole section of recruitment and retention. In this section, there is included, practices to improve accountability and leadership. This preliminary report will be sent to the committee. Please review this report, and if you have any suggestions, these can be directed to Penny Rice.

VI. Next Meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for:

Monday, March 21, 2005

3:00 – 4:30 pm

302 Catt Hall

Recorded by Sheley Johnson