Theresa McCormick, Leslie Bloom, Marie Lathers, Dianne Bystrom, Quincie Cooper, Elena Polouchkina, Blue Maas, Deb Muenchrath, Silvia Secchi, Barb McManus, Pat Miller, Jill Bystydzienski.

Minutes were approved as written.

Leslie Bloom sent a copy of the UCW recommendations to Faculty Senate. Barb Caldwell read the recommendations at the Senate meeting. Theresa McCormick is on the Review Panel and will represent UCW at the next meeting, December 16.. Specific topics will be covered at this meeting. If others would like to volunteer to participate in this panel, contact Theresa or Faculty Senate.

Theresa McCormick has agreed to compile UCW comments on and concerns of the Strategic Plan. Please review the Plan and forward your feedback to Theresa (theresmc@iastate.edu) before the holiday break.

Silvia Secchi and Deb Muenchrath reported that data has been collected from the department of Agriculture. Date includes demographics of faculty, P&S, Merit and students (enrollment, graduation rate, and retention statistics). The information is broken down by department. The team is waiting for data from peer institutions currently. Elena mentioned that a recent survey by P&S Council may include information useful to this team’s efforts. Specifically, internal equity of salary. Blue Maas stated that there are nine pay grades within this college. In the first two grades, women are the greatest percentage. As grade increase the percentage of men doubles. In the ninth pay grade women are not present.

Penny Rosenthal reported there was little activity since the last UCW meeting. Members are identifying agencies/individuals to send the survey to and the YWCA list Judy Dolphin mentioned will be reviewed before the next meeting. Elena indicated she would like to assist in the process.

The team met with the Provost on November 1, 1999 and discussed the Strategic Plan. The Provost promised UCW representation on two task forces:

Academic Program Task Force — Theresa McCormick will be representative. This task force will examine where reallocations will be applied. Mainly Deans on this task force.

Provost Budget Process/Planning Task Force — Dianne Bystrom will represent UCW. This task force will examine the reallocation process and where the money will be taken from.

The next meeting with the Provost will be Monday, December 13, 1999, 11:30 am to 12:00 pm, 107 Beardshear.

Leslie Bloom reported that a larger event will occur in the spring this year. The theme will be "Faculty Concerns Across Generations. The career concerns of women faculty members will be the focus rather than age. Leslie asked for suggestions on what the issues are for faculty women:

1. Retirement issues across generations
2. Care giving of children and elderly parents — "Stopping the Clock"
3. Mentoring women faculty —

Blue Maas reported that the preferred candidate was Flora. Concerns and criticism of other candidates were discussed with comments from Deb Muenchrath also.

A misunderstanding or miscommunication resulted in a situation at the recent reception. The time for the event was 3-5:00 pm. The invitation had 5:30 pm on them. As a result there was some confusion. Catt Hall doors are locked at 5:00 pm. Dianne Bystrom received some negative feedback on the reception. To avoid in the future, the event needs to be coordinated well in advance and UCW should take the lead in coordinating the event.

Thanks goes out to Pat Miller, Pam Thomas, Marcia Purdy, and Theresa McCormick for the time and energy coordinating this years’ reception.

• The UCW brochure needs to be updated. Penny Rosenthal volunteered to work on this project and bring a new version for approval to the next meeting.
• UCW web site needs immediate attention and updating. Penny Rosenthal volunteered to provide staff that can work on this project given Tanya Zanish-Belcher’s current family concerns. Access to the site will need to be coordinated. Silvia Secchi will forward graduate student issues/concerns that would be useful on the site.
• Penny Rosenthal inquired about the possibility of a "Women’s Leadership Symposium" during March, 2000. Pat Miller and Dianne Bystrom provided useful historical perspectives and excellent collaboration opportunities on the topic.