Present: Theresa McCormick, Judy Dolphin, Silvia Secchi, Claudia Mendes, Nancy Knight, Bonnie Dix, Barbara McManus, Nancy Ann Evans, Laura Hamilton, Dianne Bystrom, Pat Miller, Penny Rosenthal, and Blue Maas

Minutes were reviewed and approved as read.

Update on UCW brochure: Penny Rosenthal presented second draft of brochure for feedback. Suggestions were made and noted. Additional feedback will be requested prior to the next UCW meeting through email contact.

Update on UCW web site: Penny Rosenthal stated that she is waiting to receive access to the UCW web site from the Provosts’ office. She also indicated concern about the access of the site through the Provosts’ web site. This concern will be discussed during the February 22 meeting of the Provost Advisory Committee.

P&S Salary Differentials: Nancy Knight presented the "Annual Report on P&S Salaries, May 1999." This report is available on the web (P&S Staff/Info/Annual P&S Salary Report). Discussion regarding the differences between gender and length of employment were highlighted. This report has been out and available since May 1999 and Nancy encouraged UCW to review, discuss and make recommendations if applicable. The Provost Advisory Committee will discuss the report during the February 22 meeting.

BPW Scholarship: Elena Polouchkina shared with Theresa McCormick a Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship opportunity. Information on the scholarship can be found contacting Elena or on the Off Campus & Adult Student Services web page: www.iastate.edu/~offcamp_info

UCW Publicity: Theresa McCormick discussed with Linda Charles about the possibility of articles being written for Inside Iowa State on UCW. Linda recommended that UCW use Inside Iowa State to report committee work/assessment/etc. rather than simply discuss UCW.

Administrative Searches: Elena and Linda Charles volunteered during the January meeting to track administrative searches. Elena was not present today to report. Theresa asked for other volunteers and Barbara McManus stepped forward. Current updates from members present included:

• Assistant Director, Women in Science and Engineering — three candidates invited to campus
• Women’s Studies — Jill Bystydzienski had the third candidate on campus today and was not present.
• ADP Director — on campus interviews concluded but no one named yet
• Sponsored Programs — unknown

Provost Budget Process Team

Dianne reported the Budget Process Team has achieved the three goals:

1. Created a policy to get back reversion money
2. State Regents Policy —2% Reallocation Guidance Policy
3. Initiate Process (.5% in 2000, 1% in 2001, 1.5% in 2002) will be reallocated back to the Provost. The first priority of this money is to cover any reversion. Recommendations were to then to consider improving: spousal hiring, diversity etc.

• Friday, April 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
• Refreshments
• Speaker to be announced
• Theme: Intergenerational Women
• Contact Leslie Bloom and Barbara Caldwell for more information

• Wednesday, April 12, 8:00 am, Sun Room, Memorial Union
• Speaker: Scott Chadwick
• Topic: "Email, Erude"
• Contact Pam Thomas or Pat Miller for more information

• Theresa McCormick introduced the topic of Domestic Partners Policy from the University of Iowa. Since the Provost Office had forwarded its web site to UCW. The Provost Advisory Committee will discuss this with the Provost on Tuesday, February 22.
• Strong Minded Women Reception, Dinner and Awards Celebration. Carol Simpson is guest speaker. Event is Monday, April 10. The reception is from 5-6:00 pm at Schemann; Dinner is from 6-8:00 and keynote at 8:00 pm in Betton Auditorium. Contact Dianne Bystrom for more information.
• International Women’s Day — March 8, 4:00 — 8:00 pm in the Campanile Room. Contact Laura Hamilton for more information.
• Women’s History Month: Calendars will be distributed soon. Contact Pat Miller for more information.