COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE
Cultural Competence and Equity Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2010
1:00 – 2:30 PM
LRC 125
Greetings and Welcome
Meeting Called By
Kathryn Mayo
Facilitator
Katherine McLain
Note Taker
Katherine McLain
Attendees
Mike Pereira, Christina Alvarado, Ken Cooper, Kathryn Mayo, Katherine
McLain, and Min Zeng
Agenda Topics
1. Approval of Minutes
Discussion:
a) The minutes were approved for the Cultural Competence and Equity
Committee meeting on October 14, 2010.
2. Cultural Events Proposal Sub-Committee Update
Discussion:
The committee discussed the request for food as a component of the
indigenous people’s week proposal. After much dialog it was recommended
that we provide seed money so the supplies could be purchased – but that the
account would need to be reimbursed out of the sales.
3. Book Sale
Discussion:
The committee edited and approved the flyer. Kathy will be sending out an
email asking for volunteers. Christina indicated that many students had
volunteered to help with all phases of the book sale. Kathy also indicated that
book donations have been going OK – but we definitely need more books.
4. Cultural Events Proposal Training Update
Discussion:
Kathryn indicated that there was one attendee at the cultural events proposal
training. The training indicated the need to clarify the definition of a cultural
event to the campus community and to make it clear that we can pay travel
costs for presenters (in addition to or in place of stipends).
COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE
Cultural Competence and Equity Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2010
1:00 – 2:30 PM
LRC 125
5.
Discussion:
6.
Discussion:
Review of the Cultural Competence Definition
Committee members reviewed the current definition and made several
recommendations, including moving the basic definition of cultural
competence closer to the beginning of the narrative. The committee also
recommended that the continuum information and perspective (that cultural
competence is not a destination but a journey) be included in both the value
and the definition part of the statement. It was also suggested that the
definition should communicate that cultural competence incorporates skills,
attitude and knowledge that allow us to use our awareness of the dynamics of
cultural differences to be a more effective organization. The committee also
suggested using the wording from the cultural proficiency definition in the
statement. Finally, there is a need to clarify the meaning of embracing – does
it mean acknowledging and respecting?
Convocation and FLEX brainstorming
The committee agreed that we should host another storytelling workshop with
at most 3 panel members. It was suggested that we recruit participants at
large via email and our personal networks – and perhaps by talking with
previous participants. If more people volunteer than can be accommodated at
the workshop, then we can schedule story telling workshops during the
semester.
Action Items
Person Responsible
Deadline
Solicit volunteers for book sale
Kathy McLain
11/11/10
Finalize and disseminate book sale flyer
Kathryn Mayo and Kathy
McLain
11/11/10
Write a new draft CC statement
Kathryn Mayo and Kathy
McLain
11/11/10
Write an email recruiting panelists for the
storytelling workshop.
Kathryn Mayo
11/11/10
Write email regarding the definition of a
cultural event and the types of funding that can
be requested.
Kathryn Mayo
11/11/10
COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE
Cultural Competence and Equity Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2010
1:00 – 2:30 PM
LRC 125
7.
Discussion:
Future Agenda Items
a) Ongoing discussion of book sale/staffing for book sale
b) Review of cultural event application and report template
c) Brown bag discussions
d) Multicultural night
e) UCLA diverse learning survey results
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.