LGBTQ Inclusivity Committee Meeting
March 11th, 2009
Present: Jan Hare, Scott Griesbach, Leni Marshall, Julie McFadden, Julie Miller, Nina
Borchowiec, Jessie Padellford, Ben Markl, Damian Hanft, Jill Salsman, Susan
Wolfgram,
Absent:
Denise Brouilliard, Kevin Doll, Erica Idso, Jory Lehman, Karen Stricker, Gao Vang,
Kathleen Thomas, Jim Bryan, Paul Calenberg, Jeanne Foley, Karin Stricker,
*Action items are marked with: .
*Minutes approved 2-18-09 Meeting (Susan Wolfgram, Julie McFadden)
1. Introduction of new members:
~Jan distributed an updated membership list
2. Ideas concerning rotation of Chair
~Possibly use MFSN model?
~1-year term for continuity?
~Two nominations for next year’s Chair: Scott Griesbach (declined) & Leni Marshall
(accepted). Leni expressed desire to explore Co-chair. Jan checked with Julie F.B. and $5000
stipend can be split.
We will vote & elect 09-10 Chair at April 1st meeting. Please forward any other
nominations to Jan after checking with nominee that they would be willing to accept.
3. Retreat
~Jan willing to host at her farm. Possible dates from Jan’s 3/12 email:
Would you let me know which ones would NOT work for you? I’ll make a decision based on
majority who can attend (that would have to include Scott, of course, ) and then let you know the
date at next meeting. 1pm May 21, 22, 28, 29, June 4, 5, Aug. 21, 28. No flowers in May, though. A
few in June. Lots in Aug. Horses will be happy to see you whenever, though they are likely in pasture
during day May and June and in barn with their fan during day in Aug. (in case that makes a
difference to your choice of dates. ) Margaritas any date. Rainbow Tassels
4. Facebook idea
~Kevin not present; will discuss at 4/1 Meeting
5. Faculty Senate Representation
~Leni suggested departments discuss representation of this committee on Faculty Senate
Kevin can update 4/1 meeting
Leni will write letter of support for Domestic Partnership benefits
 Scott will pursue same with Academic Staff & both will be sent to Madison
6. Formation of LGBTQ & Allies Faculty/Staff Association
~Per Jan’s 3/12 email:
A subgroup was formed to discuss the formation of LGBTQ and Allies Faculty/Staff Association
(social group). This group included Damian, Jeanne Foley, Julie Miller and Leni Marshall. I’ll put
you on the agenda for April 1 in case you have a report or wish to have ongoing discussion.
7. Formation of LGBT Scholarship
~Julie Miller reported on the Stout Foundation scholarship in memory of Kitanah, the “Fairy
Godmother Stout Scholarship”.
~Future discussion will focus on if an additional foundation scholarship would be useful
Julie Miller will talk to Todd Burns regarding scholarship criteria and report back
8. Inclusive Excellence Planning at UW-System
~Jan distributed handouts
~Jan reported that UW Regents will be visiting in April to follow-up on Stout’s efforts
Scott will be pursuing the UW-System diversity statement including gender identity but
dropping sexual orientation
9. Committee Composition
~Per Jan’s 3/12 email:
Julie Furst-Bowe said that terms of service, bylaws, etc. are up to each individual university
committee. I’ll put that item back on the agenda for April 1. We may want to form a subgroup to
draft this. We could do this next year or possibly this year. The subgroup probably should include
the outgoing and incoming chair, as well as anyone else interested.
10. Booth at Summer registration & Student Brochure
~Julie Miller & Celene Frey will collaborate on a “LGBTQ Program Booth”
~Booth will need to be attended for the 8 days of registration in June: 7:45-9am in Great Hall
~Damian, Jill, and Leni offered to assist if needed to attend booth
~Scott reported that the brochure is being developed & the long-term objective is for this
brochure to be used by Admissions
11. LGBTQ Graduation
Julie Miller will investigate the availability and price of rainbow tassels and be in contact
with manager of Bookstore for ordering
Julie will also check with other UW schools for any “template” they may have in
celebration of their LGBTQ students graduating, reception, etc.
Jessie will check with OAS regarding their perspective on a reception
12. Julie McFadden “Standing Report”
~Julie highlighted the struggle with COMSPOT, which is not particularly “user friendly”
~Further discussed the event calendar; what should be/not be included
~Julie asked that when members send her an email, please identify as “LGBTQ” for more
expedient response
13. Julie Miller “Standing Report”
~Julie highlighted activities since last meeting:
 Had coffee with Chancellor and will schedule another; went well
 LGBTQ education info is in Counseling Center & Health Center; staff very receptive
 Mary HB speaking at “Day of Silence”
 Collaborating w/Lisa Walter on a training for Menomonie Police, possibly summer
 Day of Silence PPT is up on Julie FB website; she is very supportive
 300 people attended “Milk”
 March 26th Kitanahpalooza display case is across from Great Hall
 Roommate dorm question discussed, “what is your comfort level with an LGBTQ
roommate”
April 1st Agenda Items
 vote & elect 09-10 Chair
 retreat date
 Kevin report on Facebook idea
 Leni & Scott update on DP letters
 Kevin update on FS representation
 LGBTQ & Allies Faculty/Staff Association
 Committee composition/bylaws update
Meeting Dates:
All meetings will be 11:30-1:00
April 1
May 6
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Wolfgram