Institutional Climate Committee
Approved Minutes
March 24th, 2016
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Attendance: Susie Gaisey, Bill Roth, Jo Cohen, Chair, Tony Wong, Ed Hanna, Jackie Fox, Cindy
Stunkard for Tabetha Bernstein-Danis, Connie Lawrence, Peter Bond
Appended: Ombudsman Position Responsibilities, Qualifications and Assessment
A Conceptual Memorandum
Call to order. 11:00 a.m.
Fox/Hanna Motion to Approve Minutes of February 24th, 2015. Carries
Announcements. Arrangements are being made to putombudsperson position on agendas of
contract committees (APSCUF, AFSCME, SCUPA, SPFPA, and OPEIU) and Senate. Support from
Senate and APSCUF are needed to move proposal forward.
Old Business
Ombudsperson position statement drafted by Dr. Hanna was discussed. Dr. Wong will assist
with edits. Committee discusses importance of communicating a clear understanding of the
purpose and the relationship between ombudsperson and other services on campus.
Adjournment
Wong/Hanna motion to adjourn. Carries.