Members Present
Jim Ames, Facilities, x4237
Karen Arthur, AGSM, x6850
Leslie Coop, Olin Science, x6734
Leslie Cutler, Eaton Hall, x6061
Sue Crothers, GSE, x6575
Rich Dennis, Facilitator, Campus Safety, x6907
SaVanna Huskey, Bishop Wellness, x6972
Chris Linn, Bon Apetit
Katie Lahey, Human Resources, x 6210
Rob Passage, Athletics, x6420
Veronica Ramos, HR Coordinator
Sue Koger, Psychology, x6341
Toru Tanabe, TIUA, x3317
ASWU Rep, Max Kroner-Dale
Ellis Webster, Portland AGSM, 503.808.9901 Chris McFetridge, Hatfield Library, x6312
Members Absent
Lonnie Swihart, Facilities
Kelly Slaughter, Recorder, College of Law, x5317
Linda Lombard, Financial Affairs, x6728
Betsy Johnson, Facilities Services x6698
Meeting convened at 10:05 a.m.
Guest: Don Thompson, Counseling Resources
Discussed active shooter information regarding what research data tells, what is known about “why” these incidents occur, the long term psychological impact of active shooter incidents, how to reduce vulnerability, and what is being done at Willamette to address this potential threat. A handout was provided with this information, plus information about relevant Willamette policies.
Item 1: Minutes
January 15, 2015 Minutes were accepted and approved.
Item 2: Potholde at entrance to Sparks parking lot
Rich reported that this is an ODOT issue, but we will take care of it on campus. It has been filled once, but sunk again. It will be filled again.
Item 3: Building Captains
On hold for a future meeting
Item 4: Loading Dock at the Law School
This is a work in progress.

The staircase is an eyesore, but is safe and structurally sound. It will be repaired.
Five campus groups have taken advantage of the offer to replace old paper cutters that had no safety guard. Modification to existing paper cutters are NOT recommended.
Item 1: People Gate at Kaneko Commons
Not a safety committee issue
Item 2: Gate across sky bridge
Proposed card-swipe gate at Sparks end of the sky bridge. Rich will write a recommendation for this for the committee to review.
Chris Linn suggested adding a mirror at the curve in the bridge.
Item 3: ASWU Representative
We have a new ASWU Rep: Max Kroner-Dale
Open Forum:
1. Safety signs are in Rich’s office and will go up when the T-shirts go out in April.
2. An outdoor emergency phone is needed at Thetford Lodge.
3. CPR classes on March 18 in the morning and afternoon, in the HR training room.
4. There will be a Safety Fair on campus on April first. It will include CERT, Salem Fire, WEMS, among others.
5. A rock has been moved from the corner near Henkle gym. A student fell in the hole that was left.
Katie L. gave an update on the past month’s accidents and injuries; only one new report occurred:
An employee was moving a boulder from a truck bed to a tractor bucket. While moving the boulder, the employee felt something pop on the inside of their right elbow area. It required days off work. The employee had been told not to move the boulder alone.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Willamette University community members are welcome to attend any meeting as a guest and are encouraged to contact any Safety
Committee member with concerns and/or questions.
Future Meetings: 3 rd Thursday of each month, 10:00 a.m., Harrison Conference Room
March 19, 2015
April 16, 2015
May 14, 2015