MSU Faculty Emeriti Opportunities Program
Steering Committee Meeting
Minutes
309 Administration Building
Attended: Forsyth, Funk,
Greenbaum, Ishino Kimball, Reid, Sommers, Stone
New members: Alan Fisher,
History, Gloria Kielbaso, Educational Administration, James Kielbaso, Forestry
Staff: Shaw
Guests: Cathy Neuman,
Assistant Director, Student Life, Red Cedar Log Yearbook editors
I. Chair
Stone welcomed the group.
II.
The minutes from
the
III.
The Retirees’
Association annual lunch meeting and final meeting of academic year held April
28.
III.
Cathy Neuman and
the Red Cedar Log Editors (Emily, Stasha) presented the history and statistics
of the Red Cedar Log Yearbook. The
editors talked of the themes and goals for the Red Cedar Log as a teaching tool
for students that include administrative, design, journalism, and photographic
experiences.
The
editors have asked for assistance with improving the yearbook through the
creation of an advisory board. They
would like faculty emeriti to assist with suggestions for workshops, content,
design, resources and staff selection.
Cathy
also discussed several other opportunities for faculty emeriti involvement.
IV.
Updates:
A.
Communications
1.
Greenbaum offered
an organizational chart for information travel.
2.
Forsyth presented
a survey and cover letter that will be sent to all faculty emeriti to learn of
their interests.
3.
Fisher offered
that History introductory classes utilize faculty emeriti for teaching.
B.
Sense of Belonging
1.
Funk presented
design suggestions for 209 Olds Hall.
2.
A new keyless
entry system was suggested.
C.
Lecture Series
1.
The first lecture
will be June 2,
2.
The next topic
may include the sesquicentennial activities.
D.
Development
1.
The Steering
Committee has received its first donation and has an on-campus university
development account.
2.
An award for the
faculty emeriti involvement in a specific unit will be created.
V.
New Issues
A.
Creation of an
advisory group to help faculty nearing retirement to discuss psychological,
sociological and financial issues.
B.
UM faculty member
looking to create a retirees consulting business.
VI.
Action Items
A.
Advertising for
Lecture Series
B.
Survey materials
C.
209 Olds Hall
improvements
D.
Sub-committee Meetings:
1.
Red Cedar Log
2.
209 Olds Hall
3.
Awards Committee
Next Meetings: