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President’s Commission on Diversity and Inclusion

Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2015

12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.

President’s Conference Room
Present: Commission Members – Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, Chair; Dr. Judith Rodriguez, Associate Chair; Ms. Edythe Abdullah, Dr. Carolyne Ali-Khan, Ms. Alison Cruess, Dr. B. Jay Coleman, Dr. Tru Leverette, Ms. Nikki Ludd, Mr. Michael Neglia, Ms. Tarah Trueblood

Ex-Officio Members – Ms. Shawn Asmuth, Ms. Rocelia Gonzalez, Ms. Sheila Spivey, and Ms. Kate Tower
CODI Staff – Ms. Flora Coleman, Ms. Kolanda Douglas


I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 12:07 p.m. by Chair Wilder.


II. Adoption of the Agenda/Minutes

Today’s agenda and minutes of November 12, 2014 Commission Meeting were moved for adoption by Associate Chair Judith Rodriguez and seconded by Dr. Carolyne Ali-Khan. Chair JeffriAnne Wilder called for a vote. The Committee unanimously approved both.


III. Update from Chair – Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder

Chair Wilder welcomed everyone.


Business Matters:

    1. CODI Leadership Changes for 2015-2017 (next two-year term)

Chair Wilder asked for nominations for the Commission’s next Chair and Associate Chair. She explained that the nominees did not have to be current CODI members. However, for continuity purposes, she recommended that the nominee for Chair should be a tenured faculty member. Chair Wilder also discussed the possibility of having a faculty member as Chair and a staff member as Associate Chair.
The Commission decided to speak with potential nominees before submitting nominations. Chair Wilder requested nominations be submitted by March 1.


    1. CODI Structural Changes for the 2015-2016 year (and beyond)

  • Option 1: The CODI organizational structure remains the same.

  • Option 2: CODI transitions into a governing board/Advisory Council made up of elected/appointed delegates of smaller diversity-related affinity groups or advisory bodies (e.g. Council on Race & Ethnicity; Women’s Council, LGBT Council, Interfaith Council, etc.). The work of each affinity group is decided upon and carried out by that internal body. CODI would then function as a clearinghouse and communicative structure to the President in order to make recommendations for action on an as needed basis. (This is the model currently in place at Penn State University: http://equity.psu.edu/pce)

  • Option 3: Other organizational models/ideas offered by the Commission.

Chair Wilder explained each option and requested suggestions and input. Ms. Nikki Ludd explained that she would like to see CODI better engage students on campus. Dr. B. Jay Coleman stated that a new structure may allow for a faster pace, more activities, etc. Mr. Shomari Glosser suggested that an affinity group for non-traditional/graduate students and predictable programming (set programs/events that occur regularly) be included in the new structure. Associate Chair Rodriguez proposed creating a committee for “hot button” issues who would quickly mobilize to create an event or start a discussion about those issues. Ms. Ludd agreed, suggesting a campus-wide Diversity Update for diversity and inclusion news. Associate Chair Rodriguez offered that creating events is not the issue but it is the need for CODI to do more, better, and faster. Dr. Carolyne Ali-Khan recommended that the focus on inclusion be widened to include economic disparities and equity. Dr. Coleman suggested allowing the affinity groups in the new model to naturally evolve because it will create synergy and passion among the groups. From the dialogue, Chair Wilder concluded that the Commission would like to create a new structure. Discussions will continue at the next meeting.




    1. Review 2014-2015 Budget and formalize request for the 2015-2016 academic year

Chair Wilder reviewed the proposed budget and asked for requests. Ms. Tarah Trueblood recommended that the CODI Retreat be added as an item. Ms. Edythe Abdullah requested a budget for the CODI Opening Retreat, online presence assistance, and refreshments. Dr. Carolyne Ali-Khan suggested a budget for the arts (films, theatres, visual art, music, etc.).


    1. Voting approval of the CODI Research Awards (see attachments).

Associate Chair Rodriguez explained that there were nine applicants, one application was incomplete. The review sheet used for evaluation was edited per prior CODI discussions. There were four reviewers who provided a score for each and Associate Chair Rodriguez calculated the mean. Dr. Juan Carlos Aceros and Dr. Curtis E. Phills received the highest scores. Dr. Tru Leverette motioned to approve Dr. Aceros and Dr. Phills as the awardees, Mr. Glosser seconded the motion.


    1. First Coast Diversity Council Membership Renewal

Chair Wilder explained that the renewal fee is $300.00. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity has offered to pay $150.00, if CODI will pay the remaining $150.00. Associate Chair Rodriguez motioned to approve the renewal purchase, Mr. Michael Neglia seconded the motion. Chair Wilder asked the Commission to submit names of representatives by March 1.

IV. Standing Committee/Subcommittee Reports

  1. Academic Enhancement — Dr. Judith Rodriguez



  1. Recruitment and Retention — Ms. Edythe Abdullah

A survey will be sent to new and junior faculty regarding support. Following the closure of the survey, a focus group will meet to discuss the results.

        • Staff – Mr. Tom Van Schoor, Chair

  • Faculty – Dr. Jay Coleman, Chair

  • Students – Mr. Albert Colom, Chair




  1. Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives — Mr. Kamele “Oupa” Seane

The application deadline was extended to January 23. There were four applications. The committee plans to give recommendations at CODI’s April meeting.
V. Old Business

  1. Ms. Edythe Abdullah, Special Advisor to the President - UNF Racial Climate Survey

The faulty/staff climate survey results are available on the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity website. The data for the student climate survey has been received; the response rate was 17%. The survey committee will begin writing the executive summary and report for publication. Ms. Abdullah explained that the data revealed that cultural competency is needs for students, faculty to students, and students to faculty.
VI. Announcements

    1. Morris Dees Lecture “With Justice for All in a Changing America,” Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adam W. Herbert University Center, building 43.

    2. 34th Annual Martin Luther King Scholarship Luncheon, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. in the Adam W. Herbert University Center, building 43.

    3. Atlantic Institute Distinguished Speaker Series, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Student Union, building 58W, Room 3703. Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Sr., Pastor Emeritus of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, guest speaker,

    4. Women’s History Month Luncheon, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at noon in the Student Union, building 58W, Room 3703. Lily Ledbetter, a crusader for equal pay and women’s rights, guest speaker.


VII. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.





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