P. M. – 1: 30 P. M. President’s Conference Room Present

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

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.

Chair Wilder welcomed everyone.

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

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

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

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  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.

3. 
   Review 2014-2015 Budget and formalize request for the 2015-2016 academic year
   

4. 
   Voting approval of the CODI Research Awards (see attachments).
   

5. 
   First Coast Diversity Council Membership Renewal
   

1. 
   Academic Enhancement — Dr. Judith Rodriguez
   

2. 
   Recruitment and Retention — Ms. Edythe Abdullah
   

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  Staff – Mr. Tom Van Schoor, Chair
  
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  Faculty – Dr. Jay Coleman, Chair
  
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  Students – Mr. Albert Colom, Chair
  

3. 
   Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives — Mr. Kamele “Oupa” Seane
   

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

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. 
   34^th 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.
   

Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.