MINUTES FROM UNION EXECUTIVE MEETING 12-5-19

Meeting: Berklee Faculty Union Executive Committee
Date: December 5, 2019 at 1:00p
InAttendance: WillSilvio,DavidScott,AndrewShryock,WendyRolfe,PrinceCharlesAlexander,

Michael Abraham, Dennis Cecere, Peg Codding, Peter Cokkinias, Paul Masters, Denise Pons-Leone, Utar Artun, Alicia Bower, Michael Johnson, Stephanie Reich, Nicholas Urie, Vanessa Morris

Call to order 1:05p.

1. Meeting with Spencer Stuart representatives

On Tuesday, December 10, the Union Executive Committee will meet with representatives of Spencer Stuart, the executive search firm engaged by the Presidential Search Committee. SILVIO requests questions and talking points be submitted in advance.

2. Chair evaluation update

BOWER summarized present state of chair evaluation process. SILVIO requested concrete timeline for roll-out. Discussion followed concerning dates in Spring 2020.

3. Mike Scott’s email concerning part-time faculty

Committee discussed Mike Scott’s email, concerning issues for part-time faculty, and responses.

4. Fresh Voices Meet-and-Greet event

SILVIO commended and thanked D. SCOTT and other volunteers for organizing Fresh Voices event, on Wednesday, December 4.

MOTION: “Donate $200 to St. Clement’s Church, in appreciation for allowing Union to use space for Fresh Voices event.” (D. SCOTT)
SECOND: CODDING
VOTE: unanimous approval, motion carries

Meeting adjourned 1:48p.