Meeting:           Berklee Faculty Union Executive Committee
Date:                April 15, 2021 at 1:00p, via Zoom
In Attendance:  Will Silvio, David Scott, Andrew Shryock, Elizabeth Seitz, Wendy Rolfe, Michael Abraham, Dennis Cecere, Marti Epstein, Paul Masters, Denise Pons-Leone, Utar Artun, Alicia Bower, Michael Johnson, Nichelle Mungo, Stephanie Reich, Vanessa Morris, Mike Scott

Call to order 1:04p.

1. Minutes

MOTION:         “To approve minutes of the Union Executive Committee meeting on
March 25, 2021; General Membership Meeting on April 1, 2021; and Union-Management meeting on April 8, 2021.” (PONS-LEONE)
SECOND:         EPSTEIN
VOTE:              unanimous approval, motion carries

2. Union meeting with Conservatory faculty

EPSTEIN reported on meeting with Conservatory Faculty Advisory Committee, including need for clear and consistent application of Service to the College expectations, improved faculty orientation procedures, and chair and dean evaluations. Discussion followed.

3. Social media allegations

SILVIO summarized recent social media allegations – as well as Union, administration and community responses – against a faculty member. Discussion followed.

Meeting adjourned 2:00p.