Minutes from Union Executive Meeting 9-17-20

Meeting:           Berklee Faculty Union Executive Committee
Date:                September 17, 2020 at 1:00p, via teleconference
In Attendance:  Will Silvio, David Scott, Andrew Shryock, Elizabeth Seitz, Wendy Rolfe, Prince Charles Alexander, Michael Abraham, Dennis Cecere, Marti Epstein, Paul Masters, Denise Pons-Leone, Utar Artun, Michael Johnson, Nichelle Mungo, Stephanie Reich, Nicholas Urie, Vanessa Morris, Mike Scott

Call to order 1:08p.

1. Minutes

MOTION:         “To approve minutes of Union Executive Committee meeting on September 10, 2020.” 
(SEITZ)
SECOND:         CECERE
VOTE:              unanimous approval, motion carries

2. FT faculty payroll

SILVIO summarized a glitch in payroll that affected full-time faculty for the most recent pay cycle. SILVIO requested fix by Monday.

3. Anti-Racism Committee (ARC)

Following invitation from Union’s ARC, Berklee student representatives will discuss race-related topics and concerns at next UEC meeting (September 24).

5. Three-Year Contract

EPSTEIN proposed reduced class sizes, to alleviate strain on instructors, especially in writing-intensive courses, and increase available work opportunities for part-time faculty. M. SCOTT recommended framing proposal to administration as a suggestion. 

6. Consultant to President

M. SCOTT thanked UEC for re-appointment to position as Consultant to President; SILVIO summarized expanded duties and activities, including UEC mentorship, of the position.

Meeting adjourned 1:56p.

Minutes from Union Executive Meeting 9-10-20

Meeting:           Berklee Faculty Union Executive Committee

Date:                September 10, 2020 at 1:00p, via teleconference

In Attendance:  Will Silvio, David Scott, Andrew Shryock, Elizabeth Seitz, Wendy Rolfe, Prince Charles Alexander, Michael Abraham, Dennis Cecere, Marti Epstein, Paul Masters, Denise Pons-Leone, Utar Artun, Alicia Bower, Michael Johnson, Stephanie Reich, Nicholas Urie, Vanessa Morris

Call to order 1:02p.

1. Minutes

MOTION:         “To approve minutes of Union Executive Committee meeting on August 6, 2020.” 
(EPSTEIN)
SECOND:         M. JOHNSON
VOTE:              unanimous approval, motion carries

2. Budget

SHRYOCK presented proposed budget. ALEXANDER asked about Anti-Racism Committee line item; SHRYOCK noted there is no dedicated line item, but UEC can approve, with a motion, any future proposed projects and expenses. Discussion followed. 

MOTION:         “To approve budget, as submitted by Budget Committee.” 
(SEITZ)
SECOND:         MASTERS
VOTE:              unanimous approval, motion carries

3. Councilor resignation

Peter Cokkinias has submitted his resignation from Councilor position, effective August 31, 2020, and it has been accepted. SILVIO recommended appointment of Nichelle Mungo (Voice).

MOTION:         “To appoint Nichelle Mungo as Councilor to the Executive Committee.” 
(D. SCOTT)
SECOND:         MASTERS
VOTE:              unanimous approval, motion carries

Meeting adjourned 1:57p.

Minutes from Union Executive Meeting 8-6-20

Meeting: Berklee Faculty Union Executive Committee

Date: August 6, 2020 at 1:00p, via teleconference

In Attendance: Will Silvio, David Scott, Andrew Shryock, Elizabeth Seitz, Wendy Rolfe, Prince Charles Alexander, Michael Abraham, Dennis Cecere, Peggy Codding, Marti Epstein, Paul Masters, Utar Artun, Michael Johnson, Stephanie Reich, Vanessa Morris, Mike Scott

Call to order 1:07p.

1. Minutes

MOTION: “To approve minutes of Union Executive Committee meeting on July 30, 2020.” (SEITZ)

SECOND: MASTERS

VOTE: unanimous approval, motion carries

2. College Finance Presentation

On August 13, College will make finance presentation to the Union. 

Meeting adjourned 2:00p.