Ew Quimbaya-Winship, director of RISE Project, provided information about policy changes that will be taking place in RISE that address enforcement of Title IX. Plans are underway to present a policy proposal by the end of January, 2012 Learn more by visiting: http://warren-wilson.edu/blogs/governance/files/2011/12/Student_Life_Committee_11.10.11.pdf    

This months newsletter includes: 1. A letter from President Sandy Pfeiffer to the community. 2. The latest minutes from Forum, Caucus, and our six Policy Committees. 3. Information and a link to the photo gallery from the November 9 Community Meeting. 4. A letter from Alice Buhl on behalf of the Presidential Search Committee. http://warren-wilson.edu/blogs/governance/files/2011/12/Governance-Updates-Dec-2011.pdf

The Forum met for the final Fall 2011 semester meeting. Jonathan Ehrlich spoke on behalf of the APG about questions put forth on exempt/non exempt employees. He also introduced the Harassment Policy to Forum members. The policy was sent back to APG for revision/discussion and will be presented again at the February 15 Forum meeting. [...]

The December 8 meeting consisted of new discussions taking place at Caucus. Topics addressed at the SLC meeting were: 1. Campus accessibility for students with disability policy being redrafted. Formal proposal to be submitted in January. 2. Caucus approved letter about funding for Preston House. Read the minutes for details: http://warren-wilson.edu/blogs/governance/files/2011/12/Student-Life-Committee-12.8.11.pdf

The Caucus constitution was passed at the December 6 meeting. Additionally, several policy proposals were reviewed, all of which were approved except for one pending policy.  The meeting consisted of the following topics and proposals: 1)      Welcome 2)      Committee Reports 3)      Constitution – Passed 4)      Break Meal Plan Opt Out Proposal (David Zaritisky) – Passed [...]

The following topics were discussed at the last SLAC meeting: 1. Program updates and announcements 2. Community Engagement Commitment Model 3. What type of image/graphic best represents the model to students? 4. The language for the model 5. Next Steps The next meeting will be held January 19. To read the minutes, visit http://warren-wilson.edu/blogs/governance/files/2011/12/SLAC-Dec-1-minutes.pdf To [...]

In attendance: Gail Baylor Deborah Anstrom David Harper Mary Davis Holly Rosson Colin Garrity Terry Payne John Bowers Jonathan Ehrlich Items reviewed: 1.  Preparation of further discussion at Forum regarding exempt and non-exempt employees.  All members agreed that the information presented was for informational purposes only, as this was not a policy. 2.  Further discussion [...]

4:04 pm to 5:01pm Gladfelter Conference Room The latest draft of the proposed “Representing WWC in the Media” policy was discussed and a couple of suggested changes regarding employees and possible training are being incorporated into a slightly revised draft by John Bowers. The tentative timetable for the announcement of a new president was presented [...]

Hi-lights of the meeting include: 1. Committee reports from Instructional Technology Committee, Service Learning Advisory Committee, PAC, Spiritual Life Committee, and Work Program Advisory Committee 2. Revision of the Constitution: Discussion and Proposal. Voting will take place Dec. 6 3. Announcements To read the minutes, visit http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~caucus/archivedminutes/11.29.11.pdf

Links to the agenda for the Dec. 6 Faculty Body meeting, and the minutes from the November meeting, are below.  In order to accommodate an open session with one of the food service vendor candidates, Faculty Body will meet in Mierke, not Canon. See you at 4 on Tuesday. Agenda: http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~faculty/11dec6agenda.php Minutes: http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~faculty/11nov1minutes.php