Committee Information - Minutes/Notes

Council on Public Engagement (COPE) Agenda
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
101 Walter Library

1. Welcome and Introductions

Present were: Karen Anderson, Sara Axtell, Harry Boyte, Carl Brandt, Carol Chomsky, Bobbi Cordano, Jeff Corn, Will Craig, Kevin Dostal-Deuer, Amos Deinard, Sue Diekman, Kathy Draeger, Petra Deucker, John Fossum, Barb Frey, Lauren Gilchrist, Bob Johns, Michael Brott, Steve Marchese, Diana Martenson, Geoff Maruyama, Scott McConnell, Leeann Melin, Louis Mendoza, Rosemary Miller, Richard Moreland, Vicky Munro, Robin Murie, Helene Murray, Jerry Rinehart, Tom Scott, Glynis Shea, Monica Siems, Ellie Hartman, Peggy Sundermeyer, Paul Taylor, Kendre Turonie, Mary Vogel, Char Voight, Ann Waltner, Nedy Windham, Jean Underwood, Chris Frazier, Jan Swanson, Catherine Reid-Day, Jean Strommer, Vic Bloomfield, Michelle Kuhl

2. Overview of new COPE and OPE

• Public Engagement at the University of Minnesota (.rtf file)
  Vic went over this document. 
  
  
• OPE Workplan for 2006-07 (.rtf)
  Vic went over the highlights of the workplan for the year.
  
  
• OPE brochure
  The brochure was handed out.  Vic noted that if there were any changes that should be made, we can accommodate them since we print the brochures on demand.  If you need a copy of the brochure, please contact Michelle Kuhl and she can send one to you through campus mail.

3. COPE Committees: Membership and Small Group Discussion

Vic went over the description of the committees and gave a brief summary of what he  envisioned for each, while still allowing flexibility for the committees to decide on goals for the year (see committee descriptions).  People assorted themselves to sign up for committees, pick a chair, and begin discussions about goals and next steps for the year. Vic would like to meet with each committee in the next few weeks.

Appointed or preexisting committees

• Steering
• Campus Community Coordinators Alliance
• Student Relations

Decision-making committees

• Program
• Seed grant
• Outstanding Community Service Awards

Action and innovation groups

• Program initiation and development
• Communication
• Database
• Faculty and staff reward system
• Development
• Alumni relations
• Assessment
• Other as needed

4. Other business

A meeting schedule for the full COPE committee needs to be determined for the year.

5. Adjournment