CCIG Business meeting
Recorded by Danamarie Every, DCCC
Call to order 4/15/11, 8:02 am by Rebecca (Becky) Townsend, CCIG Interest Group Chair
Welcome by Rebecca Townsend who asked attendees to sign in; hello by all name and school
Appreciations to Isa Engleberg, Michelle Simpson, Nancy Willets and Tobi Mackler from Becky Townsend for helping with transition as Jessica Papajacik stepped back for birth of baby :)
Reports:
a. This year's process reported on by Becky Townsend who said it went fairly smoothly. CCIG was assigned 6 slots and got 8. We were selective and had to reject panels. Review was 6 panels and 2 gifts panels.
b. Executive Committee-
Alberta Arnold reported on resolutions passed:
- speech communication competency endorsed as requirement for high school seniors
- opposes solitary confinement as form of torture
Alberta Arnold also reported on resolutions not passed:
- giving grants to students of color
Alberta Arnold also reported discussion about policy for reviewing papers for conventions.
Jean- Ann Streiff commented on K-12 resolution on competency (speaking, listening and media literacy). She said next step is implementation. We need to align with Ed Associations that are major players; next step is training of those who will teach communication in K-6.
c. Planner for Cambridge- Wendy Walters, Susan Ward and Nancy Willets attended meeting
-Nancy Willets handed out stickers and "beans" as planner. She commented on having no department meetings as panels and everyone gets one spot on panel. We should bring in new and up and comers on panels. The theme is Transitions but no need to force into title. Nancy Willets reported that Susan Ward is short course planner and Lisa Heller-Boragine is publicity and promotions coordinator.
-Rooms in Cambridge will be $149; parking is $27 a day. Nancy Willets is trying to work on this.
-Tom Jewell asked what college was "behind" or supporting conference activities. Nancy Willets said she'll use Boston, Cape Cod, and Suffolk
-Tobi Mackler reported that Cindy Lott worked with planners so we aren't scheduled against instructional Comm.
-Michelle Simpson asked : “Can GIFTS be a given?” Nancy Willets said, if we did that we'd have to give it up. Becky Townsend reminded we got 2 more slots. Nancy Willets reminded of allotments for Cambridge - CCIG has 8 slots.
-Tobi Mackler said, historically, if programs are good slots can be found.
-Nancy Willets reminded group to renew membership in timely fashion.
-Who is planner for next year? Jessica Papajacik
Susan Ward- point of clarity. Susan Ward planning for 2013
-Nadine Cichy volunteered to do GIFTS for 2012
Elections
a. Nominating
Tobi nominated Nadine Cichy; Isa seconded
Nadine Cichy was nominated for GIFTS.
Nominations closed
All in favor
No opposed; no abstentions
Becky reported that review process needs to be streamlined.
GIFTS for 2013 who will be eventual Chair of Interest Group-
Isa nominated Danamarie Every
Vote by Acclamation- Tobi Mackler
Second by Dante Morelli
Danamarie Every elected
ECA nominating committee rep needed- meeting is Sat 1030-1145. Interest group chair goes to meeting. Becky Townsend will go.
Exec Council Rep- 2 yr term; Interest Group Representative
Dante Morelli moved to nominate Michelle Simpson; Tobi Mackler seconded
Move to close, seconded.
Vote by acclamation.
Michelle Simpson is Exec Council Rep.
c. Planner for 2014- Danamarie Every
d. Clerk- Becky Townsend suggested we have one and should post minutes online. Does this require by-laws be changed? By-Laws need to be posted online as well.
-Tobi Mackler suggested secretary instead of clerk.
-Isa Engleberg suggested creating committee; Susan Ward will create chart; Tobi Mackler will serve
-Motion to review by laws and make recommendation- vote by acclamation.
Social Media Presence- Becky Townsend moved to have CCIG Facebook page or LinkedIn or both.
-Susan ward agreed it is a good thing; Michelle Simpson asked about purpose?
-Tobi Mackler asked about inclusion/exclusion?
-Susan Ward said it is choice; just as attending meeting.
-Tom Jewell asked for clarification about using for official business
-Becky Townsend clarified that it would be "social".
Isa Engleberg moved to create and maintain a CCIG online presence. Susan Ward seconded.
Approved by acclamation
1 abstention
Ideas 2012
Nadine Cichy- Revamping and Creating Transitions to Online Courses; Teaching Online- Purpose and Intent; Epistomology
Cheryl Wilson- Move to Full Program; Transition Service to Program- Dante, Tom, Cheryl
Nzinga A. Jones- Transition to CC teaching- Lynn Lemerand, Denise Gilmer-Knudosn interested
LaTanya K. Eggleston- Adjunct and Full time- transition to one faculty- transition to inclusion
Cheryl Wilson- transition to mentoring
Susan Ward and Becky Townsend - Academic and Research based panels
Tobi Mackler- Top 3 papers ; Isa Engleberg- CCIG capable of top 3 papers; submit on your own
Becky Townsend- co-sponsored panels
Michelle Simpson Moved to Adjourn
Tobi Mackler seconded
Adjourned at 8: 53 am
Those present: Tobi Mackler, Laura Davis*, Roger Smitter*, Isa Engleberg, Susan Ward, Danamarie Every, Nzinga A. Jones, LaTanya K. Eggleston, Michelle Simpson*, Carolyn Kacey, Cheryl Wilson*, Tom Jewell, Jean Anne Streiff, Alberta Arnold, (Marilyn) Lyn Lemerand*, Denise Gilmer-Knudson*, Nancy Willets, Nadine Cichy, Rebecca M. Townsend*, Katharine Rumrill Teece*, Dante E. Morelli*
Volunteer reviewers for next year’s convention are denoted with an asterisk (*) next to their name.