S-USIH Minutes July 2018
Executive Committee Meeting July 5, 2018, 4pm ET
Sarah Gardner, Sara Georgini, Andrew Klumpp, Natalia Petrzela, Rebecca Brenner
Agenda
Approval of Minutes Conference Registration Policies Harassment Policy Adjournment
Unanimous Approval of June Minutes
With one edit to spell Sara Georgini correctly
Discussion of Conference Registration Policies:
Leaning toward a two-tier registration: members versus non-members
Three-prong approach to setting price: number of members, per person at hotel, and invite presses to sponsor receptions
Volunteer to manage registration desk for two hours to earn 50% off registration
Conference typically costs around $25k
We encourage Tim to give us numbers quickly
Discussion of Harassment Policy:
Geared toward anti-bullying of all kinds
Nominate the committee
No abuse of power on grounds of sex, race, religion, ability, etc.
Natalia: We seek to create a model for the field
Sara: “And here’s how it’s a collegial gathering”
President’s lunch will focus on harassment policy through a panel of senior scholars
Senior scholars in order to protect junior scholars
Ties into broader discussion of how blog, social media, and in-person interactions should be
Meeting adjourned at 4:50pm