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