Committee Members
Elizabeth West and Harris Pastides, co-chairs; Jessica Allison, Stacey Bradley, Carla
Pfeffer, Hannah White, Qiana Whitted
Charge
The Communications and Education subcommittee was charged with developing the commission
website, soliciting public input and working with the University History subcommittee
to identify ways to promote a more diverse story of the University through dissemination
of information and research.
Statement of Comprehensive Work
The subcommittee’s initial work focused on the development of the commission’s website
so that the commission charge, meeting schedule, agenda, minutes and other documents
were accessible to the public. The website included an online form for submission
of public input. The committee also worked with the University’s IT in developing
a framework for the website to host the University History subcommittee’s template
for expanded history and to allow for further additions as research continues (see
the University History website). The subcommittee provided further opportunities for public input by planning public
forums (see Public Input). The Communications and University History subcommittees
worked together to propose recommendations for educational activities, programs, events
and funding that will better disseminate a diverse and inclusive examination of the
University’s history (see Joint Recommendations).
Meeting Reports and Agendas
There are reports to the full commission for each commission meeting. Reports were given on the following dates: 8/21/20; 9/14/20; 10/14/20; 11/02/20; 1/12/21; 2/18/21; 3/15/21; 4/6/21; 5/2/21; 6/2/21 (Appendix 8).
Subcommittee meetings were held on the following dates: 8/19/20; 9/9/20; 10/9/20;
3/9/21; 3/25/21; 4/7/21.
Accomplishments
- Developed commission website with a framework enabling continued future expansion as more research and projects are completed
- Solicited public input via web form and public forums
- Formulated set of recommendations with University History subcommittee to promote the collection and dissemination of the diversity and complexity of the University’s history and its underrepresented groups and individuals