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USMSC Minutes

Coppin State College

February 7, 1999

Welcome from LaSonia King (CSC).

In attendance were: Andy Rittler (SSU); Kasey Schneider (SSU); Elmus Mosby (UMCP); Kelly Newsome (UMCP); Stephen Mogila (UB); Lisa Reece (UB); Amanda Klugh (USMSC delegate 1999-2000, FSU); Jess Aiken (FSU); Antonio Hayes (FSU); Mike Berlin (UMBC); Aprille Williams (UMES); LaSonia King (CSC); Jelani Laster (CSC); Joseph Tello (UMBC); Pam Riddle (UMB); Valerie Bonner (UMUC); Kady Flannery (UMB); Mia Murthy (Chair); Susan Woda (Student Regent); Joan Marionni (Chancellor's Liaison, USM Office)

Campus Updates

All prepared campus updates were submitted electronically or in written form.

Old Business

Crime on College Campuses

The Council discussed whether to table this argument, due to lack of information and direction about proceeding further.

• Joan Marionni (Chancellor's Liaison, USM Office) informed the Council that in SSU's

annual report on sexual assaults, SSU alluded to adherence to new federal regulations as the reason for the sudden rise in the number of incidents it reported. No other institution showed any significant increase nor did any other institution mention a change in reporting requirements. She posed the question, "are our campuses following new federal regulations?" and suggested that we find out by next week.

Pam Riddle (UB) talked about UB's policies, saying that according to the new regulations, you have to report crime in accord with Title II federal regulations, which states that crime in surrounding areas must be reported as well.

Lisa Reese (UB) also sited accordance with Title II at her school.

Elmus Mosby (UMCP) focused on UMCP's information regarding internal reports and pamphlets, but did not concentrate on accordance to Title II specifically.

The Council took some time to identify importance of the issue:

Kelly Newsome (UMCP) suggested following up the discussion with each delegate reporting on the federal regulation accordance/enforcement at each institution. Stephen Mogila (UB) agreed, and recommended that we find out how schools disseminate information to students.

Joan Marionni (Chancellor's Liaison, USM Office) suggested investigating student awareness of common "crime times" and crime areas. She highlighted UVA's Crime webpage as a possible idea for the Council to consider, and she clearly defined three important questions:

1. Are USM institutions following the federal guidelines?
2. How do institutions report crime?
3. How do institutions alert students to potential dangers?

After getting information, Ms. Marionni continued, about three people should be appointed to write a report/recommendation to the Chancellor. The "motion" was seconded by Susan Woda (Student Regent, BoR). All Council members were in agreement with Ms. Marionni's suggestions.

Lobbying Efforts

Mia Murthy (Chair, USMSC) suggested that the Council¼

• work with Senator Komenda
• begin a letter-writing campaign
• talk to State Relations Officers on each campus to find out how to help with lobbying efforts.
• consider testifying at hearings

The Council proceeded to participate in an extensive discussion to identify what goals were in place, and how lobbying could help realize them.

Mia Murthy (Chair, USMSC) stated that higher education is important, and that we are of importance to the governor's decisions re higher education.

Susan Woda (Student Regent, BoR) further explained that the Council was important in the governor's budgeting process by giving a cursory description of the discretionary funding process (explaining that funding from this area may go to higher education). Ms. Woda suggested clarifying our purpose in lobbying as a Council.

Joan Marionni (CL, USM Office) said that we can lobby as Council representatives or individual students representing our schools.

The Council agreed to follow some clearly defined steps:

1. Find and Share Information
• visit the Maryland General Assembly webpage at "www.mlis.state.md.us" to get up-to-date information about current bills and proposals.
• Read the Green Line and State Relations reports.
• Visit your institution president and State Relations officer.

Joan Marionni (CL, USM Office) emphasized that communication between meetings is vital to success of the Council

2. Decide what issues are important/decide your stance on something before presenting.
3. Take actions (disseminate information, write proposal, testify, and lobby). When doing so, consider using personal experiences in your presentations.

Issues to discuss/lobby: HOPE scholarship for upcoming teachers, the budget/money allotted for higher education.

Susan Woda (SR. BoR) informed the Council that each delegate can sign up to testify by visiting the MD General Assembly website. If testifying, she suggested being prepared by having twenty copies of a typewritten testimony, all copies with 3 hole-punches for easy storage.

Both Senator Komenda and John Lippencott are available for help regarding testimonies and testifying.

Internal Affairs

Self-Evaluation Forms

Mia Murthy (Chair, USMSC) stated that she had only received 2 responses re self-evaluations, and had hoped to review them publicly during the meeting in order to have representatives identify their purposes and objectives for participating in the Council.

After debating the issue, the Council decided not to pursue the self-evaluation idea as planned.

Aprille Williams (UMES) explained her lack of participation in a number of Council discussions, noting that, as a student from a historically black college/university (HBCU), many of the issues discussed at meetings did not apply to her school. She continued by saying that the information that the Council gives her is not appropriate material for her to approach her institution with, given that oftentimes it does not apply to their student body. Mia Murthy (Chair, USMSC) replied, stating that the Council receives information in addition to delivering it; hence, it is important that issues pertinent to only HBCUs are encouraged as discussion.

Mia Murthy (Chair, USMSC) emphasized the need for continuity in the Council, and encouraged members to begin searching for next year's representatives.

USMSC Webpage

Mike Berlin (UMBC) suggested the possibility of interest committees posting reports on the webpage, highlighting main topics discussed in USMSC business.

One issue of interest was the rise in student fees: Aprille Williams (UMES) noted the dramatic increase in student fees recently (from $36 to $75 in order to help pay for new exercise facilities.

LaSonia King (CSC) stated that the media list is completed and that it will be sent to USMSC delegates.

Officer Reports

Mia Murthy, Chair

Submitted written report

Kasey Schneider, Vice-Chair

Will meet with the Academic Advising Committee on February 11, 1999.

Will meet with the Education Policy Committee on March 11, 1999.

Addressed, in the report, Lisa Reese's (UB) previous concern about solely undergraduate education being addressed.

Susan Woda, Student Regent

Task Force

Some bills are expected in the next few weeks; updates will follow.

Enrollment issues in Montgomery County

Increase in number of students is due to "baby-boom echo"

UMD's Shady Grove center, for example, has helped serve the educational needs of Marylanders, but we must keep our eyes open for more ways to serve the college-bound population; updates will follow.

Proposal on USM requirements on Thursday, February 11, 1999

Will give a proposal on requirements for the arts as a graduation requirement in all USM institutions. Please notify your institution about this if possible.

Student fees

Cited importance of topic, but also that they are voted in August; hence, limiting student influence. Current fee policies will be examined: some fees are university-specific, so she will need support from all Council members in the form of a written position. Different types of fees include:

• room and board fees (Aprille Williams (UMES) noted a dramatic rise in UMES's room fees)
• mandatory fees (e.g., athletics, shuttle buses, student activities, etc.); paid by all students, and voted on by BoR
• non-mandatory fees (e.g., chemistry lab fees, greens fees for golf classes, etc.)

Three new Regents were appointed recently to the Board; all three are mentioned on the USM webpage.

Look out for the "Green Bag" report, which will identify the new Student Regent, to complete academic year 1999-2000.

Future Issues for Council

HOPE Scholarship for teaching
Possible bill to amend requirements for the Student Regent position

Ms. Woda collected of "CORE" from UMUC, FSU, and UMCP. All other schools need to compile these requirements and send them via e-mail to Susan. Include:

1. general education requirement
2. teacher requirements
3. T.A./G.A. requirements

Education Policy Meeting on February 12, 1999 for the USM. Meeting will cover:

1. alcohol/sexual abuse
2. SATs
3. begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Chris Columbus Center (at the Inner Harbor)

Jessica Aiken, Federal Relations

Stated that the 106^th Congress will be on Spring Recess beginning March 29^th. If you would like to introduce any congresspersons to your campus, please do so! Contact Jessica for help of questions.

Comments for the Good of the Council

Kasey Schneider (SSU) passed out information regarding the Eighth Annual Maryland Regional Commuter Connections Conference hosted by UB. She will be a keynote speaker at the conference.

• The conference will take place on Friday, March 5, 1999, from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., in the Merrick School of Business Building at University of Baltimore.
• For more information, please contact Kathy Anderson, Office of Student Affairs at by telephone (410) 837-5429 or via e-mail at kanderson@ubmail.ubalt.edu.

Jessica Aiken (FSU) informed the Council that next month's meeting (at UMES) will require an overnight stay. If anyone would like to share a room, let her know.

Susan Woda (SR, BoR) urged members to find teacher requirements

Meeting Adjourned