February 26, 2013

Location

Penn Tower 21 Ballam Room

Present

Drs. Bloch, Broennle, Goldfine, Kefalides, Heyner, MacGregor, Meadows, J Myers, Paterson, Rubin, Saunders, Winegrad Rachael Bergert (FAPD), Victoria Mulhern (FAPD) Kayvon Nikoo (FAPD)

Absent

Drs McCarthy, Salcido, Stanley and Steinberg

The meeting was called to order by Dr Meadows at 12:05 pm. Meadows called for approval of the January minutes. There was discussion concerning Gail Morrison's outline of future medical education. Goldfine expressed concern that medical education was being distanced from basic sciences. Winegrad was concerned that there seemed to be no provision for graduate education. Saunders suggested that there should be two years of basic sciences in the undergraduate curriculum (the British model). There followed more discussion on different aspects of medical education. concluding that basic science is not going away and MacGregor voicing regret with the changes. Vicki Mulhern voiced the concern that the sequestration will cost the Medical Center millions and asked for any assistance that ASEF could provide. Minutes were approved at 12:30 pm

Vicki Mulhern announced that the strategic plan for the Medical Center would be rolled out shortly. She also said she had received an invitation from Dr. Craig Porterto to attend a meeting in Milwaukee Medical College, to assist them in senior medical faculty development. She distributed the email and asked the Council members to consider accepting this invitation. MacGregor said we should try to accommodate them since one of our original aims was to serve as a model for other institutions.

Saunders asked if new computers were available in the Headquarters and Kayvon Nikoo said that he could set up a new computer

Retirement Program

Vicki Mulhers told the group that it went very well.76 individuals from across the University attended. We need to do a better job of advising people when to make the decision to retire. For the next retirement event on Monday, April 29th at the Faculty Club, Meadows and Neville Strumpf will select a number of people to speak out how and why they decided to retire. Kefalides commented that the University reminds people to retire. Rubin asked if Human Resources should offer counseling to the whole University. Mulhern replied positively but pointed out that schools have unique processes and each has someone. Hilary Lopez provides University-wide counseling. Discussion ensued over the different schools and the establishment of base salaries.

Program for New Emeriti

It was decided to have just one ceremony for new Emeriti, since all ASEF members are also members of PASEF. The date has yet to be finalized. The President has declined to come (she holds her own emeriti function) but the Provost will attend. It was suggested that all the Deans should be invited. MacGregor wrote last fall to all Deans and Department Chairs where there was an emeritus, inviting them to join. Webber and Meadows will also send an invitation. Discussion regarding the space for this event ensued: Sweeten House is considered really good, but is on the small side. MacGregor suggested Houston Hall but it was considered a bit austere.

Committee Reports

Myers discussed the Spring event; Dr. Emanuel will talk on Healthcare Reform. Meadows suggested that we look for new speakers and suggested Jon Moreno. MacGregor thought that a junior faculty member speaking on tenure concerns would be good. There will be a self-serve buffet and bar following Emanuel's talk. Kayvon is sending out notices and MacGregor asked that all chairs should be informed.

The final party will be on June 18th in Penn Tower 21. MacGregor asked if we could move out into the extra space; Ms Berget will check into it closer to the time.

Lunchtime Speakers

The next speaker is Irv Shapiro, who will talk on March 18th. The topic is molecular engineering of orthopedic implants. Virginia Lee will speak on April 10th.

Service

MacGregor reported on the visitation program. For about two weeks around Christmas there was a flurry of activity that has now slowed to a trickle. The program has been described in both the Almanac and the Gazette. We need to remind the staff. Meadows asked why the visitation could not be extended to all patients. MacGregor replied that there’s currently a Patient Services group and we could join that. Meadows agreed and asked whether we could get publicity for this.

Other Business

Meadows pointed out that by the next meeting, we need a slate for President elect and three new Council members. Suggestions should be sent to Meadows. MacGregor asked if Rachael could send out a list of emeriti from the past five years so that we can consider names and make inquiries prior to the next meeting. The note and obituary on John Mikuta, ASEF's first president is now on the web.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 pm. Respectfully submitted Susan Heyner Secretary Treasurer