June 17, 2014

Location

21 Penn Tower, Ballam Board Room

Present

Drs. Bloch, Broennle, Goldfine, Heyner, MacGregor, Meadows, Nagel (PASEF), Salcido, Steinberg, Wilding, Victoria Mulhern (FAPD) and Kayvon Nikoo (FAPD).

Absent

Drs. Baum, Paterson and Saunders

The meeting was called to order by Meadows at 2:40 pm. She announced the new Board members, welcomed Wilding to the meeting, and introduced the Board attendees. Corrections to the May minutes were made.

President's report

Meadows resumed the discussion of space requirements for ASEF that was initiated at the May meeting. The main point is whether ASEF and PASEF should have joint or separate space. There are arguments on both sides. The conclusion at the end of lengthy discussion was that joint space may be supported by the University, and it may not be located close to the Medical Center. There was spirited discussion of the needs of ASEF, for example, computer facilities, and meeting space. Vicki commented that Anita Allen is very dedicated to finding space for Emeriti, but she expects such space to be combined with PASEF. ASEF needs computer facilities to allow online clinical learning. Kayvon pointed out that ASEF now has EPIC access and that IT will no longer support Windows XP. A new computer system is needed and will likely need to come out of the budget for 2014-15 (it remains the same as in previous years). A summary of ASEFs needs has already been sent to PSOM officials responsible for assigning space. Last year there was a meeting of the President and other members of ASEF, with the Dean. Meadows proposed meeting with him again to discuss space, computer needs and functions for Emeriti. Vicki suggested inviting the Dean to an ASEF meeting, preferably in the fall. We will check his calendar for Sept, Oct and Nov meetings. Myers asked if Baum's discussions with department Chairs covered the functions for Emeriti, but it was pointed out that the Dean appoints search committees and has some other functions beyond the Chairs. Wilding suggested surveying the Emeriti to find out how many are still teaching; Salcido and Steinberg mentioned that Doctoring is a teaching program that involves both current faculty and Emeriti.

Administration

Vicki said that Medical School faculty numbers are at an all-time high; 21,000 full time faculty. Michael Levine will be the new chair of the Medical Faculty Senate Steering Committee. Goldfine asked if retirement rates were going up; Vicki said they are, probably due to the improvement in the stock market.

PASEF

Nagel reported that the last board meeting was in May while June 1st is the transition time for new officers. Lynn Lees will chair the new Program committee with Janice Bellace who is also very involved with PASEF. Discussion ensued regarding the luncheon seminars and the Spring speaker programs. Both organizations are involved in the planning the luncheon seminars but the respective organizations arrange their own Spring speakers. ASEF discusses their spring speaker at Council meetings. Vicki reminded Council that the 250th anniversary of the Medical School is next year and there was discussion of the role ASEF might play.

Retirement Communities

Goldfine handed out a spreadsheet summarizing many parameters of the local retirement communities. The template was developed by Saunders when he was looking at the possibility of Penn setting up such a group. It is still being worked on. Originally, this information was to be accessed directly in email, but Kayvon suggested a link.

Website

Broennle has been working with Nikoo to “clean up” the web site; they would appreciate being informed when information should be removed, as well as giving information regarding obituaries. The names of the new Council members will replace those on the current site.

October Emeritus Reception

Myers reported that planning is already underway; that the date is set: October 29th at 4:30 pm in the Sweeten Alumni house. The program will be essentially the same as last year, but this year there are more Emeriti, at least from ASEF. Questions were raised regarding space; this should be adequate with a rearrangement of the seating.

Logo

Meadows suggested that it would be appropriate for ASEF to have a logo, and asked for suggestions. Broennle pointed out that there are some gifted artists in the Medical School. The topic was left for the Fall.

Other business

Myers presented certificates of appreciation and gifts to the retiring President, Meadows, and Program chair, Bloch.

Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm, and members departed to enjoy the End of Year party in ASEF Headquarters.

Respectfully submitted,
Susan Heyner, Ph.D.
Secretary Treasurer