May 27, 2014

Location

Ballam Board Room

Present

Drs, Bloch, Broennle, Heyner, Goldfine, MacGregor, Meadows, Myers, Nagel (PASEF) Kayvon Nikoo (FAPD), Paterson, Salcido, Steinberg; Vicki Mulhern (FAPD) and invitees Lisa Bellini (space) and Glen Gaulton (service).

Absent

Baum, Deren, Goldfine, Saunders and Stanley

The meeting was called to order by Meadows at 12:15 p.m.

President's Report

The architectural tour of the campus with David Hollenberg was so successful, that it should be repeated. Space: Lisa Bellini from Administration addressed the space issue, given that Penn
Tower will be gone by next June. She urged a broader look at the role of the Emeriti faculty to facilitate collaboration between ASEF and PASEF. Anita Allen is of the same mind, and would like to see an overarching space to promote functions such as mentoring, shared by both groups. There was spirited discussion regarding the joining of the two organizations. If such a shared space becomes a reality, it should be in the center of campus. Broennle commented that it should be close to public transportation. Steinberg agreed that consolidation is a good idea, but that space should be close to the Medical School; however, Bellini said that the best opportunity for space entails teaming up with the University so Emeriti have a central location; Anita Allen is fully committed to the idea. MacGregor said since he can speak for both Associations, he recognizes that medical faculty are by and large much more insular.

ASEF and PASEF do have joint programs, but if ASEF is firm about being a separate organization. Bellini said that if ASEF has its own space, it may be more remote than at present. Nagel commented that it would be advantageous to have shared space, and that it might result in full-time help. The discussion ended on the note that ASEF is willing to explore future possibilities.

Bellini emphasized that Anita Allen is fully committed to utilizing Emeriti. and Salcido commented that he is very impressed by the way the Department of Defense utilizes emeriti; they have a program ‘Joining Forces.” Paterson said that the School of Nursing is involved with this.

Administration

Mulhern reported that there was nothing new to add to previous reports. Service: Glenn Gaulton from the Dean’s office said that he and Vicki work extensively together, and are concerned with how Emeriti can be utilized. An example he gave was that on search committees for chairs, the committee is frequently comprised of the same people; however, it would be great to include one or more Emeriti. Other examples would be soliciting their help with student poster sessions, organizing symposia and reviewing grant proposals and manuscripts. Mulhern pointed out that mentoring of junior faculty could be very valuable. Meadows reported that Baum had received much interest from Department chairs, with respect to utilizing Emeriti. Gaulton wanted a list of Emeriti, which Kayvon could provide. Gaulton then suggested sending the list out to discover what participation an individual would be interested in. He also reported that the search for a new Chair of Microbiology has started and that the slant will be towards immunology. Similarly, the search for the Chair of Family Medicine, is ongoing and also Bioinformatics.

New Board members

Meadows announced the results of the election for new members. Jeanne Myers will become President; new board members are Sue Kramer, Brian Salzberg, Jamie Wheeler and Virginia Livolsi. Peter Wilding expressed interest in completing the term left vacant by Mimi Collins; he was approved and will be invited to the June meeting.

Web site

New members will be put onto the web site.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm

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