September 24, 2013

Location

Penn Tower, Ballam Board Room

Present

Drs. Bloch, Broennle, Deren, Goldfine, Heyner, Kefalides, Meadows, Myers, Stanley, MacGregor (PASEF), Webber (PASEF) and Kayvon Nikoo (FAPD)

Absent

Drs. Baum, Collins, McCarthy, Salcido, Steinberg; Rachael Berget (FAPD) and Victoria Mulhern (FAPD)

The meeting was called to order by Meadows at 12:10 pm. The motion to accept the minutes of June 18 2013 was passed unanimously.

President's Report

Meadows welcomed Dr. Charles Stanley as a new member of Council. She then discussed the question of emeritus status; can a faculty member be honored at the emeritus celebration at the end of the academic year in which he or she processes the requirements for retirement, or is it necessary to wait for the Provost's imprimatur? The suggestion was made by several individuals that it would be desirable to use June 30 as the designated date, despite the fact that the Provost may not have given the designation, since faculty may drift away from the University and not be aware of the celebration. MacGregor recalled that PASEF waited for the official designation, but he would raise the matter at their next meeting. Meadows suggested that the focus should be on the termination of salary, and that the individual should have retired and be in the process of becoming emeritus. She pointed out that lists of such individuals are available.

MacGregor reported that PASEF had the first meeting of the Executive Committee a week ago. The Library is interested in serving emeriti, not just seminars, but working one on one. He will circulate the name of the specific individual to contact within a few days. He discussed the joint celebration; Meadows asked if Deans and department chairs have been invited; MacGregor replied that honorees have not yet been contacted. Each individual will be contacted and a cv requested. Deans were not invited last year; however, if individuals indicated that they would attend the celebration, then their colleagues were informed so that they might also attend. Meadows commented that she has several pediatricians on her list and will invited the new Chair.

Noon talks are fixed through December; however, although they are on the PASEF website, they aren't on ASEF's. Kayvon said that will be fixed immediately. MacGregor commented that he had talked to the editor of the Almanac who said that if the spring lunchtime seminars have a theme, she would announce the series in January.

Meadows expressed the opinion that ASEF's voice has not been heard in terms of the new education initiative. She suggested a tour of the new building; then expanded that to suggest that we have a combined ASEF/PASEF tour of the architectural highlights of the campus, led by architect David Hollenberg. This was greeted with enthusiasm.

Committee Reports

Combined Event

Myers reported that an initial 'save the date' announcement went out on September 16th. The announcement of the celebration will go out three times beforehand, with an RSVP. She reported that Sweeten is a very pleasant milieu but that it will only comfortably hold sixty individuals; if more turn up, it may pose a problem. Another problem is that there is a lot of stuff to be brought to Sweeten from PASEF and ASEF headquarters; she asked and received help for this. Anita Allen will officially greet the honorees; the program will start at 4:30; prior to that there will be wine and cheese in the entryway. The program should terminate at 5:30, after which food and drinks will be served and people can mingle. MacGregor will be in charge of audio. Kefalides asked about access by car; it is by prior arrangement.

Luncheon Seminars

Bloch reported that working with PASEF means progress is slower than on an individual basis but that talks are fixed through December.

Service

MacGregor reported that the visitation program is still mired and at a standstill. He decided that he and Deren should go round and visit in the company of the patient advocates. Discussion ensued. MacGregor said they are not giving up, since they are already certified volunteers, but emphasized that there are other volunteer opportunities. Other suggestions for volunteer opportunities included reading grant applications. Discussion ensued and it remained somewhat unresolved. Meadows suggested that a representative of ASEF should be on the search committee for a new Chair of Medicine, and asked Vicki if the Dean would consider this. Goldfine suggested that an offer should be made to the Dean to assist with the 250th celebration of the School of Medicine. Meadows commented that Carolyn Felix, President of the John Morgan Society would also like to collaborate. MacGregor will find out if PASEF would like to participate.

Retirement

Vicki and Hilary will present the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the retirement process and this will be followed by faculty recounting their own experiences. This has proven to be a popular format.

Website

Nikoo told the group that the website will be updated on September 25th. Meadows thanked him for the new format with the gallery and the obituaries.

Other Business

There was some discussion regarding speakers in the spring. Larry Summers was one suggestion. Meadows proposed a tour of the campus followed by a speaker. ASEF and PASEF will have separate spring speakers

The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 pm. Respectfully submitted Susan Heyner, Ph.D. Secretary Treasurer