Media Board Meeting
March 12, 2007
Student Center
Blue and White Room
Present: Susan Sweeney, Rebecca Barrieau, Otis Mamed, Faith Olsen, Sean Arcarese, John Adam Tercyak-Morgan, Mike McDonald, Jamie Paakkonen, Amanda James (Media University Assistant), Tiffany Moffo Simpson (Guest), Wayne DeRoy (Guest) and Alex
I. Welcome
Ms. Barrieau called the meeting to order at 12:08p.m.
The minutes from the March 2nd meeting were reviewed.
Motion: (Tercyak-Morgan/Mamed) To approve the March 2, 2007 Media Board Minutes.
Motion Passed (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstained)
Ms. Barrieau welcomed Wayne DeRoy who will be taking over as the Program Director for WFCS next year. She also introduced, Alex Estrom, who is interested in the student at large position on the Media Board.
II. Attendance
Attendance was passed around.
III. Recorder Editorial Policy
Ms. Paakkonen shared about the new editorial policy that The Recorder was beginning to put in place. Previously if an editorial was submitted it would go to the section editor, the editor-in-chief and the copy editor. The new policy will state that if the editor-in-chief is questioning the editorial it will go to all of the section editors. The Recorder will then hold a meeting to discuss the printing of this article and if more than one section editor disagrees with the printing of the article, it will not be printed. They will have the full policy written up and approved by the April 13th Media Board meeting.
IV. Budgets
Ms. Sweeney spoke about the budget for the Media Board. The Media Board budget for the 2006-2007 year was $130,000. The Media Board then allotted each media organization a base budget of $25,000. The remaining money went into the operations account. The operations account is getting low and Ms. Sweeney asked the Media Board if they would consider moving $20,000 from the reserve account to the operations account.
Motion: (McDonald/Paakkonen) To move $20,000 from the Media Board Reserve account to the Media Board Operations account.
Motion Passed (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstained) (MBD07-004)
V. Media Board
Ms. Barrieau stated that she thought that since the incident in The Recorder that there is misinformation about what the Media Board Reserve fund is for. It was also suggested that a pamphlet about the Media Board be created and distributed, as to educate the campus. Mr. Mamed brought to the board’s attention that the constitution for the Media Board, Dial, The Recorder, WFCS and the Helix are all posted on the Media Board website and that we can refer people who are interested in this information to the website.
VI. Vance Lecture Seminar
Ms. Sweeney informed the Media Board that she purchased 10 tickets for the Vance Dinner for the Media Board. The purchase of these tickets was approved at the March 2nd meeting. Ms. Sweeney also suggested that the Media Board send out an invitation to student leaders for the Vance Lecture Seminar on April 4th at 3 p.m. The board agreed that this would be a good way to gain some recognition on campus and it was agreed that Ms. Barrieau would send out the invitation on behalf of the Media Board.
VII. Open Seats
Alex Estrom, who was present at this meeting, would like to be considered for a Student-at-Large position on the Media Board. Mr. Estrom is the chair of SUBOG, he is also affiliated with PRIDE and the Women’s Center. He agrees that there is a lack of education about the Media Board on campus and would like to see that change.
Motion: (Tercyak-Morgan/McDonald) To vote Alex Estrom a Student-at-Large on the Media Board.
Motion Passed (7 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstained)
Ms. Sweeney also spoke about the open Academic Facility seat on the Media Board. This is a seat appointed by the President of the University and Ms. Sweeney wondered if the Media Board would like to make suggestions to the President as to who this might be. Ms. Barrieau recommended Dr. Karen Ritzenhoff for the position. Mr. Tercyak-Morgan suggested Professor John Frasco of the Marketing department. It was decided that Ms. Barrieau would draft a letter to the President with these suggestions.
VIII. Task force on Journalistic Integrity
Ms. Sweeney shared that her and Ms. Martin were invited to join the President’s task for on journalistic integrity. The task force is being divided into subcommittees and is looking into how campus media organizations are governed. They are hoping this is a learning experience for the faculty and that it raises the consciousness of faculty and students.
IX. Other Business
Ms. Sweeney shared that there is a student group trying to create a new student newspaper. As of right now this group has not been recognized and has not developed any criteria for officers. If this group does become recognized as a student organization they will join the Media Board.
Mr. Mamed shared that there is a faculty senate this afternoon at 3p.m. in Vance 105.
Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Last updated: Wednesday April 25, 2007