Student Fee Working Group 4/21/15

Attending, Nancy M., Freddy, Mark, Deb W., Matt G., Cindy C., Bryce M. Jim C. Cyndi C., Judy M. Nav K, Kimberly M, Ann R. Jeannette P., Brian C., Isa Dasho, Kat, Sheryl C., Shannon Cary, Dorothy Carner.

  • Potential Space renovation plan should the student fee pass.

    •  Cyndi Curnutte, from University Space Planning and Design Services, attended the first part of the meeting to review recent developments of Ellis Library Renovation plans.
    • Some effort had been made to improve sightlines and create a more open feel to the most recent design of the first floor.
  • Matt G. – General updates.

    • The Creative Portfolios class that used the Student Library Fee as a class assignment has completed their presentations. 

      • One team’s fee promotion concept was considered the best.  
      •  Jim and Matt will be seeing if they can hire those two team members to help with the actual student fee promotion.  
  • Social Media Committee – update.

    • We have an events page for the student forum this week.
    • Truman’s visit on April 15th  was a huge success.
  • Funding – the Library has received $6,000 so far in gifts to help promote the Library Fee.
  • Library ambassadors

    • Last meeting for semester will be 4/29/15  
    • Cindy Cotner to take over coordination of ambassadors in the Fall Semester.
  • Forum update – MSA

    • Monday, the Pride hosted a pop-up event in speaker circle.  

      • 200 hot box cookies distributed.  
    • Wed and Thur – MU Libraries will host the same at speaker circle.

      • Harold’s donuts 10 – 12 noon (200 donuts).
      • Bucks ice-cream 100 6 oz bucks ice-cream.
    • The event on Thursday will focus on a “Save Club Ellis” theme and will have a “club” atmosphere

      • Red carpet, dj, lights, free food.
    • Students will be given survey on the way in.
  • GPC – forum Monday May 4th in Leadership auditorium at 6 p.m.