Agenda and minutes May 2019

College & University Archives Section Steering Committee meeting by virtual meeting

May 6, 2019 1-2 pm Eastern time

1. Campus Histories section theme:

Blog theme update: one blog post on theme was published today (Dietrick’s) and more are being scheduled for throughout summer.

Speakers for Annual Meeting : one is confirmed (Varry, others are also invited by EE)

Video idea call out to Steering Commitee; no replies.

Article discussed: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/05/06/doane-u-suspends-library-director-over-exhibit-included-1920s-era-students-blackface

2. Section annual meeting planning: Saturday August 3rd 2019 10 am to 11:15 am

See above; nothing further to do at this point. EE will invite members to attend, via the listserve.

3. Nominations Committee (Rebecca, Greg and Christina): The call for nominations has gone out and a repeat call will go out in May. All Steering Committee members are encouraged to share with local groups, colleagues etc.

4. Council Update (Petrina): None today.

5. Academic Archivist blog: See above.

6.  Campus Case Studies : There are a few authors considering.

7. Other?

1.     A question from member of public received by Chair via the SAA office was discussed.