OADE Board Meeting Minutes

Friday, September 16, 2005

Roll call:  Julia Beyeler, Celeste Bland, Kathy Buttermore, Dave Calaway, Sally Drier, David Haiduc, David Hall, and Tracy Koski

Approval of Minutes:  A couple of spelling changes were noted by Kathy in regards to the August 26, 2005 minutes.  Afterwards, Kathy moved the minutes be accepted.  David Hall seconded.  The minutes were unanimously approved.

Budget and Finance/Treasurer’s Monthly Report:  Celeste

• Balance as of August 26, 2005 was $22, 705.39.  Since then, there was a deposit of $10.00, $8.08 in accrued interest, and $157.61 in expenditures.
• Celeste noted that she submitted the Tax Exempt form to both Trina (Akron) and Jennifer (North Pointe).
• David Haiduc moved the Treasurer’s Report be approved.  David Hall seconded.

Committee reports:         

Conference:  Kathy

    Akron 2005

• The conference schedule is set.  She’s created a template for the future.
• Ten moderators have signed up so far.  Kathy’s still seeking more.
• Meghan, a Walsh student, will type the program.
• Program will be printed October 1, 2005 and then delivered to Akron so that conference packets can be put together.
• Kathy has one more meeting at Quaker Square to tour the rooms and establish the final schedule locations.
• Dr. Carol O’Shea will possibly present.
• Kathy had a meeting with the Conference Committee on Monday, 9/12/05, at Crowne Plaza, Quaker Square.
• Final conference duties have been assigned, except for those working the registration table and those organizing/gathering the freebies.
• Kathy acknowledged David Haiduc’s contribution.  He put together a great list of restaurants in the downtown area.
• Kathy mentioned the positive feedback from the membership on getting the information out so early.
• Columbus 2006 registration, Call for Proposals, and Conference Participation Forms will be ready and in attendees’ 2005 Akron Conference bags.
• Columbus OADE members were asked to collect information and Columbus-related items for Friday’s luncheon tables.  There will be seventeen tables, with eight people at each table.
• There has been no vendor contract in the past.  Sandy and Kathy are going to get such a contract together for next year.  We currently have five vendors:  Townsend Press, Aztec, Plato, AGS Publishing, and ACT.
• Celeste contacted the bookstore about donating in-kinds from Columbus State.  Glenda said she is willing to assist.

Constitution & By-Laws:  Tracy

• There are currently no changes to be made.

Grants:  Sally and David

• There are currently two proposals.
• David shared one from Kay Blue, Owens Community College.  She wants to look at how college students write essays in a developmental writing course and how they develop their writing.  She’s trying to teach more revision, more reflection.

In a survey (Lavelle), she’ll measure five different tendencies.  She’ll look at how effective the Lavelle survey is in terms of having students look at the writing process.

• She’s asking for $1, 110.00.
• Kathy stated that this study will examine how students learn how to compose.  Lavelle leads them to a true understanding of the writing process and true critical thinking.
• Sally distributed a proposal from Susan Sipple, University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College.  She wants to research using audio commentary on student writing.  She will embark on two studies, one to determine learning outcomes related to the use of audio comments, and one regarding instructors’ attitudes towards the method’s potential as an instructional tool.
• She’s asking for $1, 500.00
• Kathy believes this would definitely address our students’ tendencies towards oral learning.
• All board members agreed that both proposals need to be re-submitted after completing the four-page, detailed form.
• Kathy asked Sally and Celeste to think about a presentation at OADE 2006 in which they teach how to write and present proposals.

Information/Publicity:  Kathy

• Kathy will be continuing her work with the OADE/NADE advertisement cd-rom.

Nominations & Awards:  Brenna Michelis/Elaine Shively

• Ballots are due by Wednesday, October 5, 2005.
• Tracy mentioned that Brenna is in the process of mailing the ballots to members.

Research:  Lana & David

• David shared an email from Lana.  She sent greetings to the group and shared the joyous news of the birth of her son, Nicholas.

Special appointee reports: 

Membership:  Carter

• David Haiduc submitted a second block of institutional membership from his college.

Mentoring:  Marge

• No report

Political Liaison:  David Calaway, David Reedy

• David Calaway has accepted the position of Political Liaison.  He is excited about being a part of and representing OADE.
• David has worked extensively with correctional and other adult facilities in  promoting adult literacy.
• Kathy mentioned the state-sponsored day at the State House in February.  She’d like for David C. to get on the committee that will enable him to participate in the day’s events.
• Kathy also mentioned David C. should contact OBR and increase communication.
• David Reedy is working on his dissertation this year but is willing to help when he can.

Publications:

• Patricia Hausmann would like to work with Tatiana Gorbunova as co-editor.

SIG Coordinator:  Sue Horn

• On Friday morning of conference, the various SIG groups will meet during breakfast.
• Sue Horn will organize this event.

K-College:

• Kathy will be presenting on K-College at NADE Leadership Academy.

Old Business:

• Sally said someone asked her about the room rates.  A regular room is $89.00.  A suite is $119.00.  This person also asked about the $2,000.00 for entertainment for the last conference.  This question will be passed on to David and Rick. 
• Kathy needs Julia’s message as outgoing president; David needs to submit one as incoming president.  Each will get fifteen minutes maximum. 

New Business:

• David Hall talked to Jennifer at North Pointe.  He wants to know what the Leadershop budget is.  Previously, Kathy allotted $900.00; Julia had $12.00 per person.  They said it’s up to him.  Kathy said it’s best to have twenty-five people there maximum.
• David also shared the Research in Developmental Education form for those interested in ordering the journal.

Adjournment:

• The meeting was adjourned at 12:09 pm

Minutes respectfully submitted by Tracy C. Koski, 9/24/05