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Annual Report to the Faculty Senate 2006-2007

Annual Report to the Faculty Senate
Committee: Human Rights Committee
Year: 2006-7

Committee Chair(s): Robin Paetzold

Committee Members: Students - Tyler Bleau, Mark Anthony Dingbaum
Faculty- Katherine Gerken, Laurie McCormick, Astrid Oesmann
Staff- Eric Fisher (replaced Michael Hesseltine), Barbara Bennett, Robin Paetzold.

Committee Charge:
The University of Iowa brings together in common pursuit of its educational goals persons of many nations, races, and creeds. The University is guided by the precepts that in no aspect of its programs shall there be differences in the treatment of persons because of race,creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. Among the classifications that deprive the person of consideration as an individual are those based on associational preference. These principles are expected to be observed in the internal policies and practices of the University; specifically in the admission, housing and education of students; in policies governing programs of extracurricular life and activities; and in employment of faculty and staff personnel. The University shall work cooperatively with the community in furthering these principles. 

Meeting Dates:
September 19, October 17, November 14, December 6, 2006 
February 2, May 4, July 26, 2007

Activities :
1. Ongoing subcommittees explored issues of special interest to the Committee: Policy Issues Subcommittee, Education Subcommittee, International Issues, UI and IPERS Investments related to Darfur. 
2. Participated in Martin Luther KIng Jr. Human Rights Week committee planning and activities August 06 - January 07
3. Solicited nominations for the Philip G. Hubbard Human Rights Award, February-March 2007. Reviewed nominations and selected recipient, March 2 2007. Robin Paetzold, Chair, presented the Award to the recipient Sehee Foss at the Finkbine Dinner, April 17, 2007.
4. Ongoing meetings and discussion with University officials and Coca Cola to explore issues relating to human rights concerns. 
5. Representatives of the Committee met with the Purchasing Advisory Committee to explore the need for a human rights clause to be included in future vendor contacts. 
6. Participated on the One Community, One Book 2007 Committee in the selection of Blood Done Sign My Name as the community human rights book. 
7. Beginning in November, the Committee began receiving inquiries and pursuing additional information concerning the investment of UI and IPERS funds in companies doing business in the Sudan.
8. Met with Working at Iowa staff concerning recent survey findings. 
9. Ongoing participation in diversity initiatives including the Campus Climate Survey Committee
10. Handled inquiries concerning human rights violations complaints. 

Final Conclusions:
The Human Rights Committee was again busy this year. The Committee has continued in its commitment to collaborative efforts across campus including the awarding of the Hubbard Award. The Committee has stayed active in addressing issues involving University financial practices such as vendor contracts and investment policies as they affect human rights issues particularly throughout international communities. 

Recommendations to the Senate:

We encourage the Senate to define committee expectations to interested faculty members. Expectations vary greatly across charter committees. This is a committee which had traditionally met monthly and also involves subcommittee work.

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Annual Report to the Faculty Senate Committee: Human Rights Committee Year: 2006-7 Committee Chair(s): Robin Paetzold Committee Members: Students - Tyler Bleau, Mark Anthony Dingbaum Faculty- Katherine Gerken, Laurie McCormick, Astrid Oesmann Staff- Eric Fisher (replaced Michael Hesseltine), Barbara Bennett, Robin Paetzold. Committee Charge: The University of Iowa brings together in common pursuit of its educational goals persons of many nations, races, and creeds. The University is guided by the precepts that in no aspect of its programs shall there be differences in the treatment of persons because of race,creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. Among the classifications that deprive the person of consideration as an individual are those based on associational preference. These principles are expected to be observed in the internal policies and practices of the University; specifically in the admission, housing and education of students; in policies governing programs of extracurricular life and activities; and in employment of faculty and staff personnel. The University shall work cooperatively with the community in furthering these principles. Meeting Dates: September 19, October 17, November 14, December 6, 2006 February 2, May 4, July 26, 2007 Activities : 1. Ongoing subcommittees explored issues of special interest to the Committee: Policy Issues Subcommittee, Education Subcommittee, International Issues, UI and IPERS Investments related to Darfur. 2. Participated in Martin Luther KIng Jr. Human Rights Week committee planning and activities August 06 - January 07 3. Solicited nominations for the Philip G. Hubbard Human Rights Award, February-March 2007. Reviewed nominations and selected recipient, March 2 2007. Robin Paetzold, Chair, presented the Award to the recipient Sehee Foss at the Finkbine Dinner, April 17, 2007. 4. Ongoing meetings and discussion with University officials and Coca Cola to explore issues relating to human rights concerns. 5. Representatives of the Committee met with the Purchasing Advisory Committee to explore the need for a human rights clause to be included in future vendor contacts. 6. Participated on the One Community, One Book 2007 Committee in the selection of Blood Done Sign My Name as the community human rights book. 7. Beginning in November, the Committee began receiving inquiries and pursuing additional information concerning the investment of UI and IPERS funds in companies doing business in the Sudan. 8. Met with Working at Iowa staff concerning recent survey findings. 9. Ongoing participation in diversity initiatives including the Campus Climate Survey Committee 10. Handled inquiries concerning human rights violations complaints. Final Conclusions: The Human Rights Committee was again busy this year. The Committee has continued in its commitment to collaborative efforts across campus including the awarding of the Hubbard Award. The Committee has stayed active in addressing issues involving University financial practices such as vendor contracts and investment policies as they affect human rights issues particularly throughout international communities. Recommendations to the Senate: We encourage the Senate to define committee expectations to interested faculty members. Expectations vary greatly across charter committees. This is a committee which had traditionally met monthly and also involves subcommittee work.