Present:  Chuck Conner, Elizabeth Richmond, Jacquelynn Copenhaver, Lora Adkins, Kathryn Greenlief, Malinda Turner, Carla Campbell, Judy Koehler, Penny Asbury, Steve Thomas, Robert Blake, Parr Thacker, Georgianna Tillis, Jane Horst, Melissa Marco, Anna Reno, Sonnie Strader and Shannon Bell and support staff member Cathy Humphries; and from the ORH, April Vestal and Hilda Heady.

Robert called the meeting to order at 9:05 AM.   The check-in included positive comments/reflections on the day’s activities from Monday (legislative events and awards celebration dinner).

Robert introduced Dennis McCutcheon, chairman of the WVRHEP State Advisory Board to make some remarks.  Dennis discussed a recent letter he had mailed to Legislators regarding the malpractice issues within the state and a personal experience he had encountered when trying to get medical help for a loved one.  Coordinators will receive a copy of this letter as well as local boards.

Next Steps – none were carried forward.

Office of Rural Health – April reported that several SC’s still need to update their Goals for the current six months.  She also asked for feedback on the WVU Rural Fair.  At this point Steve reported that he felt that we (all SC) should be committed to staying for the advertised length of time for any activity.  (all but two displayed had broken down and left by 5:00PM at WVU on January 22)  He sited the class that was held until 5:30 PM and when it dismissed several students were disappointed that they were unable to meet and speak with a site representative about an upcoming rotation(s).  Several SC’s said that they were unaware that there was a class yet to dismiss and the traffic flow had dropped off about 4:30 PM.  April said she would request additional comments via SC Discussion List.

April said that there had been some questions concerning the Tobacco Project Grant payments.  She said that sites would be paid for both focus group activity and their program activity after the conclusion of the projects.

Elizabeth asked about the Faculty Development memorandum sent from Dr. Cannarella requesting information on local faculty development programs.  April said that we should check Policy 96-07 and answer accordingly.

Hilda then thanked everyone for their part in the 10th Anniversary Celebration.  She said that both she and Dr. Lewis were pleased.  She also asked for Dr. Lewis to get an update from all SC’s during the time left of the legislative session.  April will come up with a schedule for 3 or 4 SC’s to report on a weekly basis with some antidotal information.  First three sites should email Dr. Lewis this week.  His email address is lewis@hepc.wvnet.edu or his phone number is 558-0838 or 558-0530.  April will remind everyone via email.  However, if anyone got specific questions yesterday, those should be sent to Dr. Lewis or Hilda ASAP so the ORH may respond immediately.

Hilda took a moment to explain the process of the selection of the Lead Agency for Southern Counties.  She said there was a conference call scheduled for February 18 at 10:00 AM and a public hearing would be scheduled following that.  Georgianna is serving on the selection committee as SC representative since Jane is so far away geographically to make those site meetings.  Hilda will keep us posted as the process moves forward.

Hilda also made some comments concerning the Finance Sub-Committee.  She has had some feedback but encouraged anyone who had questions or comments to email them to her or the committee.  It is hoped that the recommendations of the Sub-Committee will come up for a vote at the March Advisory Board meeting.

Guests:  Dr. Marianna Linzes

Cynthia Persily shared the web-based IDS examples for Web TV and discussed how that was being used at Cabin Creek.  She offered to assist others who would be interested in this method of IDS to contact her.  She passed out a brochure on the MSN program offered at WVU.  She also told SC that all contracts with agencies who host students must be update annually (July 1).

SC Job Description – Malinda reported that this document was available via email.  After some discussion, it was decided that she should add a demand for lifting under physical demands.  It was also noted that a driver’s license as well as a comment about budget oversight and/or preparation should also be included.  Following a show of fist or five, she will add these items and resend to everyone for a last look.

Retreat Committee -  Melissa reported that a site had not been selected as of yet.  She said if anyone had a suggestion to make to please send it to her ASAP.  The committee consists of Melissa, Anna, and Sonnie as well as Hilda and April.  Also, if you have ideas for content, please pass those along as well.

SC Concerns/Appreciations -  Chuck shared pictures from the December meeting.   April again thanked everyone for all their work with the Legislative activities.

Next Steps  - Chuck read the next steps which included the following:

1. The minutes from the December meeting will be held over for the group to review and make comment on. Georgianna will pull together notes from the January meeting and distribute them by email. Both will be up for approval in March.

2. Email April an update on the current status of your or the consortiums goals by 02-28-2002.

3. Regarding the request by the Faculty Development Committee and Policy # 96-07, please follow the guidelines and provide that information to Sandy Baker ASAP.

4. Dr. Lewis would like to have the consortiums provide anecdotal stories of local activities on a weekly basis while the Legislative session is in. April will prompt three consortiums per week, alphabetically, beginning this week. You can call or email your information to the following:

Email : lewis@hepc.wvnet.edu
Call: 558-0838 for Dr. Lewis (secretary is Jelayne)
558-0530 @ Alicia Tyler’s office (secretary is Marilyn Bowe)

5. Provide Legislative Day feedback to April by 02-22-2002

6.  If you have comments or suggestions for the location of the retreat, agenda items,
     or the training for HP 2010, please email Melissa by 02-18-2002

Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 PM.
 

MEETING DATES FOR 2002
 
 March 19, 2002 Flatwoods
April 2002  SC Retreat
May 21, 2002  Flatwoods
June 11, 2002  Braxton
 July 16, 2002  Flatwoods
 August 2002  SC Retreat
 September 17, 2002 Flatwoods
October 2002  Lewisburg
November 19, 2002 Flatwoods
 December 10, 2002 TBA

 Office and Committee Members:

Facilitator     January - June 2002       Robert Blake

The following positions are held for one year, July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002:

Advisory Panel Jane Horst (Alt. Georgianna Tillis)
Agenda Maker Melissa Marco
Minute Taker Georgianna Tillis
Group Agreement Guardian Robert Blake
Phone List Updates Sonnie Strader
Corresponding Secretary Parr Thacker
Next Steps Lookout Chuck Conner
Meeting Critique Organizer Parr Thacker
 

Committee Representatives:
Curriculum/Community Outreach
Kathryn Greenlief                           Elizabeth Richmond                 Carla Campbell               (Melissa Marco)
Recruitment & Retention
Penny Rose Asbury                        Shannon Bell                           (Chuck Conner)
Evaluation
Sonnie Strader                               Malinda Turner                        Jane Horst                       (Steve Thomas)
Information Technology
Parr Thacker                                 (Robert Blake)
Faculty Development
Jane Horst                                     Parr Thacker                           (Jacquelynn)
School Committee
Carla Campbell                             Jacquelynn Copenhaver           (Chuck Conner)
Finance Committee
Chuck Conner                              Steve Thomas                          (Anna Reno)
Student Advisory
Shannon Bell                                Melissa Marco                         (Parr Thacker)
Community Member
Robert Blake                               Parr Thacker                            (Elizabeth Richmond)

(Alternate in parentheses)