Summary of minutes

At the time of producing this summary, the draft Board minutes had not yet been approved by the Board.

The Board discussed 3M NTF and NSF Project Plans and our support of those activities.  We have signed a contract with the Banff Centre for the 3M Retreat in 2022.  The review of the financial reports quantified that approximately $45K in unanticipated expenses were incurred last year, above and beyond those covered by insurance, to deal with the ongoing threatened litigation from a member.  Policies revied to align with the bylaw were approved by the Board.  The Open Meeting on Tuesday, 23 November will invite the membership to start visioning the future and will inform strategic planning processes as a first step.  There have been 15 members volunteering to serve on the EDI Standing Committee; this Committee will commence tis activities as soon as practicable.  Honouraria will be provided to the two student members who served on the EDI Task Force.  The Conference organization is underway and the CFP is expected to be out within a month.  CJSoTL’s work on its history through an Outreach Grant has been extended into 2022.  The dissolution of the EDC occurred on November 19 and various logistical matters were discussed, including the fact that STLHE membership lists may not be utilized by any new group given privacy legislation.

This summary of minutes was prepared by:

Miriam Carey
Secretary, STLHE