JOHNSON COUNTY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, April 21, 2020 9AM-10AM
Via Zoom Meeting
Members Present: Maysa Ahmed, Keshia Fields, John Hannaford, Mike Hensch, Laurie Nash, Lynn Rose, Emily Way.
Introductions: Each member introduced themselves.
Approval of Minutes: 02/18/2020 meeting minutes approved.
Ice Breaker: Each member talked about what they were doing with their leisure time.
Budget: We have spent $817.35 on supplies + $6,663.84 on training = $7,481.19 total spent and $5,518.81 remaining until June 30. $13,000 is budgeted for FY21.
D&I Committee Strategic Plan and Policies: Keshia is going to work on the policies and strategic plan herself. Mike Hensch sent out some items that we can prioritize.
*ACTION ITEMS*
1. Discuss e-learning course role out: John, Maysa, and Keshia looked over the on-line training videos. In general, they were good. Keshia wants to put a Microsoft Diversity video on the Diversity & Inclusion website for people to watch. Also, there was a Diversity, Inclusion, and Sensitivity video that will go on the website. There is an Unconscious Bias video the Keshia wants to roll out to staff now.
Maysa liked the videos but thought that we need to get more details about how well or poorly the trainings are going, what the next steps are, and how are people using the trainings. Generally, follow up to the trainings we give.
2. New employee trainings. Keshia has been trying to contact OneIowa about a LGBT 101 training. She has not gotten any response. New employees can watch the videos on our website or watch the Unconscious Bias video.
Lunch and Learns may be delayed or on Zoom.
Upcoming Internal Events
Lunch and Learn – Black Hair with Janette Taylor, PhD
June 3, 2020 at 12:30-1:30, location tbd This training may be remote or maybe use the exhibit at the African American Museum in Cedar Rapids.
Community Events
Inclusive ICR Next: Workforce
April 22, 2020 3, 9:30AM, Zoom Meeting
Next Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2020