Guest: John Ulmschneider, University Librarian, VCU Libraries
Programming and service ideas
TML now has loanable display adapters. Steve is working on getting some small presentation remotes.
Presentation skills speaker: Janet Rodgers, who recently held a “Podium Pizzaz” workshop for VCU Librarians, would be interested in hosting a presentation skills workshop for health sciences students.
Promotional materials for The Writing Center @ TML were handed out.
Open Discussion
TML’s purchase of a Keurig is underway. The Inter Health Professionals Alliance will not be able to maintain the proposed coffee area, but they are interested in having a bulletin board in that area for event promotions.
Cabell Library update: When construction is complete (~August 2015), Cabell Library will have a dedicated space for faculty and graduate students on the top level.
VCU is trying to improve its services for graduate students; John U. stated that university leaders see the future of VCU in its graduate students.
John U. stressed that the current focus on Cabell does not mean that TML’s needs are being ignored. TML upgrades will be considered once Cabell’s construction is underway.
TML needs more windows
TML needs to have more space for its students
**Perhaps an upgrade could include vegetation on the roof?**
Students don’t feel a connection to the other campus, which has a different culture and curriculum structure.
Safety
Statistically, MCV is a safer campus compared to Monroe Park.
There was a request for escorts to parking decks. If Escort Services is unable to help with this request, this issue should be brought to the attention of the Associate Dean of a student’s respective campus, or Dr. Napoleon Peoples.
VCU Website: Can a direct link to TML’s website be added to VCU’s front page? John U.’s answer was that this request has already been made and that it’s unlikely to happen.