safety audit standing committee update to csc catherine davidson february 1, 2012
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Safety Audit Standing Committee Update to CSC
Catherine Davidson
February 1, 2012
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SASC Mandate
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•monitor and oversee the implementation of METRAC recommendations
•identify gaps in the implementation plans and• •make recommendations accordingly to CSC.
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SASC Members, past and present
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Present:Past:
Pat Bradshaw Nada Khan
Pavel Castillo Ginan Meerwali
Rob Castle
Rose Celebre
Catherine Davidson
Natasha Dookie
Chris Frost
Paula Gowdie Rose
Debbie Jamieson
Samantha Lampert
Oscar Mera-Burbano
Alastair Woods
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Key Themes
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Training/Education
Security Services
Awareness & Communication
Physical Environment (mirrors, lighting,etc)
Developing a Culture of Safety
Outreach to community beyond York University
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Meeting dates & invited guests
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Jan 18, 2011
Mar 10, 2011 Training and Education. Noel Badiou
Apr 4, 2011 Physical Environment. Paul Mayol
June 9, 2011 Security Services. Rob Kilfoyle
Sept 15 2011 Culture of Safety
Nov 10 2011 Communication. Vice-Provost Academic Rhonda Lenton
Dec 15 2011 Draft text for syllabus
Feb 14, 2012 Next meeting
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November meeting agenda
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• Initial discussions about a proposed Safety Awareness Campaign
• Invited guest VP Academic Rhonda Lenton
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November meeting questions
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Invited guest VP Academic Rhonda Lenton
Our questions.
How is RIAT being institutionalized?
How are you contributing to building a culture of Safety at York?
Does a “class representative” system exist at York?
What are prospects for a mandatory Equity/Women’s studies course?
Can we explore inclusion of standard safety awareness text in syllabus?
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November meeting outcomes
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1. Safety information text for inclusion in course syllabi. Committee members will draft short paragraph outlining safety awareness highlights for inclusion across all syllabi. To be discussed at appropriate committee(s).
2. Presentation at an Associate Deans meeting. The focus of this presentation is to reach Associate Deans, Students in particular regarding incorporating RIAT content into face-to-face interactions e.g. advising and orientation.
3. Identify SASC representative to join the Planning Committee for the Fall 2012 Provostial Plenary - (a one-day conference that will be focussed on student-learning outcomes. )
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December meeting
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Feedback sought about the Inclusivity training that had been conducted on November 30th. Was felt that training was generally well-received. Those present agreed that it should be conducted annually.
Committee provided feedback on the draft presentation for Associate Deans.
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Thank you.
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Questions?