III. Additional Meeting Dates a. October 3, November 7 for Fall b. Select Spring dates at November 7 meeting could change with class schedules

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1 Stern Student Center Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, September 5 Stern Student Center, Room 201 9:30 a.m. IN ATTENDANCE Sarah Sheafer, CisternYard Media Kesha Rainey, Multicultural Student Programs and Services Margaret Edling, Graduate Student Association Kara Cronin, Greek Life Stephanie Auwearter, Director of Orientation Katie Kirchoff, Cougar Activities Board Brittany Collins, Marketing Manager, Dining Services Susan Payment, Director of Student Life Mandi Bryson, Associate Director for Student Life Operations I. Welcome & Introductions - a. Studying where its quiet b. Island Bar over Glebe c. Being in my cubicle d. New 2 nd floor e. Staffing f. 4 th floor because its quiet g. Food Court h. Always something going on; building community II. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair a. Kara Cronin, Chair b. Brittany Collins III. Additional Meeting Dates a. October 3, November 7 for Fall b. Select Spring dates at November 7 meeting could change with class schedules IV. Update on On-going Projects a. 2 nd floor repurpose i. Update on completion of the project ii. Completed in June

2 iii. Always looking for new ways to improve iv. Large usage during all parts of the day v. TV can also be used for breaking news vi. Avery Research Center loan of Jonathan Greene b. Atrium Wall i. Maroon Wall ii. Need of school spirit, reflect CofC iii. Include photos of engagement on-campus iv. Help send the message of the culture of our campus v. Collage, busier vi. Word cloud of Stern Center what does it mean to you? Word cloud of The College of Charleston vii. Club Sports viii. Arts 1. Theatre, Musicals, etc. 2. SOTA Photo Album ix. Word cloud slicks? x. Dining Photos from Brittany xi. City of Charleston 1. Bridge 2. Battery 3. Student on Bikes over the bridge c. Paint Room i. Up and running ii. New tables, paint, brushes iii. Looking for new ideas d. Dry Cleaning Service e. Fitness Center/Meeting space i. College opening a new fitness center ii. Use of Stern, Johnson Center until open; ESAC closed downtown iii. Original plan for Fitness Center was to close down iv. SCAB had suggestions for the space v. Convert to meeting/programming space vi. Feedback from commuters on needs, including need for microwave, lockers vii. Faculty/Staff will not have access to the new facility in George Street apartment complex

3 viii. Possible use of small alcove in room 209 for commuter space including microwave, lockers (?), vending machine, prep space for food ix. THOUGHTS 1. It s a student center, like the library for studying 2. Want a space that is not overwhelming with everyone around 3. Like the two ideas convert small space 4. See how it works for Spring semester and make larger spaces 5. Mix the two 6. Love the idea of keeping the Stern for the women 7. Also have men who come here 8. See how traffic flows with the George Street facility 9. What will hours be of the new facility? x. Three main options for space 1. Fitness Center 2. Meeting space and lounge space 3. Commuter lounge and fitness center V. Report from Art Exhibit Subcommittee (Katie Kirchoff, Sarah Sheafer, Kara Cronin) a. See attached Minutes VI. Operating Hours a. 24 hour Trial Reading Day i. Cougar Countdown ii. Yoga class late iii. Game Room open late iv. Food Court v. Specific room for vi. CAB Room b. Stern Center Food Court New Hours i. Evening hours Sunday s ii. Hours from 9-10:30; not hot food iii. Issue: not enough traffic on Sunday s iv. SGA, Stern Center staff keeping counts v. Feedback: diningservicescustomerservice@cofc.edu vi. Print information cards with address- hand out for feedback to keep count vii. Liberty open on Sunday since Stern is not open

4 VII. Other Business a. Starbucks will be replacing Java City VIII. Adjournment

5 Stern Center Art Subcommittee Proposal September 5, First theme will be Campus Photography Due Monday Sept. 23rd by 5 P.M. Need to look out where they can turn them into. Front desk box for drop-off Artist will provide what will be hung create a form with name of artist and name of artwork Label need contact information Major and where they are from Medium of artwork We will choose ones to go up Tuesday Morning 24th and put them up that week. How to hang them: command strips any framing ideas? We want this complete by Friday for family weekend 2. Second group of art will be due by November 4th by 5 P.M. will be hung by November 10th need to pick a theme 3. Theme ideas for the future: international graffiti pop art statues sculptures pencil collages paintings recycled art sustainability graphic design poetry wall faculty only month America (last them for the summer?) nature 4. Create a website page under stern center and include the following: suggestion form for future themes gallery of chosen artwork

6 include submitted but not chosen? (honorable mention) upcoming themes and how to submit The Stern Center/Office of Student Life reserves the right to use your image on social media, etc. 5. Marketing of gallery: Create own facebook page Instagram Student Life facebook/twitter promotions with Katie Dean to art department to send out to students a few posters around campus student activities visual arts club photography club Halsey club any other clubs we should contact? Other ideas - Instagram for ALL that are submitted - Pull from photos - National week of Sustainability Art - I Have a Dream theme for January/February/to spring Break