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From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 11:01 AM To: Bowden, Rita S; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: FW: Tony Guanella - Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications Attachments: Tony Guanella cover letter.pdf; Tony Guanella resume.pdf; Tony Guanella vita.pdf

Rita – pls rank if not already and Stephanie pls add

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Tony Guanella [mailto:t Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 7:01 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Tony Guanella ‐ Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Ms. Smith,

I have submitted my online application for consideration to serve as the Texas A&M University Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications. My documents are attached for your review.

Tony Guanella

114 Sheppard Street · Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473 (479) 866-4838 · · linkedin.com/in/tony-guanella-571675121

Summary: A motivated professional with 21 years of demonstrated military achievements and a Master of Arts in Journalism. 14 years experience in marketing, public affair, and media relations. Secret Security Clearance with a military retirement date of August 5, 2017. Skills:

 Marketing  Training  Sales  Management  Public Speaking  Customer Service  Human Resources  Mentoring

Experience:

Career Servicemember, March 1996 -present

State Marketing Director, North Little Rock, AR, Army National Guard, August 2008 – June 2013  Implemented a $380,000 state marketing budget resulting in a three percent statewide staffing increase  Gained a $600,000 return on investment through a $60,000 media investment through radio advertising  Coordinated advertising campaigns through the Arkansas Broadcaster’s Association  Integrated digital photos into recruiting incentive brochures for publication and distribution  Successfully implemented broadcast and print marketing strategies

Assistant News/Public Service Director, Sedalia, MO, November 2002 – February 2004  Weeknight on-air personality for one-hour radio news program serving 40,000 county residents  Wrote news script for locally covered news stories and events  Digitally edited all sound clips for assigned news stories  Integrated news script and digital sound clips for air during three daily news programs

Adjunct Professor, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, August – December 2011  Implemented curriculum guidelines for a 12-member Basic Oral Communication class  Met with students during office hours to enhance academic performance  Attended departmental professional development outside of classroom instruction hours

Education:

 Master of Arts, Journalism, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas

 Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication - Marketing/Management, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas Updated: 4/28/17 Page 1 of 1

Vita

Tony Guanella

114 Sheppard St. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 (479) 866-4838

EDUCATION

2012 Master of Arts: University of Arkansas at Little Rock Thesis Advisor: Assistant Professor Dale Zacher Thesis: The Journalistic Roles of Arkansas Internment Camp Newspapers, 1942-45

1994 Bachelor of Science: University of Central Arkansas Major: Mass Communication Minor: Marketing and Management

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

Invited Presentation

Guanella, T. (2012, May). The Journalistic Roles of Arkansas Internment Camp Newspapers, 1942-45. Best Brains Colloquium presented at the Arkansas Press Women Summer Meeting, Little Rock, AR.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fall 2011 Adjunct Professor: University of Central Arkansas Speech 1300: Basic Oral Communication

MASS COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE

2008 - 2013 State Marketing Director – Army National Guard – North Little Rock, Arkansas 2002 - 2004 Assistant News and Public Service Director – KSIS AM – Sedalia, Missouri 1995 - 1996 Account Executive – KFFA AM – Helena, Arkansas

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Secret Security Clearance Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal 2007, 2008 Army National Guard Top Ten Acquisition Specialist

Army National Guard, United States Army

1996 - present Training Coordinator, Regional Talent Acquisition & Business Development Director, State Marketing Director, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Military Intelligence Supervisor, Operations Coordinator

HONOR SOCIETIES

1993 - 1994 President, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity 1992 - 1994 Phi Beta Lambda From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:56 AM To: Shannon Rideout Subject: RE: Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications position

Thanks Shannon. Will make sure your CV is added to the mix for consideration. Amy

From: Shannon Rideout [mailto:s Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 8:52 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications position

Dear Mrs. Smith,

I am very interested in the Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications position with Texas A&M University. This opportunity with Texas A&M University would enable me to pursue several career interests. As an administrator, experienced educator and former reporter/anchor I feel as though this position would truly be a rewarding assignment.

I believe my combined years of experience in education and communications coupled with my drive would enable me to contribute to your efforts. Moreover, I understand that effective public relations can help foster a positive learning environment. It is also apparent Texas A&M University understands that effective external and internal communications can play a vital role in promoting a positive image.

Therefore, I have attached a resume and vitae for you to review at your convenience. I look forward to hearing more about the opportunity with Texas A&M University. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Shannon Rideout

https://www.visualcv.com/shannon-rideout

2 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:55 AM To: Bowden, Rita S; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: FW: Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications position Attachments: Vitae (2017).pdf

This came to me and am not sue was in the mix

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Shannon Rideout [mailto: ] Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 8:52 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications position

Dear Mrs. Smith,

Sincerely,

Shannon Rideout

https://www.visualcv.com/shannon-rideout

3 Mr. Shannon Rideout, ABD 5717 Hopkins Drive Temple, Texas 76502 (713) 304-1131

Education/Certification A.B.D Education (Administrator Leadership), Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, 2018 Expected Completion

M.S. Management (Public Relations), University of Maryland University College, Aldephi, MD, 2009

B.F.A. Radio, Television, & Film (Broadcast Journalism), Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 1996

Principal Certificate Texas

Teacher Certification 8-12 Journalism/8-12 Speech, Texas

Leadership Experience

Coordinator for Communications Services Killeen Independent School District Killeen, TX, 2015-Present  Promote positive images through effective internal and external communications  Oversee and manage daily operations for the Communications Services Department  Serve as district spokesperson and responsible for managing media relations

International Business Academy Liaison Bush High School Richmond, TX 2014-2015  Assisted with disseminating pertinent information regarding parental involvement opportunities being offered by the school and The International Business Academy  Coordinated opportunities for students to enroll in The International Business Academy  Served as an event planner for The International Business Academy

Sponsor, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bush High School Richmond, TX 2008-2015  Administered the weekly meetings held on campus for the student organization  Responsible for communicating organizational goals and mission to staff and students  Coordinated collaborative efforts that help foster a positive learning environment

Head Coach Track & Field/Cross Country Bush High School Richmond, TX 2007-2015  Managed student athletes’ profiles for recruiting purposes  Responsible for communicating the program’s goals with the internal and external community  Served as a mentor to student athletes while training them for their respective events  Provided academic and athletic guidance for every student athlete in the program

UIL Journalism Director (Spring Meet) Willowridge High School Houston, TX 2005  Facilitated the UIL Journalism competition during the Spring meet  Communicated the rules to the contestants and the competition judges

Yearbook Advisor Stafford High School Stafford, TX 2002-2005  Helped students produce the annual publication in a learner-centered environment  Served as a community relations advisor for the campus

Teaching Experience

Communications Instructor Bush High School/Willowridge High School, Sugar Land, TX 2005-2015  Helped students develop effective communication skills  Responsible for assisting students with the production of the community newsletter  Assisted students with the production of a broadcast news program

Journalism Instructor Stafford High School, Stafford, TX 2002-2005  Provided leadership for the yearbook staff during the production of the publication  Served as the journalism coach for UIL academic competition  Established a partnership with a community television network that aired our weekly news updates

Communications Experience

Freelance Reporter Comcast Television/Ted TV Productions Houston, TX 2005-2015  Wrote and voiced scripts for a local high school sports program  Conducted interviews for assigned feature stories

Associate Producer KPRC-TV (NBC) Houston, TX 2003  Assisted producers with the production of the morning newscast  Responsible for assisting the production staff with the news rundown

Assistant Sports Director WABG-TV (ABC) Greenville, MS 2001-2002  Delivered a weekly sportscast as the station’s weekend sports anchor  Produced, wrote, and voiced stories for the daily newscast

Feature Story Producer/ Sports Producer KTUL-TV (ABC) Tulsa, OK 1999-2001  Supervised the production of two weekly sports shows  Helped with the production of feature stories for the local newscast

Coaching Experience

Head Track & Field Coach Bush High School, Richmond, TX 2007-2015  Responsible for communicating program goals to the student athletes and staff  Provided guidance while the student athletes pursued personal and professional goals

Assistant Football Coach Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, TX 2005-2013  Helped provide a positive learning environment for the student athletes  Coached several all-district defensive backs

Accomplishments

 Named Teacher of the Year at George Bush High School (2013-14)  Placed 3rd overall in team standings at the UIL State Track & Field Meet (2013)  Advanced to Region 3 Cross Country Meet as Head Coach of the program (2012-2014)  Coached the District Championship Team for Boys’ Track & Field (2012 & 2013)

Public Speaking Opportunities

 Served as keynote presenter at Texas Association of School Business Officials Region 12 Workshop in Belton, Texas (2016)  Worked as a mentor at the annual Region 12 GEAR Up Conference in Killeen, Texas (2016)  Served as a presenter at community event hosted by Killeen ISD (2016)  Presented keynote speech at the Annual Senior Awards Ceremony hosted by George Bush High School (2015)

Additional Training/Professional Development

 Texas School Public Relations Association Annual Conference, 2016  Annual Convention for the Texas High School Coaches Association, 2007-present

Professional Affiliations

 Texas School Public Relations Association, 2016  Texas High School Coaches Association, 2007-present  Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, 2014 - 2016 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:54 AM To: Rusty Surette Cc: Randall, Keith M Subject: RE: Tommy Curry

Rusty, I wanted to apologize for missing this last week. In the future, feel free to reach out to me and to Keith Randall (cc‐ed) alike so that he can track down answers as we can give them. Amy

From: Rusty Surette [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 1:24 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Tommy Curry

Hi Amy,

Quick question for you ‐

We're receiving multiple emails and social media postings about Professor Tommy Curry at Texas A&M and apparently some comments he recently made during an interview.

I wanted to see if Texas A&M has issued any kind of statements or comments regarding this issue?

If you'd rather call, please give me a ring on my cell phone. It's 405‐537‐9547.

Thanks so much. Hope all is well.

5 From: Clickability by Upland Platform Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:37 AM To: newsdg Subject: Clickability by Upland Platform Website Submission: A&M Professor calls for "Deaths of Whites"

A new submission is available for review.

View Submission Title: A&M Professor calls for "Deaths of Whites" Submission Queue Name: KBTX User Submitted Stories Content Type: News Story Summary: Tommy Curry was on a podcast at www.reddingnewsreview.com

Reporter: Kevin Collins

Email:

Text: Professor Tommy Curry went on a racist tirade calling for the deaths of white people after revealing the movie Django was fun to watch because of all the white people's deaths in the movie. You can watch more here https://youtu.be/hzzzUhknV_o

View Submission ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Note: This is the full data from the submission form, it is only intended as a quick reference for auxiliary information. Submission Raw Data: element.summary=Tommy+Curry+was+on+a+podcast+at+www.reddingnewsreview.com&element.userSubmi tted=true&element.reporter=Kevin+Collins&element.text=Professor+Tommy+Curry+went+on+a+racist+tirade +calling+for+the+deaths+of+white+people+after+revealing+the+movie+Django+was+fun+to+watch+because+ of+all+the+white+people%27s+deaths+in+the+movie.%0D%0A%0D%0AYou+can+watch+more+here+https%3 A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FhzzzUhknV_o&element.title=A%26M+Professor+calls+for+%22Deaths+of+Whites%22& element.email=darthkevader%40yahoo.com

6 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:49 AM To: Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: FW: Executive MPSA program

Please set up a call with this gentleman for 30 minutes to discuss Bush School MPSA.

From: Mumpower, Jeryl L Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:39 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Reeves, Kimberly A Subject: Executive MPSA program

Hi Amy,

I’m Jeryl Mumpower Head of the Department of Public Service and Administration. I understand from Dean Mark Welsh that you’ve expressed some interest in the Executive MPSA program. If that’s correct and you would like to talk sometime, please let me know and we can try to schedule a time to get together.

Best regards,

Jeryl

Jeryl L. Mumpower Professor and Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Chair Head, Department of Public Service and Administration The Bush School of Government and Public Service Texas A&M University 1092 Allen Building, 4220 TAMU College Station, TX 77843‐4220 979‐458‐8022 [email protected]

7 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:49 AM To: Mumpower, Jeryl L Cc: Reeves, Kimberly A Subject: RE: Executive MPSA program

Hi Jeryl, Would love to set up a call and will have Stephanie Fairhurst reach out to do so. Many thanks for your note. Amy

From: Mumpower, Jeryl L Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:39 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Reeves, Kimberly A Subject: Executive MPSA program

Hi Amy,

Best regards,

Jeryl

8 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:48 AM To: Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: FW: SEC Communicators Association Conference Confirmation

For files and trip book

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 5:20 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: [email protected] Subject: SEC Communicators Association Conference Confirmation

Thank you for registering for SEC Communicators Association Conference.

Please retain a copy of this confirmation for your records. Thank you for participating in the Continuing Education programs of University of Missouri Extension.

Monday, May 8, 2017

Receipt Number: 161751 Credit Card Info: MASTERCARD - Customer ID: 2751431 Customer Name: Smith, Amy B. Organization: Texas AM University

This email is to confirm your enrollment in the conference indicated below.

Thank you for registering to attend the 2017 SECCA Conference! Please check your name above and notify Christy Sumners of any errors by phone: 573.882.2429, FAX: 573.882.1953, or e-mail [email protected].

Location and Travel: The conference will take place on the University of Missouri Campus.

Columbia Regional Airport, only 12 miles south of Mizzou’s campus, offers American Airlines flights connecting to Dallas and Chicago. You also can fly into St. Louis Lambert International Airport or Kansas City International Airport. Mizzou is about two hours west from the former and east from the latter. MO-X provides shuttle service to and from all three airports.

Hotel: Conference participants are responsible for securing their own hotel rooms. There has been a room block reserved at the historic Tiger Hotel in downtown Columbia. When making reservations, refer to the “SEC Summer Event” and the group code is 1706SEC.

Tiger Hotel

9 23 South 8th St., Columbia, MO 65201 Reservations: 573.875.8888 King Bed: $129/night Junior Suite: $139/night Suite: $149/night

Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, please submit a written request on or before May 29, 2017 to [email protected]. There will be no refunds after this date; however, substitutions are welcome.

Conference Information: Please visit the conference website for additional information: https://marcom.missouri.edu/secca/.

Event Info SEC Communicators Association Conference Sunday, June 11, 2017 through Tuesday, June 13, 2017 University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Email contact: [email protected]

Fees SECCA Registration Fee $400.00

Total Paid: $400.00 Payment Type: Credit Card

10 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:46 AM To: Lisa Bould Subject: RE: Benchmark Texas A&M University's tweet engagement against the world's best

Thanks for sharing, Lisa.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Lisa Bould [mailto Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 2:16 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Benchmark Texas A&M University's tweet engagement against the world's best

Dear Amy B.,

Our quarterly ranking of tweet engagement for the world’s top universities is now available for the first quarter of 2017 (October to December).

The rank includes 251 of the world’s best universities (ranked top 200 in at least one of the major world ranks) from 32 countries and covers all of the almost 130,000 tweets sent out over the three month period!

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México tops the rank again, for the third quarter running, with an almost near 100% retweet and favourite rate for their 2,224 tweets! That compares to around half of tweets on average being retweeted or favourited.

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12 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:44 AM To: Subject: FW: Take You Out to the Ball Game?

FYI I can meet you at ballpark entrance we went in last time with the tickets in my hand tomorrow at 6:20 PM

From: Kathryn Greenwade [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 5:21 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Lynn Schlemeyer ; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: RE: Take You Out to the Ball Game?

Great! Glad you can join us. I’ll have the tickets delivered to your office a few days prior to the game.

Your gift to The Association of Former Students makes a difference to Texas A&M University - ask me how!

From: Smith, Amy B [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 4:59 PM To: Kathryn Greenwade Cc: Lynn Schlemeyer ; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: Re: Take You Out to the Ball Game?

Wonderful! We're in thanks!!!

Sent from my iPhone

On May 2, 2017, at 2:01 PM, Kathryn Greenwade wrote:

Ladies,

Would you be able to join me in The Association’s suite for a baseball game May 16 at 6:30 p.m.? I would welcome the opportunity to host you and your or guest as the Aggies take on Sam Houston State. (Amy‐ please bring , as well!) 13

Please let me know if you can join me and I’ll get the tickets to you a few days prior to the game.

‐Kathryn‐

Your gift to The Association of Former Students makes a difference to Texas A&M University - ask me how!

14 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:42 AM To: George, Theodore D Subject: RE: Dr. Tommy Curry

Thanks Ted. Open to any and all input and will pass along to President.

From: George, Theodore D Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:43 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Fwd: Dr. Tommy Curry

Greetings Amy,

Please note that Mr. Johnson finds departmental reply inadequate (please advise if you don’t have need of me forwarding such items).

Sincerely,

Ted

Begin forwarded message:

From: Keith Johnson Subject: Dr. Tommy Curry Date: May 10, 2017 at 11:30:48 AM CDT To: "[email protected]" , "[email protected]" Cc: "[email protected]"

Chancellor Sharp & President Young,

I am writing today to voice my opinion on Dr. Tommy Curry, who currently teaches in the Department of Philosophy. As I’m sure you know by now, Dr. Curry recently published an article with the title "When It Is OK To Kill White People." I'm writing today as an alumnus in complete embarrassment of my University for allowing the hate speech of Dr. Tommy Curry, which is now being reported on numerous media outlets.

15 While I am a proponent of freedom of speech, I believe the line is drawn when a professor actively advocates killings of a certain race. It is worth mentioning that this rhetoric would not be tolerated if a white professor called for the killings of black people and I would certainly expect the same standards to apply in that scenario.

Yesterday, many fellow Ags wrote to his department head (Dr. Theodore George) regarding this matter, and received a short generic reply. While we do appreciate Dr. George responding, his response falls short in giving the impression that he is giving this matter serious consideration. Sweeping this matter under the rug and hoping that it "goes away" is not going to suffice for me and many, many other Aggies. Furthermore, gauging by the post that Dr. Curry made on his personal Facebook page AFTER the alleged meeting with Dr. George, he (Curry) has not taken ownership of his unacceptable behavior, and in fact seems to be pretending not to understand the issue – his Facebook posts states that “A&M alumni have begun a revolt against black professors in the Philosophy department”, which of course is simply false. We are calling for the termination of exactly ONE professor – Dr. Curry, and as stated above, it is for his racist hate- speech and nothing more.

While Dr. Curry has the right to his opinions and to freely express them, I do not believe that he should be doing so in a public institution where his salary is paid by the taxpayers of the State of Texas, many of whom happen to be white. As a taxpayer, University donor, and proud Aggie I will not tolerate the lack of an adequate response to this racist who remains employed and given a platform to continue to spread such hateful rhetoric to students. Please be an example in our country's university system which continues to invoke double standards when it comes to political speech. While I have no control over the taxes that I pay to the State of Texas and how those funds are dispersed, in this case to the salaries of tenured professors, I do have complete control over voluntary donations to Texas A&M University. I will no longer donate to Texas A&M via the Association of Former Students, the 12th Man Foundation, or any other university representative until this matter is resolved. If at such time that I feel that Texas A&M University has taken positive steps to removing racists such as Dr. Curry and put into place a zero tolerance policy for such race-baiting, then I will happily begin donating to Texas A&M again.

I will also encourage those Aggies who have not yet heard this story to participate in withholding donations until this bigoted racist is removed from campus before anymore embarrassment is shed on our institution.

Thanks for your consideration,

Keith W. Johnson Texas A&M Class of '91

16 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:41 AM To: Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: FW: Your Reservation at The Tiger Hotel, Columbia Attachments: 573819_guest_confirmation10550880.pdf

For trip book

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 5:03 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Your Reservation at The Tiger Hotel, Columbia

Please find your confirmation letter attached.

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Amy Smith United States

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Your Confirmation Number: 5930656 Arrival Date: 06-11-17 Check in 3pm Departure Date: 06-13-17 Check out 12noon Number of Nights: 2 Room Type Requested: One Bedroom Executive Suite Nightly Rate: 149.00 USD Cancellation Policy: Cancel 24 hours prior to check-in time Rooms cancelled inside 24 hours will be charged first night room and tax. The above rate(s) do not include taxes, gratuities or incidentals.

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A Landmark Reborn From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:40 AM To: Bigley, Karen E Cc: Strawser, Jerry R Subject: FW: Election Results for System Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (SEBAC)

Way to go, Karen!

From: Dr. Barbara Abercrombie [mailto:hr‐[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 8:20 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Election Results for System Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (SEBAC)

To view this message in a browser, click here.

Faculty/Staff News & Announcements

April 28, 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: Texas A&M University Faculty and Staff SUBJECT: Election Results for System Employee Benefits Advisory Committee

Recently, the System Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (SEBAC) ballots were received and tallied, and Karen Bigley, Communications Manager with the Division of Finance and Administration has been elected as the SEBAC representative for Texas A&M University effective September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2019. Congratulations, Ms. Bigley, on this important role as our SEBAC representative. Ms. Bigley has worked with the University for over 10 years and will represent the interests of faculty, staff, graduate student employees and retirees to the best of her ability. As the Texas A&M University SEBAC Representative, Ms. Bigley may be contacted at [email protected] or 979-845-1911 with concerns or suggestions surrounding the employee benefit programs. The SEBAC group studies the various benefit plans (including health insurance programs) for the Texas A&M University System and makes recommendations on behalf of all employees. To learn more about SEBAC, view their meeting schedule and read meeting summaries, visit http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits- administration/system-employee-benefits-advisory-committee-sebac online.

4 I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Jane Schneider for her dedication and contributions to the SEBAC committee over the past term. In addition to Ms. Bigley serving as our elected representative, the following individuals will serve as non-voting members:

 Dr. Barbara Abercrombie, Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness (HROE)  Dr. Anna Satterfield, Director, HROE  Ms. Mary Schubert, Director, HROE  Ms. Elizabeth Schwartz, Director, HROE  Ms. Jeannie Laird, Director of Human Resource Services at Qatar  Mr. Jeff Boyer, Executive Director of Human Resources at Galveston  Dr. Walter Daugherity, Faculty Senate Representative  Ms. Johna Wright, University Staff Council Representative

Barbara A. Abercrombie │ Vice President Division of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness 1255 TAMU │ College Station, TX 77843-1255 ph. 979.862.4572 | [email protected] TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | Say HELLO to Workday!

Division of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness employees.tamu.edu General Services Complex, Suite 1201 | 750 Agronomy Road | College Station, TX 77843-1255 979.845.4141 | [email protected] HR Facebook | HR Twitter

5 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:32 AM To: Pool, Jeffrey S; Rebecca Watts Cc: Cady Auckerman Subject: RE: imotions Website

Thanks for sharing, Jeff, and for your work in this achievement.

From: Jeff Pool [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 1:04 PM To: Smith, Amy B ; Rebecca Watts Cc: Cady Auckerman Subject: FW: imotions Website

Rebecca, You were asking about ROI from SXSW. Though there is no monetary value associated with this, I believe it illustrates how SXSW elevated our program. Amy, If you are looking for something to show your boss. We bumped Deloitte off of iMotions website.

Best, Jeff

From: Palma, Marco A [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:43 AM To: Mark Hussey ; Craig L. Nessler Cc: Jeff Pool ; Luis Ribera Subject: imotions Website

Dear Drs Hussey and Nessler,

I think it is nice to see our University logo right next to Harvard, MIT and Stanford. P&G and Nielsen also appear. https://imotions.com/

I also attach two pictures before and after our Human Behavior Lab. We are in good company and leading the way in Food and Agriculture. Thanks,

6 Marco

7 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:27 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: What Should a College President Do in Year One? - The Chronicle of Higher Education https://shar.es/1FLbyk

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10 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2017 7:29 AM To: Kubas, Stephanie Nicole; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: Re: Conference ideas.

Hi Asking my assistant, Stephanie Fairhurst, to set up a call to discuss and I look forward to doing this at the event. Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 2:55 PM, Kubas, Stephanie Nicole wrote:

Hi Amy, Just checking back to see if you’d be interested in sharing your experiences in our crisis communications session (open to changing the name) through a formal presentation. Please let me know when you have a chance!

Have a great day! Stephanie

From: Kubas, Stephanie Nicole Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2017 3:09 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: Conference ideas.

Hi Amy, So glad you can join us! We’d love to have you share your insights on the situation your university faced. I currently have a panel discussion on the agenda called Emergency Management: Best Practices for Effectively Communicating in a Crisis but I haven’t had any other volunteers. Your experience would lend itself well to this topic, so I could change the format to a presentation, as opposed to a panel. It would be a little over an hour but we could open up the floor for questions/a robust discussion at the end. Please let me know if that’s something you’d be interested in.

The marketing partnerships approach is a great discussion topic and I think it would be perfect to share at our roundtable session (a group discussion of ideas, best practices and hot topics).

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts – and to meeting you in person soon!

Have a great day, Stephanie

From: "Smith, Amy B" Date: Monday, May 1, 2017 at 11:37 AM To: "Kubas, Stephanie Nicole" Subject: Conference ideas.

11 Hi, Looking forward to this.

A couple of ideas:  I’d be happy to share lessons learned from the invitation by an outside sponsor of white supremacist Richard Spencer to our campus and the Aggies United counter event and kind recognition by the Anti‐Defamation League as well as legal and risk mitigation practices.  Marketing partnerships with brands at global events with corporations who recruit students and taking a more business approach – SXSW (ironically talking about SXSW marketing at this aptly named conference in Miami). We stuck a toe into this this year at SXSW with ’47 Brand sponsoring bands while we did more education, thought‐leadership items. It would be helpful to compare notes with other schools at the conference in the roundtable or other part of the agenda. Looking forward to it, Amy

12 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 6:25 PM To: Boney, Raymond V Cc: Henton, Lesley S; Hinckley, Shane; Brian Wright; Kim Miller; Rebecca Watts; Fairhurst, Stephanie A; Jessica Rubie Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Of course. Available Mon before 8:30 AM or at 3:45 PM. Conf rm 008 if that works for you and anyone else on this. Thanks to you and all on this for efforts. Happy weekend.

From: Boney, Raymond V Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 5:36 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Henton, Lesley S ; Hinckley, Shane ; Brian Wright ; Kim Miller ; Rebecca Watts ; Fairhurst, Stephanie A ; Jessica Rubie Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Perhaps if there is time Monday morning for a quick stand‐up, I think it ideal we briefly address these items and others related to NCORE.

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

From: "Smith, Amy B" Date: Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:53 PM To: Raymond Boney Cc: "Henton, Lesley S" , "Hinckley, Shane" , Brian Wright , Kim Miller , Rebecca Watts , "Fairhurst, Stephanie A" , Jessica Rubie Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Hi ‐ Catching up. Adding Jessica on MKY question. See responses in red below. On a call now trying to multi‐task and hope this provides clarity.

From: Boney, Raymond V Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 11:51 AM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Henton, Lesley S ; Hinckley, Shane ; Brian Wright ; Kim Miller ; Rebecca Watts ; Fairhurst, Stephanie A

13 [email protected]> Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Amy,

Sorry to miss you. I had come to the Air Force commissioning ceremony.

I wanted to address a couple of NCORE items and hope to get to a solid plan before the meeting next Monday or Tuesday. In particular, could we activate on the following:

1. Add the Aggies United brand to our presence at NCORE. I understand from you that we are producing an iteration of the Aggies United video. Would be great to "campaign" Aggies United as our campus diversity response, and capitalize on the good, earned media the opportunity presented. Nice. Having a few pop‐up Aggies United banners would be good to tie in. Maybe the core values ones too. No new creative. Simple and easily transportable.

2. Confirm what role, if any, MKY will play at NCORE. I mentioned the offered speaking opportunity NCORE addressed for the Welcoming Reception. Any idea who might speak? He has schedule crammed and I don’t think will be there. Christine Stanley championed this first‐time sponsorship idea and would be great stand‐in.

3. Order the Aggies United t‐shirt for all attendees to wear at the welcoming reception; the Fearless t‐shirt will be worn Friday. TAMU conference speakers and participants will be in business casual for other work before and out after and therefore this would probably not be practical. Additionally Provost office ordered t‐shirts (or maybe we did at their request) for this event specifically so we probably don’t need others.

4. Finally in need of final confirmation of who will go to facilitate the event set‐up for the Welcoming Reception and exhibit booth.Connect with Suzanne Droleskey to compare notes. I think they were well staffed but it would be a good idea to send someone to ensure that it’s tied together. I would think no more than two of our team members at most.. Also perhaps Suzanne’s group could be given the items to transport if coordinated in advance. That said. Your call on you or someone else.

Thanks! Back at ya!

On May 12, 2017, at 11:20 AM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Hey Raymond Stephanie said you were looking for me on something on NCORE and I just stopped by your office. Heading over to Reed Arena but email if you need something. Thx Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 9:27 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Excellent. Thanks.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 7:05 PM, Boney, Raymond V wrote:

14 Evening All!:

Here is the update in‐brief after speaking with campus stakeholders and the staff at NCORE:

Exhibit Booth:

Christine had done a yeoman’s job of organizing the effort!… There is an effort to recruit additional faculty/staff to hot in shifts at the exhibit booth. Christine is coordinating. After speaking with she and HR we know the following to be campus partners in presenting the booth presence: TAMU HR HSC HR OGAPP DFW Prospective Student Center/Admissions

After this list was confirmed, we discussed the need for more space and agreed to request of NCORE a larger booth, pending cost determination... In discussion with NCORE, they agreed to extend a 10x20 booth space to TAMU at no additional charge!… (We will have to pay for power and other exhibit services.)

We also discussed dressing the booth. MarComm will provide: Two (2) “Fearless” banners and two (2) primary stacked banners

The following are SWAG items for the exhibit booth: A&M Smartphone Wallet (TAMU HR provided) HR Hiring Card (TAMU HR provided) HOWDY Button (MarComm provided)

Welcome Reception:

NCORE had no previous décor/branding plan or restrictions. Therefore we suggested the following: 1. Ambient uplight of room perimeter 2. A&M branded cocktail napkins 3. Six (6) Core Value banners for stage dressing 4. Two (2) “Fearless” banners to flank reception entrance 5. Two (2) A&M Stacked banners to flank reception entrance 6. 1500 HOWDY buttons to distribute as guests leave

They extended the opportunity for MKY or a senior designee to offer a welcome/remarks, to be flooded by the video asset MarComm is developing. We promised to offer confirmation of the speaker in the coming days. They also offered that we could develop a title slide to display on the 12x21 screen during the reception (except not during talent show). We promised to confirm in the coming days.

I’m not certain of conference or hotel costs, but someone would have to drive the banners, button and napkins to Ft. Worth for set‐up and break‐down.

That’s where we are. I await your feedback to activate on these items. 15

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

From: "Smith, Amy B" Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 10:49 PM To: "Lincks, Justin C." , Christine Stanley , "Nicoletti, Kathie M." , Raymond Boney , Deyanira Ely , "Henton, Lesley S" , "Claxton, Kimberly" , "O Dell, Deborah L." , Jessica Rubie , "Hinckley, Shane" , Brian Wright , "Droleskey, Suzanne M" , "Nicoletti, Kathie M." , "Oliver, Casey D" , Rebecca Watts , Kim Miller , "Root, Laura A" Cc: "[email protected]" , "Schubert, Mary A" , "Walden, Rebecca C" Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Correction: I asked Raymond to reach out to Justin which he did and have subsequently asked him to connect with the three of you in the cc line to understand exhibit presence, look and feel for consistency for TAMU. – Thanks much! Amy

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:26 PM To: Lincks, Justin C. ; Christine Stanley ; Nicoletti, Kathie M. ; Boney, Raymond V ; Deyanira Ely ; Henton, Lesley S ; Claxton, Kimberly ; O Dell, Deborah L. ; Jessica Rubie ; Hinckley, Shane ; Brian Wright ; Droleskey, Suzanne M ; Nicoletti, Kathie M. ; Oliver, Casey D ; Rebecca Watts ; Kim Miller ; Root, Laura A Cc: '[email protected]' ; Schubert, Mary A ; Walden, Rebecca C Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft!

Additional items:  Raymond Boney reached out to Dr. Stanley offering help yesterday. Suzanne Droleskey and Debbie O’Dell advised that various an exhibit space has been assigned. I asked Raymond to reach out to Chris Kaunas (HSC), Mary Schubert (HR) and Rebecca Walden (Law) to offer university assets (such as pull‐up banners) and giveaways (small items in addition to t‐shirts) and other items that our team can offer that might tie décor/look together.  Sam Peshek in MarCom ‐ a former reporter – will cover the event to interview NCORE leadership and our many presenters. May we get a pass for him to do so?  I understand that Casey Oliver has a photographer covering for assets and therefore we will not send one.

Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation.

Sincerely, Amy

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 8:15 PM To: Lincks, Justin C. Cc: Christine Stanley ; Nicoletti, Kathie M. ; Boney, Raymond V ; Deyanira Ely ; Henton, Lesley S ; Claxton, Kimberly ; O Dell, Deborah L. ; Jessica Rubie ; Hinckley, Shane Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

We can provide an exhibit booth. Please let us know who will be a point of contact for that and our exhibits coordinator will reach out to them. Also, we will happily work with you with respect to decorating the welcoming reception area. Should we connect with Raymond directly?

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

Can you help me with/respond to the question below from Raymond Boney, in our Division of Marketing and Communications about brand specific options for decorating the space at the welcoming reception, please? Also, is it possible to have exhibit space?

Thanks, Christine

Sent from my iPhone Christine A. Stanley, PhD Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Administration Texas A&M University Suite 100 Jack K. Williams Administration Building College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected]

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Boney, Raymond V" Date: May 9, 2017 at 5:21:54 PM CDT 18 To: Christine Stanley , "Smith, Amy B" , "Henton, Lesley S" , Brian Wright Cc: Mark Dawson , "Droleskey, Suzanne M" , Deyanira Ely , "Oliver, Casey D" Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Do I recall correctly, that Texas A&M is sponsor of the opening reception for NCORE? Could you please advise who is coordinating this event. I would like to investigate brand‐specific options for decorating the event space.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

From: Christine Stanley Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 4:18 PM To: "Smith, Amy B" , Raymond Boney , "Henton, Lesley S" , Brian Wright Cc: Mark Dawson , "Droleskey, Suzanne M" , Deyanira Ely Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

19 Dear MarComm Colleagues,

Below, is the latest campus update/communication from the TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee——by way of Mark Dawson in the Department of Multicultural Services. Also attached, is a preliminary conference program from NCORE, which I downloaded from their website. As you scroll through to see the range of sessions, you cannot help but notice that TAMU's presence is amazing!

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

From: Mark Dawson

20 Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Div ersity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

Free T‐shirts – the order has been placed, so we are no longer taking orders. However, if you want to get on a waiting list, we ordered a few extras that will be available on a first come, first served basis. Anyone who has not yet ordered a shirt and wants one needs to e‐mail Suzanne Droleskey at [email protected] with your name and desired t‐shirt size. We can’t guarantee that you will get a shirt, but we will try our best.

21 Saturday, June 3 in the afternoon. Seats on the bus are now available for faculty, staff, and administrators who are interested. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat. Division of Student Affairs affiliates can reserve a seat for $35 round‐trip, and all others can reserve a seat for $50 round‐trip. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat. https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_u stores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=5 84

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

22 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 5:58 PM To: Hutcheson, Susannah B Cc: Matthews Pamela R Subject: FW: The Fab Five: Last Of Five Siblings Graduates From Texas A&M

Susannah, This is such a great story. Thanks for capturing so well! Amy

From: Texas A&M University Newswire [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 10:23 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: The Fab Five: Last Of Five Siblings Graduates From Texas A&M

By Susannah Hutcheson, Texas A&M College of Liberal Arts

COLLEGE STATION, May 12, 2017 – Texas A&M University College of Liberal Arts senior Marcello Sanchez is a first-generation college student in the Department of Sociology who graduates this week and plans to start his career in the United States Army. He is one of five siblings, all of whom graduated from Texas A&M.

Sanchez said being the fifth member of his family to attend Texas A&M was helpful not only academically and socially, but also with his family’s involvement in his college journey.

“When my oldest sister got her Aggie ring, none of my family showed up for her Ring Day,” said Sanchez. “But by the time it came around for me, my mom had every event on her calendar: Ring Day, Parent’s Weekend, Final Review…everything. She was part of it all and knew all of our Aggie traditions too.”

Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Sanchez says his interest in sociology stemmed from a desire to understand how society functions, especially after he became more aware of what he describes as his “place in the world.”

First-generation college students, who make up one-third of the College of Liberal Arts, face unique challenges compared to other students, Sanchez said. “In college I became more aware of myself as a first-generation college student, as a Hispanic man from a low-income family. Majoring in sociology seemed like a good place to start learning new concepts to better understand myself – and others – in relation to society.”

He specifically remembers being surprised by the notion of money as graduation gifts—he says he worked for two years to earn his “graduation money.” Growing up with a single mom alongside four brothers and sisters, he said work for him has been constant since he was 16.

23 Sanchez is a cadet in Company D-1 with the Corps of Cadets, works part-time at Duncan Dining Center, and is an active member at Antioch Community Church. He is also active in the National Guard, which he joined while at Texas A&M to support himself financially.

“I think classes are already challenging enough on their own, but when you have to pay your own way, without the financial assistance of parent loans, it can be difficult to find the time to have the same college experiences as everyone else,” said Sanchez. “You can feel left out and isolated from others.”

While Sanchez loved his time with the Corps, he said he also enjoyed being part of the Liberal Arts community. “My favorite professors have always been in the College of Liberal Arts,” he said. “They seemed to me to be the friendliest and made each subject the most interesting.”

Sanchez said the best lesson he has learned through his time at Texas A&M has been the importance of discipline. “If you want to get good grades, you need the discipline to study. If you want to get in shape in the Corps, you need the discipline to work out and eat healthy,” he noted. “It’s going to seem painful at first, but eventually, you will reach your goals.”

He said this discipline will pay off in his next phase of life—he leaves for Basic Officer Leader Course in the fall and plans to become an Army officer.

“I know it’s not going to be easy, that it’s going to be tiring and difficult,” said Sanchez. “But I look forward to overcoming the challenges and starting this next chapter of my life.”

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24 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 5:44 PM To: Peshek, Samuel M Cc: Rebecca Watts Subject: FW: Upon Graduation, First Female Corps Commander Reflects On Her Time At Texas A&M

Love this!

From: Texas A&M University Newswire [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 11:06 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Upon Graduation, First Female Corps Commander Reflects On Her Time At Texas A&M

By Sam Peshek, Texas A&M University Marketing & Communications

COLLEGE STATION, May 12, 2017 -- When she arrived on campus in 2012, Alyssa Michalke’s goals for her time at Texas A&M University were modest enough. One, she wanted a challenge. Two, she wanted to distinguish herself in some way from her more than 60,000 peers.

How she went from a culture-shocked freshman in a lecture hall larger than her high school in tiny Schulenburg, Texas to becoming the first woman to lead the Corps of Cadets and make the women’s basketball team depends on whom you ask.

If you ask Michalke, she’ll say her accomplishments were never in the cards and give full credit to her support system of family and friends. If you ask those who oversaw her development, they’ll say her successes were predestined.

What isn’t up for debate about Michalke’s time at Texas A&M is that when she receives her degree in ocean engineering this week, she won’t have just accomplished her goals. She will have exceeded them by becoming a key figure in Aggie history.

“The worst they can tell you is no”

Michalke’s story almost never got a chance to be told.

“Being an engineering major was a lot more work than I anticipated,” Michalke said. “I really considered dropping the Corps. I thought I was motivated and driven but everyone here was on another level.”

She would call home frequently, sometimes near midnight, to vent to her parents about her struggles. Her mother even reached out to Corps Commandant Brig. Gen. Joe Ramirez (Ret.) in an email, asking him to keep an eye on her daughter.

25 She ultimately decided to see the Corps through until graduation. That’s when Ramirez started seeing a change. In Michalke he saw humility, a maturity beyond her years, a penchant for teambuilding and a can-do attitude that made it easy for a group of young people to rally around her.

“People saw potential in me when I didn’t see it,” Michalke said. “Sophomore year people said I should apply to top positions when I was content to just stick it out. They told me ‘the worst they can tell you is no and you can prove them wrong if they don’t pick you.’ It helped me gain confidence even if I was sure I wasn’t fit for it.”

Much to her surprise, she landed the second-in-command role heading into her junior year. One year later, she applied with more confidence for Corps commander. Ramirez said the decision to make Michalke commander was unanimous. “It wasn’t even close,” he said.

“That was emotional. I cried my eyes out.”

Never one to brag, Michalke fails to mention that she was the first woman ever to hold the position in the 140-year history of the Corps of Cadets. “I just wanted to give back to an organization that had given me so much,” Michalke said. “The significance of it didn’t hit me until I saw how much attention and press it got.”

When the news broke, every local news outlet and some state outlets led their coverage with Michalke’s story. A flood of emotional phone calls, texts and emails came rushing in from women who served in the Corps when it first began accepting women in 1974.

“It sunk in that this matters a lot more to a lot of people than I could have ever imagined,” Michalke said. “After the press died down I had time to sit back and think. I can’t screw this up.”

But just as the media attention began to die down, she had already begun preparing to pass along her responsibilities to the next commander.

“I was a nervous wreck”

Once she relinquished her duties at the end of spring, and the Corps was no longer in the picture, the idle time she had caused her to think twice about finishing her time at Texas A&M as just another student.

She frequently went to basketball games during her senior year in the Corps and felt the energy and passion from the women’s team led by Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Gary Blair. That atmosphere stuck with her during the summer while on an internship. Every day after work, she would work out and shoot hoops in a gym to get in shape, thinking she would have a chance to make the basketball team. With the same “the worst they can tell you is no” mentality that helped her in the Corps, she kept an eye on a September open tryout date.

“Tryouts came and I was a nervous wreck,” Michalke said.

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27 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 5:43 PM To: Smith, Krista L; Sonya Cooper; Joseph Witmer; Samantha Friedman; Tracy Donofry; Kimberly Hallman; Michelle Woolford Cc: Kim Miller; Hinckley, Shane Subject: RE: Texas A&M updates: w/o 5/8/17

Aggiebound is still awaiting approval from MKY.

From: Smith, Krista L Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 11:47 AM To: Sonya Cooper ; Joseph Witmer ; Samantha Friedman ; Tracy Donofry ; Kimberly Hallman ; Michelle Woolford Cc: Kim Miller ; Smith, Amy B ; Hinckley, Shane Subject: Texas A&M updates: w/o 5/8/17

Hi 160 team,

Passing along some updates to share with you from our end:

 We’ll get the international markets for the next round of opportunistic media to you by EOD Monday, May 15.  As we're deciding on the best way to move forward with the college posters, would it be possible for Joe to send us an updated spreadsheet that includes thumbnails of past ads?  The Aggiebound piece from President Young is under review; I will send the final approved piece to Lindsay Gasek by EOD Monday, May 15. We will be able to provide some direction to Michelle on additional pieces by the end of next week. The Texas A&M Today piece went out Wednesday, as planned. You can view the final piece here.  Please plan to have final PowerPoint templates to us, ready for use, by EOD, Tuesday, May 23. I know Kim is working with you on this, so she’ll continue to send you feedback as we move closer to the final files.

Thanks, all – and happy Friday!

28 ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | FEARLESS on Every Front

29 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 5:41 PM To: Caldwell, David J; Russell, Adam M Subject: Congrats

David and Adam, Congrats on the Pilgrims Pride donation for poultry donation! Kudos on the well written, informative announcement too. Amy Smith

30 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 4:53 PM To: Boney, Raymond V Cc: Henton, Lesley S; Hinckley, Shane; Brian Wright; Kim Miller; Rebecca Watts; Fairhurst, Stephanie A; Jessica Rubie Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Hi ‐ Catching up. Adding Jessica on MKY question. See responses in red below. On a call now trying to multi‐task and hope this provides clarity.

From: Boney, Raymond V Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 11:51 AM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Henton, Lesley S ; Hinckley, Shane ; Brian Wright ; Kim Miller ; Rebecca Watts ; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Amy,

Sorry to miss you. I had come to the Air Force commissioning ceremony.

I wanted to address a couple of NCORE items and hope to get to a solid plan before the meeting next Monday or Tuesday. In particular, could we activate on the following:

4. Finally in need of final confirmation of who will go to facilitate the event set‐up for the Welcoming Reception and exhibit booth. Connect with Suzanne Droleskey to compare notes. I think they were well staffed but it would be a good idea to send someone to ensure that it’s tied together. I would think no more than two of our team members at most.. Also perhaps Suzanne’s group could be given the items to transport if coordinated in advance. That said. Your call on you or someone else.

Thanks! Back at ya!

On May 12, 2017, at 11:20 AM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Hey Raymond Stephanie said you were looking for me on something on NCORE and I just stopped by your office. Heading over to Reed Arena but email if you need something. Thx Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 9:27 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Excellent. Thanks.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 7:05 PM, Boney, Raymond V wrote:

Evening All!:

Here is the update in‐brief after speaking with campus stakeholders and the staff at NCORE:

Exhibit Booth:

We also discussed dressing the booth. MarComm will provide: Two (2) “Fearless” banners and two (2) primary stacked banners

The following are SWAG items for the exhibit booth: A&M Smartphone Wallet (TAMU HR provided) HR Hiring Card (TAMU HR provided) HOWDY Button (MarComm provided)

Welcome Reception:

NCORE had no previous décor/branding plan or restrictions. Therefore we suggested the following: 1. Ambient uplight of room perimeter

32 2. A&M branded cocktail napkins 3. Six (6) Core Value banners for stage dressing 4. Two (2) “Fearless” banners to flank reception entrance 5. Two (2) A&M Stacked banners to flank reception entrance 6. 1500 HOWDY buttons to distribute as guests leave

I’m not certain of conference or hotel costs, but someone would have to drive the banners, button and napkins to Ft. Worth for set‐up and break‐down.

That’s where we are. I await your feedback to activate on these items.

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:26 PM To: Lincks, Justin C. ; Christine Stanley ; Nicoletti, 33 Kathie M. ; Boney, Raymond V ; Deyanira Ely ; Henton, Lesley S ; Claxton, Kimberly ; O Dell, Deborah L. ; Jessica Rubie ; Hinckley, Shane ; Brian Wright ; Droleskey, Suzanne M ; Nicoletti, Kathie M. ; Oliver, Casey D ; Rebecca Watts ; Kim Miller ; Root, Laura A Cc: '[email protected]' ; Schubert, Mary A ; Walden, Rebecca C Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft!

Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation.

Sincerely,

34 Amy

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

Can you help me with/respond to the question below from Raymond Boney, in our Division of Marketing and Communications about brand specific options for

35 decorating the space at the welcoming reception, please? Also, is it possible to have exhibit space?

Thanks, Christine

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Boney, Raymond V" Date: May 9, 2017 at 5:21:54 PM CDT To: Christine Stanley , "Smith, Amy B" , "Henton, Lesley S" , Brian Wright Cc: Mark Dawson , "Droleskey, Suzanne M" , Deyanira Ely , "Oliver, Casey D" Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events 36 Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

Dear MarComm Colleagues,

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D.

37 Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Free T‐shirts – the order has been placed, so we are no longer taking orders. However, if you want to get on a waiting list, we ordered a few extras

38 that will be available on a first come, first served basis. Anyone who has not yet ordered a shirt and wants one needs to e‐mail Suzanne Droleskey at [email protected] with your name and desired t‐shirt size. We can’t guarantee that you will get a shirt, but we will try our best.

Transportation Option – The Division of Student Affairs through the Department of Multicultural Services is providing a charter bus to 2017 NCORE Conference in Ft. Worth, TX in support of the Texas A&M University Race, Identity and Social Equity (RISE) Initiative. Priority will be given to TAMU RISE fellows, TAMU students and followed by faculty/staff. The bus will leave noon on Monday, May 29 and return Saturday, June 3 in the afternoon. Seats on the bus are now available for faculty, staff, and administrators who are interested. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat. Division of Student Affairs affiliates can reserve a seat for $35 round‐trip, and all others can reserve a seat for $50 round‐trip. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat. https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_u stores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=5 84

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

39 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 4:01 PM To: Christi Voelkel Subject: RE: An idea

Howdy, I'm not sure if I have any purview on that location since it's off campus and am sure it would be fine if coordinated with landowner!

Amy

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Christi Voelkel [mailto: ] Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 3:08 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: An idea

Amy,

Hi there! So‐‐ I have an idea‐‐ but need your thoughts and clearance.

I drive the intersection of 2818 and George Bush every day. It is a very busy and visible location for us. You can see the library in the distance from the intersection… And I feel that with a little signage there it would entice people to come visit‐ and we could promote our 20th anniversary.

Would you be OK if we placed a solid wood or other solid material billboard there at Eye level… Nothing high like a billboard? Something professional – something presidential ‐ combining historic with 20th anniversary...

Wanted to make sure cleared to post there through you. Then, based on that, I'd get costs involved‐‐ not sure if you'd want to partner in it somehow‐ or we go it alone?

Please advise. Thanks!

Christi

Sent from my iPhone

40 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 3:58 PM To: Matzke, Chelsea R Subject: today

Chelsea,

I didn’t mean to offend you in any way and am sorry if I did. We will work out the right protocol for the President’s Facebook page. I have to advise him – in this case about the greater implications ‐ and this was no reflection on you whatsoever, your named di not even come up with him.

I value you very much.

Amy

41 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 3:59 PM To: Kathryn Greenwade; Lynn Schlemeyer Subject: RE: Baseball Tickets

Got them! Thanks so much!!

From: Kathryn Greenwade [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:52 PM To: Lynn Schlemeyer ; Smith, Amy B Subject: Baseball Tickets

Howdy, ladies!

I’m looking forward to the baseball game Tuesday with you and your .

Lynn‐ I’m about to walk tickets over to the Foundation and will leave them at the front desk.

Amy – I’m hoping to have a student drop them by your office today. If not today, I’ll bring them by Monday.

It should be a fun evening!

‐Kathryn‐

Your gift to The Association of Former Students makes a difference to Texas A&M University - ask me how!

42 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 11:21 AM To: Boney, Raymond V Cc: Henton, Lesley S; Hinckley, Shane; Brian Wright; Kim Miller; Rebecca Watts Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Hey Raymond Stephanie said you were looking for me on something on NCORE and I just stopped by your office. Heading over to Reed Arena but email if you need something. Thx Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 9:27 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Excellent. Thanks.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 7:05 PM, Boney, Raymond V wrote:

Evening All!:

Here is the update in‐brief after speaking with campus stakeholders and the staff at NCORE:

Exhibit Booth:

We also discussed dressing the booth. MarComm will provide: Two (2) “Fearless” banners and two (2) primary stacked banners

The following are SWAG items for the exhibit booth: A&M Smartphone Wallet (TAMU HR provided) HR Hiring Card (TAMU HR provided) HOWDY Button (MarComm provided)

43 Welcome Reception:

I’m not certain of conference or hotel costs, but someone would have to drive the banners, button and napkins to Ft. Worth for set‐up and break‐down.

That’s where we are. I await your feedback to activate on these items.

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

44 Correction: I asked Raymond to reach out to Justin which he did and have subsequently asked him to connect with the three of you in the cc line to understand exhibit presence, look and feel for consistency for TAMU. – Thanks much! Amy

Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft!

45  I understand that Casey Oliver has a photographer covering for assets and therefore we will not send one.

Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation.

Sincerely, Amy

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

Thanks, Christine

Begin forwarded message:

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

47 Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

Dear MarComm Colleagues,

Christine

From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Div ersity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide 49 a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

50 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 10:38 AM To: Capella Fahoome Brogden Subject: RE: Photographer

Igor Kragulijac (979) 204‐4915

If you use him, tell him it's OK to tell Brian Wright that he's involved but not tell him the details of the exercise as Brian is involved in the exercise.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Capella Fahoome Brogden [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 10:36 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: Photographer

I forgot to ask you about the photog. :‐)

Capella Fahoome p.g.a. Producer 818‐505‐4994 www.DefiningEntertainment.com www.EverymansJourney.com www.NOTOWNtheMovie.com

> On May 11, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Smith, Amy B wrote: > > Will find out for our call tomorrow. > > Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and > Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | > Texas A&M University > 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 > > ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] > ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY > > ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ > From: Capella Fahoome Brogden > [mailto:[email protected]]

51 > Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:13 AM > To: Smith, Amy B > Subject: Photographer > > Morning Amy, you mentioned you liked a good local photog you wanted to me to consider. > > Do you recall his name? > > Thanks!! > > Capella

52 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 9:09 AM To: Martinez, Monica L; Capella Fahoome Brogden Subject: Contact for Monica and Capella

Looking forward to this!

Monica Martinez | Emergency Management Coordinator Office of Safety & Security | Texas A&M University ph: 979.821.1041 | cell: 972.898.2650 | [email protected]

Capella Fahoome p.g.a. Producer [email protected] 818-505-4994 www.DefiningEntertainment.com

53 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:28 PM To: Boney, Raymond V Cc: Deyanira Ely; Henton, Lesley S; Jessica Rubie; Hinckley, Shane; Brian Wright; Droleskey, Suzanne M; Oliver, Casey D; Kim Miller; [email protected]; Schubert, Mary A Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Excellent. Thanks.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 7:05 PM, Boney, Raymond V wrote:

Evening All!:

Here is the update in‐brief after speaking with campus stakeholders and the staff at NCORE:

Exhibit Booth:

We also discussed dressing the booth. MarComm will provide: Two (2) “Fearless” banners and two (2) primary stacked banners

The following are SWAG items for the exhibit booth: A&M Smartphone Wallet (TAMU HR provided) HR Hiring Card (TAMU HR provided) HOWDY Button (MarComm provided)

Welcome Reception:

1 5. Two (2) A&M Stacked banners to flank reception entrance 6. 1500 HOWDY buttons to distribute as guests leave

I’m not certain of conference or hotel costs, but someone would have to drive the banners, button and napkins to Ft. Worth for set‐up and break‐down.

That’s where we are. I await your feedback to activate on these items.

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

2 Cc: '[email protected]' ; Schubert, Mary A ; Walden, Rebecca C Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft!

Additional items:  Raymond Boney reached out to Dr. Stanley offering help yesterday. Suzanne Droleskey and Debbie O’Dell advised that various an exhibit space has been assigned. I asked Raymond to reach out to Chris Kaunas (HSC), Mary Schubert (HR) and Rebecca Walden (Law) to offer university assets (such as pull‐up banners) and giveaways (small items in addition to t‐ shirts) and other items that our team can offer that might tie décor/look together.  Sam Peshek in MarCom ‐ a former reporter – will cover the event to interview NCORE leadership and our many presenters. May we get a pass for him to do so?  I understand that Casey Oliver has a photographer covering for assets and therefore we will not send one.

Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation.

Sincerely, Amy

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 8:15 PM To: Lincks, Justin C.

3 Cc: Christine Stanley ; Nicoletti, Kathie M. ; Boney, Raymond V ; Deyanira Ely ; Henton, Lesley S ; Claxton, Kimberly ; O Dell, Deborah L. ; Jessica Rubie ; Hinckley, Shane Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

Thanks, Christine

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Boney, Raymond V" Date: May 9, 2017 at 5:21:54 PM CDT 4 To: Christine Stanley , "Smith, Amy B" , "Henton, Lesley S" , Brian Wright Cc: Mark Dawson , "Droleskey, Suzanne M" , Deyanira Ely , "Oliver, Casey D" Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

Dear MarComm Colleagues,

Below, is the latest campus update/communication from the TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee——by

5 way of Mark Dawson in the Department of Multicultural Services. Also attached, is a preliminary conference program from NCORE, which I downloaded from their website. As you scroll through to see the range of sessions, you cannot help but notice that TAMU's presence is amazing!

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Diversity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the 6 executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

7 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:52 PM To: Kim Miller Cc: Smith, Krista L; Hinckley, Shane; Brian Wright Subject: Re: Approval Needed - Video Series

I like it too.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 7:00 PM, Kim Miller wrote:

To our internal team:

I love it. Two things to share with y’all to see if you think they matter:

1. re: footage starting at :38 is so different from all the others that it’s a bit jarring; everything else is so rich in color and this scene is very faded

2. the ending statement would have more punch if the last sentence removed the “I” and simply ended with: “So I stand up to the bad times, and fearlessly FORGE AHEAD” (instead of “I forge ahead”)

That’s all I’ve got. Really like what they did with this‐ Kim

Kim Miller Division of Marketing & Communications | Texas A&M University ph: 979.845.4646 | mobile: 979.218.1111 | [email protected]

From: Samantha Friedman Date: Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 6:44 PM To: "Smith, Krista L" , "Amy B. Smith" , Kim Miller , Shane Hinckley , Brian Wright Cc: Joe Witmer , Tracy Donofry , Sonya Cooper Subject: Approval Needed ‐ Video Series

Hi all,

Hope you’re having a great week! Below you’ll find a link to the revised Home of Opportunity video. As a reminder, this is the final longform video of our series. We did have the video and 8 script reviewed by a translation service and was approved for both language and cultural authenticity. Based on your previous feedback, we edited out the Vet Med scene from the video since it has already been used several times in previous videos. Please view the video below and provide approval by Monday 5/15.

https://vimeo.com/user17335564/review/215040237/e1920c007b

Also attaching here the paid social copy to accompany the video, as well as the YouTube description and tags below. Please provide any edits by tomorrow so we can send to a proofreader before passing along to Generator.

 YouTube description: Texas A&M strives to be the home of opportunity by providing an affordable and accessible education for students and by putting research breakthroughs and successful careers well within reach for all.  Tags: Texas A&M University, Aggies, fearless, education, research, public, opportunity, accessibility, diversity

Last, we would like to relaunch the “Together We” longform video on YouTube and Instagram, and the “Water” :30 video on TubeMogul and Facebook for the remainder of the campaign. These videos were the top performers on those platforms, and we currently don’t have any videos running. Please let me know tomorrow if this is approved and we can push them live.

Thank you! Sam

______

samantha friedman | account supervisor

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9 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:06 PM To: Rebecca Watts; Sherylon Carroll; Boney, Raymond V; Henton, Lesley S Subject: FW: Equine Complex

FYI guys…

From: Bigley, Karen E Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:19 AM To: Smith, Amy B ; Christi Voelkel ; Wiggs, Rebekah L ; Houston, Chad C Cc: Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: Equine Complex

All –

I spoke with Steve Canon at the Equine Complex today. They are agreeable to us using their facility for media check‐in.

For your information, Steve’s contact information is below.

Steve Canon General Manager Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM `56 Equine Complex Texas A&M University Office: (979) 458‐9166 Cell: (979) 255‐2700

3240 F&B Road, Room 726, College Station, TX 77843 (FedEx/UPS/Physical) equine.tamu.edu

Karen

Karen E. Bigley ’93 | Communications Manager Division of Finance and Administration | Texas A&M University

1247 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843 Tel. 979.845.4453 | [email protected]

10 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:02 PM To: Baron, H A Cc: Ragan J. Michael Subject: RE: Eagle interview request: DEADLINE TODAY COB

I would not recommend it.

From: Baron, H A Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 12:36 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Ragan J. Michael Subject: FW: Eagle interview request: DEADLINE TODAY COB

Amy

Below are the questions The Eagle has asked the Chief to answer. Please let us know if we should respond? If so, please give some guidance on the response. I will have my cell phone with me if you need to call. Thanks!

Lieutenant H. Allan Baron Personnel and Recruiting Division Texas A&M University Police Department 1231 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843-1231 979-862-8125 (Office) 979-220-3863 (Cell) [email protected]

The safety of our community does not have borders. It is the goal of every law enforcement agency to protect the citizens that we serve. Be the eyes and ears of your police department. When you see suspicious activity contact the Texas A&M University Police Department at 979-845-2345; the College Station Police Department at 979-764- 3600; or the Bryan Police Department or the Brazos County Sheriff’s Department at 979-361-3888. Together we can make a difference in our community.

From: Lyons, Kelan [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 12:28 PM To: Baron, H A Subject: RE: Eagle interview request: DEADLINE TODAY COB

11 Thank you, sir. Questions are as follows:

1. Can the chief issue a general statement on the passage of Senate Bill 4? 2. Is there anything the chief would like to say to A&M students who are undocumented immigrants (Dreamers), who might be worried how this legislation will affect their feelings of safety and security in their interactions with law enforcement? 3. Does the chief anticipate his officers will begin questioning A&M students about their immigration status? They are permitted to do so during detainment and arrest as a result of this bill’s passage, but are not required to do so.

Thank you!

From: Baron, H A [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 12:25 PM To: Lyons, Kelan Subject: RE: Eagle interview request: DEADLINE TODAY COB Importance: High

Kelan

Chief Ragan is unavailable to meet with you today due to pre scheduled meetings. Please email me your questions and I will try to get you some answers by 5pm today.

Thanks!

From: Lyons, Kelan [ Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:19 AM To: Baron, H A Subject: Eagle interview request: DEADLINE TODAY COB

Lt. Baron,

I’m Kelan Lyons, and I’m a reporter at the Eagle. I’m looking for 10‐15 minutes of Chief Ragan’s time today to talk about SB4 and what it means for TAMU PD. I can be reached at my desk for the remainder of the day. I’ve spoken to CSPD and BPD police chiefs, as well as the sheriff, and I’d like to include a voice from TAMU PD, too. Thanks!

12 Kelan

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Kelan Lyons Criminal Justice Reporter, The Bryan‐College Station Eagle Cell: 215‐692‐4570 Office: 979‐731‐4624 Fax: 979‐7768923

13 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:00 PM To: Lindsay Gasek; Root, Laura A Cc: Kim Miller; Levey, Kelli R.; Sanders, Hailey B Subject: RE: Marketing Business Programs

Thanks all!

From: Lindsay Gasek Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:35 PM To: Root, Laura A Cc: Smith, Amy B ; Kim Miller ; Levey, Kelli R. ; Sanders, Hailey B Subject: Re: Marketing Business Programs

Absolutely, we will take care of him.

Thanks for sending my way.

Lindsay

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 4:56 PM, Root, Laura A wrote:

I believe Admissions is now sending a standard set of Texas A&M branded items to middle and high schools that make the request. Lindsay, can you accommodate this gentleman?

Laura Root | Senior Graphic Designer Division of Marketing & Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.862.7603 | mobile: 214.773.4953 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | FEARLESS on Every Front

From: "Smith, Amy B" Date: Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 4:22 PM To: "Levey, Kelli R." , "Sanders, Hailey B"

14 Cc: "Root, Laura A" , Kim Miller Subject: RE: Marketing Business Programs

Thanks Kelli. Hailey – can you contact Mr. Rubel and send him something?

From: Levey, Kelli R. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 2:29 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: FW: Marketing Business Programs

Amy, I’m not sure who handles promotional materials now. Can someone from your team respond to this request? We don’t even have Mays swag here, and I think they are seeking Texas A&M materials.

Thank you.

From: Rubel, Kevin D [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 2:18 PM To: Levey, Kelli R. Subject: Marketing Business Programs

Ms. Levey,

My name is Kevin Rubel. I am one of the Business & Marketing Education teachers at Claudia Taylor Johnson High School in San Antonio. We have an active AVID program here in which one of their assignments is to put together information related to a college and display it on posters. They have always included general info about that university/college. It gave me an idea to try to get marketing materials from the business schools in the state of Texas. I would like to put something up in my classroom that would highlight the business programs at Texas A&M. Do you have anything like that you can send? Anything would be much appreciated.

Challenging and encouraging our students every day,

15 Kevin D. Rubel, M.S. Business & Marketing Education Teacher Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School DECA Advisor UIL Computer Applications Coach Teacher Web Page

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16 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:57 PM To: Rebecca Watts Subject: RE: Still here?

Yep pop up if you need me Heading out soon

From: Rebecca Watts Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:57 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Still here?

17 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:52 PM To: Boyd, Wanda S Subject: RE: follow-up to today's conversations

Wanda, Confirming from Stephanie that Raymond was the first appointments scheduled for reviews. He has two slots on Shane’s schedule – and has accepted the invites for both parts of the process. May 18 at 3:30 PM and May 24 at 2 PM. Regards, Amy

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:01 PM To: Boyd, Wanda S Subject: RE: follow‐up to today's conversations

Hi, I believe so. We talked about it with the team meeting this week at which he was present. I’ll check with Stephanie Fairhurst as he is doing so with Shane Hinckley as his supervisor. Amy

From: Boyd, Wanda S Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 1:05 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: RE: follow‐up to today's conversations

Amy,

Good afternoon. I wanted to follow up to see if Raymond’s review has been scheduled and if so, when?

Thank you.

Wanda S. Boyd, PHR, SHRM-CP | Director of Organizational Consulting and Resolution Management Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness | Texas A&M University 1255 TAMU | College Station, Texas 77843-1255 18 ph. 979.862.3331 | fax 979.862.3610 | [email protected]

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From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 5:53 PM To: Boyd, Wanda S Subject: RE: follow‐up to today's conversations

Wanda,

Thank you for confirming the reporting structure. I will confirm with Shane on Monday that Raymond will report to him per my meeting with Shane on the topic last month. We will then communicate that with Raymond and advise you when that happens.

Confirming that I will share the date of the Annual Performance Review when scheduled with Raymond.

Thank you, Amy

From: Boyd, Wanda S Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 5:47 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: follow‐up to today's conversations

Amy,

As a follow-up to today, Raymond is good with reporting to you or Shane Hinckley.

Also, can you please share when Raymond’s 2016-2017 Annual Performance Review will be conducted (this may require the two of you to get this calendared for an exact date to be set)?

Thank you.

Wanda S. Boyd, PHR, SHRM-CP | Director of Organizational Consulting and Resolution Management Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness | Texas A&M University 1255 TAMU | College Station, Texas 77843-1255 ph. 979.862.3331 | fax 979.862.3610 | [email protected]

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19 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:41 PM To: Kubas, Stephanie Nicole Subject: RE: Conference ideas.

Happy to do so. Sorry for delay but we’ve got another issue on our hands you may have seen.

From: Kubas, Stephanie Nicole [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 2:56 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: RE: Conference ideas.

Have a great day! Stephanie

From: Kubas, Stephanie Nicole Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2017 3:09 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: Conference ideas.

The marketing partnerships approach is a great discussion topic and I think it would be perfect to share at our roundtable session (a group discussion of ideas, best practices and hot topics).

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts – and to meeting you in person soon!

Have a great day, Stephanie

20 From: "Smith, Amy B" Date: Monday, May 1, 2017 at 11:37 AM To: "Kubas, Stephanie Nicole" Subject: Conference ideas.

Hi, Looking forward to this.

A couple of ideas:  I’d be happy to share lessons learned from the invitation by an outside sponsor of white supremacist Richard Spencer to our campus and the Aggies United counter event and kind recognition by the Anti‐Defamation League as well as legal and risk mitigation practices.  Marketing partnerships with brands at global events with corporations who recruit students and taking a more business approach – SXSW (ironically talking about SXSW marketing at this aptly named conference in Miami). We stuck a toe into this this year at SXSW with ’47 Brand sponsoring bands while we did more education, thought‐leadership items. It would be helpful to compare notes with other schools at the conference in the roundtable or other part of the agenda. Looking forward to it, Amy

21 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:01 PM To: Boyd, Wanda S Subject: RE: follow-up to today's conversations

Hi, I believe so. We talked about it with the team meeting this week at which he was present. I’ll check with Stephanie Fairhurst as he is doing so with Shane Hinckley as his supervisor. Amy

From: Boyd, Wanda S Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 1:05 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: RE: follow‐up to today's conversations

Amy,

Good afternoon. I wanted to follow up to see if Raymond’s review has been scheduled and if so, when?

Thank you.

Wanda S. Boyd, PHR, SHRM-CP | Director of Organizational Consulting and Resolution Management Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness | Texas A&M University 1255 TAMU | College Station, Texas 77843-1255 ph. 979.862.3331 | fax 979.862.3610 | [email protected]

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | FEARLESS on Every Front

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 5:53 PM To: Boyd, Wanda S Subject: RE: follow‐up to today's conversations

Wanda,

22 Confirming that I will share the date of the Annual Performance Review when scheduled with Raymond.

Thank you, Amy

From: Boyd, Wanda S Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 5:47 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: follow‐up to today's conversations

Amy,

As a follow-up to today, Raymond is good with reporting to you or Shane Hinckley.

Also, can you please share when Raymond’s 2016-2017 Annual Performance Review will be conducted (this may require the two of you to get this calendared for an exact date to be set)?

Thank you.

Wanda S. Boyd, PHR, SHRM-CP | Director of Organizational Consulting and Resolution Management Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness | Texas A&M University 1255 TAMU | College Station, Texas 77843-1255 ph. 979.862.3331 | fax 979.862.3610 | [email protected]

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23 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 4:42 PM To: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: RE: Dr. Curry media coverage May 8-11, 2017

Did you get the transcription of it?

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Myers, Marilyn W Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 3:28 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Dr. Curry media coverage May 8‐11, 2017

http://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/513992/Forward_513992_1884342.htm?Email=marilyn‐w‐ myers%40tamu.edu&Date=5%2f11%2f2017+4%3a11%3a38+PM

24 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 4:22 PM To: Levey, Kelli R.; Sanders, Hailey B Cc: Root, Laura A; Kim Miller Subject: RE: Marketing Business Programs

Thanks Kelli. Hailey – can you contact Mr. Rubel and send him something?

From: Levey, Kelli R. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 2:29 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: FW: Marketing Business Programs

Amy, I’m not sure who handles promotional materials now. Can someone from your team respond to this request? We don’t even have Mays swag here, and I think they are seeking Texas A&M materials.

Thank you.

From: Rubel, Kevin D [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 2:18 PM To: Levey, Kelli R. Subject: Marketing Business Programs

Ms. Levey,

My name is Kevin Rubel. I am one of the Business & Marketing Education teachers at Claudia Taylor Johnson High School in San Antonio. We have an active AVID program here in which one of their assignments is to put together information related to a college and display it on posters. They have always included general info about that university/college. It gave me an idea to try to get marketing materials from the business schools in the state of Texas. I would like to put 25 something up in my classroom that would highlight the business programs at Texas A&M. Do you have anything like that you can send? Anything would be much appreciated.

Challenging and encouraging our students every day, Kevin D. Rubel, M.S. Business & Marketing Education Teacher Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School DECA Advisor UIL Computer Applications Coach Teacher Web Page

Not to equal, but to excel. It’s a great day to be a Jaguar!

In accordance with Title VI-Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX-Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504-Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1992, the North East Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

26 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 2:18 PM To: Bob Wright Subject: RE: Robert Wright Resume

So nice to speak with you today, Bob. Thanks for your candor and desire to help the university. Keep up the proactive work including a great capabilities deck for the COO to share with others on what Galveston does and where it’s going. We’ll stay in touch on other items discussed too. Amy

From: Bob Wright [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:04 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Robert Wright Resume

Amy, I am sending this in advance of our telephone meeting today at 10:30 this morning. Thanks, Bob

Bob Wright | Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University at Galveston Building 3029 (OCSB) | P.O. Box 1675 Galveston, TX 77553 ph: 409.740.4840 | mobile: 713.586.9870 | fax: 409.740.4407 [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | FEARLESS on Every Front

30 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 2:16 PM To: Sonya Cooper; Tracy Donofry Subject: Can you chat? (703) 505-6181

Sorry just got done with an interview that went long

31 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 1:58 PM To: Jones, Jenny E. Subject: FW: 5/26 Deadline: '18 Nurse Education Guide

Hi – Can you find out if this means anything to your folks? I’m open to funding if worthwhile or we can look at another opportunity to do so. Hope all’s well, Amy

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:10 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: 5/26 Deadline: '18 Nurse Education Guide

Hi Amy,

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32 The Education Guide will focus on the following topics: - Returning to school for continuing education - Nontraditional education options - Post-graduate degrees and certificates - Switching specialties - 80% by 2020

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33 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 1:59 PM To: Peshek, Samuel M; Henton, Lesley S Cc: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: RE: post President's letter?

I don’t think its necessary but if you’ve already done it I’m fine.

From: Peshek, Samuel M Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:03 AM To: Smith, Amy B ; Henton, Lesley S Cc: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: RE: post President's letter?

Also, would this be worth posting in the news section of the university home page?

From: Peshek, Samuel M Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:29 AM To: Smith, Amy B ; Henton, Lesley S Cc: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: RE: post President's letter?

It’s up: http://today.tamu.edu/2017/05/11/standing‐for‐our‐core‐values/

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:22 AM To: Henton, Lesley S Cc: Myers, Marilyn W ; Peshek, Samuel M Subject: Re: post President's letter?

Yes and also there's the link that can be emailed to the President's page on which it is.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 9:04 AM, Henton, Lesley S wrote:

Amy,

34 Marilyn is on the receiving end of some unpleasant calls regarding the professor’s video. Can we post President Young’s letter on Today? That way she can point them to that instead of taking the brunt of the abuse.

Let me know and we’ll have Sam post ASAP.

Thanks! Lesley Henton ‘96 Communications Coordinator Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843 Tel. 979.845.5591 | Fax. 979.845.9909 today.tamu.edu

35 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 1:57 PM To: Kathryn Greenwade; Porter Garner; Tyson Voelkel; Lynn Schlemeyer; David Jones; Skip Wagner Subject: RE: Standing For Our Core Values

A belated “Well said!”

From: Kathryn Greenwade [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:13 AM To: Smith, Amy B ; Porter Garner ; Tyson Voelkel ; Lynn Schlemeyer ; David Jones ; Skip Wagner Subject: RE: Standing For Our Core Values

Howdy! Thank you for sharing this, Amy.

I wanted you all to be aware, as well, of the statement The Association has provided on AggieNetwork.com. https://www.aggienetwork.com/news/145548/statement‐from‐the‐association‐of‐former‐students/

And now, we move forward and happily welcome 10,000‐plus Aggies into The Association of Former Students!

Your gift to The Association of Former Students makes a difference to Texas A&M University - ask me how!

From: Smith, Amy B [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:38 PM To: Porter Garner ; Kathryn Greenwade ; Tyson Voelkel ; Lynn Schlemeyer ; David Jones ; Skip Wagner Subject: RE: Standing For Our Core Values

Here is the link to the same statement on the President’s page for reference:

36 http://president.tamu.edu/messages/standing‐for‐our‐core‐values.html

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:50 PM To: Porter Garner ; 'Kathryn Greenwade' ; 'Tyson Voelkel' ; 'Lynn Schlemeyer' ; David Jones ; 'Skip Wagner' Subject: FW: Standing For Our Core Values

Affiliate leadership, Please see the email from President Young that went to all faculty, staff and students tonight. Feel free to call me with any questions. Sincerely, Amy (703) 505‐6181

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

I am writing you tonight with a message that may seem ill-timed given our wonderful graduation ceremonies taking place this week. At the same time, this is a message about Aggies and that for which we stand. As such, I cannot think of a more appropriate time in many ways to write to you in this regard.

As you may know, a podcast interview by one of our professors that took place approximately four and a half years ago resurfaced this week on social media, seen for the first time by many of us. The interview features disturbing comments about race and violence that stand in stark contrast to Aggie core values – most notably those of respect, excellence, leadership and integrity – values that we hold true toward all of humanity.

As we know, the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the rights of others to offer their personal views, no matter how reprehensible those views may be. It also protects our right to freedom of speech which I am exercising now.

37 We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Tonight, therefore, I write to you, our beloved Aggies. Our core values are very much intact, including those for which we stand, and in contrast to that for which we most assuredly do not. This is something that needs to be said here and now and lived in all of our days.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

38 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 1:53 PM To: Capella Fahoome Brogden Subject: RE: Photographer

Will find out for our call tomorrow.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Capella Fahoome Brogden [mailto: Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:13 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Photographer

Morning Amy, you mentioned you liked a good local photog you wanted to me to consider.

Do you recall his name?

Thanks!!

Capella

39 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 12:09 PM To: Henton, Lesley S Subject: RE: Interview for the Battalion

We’ve said all we’re going to say for now.

From: Henton, Lesley S Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:04 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: FW: Interview for the Battalion

Are you doing interviews on this?

Lesley Henton ‘96 Communications Coordinator Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843 Tel. 979.845.5591 | Fax. 979.845.9909 today.tamu.edu

From: Myers, Marilyn W Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:02 AM To: Henton, Lesley S Subject: FW: Interview for the Battalion

From: ] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:36 AM To: TAMU Newswire Subject: Interview for the Battalion

Howdy,

My name is , and I am one of the editors for the Battalion. We are writing an article over the recently resurfaced comments made by Dr. Curry. I reached out to Dr. George, the head of the philosophy department, and he directed me your way. Is there some way I could set up an interview with someone on the matter? 40

I can be reached at this email, my personal email and by phone ( ).

Thank you so much for your time.

41 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 12:09 PM To: Lyons, Kelan Subject: RE: Request from The Eagle -- DEADLINE FRIDAY 11 AM

Sorry Kelan we have no comment on this.

From: Lyons, Kelan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:59 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: RE: Request from The Eagle ‐‐ DEADLINE FRIDAY 11 AM

Hey Amy,

Just circling back to see if you’d seen this from earlier in the week. My deadline is now tomorrow at 11 a.m. Thanks!

From: Lyons, Kelan Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 3:19 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Request from The Eagle -- DEADLINE THURSDAY 5 PM

Hey Amy,

This is Kelan Lyons, reporter at The Eagle. I sent you a text a few weeks ago asking for a comment from President Young on SB4; now that Gov. Abbott has signed it into law, I’m reaching out again to ask for a statement.

How many DACA students attend A&M? Does the president have anything he wants to say to these Aggies? How will this bill affect campus life? Does the president expect the responsibilities of administrators or faculty to change as a result of this bill?

Thanks! My deadline is Thursday at 5 p.m., so I have a bit of time. Have a good rest of your day.

Kelan ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Kelan Lyons Criminal Justice Reporter, The Bryan‐College Station Eagle Cell: 215‐692‐4570 Office: 979‐731‐4624 Fax: 979‐7768923 [email protected]

42 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:24 AM To: Skip Wagner Subject: Re: Standing For Our Core Values

Thank you, Skip.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Skip Wagner wrote:

Very well said. Thank you for sharing. I will share as appropriate with others.

Skip

From: Smith, Amy B [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:50 PM To: Porter Garner ; Kathryn Greenwade ; Tyson Voelkel ; Lynn Schlemeyer ; David Jones ; Skip Wagner Subject: FW: Standing For Our Core Values

Affiliate leadership, Please see the email from President Young that went to all faculty, staff and students tonight. Feel free to call me with any questions. Sincerely, Amy (703) 505‐6181

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

I am writing you tonight with a message that may seem ill-timed given our wonderful graduation ceremonies taking place this week. At the same time, this is a message about Aggies and that for

46 which we stand. As such, I cannot think of a more appropriate time in many ways to write to you in this regard.

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

47 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:23 AM To: David Jones Subject: Re: Standing For Our Core Values

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 9:07 AM, David Jones wrote:

Amy: Thanks for the well-written message from President Young. I am not on Mike’s email distribution list and would like to be. Can you help with this?

Thanks, David

From: Smith, Amy B [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:36 AM To: Porter Garner Cc: Kathryn Greenwade ; Tyson Voelkel ; Lynn Schlemeyer ; David Jones ; Skip Wagner Subject: RE: Standing For Our Core Values

Thank you Porter and all of you for what you do for our beloved university.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Porter Garner [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:18 AM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Kathryn Greenwade ; Tyson Voelkel ; Lynn Schlemeyer ; David Jones ; Skip Wagner Subject: Re: Standing For Our Core Values

Thank you Amy !

------Porter S. Garner III '79 President and CEO The Association of Former Students

48 505 George Bush Drive College Station, TX 77840 Tel: 979-845-7514 Fax: 979-862-2018 www.AggieNetwork.com

On May 10, 2017, at 9:50 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Affiliate leadership, Please see the email from President Young that went to all faculty, staff and students tonight. Feel free to call me with any questions. Sincerely, Amy (703) 505‐6181

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

49 We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

50 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:22 AM To: Henton, Lesley S Cc: Myers, Marilyn W; Peshek, Samuel M Subject: Re: post President's letter?

Yes and also there's the link that can be emailed to the President's page on which it is.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 9:04 AM, Henton, Lesley S wrote:

Amy, Marilyn is on the receiving end of some unpleasant calls regarding the professor’s video. Can we post President Young’s letter on Today? That way she can point them to that instead of taking the brunt of the abuse.

Let me know and we’ll have Sam post ASAP.

Thanks! Lesley Henton ‘96 Communications Coordinator Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843 Tel. 979.845.5591 | Fax. 979.845.9909

today.tamu.edu

51 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:21 AM To: David Jones Subject: Re: Standing For Our Core Values

And thank you.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 9:07 AM, David Jones wrote:

Amy: Thanks for the well-written message from President Young. I am not on Mike’s email distribution list and would like to be. Can you help with this?

Thanks, David

Thank you Porter and all of you for what you do for our beloved university.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Thank you Amy !

------Porter S. Garner III '79 President and CEO The Association of Former Students

52 505 George Bush Drive College Station, TX 77840 Tel: 979-845-7514 Fax: 979-862-2018 www.AggieNetwork.com

On May 10, 2017, at 9:50 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Affiliate leadership, Please see the email from President Young that went to all faculty, staff and students tonight. Feel free to call me with any questions. Sincerely, Amy (703) 505‐6181

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

53 We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

54 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:20 AM To: David Jones Subject: Re: Standing For Our Core Values

Absolutely.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 9:07 AM, David Jones wrote:

Amy: Thanks for the well-written message from President Young. I am not on Mike’s email distribution list and would like to be. Can you help with this?

Thanks, David

Thank you Porter and all of you for what you do for our beloved university.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Thank you Amy !

------Porter S. Garner III '79 President and CEO The Association of Former Students

55 505 George Bush Drive College Station, TX 77840 Tel: 979-845-7514 Fax: 979-862-2018 www.AggieNetwork.com

On May 10, 2017, at 9:50 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Affiliate leadership, Please see the email from President Young that went to all faculty, staff and students tonight. Feel free to call me with any questions. Sincerely, Amy (703) 505‐6181

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

56 We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

57 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:11 AM To: Matthews Pamela R Subject: Re: For your media files

I'm glad we put in the note from Young that we wish no violence or harm on anyone with those views.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 8:49 AM, Matthews Pamela R wrote:

http://dailynous.com/2017/05/11/philosophy‐professor‐receiving‐death‐threats/

Pamela R. Matthews | Dean and Professor of English College of Liberal Arts |Texas A&M University Assistant to the Dean Mandy Stark ([email protected])

4223 TAMU | 301 Coke Building College Station, TX 77843 979.845.5141 | Fax. 979.845.5164 p‐[email protected]

60 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:10 AM To: Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: Monica

Working since 7 here. Pls have Monica call my cell

Sent from my iPhone

61 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:56 AM To: Copelin, Laylan Subject: FW: Good news

FYI thanks again for your counsel yesterday.

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:56 AM To: Young, Michael K Subject: Good news

President Young,

The Austin American Statesman shared national news related to you and Chancellor Sharp in a way that was particularly meaningful yesterday.

Schools.com named Texas A&M #2 overall in the country based on affordability, flexibility,d an other quantitative factors.

They linked to the video from Aggies United when reporting the ranking story. Watching the video again – Chancellor Sharp so beautifully and passionately saying “If you’re a purveyor of hate, this is the last campus you want to be at” and your ending message of love not hate. It gets me every time I watch it.

It is even more meaningful now as we articulated our core values again yesterday in a new‐but‐related situation that shows we mean this equitably – across the board – no matter who espouses views in conflict with Aggie core values.

Here’s the link: http://parenting.blog.austin360.com/2017/05/10/aggies‐gig‐em‐texas‐am‐ranked‐no‐2‐in‐best‐schools‐ list/

Proud of you and our Chancellor.

Amy

62 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:56 AM To: Young, Michael K Subject: Good news

President Young,

The Austin American Statesman shared national news related to you and Chancellor Sharp in a way that was particularly meaningful yesterday.

Schools.com named Texas A&M #2 overall in the country based on affordability, flexibility, and other quantitative factors.

Here’s the link: http://parenting.blog.austin360.com/2017/05/10/aggies‐gig‐em‐texas‐am‐ranked‐no‐2‐in‐best‐schools‐ list/

Proud of you and our Chancellor.

Amy

64 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:52 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Link http://parenting.blog.austin360.com/2017/05/10/aggies-gig-em-texas-am-ranked-no-2-in-best-schools-list/

Sent from my iPhone

65 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:36 AM To: Porter Garner Cc: Kathryn Greenwade; Tyson Voelkel; Lynn Schlemeyer; David Jones; Skip Wagner Subject: RE: Standing For Our Core Values

Thank you Porter and all of you for what you do for our beloved university.

Thank you Amy !

------Porter S. Garner III '79 President and CEO The Association of Former Students 505 George Bush Drive College Station, TX 77840 Tel: 979-845-7514 Fax: 979-862-2018 www.AggieNetwork.com

On May 10, 2017, at 9:50 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Affiliate leadership, Please see the email from President Young that went to all faculty, staff and students tonight. Feel free to call me with any questions. Sincerely, Amy (703) 505‐6181

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

66 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

67 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:51 PM To: Smith, Krista L; Wilson, Nicholas A Subject: link http://president.tamu.edu/messages/standing‐for‐our‐core‐values.html

68 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:45 PM To: Brandon Jones Subject: President's email to campus faculty, staff and students http://president.tamu.edu/messages/standing‐for‐our‐core‐values.html

1 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:42 PM To: Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: FW: AVP Marcom recruitment - Hiring Matrix and application materials - 4.28.17 Attachments: AVP Marcom vetpref application materials 5.5.17.pdf; AVPMarCom Hiring Matrix.xls; AVP Marcom additional top tier application materials 5.5.17.pdf

Please cross reference this with the other to ensure we have all the latest applicants. Thanks.

From: Bowden, Rita S Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 3:16 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Schwartz, Elizabeth N Subject: RE: AVP Marcom recruitment ‐ Hiring Matrix and application materials ‐ 4.28.17

Amy,

As of today, Friday, May 5, 2017, I have put the Associate Vice President, Marcom recruitment On Hold/Can Add Documentation. This has stopped the flow of applicants to the recruitment. Per your instructions, I will begin putting a status on the applicants who did not make the top tier or second tier on the hiring matrix. Once the status is done, the applicants will receive an email from the Applicant Tracking System communicating their status of no longer being considered.

Since my email of Friday, April 28, additional applicants came into the recruitment and they have all been screened and added to the matrix. Only one screened in the top tier and I have included the application materials on this email. One of the applicants self‐identified as being eligible for Veteran’s Preference. While this applicant met the minimum qualifications for the position and are included in the applicant overall pool, this applicant did not move into the top or second tier. State Law requires us to interview this applicant as part ofe th interviews conducted. If you would like more explanation of the Veteran’s Preference law and how it affects recruitment in interviewing and hiring, I would be glad to go over it with you.

I have included the Veteran’s Preference applicant’s materials on this email also. And the updated hiring matrix which now includes all applicants who passed the system qualification.

As always, please let me know if I can do anything else to assist with this recruitment.

Rita

Rita Bowden Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness | Texas A&M University ph. 979.862.1015 | [email protected] | employees.tamu.edu 2

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | Say HELLO to Workday!

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 1:58 PM To: Bowden, Rita S Cc: Schwartz, Elizabeth N Subject: RE: AVP Marcom recruitment ‐ Hiring Matrix and application materials ‐ 4.28.17

Rita,

I’m out this week, checking in periodically. Thank you for this information, for the screening time and thought that you put into filling out the matrix.

I am fine with your proceeding with emailing the candidates (external and internal alike equitably) who have been determined by HR (you) not qualified to be put forward to the hiring manager (me).

I will review the go‐forward candidates in the matrix that you attached and will keep you and the team looped in.

Concur with the Thaddeus Herrick omission from selection to move forward as his application did not qualify.

Sincerely, Amy

From: Bowden, Rita S Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 2:15 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Fairhurst, Stephanie A ; Schwartz, Elizabeth N Subject: AVP Marcom recruitment ‐ Hiring Matrix and application materials ‐ 4.28.17

Amy,

There have been five additional applicants to the AVP for Marketing and Communications. I have screened all five and added them to the hiring matrix and resorted the matrix. This added one additional to the top tier applicants – which makes eight in the top tier. This also added two additional applicants to the second tier, which makes six second tier applicants.

I have just made copies of the application materials for the additions to the top tier and second tier – instead of creating a brand new top tier and second tier file. John Zollinger was the addition to the top tier and Harry Battson and Mark Rudkin were the additions to the second tier.

I did not contact or change anything with the application for Thaddeus Herrick. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this applicant. 3

Please note that someone on your current staff did apply and did not screen into the top or second tier. Please let me know if you would like to discuss this.

As always, if you would like any other application materials for the applicants, I will be happy to provide them to you. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Rita Bowden Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness | Texas A&M University ph. 979.862.1015 | [email protected] | employees.tamu.edu

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | Say HELLO to Workday!

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Personal Information

Contact Information

First Name Isaac

Middle Name Ignacio

Last Name Munoz

Other Name Used in Employment

Address1 1128 La Mesa Dr.

Address2

City Richardson

State TX

Zip Code/Postal Code 7580

Home Phone or Preferred Contact 214-621-7657 Number

Work Phone

General Information

If this position is located in the United No States and you are selected, would you now or in the future require sponsorship for immigration-related employment authorization (H1-B, O-1, E-3, TN)?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony No or required to register as a sex offender?

If yes, please explain

Are you related to any current Texas A&M No System employee (for any System member) or System official (for any System member) or to any System regent (for any System member?)

If yes name and position held

Are you currently employed by a Texas No A&M System agency or university?

If yes, name of System agency or university and position held

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Are you eligible for Veteran's Preference? No Documentation Required.

Are you eligible for Former Foster Child No Preference? Documentation Required.

Education & Training

High School

Did you graduate from high school or Yes receive a GED Certificate?

Lookup Highest Obtained Degree

Education

Name of School The University of Texas at Austin

City Austin

State TX

Number of Credits Completed

Major Advertising Strategy and Consumer Behavior

Minor Film & Media Studies and Consumer Culture

Did you graduate? Yes

Diploma or degree earned Doctorate

Name of School Texas A&M University-Commerce

City Commerce

State TX

Number of Credits Completed

Major Marketing

Minor International Marketing

Did you graduate? Yes

Diploma or degree earned Masters of Science

Name of School Texas Tech University

City Lubbock

State TX

Number of Credits Completed

Major Marketing

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Minor

Did you graduate? Yes

Diploma or degree earned Bachelor of Business Administration

Training and Additional Information

Other education/training/skills Fluent in English and Spanish

Computer skills (hardware and software) Simmons & Latino Cultural Identity, MRI (Media Research Index), Spectra, AC Nielsen, Iconoculture, Synovate, Google Analytics, Scarborough, Qualtrics, Atlas-ti, HyperResearch, HyperTranscribe, NPD, BlackBoard, CivicScience, Navigator, AskiaVista, The Hub, Tableau, Power BI, FOCUSVISION

Current professional licenses/certifications/registrations

Related volunteer experience Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House

Other skills and talents related to the position you are applying for

Employment History

Previous Employers

Employer Southwest Airlines

Address 2702 Love Field Dr.

City Dallas

State TX

Telephone 214-792-3075

Supervisor Name Paul Sacco

Type of Business Airline

Job Title Senior Business Consultant

Employment Begin Date 06/19/2012

Employment End Date

Average Hours Worked Per Week 50

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Duties Develop, oversee and analyze research initiatives to provide strategic guidance and results for: •Brand Health & Innovation: Brand & Competitor Quarterly Analysis, Strategy guidance and Launch of New Brand Visual Identity (Long Term Strategy), Research and Launch of Brand’s Communication Platforms (Long Term Strategy), and Customer Experience and Customer Loyalty research, analysis and strategy development •Advertising (Television, Online/Digital, WOM and Social): Led National & Regional Campaigns, Concept Evaluations, Copy Testing, Creative Concept Evaluation, Creative Performance, MMO and Branded Entertainment research and strategy •International Expansion: Market Assessment and Evaluation as well as local agency assessment and onboarding for Caribbean, Mexico and Central America •Customer Engagement and Strategic Partnerships: Partnership and Asset Evaluations for Sport and Event Properties •Citizenship & Community and Strategic Outreach: Partnership and Brand Evaluation for Brand’s Involvement •Media & Market Planning: Media Analysis (National & Local), Goal Setting for National and Regional Initiatives, Wright Amendment Research, Merger Evaluation, Media success metrics and Media Market Visits •Customer Research: Customer Segmentation, Market Immersions and Executive Chats with Customers and Non-customers •Hispanic and Special Segments: Market Strategy and Customer Segmentation with Advertising, Media & Branding Agencies •Corporate Sales: Positioning research and guidance for business development Team (who manage over $2B in sales) •Mentorship: Company-wide and Marketing mentor and Co-Heart

Vendor Management: RFP, Negotiation and Management of Research Partners (savings of over $750,000 in last 3 years), Account Planning and Research Departments from branding and advertising agencies; Assisted in Agency Selection and Evaluation Diversity and Inclusion: Member of Company’s D&I Leadership Team, Assisted with Annual’s Diversity Summit, Company Education and Developed Marketing and Customer Strategic Initiatives Budget Management: Managed over 2/3 of the Customer Intelligence $4,000,000 budget

Monthly or Hourly Salary 12,000 (month)

Reason For Leaving Still work here. Excited to pursue my calling of working for a university's marketing department.

Employer University of Dallas

Address 1845 East Northgate Drive

City Irving

State TX

Telephone 972-721-5000

Supervisor Name Bret J.L. Landry

Type of Business Education

Job Title Adjunct Faculty

Employment Begin Date 01/01/2014

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Employment End Date 12/16/2016

Average Hours Worked Per Week 15

Duties Teach, grade, inspire and mentor MBA students about Marketing and the importance this department/role has over the whole organization.

Monthly or Hourly Salary 4000 (per class)

Reason For Leaving Still teach at this university.

Employer Bromley Communications

Address 175 E. Houston St.

City San Antonio

State TX

Telephone 210-244-2000

Supervisor Name Paul Bryan

Type of Business Advertising Agency

Job Title Account Planning and Research Supervisor

Employment Begin Date 08/01/2007

Employment End Date 09/05/2011

Average Hours Worked Per Week 55

Duties •Creative: Created and guided creative strategy from inception to execution and evaluation •Consumer Research: Conducted primary and secondary research to understand the convergence between consumer, marketplace and brands •Advertising Research: Led Copy Testing, Concept Testing, Advertisement Tracking, Brand Tracking, Mind Mapping, and Latino Identity & Acculturation research across different brands and customer segments •Case Studies: wrote and submitted case studies on behalf of Coors Light, Reynolds Wrap and the National Pork Board •Universidad Coors: Trained national sales force on the Latino consumer (demographics, psychographics and trends) •Agency Wide Presentations: Your brain on Super Bowl Ads, Latinos and their usage of English, 2008 & 2009 Latino Trends and Hispanic VIBE 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 •Bromley Proprietary Research: Managed and executed a 1000 (Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Adult and Teen) sample research understanding how Hispanic consumers behave based on 10 evaluative scales (i.e. Ethnic Identity) •Internship Program: Developed program by instituting semester long projects, as well as hiring, training and evaluating interns from multiple universities

Monthly or Hourly Salary 7000 (per month)

Reason For Leaving To finish my dissertation.

Employer Moroch

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Address 3625 N. Hall Suite# 1100

City Dallas

State TX

Telephone 214-520-9700

Supervisor Name Yvonne Ryan

Type of Business Advertising Agency

Job Title Account Executive

Employment Begin Date 08/09/2004

Employment End Date 01/22/2007

Average Hours Worked Per Week 60

Duties •Account Management: Executed market strategies and promotions based on research and business cases •New Business: Prepared, assembled and executed go-to-market strategies with agency teams •Newsletter: Researched and wrote agency’s monthly Hispanic newsletter •Production Assistant for “Al Día Newspaper” commercial shoot

Monthly or Hourly Salary 3300 (month)

Reason For Leaving Finish my masters thesis.

Employer Mnz-Marketing

Address 5201 4th St

City Lubbock

State TX

Telephone 214-621-7657

Supervisor Name Owner

Type of Business Freelance Consulting

Job Title Principal

Employment Begin Date 01/03/2005

Employment End Date 08/12/2011

Average Hours Worked Per Week 20

Duties Provided account planning and research services to advertising agencies, nonprofit and academic organizations.

Some of the accounts I helped with include: Bromley (Genentech, National Pork Board), Hot-Pockets, Hibiscus Café, Anna’s Linens, Hotels.Com and Unidos Por Un Mismo Idioma

Monthly or Hourly Salary 2200 (month on average)

Reason For Leaving I was doing consulting while holding a full time job. In 2011 I decided to focus solely on my dissertation.

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Employer McDonalds

Address 5201 4th Street

City lubbock

State TX

Telephone 806-791-7701

Supervisor Name Rick Robillard

Type of Business Fast Food

Job Title Manager

Employment Begin Date 02/08/2002

Employment End Date 08/06/2004

Average Hours Worked Per Week 30

Duties Helped managed, hire and train employees for different stores and assisted with promotional items sent from headquarters.

Monthly or Hourly Salary 2500 (per month)

Reason For Leaving Graduated

Professional References

First Name Jack

Last Name Phifer

Primary Phone 386-689-3030

How do you know this reference? CMO at Moroch; 10 yr relationship

First Name Shannon

Last Name Marrs

Primary Phone 214-923-9371

How do you know this reference? Chief Client Advocate, research partner; 5 yr relationship

First Name Ellen

Last Name Torbert

Primary Phone 214-792-5269

How do you know this reference? VP of Diversity & Inclusion; 4 yr relationship

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First Name Mike

Last Name Mackert

Email [email protected]

Primary Phone 512-471-8558

How do you know this reference? Academic Mentor, Dissertation Supervisor, 5 yr relationship

First Name Geraldine

Last Name Henderson

Primary Phone 512-743-2661

How do you know this reference? Academic Mentor, Dissertation Supervisor; 5 yr relationship

First Name Manuel

Last Name DeOyarzabal Castellanos

Primary Phone 214-830-1553

How do you know this reference? SWA Adviser, Strategic Parnter for International; 4 yr relationship

First Name Matthew

Last Name Jenkins

Primary Phone 469-693-0046

How do you know this reference? Sr. Manager, Strategic Partner on Business Performance; 5 yr relationship

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

Kind Name Conversion Status

Resume Resume 05-02-17 21:02:05 PDF complete

Cover Letter Isaac Munoz - Cover Letter PDF complete Optional Documents

Kind Name Conversion Status

Curriculum Vitae - -

Other Document 1 List of Publications PDF complete

Other Document 3 - -

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. *Where did you see this position advertised?

[ ] 1. The Chronicle of Higher Education

[ ] 2. HigherEd Jobs

[ ] 3. Workplace Diversity

[ ] 4. Work in Texas

[ ] 5. Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)

[ ] 6. Job Fair

[ ] 7. GettingHired.com

[ ] 8. RecruitMilitary.com

[ ] 9. This Website

[X] 10. Other

[ ] 11. No Answer 2. *If you selected Other, please let us know where you saw the position advertised. Texas A&M website 3. *Please explain your experience collaborating and partnering across matrixed organizations. Please give examples that highlight the experience. As the State Marketing Director, I supervised one Marketing Assistant and a five member Mobile Event Team. For a successful event, the recruiting display space was procured for the recruiter while making coordination for the equipment display near the recruiter's location. Coordination with the Social Media Director was needed to ensure that the event was advertised as effectively as possible. Prior to these steps, the Commander's approval was required before funds or coordination was made for any details. Successful events required three level coordination between leaders, the staff, and recruiters.

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4. *Please give examples of your deep experience executing marketing campaigns across channels, including but not limited to public relations, events, online, social and advertising. Recruiting is a continuous campaign that required successful execution across multiple channels. In addition to the steps previously listed, custom brochures were created for distribution at these events that outlined specific qualifications for specific career fields. These brochures were given to interested and qualified applicants. These events were promoted through online click through advertising and social media. Broadcasting support for advertising these events was coordinated with the Arkansas Broadcaster's Association Executive Director. He distributed the event announcement to radio and television stations that were regionally located near the event location. The Executive Director facilitated coordination of announcements with hundreds of broadcasters statewide. 5. *Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications or closely related field?

[X] 1. Yes

[ ] 2. No

[X] 1. Yes

[ ] 2. No

[ ] 3. No Answer

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[X] I certify that I have read and agree with these statements.

MAG Please enter your initials to verify your identity.

Submitted on April 28, 2017 at 11:51 PM by Michael Guanella

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Autism Cerebral palsy HIV/AIDS Schizophrenia Muscular dystrophy

Bipolar disorder Major depression Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Missing limbs or partially missing limbs

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Obsessive compulsive disorder Impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair Intellectual disability (previously called mental retardation)

Please select one of the choices below

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY

Today's Date 04/28/2017

Your Name Michael A. (Tony) Guanella

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Your Name Michael A. (Tony) Guanella

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Tony Guanella

114 Sheppard Street · Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473 (479) 866-4838 · · linkedin.com/in/tony-guanella-571675121

 Marketing  Training  Sales  Management  Public Speaking  Customer Service  Human Resources  Mentoring

Experience:

Career Servicemember, March 1996 -present

Education:

 Master of Arts, Journalism, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas

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Vita

Tony Guanella

114 Sheppard St. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 (479) 866-4838

EDUCATION

2012 Master of Arts: University of Arkansas at Little Rock Thesis Advisor: Assistant Professor Dale Zacher Thesis: The Journalistic Roles of Arkansas Internment Camp Newspapers, 1942-45

1994 Bachelor of Science: University of Central Arkansas Major: Mass Communication Minor: Marketing and Management

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

Invited Presentation

Guanella, T. (2012, May). The Journalistic Roles of Arkansas Internment Camp Newspapers, 1942-45. Best Brains Colloquium presented at the Arkansas Press Women Summer Meeting, Little Rock, AR.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fall 2011 Adjunct Professor: University of Central Arkansas Speech 1300: Basic Oral Communication

MASS COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Secret Security Clearance Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal 2007, 2008 Army National Guard Top Ten Acquisition Specialist

Army National Guard, United States Army

HONOR SOCIETIES

APPLICANTS Min Requirements Min experience collaborating & partnering across matrixed orgs Deep experience (>10 yrs marketing )executing campaigns across Marketing campaign exp across channels inc public rel, events, online, social extensive project management skills executive presence, ability vision communicate to analytical skills - assemble/interpret data, create executive ability to deliver actiohnable business insights extensive exp managing in team performing high marketing digital/offline graduate degree in related field national regional, with exp media international and education Higher experience SCORE APPLICATION INTERVIEW SCORE Assigned weight 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 1 START

Samuella Becker 1 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 218 Eugene Henderson 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 5 212 John Zollinger 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 5 212 Isaac Munoz 1 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 4 1 210 Sabrina Ram 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 209 Thomas Eppes 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 209 Michael Slinker 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 209 Jennifer Hollingshead 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 209 Jim Berscheidt 1 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 204 Larry Acker 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 196 Harry Battson 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 4 5 192 Kelli Burgos 1 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 5 3 4 190 Mark Rudkin 1 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 4 189 Brandon Webb 1 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 3 3 182 Aminah Paden 1 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 1 181 Jeff Rushton 1 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 178 Peter Wood 1 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 3 5 4 0 177 John Waterhouse 1 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 5 3 3 177 Mark Pyle 1 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 0 4 0 167 HIRING MATRIX

Chris Taylor 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 166 Sharon Griffin 1 3 2 3 4 4 3 3 3 5 3 2 164 Jeff Patterson, Ph.D. 1 3 2 3 3 4 3 3 3 5 3 3 162 Amie Mersmann 1 3 2 3 4 3 4 4 2 3 3 3 159 Toni Niece 1 4 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 0 4 0 157 Raymond Boney 1 4 1 3 4 3 4 3 3 0 3 4 150 Matt Vanover 1 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 4 3 1 127 Karli Feldhake 1 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 0 2 0 109 Mark Osborne 1 2 1 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 2 4 105 Michael (Tony) Guanella 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 5 2 0 99 Barrett Gilham 1 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 4 90 Chelbie Birdwell 1 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 1 82 Shannon Rideout x 0 0 0 HIRING MATRIX REFERENCE SCORE REFERENCE Veteran's Preference Claimed Child Foster Former Preference Claimed TOTAL SCORE 1 Y or N Y or N Sort

n n 218 n n 212 n n 212 n n 210 n n 209 n n 209 n n 209 n n 209 n n 204 n n 196 n n 192 n n 190 n n 189 n n 182 n n 181 n n 178 n n 177 n n 177 n n 167 HIRING MATRIX n n 166 n n 164 n n 162 n n 159 n n 157 n n 150 n n 127 n n 109 n n 105 y n 99 n n 90 n n 82 0 0 0 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:38 PM To: Porter Garner; Kathryn Greenwade; Tyson Voelkel; Lynn Schlemeyer; David Jones; Skip Wagner Subject: RE: Standing For Our Core Values

Here is the link to the same statement on the President’s page for reference: http://president.tamu.edu/messages/standing‐for‐our‐core‐values.html

Affiliate leadership, Please see the email from President Young that went to all faculty, staff and students tonight. Feel free to call me with any questions. Sincerely, Amy (703) 505‐6181

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

8 I am writing you tonight with a message that may seem ill-timed given our wonderful graduation ceremonies taking place this week. At the same time, this is a message about Aggies and that for which we stand. As such, I cannot think of a more appropriate time in many ways to write to you in this regard.

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

9 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:23 PM To: Tyson Voelkel Subject: RE: Standing For Our Core Values

Thank you. It still won’t appease the TexAg contingent but at least it shows what we stand for equitably in the face of speakers/professors/all who espouse such.

From: Tyson Voelkel [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:09 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: Standing For Our Core Values

Thanks Amy. Good write up in Eagle also. Explains the situation in enough detail to answer questions and ensures people know this is not new development on campus.

All the best, Tyson

On May 10, 2017, at 9:50 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Affiliate leadership, Please see the email from President Young that went to all faculty, staff and students tonight. Feel free to call me with any questions. Sincerely, Amy (703) 505‐6181

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

14 May 10, 2017

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

15 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:21 PM To: Colleen Flaherty Subject: RE: media request for tonight-- urgent

Colleen, Please don’t apologize. I found the document on my desk and I did not see it to respond. I’ve been swamped with other issues which is not a good excuse.

To address your other items:

I am not aware of any additional law enforcement on campus as a result of this.

Here’s the link to the President’s email to campus (faculty, staff and students) if you’d like to reference or embed: http://president.tamu.edu/messages/standing‐for‐our‐core‐values.html

We recognize that he has a right to free speech. We found his comments – as did many in the Aggie network who are weighing in in great numbers – incendiary and inconsistent with the core values of our university and the students, faculty, staff and former students affiliated with it.

From: Colleen Flaherty [mailto Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:05 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: media request for tonight‐‐ urgent

Hi Amy,

I don't know if you were going to send anything tonight but I had to turn something in so I used President Young's email that was forwarded to me by someone else... I might be writing about this tomorrow more in depth so I will call you directly then if that happens. Thank you.

I am sorry about this... I talked to Keith Randall around 4 and he said he'd passed my message on to you and said it was urgent.

Colleen Flaherty Faculty Correspondent

16 Inside Higher Ed 1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 http://www.insidehighered.com 203.830.9538(mobile)

On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 11:05 PM, Colleen Flaherty wrote: Ok thanks... Mainly I'm interested in why police were on campus today (i.e. the threats against Curry -- were any credible?) and if the U has any response to calls to fire him based on his comments. Thank you.

Colleen Flaherty Faculty Correspondent

Inside Higher Ed 1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036

http://www.insidehighered.com 203.830.9538(mobile)

On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 10:42 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Of course.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Colleen Flaherty [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:42 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: media request for tonight‐‐ urgent

Unfortunately I'm at an event where I can't talk, can you possibly send me a brief statement?

Colleen Flaherty

Faculty Correspondent

17 Inside Higher Ed 1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 http://www.insidehighered.com 203.830.9538(mobile)

On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 10:33 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Colleen I’m sorry but I didn’t see your note and have been swamped. I did not respond to the student newspaper. The local community newspaper called me directly. I’m happy to talk to you now if you like. I’m at (703) 505‐6181.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Colleen Flaherty [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:11 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: media request for tonight‐‐ urgent

Hi Amy,

I'm sorry to bother you so late but I'm so disappointed to see that you responded to the student newspaper request about Tommy Curry and not mine... I was told by the news office that my request would be passed on to you as urgent this afternoon and have still not heard back. Is there anything you can tell me tonight about the U's view on Curry's comments and police looking into threats against him?

Thank you,

Colleen Flaherty

18 Faculty Correspondent

Inside Higher Ed 1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 http://www.insidehighered.com 203.830.9538(mobile)

19 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:07 PM To: Colleen Flaherty Subject: FW: Standing For Our Core Values

Colleen – This email from President Young to campus (faculty, staff and students) just posted.

Additionally I can offer some comments and will send momentarily.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

20 Tonight, therefore, I write to you, our beloved Aggies. Our core values are very much intact, including those for which we stand, and in contrast to that for which we most assuredly do not. This is something that needs to be said here and now and lived in all of our days.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

21 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:05 PM To: Kuhlmann, Steve Subject: Correction

“The university went on to host a counter-event across the street, focusing on unity. It drew thousands, while thousands more protested outside and inside the building in which Spencer spoke.”

This is a small complaint so please humor me but I don’t think the use of the word “more” above is accurate. We had 5,000 – 7,000 at one point in attendance at Aggies United and they had 400 in the room and another maybe 2000 around not counting law enforcement.

22 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:58 PM To: Kuhlmann, Steve; Brown, Kelly Subject: FW: Standing For Our Core Values

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

23 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:56 PM To: Walden, Rebecca C Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Thanks Rebecca! Raymond should reach out tomorrow. See you there.

From: Walden, Rebecca C Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:36 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Thanks Amy! I’m in touch with my team here re: action item identified below for Law. With whom can we sync up to provide materials? If we can assist in any other way, including presence during, just say the word.

From: "Smith, Amy B" Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 9:26 PM To: "Lincks, Justin C.", Christine Stanley, "Nicoletti, Kathie M.", "Boney, Raymond V", Deyanira Ely, Lesley Henton, "Claxton, Kimberly", "O Dell, Deborah L.", Jessica Rubie, "Hinckley, Shane", Brian Wright, "Droleskey, Suzanne M", "Nicoletti, Kathie M.", "Oliver, Casey D", Rebecca Watts, Kim Miller, "Root, Laura A" Cc: "[email protected]", "Schubert, Mary A", Rebecca Walden Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft!

TAMU University MarCom team reviewed all actions this morning that have been assigned to various members of our team:  1 full page color ad in conference program guide (attached)  Exclusive co‐sponsor of event (along with NCORE) (provided logos)  Name and logo projected on background slide of all general sessions and special events (provided)  Name and logo projected on eight large digital screens throughout the venue (provided)  1 rotating banner ad on the mobile app with link to your website (provided)  Listing on NCORE website as a sponsor with link to your website (provided artwork)  Assistance in ordering t‐shirts (funded by Office of Provost and ordered by us)  8 Shout‐outs on Social Media ( NCORE will shout out to us and we will share on our channels) ∙ Presentation of Texas A&M video highlighting campus efforts to enhance campus diversity culture around teaching, research, and service activities as outlined in the University Diversity Plan”(Status: Presented options to Diversity Council, on schedule to share s/ Dr. Stanley next week) Additional items: 25  Raymond Boney reached out to Dr. Stanley offering help yesterday. Suzanne Droleskey and Debbie O’Dell advised that various an exhibit space has been assigned. I asked Raymond to reach out to Chris Kaunas (HSC), Mary Schubert (HR) and Rebecca Walden (Law) to offer university assets (such as pull‐up banners) and giveaways (small items in addition to t‐shirts) and other items that our team can offer that might tie décor/look together.  Sam Peshek in MarCom ‐ a former reporter – will cover the event to interview NCORE leadership and our many presenters. May we get a pass for him to do so?  I understand that Casey Oliver has a photographer covering for assets and therefore we will not send one.

Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation.

Sincerely, Amy

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

Thanks, Christine

Begin forwarded message:

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

Dear MarComm Colleagues,

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Diversity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

29 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:54 PM To: Christine Stanley

I am so incredibly grateful for your ever‐wise, authentic counsel.

30 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:53 PM To: Myers, Marilyn W; Randall, Keith M; Fairhurst, Stephanie A; Erick Beck; Henton, Lesley S Cc: Hinckley, Shane Subject: FW: Standing For Our Core Values

See below. Thanks much for your help, guys!

From: Young, Michael K Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:44 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Fwd: Standing For Our Core Values

Beautifully done!!!!

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Welsh III, Mark A" Date: May 10, 2017 at 10:22:22 PM CDT To: "Young, Michael K" Subject: Re: Standing For Our Core Values

Thank you Mr. President … and while you don’t need my affirmation ‐‐ well said! v/r, mark

From: "Michael K. Young, President" Reply‐To: President Young Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 9:19 PM To: "Welsh III, Mark A" Subject: Standing For Our Core Values

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

31 I am writing you tonight with a message that may seem ill-timed given our wonderful graduation ceremonies taking place this week. At the same time, this is a message about Aggies and that for which we stand. As such, I cannot think of a more appropriate time in many ways to write to you in this regard.

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

32 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:50 PM To: Bill Oliver Subject: RE: [tamu-opt-employees-and-students] 2017 Campus Master Plan Now Available

Yes!

From: Bill Oliver [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:47 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: [tamu‐opt‐employees‐and‐students] 2017 Campus Master Plan Now Available

Thanks and I hope you're enjoying graduation weekend.

Bill Oliver News Director Bryan Broadcasting WTAW AM-FM/KZNE/KAGC/KNDE/KPWJ/KVMK/KKEE [email protected] cell 979-324-1346 newsroom 979-695-3219 office 979-695-9595 fax 979-695-1933 www.wtaw.com www.bryanbroadcasting.com Facebook: News Talk 1620 WTAW Twitter: @WTAW1620 Text messages/pictures/video 979-695-1620

On May 10, 2017, at 9:08 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

FYI

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: All TAMU general interest announce list [mailto:TAMU‐OPT‐EMPLOYEES‐AND‐ [email protected]] On Behalf Of University Architect Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:15 AM To: TAMU‐OPT‐EMPLOYEES‐AND‐[email protected] Subject: [tamu‐opt‐employees‐and‐students] 2017 Campus Master Plan Now Available

We are pleased to present the 2017 Campus Master Plan (vpfa.tamu.edu/files/presentations/2017CampusMasterPlan.pdf).

Created with the expert guidance of our planning firm, Ayres Saint Gross, and with input from across the university and community, the Campus Master Plan is the culmination of a truly collaborative effort. It provides a framework and guidelines for future campus development that will enable Texas A&M University to realize our goals of creating a true learning/living laboratory. With a focus on six elements - Campus Development Plan, Mobility and Safety, Sustainability and Wellness, Campus Guidelines, Heritage Conservation, and Wayfinding and Signage – this plan will be enhance our ability to fulfill our mission.

The Campus Master Plan has been presented to the Board of Regents, the President, and the Executive Committee. We are pleased to present it to you the campus community and thank you for your contributions to this effort.

Sent on behalf of Campus Master Plan Co-Chairs Dr. Jorge Vanegas, Dean, Texas A&M College of Architecture and Ms. Lilia Gonzales, University Architect

Lilia Y. Gonzales ‘94, AIA, LEED AP University Architect Office of the University Architect | Division of Finance and Administration | Texas A&M University campusplan.tamu.edu | [email protected]

To unsubscribe from the campus general interest email list, click http://hdc.tamu.edu/opt-out. You will continue to receive official university email and may receive general interest messages sent through email lists not maintained by Texas A&M Information Technology.

34 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:49 PM To: Lincks, Justin C.; Christine Stanley; Nicoletti, Kathie M.; Boney, Raymond V; Deyanira Ely; Henton, Lesley S; Claxton, Kimberly; O Dell, Deborah L.; Jessica Rubie; Hinckley, Shane; Brian Wright; Droleskey, Suzanne M; Nicoletti, Kathie M.; Oliver, Casey D; Rebecca Watts; Kim Miller; Root, Laura A Cc: [email protected]; Schubert, Mary A; Walden, Rebecca C Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates Attachments: NCORE Ad2.pdf

Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft!

35  Sam Peshek in MarCom ‐ a former reporter – will cover the event to interview NCORE leadership and our many presenters. May we get a pass for him to do so?  I understand that Casey Oliver has a photographer covering for assets and therefore we will not send one.

Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation.

Sincerely, Amy

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

36 Can you help me with/respond to the question below from Raymond Boney, in our Division of Marketing and Communications about brand specific options for decorating the space at the welcoming reception, please? Also, is it possible to have exhibit space?

Thanks, Christine

Begin forwarded message:

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

37 From: Christine Stanley Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 4:18 PM To: "Smith, Amy B" , Raymond Boney , "Henton, Lesley S" , Brian Wright Cc: Mark Dawson , "Droleskey, Suzanne M" , Deyanira Ely Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Dear MarComm Colleagues,

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

38 Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Diversity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

39 A FAMILY 500,000 STRONG

At Texas A&M, we don’t have a student body, we have the Aggie Family.

Our 500,000 current and former students, faculty and staff all bring diverse back- grounds and perspectives that serve to enrich Texas A&M University. We are Aggies united—inclusive of nationality, age, gender identity, physical ability, political ideology, ethnicity, race, religious identity, sexual orientation, and social and economic status. From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:48 PM To: Copelin, Laylan Subject: FW: Standing For Our Core Values

Please share with your folks. Thank you for your wise counsel as always.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Michael K. Young, President [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:20 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Standing For Our Core Values

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

40 We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

41 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:47 PM To: Young, Michael K Subject: RE: Standing For Our Core Values

Thank you very much. Tried to reach Karan and Jerry by cell in advance. Talked to Christine Stanley and also spoke with John August as a courtesy heads up. Forwarded the email to the affiliate leadership and Laylan.

From: Young, Michael K Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:44 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Fwd: Standing For Our Core Values

Beautifully done!!!!

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Welsh III, Mark A" Date: May 10, 2017 at 10:22:22 PM CDT To: "Young, Michael K" Subject: Re: Standing For Our Core Values

Thank you Mr. President … and while you don’t need my affirmation ‐‐ well said! v/r, mark

From: "Michael K. Young, President" Reply‐To: President Young Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 9:19 PM To: "Welsh III, Mark A" Subject: Standing For Our Core Values

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

42 I am writing you tonight with a message that may seem ill-timed given our wonderful graduation ceremonies taking place this week. At the same time, this is a message about Aggies and that for which we stand. As such, I cannot think of a more appropriate time in many ways to write to you in this regard.

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

43 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:26 PM To: Hinckley, Shane Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

That’s OK! I do appreciate Raymond offering to help. This has been a tough one as the office of the Provost, Office of President, Diversity office have reached out independently to multiple people on our team without us knowing what the other was doing. This will be mitigated with some of the process items once we have in place.

From: Hinckley, Shane Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:15 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

I’m impressed on your turnaround on this big event. Sorry I wasn’t there to assist. Sleeping with the Jackalopes and Prairie dogs tonight in eastern Colorado.

From: Amy Burns Smith Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 9:26 PM To: "Lincks, Justin C." , Christine Stanley , "Nicoletti, Kathie M." , "Boney, Raymond V" , Deyanira Ely , Lesley Henton , "Claxton, Kimberly" , "O Dell, Deborah L." , Jessica Rubie , Shane Hinckley , Brian Wright , "Droleskey, Suzanne M" , "Nicoletti, Kathie M." , "Oliver, Casey D" , Rebecca Watts , Kim Miller , Laura Root Cc: "[email protected]" , Mary Schubert , Rebecca Walden Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft!

TAMU University MarCom team reviewed all actions this morning that have been assigned to various members of our team:  1 full page color ad in conference program guide (attached)  Exclusive co‐sponsor of event (along with NCORE) (provided logos)  Name and logo projected on background slide of all general sessions and special events (provided)  Name and logo projected on eight large digital screens throughout the venue (provided)  1 rotating banner ad on the mobile app with link to your website (provided)  Listing on NCORE website as a sponsor with link to your website (provided artwork)  Assistance in ordering t‐shirts (funded by Office of Provost and ordered by us) 44  8 Shout‐outs on Social Media ( NCORE will shout out to us and we will share on our channels)  Presentation of Texas A&M video highlighting campus efforts to enhance campus diversity culture around teaching, research, and service activities as outlined in the University Diversity Plan” (Status: Presented options to Diversity Council, on schedule to share s/ Dr. Stanley next week) Additional items:  Raymond Boney reached out to Dr. Stanley offering help yesterday. Suzanne Droleskey and Debbie O’Dell advised that various an exhibit space has been assigned. I asked Raymond to reach out to Chris Kaunas (HSC), Mary Schubert (HR) and Rebecca Walden (Law) to offer university assets (such as pull‐up banners) and giveaways (small items in addition to t‐shirts) and other items that our team can offer that might tie décor/look together.  Sam Peshek in MarCom ‐ a former reporter – will cover the event to interview NCORE leadership and our many presenters. May we get a pass for him to do so?  I understand that Casey Oliver has a photographer covering for assets and therefore we will not send one.

Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation.

Sincerely, Amy

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

Thanks, Christine

Begin forwarded message:

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

46 ‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

Dear MarComm Colleagues,

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

47 From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Diversity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

48 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:24 PM To: Boney, Raymond V Cc: Hinckley, Shane; Rebecca Watts; Kim Miller Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Raymond,

I will correct with the others in a subsequent email and appreciate your reaching out to Justin and, even more, this email.

I would like for you to connect with the others (Chris, Mary and Rebecca W) to understand what they are doing/bringing in terms of exhibit and report back to this group. Also I’d like to know what resources on our part will be required after you connect with Justin (such as items that need to be transferred, travel, budget and people) to contribute to its success based upon what you hear back.

To whom did you request a campus‐wide stakeholder meeting initially? Casey?

Our team members have been brought in unfortunately piece‐meal by the organizing committee and we’ll need to advocate for more involvement up front to mitigate recurrence. Appreciate your thoughtfulness in reaching out to help.

Amy

From: Boney, Raymond V Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:51 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Hinckley, Shane ; Rebecca Watts ; Kim Miller Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Amy,

I think you overstated what you asked me to do regarding NCOR. In fact, I did reach out to HSC (via email) to offer assistance with the exhibit booth aspect, if needed. However, I was not aware of the need to reach‐out to HR and Law for any needs fulfillment.

I also reached‐out (via email) to Justin (with NCOR) to request a quick discussion of potential branding opportunities at the opening reception. I will chat with him tomorrow.

49 For the record, I long ago requested a campus‐wide stakeholder meeting related to NCOR. As I was so far out‐of‐the‐ loop on the event, I thought it wise and timely to bring everyone together to coordinate. Needless to say, the meeting never materialized.

Will follow‐up tomorrow with progress.

On May 10, 2017, at 9:26 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft!

TAMU University MarCom team reviewed all actions this morning that have been assigned to various members of our team:  1 full page color ad in conference program guide (attached)  Exclusive co‐sponsor of event (along with NCORE) (provided logos)  Name and logo projected on background slide of all general sessions and special events (provided)  Name and logo projected on eight large digital screens throughout the venue (provided)  1 rotating banner ad on the mobile app with link to your website (provided)  Listing on NCORE website as a sponsor with link to your website (provided artwork)  Assistance in ordering t‐shirts (funded by Office of Provost and ordered by us)  8 Shout‐outs on Social Media ( NCORE will shout out to us and we will share on our channels)  Presentation of Texas A&M video highlighting campus efforts to enhance campus diversity culture around teaching, research, and service activities as outlined in the University Diversity Plan” (Status: Presented options to Diversity Council, on schedule to share s/ Dr. Stanley next week) Additional items:  Raymond Boney reached out to Dr. Stanley offering help yesterday. Suzanne Droleskey and Debbie O’Dell advised that various an exhibit space has been assigned. I asked Raymond to reach out to Chris Kaunas (HSC), Mary Schubert (HR) and Rebecca Walden (Law) to offer university assets (such as pull‐up banners) and giveaways (small items in addition to t‐shirts) and other items that our team can offer that might tie décor/look together.  Sam Peshek in MarCom ‐ a former reporter – will cover the event to interview NCORE leadership and our many presenters. May we get a pass for him to do so?  I understand that Casey Oliver has a photographer covering for assets and therefore we will not send one.

Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation.

Sincerely, Amy

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 8:15 PM

50 To: Lincks, Justin C. Cc: Christine Stanley ; Nicoletti, Kathie M. ; Boney, Raymond V ; Deyanira Ely ; Henton, Lesley S ; Claxton, Kimberly ; O Dell, Deborah L. ; Jessica Rubie ; Hinckley, Shane Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

Thanks, Christine

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Boney, Raymond V" Date: May 9, 2017 at 5:21:54 PM CDT To: Christine Stanley , "Smith, Amy B" 51 , "Henton, Lesley S" , Brian Wright Cc: Mark Dawson , "Droleskey, Suzanne M" , Deyanira Ely , "Oliver, Casey D" Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

Dear MarComm Colleagues,

52 through to see the range of sessions, you cannot help but notice that TAMU's presence is amazing!

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Diversity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

53 Transportation Option – The Division of Student Affairs through the Department of Multicultural Services is providing a charter bus to 2017 NCORE Conference in Ft. Worth, TX in support of the Texas A&M University Race, Identity and Social Equity (RISE) Initiative. Priority will be given to TAMU RISE fellows, TAMU students and followed by faculty/staff. The bus will leave noon on Monday, May 29 and return Saturday, June 3 in the afternoon. Seats on the bus are now available for faculty, staff, and administrators who are interested. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat. Division of Student Affairs affiliates can reserve a seat for $35 round‐trip, and all others can reserve a seat for $50 round‐trip. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat.

https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STO REID=584

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

54 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:50 PM To: Porter Garner; Kathryn Greenwade; Tyson Voelkel; Lynn Schlemeyer; David Jones; Skip Wagner Subject: FW: Standing For Our Core Values

Affiliate leadership, Please see the email from President Young that went to all faculty, staff and students tonight. Feel free to call me with any questions. Sincerely, Amy (703) 505‐6181

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ––––––––––––––––

MICHAEL K. YOUNG PRESIDENT

May 10, 2017

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

55 We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely, Michael K. Young

56 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:43 PM To: Colleen Flaherty Subject: RE: media request for tonight-- urgent

Of course.

From: Colleen Flaherty [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:42 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: media request for tonight‐‐ urgent

Unfortunately I'm at an event where I can't talk, can you possibly send me a brief statement?

Colleen Flaherty Faculty Correspondent

Inside Higher Ed 1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 http://www.insidehighered.com 203.830.9538(mobile)

On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 10:33 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

57 From: Colleen Flaherty [ Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:11 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: media request for tonight‐‐ urgent

Hi Amy,

Thank you,

Colleen Flaherty

Faculty Correspondent

Inside Higher Ed 1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 http://www.insidehighered.com 203.830.9538(mobile)

58 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:34 PM To: Rebecca Watts Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Yup

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Rebecca Watts Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:32 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Yep. Death by scope/stakeholder creep 😉 Thank you for looping all in.

Sent from my iPad

> On May 10, 2017, at 9:26 PM, Smith, Amy B wrote: > > Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft! > > TAMU University MarCom team reviewed all actions this morning that have been assigned to various members of our team: > > ü 1 full page color ad in conference program guide (attached) > > ü Exclusive co‐sponsor of event (alongRE) with NCO (provided logos) > > ü Name and logo projected on background slide of all general sessions > and special events (provided) > > ü Name and logo projected on eight large digital screens throughout > the venue (provided) > > ü 1 rotating banner ad on the mobile app with link to your website > (provided) > > ü Listing on NCORE website as a sponsor with link to your website > (provided artwork) > > ü Assistance in ordering t‐shirts (funded by Office of Provost and

62 > ordered by us) > > ü 8 Shout‐outs on Social Media ( NCORE will shout out to us and we will share on our channels) > • Presentation of Texas A&M video highlighting campus efforts to enhance campus diversity culture around teaching, research, and service activities as outlined in the University Diversity Plan” (Status: Presented options to Diversity Council, on schedule to share s/ Dr. Stanley next week) > Additional items: > > ∙ Raymond Boney reached out to Dr. Stanley offering help yesterday. Suzanne Droleskey and Debbie O’Dell advised that various an exhibit space has been assigned. I asked Raymond to reach out to Chris Kaunas (HSC), Mary Schubert (HR) and Rebecca Walden (Law) to offer university assets (such as pull‐up banners) and giveaways (small items in addition to t‐shirts) and other items that our team can offer that might tie décor/look together. > > ∙ Sam Peshek in MarCom ‐ a former reporter – will cover the event to interview NCORE leadership and our many presenters. May we get a pass for him to do so? > > ∙ I understand that Casey Oliver has a photographer covering for assets and therefore we will not send one. > > Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation. > > Sincerely, > Amy > > > > Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and > Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | > Texas A&M University > 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 > > ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] > ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY > > From: Smith, Amy B > Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 8:15 PM > To: Lincks, Justin C. > Cc: Christine Stanley ; Nicoletti, Kathie M. > ; Boney, Raymond V ; Deyanira Ely > ; Henton, Lesley S ; Claxton, > Kimberly ; O Dell, Deborah L. > ; Jessica Rubie ; Hinckley, > Shane > Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates > > Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. > Thanks! > Amy > > Sent from my iPhone >

63 > On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. > wrote: > Hi all, > > We can provide an exhibit booth. Please let us know who will be a point of contact for that and our exhibits coordinator will reach out to them. Also, we will happily work with you with respect to decorating the welcoming reception area. Should we connect with Raymond directly? > > Looking forward, > Justin > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley > wrote: > Kathie and/or Justin, > > Can you help me with/respond to the question below from Raymond Boney, in our Division of Marketing and Communications about brand specific options for decorating the space at the welcoming reception, please? Also, is it possible to have exhibit space? > > Thanks, > Christine > > Sent from my iPhone > Christine A. Stanley, PhD > Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher > Education Administration Texas A&M University Suite 100 Jack K. > Williams Administration Building College Station, Texas 77843 > Phone: (979) 458‐2905 > Email: [email protected] > > Begin forwarded message: > From: "Boney, Raymond V" > > Date: May 9, 2017 at 5:21:54 PM CDT > To: Christine Stanley >, > "Smith, Amy B" >, > "Henton, Lesley S" >, > Brian Wright > > Cc: Mark Dawson >, "Droleskey, > Suzanne M" >, Deyanira > Ely >, "Oliver, Casey D" > > > Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates > Dr. Stanley, > > I am super appreciative for this update. > > Do I recall correctly, that Texas A&M is sponsor of the opening reception for NCORE? Could you please advise who is coordinating this event. I would like to investigate brand‐specific options for decorating the event space. > > Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect? > > Tremendous thanks!

64 > > ‐‐ > Raymond V. Boney > Director of University Events > Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University > > Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 > [email protected] | > www.tamu.edu amu.edu_&d=DwMF‐g&c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8sGNk&r=c8rr > Ls67sneKA2u9yPtbpQ&m=0rbo2XGODdx66r5tluLGIV996QaztWZ18Gr4‐l2vrCk&s=ngd > nwLoM8gLO_NDop02Zujr6mh‐7T5gU2t7Xdunajtw&e=> > > > From: Christine Stanley > > Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 4:18 PM > To: "Smith, Amy B" > >, Raymond Boney > >, "Henton, Lesley S" > >, Brian Wright > > > Cc: Mark Dawson >, "Droleskey, > Suzanne M" >, Deyanira > Ely > > Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates > > Dear MarComm Colleagues, > > Below, is the latest campus update/communication from the TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee——by way of Mark Dawson in the Department of Multicultural Services. Also attached, is a preliminary conference program from NCORE, which I downloaded from their website. As you scroll through to see the range of sessions, you cannot help but notice that TAMU's presence is amazing! > > Christine > > ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ > Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. > Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher > Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration > Building, Suite 100 > 1248 TAMU > College Station, Texas 77843 > Phone: (979) 458‐2905 > Email: [email protected] > diversity.tamu.edu _diversity.tamu.edu&d=DwMF‐g&c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8 > sGNk&r=c8rrLs67sneKA2u9yPtbpQ&m=0rbo2XGODdx66r5tluLGIV996QaztWZ18Gr4‐l > 2vrCk&s=koinSPYYHLN9zjlWfqzgyyjOUtEJplQm9MkSJNoSUJc&e=> > > From: Mark Dawson > > Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM > Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

65 > > > Howdy! > > Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Diversity‐ Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed. > > Free T‐shirts – the order has been placed, so we are no longer taking orders. However, if you want to get on a waiting list, we ordered a few extras that will be available on a first come, first served basis. Anyone who has not yet ordered a shirt and wants one needs to e‐mail Suzanne Droleskey at [email protected] with your name and desired t‐shirt size. We can’t guarantee that you will get a shirt, but we will try our best. > > Transportation Option – The Division of Student Affairs through the Department of Multicultural Services is providing a charter bus to 2017 NCORE Conference in Ft. Worth, TX in support of the Texas A&M University Race, Identity and Social Equity (RISE) Initiative. Priority will be given to TAMU RISE fellows, TAMU students and followed by faculty/staff. The bus will leave noon on Monday, May 29 and return Saturday, June 3 in the afternoon. Seats on the bus are now available for faculty, staff, and administrators who are interested. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat. Division of Student Affairs affiliates can reserve a seat for $35 round‐trip, and all others can reserve a seat for $50 round‐trip. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat. > > https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID= > 584 et.com_C21490‐5Fustores_web_store‐5Fmain.jsp‐3FSTOREID‐3D584&d=DwMF‐g& > c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8sGNk&r=c8rrLs67sneKA2u9yPtbpQ > &m=0rbo2XGODdx66r5tluLGIV996QaztWZ18Gr4‐l2vrCk&s=GvQYV1rNxjjLqChTTGO_e > Qn8OyKZe8GTSDO4QjIZccs&e=> > > > > Thank you! > > TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee > > >

66 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:34 PM To: Colleen Flaherty Subject: RE: media request for tonight-- urgent

From: Colleen Flaherty [mailto Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:11 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: media request for tonight‐‐ urgent

Hi Amy,

Thank you,

Colleen Flaherty Faculty Correspondent

Inside Higher Ed 1015 18th Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 http://www.insidehighered.com 203.830.9538(mobile)

67 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:31 PM To: Erick Beck Cc: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: RE: Distribution channels

Did you get it, Erick? I saw an email to Marilyn but it hasn’t gotten to my inbox

From: Erick Beck Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:12 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: Re: Distribution channels

I will get it on the website once I receive it.

-- Erick Beck Director, Web Development Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979-845-4681 | Cell: 979-224-1414

On May 10, 2017 9:07 PM, "Smith, Amy B" wrote:

Marilyn,

I want that final version that I just sent to go to our campus and Galveston too – all students, faculty and staff from Michael K. Young by email.

Additionally, I want it posted to the President’s page like the others here: http://president.tamu.edu/

69 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:30 PM To: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: I didnt get it in my inbox

70 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:26 PM To: Lincks, Justin C.; Christine Stanley; Nicoletti, Kathie M.; Boney, Raymond V; Deyanira Ely; Henton, Lesley S; Claxton, Kimberly; O Dell, Deborah L.; Jessica Rubie; Hinckley, Shane; Brian Wright; Droleskey, Suzanne M; Nicoletti, Kathie M.; Oliver, Casey D; Rebecca Watts; Kim Miller; Root, Laura A Cc: [email protected]; Schubert, Mary A; Walden, Rebecca C Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates Attachments: NCORE Ad2.pdf

Hi all – Sorry meant to send this at noon and just realized it was in draft!

Sorry to copy the world on this but we want to ensure that we are addressing the pieces assigned as well as facilitating a unified representation.

Sincerely, Amy

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

Thanks, Christine

Begin forwarded message:

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

Dear MarComm Colleagues,

Below, is the latest campus update/communication from the TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee——by way of Mark Dawson in the Department of

73 Multicultural Services. Also attached, is a preliminary conference program from NCORE, which I downloaded from their website. As you scroll through to see the range of sessions, you cannot help but notice that TAMU's presence is amazing!

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Diversity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

74 Droleskey at [email protected] with your name and desired t‐shirt size. We can’t guarantee that you will get a shirt, but we will try our best.

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

75 A FAMILY 500,000 STRONG

At Texas A&M, we don’t have a student body, we have the Aggie Family.

Our 500,000 current and former students, faculty and staff all bring diverse back- grounds and perspectives that serve to enrich Texas A&M University. We are Aggies united—inclusive of nationality, age, gender identity, physical ability, political ideology, ethnicity, race, religious identity, sexual orientation, and social and economic status. From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:09 PM To: Brown, Kelly Subject: FW: [tamu-opt-employees-and-students] 2017 Campus Master Plan Now Available

FYI

From: All TAMU general interest announce list [mailto:TAMU‐OPT‐EMPLOYEES‐AND‐[email protected]] On Behalf Of University Architect Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:15 AM To: TAMU‐OPT‐EMPLOYEES‐AND‐[email protected] Subject: [tamu‐opt‐employees‐and‐students] 2017 Campus Master Plan Now Available

We are pleased to present the 2017 Campus Master Plan (vpfa.tamu.edu/files/presentations/2017CampusMasterPlan.pdf).

Sent on behalf of Campus Master Plan Co-Chairs Dr. Jorge Vanegas, Dean, Texas A&M College of Architecture and Ms. Lilia Gonzales, University Architect

Lilia Y. Gonzales ‘94, AIA, LEED AP University Architect Office of the University Architect | Division of Finance and Administration | Texas A&M University campusplan.tamu.edu | [email protected]

77 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:10 PM To: Haurwitz, Ralph (CMG-Austin) Subject: FW: [tamu-opt-employees-and-students] 2017 Campus Master Plan Now Available

In case of interest to you or colleagues…

From: All TAMU general interest announce list [mailto:TAMU‐OPT‐EMPLOYEES‐AND‐[email protected]] On Behalf Of University Architect Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:15 AM To: TAMU‐OPT‐EMPLOYEES‐AND‐[email protected] Subject: [tamu‐opt‐employees‐and‐students] 2017 Campus Master Plan Now Available

We are pleased to present the 2017 Campus Master Plan (vpfa.tamu.edu/files/presentations/2017CampusMasterPlan.pdf).

Sent on behalf of Campus Master Plan Co-Chairs Dr. Jorge Vanegas, Dean, Texas A&M College of Architecture and Ms. Lilia Gonzales, University Architect

Lilia Y. Gonzales ‘94, AIA, LEED AP University Architect Office of the University Architect | Division of Finance and Administration | Texas A&M University campusplan.tamu.edu | [email protected]

79 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:09 PM To: Bill Oliver Subject: FW: [tamu-opt-employees-and-students] 2017 Campus Master Plan Now Available

FYI

From: All TAMU general interest announce list [mailto:TAMU‐OPT‐EMPLOYEES‐AND‐[email protected]] On Behalf Of University Architect Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:15 AM To: TAMU‐OPT‐EMPLOYEES‐AND‐[email protected] Subject: [tamu‐opt‐employees‐and‐students] 2017 Campus Master Plan Now Available

We are pleased to present the 2017 Campus Master Plan (vpfa.tamu.edu/files/presentations/2017CampusMasterPlan.pdf).

Sent on behalf of Campus Master Plan Co-Chairs Dr. Jorge Vanegas, Dean, Texas A&M College of Architecture and Ms. Lilia Gonzales, University Architect

Lilia Y. Gonzales ‘94, AIA, LEED AP University Architect Office of the University Architect | Division of Finance and Administration | Texas A&M University campusplan.tamu.edu | [email protected]

81 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:08 PM To: Myers, Marilyn W; Erick Beck Subject: Distribution channels

Marilyn,

I want that final version that I just sent to go to our campus and Galveston too – all students, faculty and staff from Michael K. Young by email.

Additionally, I want it posted to the President’s page like the others here: http://president.tamu.edu/

82 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:04 PM To: Brandon Jones Subject: RE: Thread on TexAgs about A&M Professor...

Boss is sending out an email tonight.

From: Brandon Jones [mailto:brandon@texags.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:10 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Thread on TexAgs about A&M Professor...

Amy,

You might already be aware, but in case you are not, this a thread started yesterday on the TexAgs politics board: https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/2853339

It stems from an article and a conversation on Reddit. We are moderating the thread to remove the more extreme comments but it's still pretty crazy.

I'm just reaching to let you know we are watching it and to establish a line communication if you need it.

Thanks,

Brandon 979-575-5541

83 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:52 PM To: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: Standing For Our Core Values_REVISED

I am writing you tonight with a message that may seem ill timed given our wonderful graduation ceremonies taking place this week. At the same time, this is a message about Aggies and that for which we stand. As such, I cannot think of a more appropriate time in many ways to write to you in this regard.

As you may know, a podcast interview of one of our professors that took place approximately four and a half years ago resurfaced this week on social media, seen for the first time by many of us. The interview features disturbing comments about race and violence that stand in stark contrast to Aggie core values ‐ most notably those of respect, excellence, leadership and integrity – values that we hold true toward all of humanity.

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Tonight, therefore, I write to you, our beloved Aggies. Our core values are very much intact, including that for which we stand, and in contrast to that for which we most assuredly do not. This is something that needs to be said here and now and lived in all of our days.

Sincerely,

Michael K. Young

84 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:45 PM To: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: Standing For Our Core Values

As we know, the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the rights of others to offer their personal views, no matter how reprehensible those views to be. It also protects our right to the freedom of speech which I am exercising now.

We stand for equality.

We stand against the advocacy of violence, hate, and killing.

We firmly commit to the success, not the destruction, of each other.

We wish no violence or harm even to those who espouse hateful views under the First Amendment, a sentiment that by its very nature is one that they would deny others.

Sincerely,

Michael K. Young

85 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:42 PM To: August, John R Subject: Call me pls

Sent from my iPhone

86 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 6:35 PM To: Erick Beck Cc: Myers, Marilyn W Subject: RE: Urgent

Marilyn is here

From: Erick Beck Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 6:34 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: Urgent

I am not in the building but can try to make it happen from home. Call if I can help.

-- Erick Beck Director, Web Development Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979-845-4681 | Cell: 979-224-1414

On May 10, 2017 5:37 PM, "Smith, Amy B" wrote:

President needs an email to go out on distribution from the President to campus tonight. Please advise if anyone is still in building to accommodate. We’ve contacted Marilyn and left a message.

Amy

87 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 5:38 PM To: Marcomm Staff Subject: Urgent

President needs an email to go out on distribution from the President to campus tonight. Please advise if anyone is still in building to accommodate. We’ve contacted Marilyn and left a message. Amy

88 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:43 PM To: Pugh, Daniel J Subject: REVISED_Reply to emails on Dr. Curry_Please use this

Thank you for your email. We are aware of the interview which resurfaced this week on social media after its initial recording five years ago. The University does not endorse and indeed strongly refutes statements that incite violence or other suggested behavior in direct contrast with our core values.

While professors have a first amendment right of course to offer personal views on their own time, university policy prohibits them doing so in a way that creates an appearance that they are speaking for the University.

We are unable to share more information at this time but want to acknowledge your concern and appreciate your email.

89 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:33 PM To: Hinckley, Shane Subject: RE: Pres. Young media request -- Salt Lake Tribune

Got it. Will handle.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Hinckley, Shane Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 1:58 PM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Fwd: Pres. Young media request ‐‐ Salt Lake Tribune

See below. Thinking a "no comment" response but any advice on how to phrase that is appreciated

Begin forwarded message:

From: Benjamin Wood Date: May 10, 2017 at 11:49:18 AM MDT To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Pres. Young media request -- Salt Lake Tribune

Hey Shane,

Never heard back from you so I just wanted to follow up. Would it be possible to speak to and/or submit questions for President Young?

Thanks,

Benjamin Wood Salt Lake Tribune 801-257-8715

On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 11:16 AM, Benjamin Wood > wrote: Hello Shane,

Thanks for chatting with me earlier. My colleagues and I have been covering a story out of the University of Utah, where president Young previously served as president. There's been some fallout over the firing and re-hiring of the Huntsman Cancer Institute director at UofU, and we're hoping President Young can shed some light on the historical context that may have led the university to this point. 90 Specifically, we're wondering what President Young recalls about the Huntsman Family original $100 million commitment to support the institute's operations for its first 10 years. Those payments expired in 2014, after President Young had already left the university, and we're wondering if the sense was that the Huntsman would renew that commitment after the end of the 10-year term, or whether the university administration expected to assume the operational cost burden after 2014.

Any other insights or details President Young would be willing to provide about the environment between the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and the University of Utah during his tenure as president would be much appreciated.

I can be reached by email at this address, or by phone at 801-257-8715. We're hoping to put something together for this weekend, and my deadline would be close-of-business tomorrow (Friday).

Best,

Benjamin Wood Salt Lake Tribune

91 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:31 PM To: Brown, Kelly; Chad Wootton Cc: Hurst, Tim Subject: RE: Quick question from The Eagle

Good question – Chad?

From: Brown, Kelly [mailto:K ] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:29 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Hurst, Tim Subject: Quick question from The Eagle

Hi Amy:

I know you guys are swamped.

Any idea who takes care of the coins/money left at Sully? We always get a photo of tradition, but Tim would like to go further and document where it goes from there. It’d be great to find out what organizations have benefited from the donations. Thanks in advance. https://www.tamu.edu/traditions/aggie‐culture/pennies‐on‐sully/

Kelly Brown Editor | Bryan-College Station Eagle 979 731 4656 (d) 979 220 4410 (c) theeagle.com | aggiesports.com brazossports.com | myaggienation.com Twitter: @theeagle | facebook.com/bcseagle

92 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 12:27 PM To: Hancock, Katherine D. Subject: Re: Lunch?

I'm here.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 10, 2017, at 12:23 PM, Hancock, Katherine D. wrote:

Not a problem! I can wait!

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID On May 10, 2017 12:19 PM, "Smith, Amy B" wrote: Katherine! I just realized I went to the wrong restaurant!! I'm at Napa Flats. I'm so sorry. Do you have time to wait or do you need us to reschedule for next week! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 10, 2017, at 12:07 PM, Hancock, Katherine D. wrote:

Thanks so much! Likewise!

From: Smith, Amy B [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 12:03 PM To: Hancock, Katherine D. ; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: RE: Lunch?

Great! Cc‐ing Stephanie Fairhurst to find time. We’re pretty solidly booked so I anticipate week of 7 May. Look forward to it.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Hancock, Katherine D. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 10:52 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: RE: Lunch?

Amy,

I am back from leave and wondering if we couldn’t schedule that lunch?

Thanks! Katie

From: Smith, Amy B [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 9:03 AM To: Hancock, Katherine D. Subject: RE: Lunch?

Wow! Congratulations!!! Please stay off of email and enjoy that . This will all be here when you return. Again congratulations, Katherine!

Amy

From: Hancock, Katherine D. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 4:33 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: Lunch?

Amy,

Thank you so much for getting back to me, it is greatly appreciated!

I am actually out on leave ( on Thursday), perhaps you may have some time to meet in February? My calendar is pretty open!

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID On Jan 2, 2017 1:56 PM, "Smith, Amy B" wrote:

Hi Katherine,

Hope you’re doing well. Any chance you’re around this week or next and available for lunch? We could meet somewhere between our offices. Look forward to getting to know you better!

94 Amy

95 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 12:19 PM To: Hancock, Katherine D. Cc: Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: Re: Lunch?

Katherine! I just realized I went to the wrong restaurant!! I'm at Napa Flats. I'm so sorry. Do you have time to wait or do you need us to reschedule for next week! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 10, 2017, at 12:07 PM, Hancock, Katherine D. wrote:

Thanks so much! Likewise!

From: Smith, Amy B [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 12:03 PM To: Hancock, Katherine D. ; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: RE: Lunch?

Great! Cc‐ing Stephanie Fairhurst to find time. We’re pretty solidly booked so I anticipate week of 7 May. Look forward to it.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

From: Hancock, Katherine D. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 10:52 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: RE: Lunch?

Amy,

I am back from and wondering if we couldn’t schedule that lunch?

Thanks! Katie

From: Smith, Amy B [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 9:03 AM

96 To: Hancock, Katherine D. Subject: RE: Lunch?

Wow! Congratulations!!! Please stay off of email and enjoy that This will all be here when you return. Again congratulations, Katherine!

Amy

From: Hancock, Katherine D. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 4:33 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: Lunch?

Amy,

Thank you so much for getting back to me, it is greatly appreciated!

I am actually out on leave on Thursday), perhaps you may have some time to meet in February? My calendar is pretty open!

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID On Jan 2, 2017 1:56 PM, "Smith, Amy B" wrote:

Hi Katherine,

Hope you’re doing well. Any chance you’re around this week or next and available for lunch? We could meet somewhere between our offices. Look forward to getting to know you better!

Amy

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

97 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:33 AM To: Robertson, Christina E; Davila, Ralph R; Riley, James G; Strawser, Jerry R; Meyer, Christopher M Cc: Bigley, Karen E Subject: RE: Second Notification to 391/392

Thank you, Christina. Looks good to me.

From: Robertson, Christina E Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:58 AM To: Davila, Ralph R ; Riley, James G ; Strawser, Jerry R ; Smith, Amy B ; Meyer, Christopher M Cc: Bigley, Karen E Subject: RE: Second Notification to 391/392

All,

I have incorporated all suggestions and am resubmitting this draft for your review and feedback.

We contacted the lab this morning; results are promised before noon today.

Thank you for your assistance! Christina

Christina Robertson, CIH, CSP | Director Environmental Health and Safety | Texas A&M University 4472 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐4472 ph: 979.862.2062 | mobile: 979.777.4865 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ It’s Time for Texas A&M

From: Davila, Ralph R Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:59 PM To: Robertson, Christina E ; Riley, James G ; Strawser, Jerry R

100 ; Smith, Amy B ; Meyer, Christopher M Cc: Bigley, Karen E Subject: RE: Second Notification to 391/392

Christina,

I would recommend removing the timeline of events, since this information (SSC Post incident report) has been sent to the MEOB Facilities Manager. He should be able to disperse as needed. If someone wanted the SSC post incident report it could be provided. At this time letting the occupant know that water is drinkable is the most important issue.

Ralph

Ralph R. Davila | Executive Director – Facilities and Dining Administration Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration Texas A&M University

Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 202 1181 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1181 r‐[email protected] | 979.845.1225

From: Robertson, Christina E Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:41 PM To: Riley, James G ; Davila, Ralph R ; Strawser, Jerry R ; Smith, Amy B ; Meyer, Christopher M Cc: Bigley, Karen E Subject: FW: Second Notification to 391/392 Importance: High

All,

I have worked with Karen to develop a follow‐up notification to the occupants of Buildings 391 and 392. I have not yet received sample results (but am promised them by end of day!), so this won’t be sent until we confirm the results. However, I would like to get your feedback so that I’ll be prepared to send it out as soon as the results come through.

Please review and let me know if you suggest any additional changes.

Thanks, Christina

Christina Robertson, CIH, CSP | Director Environmental Health and Safety | Texas A&M University 4472 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐4472

101 ph: 979.862.2062 | mobile: 979.777.4865 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ It’s Time for Texas A&M

From: Bigley, Karen E Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:30 PM To: Robertson, Christina E Subject: RE: Second Notification to 391/392 Importance: High

Christina –

Here are my changes. If you are agreeable, I recommend we forward these to Jim, Ralph, Jerry, and Amy for review and approval. Ralph has Jane’s Delegation of Authority this week so he has a dual role.

Karen

Karen E. Bigley ’93 | Communications Manager Division of Finance and Administration | Texas A&M University

1247 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843 Tel. 979.845.4453 | [email protected]

From: Robertson, Christina E Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 1:27 PM To: Bigley, Karen E Subject: Second Notification to 391/392

Karen,

I have drafted the second notification, to reflect a similar style/tone as you developed for the initial notification. Certainly, this is pending receipt of the sample results from 5/2 and 5/4 (hopefully today)! I’m also attaching SSC’s overview of events, which I used to reflect what occurred and what actions were taken to correct the situation.

Michael Douglas, the building proctor, asked me to distribute the next notification … he provided me with the list of email addresses for faculty/staff within the building.

Please let me know if I can do anything further to help you get this reviewed/approved by all.

Christina Robertson, CIH, CSP | Director Environmental Health and Safety | Texas A&M University 4472 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐4472

102 ph: 979.862.2062 | mobile: 979.777.4865 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ It’s Time for Texas A&M

103 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:36 AM To: Matthews Pamela R; George, Theodore D Cc: August, John R Subject: RE: Can we jump on a quick tag up call at 8:50 AM?

Thanks. Ted – send me your number and I’ll conference you and Pam on cell.

From: Matthews Pamela R Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:26 AM To: George, Theodore D ; Smith, Amy B Cc: August, John R Subject: RE: Can we jump on a quick tag up call at 8:50 AM?

Yes for me, too.

Pam

From: George, Theodore D Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:18 AM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Matthews Pamela R ; August, John R Subject: Re: Can we jump on a quick tag up call at 8:50 AM?

Sure,

Ted

On May 10, 2017, at 8:09 AM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

106 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:36 AM To: August, John R; Matthews Pamela R Cc: George, Theodore D Subject: RE: Can we jump on a quick tag up call at 8:50 AM?

Thanks. We’ll cover off. Just wanted to give you the option.

From: August, John R Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:35 AM To: Matthews Pamela R Cc: George, Theodore D ; Smith, Amy B Subject: Re: Can we jump on a quick tag up call at 8:50 AM?

I am in the middle of dean's reviews this morning and cannot break away.

John

Sent from my iPhone

On May 10, 2017, at 8:26 AM, Matthews Pamela R wrote:

Yes for me, too.

Pam

From: George, Theodore D Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:18 AM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Matthews Pamela R ; August, John R Subject: Re: Can we jump on a quick tag up call at 8:50 AM?

Sure,

Ted

On May 10, 2017, at 8:09 AM, Smith, Amy B wrote:

108 Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

109 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:31 AM To: Capella Fahoome Cc: Tony Galloway; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: RE: Quick Kickoff Convo

Absolutely. Stephanie will be in touch!

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Capella Fahoome [mailto:c ] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:23 AM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Tony Galloway ; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: Re: Quick Kickoff Convo

Perfect. Just let me know what time!!

> On May 10, 2017, at 9:22 AM, Smith, Amy B wrote: > > Hi Capella. Sure thing. Friday would be good. It would be Monica Martinez, you and whomever on your end, and me. Brian will be in peripherally but I don't want him in on the simulation as he himself may be part of the exercise. > > Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and > Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | > Texas A&M University > 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 > > ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] > ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY > > ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ > From: Capella Fahoome Brogden > [mailto: ] > Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 4:36 PM > To: Smith, Amy B ; Tony Galloway > > Subject: Quick Kickoff Convo > > Hey A, welcome back!! >

110 > Do you have any time this week to connect for a quick kickoff conversation? > > It can be just us or if you want Brian and the coordinator of the event (I can't remember her name). > > Ideally we confirm: > Call and meeting time for Tuesday the 23's walk through. > > Call time and location for Shoot day. > > Any specifics for the edit. Time. Delivery Format. > > Anything we need to know about Friday's shoot. > > These questions can be answered over email, but I always want to give the option for a Kickoff Convo!! > > Capella Fahoome p.g.a. > Producer > 818‐505‐4994 > www.DefiningEntertainment.com > www.EverymansJourney.com > www.NOTOWNtheMovie.com

111 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:31 AM To: Ray, Phillip Subject: RE: Campus Tours

Hi Phillip,

Perfect timing. We are conducting a cross‐campus tour audit. It turns out there are six silo‐ed groups doing tours, ours is the largest. We’ve got an outside firm conducting an audit of tour online booking, script, tracking, and follow up. Unbelievably, the students and their parents (some 50,000/year) have not previously been tracked and fed into a master CRM system for lifetime relationship mgt for recruitment and later donor solicitation.

This may (or may not) be a good value add for our campus, considering the 5400 acreage. Or it may be mitigated by other considerations. We’ll contact Mr. Smith to find out more.

Thanks much, Amy

From: Ray, Phillip [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:23 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Campus Tours

Amy,

Good afternoon, hope this finds you well.

Received a call from a former student (Richard Smith) re: a potential enhancement for campus visitors. Richard has apparently utilized a Segway service for campus tours at other campuses and thought it might be a nice fit for TAMU. He said it worked great / was well received.

I believe such campus tours are hosted/operated by MarCom Division so I am forwarding this to you. Should I direct it elsewhere please let me know.

I asked him ife ther were many injuries and he responded no, it was very safe. I am just not familiar enough with Segways to evaluate. Richard mentioned that he would need about 800 sq. ft. of secured space to store the Segways when not in use. I believe there is revenue potential forMU TA but I did not press him on this.

Should you be interested, Richard’s cell number is 979‐229‐4422.

112

Thank you, Phillip

Phillip A. Ray | Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Office of the Chancellor [email protected]

1122 TAMU | College Station, TX 77840‐7896 Tel. 979.458.6000 | Fax 979.458.6044 | www.tamus.edu

Moore / Connally Building 301 Tarrow, Seventh Floor College Station, TX 77840‐7896

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

113 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:22 AM To: Capella Fahoome Brogden; Tony Galloway; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: RE: Quick Kickoff Convo

Hi Capella. Sure thing. Friday would be good. It would be Monica Martinez, you and whomever on your end, and me. Brian will be in peripherally but I don't want him in on the simulation as he himself may be part of the exercise.

Amy B. Smith | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Division of Marketing and Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843‐1372 ph: 979.458.1729 | [email protected] ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Capella Fahoome Brogden [ Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 4:36 PM To: Smith, Amy B ; Tony Galloway Subject: Quick Kickoff Convo

Hey A, welcome back!!

Do you have any time this week to connect for a quick kickoff conversation?

It can be just us or if you want Brian and the coordinator of the event (I can't remember her name).

Ideally we confirm: Call and meeting time for Tuesday the 23's walk through.

Call time and location for Shoot day.

Any specifics for the edit. Time. Delivery Format.

Anything we need to know about Friday's shoot.

These questions can be answered over email, but I always want to give the option for a Kickoff Convo!!

Capella Fahoome p.g.a. Producer 818‐505‐4994 www.DefiningEntertainment.com www.EverymansJourney.com www.NOTOWNtheMovie.com

114 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:19 AM To: Smith, Krista L; Peshek, Samuel M; Myers, Marilyn W; Kim Miller; Rebecca Watts Cc: Matzke, Chelsea R; Jessica Rubie Subject: Pres Comms

Beyond the Boundaries – TAMU today is approved.

Friends of the University email to stakeholders, as well as posting on the President’s page, as well as emailing to faculty, staff, students of all campuses is approved. PLEASE CHECK ALL LINKS WITHIN FIRST.

Thanks!

115 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:09 AM To: George, Theodore D; Matthews Pamela R; August, John R Subject: Can we jump on a quick tag up call at 8:50 AM?

116 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 8:15 PM To: Lincks, Justin C. Cc: Christine Stanley; Nicoletti, Kathie M.; Boney, Raymond V; Deyanira Ely; Henton, Lesley S; Claxton, Kimberly; O Dell, Deborah L.; Jessica Rubie; Hinckley, Shane Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Thanks Justin. Our team meets in the morning and will compare notes on actions in the works already and resources before you do any work on this. We will be back in touch thereafter. Thanks! Amy

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Lincks, Justin C. wrote:

Hi all,

Looking forward, Justin

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Christine Stanley wrote:

Kathie and/or Justin,

Thanks, Christine

Begin forwarded message:

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

Dear MarComm Colleagues,

Below, is the latest campus update/communication from the TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee——by way of Mark Dawson in the Department of

2 Multicultural Services. Also attached, is a preliminary conference program from NCORE, which I downloaded from their website. As you scroll through to see the range of sessions, you cannot help but notice that TAMU's presence is amazing!

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Diversity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

3 Droleskey at [email protected] with your name and desired t‐shirt size. We can’t guarantee that you will get a shirt, but we will try our best.

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

4 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 7:55 PM To: Graves, Tierra R Subject: Re: Rain

Thanks for this!!! See you tomorrow.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2017, at 4:49 PM, Graves, Tierra R wrote:

Hi Amy,

I left the Williams building a little while ago and noticed the back of your car was down. It's starting to rain where I am. I just wanted to give you a heads up in case you're leaving after 5:00. I don't want you to come out to a wet car.

Have a good rest of your day.

Tierra R. Graves | Assistant Director, Visitor Services Marketing & Communications | Texas A&M University 1372 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1372

ph.: 979.862.2224 I Fax: 979.845.9909 [email protected] ------TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Sent from my iPhone

5 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 6:11 PM To: Boney, Raymond V; Christine Stanley; Henton, Lesley S; Brian Wright Cc: Mark Dawson; Droleskey, Suzanne M; Deyanira Ely; Oliver, Casey D Subject: RE: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Lesley, Can you please give a run‐down tomorrow at our team tag‐up on the activities underway from our shop in support of Dr. Stanley and in coordination with the Office of the Provost team? I know Brian has the NCORE video nearly complete as mentioned in our last team mtg. Thanks.

From: Boney, Raymond V Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 5:22 PM To: Christine Stanley ; Smith, Amy B ; Henton, Lesley S ; Brian Wright Cc: Mark Dawson ; Droleskey, Suzanne M ; Deyanira Ely ; Oliver, Casey D Subject: Re: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Dr. Stanley,

I am super appreciative for this update.

Lastly, will the university have an exhibit space? If so, could you also advise who is coordinating this aspect?

Tremendous thanks!

‐‐ Raymond V. Boney Director of University Events Division of Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University

Tel: 979‐845‐1112 | Cell: 202‐368‐8009 [email protected] | www.tamu.edu

Dear MarComm Colleagues, 6

Christine

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Christine A. Stanley, Ph.D. Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity Professor, Higher Education Texas A&M University Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 1248 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 Phone: (979) 458‐2905 Email: [email protected] diversity.tamu.edu

From: Mark Dawson Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM Subject: TAMU/NCORE Updates

Howdy!

Texas A&M Diversity Plan – We will be the face of Texas A&M at the conference. So that all the Texas A&M attendees feel capable of responding to basic questions about the Texas A&M Diversity Plan and where others can find this important document as well as status reports, here is the link to the website: http://diversity.tamu.edu/Diversity‐Plan . We strongly recommend that you peruse the Fall 2016 State of Diversity report if you have not already done so. If you only have time for a quick glance, the opening letters by President Young and Dr. Christine Stanley, the executive summary, table of contents, and the discussion/conclusions will help provide a basis for understanding where the institution has been and where it is headed.

7 bus will leave noon on Monday, May 29 and return Saturday, June 3 in the afternoon. Seats on the bus are now available for faculty, staff, and administrators who are interested. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat. Division of Student Affairs affiliates can reserve a seat for $35 round‐trip, and all others can reserve a seat for $50 round‐ trip. Please follow the link below to reserve your seat. https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=584

Thank you!

TAMU/NCORE Ad Hoc Committee

8 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:42 PM To: Lynn Schlemeyer Subject: Reply to emails on issue

We're not issuing a statement but this is the reply to emails:

Thank you for your email. We became aware of the interview yesterday. We do not endorse statements that incite violence.

We have consulted with Dr. Curry's Department Chair, the Dean and him accordingly.

We are unable to share more information at this time but want to acknowledge your concern.

13 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:41 PM To: Kathryn Greenwade Subject: Response to emails

We're not issuing a statement but this is the reply to emails:

Thank you for your email. We became aware of the interview yesterday. We do not endorse statements that incite violence.

We have consulted with Dr. Curry's Department Chair, the Dean and him accordingly.

We are unable to share more information at this time but want to acknowledge your concern.

14 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:40 PM To: Tracy Cullen Subject: Response to issue - Final

Thank you for your email. We became aware of the interview yesterday. We do not endorse statements that incite violence.

We have consulted with Dr. Curry's Department Chair, the Dean and him accordingly.

We are unable to share more information at this time but want to acknowledge your concern.

15 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:32 PM To: Smith, Krista L Cc: Matzke, Chelsea R; Peshek, Samuel M Subject: Re: MKY Texas A&M Today piece?

I'm in with him right now with others and will ask when we wrap.

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On May 9, 2017, at 4:20 PM, Smith, Krista L wrote:

Hi Amy,

Any update on Mr. Young’s piece for Texas A&M Today tomorrow? If we need to hold until next week, please let Sam know as soon as possible so he can make some adjustments for tomorrow’s newsletter.

Thanks!

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16 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 2:52 PM To: Grimes, Daniel E Cc: McCall, John Subject: RE: Chronicle of Higher Ed Annual Survey FY16

Thanks Danny. Looks fine to me.

From: Grimes, Daniel E Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 2:43 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: McCall, John ; Grimes, Daniel E Subject: Chronicle of Higher Ed Annual Survey FY16

Amy

Attached is a DRAFT of the above referenced document. I downloaded the PDF survey for completion. Due to the visibility of this information I wanted to make you aware of the data before I completed the online submission. Should questions come up by the CHE your office will probably be contacted. I report to John McCall, therefore I have copied him in on this document. I welcome any feedback.

Have a good day

Thanks Danny

19 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 2:45 PM To: George, Theodore D; Matthews Pamela R Cc: Karan Watson; August, John R; Chad Wootton Subject: RE: Confidential

Dr. George and all:

Emails on the topic are coming into various leaders. Suggested brief response per your request: Thank you for your email. We became aware of the interview yesterday and have consulted with Dr. Curry. We are unable to share more information at this time but want to acknowledge your concern.

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 5:44 PM To: George, Theodore D Subject: Confidential

Ted,

Thanks for the call. His interview is posted here and entitled (by him) “Killing White People in Context.”

My cell is if you get any media outreach or need to reach me quickly.

I can take the media calls if you care to forward. The university position would likely state (only if contacted) something along the lines of: “Barring direct threats by him to others, Dr. Curry has a first amendment right to offer his personal views on this subject, no matter how incendiary and inappropriate others may consider them to be.”

Regards, Amy

22 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 2:13 PM To: Ben Carter Subject: RE: Job Opportunity - VP for Marketing

Thanks Ben. One person you may want to look at on Linked In is Thaddeus Herrick. Former Wall Street Journal reporter and PR industry veteran who is with a bank in Houston and looking.

From: Ben Carter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 8:02 AM To: Smith, Amy B Subject: Job Opportunity ‐ VP for Marketing

Ms. Smith,

I wanted to inform you of a great job opportunity that has become available at the University of Texas at Tyler. The University is currently looking for a Vice President for Marketing, Brand Strategy and Community Engagement. This is a new cabinet‐level position that reports directly to the President of the University. The Vice President will serve as the University’s chief marketing, brand management, and community engagement officer.

If this position is of interest to you or someone in your professional network, please submit an application or recommend that your colleague do so via the link to our prospective employees page below. To learn more about UT Tyler and the Tyler area, please go to www.uttyler.edu. Additional information is also listed in the job posting. http://www.uttyler.edu/human‐resources/prospective‐employees/employment‐application.php

Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Ben Carter, MBA, SHRM‐CP Senior HR Representative/Training Specialist The University of Texas at Tyler 3900 University Blvd Tyler, TX 75799 Phone: 903‐565‐5968 Fax: 903‐565‐5690

24 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 1:54 PM To: Gabriel Chmielewski Subject: Kellett Attachments: Three Part-Time MarCom Positions for Jan 2017_ABSmith.docx

Ann Kellett ‐ $42/hour

Your part time support person (patsy or other) up to $38/hour

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 1:11 PM To: Schwartz, Elizabeth N ; Steedly, Michelle M ; [email protected] Cc: Abercrombie, Barbara A ; Tobola, Sarah C Subject: Part time positions (3) with your assistance

Elizabeth, Michelle and Rita,

As discussed, the attached document contains the three part‐time position descriptions, parameters, requirements, and pay. Once each is posted, would you please share the link so that I alert soon‐to‐be retirees Lane Stephenson, Ann Kellett and Patsy Albright to apply accordingly with the knowledge of course that it must be publicly posted for a specific time.

Thank you for your counsel. Let me know if you need anything else.

Next up is the full‐time media lead role that will need to be filled soon.

Kind Regards, Amy

26 OFFICE OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DIVISION OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

To: Elizabeth Schwartz, Michelle Steedly, Rita Bowden From: Amy B. Smith Cc: Sarah Tobola, Barbara Abercrombie, Stephanie Fairhurst, Date: January 17, 2017 Re: Proposed Next Steps

Elizabeth and team,

As discussed, we have a need for quick turn on three part-time positions to which three retiring ORP employees would like to apply once posted for consideration. Your team agred to help load the requirements into an appropriate template and post. The hourly rate for each of these is commensurate with the level of experience required. Please let me know if you have questions or concerns. Ideally I would like to post as soon as possible such that we are able to get these positions filled as we move into February.

Note: I understand that you may need to fit the part-time role title as below into an umbrella title already in the system.

Role 1: UNIVERSITY HISTORY WRITER (Part-Time)

The Department of Marketing and Communications (MarCom) at Texas A&M University is seeking a senior-level, part-time employee to assist in writing the history of the university, with particular focus upon 1960 to present day.

In October of 2016, the university celebrated it’s 140th year. While a comprehensive history book was written about the first centennial of the university (published in 1974), no such book has been written to cover the years 1960 – present day.

Responsibilities • Research university archives as well as external news for news of the day in the state and nation surrounding 1960 – present day. • Conduct primary research with stakeholder interviews, working in conjunction with the library and MarCom department to capture both notes for the book and digital audio recordings of the interviews • Meet with the Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer monthly and provide a status report

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• Agree on chapter outline with SVP MarCom • Write chapters of the book to the extent that time allows • Oversee and direct a student intern in support of the book

Requirements • Outstanding writing and editing skills • At least 25 years of experience as a Texas A&M University employee • Experience in media and publishing • A Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred)

Parameters • 16 hours (2 days) per week • One year review • Two year assignment with option for renewal • $55/hour gross pay

To Note • Part-time position • Intellectual property developed in the role will be property of the university

Role 2: OFFICE ASSISTANT AND PROJECT MANAGER (Part-Time)

The Department of Marketing and Communications (MarCom) at Texas A&M University is seeking a part-time employee with senior administrative-level experience to support the team 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities • Team travel coordinator • Verifying travel expense compliance and processing travel expenses • Credit card reconciliation • Project management

Requirements • Outstanding administrative skills • Excellent communicator and ability to represent the department with other departments throughout the university • At least 25 years of experience • At least 10 (ten) years working with Texas A&M travel software and vendors

• Trained and passed all required Texas A&M compliance requirements • At least 10 (ten) years of experience working with the MarCom department

Parameters • 16 hours per week • Based in the office • $38/hour (gross pay) • Annual review

ROLE 3: SENIOR WRITER (Part-Time)

The Department of Marketing and Communications seeks a part time senior writer to assist in writing for senior administrators in the university.

Responsibilities • Senior-level writing to include support for the Office of the President as needed • Contributing to TAMU today • Research and white papers as needed

Requirements • At least 25-years of experience with a minimum 10 years of which in a University setting • Experience working for the Office of the President • Excellent organizational skills

Parameters • Part-time 16-24 hours per week • $42 per hour (gross pay) • Annual review of position

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 1:51 PM To: Gabriel Chmielewski Subject: Stephenson Attachments: Lane Stephenson_Optional Work Arrangement_12.20.2016.docx

$55/hour for Lane not to exceed 16 hours per week

27 OFFICE OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DIVISION OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

To: Lane Stephenson From: Amy B. Smith Date: December 20, 2016 Re: Proposed Next Steps

Dear Lane,

Thank you for our meeting yesterday following your decision earlier this year to opt into the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) at Texas A&M University. Thank you for being a tremendous resource to this university. I hope that you will choose to continue to be part of the team in considering the option outlined below!

I am prepared to offer you the following work arrangement which I have discussed with Human Resources (HR) and the Office of the President, the details of which will be coordinated with HR in January 2017 should you accept.

Beginning in February or March of 2017 following your retirement, we are able to offer a two-year arrangement at the equivalent of two-days, or 16 hours, per week at a rate of $55/hour gross pay, less taxes. The scope of work would be writing a book in collaboration with myself and the Office of Marketing and Communications (MARCOM) about the recent history of the school, from the year 1960 to present day. Please note that the project is capped at 16 hours per week with no overtime pay as an option. It should also be noted that this option would be compensation over and above the Voluntary Separation Program one-time compensation agreement previously confirmed by you and the University; In other words, the VSP is confirmed and not affected by your decision to exercise this option or not.

This assignment would include a dedicated office with computer and equipment necessary to performing the job. Additionally we would be able to hire one-to-two part time research assistants over the course of the arrangement. The research assistants would be current students who could provide needed assistance while at the same time benefitting themselves from a transformative learning experience.

You would report directly to me with a minimum of one status/planning meeting per month. We would work together to find a publishing partner, with first rights given to University Press and/or affiliates. Costs of production and marketing would not be born

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by you but instead negotiated and arranged by the Office of Marketing and Communications in alignment with university policies and legal counsel. While the intellectual property and resulting revenues from sales of the book would belong to the University, we would work with university leadership explore a dedicated fund or recipient organization within the University for any net profits. Should you leave the project on or before the 24th month of the arrangement, then any work product created would belong to the University. Should the demands of the project become greater than the allotted time, I will assist and/or will assign someone to assist.

If interested in this arrangement then please let me know in writing by email or letter on or before January 5, 2017 in order for us to arrange the logistics with our HR partners in a timely fashion. I would like to announce your decision no later than January 9, 2017.

Lane, you are uniquely qualified to lead this effort with the combination of experience, writing skills and wit that you possess, and I hope that you will consider moving forward with this option!

Regardless of your decision about this option, I do hope that you will consider allowing us to give you a proper party to honor your wonderful service to Texas A&M.

Kind Regards,

Amy B. Smith

Cc: Barbara Abercrombie (HR), Elizabeth Schwartz (HR) From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 1:47 PM To: Chad Wootton Cc: Sawtelle Nancy L; Heidick, Venesa A; Randall, Keith M; Cawley, Rusty Subject: RE: Around The Association - May Episode

Thx

From: Chad Wootton Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 1:39 PM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Sawtelle Nancy L ; Heidick, Venesa A ; Randall, Keith M ; Cawley, Rusty Subject: RE: Around The Association ‐ May Episode Importance: High

Amy,

We are ready to lead. Rusty Cawley will be our media coordinator for All Ceremonies. We understand Keith may have started a Media Advisory, we would like to transfer that to Rusty.

We will also accommodate College communicators, AFS and Athletics needs.

Thanks and we are looking forward to a great record setting commencement ceremony month!

Chad

Chad Wootton Associate Vice President for External Affairs Office of The Provost | Public Partnership & Outreach Texas A&M University

Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100 MS 1248 | College Station, TX 77843-1248 Tel. 979.845-4016 | Fax. 979.845.6994 [email protected]

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 1:19 PM To: Chad Wootton

28 Cc: Sawtelle Nancy L ; Heidick, Venesa A Subject: RE: Around The Association ‐ May Episode

Thanks Chad.

Yes on your team handling POC on commencement if you can do so. Let me know and I will ask Keith Randall to support if needed.

We received a request for some photos for athletes from Alan Cannon and Brian Wright is working.

Thanks, Amy

From: Chad Wootton Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 9:21 AM To: Smith, Amy B Cc: Sawtelle Nancy L ; Heidick, Venesa A Subject: RE: Around The Association ‐ May Episode

Amy,

Welcome back, hope you had a chance to relax last week.

For Media at Commencement, Lane Stephenson has served as the POC and coordination during ceremonies? Would you like my team to handle that this year?

This would include local media photography and questions, logistics for parking, in stadium, credentialing, etc.

Additionally, Lane coordinated with Athletics and Association for their videoing and photography. Importance here is that the media types are roaming aimlessly around the arena and interfering with flow of ceremonies or pulling students at random. Extra interest this year in the Kyle Field ceremony.

I have held my reply to AFS until I knew if you wanted Keith Randall or someone else to facilitate? I am happy to have our folks coordinate, but didn’t want to proceed without conversation.

Thanks Chad

From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 12:24 PM To: Marty Holmes Cc: Chad Wootton ; Randy Reyes ; Kelli Hutka ; Michael Benedik Subject: Re: Around The Association ‐ May Episode

29 Randy ‐ I heard that Chad is out for a death in the family. Dr. Benedik ‐ would you be able to offer advice on this?

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On May 5, 2017, at 1:16 PM, Marty Holmes wrote:

Howdy Amy and Chad, Time is of issue.. to get approval. Can you possibly help here?

In the Aggie Spirit,

Marty

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From: Heard, Laura A [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2017 11:44 AM To: Randy Reyes ; Chad Wootton ; Sawtelle Nancy L Cc: Kelli Hutka ; Allie Longoria ; Amarette Renieri ; Kellie Malone Subject: RE: Around The Association ‐ May Episode

I have included Chad and Nancy on this email. The previous was forwarded to them for approval.

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From: Randy Reyes [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 10:36 AM To: Heard, Laura A Cc: Kelli Hutka ; Allie Longoria ;

30 Amarette Renieri ; Kellie Malone Subject: RE: Around The Association ‐ May Episode

Howdy Laura,

I just tried calling your office, but it sounds like you’re deep into diploma rolling right now. We’re finalizing our plans and want to make sure we have the right clearances to film (per my email below). I know you’ve got a ton going on, so let me know if you’ve had a chance to think about my request. Thanks!

Gig ’em, Randy ’01

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From: Randy Reyes Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 9:38 AM To: 'Heard, Laura A' Cc: Kelli Hutka ; Allie Longoria ; Amarette Renieri ; Kellie Malone Subject: RE: Around The Association ‐ May Episode

Howdy Laura,

I hope you’re doing well. We are gearing up to produce another episode of Around The Association that will be similar to what we did last May (i.e., follow a student throughout their graduation day). With that in mind, I wanted to see if we could get approval for the following:

1) Access to the holding area and floor. Specifically, we’d like to be at the 2:00 pm commencement on Thursday, May 11th.

2) Access to place a camera up high within Reed Arena to do a timelapse.

3) The ability to put our step and repeat (i.e., picture backdrop with A&M and Association logos) in the holding area, so we can get some engaging shots of students prior to making their way down to the floor.

Also, not related to video, we produced yard signs to promote our event for new grads (The Next Tradition) and put them around campus yesterday. It would be great if we had the ability to put them outside of Reed during commencement, but I wanted to make sure that there wouldn’t be any issues if we did that.

Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

Gig ’em, Randy ’01

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From: Heard, Laura A [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 1:53 PM To: Randy Reyes Cc: Kelli Hutka Subject: RE: Around The Association ‐ May Episode

Hi Randy,

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing!

~Laura Ann

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From: Randy Reyes [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 12:16 PM To: Heard, Laura A Cc: Kelli Hutka Subject: Around The Association ‐ May Episode

Laura,

Thanks again for allowing us to film commencement in May for our video series. Here’s the episode that we released last night. I hope you enjoy it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_hPX0zrERs

32 Feel free to share. Thanks!

Gig ’em, Randy ’01

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33 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 12:12 PM To: Laylan Copelin Subject: Fwd: Professor comments on blog

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34 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 12:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Professor comments on blog http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/when-is-it-ok-to-kill-whites/

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35 From: Smith, Amy B Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 6:19 AM To: Chad Wootton Cc: Alan Cannon; Brian Wright; Sawtelle Nancy L; Laura Ann Heard; Fairhurst, Stephanie A Subject: Re: Commencement - Photos and Athletics Coordination

Chad, all: to ensure that all is covered, Can we have a brief fifteen minute conference call today with this group at 4 or 5 pm?

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On May 8, 2017, at 6:16 PM, Chad Wootton wrote:

Amy and Alan and Brian,

I had started this email earlier today, but got tied up. I saw a note from Amy this afternoon, that you all might be coordinating some of this already. If we can help on navigating coaches and team mates, I’d like to do so. Let me know what is needed.

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In an attempt to get everyone on same page for commencement ceremonies later this week, the photographs of graduating student athletes and the participation in celebrations by coaches and team members have been an increasingly distracting and last minute scenario.

As such, I sent an email Last year to Jason and Shane with some proposed solutions. I can reiterate:

‐ If you’d like particular photos of student athletes, we are happy to add these to our contract for special photos being taken by Mike Kellett. We would need a list of names and majors in advance in order to make sure we capture them. ‐ For coaches, fellow teammates and family members, we are happy to offer Reserved Seating in the President, Chancellor, BOR guests reserved section, Section 122. This places them right at the stage right side where students walk towards following picking up their diploma. o I should alert you that this section is filling in fast as VIP requests have been on the rise last few years. So if you have any of these we should activate asap. ‐ Media relations – we have had a process by which media (internal (depts, athletics, colleges, etc) and external (BCS Eagle, association) can request access to the floor for photos, images,video etc. Please let us know if Athletics is planning or needing video or photo needs/access and which commencement ceremonies. ‐ Groups on the Floor of Reed Arena… while certain groups (basketball, etc) have access to Reed Arena in different ways than average students… on Commencement Day, we attempt to give each student a similar and collective experience. o For that reason, we have limited other groups (corps units, student orgs, fraternities, sororities, etc) from grouping on the floor to congratulate their fellow members, etc. In particular, past ceremonies have had a “log jam” as additional photo opps, team greetings are arranged, etc. If coaches or teams have particular interest or request, Please work with me on a process for doing this off the Floor in a manner that is less obtrusive to the whole student experience.

36 o This year we also have a ceremony on Kyle Field, and are limiting access to the field to graduates, stage party and Registrar staff. If you have coaches, teams or other athletic staff needs please let me know so we can coordinate access and planning. ‐ Leaving Early… IF you have student athletes who need to leave the ceremony early, please provide us a list in advance. Having athletic or marketing/communication staff escort them out the side doors as we are holding other students accountable for participation throughout the ceremony can create some issues. I believe we can accommodate most requests and again help create a process that doesn’t reflect negatively on the experience of others, or on the student athlete.

Let me know how to assist both Athletics and Marketing & Communications with these opportunities.

Thanks Chad

Chad Wootton Associate Vice President for External Affairs Office of The Provost | Public Partnership & Outreach Texas A&M University

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