P&S Faculty Advisory Board Meeting 10/31/12

Participants: Stefan Flores, Peggy Tseng, Nick White, Angelina Gomes, Matthew Lee, Alexander Bandin, Paco Kang, Dr. Mellman, Dr. Haddad, Dr. Lefkowitch, Dr. Devlin, Dr. Lewis, Dr. P. Spitalnik, Dr. Armstrong-Coben, Dr. Hripcsak, Dr. Loeb, Dr. Dickstein, Staci Ripkey, Arianis Batista, Lola Grillo, Mack Brickley, James Marvel, Rosemarie Scilipoti, Maggie Gordon

Introduction:  Introduction of Peggy Tseng, P&S Club President, along with Stefan Flores and two first year representatives, Alexander Bandin and Alexander Sisti, and new Faculty Advisory Board members: Dr. Devlin, Dr. Spitalnik, Dr, Amiel, and Dr. Hutcherson,  Introduction of Maggie Gordon, P&S Club Graduate Intern

Student Club Presentations:  Triathlon Club presentation by Lola Grillo o Swim at Riverbank Park, bike in Central Park/NJ, run around the city o Team dinners twice a semester o Competitions around the city o New race jerseys o Mostly P&S students, but open to all CUMC  P-SOOP (Physicians and Surgeons Outdoor Orientation Program): program within Wilderness Medicine Club presentation by James Marvel and Mack Brickley o Worked w/ admissions to gauge interest among admitted students o Spring training trip for leaders during Memorial Day Weekend (Harriman State Park) . Established protocols and leader training o Fall P-SOOP trip (13 participants and six leaders) in the Catskills o Three night/four day trip, cut short to two night/three day . Overwhelmingly positive feedback . Pre-orientation . Possible for Dental students to join the trip next year as well o Future plans . Expand numbers (participants and leaders) . More rigorous spring training program, incorporate more wildness medicine . Lower costs ($175/person) . Gear independence

Old Business:  Orientation o Parents day orientation in lieu of parent’s day for first year o CUMC Kick-Off Party – new this year . All CUMC schools attended, fabulous event at armory . Food, potato sack races, DJ, dance lessons . Maybe combine club fair w/ CUMC Kick-Off Party?  Club Fair o Well-attended and most clubs were there to represent their organizations o Possibly moving to two levels/spaces for next year to decrease crowding

New Business:  Fall Fund Appeal o Outsourcing the Fall fund appeal mailing assembly to Columbia Morningside Mailroom o Students wouldn’t then be able to add personalized notes  Club Leader Transitions o Happening in early January  Club Evaluation o Number of clubs sustainable? o Maybe we are nearing the limit o How many clubs can we fund? . We will further consider this  Re-integration of Club Leaders after MCY o We will have an event in March to reintroduce 2014 into P&S Club

Director Update:  Rosemarie will send out 2012-2013 budget updates soon

Upcoming Events:  BHP Fall show “My Favorite Year” on Thursday November 1st at 8pm, Friday November 2nd at 8pm, Saturday, November 3rd at 2pm and 8pm  30th Annual Dr. John C. Wood Memorial Rugby Tournament – Saturday, November 3rd from 11pm – 6pm at Columbia Baker field  Musical Monday – Monday November 19th at 6pm  Dance Showcase December 7th and 8th