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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-2020 CCACCommunity/Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC) Jul\VEgg�r, i The November loth, 2020 Community/Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC) was called to order by Council Member at Large Rachel Tomas -Morgan at 3:30 p.m. virtually via Microsoft Teams. Persons in attendance included the following individuals representing the following entities: Rachel Tomas -Morgan Lori Hamann Troy Warner Sharon L. McBride Shelia Niezgodski Dan Skibins Sheriff Redman Bob Palmer Stephanie Steele Geovanny Martinez Tim Sexton Sarah Galbenski Rachel Ingal Leah Kaczinski Andrew Polaniecki Billy Skoch Gloria Jenkins Pam Claeys Kayla Isenbletter Paige Risser Myron Larimer South Bend Common Council South Bend Common Council South Bend Common Council South Bend Common Council South Bend Common Council South Bend Police Department St. Jo County Police Department Council Attorney City Attorney Assistant City Attorney University of Notre Dame University of Notre Dame Universtity of Notre Dame University of Notre Dame Holy Cross College Holy Cross College St. Mary's College River Park West Neighborhood IUSB IUSB South Bend Realtors rtomasmo@southbendin.gov Ikhamann@southbendin.gov twamer@southbendin. gov smcbride@southbendin.gov sniezgodasouthbendin.gov sskibinsAsouthbendin.gov bredman(&1si cindiana. com bpalmer@southbendin.gov ssteele@southbendin.gov gmartine@southbendin.gov sexton.30@nd.edu sgalbendskia,nd.edu ringal(a),nd.edu Ikaczinski(a),nd.edu apolaniecki(&hcc-nd. edu bskoch@hcc-nd.edu gparadiso 1 @saintmarys.edu pamclaeys552@sbcglobal.net kisenble@iusb.edu prisser@umail.iu.edu sbarearealtors.org Committee Chair Rachel Tomas -Morgan opened the meeting and proceeded to give the floor for campus updates. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME UPDATES/CONCERNS: Tim Sexton- Office of Public Affairs- The University of Notre Dame, echoed Sarah and Rachel's sentiment. Notre Dame received attention from the Clemson game, and it had been called a super spreader. He wants people to understand that all students on campus were tested before that game. We have continued surveillance, and hopefully, everyone will keep things minimal. He commended the students for working hard this semester. He shared could Notre Dame have done some things differently, yes, but we have learned some things. When we come back in February, we will be in a much better position. Sarah Galbenski- Notre Dame Student Government, shared they are in their last week of classes. The primary concern is that all students would get through the last week safely. Exit testing will start this Thursday because students need to leave twenty-four (24) hours after their last final. There was a great atmosphere on campus after the Clemson game. It was a bit concerning as a super spreader event, but hopefully, that would be mitigated after exit testing this coming week. The win was a morale boost as all the students leave for a restorative break. Rachel Ingal- Notre Dame- shared they hope the students are staying focused on their health in this last week. We don't want to transmit this virus to other communities. We are on the last stretch and want everyone to make it home safely. HOLY CROSS COLLEGE UPDATES/CONCERNS: Andrew Polaniecki — Dean of Students- shared they are making testing available for students before they depart. They are finishing what they consider a successful semester of learning. Mr. Polaniecki shared the students would come back on February third (3`d ) and they do have the option to learn virtually in January. Basketball teams will continue to stay on campus through the long break and will be following covid procedures. They have a covid plan to implement concerning the games that will be held on campus. Billy Skoch — Student at Holy Cross- shared our student body has had a long semester, but they see the break coming and will continue to work hard. Many events are being offered to help the students make it through the final stretch of classes. He believed the students had done a great job at Holy Cross following protocol. Billy shared everything the students had learned this semester would help them adjust better when they come back. SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE UPDATES/CONCERNS: Gloria Jenkins- Interim Vice President for Student Affairs- reported there would be no student representative available for today. Covid has been their number one(1) priority. They want the students to finish strong with their finals, and she commended the students and the Tri-Campus community for working together. They will resume classes on February 1', 2021. They will be providing a couple of days off during the spring semester at the student's request to have mental health days. For this reason, they will be coming back a couple of days earlier than the other campuses. INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND UPDATES/CONCERNS: Paige Risser- Director of Communications and Marketing- stated the number of positive covid cases on their campus had been extremely low. The public dashboard is updated every Wednesday, and we will continue to offer the testing for as long as needed. The Spring semester starts January 191h° and the first (1 St) three (3) weeks are online. The students will be back in person on February 81h Kayla Isenbletter -Student Government President- shared from a student perspective they are doing pretty well, but morale seemed to be failing a bit as students get closer to break. The American 2 Democracy Project and Political Science Club held events for the election. There was a debriefing for students to express their feelings, which went over well. The Active Minds organization is working on mental health awareness events as they get closer to finals. They are checking in with student affairs to work on ways to improve the compliance rate concerning testing. She shared they continue to work on communication, social distancing, and following guidelines as well as staying mentally and physically healthy. They will be promoting a survey with the Chancellor about the supportive services available to students, such as the food pantry, health and wellness, and counseling. Chair Tomas -Morgan opened the floor for discussion. Chair Tomas -Morgan had the first (I") question, asking the campuses to share the percentage increase of students moving off campus this last semester. Holy Cross shared they didn't see much change. They were around ninety-five percent (95%) full. They didn't make many changes due to feeling their campus stayed safe and never ran out of isolation space. Saint Mary's shared they were at capacity. They had a few immune -compromised students who wanted to do remote learning, but otherwise, they were at capacity. Notre Dame stated they had a few more living off -campus and stopped the study abroad program. There was not a significant change in the number of students living on campus. Chair Tomas -Morgan proceeded to ask what the campuses' NAIA regulations are and will the games be open to the public. Holy Cross replied the games would have one (1) or two (2) guests per player for the home team. Then the game will be filled with Tri-Community members but not open to the public. Chair Tomas -Morgan asked if any other campus would like to speak to the winter athletic :set-up on their campuses. Saint Mary's said they are closed to the public; just students may attend the games. Also, they would only be playing teams within their conference, and the games will be live -streamed. Notre Dame stated they were working on some new seating arrangements and will not be open to the full public. They have Hockey games this weekend, and the athletic team is working closely with Dr. Fox concerning whom may attend. Notre Dame is a member of the Big Ten and needs to follow the conference rules. IUSB shared that none of their basketball games will be open to the public. Myron Laromer, with South Bend Realtors, 1357 Northside Blvd, South Bend, IN, asked, did the price of houses increasing and the shortage of homes impact student housing cost this year. Notre Dame shared they had not heard of pricing increases or any concerns with rental prices. Leah Kaczinski student at Notre Dame stated she hadn't heard any complaints concerning price increases for student living. CITY OF SOUTH BEND UPDATES/CONCERNS: Dan Skibins, Captain with the South Bend Police Departement, shared he oversees officers that deal with gun violence. They focused on two different violent groups that caused a surge of deaths within October. They will continue their efforts to curve gun violence. Chair Tomas -Morgan asked for Mr. Skibins to give an update concerning the police post on Eddy Street. Captain Skibins stated he wasn't aware of the post. Councilmember Troy Warner shared he believed this would be a place for officers to stop and do reports, but last he knew, the building was not being utilized. Councilmember Warner asked Captain Skibins to clarify. Captain Skibins stated yes, it sounds like the building would be used for meetings and roll call. Chair Tomas -Morgan asked for an update from the Sheriffs office. Sheriff Redman proceeded to give an update on a new traffic unit. This unit would be for complaints and concerns. The department had been able to receive grants this year. The latest grant was for social services. He shared the money will allow for assisting violent domestic victims quicker than what was currently happening. Pam Claeys, River Park West, South Bend, IN, asked would the traffic unit be outside the City limits but within the County limits. Sheriff Redman replied by stating yes. It would be outside the City limits and primarily County. RESIDENTS/NEIGHBORS UPDATES AND CONCERNS: Pam Claeys, River Park West, South Bend, IN, gave an update concerning parking tickets and maintenance. The parking tickets had not been an issue due to the minimal amount of students. She shared the only maintenance that had been addressed was mowing, and there was an abandoned trailer, but it was being taken care of with the help of Code Enforcement. She shared how someone could donate empty ink or toner cartridges by turning them into the River Park library. She ended her update by sharing information about a food drive that would be taking place. Councilmember Shelia Niezgodski asked the Sheriff if the domestic violence outreach would encumber only the County. He replied, yes, that is correct, but if there is any way we can assist our law enforcement partners within other cities, he would try and help. Chair Tomas -Morgan shared updates from the Common Council Meeting on Monday, November 9`h, 2020, concerning mask -wearing, social distancing, and hand washing. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann added that the County Council would be meeting tonight concerning the County's mandatory mask -wearing. 4 Councilmember Warner said he didn't believe there would be an opportunity for the public to talk at the County Council meeting tonight. He proceeded to share condolences to Notre Dame concerning the tragedy that took place on Ironwood road. Councilmember Warner continued to share there is quite a bit of new development happening in that area. There will be a new grocery store on the South end of campus and some growth on South Bend Avenue. He believed the group would be key to addressing some of the growing pangs that have been felt in that neighborhood and surrounding area. Chair Tomas -Morgan shared January 201h and March 161h were the dates set for the 2021 meetings. She would like to find out from the campuses if the January meeting might need to be changed to a February date. She stated she would be following up with the student body representatives concerning this topic. Chair Tomas -Morgan said, Happy Holidays, be safe, and adjourned the CCAC meeting at 4:18 p.m. Respectfully Yours, 6�a a,4, Rachel Tomas -Morgan Committee Chair 5