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University of Houston – Downtown
Center for Public Deliberation Second Annual Report
Fall 2008 – Fall 2009
Prepared for the Council of Public Policy Education Compiled by:
Windy Y. Lawrence, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor & Director
UHD Center for Public Deliberation
UHD CPD Second Annual Report Fall 2008 – Fall 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction……………………………………………………………………..page 2 Question 1…………………………………………………………………………page 3 Question 2…………………………………………………………………………page 7 Question 3………………………………………………………………………...page 13 Question 4…………………………………………………………………………page 16 Additional UHD CPD Initiatives………………………………………….page 17
Appendix 1: Question 1
A. Analysis of Houston Healthcare forum questionnaires for Houston B. Health Care Forum Flier Dec. 4, 2008 C. List of Moderators, Recorders, Volunteers, & Video Participants for Health Care Forums D. Health Care Participant Registration List E. Health Care Houston Leader Contacts (Lists 1,2,3) F. Record of Meetings with List Serve Leaders G. Health Care Forum Spanish Flier H. Health Care Post-Questionnaire (English & Spanish) I. UHD CPD Master Distribution List – Evidence of Citizen Capacity Building J. Health Care Forum Organizing Matrials
• Logistics letter to Forum Participants • HC Agendas for Central, Scenic Woods, and McGovern – Stella Link Libraries • Moderator Agendas for Central, Scenic Woods, and McGovern – Stella Link Libraries • Directions for volunteers
K. Health Care Forum Planning Document L. Student Essays
Appendix 2: Support for Question 2
A. Achieving the Dream Initiative – Full Report B. ATD Team Representative Directions for Forum Presentation C. Implementation Team Overall Duties Handout D. Student Lounge Power Point Presentation at Student Town Hall Meeting E. Dateline newspaper article F. Email from Associate Dean (11-2-09)
Appendix 3: Support for Question 3
A. Houston Chronicle article B. UHD CPD Newsletter C. Power Point Presentation to the Executive Council on Student Success D. Skyline News Article 1 (4-1-09) E. Skyline News Article 2 (4-17-09)
Appendix 4: Support for Question 4
A. CPD Associate Expectations Appendix 5: Additional UHD CPD Initiatives
A. NIF Workshop Participant list B. City of Houston Digital Inclusion Public Engagement Design Proposal
Appendix 6: Letters of Appreciation
A. Letter of Appreciation from Gene Preuss, Achieving the Dream Director B. Letter of Appreciation from Nicole Robinson, Director of the Digital Inclusion Project for the City of Houston (an initiative by Mayor Bill White).
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INTRODUCTION
This report attempts to document the lessons of the CPD over the last year in response to questions that the National Issues Forums (NIF) and University of Houston Downtown (UHD) Center for Public Deliberation (CPD) co-designed. Specifically, we were interested in learning about four specific questions:
1. What have you learned about what moderators, conveners, and others involved in organizing forums have to do to create an environment that fosters making deliberative decisions together?
2. What are you learning about how forums and follow-up activities can generate commitments to action together? What was the impact (if any) of the deliberative forums on community problem-solving?
3. What was your experience (if any) in reporting the outcomes of forums to policy makers, the media, or anyone else? How did others receive the information?
4. When reflecting on your second year, what went well and what was more challenging? What changes might you make in the institute’s work moving into year three? What questions did you work raise and how might your explore them in collaboration with Kettering?
The lessons documented in this report come from the 36 deliberative forums the CPD held between December of 2008 and November of 2009. CPD organized, designed, and moderated the following forums:
• December 4, 2008. Coping with the Cost of Health Care National Issues Forums. (Six simultaneous forums were held in collaboration with the National Issues Forums and the Houston Public Library. The forums were held at the Central location, the McGovern-Stella Link location, and the Scenic Woods location.)
• February 25, 2009. 5:45 pm – 8 pm. Achieving the Dream Forum: What Does a Good Education Mean to Each of Us? (Four simultaneous forums were held in collaboration with Achieving the Dream at UHD.)
• March 4, 2009, 5:45 pm – 8 pm. Achieving the Dream Forum: Why Are Some Students Not Succeeding? (Four simultaneous forums were held in collaboration with Achieving the Dream at UHD.)
• March 11, 2009, 5:45 pm – 8 pm. Achieving the Dream Forum: Picture a Community Where All Students Can Do Their Best. (Four simultaneous forums were held in collaboration with Achieving the Dream at UHD.)
• March 25, 2009, 5:45 pm – 8 pm. Achieving the Dream Forum: What Specific Actions Do We Want to Take? (Four simultaneous forums were held in collaboration with Achieving the Dream at UHD.)
• March 30, 2009, 11:45 am – 1:30 pm. Coping with the Cost of Health Care National Issues Forum. (A NIF forum was held at UHD.)
• April 1, 2009, 11:45 am – 1:30 pm. Coping with the Cost of Health Care National Issues Forum. (A NIF forum was held at University of Houston - Downtown.)
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• April 6, 2009, 11:45 am – 1:30 pm. Coping with the Cost of Health Care National Issues Forum. (A NIF forum was held at University of Houston-Downtown.)
• April 8, 2009, 6 pm – 7:30 pm, Achieving the Dream University Action Forum for all of UHD Community held in collaboration with Achieving the Dream at UHD.
• July 15, 2009, 2 pm – 4 pm, Fifth Ward Digital Inclusion Meeting (The CPD served as a consultant for the City of Houston to design, facilitate, and record this meeting in the Fifth Ward of Houston.)
• October 17, 2009, 1pm -3 pm, The Energy Problem: Choices for an Uncertain Future National Issues Forum (A NIF Forum was held at UHD at our moderator workshop in collaboration with National Issues Forums and Colorado State University Center for Public Deliberation at UHD).
• October 18, 2009, 1 pm – 3 pm, Too Many Children Left Behind: How Can We Close the Achievement Gap (A NIF Forum was held at UHD at our moderator workshop in collaboration with National Issues Forums and Colorado State University Center for Public Deliberation at UHD.)
• October 28, 2009, 11 am – 1 pm, Achieving the Dream at UHD: National Issues Forum (Five simultaneous forums were held in collaboration with Achieving the Dream at UHD.)
• November 5, 2009, 11:30 am – 1 pm, Public Dialogue: Islam & Christianity. (A dialogue was organized by UHD CPD Interim Director, Paul Fortunato, at UHD.)
Question 1. What have you learned about what moderators, conveners, and others involved in organizing forums have to do to create an environment that fosters making deliberative decisions together? UHD CPD’s mission is partly to provide more opportunities for Houston citizens to deliberate. Thanks, in part, to our collaboration with the Kettering Foundation and NIF, we have made tremendous strides in our first two years to fulfill this mission. From December of 2008 to November of 2009, UHD CPD held a total of 36 deliberative forums. We selected the issues of our forums with the help of the CPD advisory board and the funding that was raised to help support these larger initiatives. We shall describe these forums and provide documentation in order to explore the lessons we gained in our contributions to these important initiatives. Figure 1: Participant Discusses Cost of Health Care on Dec. 4, 2008
In order to respond to the first question, we will begin detailing our learnings from our forums on health care. On December 4, 2008, UHD CPD, in collaboration with the Houston Public Library, held six simultaneous forums in three geographic locations. In all, there were over 169 registered participants with over 120 citizens who showed up to
participate in the forums (See Appendix 1 D). We also held three more forums in March
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of 2009. Indeed, these forums were a critical part of fulfilling our CPD mission to provide Houston citizens more opportunities to deliberate. In fact, we learned from the analysis of our surveys that for 80.9 percent of the health care forum participants, this forum was the first they had ever attended (see Appendix 1A for complete analysis of Houston surveys). We learned from the health care forums how essential it is that careful attention is paid to: (1) diversity and inclusion in recruiting and organizing, (2) organization at the event, (3) the importance of collaborative relationships, and (4) the important role that UHD students played in contributing their own reflections to our joint learning agreement with the NIF.
(1) Attention to diversity and inclusion in recruiting and organizing. UHD CPD learned, in preparation for the city-wide health care forum, that very few organizations focus on capacity building of everyday citizens. It seems that most organizations are more in touch with experts and leaders in their community. For UHD CPD, we believe the need for citizen capacity building is an opportunity for us to help provide an important service to the Houston community. Thus, we are building an on-going data base of everyday citizens that care about democracy and being active in community decision making (see current data base in Appendix 1I). Between 2008 and 2009, the CPD built citizen capacity in four main ways, including (a) relationship building, (b) an email flier campaign, (c) working to attract media coverage, and (d) using the help of students and their networks. First, Dr. Lawrence, the CPD Director, set up meetings with organizations throughout Houston that could help us build a diverse data base of collaborative relationships. According to CPD records, between February and November, she met with over 96 different organizations in order to introduce them to UHD CPD’s mission and to ask for their help (see record of meetings in Appendix 1F). We learned relationship building is often one of the most time consuming and invisible stages in deliberation work, but has proved to be one of the most vital stages to the amount of success we have achieved in a short amount of time. Second, once we established a strong data base of relationships, we embarked on an email flier campaign. We wanted to also mail flyers to improve accessibility, but as is often a reality in this work, we were limited by our funding. We researched and identified an additional 126 contacts in health-related organizations in Houston, called these contacts, and sent them fliers to send out on their email distribution lists (See Appendix 1 E for list of contacts). Third, we set up several meetings with media contacts in Houston to pitch the story, which led to a successful interview on FOX The Black Voice, a local Houston talk show. The full interview can be watched at: http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/news.html From working to secure media, however, another lesson was also reinforced for us – you can’t predict the media. Unfortunately, the day of our event conflicted
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with the investiture of the new UH Chancellor. The Chancellor asked that others in the university system not try to pitch media coverage so that she could secure the attention of the media and thus we were unable to pitch any stories for coverage of our health care forums. For this reason, I think an unintended lesson is that shooting for coverage before the event allows you a little more flexibility and also helps to get word out to participants. Further, since we know that the media won’t always be available to cover outcomes, we were careful to register all participants so that we could follow up with them after the event and let them know what became of their participation. Fourth, we learned that our UHD students were invaluable as participants, moderators, and conveners and recruiters. Our students worked to invite individuals in their networks and to persuade their professors to offer students extra credit for their participation. I believe this was an important learning for the CPD. That is, when students are a part of organizing, age seems to be less of an obstacle as it is typically thought to be in other civic participation activities. In fact, our age diversity was impressive with those people between the ages of 18 and 30 being the highest rate of attendance at 38.3 percent. We believe the diversity of our students encouraged a diverse network of “shoulder tapping.” We measured for diversity in race and had the following breakdown:
African Americans 15.2 percent Hispanics 58.7 percent American Indian or Native 19.6 percent White 2.2 percent Other 4.3 percent
A complete analysis of the Houston health care forum questionnaires is located in Appendix 1A. Students were also instrumental, in collaboration with the Houston Public Library, in moderating the forums. All of the students who moderated enrolled in COMM 3318, Facilitating Public Deliberation, and received many compliments on their moderating skills (To see syllabus for COMM 3318 see Appendix 2A, and to see those who moderated, see Appendix 1C).
Fifth, we made a conscious effort to create an inclusive environment for Hispanics whose first language was not English. We anticipated that language barriers might present an obstacle to these individual’s participation. However, since Hispanics are a large percentage of those currently being affected by the cost of health care, we knew their participation was critical. Thus, in order to attempt to overcome possible language barriers, we worked with UHD Spanish professors William Nowak and Edwin Padilla and the Kettering Foundation to contract with them to translate the issue guide, the questionnaire, and the fliers into Spanish (See Appendix 1 G & H). We included the Spanish flier in our email campaign. In addition, we worked with our bilingual UHD student moderators to hold a forum entirely in Spanish. The Spanish forum, however, lacked the diversity of non-Spanish speaking participants. We believe this was a trade-off with this particular forum – one that had both benefits and costs to the quality of
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the deliberation. However, we do believe our attention to making the forum inclusive to Hispanics resulted in our particularly high turn-out of Hispanics at these forums.
(2) Organization at the event Because of the sheer mass of participants at the health care forums, we had to be cognizant that all individuals helped run the forums had organized information and clear communication. Many of the participants commented to Dr. Lawrence after the event that it was one of the most organized events of this size that they had ever attended. Students, in particular, noted that they learned of the important role that hard work and attention to communication played in the success of the organization during the event (see Appendix 1J to see the letter that went out to all participants, the agendas that went out to all participants, the moderator agendas that went out to all moderators and recorders, and the volunteer directions that went out to all volunteers and time keepers.) (3) Importance of collaborative relationships. UHD CPD worked in partnership with the Houston Public Library, which was instrumental in providing the space for the deliberative forums, providing food, parking, and funding for video taping, easels, markers and paper. We learned that when working with others in the planning stage, detailed documents that clearly delineate roles are critical. UHD CPD, therefore, developed a detailed working plan to help facilitate our planning (see Appendix 1K). As aforementioned, we built relationships with many in the community that ultimately helped our event succeed.
(4) Important role that UHD students played in contributing their own reflections to our joint learning agreement with National Issues Forums Institute. Not only did students play an important role in participating, moderating, volunteering, and recruiting, but they also wrote essays in response to National Issues Forums’ query: “What have you learned about what moderators, conveners, and others involved in organizing forums have to do to create an environment that fosters making deliberative decisions together?” (the students’ full essays are included in Appendix 1L). In general, students noted that they learned:
a. The importance of trained, neutral moderators. b. The need for people to be willing to sacrifice their time. c. The importance of an issue guide to provide structure,
organization, and purpose to the forums. d. The importance of someone to keep time. Students noted that
time keeping nonverbally communicated respect for people’s time and assured that all aspects of the topic could be covered. They also noted that it was important that organizers and moderators understand and consider how different cultures view time management.
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e. The importance of open-minded and respectful moderators and participants and the critical role that ground rules play in establishing this norm.
f. The need for moderators to create an atmosphere that is accepting of different opinions and openness to different points of view.
g. The need for moderators to be comfortable and confident with their ability to manage conflict.
h. The need for moderators to know their subject thoroughly. i. The importance of the role of recording and note taking. j. The need for people to value citizenship, democracy, and
equality. k. How much work goes into sustaining a democracy. l. The importance that moderators have the skills to build trust
and a welcoming tone with the participants Question 2: What are you learning about how forums and follow-up activities can generate commitments to action together? What was the impact (if any) of the deliberative forums on community problem-solving? In order to answer this question, I would like to describe the deliberation initiative that UHD CPD ran on student success from February of 2009 to April of 2009. UHD CPD is still involved in supporting the resulting on-going action (see full report in Appendix 2A). Figure 2: Participants Discuss Student Success in spring of 2009
In the Spring of 2009, over 100 different individuals from various ethnic, racial, religious, political backgrounds, as well as different roles in the community (staff, faculty, students, community members of various ranks) were involved or participated in a series of deliberative forums (five forums in total - 2 hours each in length). Launched by the CPD in partnership with Achieving the Dream (ATD), these consecutive forums immersed community members in an intensive visioning and planning process that
included a study of the current achievement gap that is affecting college students and their success, and ways in which all members of the internal and external UHD community might address this issue to help more college students succeed. In the summer of 2008, we held three one-time NIF forums. After these forums, we learned from many leaders that they wanted to know what action would come from these forums and how their input would be used. In collaboration with Achieving the Dream, we decided to hold the extended “dialogue-to-action” forums in response to this feedback.
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Overarching Goal of Initiative The overarching goal for the student success initiative was to build the capacity of students, faculty, staff, and Houston citizens to engage in college reform at UHD, to build justice-oriented models for academic and other types of support for college students, and to establish a network of activists who will advocate for supportive educational policies and practices. Through building this type of activity, we set several important supporting goals. Supporting Goals
A. To increase understanding about the need to help more students succeed at UHD.
B. To expand the understanding of who can help improve college success. C. To encourage commitment to find common ground between the varied
perspectives on the issue. D. To build confidence those community members with diverse views can
talk together about difficult subjects. E. To develop a better understanding and more trust between participants. F. To empower participants to develop ideas and work together for action. G. To build and strengthen community projects and policy around student
success. H. To build students’ civic skills and knowledge by supporting students in the
development of high quality deliberation skills. I. To establish a culture of dialogue and deliberation across and among
various groups within the UHD community.
In our UHD CPD report on this initiative (see Appendix 2A), we demonstrated measurable success for all of our supporting goals. However, in response to the joint learning agreement between NIF and UHD CPD, a focus on the lessons learned about forums and follow-up activities and their role in generating commitment to action is warranted. Role of Forums Many lessons were learned about the role of forums in generating commitment to action. Certainly, in our U.S. culture (and UHD culture), there is a bias against “just talk.” It seems that many of our leaders (business, education, political, etc.) spend the vast majority of their time in meetings, largely one-way information meetings, that tends to generate very little genuine dialogue or commitment to action. When meetings are not one-way, many of the meetings are riddled with unproductive conflict. We believe these realities are partly why many hold a cautious cynicism about deliberation. The forums that were held on student success modeled a different type of meeting. The forums generated commitment to action in that they: (1) built trust and understanding of diverse perspectives and community members; (2) helped build “atypical” relationships; and (3) created an organizing structure through which participants could work together for action.
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First, the forums built trust and understanding of diverse perspective and community members. That is, professors, students, staff, and external community members, were able to talk to each other as equals, which is rare in other arenas of the university. For instance, in the classroom, professors have grading power, but they are also evaluated by students. For this reason, both students and professors are generally less likely to speak up about their concerns. The deliberative forums, on the other hand, were designed to allow for a safe space for people to explore their differences together. So, for example, professors and students could equally share their perspectives and frustrations with the various issues, such as communication in the classroom, grading, syllabus policies, etc. In fact, in one of the forums, when participants returned to the second forum, they asked that a new ground rule be added to ask students to please speak up as much as possible. Student participation seemed to increase the longer participants talked together, which supports our findings that there was an increase in trust between participants. Our participant questionnaire indicated that 74% of participants said their ability to discuss issues openly and frankly increased. Because nobody had to prove they were right, and power was more equally distributed than is typical in a university setting, the conversation seemed to “move” and begin considering a larger picture. In fact, 100% of our questionnaire respondents indicated that their understanding of others’ attitudes and beliefs increased (see full analysis of questionnaires in Appendix 2A). Second, we learned the forums helped build “atypical” relationships. In essence, we found that collaborative, egalitarian relationships formed between professors and students, students and advisors, advisors and professors, students and community members, etc. These types of relationships seem critical to creating a more collaborative culture that is focused on student success and generating more enthusiasm and commitment to action that is still presently on-going. Third, the forums created an organizing structure through which participants could work together for action. In the final forum, participants were asked to brainstorm action ideas and then prioritize them together. They were told that their top four ideas – in combination with the other groups’ top four ideas – would be presented and voted on at a university-wide action forum. We asked people from the community to join exploratory/implementation teams to help work with the leaders of the university to bring their ideas into fruition. In essence, we learned it is not enough to simply tell people “to get involved” and “use your voice.” Individuals within institutions stand little chance of successful change through deliberation if institutions are not more conscious about embedding institutional practices that support deliberative action. Role of Follow-up Activities We also learned that follow-up activities and structured avenues for action are instrumental in creating sustained commitment to change. The follow-up activities we organized that we believe enabled our success included: (1) a university-wide action forum, (2) four exploratory teams made up of community members, and (3) a person who served as a “tracker” for on-going support.
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Figure 3: Former President Max Castillo joins action forum to “listen.”
First, we planned a university-wide action forum with almost 100 people in attendance including many of the top UHD leaders, such as UHD President Max Castillo of UHD, David Bradley, Vice President of Finance, Michelle Sabino, Executive Director of University Advancement, Sue Davis, Executive Director of Public Affairs, Gene Preuss, Director of Achieving the Dream, Ed Apodaca, Vice President of Student Affairs, and others. In this forum, the
participants gave the speeches and the university leaders were in the audience to listen. Typically, at universities, leaders give the speeches and members of UHD listen. This switch in roles is a change in university culture and how change is typically approached. This change generated excitement and brought others in who may not have had the time to commit to the eight hours of discussion. We played a slide show of the event set to music to start off the event, which can be viewed on the CPD website at: http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/slideshow.html We also downloaded the slide show to YouTube and sent it out to all university members on the UHD university-wide list serve. The feedback from the university members was much larger and much more energetic than we have received on any deliberative report that we have sent out. We learned from this feedback of the importance of finding more creative ways to communicate outcomes in addition to the more traditional, formal reports. We also had a representative from each of the four deliberation teams to present their four ideas to the community. In order to ensure that all the representatives understood how to structure their speech, we gave each team representative detailed directions (see Appendix 2B). After all four teams presented their four ideas (for sixteen ideas total), we used clicker turning point technology to conduct a range vote. This technology was particularly successful because it allowed participants to instantly see where the energy resided with the sixteen ideas and to quickly limit the ideas to four. Too often, in deliberative processes, the discussion just stops at “thank you for all of your input – it will all be considered.” However, this is sometimes frustrating to participants because it is unrealistic that leaders can take every person’s input into consideration. By creating four implementation teams, it allowed people to focus their energies on the four top ideas in the community (all ideas and range vote results are documented in Appendix 2A). Second, once the four top ideas were selected, people were asked to sign up for a team before they left the action forum. The Exploratory/Implementation teams were formed to empower diverse members to achieve action using non-traditional avenues for action (see Appendix 2C for handouts that explained expectations for those who joined
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Implementation Teams). Instead of community members supporting leaders to take action, community members, in this initiative, were asking leaders to support them in taking action. More and more people who are not in traditional change/leadership positions are assuming leadership positions and working to create change at UHD. Third, we learned of the importance of a tracker for on-going support. After the NIF Forum we held on student success in the summer of 2008, we noticed that some in leadership were frustrated that they did not know what happened as a result of the deliberative forums we held on student success. From this, we learned that we must find a way to communicate some of the tangible “actions” that were resulting from our dialogue and deliberation so that we not make people more cynical that deliberation was merely “just talk” with “no action”. For this reason, every decision we made on the second set of forums considered how we could move toward action. We also decided to name the student success forums “Dialogue-to-Action Circles,” so that we could address people’s concerns that the forums would stop at discussion. As Director, Dr. Lawrence volunteered for Achieving the Dream to track the success of the forums and asked all chairs to submit their minutes when they meet, which then were posted on the CPD website. We learned that minutes increased the transparency and the communication of the happenings at these meetings, which made it easier for the tracker to communicate to others what “outcomes” were occurring. However, we also learned it is difficult to get people to take minutes and submit them. For some reason, people seem reluctant to take minutes. As of October of 2009, many actions have been “tracked” by UHD CPD as a result of the student success forums. While we have worked hard to track actions, we can never measure all of the indirect actions and outcomes that have resulted from these discussions. For instance, the Associate Dean of the Department of Arts & Humanities sent out an email talking about the importance of student engagement and academic success (Appendix 2F). These actions were sent out in an email to all participants in the initiative in September of 2009 in order to keep all participants informed about how their input was creating change. The “outcomes/actions” are as follows: Figure 4: Lourdes Ledesma (middle), Assistant Registrar, UHD Alumni and Chair of Student Lounge Committee Presents at Student Government Town Hall
Implementation / Exploratory Team 1: STUDENT LOUNGE. Chair: Lourdes Ledesma (Registrar’s Office). Members: Cynthia Santos(Registrar’s Office), Sylvia Medellin(Academic Advising); James Duvall (UHD Alumni), David Bradley (Administration & Finance), Richard Sebastiani (Sports & Fitness), Spencer Lightsy (Admissions), Nicholas Martinez (Student President of Campus Activities Board),
Delecia Vallot (UHD student), Chris McCall (Facilities Management), and Michelle Falcon (Student Activities)
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Summary of progress outcomes:
• The chair of this committee, who is Assistant Registrar at UHD and also a UHD alumnus, held a student town hall to discuss student lounge with more students and get them involved (see the power point of this presentation in Appendix 2D and see article printed in UHD student newspaper, Dateline, discussing the Dialogue-to-Action initiative in Appendix 2E).
• The chair sat on the Student Government Association panel to talk to inform students about the history of the dialogue-to-action forums and the quest to work on bringing about a student lounge that emerged from the forums.
• This team recruited for a diverse membership, particularly focusing on students and faculty (which are difficult bodies to gain a commitment).
• They held over 12 inclusive meetings – which have been open invitation to faculty, students, alumni, and staff.
• They visited both the UH University Center and the Rice University Center Student Union to research what all they offered students in their student spaces.
• They researched physical spaces in One Main building to determine possibilities for a student lounge space.
• They researched the history of the “game room” that used to exist on the 2nd floor and “student lounge” that used to exist on the 3rd floor.
• They developed a survey for students to get input on for design of lounge. • They researched and developed needed measurements for the needed space in
the lounge. • They developed blue print plans for the lounge. • They worked to create a power point presentation for decision-makers using the
power point presentation that UH developed as a model. Implementation / Exploratory Team 2: BUILD PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. Chair: Steve Markert (Career Services). Members: Dr. Maria Bhattacharjee (Urban Ed, BESO), Mercedes Gonzales (Admissions), Michelle Falcon (Student Activities), Maria Garrett (Student Activities), Sarah Crawford (Alumni Services), Miguel Tamayo (PAS), Marco Aparicio (PAS) Summary of Progress Outcomes:
• They recruited for a diverse membership of team members • They have, so far, held three meetings. • They designed a survey for the UHD community concerning professional
relationships and had it approved and sent out September 17, 2009. • They are working on compiling the results of the survey and have developed a
comprehensive lists of organizations and businesses to begin building professional relationships.
Implementation / Exploratory Team 3: EXPAND RESOURCES & SERVICES. Chair: Jemma J. Caesar (Advising). Members: Paul Fortunato (English); Azar Rejaie (Arts & Humanities); Joe Martinez (Alumnus); Diana Patricia Marin (Student); Oscar
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Diaz (Student); Key Shay Torres (Advising); Susan Beane (Computer & Mathematical Sciences) Summary of Progress Outcomes
• They recruited for a diverse membership of team members. • They held three meetings and have “decided on quite a few initiatives.” • They will be determining fall meetings very soon.
Implementation / Exploratory Team 4: EXPAND UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT. Chair: Mick Johnson (Dept. Arts & Humanities), Members: Erin Hodgess (Computer & Mathematical Sciences); Odon Hidalgo (Learner’s Community); Michele Sabino (University Advancement). Summary of Progress Outcomes:
• They are currently looking for ways to recruit new members to get a variety of perspectives from all areas of the university and Houston community.
Question 3: What was your experience (if any) in reporting the outcomes of forums to policy-makers, the media, or anyone else? How did others receive the information? Considering this is only our second year, UHD CPD has enjoyed considerable success with reporting outcomes, including (1) the invitation Dr. Lawrence received from Kettering and NIF to speak in on Capitol Hill to Senate staffers and the Department of Health and Human Services and the resulting media coverage we received in the Houston Chronicle on the outcomes, (2) the invitation Dr. Lawrence received to speak before our new UHD President and the Executive Council, (3) the feedback we received from the Achieving the Dream national evaluators, (4) the invitations that Dr. Lawrence and UHD CPD Student Associates received to talk about the work, and (5) the innovative uses of the CPD newsletter, multimedia and the CPD website in order to facilitate a grassroots communication campaign. Figure 5: John Doble, Maxine Thomas, and Windy Lawrence Speak about Health Care Forum Outcomes on Capitol Hill.
On June 19, Dr. Lawrence, representing the National Issues Forums, along with John Doble of Public Agenda and Maxine Thomas of the Kettering Foundation, briefed Senate Staffers and the Department of Health and Human Services about the findings from the national report just released concerning public thinking on the rising cost of health care. Dr. Lawrence emphasized four main recommendations in her briefings, including (1) the public’s
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need for clearer information on policy alternatives, (2) the public's interest in policy alternatives that have three underlying values at their core, around which the public has common ground, including equity, knowledge/education, and quality; (3) the public’s call for more opportunities to weigh in on these more clearly defined policy options; and (4) the public’s desire for strong leadership on health care reform. Dr. Lawrence also secured an interview with The Houston Chronicle, who covered the outcomes of the national report (see Appendix 3A). We learned that Dr. Lawrence’s invitation to speak on Capitol Hill was a critical factor in the CPD receiving the resulting media coverage on the forum outcomes – pointing to the need for “events with leaders” in order to secure media coverage on outcomes. UHD CPD sent out a newsletter to their grassroots distribution list so that all of those who participated and those who are interested in a more deliberative democracy could read about how the input from the deliberative forums on health care was being used (see Appendix 3B). The newsletter attracted positive responses from many in the community and seemed to reinforce the value of participating in these types of civic opportunities. Second, UHD President Bill Flores replaced Former President Max Castillo this fall of 2009. UHD CPD had enjoyed considerable support from our previous President and so the hope was that the new President would give the Center as much support and attention. In early fall of 2009, Dr. Lawrence set up a meeting with President Flores to discuss the CPD and its work. He was particularly interested in the findings from the forums on student success, and asked her to present these findings to the Executive Council (see a copy of the Power Point presentation in Appendix 3C). While the Executive Council is still presently meeting and determining its agenda, we have seen considerable attention paid to the findings outlined in our report and presentation to the Executive Council. Figure 6: Two UHD CPD Student Associates after an Achieving the Dream Forum
Third, in the spring of 2009, the national evaluators from ATD asked to sit in on one of our deliberative forums. After the forums, they heralded the deliberative initiative as one of the most innovative community engagement initiatives they had seen in the nation and noted we were “pioneers” for ATD. They offered to fund the UHD CPD Student Associates to present their work at that National Conference. The students were recently accepted to present and the ATD National Conference in February of 2010. The
praise the CPD received from ATD received coverage in the UHD newsletter, Skyline, which is read by both internal and external UHD community members (see Appendix 3D). We learned from ATD that part of what they believed was innovative about the program was that students were leading, moderating, and helping to write the reports about student success.
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Fourth, along with the Dr. Lawrence, the UHD CPD Student Associates were awarded scholarships from UHD and Everyday Democracy to attend The Democracy Imperative conference held this summer. Two students were selected and both ran workshops on the conference on involving youth in deliberative forums and on the national achievement gap (see full story in UHD newsletter, Appendix 3B). A common axiom in pedagogy is “to teach is to learn.” We have learned that involving students in the leadership of deliberative forums provides opportunities not only for educators to teach students, but also to learn from students. Figure 7: CPD Student Associates and Dr. Lawrence at The Democracy Imperative Conference in New Hampshire
Fifth, UHD CPD used technology innovatively in order to sustain a grassroots communication campaign. First, we have completely updated our website with videos, documentaries, pictures, slideshows, and reports in order to facilitate our communication with a variety of stakeholders about deliberation. In addition, we created a brief documentary of the NIF Forums we held on health care. Also, we conducted a series of video interviews with students who participated in the
Healthcare NIF forums in order to document their reflections on their participation. Finally, we created video examples from our first National Issues Forums workshop of moderating and recording so that those in the community who are interested in running their own forums would have a way to access some examples. Each of these videos is posted on the CPD website and can be viewed at:
http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/videos.html
Sixth, the university-wide action forum UHD CPD held in April of 2009 received media attention both internally and externally. We secured coverage of the deliberative initiative in Skyline (see article in Appendix 3E). Dr. Lawrence and the Student Associates were also invited to be guests on KUHF “First Tuesdays,” a radio program dedicated to the work of citizens in our democracy. In the first half of the show, Dr. Lawrence was interviewed on the importance of deliberative democracy to education. In the second half of the show, the UHD CPD Student Associates read essays that reflected on how their notions of citizenship had changed since participating being a part of the UHD CPD. The full radiocast can be heard at: http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/news.html In summary, we are learning that our communication strategies are successfully conveying the message out about the importance of deliberative democracy.
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Question 4: When reflecting on your second year, what went well and what was more challenging? What changes might you make in the institute’s work moving into year three? What questions did your work raise and how might you explore them in collaboration with Kettering? Reflecting on UHD CPD’s second year, we had a tremendous amount of success in terms of creating a more deliberative culture both internally and externally to UHD. We have also, as aforementioned, had success with communicating about deliberation to various stakeholders and moving toward action. Our challenges include the amount of work that is currently being shouldered by the CPD Director, Dr. Windy Lawrence. In year three, UHD CPD plans to move into its sustainability phase. At this year’s second National Issues Forums workshop, we focused, with a great amount of success, on recruiting UHD faculty and staff, who are interested in becoming UHD CPD Associates. The following faculty and staff were in attendance:
• Carmen Allen, UHD Office of Sustainability • Christine Bachman, Assistant Professor of Psychology • Raquel Chiquillo, Associate Professor of Spanish • Paul Fortunato, Assistant Professor of English • Anna-Maria Medina, Visiting Professor of Spanish • Nick Rangel, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies • Martha Shoemaker, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies • Adolfo Santos, Department Chair & Associate Professor of Political Science
In year three, Dr. Lawrence plans to assist faculty and staff in serving at UHD CPD Associates (see CPD Associates Expectations description in Appendix 4A). In fact, Paul Fortunato will serve as UHD CPD Interim Director while Dr. Lawrence is away on maternity leave. He recently held his first interreligious dialogue on Christianity and Islam in November. Further, Christine Bachman served as a UHD CPD Representative Associate for this year’s Kettering meeting in October and Raquel Chiquillo plans to represent the CPD at the meeting at Kettering in February of 2010. Finally, Martha Shoemaker is currently working on and interested in holding a deliberative forum on gender studies at this year’s UHD gender conference. Thus, UHD CPD has made considerable progress at attracting more people to help with the work of the CPD. I think this new sustainability phase will lead several important questions to explore with Kettering in the third year, including:
• What challenges and opportunities exist when considering how to make our institute more sustainable?
• What is the best way to support CPD Associates in their work with the UHD CPD?
• What is the best way to go about funding for the CPD? • How is the work of the CPD valued in considerations of promotion and tenure?
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• What lessons will UHD CPD learn in the next two years about the challenges and opportunities associated with gender and deliberative leadership (i.e. challenges associated with motherhood, task/relational duty overload, etc.)?
Additional UHD CPD Activities for 2008 – 2009 In addition to the activities described in this report, two more additional initiatives contributed to our learning and our service to the community this year. National Issues Forums Workshop On October 17 and 18, we hosted a NIF Moderator Workshop as part of our second year agreement with NIF (see NIF workshop participant list & flier in Appendix 5 A & B). We attempted to “target” faculty and staff as part of our sustainability initiative but we also had community members present from around the U.S. Martin Carcasson, Colorado State Center for Public Deliberation Director, and Windy Lawrence, UHD CPD Director, co-lead this workshop and we received a tremendous amount of positive feedback after this workshop. The Digital Inclusion Project, City of Houston UHD CPD served as Head Consultant for the City of Houston’s Digital Inclusion Project (see Appendix 5C for detailed description of this initiative). When the CPD entered this project, we were curious about the value we might bring to the City of Houston’s Digital Inclusion project. For the city, we worried that we might not be able to demonstrate the need to think beyond “business as usual” when it came to thinking through building different types of relationships between citizens and local city leaders. Further, the Kellogg Foundation was interested in how our work with the city contributed to understandings of how deliberation works in our larger community. Upon reflection, UHD CPD brought a considerable amount of value to (1) the digital inclusion project itself, and (2) to our larger society. We learned that the value of the project reinforced a respect for both Digital Inclusion Director Nicole Robinson’s knowledge of Houston politics and the community’s knowledge of their community. Ultimately, we believe this will prove to make a much more successful project for the city. Also, Nicole Robinson noted that she valued the CPD’s knowledge about various approaches to dialogue and deliberation and a recognition that communication “makes” different things (see her letter of appreciation Appendix 6A). By working as consultants, we also brought an engagement focus (resources and time) to the city’s project that most likely would not have been as strong without our involvement. That is, our presence ensured a more explicit public engagement piece was designed as part of the project that more thoroughly considered essential relationship, engagement, and sustainability elements. Finally, we brought an explicit evaluation component to the design phase of the project that thought through all of the elements of evaluation before the project was designed. Too often, evaluation is an afterthought and, therefore, less effective as a design tool. The CPD also brought value to our society in two main ways: (1) in our improvement of democracy, and (2) by bringing a renewed awareness to the importance of relationships
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between experts, lay, citizens, and local leaders. First, in this line of work, we know that people usually are most convinced of the value of dialogue, deliberation, and public engagement when they are able to experience it themselves. We believe that by working with the City of Houston, people will have the opportunity to experience a different type of relationship between citizens and local government. And, in this experience, we hope we chip away at the cynicism and mistrust that often currently makes up this relationship. Second, the city’s plan made some room for experts and for citizens – but it did not detail how these two stakeholders might best work together. We believe our engagement proposal to the City of Houston made this relationship more explicit. Thus, UHD CPD offers value to our society about ways experts and citizens can work more productively together in decision making.
Appendix 1: Question 1
A. Analysis of Houston Healthcare forum questionnaires for Houston
B. Health Care Forum Flier Dec. 4, 2008 C. List of Moderators, Recorders, Volunteers, & Video Participants
for Health Care Forums D. Health Care Participant Registration List E. Health Care Houston Leader Contacts F. Record of Meetings with List Serve Leaders G. Health Care Forum Spanish Flier H. Health Care Post-Questionnaire (English & Spanish) I. UHD CPD Master Distribution List – Evidence of Citizen
Capacity Building J. Health Care Forum Organizing Materials
• Logistics letter to Forum Participants
• HC Agendas for Central, Scenic Woods, and McGovern – Stella Link Libraries
• Moderator Agendas for Central, Scenic Woods, and McGovern – Stella Link Libraries
• Directions for volunteers K. Health Care Forum Planning Document L. Student Essays
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
Frequency Percent
Strongly Agree 26 51.0
Somewhat Agree 19 37.3
Somewhat Disagree 5 9.8
Total 50 98.0
Missing Not Sure 1 2.0
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Agree 40 78.4
Somewhat Agree 8 15.7
Somewhat Disagree 3 5.9
Total 51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Agree 35 68.6
Somewhat Agree 10 19.6
Somewhat Disagree 5 9.8
Total 50 98.0
Missing No Answer 1 2.0
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Agree 27 52.9
Somewhat Agree 15 29.4
Somewhat Disagree 7 13.7
Strongly Disagree 1 2.0
Total 50 98.0
Missing Not Sure 1 2.0
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Valid
Total
Q1_4. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Americans pay far too much for health care and get far too little for it.
Valid
Total
Q1_5. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Requiring employers to provide health insurance for their workers would impose an
unfair burden on many small businesses.
Q1_1. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Large profits earned by health insurance and drug companies are a major cause of
skyrocketing health, care costs.
Valid
Total
Q1_2. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Quality, affordable health care is a basic right that should be guaranteed to all
Americans.
Valid
Q1_3. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Insurance policies with high deductibles discourage people from getting regular
check-ups and routine screening tests.
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
Strongly Agree 16 31.4
Somewhat Agree 15 29.4
Somewhat Disagree 11 21.6
Strongly Disagree 3 5.9
Total 45 88.2
No Answer 2 3.9
Not Sure 4 7.8
Total 6 11.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Agree 29 56.9
Somewhat Agree 11 21.6
Somewhat Disagree 6 11.8
Strongly Disagree 2 3.9
Total 48 94.1
Missing No Answer 3 5.9
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Favor 10 19.6
Somewhat Favor 12 23.5
Somewhat Oppose 10 19.6
Strongly Oppose 14 27.5
Total 46 90.2
No Answer 4 7.8
Not Sure 1 2.0
Total 5 9.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Favor 28 54.9
Somewhat Favor 11 21.6
Somewhat Oppose 5 9.8
Strongly Oppose 3 5.9
Total 47 92.2
No Answer 3 5.9
Not Sure 1 2.0
Total 4 7.8
51 100.0
Missing
Total
Q2_1. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Require employers to provide health insurance coverage to all their employees.
Valid
Missing
Total
Q2_2. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Expand Medicare to cover all Americans, not just those 65 and older.
Valid
Valid
Missing
Total
Q1_6. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - The greatest health insurance threat most Americans face is being wiped out by the
expense of paying for a catastrophic illness.
Valid
Total
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
Frequency Percent
Strongly Favor 11 21.6
Somewhat Favor 18 35.3
Somewhat Oppose 8 15.7
Strongly Oppose 10 19.6
Total 47 92.2
Missing No Answer 4 7.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Favor 15 29.4
Somewhat Favor 13 25.5
Somewhat Oppose 13 25.5
Strongly Oppose 5 9.8
Total 46 90.2
Missing No Answer 5 9.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Favor 29 56.9
Somewhat Favor 16 31.4
Somewhat Oppose 3 5.9
Strongly Oppose 1 2.0
Total 49 96.1
Missing Not Sure 2 3.9
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Favor 25 49.0
Somewhat Favor 14 27.5
Somewhat Oppose 6 11.8
Strongly Oppose 3 5.9
Total 48 94.1
No Answer 2 3.9
Not Sure 1 2.0
Total 3 5.9
Valid
Missing
Valid
Total
Q2_5. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Use the buying power of the government to get reduced prices on prescription drugs.
Valid
Total
Q2_6. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Allow Americans to buy lower-cost prescription drugs imported from Canada and other
countries.
Q2_3. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Require all Americans to have at least minimum insurance coverage for major medical
expenses.
Valid
Total
Q2_4. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Put a limit on the amount that can be awarded in medical malpractice suits.
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Favor 11 21.6
Somewhat Favor 14 27.5
Somewhat Oppose 9 17.6
Strongly Oppose 13 25.5
Total 47 92.2
Missing No Answer 4 7.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Favor 17 33.3
Somewhat Favor 26 51.0
Somewhat Oppose 4 7.8
Strongly Oppose 3 5.9
Total 50 98.0
Missing No Answer 1 2.0
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Strongly Favor 22 43.1
Somewhat Favor 12 23.5
Somewhat Oppose 8 15.7
Strongly Oppose 7 13.7
Total 49 96.1
Missing No Answer 2 3.9
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Yes 21 41.2
No 27 52.9
Total 48 94.1
Missing No Answer 3 5.9
51 100.0
q4. Are you thinking differently about this issue now that you have participated in the forum?
Valid
Total
q5. In your forum, did you talk about aspects of the issue you hadn't considered before?
Q3_2. Do you favor or oppose the statements listed below? - We should regulate the price of health-related services, such as drugs and hospital
costs, EVEN IF this means drug companies may...
Valid
Total
Q3_3. Do you favor or oppose the statements listed below? - We should guarantee health care for every American, EVEN IF this...
Valid
Total
Total
Q3_1. Do you favor or oppose the statements listed below? - We should require all Americans to have at least major medical insurance, EVEN IF
that means...
Valid
Total
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
Frequency Percent
Yes 22 43.1
No 23 45.1
Total 45 88.2
Missing No Answer 6 11.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
0 38 74.5
1-3 7 13.7
4-6 1 2.0
7 or more 1 2.0
Total 47 92.2
Missing Not Sure 4 7.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Male 19 37.3
Female 28 54.9
Total 47 92.2
Missing No Answer 4 7.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
18-30 18 35.3
31-45 12 23.5
46-64 15 29.4
65 or older 2 3.9
Total 47 92.2
Missing No Answer 4 7.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
African American 7 13.7
Hispanic or Latino 27 52.9
American Indian or Native
American9 17.6
White/Caucasian 1 2.0
Other 2 3.9
Q9. How old are you?
Valid
Total
10. Are you?
Valid
q7. Not including this forum,how many National issues forum have you attended?
Valid
Total
Q8. Are you male or female?
Valid
Total
Valid
Total
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
Total 46 90.2
Missing No Answer 5 9.8
51 100.0
Frequency Percent
Small town 1 2.0
Large city 33 64.7
Suburb 13 25.5
Total 47 92.2
Missing No Answer 4 7.8
51 100.0
Q11. Where do you live?
Valid
Total
Total
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
52.0 52.0
38.0 90.0
10.0 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
78.4 78.4
15.7 94.1
5.9 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
70.0 70.0
20.0 90.0
10.0 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
54.0 54.0
30.0 84.0
14.0 98.0
2.0 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Q1_4. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Americans pay far too much for health care and get far too little for it.
Q1_5. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Requiring employers to provide health insurance for their workers would impose an
Q1_1. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Large profits earned by health insurance and drug companies are a major cause of
Q1_2. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Quality, affordable health care is a basic right that should be guaranteed to all
Q1_3. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - Insurance policies with high deductibles discourage people from getting regular
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
35.6 35.6
33.3 68.9
24.4 93.3
6.7 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
60.4 60.4
22.9 83.3
12.5 95.8
4.2 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
21.7 21.7
26.1 47.8
21.7 69.6
30.4 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
59.6 59.6
23.4 83.0
10.6 93.6
6.4 100.0
100.0
Q2_1. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Require employers to provide health insurance coverage to all their employees.
Q2_2. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Expand Medicare to cover all Americans, not just those 65 and older.
Q1_6. Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? - The greatest health insurance threat most Americans face is being wiped out by the
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
23.4 23.4
38.3 61.7
17.0 78.7
21.3 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
32.6 32.6
28.3 60.9
28.3 89.1
10.9 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
59.2 59.2
32.7 91.8
6.1 98.0
2.0 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
52.1 52.1
29.2 81.3
12.5 93.8
6.3 100.0
100.0
Q2_5. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Use the buying power of the government to get reduced prices on prescription drugs.
Q2_6. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Allow Americans to buy lower-cost prescription drugs imported from Canada and other
Q2_3. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Require all Americans to have at least minimum insurance coverage for major medical
Q2_4. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? - Put a limit on the amount that can be awarded in medical malpractice suits.
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
23.4 23.4
29.8 53.2
19.1 72.3
27.7 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
34.0 34.0
52.0 86.0
8.0 94.0
6.0 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
44.9 44.9
24.5 69.4
16.3 85.7
14.3 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
43.8 43.8
56.3 100.0
100.0
q4. Are you thinking differently about this issue now that you have participated in the forum?
q5. In your forum, did you talk about aspects of the issue you hadn't considered before?
Q3_2. Do you favor or oppose the statements listed below? - We should regulate the price of health-related services, such as drugs and hospital
Q3_3. Do you favor or oppose the statements listed below? - We should guarantee health care for every American, EVEN IF this...
Q3_1. Do you favor or oppose the statements listed below? - We should require all Americans to have at least major medical insurance, EVEN IF
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
48.9 48.9
51.1 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
80.9 80.9
14.9 95.7
2.1 97.9
2.1 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
40.4 40.4
59.6 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
38.3 38.3
25.5 63.8
31.9 95.7
4.3 100.0
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
15.2 15.2
58.7 73.9
19.6 93.5
2.2 95.7
4.3 100.0
q7. Not including this forum,how many National issues forum have you attended?
Appendix 1A - Analysis of Houston Health Care Forum Questionnaires
100.0
Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
2.1 2.1
70.2 72.3
27.7 100.0
100.0
How do we cope with therising costs of health care?
Community Forum:
The UC
One in four Texans lacks health insurance coverage and thecost of coverage is increasing ten times faster than theaverage income. The nation spends more than any othercountry on health care yet many are still dissatisfied withcurrent coverage. Now is the time to face the difficult choicesneeded to make our U.S. health-care system function properly.
REGIST
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TODAY!
www.uhd.ed
u/cpd
WE WANTTO HEAR
YOURVOICE
Citizens of Houston are asked to join this important forum to share their perspectives while learning about the perspectives ofothers. A diversity of professions, stakes, political affiliations, races, ethnicities, and incomes is welcome and desired — themore diverse the perspectives, the better the decision-making will be for the entire community. This forum is different from atown hall meeting; citizens will be talking to each other in smaller groups, and all perspectives will be shared in a report forkey leaders to read. Your experiences, opinions, and interests are needed — come and add your voice to the conversation.
WE WANTTO HEAR
YOURVOICE
December 4, 20086:00 pm – 8:00 pm6:00 pm – 8:00 pm6:00 pm – 8:00 pm6:00 pm – 8:00 pm6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free forums at the following locations:Central Library (Downtown)
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood LibraryScenic Woods Regional Library
To reserve your free seat, you may register on-line at www.uhd.edu/cpd or by calling 713-221-8472.To prepare for the forum, download the free Health Issues Book at www.uhd.edu/cpd
THE CENTRAL LOCATION WILL HAVE A SPANISH FORUM AVAILABLE
niversity of Houston-Downtownenter for Public Deliberation
The University of Houston – Downtown Center forPublic Deliberation (UHD CPD) in collaboration withthe Houston Public Library will join a variety ofcommunities and Presidential Libraries across Texasand the U.S. to discuss this important issue.Special thanks to the ANCHORAGE FOUNDATIONfor their financial support.
Appendix 1C:
List of Moderators, Recorders, Bolunteers, Video Participants for 2008 Health Care Forum -
(phone numbers and emails blacked out for confidentiality)
BustamantePatricia patricia.bustamante@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Chavez James james.chavez@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Cody Erin erin.cody@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Hill Steve steve.hill@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Kaufman Susan susan.kaufman@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Luik Karen karen.luik@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Melton Edward Edward.melton@cityofhouston.net moderator
Otto Ann ann.otto@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Price Tamika Tamika.price@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Price Tomika tomika.price@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Robinson Nicole nicoleh.robinson@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Vo Thuy thuy.vo@cityofhouston.netmoderator
Wagoner Mary Mary.wagoner@cityofhouston.metmoderator
Selcer Anne aselcer@twu.edumoderator
Thurmond Robert L2obt@sbcglobal.netmoderator
Workman Tom workmant@uhd.edmoderator
Lira Alex mralira@hotmail.commoderator
Diane Ford tsjt@sbcglobal.netmoderator
Damrcus Jones jones.damarcus@gmail.commoderator
Henry Cantu henrycan2@yahoo.commoderator
Milly Garzon millygarzon76@yahoo.commoderator
Ben Gomez bvgomez@netscape.netmoderator
Ross Bale RossBale2@gmail.commoderator 713-854-1265
Siewrattan Tara tsjt@sbcglobal.netvolunteer
Siewrattan Sister volunteer
Mordhorst Shelley shelly.mordhorst@hilton.comvolunteer 832-233-6580
Turner Yolanda mechelleturner@msn.comvolunteer 832-549-4900
Otto Anne ann.otto@cityofhouston.netvolunteer
Thuy Vo thuy.vo@cityofhouston.net
Siddhu Navi
Egbueno Oge video confirmed
Barrero Vivian video confirmed
Angelee Kumar video confirmed
Kennedy Chuck video confirmed
YarboroughBrian video confirmed
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
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, TX
770
54
king_hillie
r@hchd.t
mc.edu
713-566-
6425
VP, Public
Policy &
Governme
nt
Relations,
Harris
County
Hospital
District English
ZZCentral Mr. Michael Jhin
310
0
Mai
n
Str
eet
#86
Hou
ston
, TX
770
02
mjhin@sle
h.com
832-355-
3006
Center for
Houston's
Future
CEO
Emeritus
St. Luke's,
Various
Communit
y Boards English
zzcentral Ms. Anna Schmidt anna@events-ec.com
Windy
Lawrence,
Ph.D
Concerned
Citizen English
ZZCentral Mr. Francisco Trejo frantrejo@gmail.com
Gloria
Medina Spanish
zzcentral Ms. Susan Wilkinson swilkinson@sleh.com
Jessica
Michan
Concerned
Citizen English
zz Ms. Judy Spelman judywudy@horizoncable.com]
Zscenic
Woods Mr. Rene Morse
770
1
Lan
gle
y
Hou
ston
, TX
770
16
renedm57
@aol.com
713-491-
9405
Gateway
to Care
Concerne
d citizen,
communit
y Health
worker English
ZMcGovern Ms. Helen Wilcox
3
Gle
n
Loc
ston
, TX
772
07-
helewilcox
@netzero.
net
713.643.9
779
Gateway
To Care
Concerne
d Citizen English
ZCentral Ms. Claudia Chairez
9
fay
st
ston
, TX
770
chairez4m
aria@yah
oo.com uhd sister in comm.paralegal aidEnglish
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
ZCentral Ms. Maria Chairez 2909 fay st
ston
, TX chairez4maria@yahoo.comuhd school
Concerned
Citizen English
ZCentral Mr. Ben Cooper
Benjamin.
L.Cooper
@uth.tmc.
edu Charles Kennedy (email)Medical StudentEnglish
ZCentral Mr. Sean Dolan
sedolan@
my.nhmcc
d.edu facebook
Concerned
Citizen English
ZCentral Ms. Ashleigh Fox
223
0
We
st
18t
Hou
ston
, TX
770
08
singersow
er2@hotm
ail.com
713-704-
9543 Americorp
concerned
citizen English
ZCentral Mr. Preston Heng
p_heng21
@hotmail.
com facebook
Concerned
Citizen English
ZCentral Ms. Rejani Matthews
rejani_idic
ullavarghe
se@yaho
o.com facebook
Concerned
Citizen English
ZCentral Mr. John Pham
jopham1
@my.nhm
ccd.edu facebook
Concerned
Citizen English
ZCentral Ms. Latricia Renee
chocprinc
ess02@h
otmail.co
m facebook
concerned
citizen English
ZCentral Ms. Merlessa Rosacina
mcrosacin
a@uh.edu facebook
Concerned
Citizen English
ZCentral Ms Me'Lisa Teamer
teamerm1
@gator.uh
d.edu facebook
Concerned
Cittizen English
ZCentral Ms. Lisa-Oanh Vo 6116 Breen Apt.A
ston
, TX
770 leesavo@mac.com832-692-6366
Tara
Siewrattan
Concerned
Citizen English
Volunteer Mr. Brian Yarbrough
briannothi
ng1@gma
il.com
Scenic
Woods
Regional Mr. Ken Kenegos 17426 Largs Circle
ng,
TX
773 kkenegos@earthlink.net281-380-6954HealthCare For All Texas
Health
Care
Worker English
McGovern-
Stella Link Ms. Susan Ahern
SS/
UH-
Do
wnt
ston
, TX
770
02 aherns@uhd.edu713-221-8113UHD CPD co-leaders
Concerned
Citizen English
McGovern-
Stella Link Ms. Kim Camp
kimberly.c
amp@chri
stushealth
.org
Gateway
to Care
RN
English
McGovern-
Stella Link Ms. Christina Daw
312
3
Co
nw
Hou
ston
, TX
770
25
chrisndaw
@aol.com
713 592-
6616
Braeswoo
d
Democrat
s
Health
Policy
Advocate English
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
McGovern-
Stella Link Ms. Felicia Garett 4007 Bytrail Court
mbl
e, garettf1@uhd.edu713-670-4584UHDConcerned
Citizen English
McGovern-
Stella Link Ms. Carolyn Heinz ###
ston
, TX
770
30-
421 carolynheinz@yahoo.com713 256 8789`HCFAT
Concerned
Citizen/me
mber of
HCFAT English
McGovern-
Stella Link Ms. April Jack
100
10
Sa
ston
, TX
770 arcaregivers@yahoo.com832-643-9739United Way
communit
y social
worker English
McGovern-
Stella Link Ms. Ana Malinow 3323 Underwood Street
Hou
ston
, TX
770
25 amalinow@bcm.edu713 666 1029
Pediatricua
b, co-
founder of
Health
Care for All
Texas English
McGovern-
Stella Link Ms. Margaret Nosek
414
7
Mis
chir
e
Dr.
Hou
ston
, TX
770
25
MNosek@
BCM.EDU
713-661-
4678
Healthcar
e for all
Texas
Medical
researche
r,
professor,
and
advocate English
McGovern-
Stella Link Ms. Ruth Robbin
320
Nor
th
Mai
n
Hou
ston
, TX
770
02
robbinsr@
uhd.edu
713-221-
8594
University
of
Houston
Downtown
Concerne
d Citizen English
McGovern-
Stella Link Mr. Louis Wu 1921 Woodbury St
ston
, TX
770 texchin@hal-pc.org713-797-1922
Medical
Center
News Citizen English
Central Mr. Ryan Van Ramshorst
171
1
Old
Sp
ani
sh
Hou
ston
, TX
770
54
ramshors
@bcm.ed
u
Health
Care for
All Texas
Health
Care
Worker
and
Student
Activist English
Central Ms. Christine Adams
428
W.
32n
d
ST
Hou
ston
, TX
770
18
chrz.catt
@gmail.c
om
713-850-
0553
Health
Care For
All Texas
health
care
advocate,
psycholog
ist, tax-
payer English
Central Mr. Douglas Ahern 16619 Thunderbay
ston
, TX aherninvestments@yahoo.com281-904-3797Dr. Nicolas Rangel Jr.Student English
Central Ms. Heidi Albright
122
0
Hol
co
Hou
ston
, TX
770
30 halbright@mdanderson.org713-792-0403Texas Woman's University
Health
Care
Administra
tor English
Central Mr. Damon Barone
342
3
Cas
cadi
a Dr
Hou
ston
, TX
770
82
damon_b
arone@ho
tmail.comShelly
Mordhorst
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Elda Barriero 295 Casa Grande
ston
, TX barreiro_viviana@yahoo.com281-847-2892
Dr.
Lawrence
Concerned
Citizen Spanish
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
Central Ms. Viviana Barriero
Cas
a
Gra
ston
, TX
770
barreiro_v
iviana@ya
hoo.com281-847-
2892
Dr.
Lawrence
UHD
Student Spanish
Central Ms. Jane Bavineau 3838 Aberdeen Way
Hou
ston
, TX
770
25 jbavineau@shelteringarms.org713-956-2079
VP of
Housing
and
Energy
Managem
ent English
Central Ms Carmen Blanco
9
Wa
ston
, TX flynnc@uhd.edu
Gloria
Medina
Concerned
Citizen Spanish
Central Ms. Peggy Boice
nty
Jud
ge's
Offi
ce
100
Hou
ston
, TX
770
02
peggy.boi
ce@cjo.hc
tx.net 744-1260
Health
Care
Policy
Analyst English
Central Mr. Fred Brieden
50
Wa
ugh
Dr
Hou
ston
, TX
770
07
fab_3@s
wbell.net
713-685-
2330
United
Way of
Greater
Houston,
Donor
Relations
in
Healthcar
e Division English
Central Ms. Georgia Brown 9404 W. Road #1334
Hou
ston
, TX
770
64
georgia.br
own@tran
swestern.
net
832-445-
6053
Dr.
Lawrence
3304
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Carina
Campuzan
o 7310 Fox Scene Dr.
ston
, TX caricampuzano07@yahoo.com832-865-2591Workman
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Mr. Edgar
Campuzan
o 7310 Fox Scene Dr.
mbl
e, mojoone2002@yahoo.com832-419-5978Workman
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Patsy Cano
800
0
N.
Sta
diu
m
Dri
Hou
ston
, Tx
770
54
patsy.can
o@cityofh
ouston.net
713.794.9
907
Houston
Departme
nt of
Health
and
Human
Services
Houston
Departme
nt of
Health
and
Human
Services English
Central Ms. Irma Castillo icastillo@fuusa.org
Families
Under
Urban and
Social
Attak English
Central Ms. Adriana Castillo
142
03
Sto
ne
Hou
ston
, TX
770
47 ags714@yahoo.com
Dr.Lawrenc
e
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Raquel Chiquillo
We
scot
t St.
Apt
ston
, TX
770
07
chiquillor
@uhd.edu713-862-
8958
Windy
Lawrence,
Ph.D English
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
Central Ms. Cheryl Crosier 7445 Santa Fe Drive
Hou
ston
, TX
770
61 cheryl@crosierbiomed.com713-641-4941Library newsletter
Advocate
for
Coalition
of the
Working
People
and the
poor,
volunteer English
Central Ms. Jay Crowe
1
Eve
aire
, TX jaycrowedesign@att.net713-666-6232
Carol
Hamrick
concerned
citizen English
Central Mr. Ali DeHoyos
920
3
Co
ma
Hou
ston
, TX
770
89 adehoyos425@yahoo.com832-498-2922
Dr.
Lawrence
1304
UHD
Student English
Central Mr. George A.
DeMontron
d III
Mo
ntro
nd
Aut
om
otiv
e
Gro
Hou
ston
, TX
770
90-
691
9 rosie@demontrond.com281-877-3102
Greater
Houston
Partnershi
p
Board
Member
of Greater
Houston
Partnershi
p, etc. English
Central Ms. Tracy Edwards 4007 JAN STREET
Fre
sno,
TX
775
45
TEDWAR
D3@HOU
STONISD.
ORG
CHILDRE
N'S
DEFENSE
FUND
outreach
coordinator
100%
campaign/
HISD
partnership English
Central Mr. Richard Fernandez
600
Stu
de
mo
Hou
ston
, TX
770
07
richardafe
rnandez@
hotmail.co
m 713-502-8754
Dr.
Lawrence
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Carla Fernandez 115 A Detering
ston
, TX
770 carlaericjkaf@yahoo.com832-577-5441UHD
Health
Care
Worker English
Central Mr. David Flores 3534 Durhill
ston
, TX dvflores@mail.uh.edu713-775-2184
Student in
cohort
UH Grad
Student English
Central Mr. Paul Fortunato
On
e
Mai
n
Hou
ston
, TX
770
02 fortunatop@uhd.edu713-221-8132UHD English ProfessorEnglish
Central Ms. Tiffany Gaines 15100 Ella Blvd #1211
ston
, TX
770
charlavette
@gmail.co
m 713-408-1906
Dr.
Workman
3304
UHD
Student English
Central Ms. Shirley Gibson
0
Mar
del
ston
, TX
770
shigib@sb
cglobal.ne
t 7.14E+09
President
of LWV
Board
secretary
for LWV English
Central Ms. Crystal Glenn 9550 Ella Lee Ln #338
ston
, TX sapphire_libra923@yahoo.com832-439-2581Workman
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Eletha Glover 5702 Larchbrook Drive
ston
, TX eletha_glover@yahoo.com281-458-9132children's defense fund
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Mr. Jose Gomez
sanabria8
8@yahoo.
com
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
Central Ms. Alexandria Gutierrez 7520 Harns
ston
, TX
770 jandis2003@yahoo.com713-937-3453
UHD -
Gloria
Medina
Concerned
Citizen Spanish
Central Ms. Diana Gutierrez 12470 Newbrook Drive
ston
, TX ninicorazon@hotmail.com281-687-7058Workman
Concerned
Cittizen English
Central Mr. Izaac Guzman
724
5
So
uth
LaP
orte
, TX
775
71 guzmanhou@yahoo.com
1304 Dr.
Lawrence
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Carol Hamrick 2430 Chestnut Drive
enb
erg,
TX carol.hamrick@gaswell.net281-750-1892
Windy
Lawrence,
Ph.D
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Sharon Hamrick s.hadasa@hotmail.com
Dr.
Lawrence
concerned
citizen,
teacher English
Central Mr. Toby Hamrick 201 Main St. 8K
ston
, TX
770 toby@aeaicc.com713-398-4313
Windy
Lawrence,
Ph.D
Concerned
Cittizen English
central Ms. Rosemary Henley
Wa
ugh
ston
, TX rhenley@unitedwayhouston.org713.685.2371United Way English
central Ms. Elaine Henriques 1922 Northcliff Place
Sug
arla
nd,
TX
774
78 elaine@newzion.org281-240-7696Onestar Foundation
Director of
a non
profit
organizati
on English
Central Ms. Rebecca Hines
750
0
Be
ech
Hou
ston
, TX
770
74 rhines@hfimail.org
713-270-
8849, Ext.
231
Healthy
Family
Initiatives,
Inc.Concerned
Citizen English
central Ms. Tran Hoang
252
5
Hol
ly
Hou
ston
, TX
770
54 tran_hoang@hchd.tmc.edu
713-566-
6406
Harris
County
Hospital
District English
Central Ms. Iris Hutto
ston
, TX
770
huttoi1@g
ator.uhd.e
du713-374-
5214
Shelly
Mordhorst
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms Sarah Johnston 1339 Alexander St
ston
, TX sarahreinhardt160@yahoo.com713-517-2491
3304
Workman
UHD
Student English
Central Ms. Ioannis Karampas colder111@gmail.com
Dr.
Lawrence
1304
UHD
Student English
Central Ms. Stacey Karr 1315 Alexander
ston
, TX stacey.karr@uahoo.com713-817-98721304 Dr. Lawrence
UHD
Student English
Central Ms. Sarah Keltgen
252
5
Au
gus
Hou
ston
, TX
770
57 sarahkelt89@gmail.com
Windy
Lawrence,
Ph.D
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Mr. Charles Kennedy
9
Gre
en
wic
ston
, TX
770
19
charleswk
ennedy@
gmail.com
281-221-
4573
UHD, Dr.
Windy
Lawrence
Graduate
Student
(Medical
Writing) English
Central Mr. Craig Kuehne
4 E.
TC
Jest
ston
, TX
770
craigkueh
ne@yaho
o.com832-257-
1328
Dr. Windy
Lawrence -
UHD
concerned
citizen English
Central Ms. Angalee Kumar 4554 Elm Street
aire
, TX kumar.angelee@gmail.com832-605-5253
Dr.
Lawrence
UHD
Student English
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
Central Ms. Julia Land jalnd@earthlink.net TMO English
Central Mr. Bill Levis 1537 Ashland St.
Hou
ston
, TX
770
08 midgebill@sbcglobal.net713-880-0552HPL
Medicare
Provider,
Health
Care
Worker,
Concerne
d Citizen English
Central Ms. Francely Limon
htfrenchy1
3@hotmai
l.com
Central Ms. Wei Lin
danny687
0@hotmai
l.comShelly
Mordhorst
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Jo Ann Livingston
882
2
For
ston
, TX
770
joann.livin
gston@ya
hoo.com
713-633-
5991
Jerry Ana
Cumming
s
Concerne
d Citizen English
Central Ms. Jackie Lopez
371
5
Ra
kins
on,
TX
parker-
l@earthlin
k.net
281-337-
7466 library citizen English
Central Mr. Marcelo Marini
123
5
Nor
th
Loo
Ho
ust
on,
TX mmmarini@telemundo.com
(713) -
243-7790 UHD - Gloria MedinaConcern CitizenSpanish
Central Ms. Ellen Martin
290
1
Ba
mm
al
Lan
Hou
ston
, TX
770
98 ellen_martin@hchd.tmc.edu713-873-2717
League of
Women
Voters,
Healthcar
e for all
Texans senior patient liasonEnglish
Central Mr. Antonio Martinez 1915 Retriever Ln
sou
ri
City 281-513-5699Workman
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Jennifer Martinez 14036 Woodforest Blvd
ston
, TX jmm2106@yahoo.com832-860-1430Dr. Nicolas Rangel
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Rosann Martinez
151
02
Su
mm
Hu
mbl
e,
TX
773
charlavette
@gmail.co
m 832-444-0805Dr. Workman 3304
UHD
student English
Central Ms. Amber McCarthy 4806 Benning
Hou
ston
, TX
770
35 amber.n.mccarthy@gmail.comInterfaith Ministries
Concerne
d citizen,
UH
Graduate
College of
Social
Work
MSW
student English
Central Ms. Vanessa McNeil 5702 Larchbrook Drive
ston
, TX
770 vanessa.mcneil@yahoo.com281-458-9132Children's defense fund
communit
y health
worker English
Central Ms. Gloria Medina
137
22
Ch
Su
garl
and medinagg@gmail.com
(281) 277-
6962 Dr. Windy Lawrence - UHD
Student
Spanish
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
Central Mr. Jose Luis Medina
22
Cha
rter
Su
garl
and jmedina@globalses.com
(281) 277-
6962 UHD - Gloria MedinaConcern CitizenSpanish
Central Ms. Jessica Michan jessicamichan@hotmail.com
Windy
Lawrence,
Ph.D
Public
Relations,
St. Luke's
Hospital English
Central Mr. Eric Molina
thatguy1
@sbcglob
al.net
Central Ms. Diana
Morales-
Taylor 3220 Broadway St
ston
, TX dtaylor@ywcahouston.org713-868-9922
UH Health
forum
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Aliki
Morntounta
k alikimdk@yahoo.com
Dr.
Lawrence
1304
UHD
Student English
Central Mr. Emil Niz 14314 Locke Lane
ston
, TX
770 nizemil@yahoo.com281-902-7476
Dr.
Lawrence
3304
UHD
Student English
Central Ms. LaChandra Noel 3019 Polk
ston
, TX
770 noel1023@yahoo.com 832-798-3425
Dr. Nicolas
Rangel
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Mr. Jerry Ochoa jerryochoa@gmail.com
Dr.
Lawrence
Donor
relations
for United
Way English
Central Ms. Carol Oddo
252
5
Hol
ly
Hou
ston
, TX
770
54 carolyn_oddo@hchd.tmc.edu713-566-6249UHD
Health
Care
Worker English
Central Mr. Michael Ontiveros S 620 Truett
ston
, TX
770 ontiveros_mike1@yahoo.com832-584-1032
Dr.
Lawrence
1304
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Shyam Parikh 2616 Bay Shore Drive
ston
, TX shyamparikh1@gmail.com832-265-1972Angelee Kumar
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Mr. Douglas Pierre
520
7
No
ng,
TX
773
pdougmc
@gmail.c
om
281-257-
1431
Concerne
d Citizen English
Central Ms. Cynthia Ramirez
He
nde
rso
n
ston
, TX
770
58
cramirez
@bayarea
turningpoi
nt.com
281-727-
9571
Bay Area
Turning
Point, Inc.
Employer
&
Concerne
d Citizen English
Central Mr. Jeff Ramirez
301
Ha
milt
on
Hou
ston
, TX
770
02
jefframirez
@sanjose
clinic.org
713-490-
2607
email from
United
Way
Outreach
for San
Jose
Clinic English
Central Ms. Ashley Robertson 1522 Moon Shadow ct.
arla
nd,
TX AshleySam03@aol.com832-768-1539Workman
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms Inna Romanenko1600 Eldridge #1906
ston
, TX ivromane@aim.com713-517-2491
3304
Workman
UHD
Student English
Central Mr. Herbert Rothschild jr849 Harvard St #C
ston
, TX
770 herbertrothschild@hotmail.com713-861-2494
Health
Care For
All Texas
Community
Organizer English
Central Ms. Yenibel Sagel 17114 Burrowdale Ct.
ston
, TX yensag23@hotmail.com713-498-2494Workman
UHD
Student English
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
Central Mr. Jose Sanabria
280
2
Re
dwi
Hou
ston
, TX
770
38 sanabria88@yahoo.com281-447-4380
Dr. Windy
Lawrence -
UHD
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Jeness Sherrell 3353 Elgin Street
Hou
ston
, TX
770
04 jsherrell@fuusa.org(713) 374-1279
UHD
Center for
Public
Deliberati
on English
Central Mr. Steve Shurmann p.o. box 670605
Hou
ston
, TX
772
67- srs121799@aol.com713-540-9387
Ryan
White
Planning
Council Consumer English
Central Mr. Chris Skisek 4811 Lake Creek Circle
Mis
sou
ri
City
, TX
774
59 cskisak@chms1.com713-825-7642
Greater
Houston
Partnershi
p,
Houston
Wellness
Associatio
n
Business
owner of
an
organizati
onal
helath and
productivit
y
managem
ent
company English
Central Ms. Chirstina Smith
chris_jana
y@yahoo.
com
Central Ms. Erika
Sonderegg
er 1411 Wilde Rock Way
ston
, TX Rika921@gmail.com713-724-7910Workman
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Mr. Clint Springer 21630 Castlemond Ln.
ng,
TX clintspringer@yahoo.com
281-798-
4849 3304 Dr. Lawrencepolice officerEnglish
Central Mr. Matthew Thompson
15
Ata
sco
mbl
e,
TX
djmateo71
3@yahoo.
com832-407-
8294
Dr. Windy
Lawrence -
UHD
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Mini Timmaraju mini.timmaraju@gmail.com
Windy
Lawrence,
Ph.D
VP,
Planned
Parenthoo
d English
Central Mr. Eric Torres eric_upsilon11@yahoo.com832.816.1518 facebook
concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Nat Trager 2350 Bagby #11101
ston
, TX nat.trager@gmail.com
832-452-
7641 Dr. Lawrence 3304concerned citizenEnglish
Central Ms. Ayde Trejo
9
Elro
d
ston
, TX
770
aydeprg@
hotmail.co
m713-540-
5085
Shelly
Mordhorst
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Mr. Marlen Trevino
W.
Spr
eadi
ston
, TX
770
marlentrev
ino@hotm
ail.com832-746-
8354
Shelly
Mordhorst
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Regina Walker
108
41
Gre
ston
TX
770 rwalker01_83@yahoo.com
832-885-
1467 1304 LawrenceUHD StudentEnglish
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
Central Ms. Samantha West 10509 Dulcimer Street
ston
, TX
770
51 swest726@yahoo.com832-541-2113Dr. Lawrence 1304
UHD
Student/Co
ncerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Serita Whiting
623
5
Lon
gle
Hou
ston
, TX
770
88 charlavette@gmail.com713-634-8072Dr. Workman 3304UHD studentEnglish
Central Ms. Torri Wrather 10334 Hollyglen
ston
, TX twrather@sbcglobal.netDr. Lawrence 3304Interested citizenEnglish
Central Ms. Dalia Wustman 50 Waugh Drive
Hou
ston
, TX
770
07
dwustman
@unitedw
ayhouston
.org 713-685-2782
United
Way of
Greater
Houston volunteer English
Central Ms. Claudia Zapata
708
Gar
den
orte
, TX
775
claudia.za
pata@pfiz
er.com
832-715-
7294
Dorothea
Feng
concerned
citizen English
Central Ms. Dwaynia Qualls 4916 Antha St.
ston
, TX dwaynia_qualls@yahoo.com832-660-1553Dr. RangelConcerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Melissa King mking@weking.net.
Central Ms. Lilian Care
tigermoon
1@sbcglo
bal.net
UHD
Student/
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Mr. David Herrerra heights_flyer@yahoo.com
Shelly
Mordhorst English
Central Mr. LeQuincy Griggs 1800 El Paseo
ston
, TX
770 Lgriggs29@yahoo.com832-890-0099
Shelly
Mordhorst
student,
concerned
citizen English
Central Ms. Kishwar Kulsoom kalsoom14@hotmail.com English
Central Mr. Brian Silva briansilva99@yahoo.com
Dr.
Lawrence English
Central Ms. Kristen Brown 3300 Sage Rd. 11105
ston
, TX kristenb@email.com832-606-7300
Comm
teacher English
Central Mr. Michael Phillips 11023 Ellwood St.
odla
nds,
TX mphilips05@att.net281-292-1652
Healthcare
for all
Texas
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Tomi Phillips
23
Ellw
ood
odla
nds,
TX tomig@att.net
281-292-
1652
Healthcare
for all
Texas
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Oge Egbueno ogeegbueno@yahoo.com
Central Mr. William Nowak nowakw@uhd.edu
UHD
Colleagues Spanish
Central Ms. Leslie Hibbs 5310 Beverly Hill #8
ston
, TX leshibbs@gmail.com214-725-7268Senior Resources GuideConcerned citizenEnglish
Central Ms. Dara Lewis 16503 Morgan Run
sou
ri
City dqlewis2000@yahoo.com832-236-9455SHELLY MORDHORST
concerned
citizen English
Central Mr. J'Monte Hooey 14103 Timberhaven DR.
ston
, TX jmontehooey@yahoo.com832-628-0460SHELLY MORDHORST
concerned
citizen English
Central Mr. Richard Kent 13514 Ballast RD
ston
, TX rjkent70@yahoo.com281-467-7460
Shelly
Mordhorst
Concerned
Citizen English
Central Ms. Charla Garcia 10215 Hannon Dr
ston
, TX garcia.charla@yahoo.com713-849-0525Dr.Chiquillo English
Appendix 1D: Health Care Participant Registration List
(contact information blacked out for confidentiality)
Scenic
Woods
Regional Ms. Aza VanClief
171
43
Mo
unt
ain
Spri
ng,
TX
773
79 ozi137@gmail.com713-439-6092
Health
Care for
All
Texan/Am
erica Concerned English
Central Ms. Marciela Yanez 347 Branding Iron Ln.
ston
, TX maricela_yg@yahoo.com281-787-1646
Nowak's
Class Student Spanish
Central Ms. Alba Herrera 5414 Treepoint RD
ta
Fe, albanyarceherrera@yahoo.com409 - 877 - 2167
Nowak's
Class Student Spanish
Central Ms. Sabina Ajpacaja 11922 Alief Place Dr.
ston
, TX sabina_aracely@yahoo.com713-591-5202
William
Nowak
Concerned
Citizen Spanish
Central Ms. Maria Mather 3222 Timberlark Dr.
gwo
od,
TX newlife1627@yahoo.com713-805-9493UHDconcerned
student Spanish
Central Ms
Maria de
Jesus Gonzalez 1002 7th Street
ena
Par
k, gzz15@comcast.net UHD Spanish
Central Ms. Patricia
Rios
Guerra 204 Oakdale St.
ade
na,
TX rios1@gatoruhd.edu832-964-8151UHDconcerned
student Spanish
Central Ms. Linda Sifuentes 9215 Airline Dr. # 57
ston
, TX linsif04@aol.com832-660-3550UHDconcerned
student Spanish
Central Ms. Diana Cruz 9426 Pinole Lane
ston
, TX dianitacruz68@yahoo.com832-668-6152
Dr.
Chiquillo
concerned
student Spanish
Central Ms. Mery Latigo 6115 Brookgate drive
ng,
TX meryl7232@sbcglobal.net832-766-9614
Dr.
Chiquillo
concerned
student Spanish
Central Mr. Alan Lucas
253
0
We
st
Hou
ston
, TX
770
08 tenuousone@yahoo.com832-457-8111Ryan White
Experience
d patient English
Central Mr. Gabriel Gonzalez
253
0
We
st
Hou
ston
, TX
770
08 gabegee1@yahoo.com.mx832-457-8111Ryan White
Experience
d patient English
Scenic
Woods
Regional Mr. Daniel Wirt
530
0 N
Bra
es
Hou
ston
, TX
770
96 boojum@wt.net713-240-1522
Health
Care for all
Texas
Health
Care
worker English
Central Ms. Melanie Martinez 309 Telephone Road
ston
, TX martinezm78@gator.uhd.edu713-202-4624Dr. Rangel, Nevi SidhuStudent English
Appendix 1E: Houston Health Care Leader Contacts
(contact information deleted for confidentiality)
Organization Prefix Name TitleCoalition for the Homeless of Houston Mr. Anthony Love President/CEO
We Are Caring Hearts Ms. Dawn D. Fobbs President/Founder
Houston Center for Independent Living Mr. Tony Koosis Director
The Rose Ms. Dorothy Gibbons CEO
Save our Ers Dr. Guy L. Clifton, M.D. Chairman
Ryan White Planning Council Office Ms. Diane Beck Council Coordinator
Northwest Assistance Planning Ministries Mr. Carol Little President
MHMRA of Harris County Ms. Lynne Cleveland Chairman
Medical Insights Ms. Lucy Devilla Owner
Living Bank Ms. Carole Harrington President/CEO
IBN Sina Foundation Nasruddin Rupani Chairman
Tx Association of Community Health Centers Mr. Jose Camacho Executive Director
Hope Through Grace Dr. Grace L. Butler, Ph.D.Founder/Board Chair
Healthcare for the Homeless Houston Mr. David Buck President
Harris Co. Social Services Mr. David Turkel Director
Harris Co. Health Department Ms. Herminia Palacio Executive Director
Harris County Breastfeeding Coalition Dr. Judy Hopkinson Director
Families Under Urban & Social Attack Rev. Leslie Smith CEO
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services Rev. James Tucker Rector
Doula Community Program Ms. Marisa Pena-Alfaro Director
DebLin Health Concepts Ms. Debra Jackson Owner
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
Clear Lake Emergency Medical Co. Mr. Roy Hunter CEO
Child Builders Mr. Steve Miller, Jr. President
Center for Research on Minority Health Dr. Lovell Jones Director
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Mr. Michael W. Youtt Chair
Better Business Bureau Mr. Dan Parsons President
Bering Omega Community Services Mr. Dan Snare President
Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans Ms. Bobby Lopez Superintendent
American Red Cross - Greater Houston Mr. Fernando Torres Community Director
AIDS Foundation Houston Ms. Kelly McCann CEO
Avance Head Start Mr. Jose Villarreal Executive Director
de Madres a Madres, Inc. Ms. Tina Garcia Executive Director
Appendix 1E: Houston Health Care Leader Contacts
(contact information deleted for confidentiality)
II
Baylor Department of Family & Community Medicine Dr. Stephan Spann Chair
Women's Resource Center - UH Ms. Beverly McPhail Director
Continuum Healthcare, Inc. Ms. Barbara Candley Owner
UT School of Health Information Sciences Mr. Jack W. Smith, Jr. Dean
UH Graduate School of Social Work Ms. Maxine Epstein Program Director
UH College of Optometry Dr. Earl L. Smith III Dean
United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast Mr. Robert Harvey Chair
Memorial Hermann/TIRR Mr. Carl Josehart CEO
TheirBirthRight Ms. Kimberley Craylor Director
Texas Children's Hospital Superkids/Ronald McDonald Mobile ClinicMr. Mark Wallace President/CEO
St. Hope Foundation Mr. Mika Sam-Cooper Director
Spring Branch Family Development Center Mr. Ricardo Barnes Director
Shalom Mobile Health Ministry Ms. Monica King Executive Director
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community Rev. John Upton Pastor
Pasadena Community Health Center Ms. Emma Coronado Office Manager
Children at Risk Mr. Robert Sanborn President/CEO
Alliance for Multicultural Community Health Services Kassahun Bisrat Executive Director
Motherland Health Clinique Mr. Victor Ndando-Ngoo Executive Director
Legacy Community Health Services Ms. Katy Caldwell Executive Director
Houston Community Health Centers, Inc. Mr. Daniel Montez Executive Director
Houston Area Community Services Mr. Joe C. Fuentes, Jr. Executive Director
Health Center of Southeast Texas Mr. Steven Racciato Executive Director
Harris Co. Hospital District Healthcare for the Homeless Marion Scott Executive Director
Gulf Coast Health Center Loyce Sinegal Executive Director
Good Neighbor Health Care Center Ms. Janet Donath Executive Director
Gateway to Care Mr. Ron Cookston Executive Director
Fort Bend Family Health Center Ms. Lynda Bible Executive Director
Asian American Health Coalition Ms. Andrea Caracostis Executive Director
Houston-Harris County Immunization Registry Ms. Rosie McStay Government Relations
Healthy Houston Foundation Mr. Douglas Hidalgo President
Boat People SOS Ms. An Phong Vo Director
Bonita Street "House of Hope" Ms. Michelle Tullos Operations Manager
Appendix 1E: Houston Health Care Leader Contacts
(contact information deleted for confidentiality)
Bread of Life Ms. Dena Gray Executive Director
Baylor College of Medicine Mr. Peter Traber President
Christus Medical Group Mr. Les Cave President
Blue Cross Blue Shield Ms. Margaret Jarvis News Media Contact
Houston Dept. of Health & Human Services Mr. Stephen L. Williams Director
City of Houston Administration & Regulatory Affairs Mr. Alfred Moran Director
City of Houston Mr. Bill White Mayor
Mental Health Association of Greater Houston Ms. Betsy Schwartz President/CEO
Harris Co. Hospital District Mr. Stephen DonCarlos Chairman
Montrose Counseling Center Ms. Anne Robison Executive Director
Planned Parenthood of Southeast Texas Director of Family Planning
American Heart Assoc. - Houston Division Ms. Amber Baker Executive Director
Health & Human Service Issues Ms. Peggy Boice Director
League of Women Voters - Houston Area Ms. Laura Blackburn President
Boyden Global Executive Search Ms. Cheryl Smith Bryan Managing Director
CHRISTUS Health Gulf Coast Mr. Patrick Carrier President/CEO
Brown McCarroll, LLP Mr. Christopher C. Ege Attorney at Law
Gardere, Wynne, Sewell, LLP Mr. Orin Lewis Attorney at Law
Breast Cancer Network of Strength Ms Renae Goines Executive Director
City of Houston Ms. Elena Marks Director of Envir. & Health Policy
University of Texas Medical Branch Mr. Andy DeYoung Executive Director
Texas Children’s Hospital Mr. Mike Wallace President & CEO
St. Luke’s Episcopal Healthcare System Mr. David J. Fine President & CEO
Memorial Hermann Hospital Mr. Craig A. Cordola Assistant Vice President, Operations
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital Ms. Julie K. Peterson Director, Business Dev.
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hosp Mr. Jeff D. Nowlin Asst. Vice President, Hospital Operations
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Ms. Deborah Alsante Administrative Director, Wellness Center
Triumph Hospital Clear Lake Mr. Charlie Allen President/C.E.O.
The Methodist Hospital Ms. Brenda Connelly Vice President of Operations
Texas Children’s Hospital Ms. Cris A. Daskevich Vice President
Memorial Hermann Southeast Mr. George H. Gaston Assistant Vice President, Operations
Texas Woman's University Mr. Kelley Moseley Director of Healthcare Administration
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hosp. Dr. Charles Ardoin Vice President & Chief Executive Officer
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Mr. George Thomas Director, Radiation Oncology
Appendix 1E: Houston Health Care Leader Contacts
(contact information deleted for confidentiality)
Texas Children’s Hospital Ms. Michelle M. Riley-BrownDirector, Health Centers
Bayshore Medical Center Mr. jeffrey holland Chief Executive Officer
St. Luke's Episcopal Ms. Nicole Thomas Director
Xenex Technologies Mr. Mark Stibich Partner
Gossen Livingston Architecture Mr. Miro Petrovic Director, Healthcare Architecture
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Mr. Edgar L. Tucker Medical Center Director
HCA Gulfcoast Division Ms. Maura A. Walsh President
D. Peterson & Associates Mr. Larry L. Mathis Consultant
D. Peterson & Associates Ms. Diane Peterson Consultant
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Mr. Dan S. Wilford President & CEO Emeritus
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Mr. Kenneth J. Wine Executive Vice President
HCA Affiliated Hospitals Ms. Karen Gunay Administrative Asst.
TradeMark Insurance Agency Mr. Travis S. Middleton President
Corporate Health Management Solutions Mr. Chris Skisak President
Houston Wellness Association Mr. Jonathan Lack Executive Director
Houston Endowment, Inc. Mr. Matthew Barnes Health Grant Officer
John L. Wortham & Son, LP Mr. Rich Black
Community Health Choice, Inc. Mr. Ken Janda Executive VP
Harris Co. Medical Society Dr. Tom Garcia President
American Cancer Society Ms. Peggy Bush Community Manager
Harris Co. Healthcare Alliance Ms. Karen Love Executive Director
Tenet Healthcare Corporation Ms. Teresa Huskey Senior Director
Mir Fox & Rodriguez, PC Ms. Rose Anne Howland Senior Manager
Texas Woman's University Mr. Kelley Moseley Director of Healthcare Administration
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hosp. Dr. Charles Ardoin Vice President & Chief Executive Officer
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Mr. George Thomas Director, Radiation Oncology
Texas Children’s Hospital Ms. Michelle M. Riley-BrownDirector, Health Centers
Bayshore Medical Center Mr. jeffrey holland Chief Executive Officer
St. Luke's Episcopal Ms. Nicole Thomas Director
Xenex Technologies Mr. Mark Stibich Partner
Gossen Livingston Architecture Mr. Miro Petrovic Director, Healthcare Architecture
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Mr. Edgar L. Tucker Medical Center Director
HCA Gulfcoast Division Ms. Maura A. Walsh President
D. Peterson & Associates Mr. Larry L. Mathis Consultant
Appendix 1E: Houston Health Care Leader Contacts
(contact information deleted for confidentiality)
D. Peterson & Associates Ms. Diane Peterson Consultant
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Mr. Dan S. Wilford President & CEO Emeritus
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Mr. Kenneth J. Wine Executive Vice President
HCA Affiliated Hospitals Ms. Karen Gunay Administrative Asst.
TradeMark Insurance Agency Mr. Travis S. Middleton President
Corporate Health Management Solutions Mr. Chris Skisak President
Houston Wellness Association Mr. Jonathan Lack Executive Director
Houston Endowment, Inc. Mr. Matthew Barnes Health Grant Officer
John L. Wortham & Son, LP Mr. Rich Black
Community Health Choice, Inc. Mr. Ken Janda Executive VP
Harris Co. Medical Society Dr. Tom Garcia President
American Cancer Society Ms. Peggy Bush Community Manager
Harris Co. Healthcare Alliance Ms. Karen Love Executive Director
Tenet Healthcare Corporation Ms. Teresa Huskey Senior Director
Mir Fox & Rodriguez, PC Ms. Rose Anne Howland Senior Manager
Appendix 1F: Record of Meetings with People to Help Recruit for
Health Care Forum
Dr. Lawrence met with the following individuals in order to ask for their help in recruiting citizens to attend our December Health care. Contact information has been deleted for confidentiality.
1. Laura Blackburn, League of Women’s Voters 2. Christina Cabral, City of Houston, Mayor’s Office 3. Lesley Ramsey, Center for Public Policy Priorities 4. Vicky Rivers, Houston Main Street TIRZ 5. Hank Roubicek, University of Houston Downtown 6. Craig D'Agostini , Comcast Cable 7. Ann Selcer, Texas Women’s University 8. Erin Kreeger, Inviting Change Consulting 9. Greg Simpson, Houston Public Library 10. Lloyd Matzner, University of Houston Downtown 11. Miya Shay, Channel 13 (ABC) 12. Cynthia Spooner, President of Gold Medal, LLC 13. Martha Murphree, Blue Print Houston 14. Leticia Konigsberg El Paso Energy 15. Ms. Sullivan, Collaborative for Children 16. Ms. Robinson, Homeless Houston . 17. Gloria Moritz , El Paso Energy 18. Bruce Connery, El Paso Energy 19. Bill King, political consultant 20. Kathy Butler, Collaborative for Children 21. Thao Costis, SEARCH 22. Ms. Crouch, SEARCH 23. Steve Ross, Collaborative for Children 24. Josephine Jackson, Concerned citizen 25. Taylor Willingham, Texas Forums 26. Peter Brown, City Council Member-at-Large 27. Mr. Richard Cron, Insurance lobbyist (Carreno Group) 28. Carol Tucker, KUHF Radio 29. Eric Giordano, National Issues Forums Network 30. LULAC 31. Benito Juarez, Immigration Office, City of Houston 32. Texas Acorn 33. NAACP 34. Ana Leal, Houston Endowment Philanthropy 35. Ms. Bekie, Advance Houston 36. Causal Learning 37. Ms. Moran, United Way 38. Mr. Dickerman, AIPAC 39. Mr. Rivera, Fiesta Grocery Chain 40. Olga Rodgriguez, Health Care Texas
Appendix 1F: Record of Meetings with People to Help Recruit for
Health Care Forum
41. Rosemary Fry, Texas Non-profit Network (with over 1000 non profits in her distribution list)
42. Vicky Chavez, Museum of Fine Arts 43. Fred Brieden, United Way 44. Mr. Bluitt, HAUL 45. gramsey@houstonisd.org 46. Mary Alice Westhoff, Bright Horizons 47. Anna Sonnenberg, United Way 48. Bee Morehead Texas Impact (Health care lobbying organization) 49. Catarina Cron, City of Houston, Judge 50. Cathy Moore, Republican Political Consultant) 51. Ms. Coleman, City of Houston 52. Casey Curry, Channel 13, ABC 53. Ms. Wustman, United Way 54. John Doble, United Way 55. Ms. Moran, United Way 56. Elena Marks, City of Houston, considered city expert on Health Care by mayor Bill White
57. Dorothea Feng, Pfizer 58. heather@downtownhouston.org – Downtown Houston 59. Jaimie Pedigo, Center for Houston’s Future 60. Kate Gordon, Exxon Mobile 61. Charles Kennedy, UHD Alumni, grad student at Houston Medical Center 62. Meller Langford, Houston Public Library 63. Mike Murray, Comcast Cable 64. Jessica Michan, St. Luke’s Hospital 65. Paula Arnold, Arnold & Langard Public Relations 66. Pegge Bogle, Bogle Public Relations 67. Ms. Reed, Collaborative for Children 68. Richard Cron, Carreno Group, Health Insurance lobbyist 69. Nicole H. Robinson (City of Houston, has distribution list of all core Super neighborhoods, which includes Houston’s 3rd and 5th wards, Health and Human Services, and data base of 100 non-profits.
70. Ms. Dunn, United Way 71. Brian Blake, Texas A&M Presidential Library 72. Patricia Bustamante, Houston Public Library 73. James Chavez, Houston Public Library 74. Erin Cody, Houston Public Library 75. Malcolm Glover, Arkansas, NIFI netowrk 76. Steve Hill, Houston Public Library 77. Merna Jackson, Texas A & M University 78. Susan Kaufman, City of Houston 79. Yvonne Kendall, University of Houston Downtown 80. Diane Long, Care for Elders 81. Edward Melton, City of Houston
Appendix 1F: Record of Meetings with People to Help Recruit for
Health Care Forum
82. Robert Gaines, Prairie View Houston 83. Thuy Vo, SEARCH 84. Mary Wagoner, City of Houston 85. Tamika Price, Houston Public Library 86. Ms. Heggie, MD ANDERSON 87. Dan McNea, Pacios law firm 88. Ms. Cole, MD Anderson 89. Sandra Wegner, Center for Houston’s Future 90. Minni Timmaraju, Planned Parenthood 91. Mr. Wendler, Texas Meidcal Center
¿Qué vamos a hacer sobre el altocosto de la aseguranza médica?
Foro Comunitario:
The UC
Uno de cada cuatro tejanos no tiene seguro médico y elcosto de la aseguranza está subiendo diez veces másrápido que los salarios. Nuestro país gasta más dineroque cualquier otro país en mantener el sistema de saludpero mucha gente no está satisfecha con la atenciónmédica que reciben. Hoy es cuando debemos enfrentareste problema para que nuestro sistema de saludfuncione como debiera funcionar.
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Appendix 1H: Health Care Post-Forum Questionnaire (English)
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Coping With the Cost of Health Care Questionnaire
This questionnaire should only take about 5 minutes to complete. Now that you’ve had a chance to participate in a forum on this issue, we’d like to know what you are thinking. Your opinions, along with thousands of others who participated in these forums, will be reflected in a summary report, which will be available to all citizens, including those who took part in the forums, as well
as officeholders, member of the news media, and others in your community.
1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Not agree agree disagree disagree Sure
a. Large profits earned by health insurance and drug � � � � �
companies are a major cause of skyrocketing health care costs. b. Quality, affordable health care is a basic right that should be guaranteed to all Americans. � � � � � c. Insurance policies with high deductibles discourage people from getting regular check-ups and routine screening tests. � � � � �
d. Americans pay far too much for health care and get far too little for it. � � � � �
e. Requiring employers to provide health insurance for their � � � � �
workers would impose an unfair burden on many small businesses. f. The greatest health insurance threat most Americans face � � � � � is being wiped out by the expense of paying for a catastrophic illness.
2. Do you favor or oppose each of these actions? Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Not agree agree disagree disagree Sure
a. Require employers to provide health insurance � � � � �
coverage to all their employees. b. Expand Medicare to cover all Americans, not just those 65 and older. � � � � � c. Require all Americans to have at least minimum insurance coverage for major medical expenses. � � � � � d. Put a limit on the amount that can be awarded in medical malpractice suits. � � � � � e. Use the buying power of the government to get reduced � � � � �
prices on prescription drugs. f. Allow Americans to buy lower-cost prescription drugs � � � � � imported from Canada and other countries.
3. Do you favor or oppose the statements listed below? Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Not agree agree disagree disagree Sure
a. We should require all Americans to have at least � � � � �
major medical insurance, EVEN IF that means raising taxes to cover the costs for those who cannot afford it on their own. b. We should regulate the price of health-related services � � � � � c. We should guarantee health care for every American, EVEN IF this won’t do much to control health-care costs. � � � � �
Appendix 1H: Health Care Post-Forum Questionnaire (English)
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4. Are you thinking differently about this issue now that you have participated in the forum?
� YES �NO If yes, how? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
5. In your forum, did you talk about aspects of the issue that you hadn’t considered before?
� YES �NO If yes, how?
6. What, if anything, might citizens in your community do differently as a result of this forum?
7. Not including this forum, how many National Issues Forums have you attended? � 0 � 1 - 3 � 4 - 6 � 7 or more � Not sure
8. Are you male or female? � MALE �FEMALE
9. How old are you? � 17 or younger � 18-30 � 31-45 � 46-64 � 65 or older
10. Are you: � African American/Black � Asian American/ Pacific Islander � Caucasian/White
� Hispanic �Native American �Other (please specify) ______________________
11. Where do you live? � Rural � Small town � Large city � Suburb
12. What is your ZIP code? ________________________________
Appendix 1H: Health Care Post-Forum Questionnaire (English)
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13. How do you typically describe your political views (Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Liberal, Moderate, etc.) _______________________________ 14. What effects, if any, has this forum had on the following: Increased No change Decreased
Your understanding of your own attitudes and � � � beliefs on this issue? Your understanding of others’ attitudes � � �
and beliefs? Your ability to discuss issues openly and frankly? � � �
Your ability to communicate more effectively � � � with people who have different beliefs.
15. Discussion Materials Strongly Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree The guide includes different points of view, without pushing any particular one. � � � � �
The guide stimulated meaningful discussion. � � � � �
The guide presented the right amount of material. � � � � �
15. Have you done any of these things in the past year? (please mark all that apply)
� written to an elected representative � attended a rally or political gathering � written a letter to the newspaper � served on a committee for a local organization � worked for a political party � worked informally with others on a public issue � signed a petition � discussed an issue with someone who disagrees with me � voted in an election �educated myself on a community issue
16. Describe what you like MOST about this forum.
17. Tell us how we could improve the forum.
As part of our research effort, we (including the Kettering Foundation) would like to conduct a follow-up interview with people who participated in this discussion. If you are willing to participate in an interview, please provide your name and phone number below. Not everyone will be contacted and your information will not be used for any other purposes. Name __________________________________________Phone number __________________________ Deliberative Forum held at University of Houston – Downtown, Houston, Texas
Appendix 1H: Health Care Post-Forum Questionnaire (English)
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Appendix 1H: Health Care Questionnaire (Spanish)
1
¿Cómo hacer frente al alza en los precios por los servicios médicos?
¿Cómo pagar por lo que necesitamos?
Cuestionario
Ya que ha tenido la oportunidad de participar en la discusión sobre el tema, quisiéramos
saber lo que piensa. Sus opiniones, junto a las de muchos otros participantes en estos
foros, aparecerán en un informe que se pondrá al alcance de todos los ciudadanos,
incluyendo a los que participaron en estos foros, al igual que representantes políticos,
representantes de los medios de comunicación y otros individuos de su comunidad.
1. ¿Está de acuerdo o en desacuerdo con las siguientes declaraciones? Muy de Más o menos Más o menos Muy en No acuerdo de acuerdo de acuerdo desacuerdo Sé
a. Las grandes ganancias de las compañías de seguros � � � � �
médicos y las farmacéuticas son una de las causas principales del aumento en los precios por los servicios de salud. b. El acceso a los servicios de salud a precios razonables constituye un derecho primordial que se le debe � � � � �
garantizar a todo estadounidense. c. Los planes de seguro médico con altos deducibles causan que la gente no visite regularmente al médico y desista de hacerse tratamientos preventivos y rutinarios. � � � � � d. Los estadounidenses pagan demasiado por los servicios médicos y reciben muy poco a cambio. � � � � �
e. Exigir como requisito legal que las empresas provean � � � � �
seguro médico a sus empleados sería una medida injusta para los pequeños empresarios. f. El peligro mayor a que se enfrenta la mayor parte de los � � � � � estadounidenses con respecto al seguro médico es caer en bancarrota como resultado de una enfermedad catastrófica.
2. ¿Está de acuerdo o en desacuerdo con estas medidas?
Muy de Más o menos Más o menos Muy en No acuerdo de acuerdo de acuerdo desacuerdo Sé
a. Exigir por ley que las empresas les provean seguro � � � � �
médico a todos sus empleados. b. Expandir el programa de Medicare para que cubra a todos los estadounidenses, no sólo a los mayores de 65 años. � � � � � c. Exigir por ley que todos los estadounidenses tengan un seguro médico básico que cubra los costos mayores del � � � � �
cuidado médico. d. Limitar la cantidad de dinero a recibir en las demandas � � � � � por negligencia médica. e. Usar el poder adquisitivo del gobierno para reducir los � � � � �
precios en los medicamentos con receta médica. f. Permitir que los estadounidenses compren medicamentos � � � � � con receta de Canadá u otros países a bajo costo.
Appendix 1H: Health Care Questionnaire (Spanish)
2
3. ¿Está usted a favor o en contra de las siguientes ideas?
Muy Más o menos Más o menos Muy No A favor a favor en contra en contra Sé
a. Debemos exigir que los estadounidenses tengan � � � � �
un seguro médico básico, aunque esto implique un aumento en los impuestos para cubrir los costos de los que no pueden comprarlo. b. Debemos regular los precios de los servicios médicos, � � � � �
tales como los medicamentos y las estadías en el hospital,
aunque esto implique que las farmacéuticas reduzcan fondos para investigaciones de nuevos medicamentos o los hospitales no compren el equipo tecnológico necesario para salvar vidas. c. Debemos garantizarles los servicios médicos a todos los
estadounidenses, aunque esto no detenga el alza en � � � � �
los precios por los servicios. 4. Después de haber participado en el foro, ¿piensa diferente sobre el tema? SÍ NO Si ha contestado afirmativamente, ¿cómo ha cambiado su opinión? ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
5. Durante el foro, ¿habló sobre algún aspecto que no había tomado en cuenta con anterioridad?
� SÍ �NO Si ha contestado afirmativamente, explique cuál(es) son los nuevos aspectos.
6. ¿Qué podrían hacer los ciudadanos de su comunidad, si fuera posible, como resultado de este foro? Explique.
7. Sin contar este foro, ¿a cuántos ha asistido sobre Asuntos Nacionales? � 0 � 1 - 3 � 4 - 6 � 7 ó más � No estoy seguro/a
8. Es dama o caballero? � Dama �Caballero
9. ¿Qué edad tiene?
Appendix 1H: Health Care Questionnaire (Spanish)
3
� 17 ó menor � 18-30 � 31-45 � 46-64 � 65 ó mayor 10. ¿A qué grupo étnico pertenece? � afroamericano � asiático/ polinésico � caucásico/ blanco � hispano/ latino
�amerindio �otro (favor de explicar) ______________________ 11. ¿Dónde vive � zona rural � pueblo pequeño � ciudad grande � en las afueras de una ciudad
12. ¿Cuál es su código postal (zip code)? ________________________________
13. ¿Cómo se describiría usted en términos políticos? (conservador/a, liberal, demócrata,
independiente, republicano/a, socialista, comunista, etc.) ___________________________________________________________________
14. ¿Qué efecto ha tenido este foro sobre los siguientes temas? Ha aumentado No ha cambiado Ha disminuido
Sobre su comprensión de sus perspectivas y � � � creencias sobre este tema. Su comprensión de las perspectivas y creencias de � � �
otras personas. Su habilidad de conversar sobre diferentes temas � � �
de manera abierta y franca. Su habilidad de comunicarse de manera más eficaz � � � con personas que no comparten sus creencias.
15. Materiales usados en el foro: ¿Cuál es su opinión? Muy en Muy en de acuerdo de acuerdo neutral desacuerdo desacuerdo El informe escrito presenta diferentes perspectivas, sin darle preferencia a una en particular. � � � � �
El informe escrito facilitó la discusión del tema. � � � � �
El informe escrito incluye suficiente material sobre � � � � �
el tema.
15. ¿Ha hecho usted algunas de las siguientes actividades durante el año pasado? (favor de indicar las que ha hecho)
� escribirle a un/a representante político/a � asistir a una manifestación o una reunión política � escribirle una carta a un periódico � participar en un comité en una organización local � trabajar para un partido político � trabajar informalmente con otros sobre un asunto público � firmar una petición � discutir asuntos políticos con alguien que no está de acuerdo con usted � votar en las elecciones �educarse sobre los asuntos políticos
Appendix 1H: Health Care Questionnaire (Spanish)
4
16. Describa lo que más le ha gustado de este foro. 17. Favor de indicarnos cómo podríamos mejorar el foro en el futuro.
Como parte de nuestras investigaciones académicas, la Fundación Kettering y nosotros aquí en UHD quisiéramos entrevistar a algunos de los participantes. Si usted está dispuesto/a a participar en una entrevista sobre sus experiencias en el foro, favor de indicar su nombre y su número de teléfono en los espacios en blanco a continuación. No los vamos a contactar a todos y su información personal no se va a usar para ningún otro propósito que no sea lo susodicho. Nombre: _________________________________________________ teléfono: _______________________________ Foro Deliberativo realizado en la Universidad de Houston—Downtown, Houston, Texas
Appendix 1 I:
Last Name First Name Pre Title Organization Email Phone/Fax Address City, St. Zip
Abdullah Caroline Program Director Everyday Democracy
cabdullah@everyday-
democracy.org
p) 860-928-2616
x5907
f) 860-928-3713
111 Founders
Plaza
East Hartford,
CT 6108
Abrego Catherine Ms.
Public
Conversations
Project Scholar Wells College
cat.abrego@gmail.c
om p) 509-331-2810
1175 S. Shaake
Rd. Othello, WA 99344
Achter Paul Dr. none listed none listed pachter@richmond.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Adams Christine Ms.
Healthcare
Advocate;
Psychologist; Ta-
payer
Health Care for All
Texas chrz.catt@gmail.com p) 713-850-0553
482 W. 32nd
Street Hou, TX 77018
Ahern Douglas Mr. Student
aherninvestments@yah
oo.com p) 281-904-3797
16619
Thunderbay Hou, TX 77062
Ahern Susan
Dean-College of
Hum. & Soc.
Science
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown aherns@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8113 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Ahmed Huma Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
ahmedh1@gator.uhd.e
du p) 713-834-5102 none listed none listed none listed
Ajpacaja Sabina Ms. Concerned Citizen Nowak
sabina_aracely@yahoo
.com p) 713-591-5202
11922 Alief
Place Dr. Hou, TX 77072
Alam Muhammad Accountant I
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown alamm@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8602 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Albright Heidi Ms.
Health Care
Administrator
Texas Woman;s
University
halbright@mdanderson
.org p) 713-792-0403
1220 Holcombe
Blvd. # 1262 Hou, TX 77030
Alexander Paul Mr.
Director-Institute on
the Common Good Regis Univ. palexand@regis.edu
Alo Richard
Exec. Director-
Grants and
Contracts
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown alor@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8207 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Alvidrez Melissa Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown meliss.one@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Amah Miriam Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
miriam_amah@yahoo.c
om p) 832-276-3544
13331 Gendley
Dr. Hou, TX 77041
Amsler Terry
Program Director-
Collaborative
Governance
Initiative
Institute for Local
Government cpereira@ca-ilg.orgp) 916-658-8208
f) 916-444-7535
1400 K Street,
Ste. 301
Sacramento,
CA 95814
UHD Citizen Capacity Building List (Contact info. Blacked out for confidentiality)
Appendix 1 I:
Andrews Leon T. Mr. none listed
National League of
Cities-Institute for
Youth, Education, &
Families andrews@nlc.org p) 202-626-3006
1301
Pennsylvania
Ave. NW
Washington,
DC 20004
Apodaca Ed
VP for Student
Services and
Enrollment Mgt.
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown apodacae@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8957 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Atkinson Danielle Ms. none listed Michigan Voice
danielle@statevoices.o
rg p) 313-964-5099
19 Griswold St.,
Ste. 600 Detroit, MI 48226
Auburn Pamela
Lecturer-Natural
Science
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown auburnp@uhd.edu p) 713-222-5378 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Bach Betsy
Professor/President
Elect
Univ. of MT Natl.
Comm. Assoc.
betsy.bach@umontana.
edu
p) 406-243-2580 f)
406-243-6136
32 Campus
Drive Missoula, MT 59812
Bachman Christine
Asst. Professor-
Social Sciences
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown bachmanc@uhd.edu p) 713-222-5383 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Baker Susan J.
Assoc. Prof.-Art
History
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown bakers@uhd.edu p) 713-226-5298 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Bandyopadhyay Kanustuv none listed
Society for
Participatory
Research in Asia kanstuv@pria.org
p) 91-11-
2996093/32/33
42 Tughlakabad
Institutional Area
New Delhi,
India 110062
Barajas Rick Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown rickyb166@yahoo.com
Barker Derek Mr. Program Officer Kettering Foundation barker@kettering.org
Barnes Rachel Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
rachelauburn@gmail.co
m p) 281-382-5612 none listed none listed none listed
Barone Damon Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed
damon_barone@hotma
il.com none listed
3423 Cascadia
Dr. Hou, TX 77082
Barrett Molly Ms.
Program Liasion &
Editor Everyday Democracy
mbarrett@everyday-
democracy.org
p) 860-928-2616
x5919
f) 860-928-3713
111 Founders
Plaza
East Hartford,
CT 6108
Barriero Elda Ms. Concerned Citizen none listed
barreiro4@gator.uhd.e
du p) 281-847-2892
295 Casa
Grande Hou, TX 77060
Barreiro Viviana Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
barreiro4@gator.uhd.e
du p) 281-847-2892
295 Casa
Grande Hou, TX 77060
" " " "
htowngurl0888@yahoo.
com
Bautista Ian Mr. President
United Neighborhood
Centers of America ibautista@unca.org
p) 414-359-6528
f) 414-359-1074
11700 West
Lake Park Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53224
Bavineau Jane Ms.
VP of Housing &
Energy Management
jbavineau@shelteringar
ms.org p) 713-956-2079
3838 Aberdeen
Way Hou, TX 77025
Beane Susan
Lecturer-Computer
& Mathematical
Science
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown beanes@uhd.edu p) 713-223-7938 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Appendix 1 I:
Becerra Linda
Professor-Computer
& Mathematical
Science
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown becerral@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8643 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Beck Karen
Lecturer-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown beckk@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Bedolla Victor Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
bedollav1@gator.uhd.e
du p) 713-828-7328
4505 Wylie
Street Hou, TX 77026
Bennett Kimberley Affiliate Trainer Ceridian
kbennettspeaks@yaho
o.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Bennett Lucy Ms. none listed
David Matthews Ctr.
For Civic Life
lmclelland@matthewsc
enter.org none listed PO Box 11018
Tuscaloosa,
AL 35486
Bernier Roger Mr. Senior Advisor
Centers for Disease
Control rhb2@cdc.gov
p) 404-639-8875
f) 404-639-8905 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333
Bhatt Nikhil
Coordinator-
Multimedia Tech.
Services
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown ybprod@gmail.com p) 713-221-8244
One Main Street
A-729 Hou, TX 77002
Bible Lynda Ms. Exec. Director
Fort Bend Fam.
Health Ctr. admin.fbfhc@tachc.org p) 281-342-4530 400 Austin St. Richmond, TX 77469
Bilotti Karen Ms.
Writing
Studies/Writing
Center
Roger Williams
University kbilotti@rwu.edu
p) 401-247-2154
f) 401-254-3847
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Center for
Academic
Development Bristol, RI 2809
Bingham Lisa Ms.
Public and
Environmental
Affairs Indiana University lbingham@indiana.edu
p) 812-855-4556
f) 812-855-7802
1315 E. 10th
Street, Room
333
Bloomington,
IN 47405
Birchak Chris Dean-Univ. College
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown birchakc@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8007 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Black Laura Ms.
Communication
Studies Ohio University black11@ohio.edi p) 740-593-4690 111 Lasher Hall Athens, OH 45701
Blackburn Laura Ms. Former President
League of Women
Voters
laura2blackburn@yaho
o.com
Blake Brian Mr.
Communications
Director
George Bush
Presidential Library &
Museum brian.blake@nara.gov
p) 979-260-9552
ext. 290
f) 979-260-9557
c) 979-324-8995
1000 George
Bush Dr. West
College
Station, TX 77845
Blanco Carmen Ms. Adjunct
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown flynnc@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 1439 Waverly Hou, TX 77008
Blanco Michael Mr. Concerned Citizen
rosawise@suddenlink.n
et none listed
24536 Pomeroy
Grove Dr. Kingwood, TX 77365
Blanco Rosa Ms. Concerned Citizen
rosawise@suddenlink.n
et none listed
24536 Pomeroy
Grove Dr. Kingwood, TX 77365
Blong Linda Program Co-leader
Dialogue,
Deliberation, & Public
Engagement lblong@mac.com p) 707-364-7710 2405 Curtis Dr. Penngrove, CA 94951
Appendix 1 I:
Bloom Collette Ms.
Associate Professor
of Music
Texas Southern
University bloomc@tsu.edu p) 832-567-3046
11606 Spill
Creek Drive Pearland, TX 77584
Boice Peggy Ms.
Health Care Policy
Analyst County Judge's Office
peggy.boice@cjo.hctx.
net p) 713-744-1260
1001 Preston,
Ste. 911 Hou, TX 77002
Bonnemann Tim Mr. Founder & CEO Intellitics, Inc. tim@intellitics.com p) 408-627-0700
3038 Walgrove
Way San Jose, CA 95128
Boron Carrie Ms.
Deputy
Communication
Director Everyday Democracy
cboron@everyday-
democracy.org
p) 860-928-2616
x5904
f) 860-928-3713
111 Founders
Plaza, Ste. 1403
East Hartford,
CT 6108
Boss Stephanie Social Catering Mgr.
Double Tree Hotel
Intercontinental
Airport
stephanie.boss@hilton.
com
p) 281-848-4050 f)
281-848-4059 15747 JFK Blvd. Hou, TX 77032
Bradley Daid
VP-Administration &
Finance
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown bradleyd@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8610 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Braithwaite Dawn
Willa Cather
Professor of Comm.
Studies
Univ. of Nebraska-
Lincoln dbraithwaite@unl.edu
p) 402-742-6910
f) 402-472-6921
2112 Harrison
Ave. Lincoln, NE 68502
Branham David Dr.
Asst. Professor-Soc.
Sciences
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown branhamd@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8208 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Braswell Emily Ms. Executive Director Blueprint Houston
emily@blueprinthousto
n.org p) 281-814-6362
3015 Richmond
Ave. #201 Hou, TX 77098
Breese Courtney Ms.
Program
Coordinator
MA Ofc of Dispute
Resolution & Public
Collaboration
courtney.breese@umb.
edu
p) 617-287-4046
f) 617-287-4049
100 Morrissey
Blvd., M-1-627 Boston, MA 2125
Breier Betsy Ms. none listed none listed
bbreier@houstonaplus.
org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Brieden Fred Mr. Donor Relations
Healthcare Division;
United Way of
Greater Houston fab_3@swbell.net p) 713-685-2330 50 Waugh Dr. Hou, TX 77007
Brooks Brenetta
Senior Bus. Mgr. II-
Univ. College
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown brooksb@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8298 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Brown Arnesse Ms. none listed
United South End
Settlements abrown@uses.org p) 617-375-8137
566 Columbus
Ave. Boston, MA 2118
Brown Chris Mr. Chief of Staff
CM Green at City of
Houston
chris.brown@cityofhou
ston.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Brown Georgia
Student; Everyday
Democracy Scholar
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
georgia.brown@transw
estern.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Brown Houghton
Visiting Asst. -
Finance,
Accounting, & CIS Univ. of Housto brownh@uhd.edu p) 713-223-7962 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Brown Kristen Ms.
Communcations
Teacher none listed kristenb@email.com p) 832-606-7300
3300 Sage Rd.
#11105 Hou, TX 77056
Brown Michael Mr.
Director-Leadership
and Professional
Development
New Mexico Forum
for Youth in
Communication
mbrown@nmforumfory
outh.org
p) 505-821-3574
x103
f) 505-242-2776
924 Park SW,
Ste. E
Albuquerque,
NM 87102
Appendix 1 I:
Brown Shelby Ms. Board Member
TDI Board & CT
Community Colleges
brown_shelby@hotmail
.com p) 860-299-6296
91 Elm Street
#202A
Manchester,
CT 6040
Buckley Stephen Mr. none listed U.S. Transparency
sbuckley@ustranspare
ncy.com p) 508-945-0518
15T Balfour
Lane Chatham, MA 2633
Buie Sarah Ms.
Director-Higgins
School of
Humanities Clark University sbuie@clarku.edu p) 508-793-7479 950 Main Street Worcester, MA 1610
Burkholder Steve Mr.
Director-Colorado
Futures Regis University
sburkholder@lakewood
.org
p) 303-985-1030
f) 303-964-5502
2444 South
Yarrow Way Lakewood, CO 80227
Burns Karl Mr. Senior Assoc. Wipro Consulting
karl_burns@hotmail.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Burton Williams Mr. none listed
W K Kellogg
Foundation williamlburton@aol.com p) 269-967-8228
1000
Massachusetts
Ave.
Battle Creek,
Mi 49037
Bustamante Patricia
Mgr.-Central
Electronic
Reference Services
Houston Public
Library
patricia.bustamante@ci
tyofhouston.net p) 832-393-1685 500 Mc Kinney Hou, TX 77002
Butin Dan Mr.
Assistant Dean,
School of Education Cambridge College
dan.butin@cambridgec
ollege.edu p) 617-873-0619
1000
Massachusetts
Ave.
Cambridge,
MA 2138
Butland Mark Mr. Professor
Austin Comm.
College butland@austincc.edu
Butler Randall Mr. CEO & President
The Institute for
Sustainable Peace
randall@butlermediatio
n.com p) 713-533-4920
3217 Montrose
Blvd. Hou, TX 77006
Cabral Christina
Director-Board of
Commissions City of Houston
christina.cabral@cityof
houston.net
p) 713-247-2079
f) 713-437-6959 901 Bagby Hou, TX 77002
Caicedo Sylvia
s_w_caicedo@hotmail.
com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Cambell Kristen Ms. Program Director
National Conference
on Citizenship kcambell@ncoc.net p) 202-331-2098
1816 Jefferson
Place NW
Washington,
DC 20036
Camp Lacy Clinical Director
Samaritan Counseling
Center lacymc@bellsouth.net
Camp Susan Ms. Gateway to Care
kimberly.camp@christu
shealth.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Campbell Sally Ms.
Senior Program
Director Everyday Democracy
scampbell@everyd
ay-democracy.org
p) 860-928-2616
x5918
f) 860-928-3713
111 Founders
Plaza, Ste. 1403
East Hartford,
CT 6108
Campuzano Carina Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
caricampuzano07@yah
oo.com
7310 Fox Scene
Dr. Humble, TX 77338
Campuzano Edgar Community Mbr. HPD Cadet
mojoone2002@yahoo.c
om p) 832-419-5978
7310 Fox Scene
Dr. Humble, TX 77338
Canetti Barbara Faculty
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown canettib@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8126 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Cano Patsy Ms.
Department of Health
and Human Services
patsy.cano@cityofhous
ton.net p) 713-794-9907
8000 N. Stadium
Dr. Hou, TX 77054
Appendix 1 I:
Carcasson Martin Mr. Director
Colorado State Univ.
Center for Public
Deliberation
mcarcas@colostate.ed
u
p) 970-491-5628
f) 970-491-2160
202 Eddy. Blvd.,
MS 1783
Fort Collins,
CO 80523-1783
Cardoso Patricia Ms.
Public
Conversations
Project Scholar
University of
Massachusetts @
Amherst
pcardoso@edu.umann.
edu p) 617-939-6528 PO Box 3167 Amherst, MA 1004
Care Lilian Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
tigermoon1@sbcglobal.
net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Carlisle Kara Ms. Program Director Kellogg Foundation kara.carlisle@wkkf.org p) 269-969-2050
One Michigan
Ave. East
Battle Creek,
Mi 49017
Carson Cynthia Ms. none listed
Hampton Coalition for
Youth ccarlson@hampton.gov p) 757-728-3280 22 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23669
Carpenter Ronald Dr. Profesor Univ. of Florida ronstyle@ufl.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Carter Kim Ms. Director
The Five Freedoms
Projects
kcarter@fivefreedoms.
org p) 603-672-2111 43 Austin Rd. Amherst, NH 3031
Case Theresa
Asst. Professor-
Social Sciences
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown caset@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8958 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Castillo Aadriana Ms. Concerned Citizen ags714@yahoo.com none listed
14203 Stone
Cottage Lane Hou, TX 77047
Castillo Irma
Families under Urban
Attack icastillo@fuusa.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Castillo Max Mr. President
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown castillom@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8001 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Cavalier Robert Mr.
SW/PA Prog. For
Deliberation
Democracy
Carnegie Mellon
University-Philosophy
Dept. rc2z@andrew.cmu.edu
p) 412-818-0035
(cell) 135 Baker Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Cervenka Mark
Director-Blaffer
Gallery & Assoc.
Professor-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown cervenkam@uhd.edu p) 7113-221-8043 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Chairez Claudia Ms. Paralegal Aid
UHD sister in
Communucation
chairez4maria@yahoo.
com none listed 2909 Fay St. Hou, TX 77023
Chairez Maria Ms. Concerned Citizen
Univ.of Houston-
Downtown
chairez4maria@yahoo.
com none listed 2909 Fay St. Hou, TX 77023
Chaney Marybelle
Lecturer-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown chaneym@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Chavez James Mr.
Library Service
Specialist
Houston Public
Library-Express
james.chavez@cityofho
uston.net p) 832-393-2660 6400 High Star Hou, TX 77074
Chavez Viola
Family Programs
Fellow
Family & Comm.
Programs
vestrellac17@yahoo.co
m
Chiquillo Raquel
Assoc. Professor.-
Spanish-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown chiquillor@uhd.edu p) 713-221-2743
904 Wescott St.
Apt. 306 Hou, TX 77007
Christmas Byron Mr. Professor-Chemistry
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown christmasb@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8169 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Appendix 1 I:
Cioffi Lucas Mr. CEO AthenaBridge Inc.
lucas@athenabridge.or
g p) 917-528-1831
705 4th Street
NW
Washington,
DC 20001
Cissna Kenneth Mr.
Professor &
Chariperson Univ. of South Florida kcissna@cas.usf.edu p) 813-974-6820
4202 E. Fowler
Ave., CIS 1040 Tampa, FL 33620-7800
Clark Susan Ms. none listed
Woodbury Inst. At
Champlain College sclark@sover.net p) 802-223-5824
42 McCullough
Hill Road Middlesex, VT 5602
Clay Arron Mr. Library Asst. III
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown Library claya@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8516 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Cody Erin Acting Mgr.
Stanaker
Neighborhood Library
erin.cody@cityofhousto
n.net p) 713-598-6270
611 S/Sgt
Macario Garcia Hou, TX 77011
Coleman Elizabeth Ms. President Bennington College
ecoleman@bennington.
edu
p) 802-440-4300
f) 802-388-3355
One College
Drive Bennington, VT 5201
Connell Nicholas Mr.
Community
Assistance
Associate Everyday Democracy
nconnell@everyday-
democracy.org
p) 860-928-2616
x5902
f) 860-928-3713
111 Founders
Plaza Ste. 1403
East Hartford,
CT 6108
Conyers Jacquelynne Ms. Program Director
W.K. Kellogg
Foundation jbconyers@wkkf.org
p) 269-969-2313
f) 269-969-2693
One Michigan
Ave. East
Battle Creek,
Mi 49017-4012
Cooper Ben Mr. Medical Student
benjamin.l.cooper@uth.
tmc.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Cooper-Adams Veronica L.
Director-Center for
Public Deliberation
and Engagement &
Asst. Professor Albany State Univ.
veronica.adams-
cooper@asurams.edu
p) 229-883-9663 f)
229-883-9085
539 N. Westover
Blvd.. Apt. 322 Albany, GA 31707
Cousins Mary CatherineMs. Concerned Citizen none listed mary-cat@comcast.net p) 713-662-2851 3818 Marlowe Hou, TX 77005
Couverthie Alma Ms.
Director-Network
Organizing Forum
Lawrence Community
Works
acouverthie@lcworks.o
rg p) 978-722-2609 168 Newbury St. Lawrence, MA 1841
Cox James Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown coxj6@gator.uhd.edu p) 713-657-9012 5108 Evella Hou, TX 77026
Craw Ruth
Director- Center for
Public Collaboration
Univ. of Arkansas,
Little Rock rxcraw@ualr.edu
p) 501-569-8562 f)
501-569-8514
2801 S.
University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204
Crockett Marla Ms. none listed none listed
marlacrockett@gmail.c
om p) 240-743-4440 142 Grafton ST.
Chevy Chase,
MD 20815
Crosier Cheryl Ms.
Advocate &
Volunteer
The Coalition of the
Working People and
the Poor
cheryl@crosierbiomed.
com p) 713-641-4941
7445 Santa Fe.
Dr. Hou, TX 77061
Cron Catarina J.D.
Director-
Environmental
Issues
Harris County Judge's
Office
catarina.cron@cjo.hctx.
net p) 713-755-4000
1001 Preston,
Ste. 911 Hou, TX 77002
Crowe Jay Mr. Concerned Citizen
jaycrowedesign@att.ne
t p) 713-666-6232 5311 Evergreen Bellaire, TX 77401
Crowley Gregory Mr.
VP - Program
Development &
Evaluation
Coro Center for Civic
Leadership
gcrowley@coropittsbur
gh.org p) 412-258-2689
33 Terminal
Way, Ste. 429A Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Appendix 1 I:
Cruz Carlos Mr. none listed none listed
carloscruzcarlos@yaho
o.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Cruz Diana Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downown
dianitacruz68@yahoo.c
om p) 832-668-6152
9426 Pinole
Lane Hou, TX 77086
Cruz Dove Miss Duel Credit Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown dovecruz @yahoo.com p) 832-272-0694 1267 Morris Hou, TX 77009
Cruz Lucia
Admin. Asst./Annual
Meeting Assoc.
Assoc. of American
Colletes and
Universities cruz@aacu.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Cruz Michelle Ph.D.
Gov, Relations &
Adjunct Prof. marnold@houston.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Cunningham Lily
Lecturer-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown cunninghaml@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Cypret Randy
Mgr.
Communications-
Public Affairs
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown cypretr@uhd.edu p) 713-222-5223 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
D'Agostini Craig
Director-
Government
Relations Comcast Cable
craig_d'agnostini@cabl
e.comcast.com
p) 713-335-3218
f) 713-895-1239
8590 West
Tidwell Rd. Hou, TX
Dahlberg Sandra Dr. Professor-English
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown dahlbergs@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8949 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Davila Marlyn Ms. Coordinator of HSF
Hispanic Scholarship
Fund davilam26@gmail..com p) 281-660-7825 6710 Betonica Katy, TX 77449-4442
Davis Sue
Exec. Director of
Public Affairs
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown daviss@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8636 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Daw Christina Ms.
Health Policy
Advocate
Braeswood
Democrats chrisndaw@aol.com p) 713-592-6616
3123 Conway
Street Hou, TX 77025
Dean Laura Programmer SaleAmp ldean@saleamp.com
Dear Olivia Ms.
Healthcare & Policy
Worker HCPHCS-Dr. Palacio olivia.dear@hctx.net p) 713-368-3285
1310 Prairie St.,
Ste. 1080 Hou, TX 77002
Dedrick John R. Mr. Director of Programs
C.F. Kettering
Foundation jrdedrick@kettering.org
p) 937-434-7300 f)
937-428-5353
200 Commons
Rd. Dayton, OH 45459
DeHoyos Alice Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
adehoyos425@yahoo.c
om p) 832-498-2922
9203 Comanche
Peak Lane Hou, TX 77089
DeLauer Verna none listed
University of New
Hampshire
verna.delauer@unh.ed
u p) 603-446-3580 8 College Road Durham, NH 3824
Delli Carpini Michael Mr.
Dean & Professor of
Communications
Annenberg School of
Communication dean@asc.upenn.edu
p) 215-898-7041 f)
215-898-2024
3620 Walnut St.,
Ste. 200
Philadelphia,
PA 19104
DeMontrond III George A. Mr. Board Member
Greater Houston
Partnership
rosie@demontrond.co
m p) 281-877-3102
DeMontrond
Auto Grp. Inc.
14101 North
Freeway Hou, TX 77090-6919
Dewitt Jean Assoc. Professor
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown dewittj@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8995 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Appendix 1 I:
Diaz Andrea
Assoc. Dean,
Students/Dir.,
Internaltional
Roger Williams
University
andediaz@post.harvar
d.edu p) 401-254-3317
One Old Ferry
Rd. Bristol, RI 2809
Diaz Oscar Mr. Student-Secretary
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown; Hispanic
Scholarship Fund oscarjr713@yahoo.com p) 832-858-7599 P.O. Box 70824 Hou, TX 77270
Dickerman Jesse Mr.
Southwest Political
Director AIPAC jdickerman@gmail.com
Dickert Joanna Ms.
Ofc of the Dean of
Student Affairs
Carnegie Mellon
University
joannad@andrew.cmu.
edu p) 412-268-2075 301 Warner Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Diebel Alice Program Officer Kettering Foundation diebel@kettering.org
p) 937-439-9815 f)
937-439-9804
200 Commons
Rd. Dayton, OH 45459
Dineen Patty Educator
Carnegie Museum of
Natural History dineenp@msn.com
Djujic Ileana Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown djujici1@gator.uhd.edu p) 713-584-0044 none listed none listed none listed
Doherty Joni Ms.
Director-New
England Ctr. For
Civic Life
Franklin Pierce
University
dohertyj@franklinpierce
.edu p) 603-899-1025
40 University
Drive Rindge, NH 3461
Dolan Sean Mr. Concerned Citizen Facebook
sedolan@my.nhmccd.e
du none listed none listed none listed none listed
Downing Pat Ms. Executive Director
League of Women
Voters of the Houston
Area
downingpat@hotmail.c
om
o) 713-784-2923
c) 713-582-8338
4001 N.
Shepherd, Ste.
213 Hou, TX 77018
Dressman Michael Mr.
Professor-
English/Consultant
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown dressmanm@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8099 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Dubinsky James Mr.
Director-Ctr. Student
Engagement-Comm.
Part. Virginia Tech dubinsky@vt.edu
p) 540-231-7935
f) 540-231-4443
1290 Litton-
Reaves (0168) Blacksburg, VA 24061
Dundorf Julia Ms.
Rel/Res Carbon
Challenge Clean Air-Cool Planet
jdundorf@cleanair-
coolplanet.org
p) 603-957-4350 f)
603-442-6464
100 Market St,
Ste. 204
Portsmouth,
NH 3801
Duval Jared Mr. Fellow Demos jared.duval@gmail.com p) 504-404-6824
1673 Columbia
Rd. NW Apt. 400
Washington,
DC 20009
Duvall James Mr. Student
University of Houston-
Downtown duvallj1@gator.uhd.edu p) 832-515-8440 none listed none listed none listed
Dzur Albert Mr. Political Science
Bowling Green State
University awdzur@bgsu.edu p) 419-372-7270 none listed
Bowling Green,
OH 43403
Eatman Timothy Mr.
Assistant Professor
& Director for
Research
Syracuse
University/Imaging
America tkeatman@syr.edu p) 315-383-0390 867 Ostrom Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210
Ebai Bessie Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
kellybess2004@yahoo.
com p) 603-274-5094 1 Goodson Dr. Hou, TX 77060
Appendix 1 I:
Ebai Francine Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown p) 603-274-5072 1 Goodson Dr. Hou, TX 77060
Eddy Janice Ms. Consultant Janice Eddy, Inc. janice@janiceeddy.com p) 207-439-6623 PO Box 27
Kittery Point,
ME 3905
Edwards Tracy Ms. Outreach Coodinator
Children;s Defense
Fund
tedward3@houstonisd.
org none listed 4007 Jan Street Fresno, TX 77545
Egbuonu Oge Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
ogeegbuonu@yahoo.co
m
Eisele Sarah Ms. Research Assistant Everyday Democracy
seisele@everyday-
democracy.org
p) 860-727-5913 f)
860-727-5963
111 Founders
Plaza, Ste. 1403
East Hartford,
CT 6108
Eisenberg Diane Ms. none listed none listed eaconsul@erols.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Elliott Jan Ms.
Co-Leader Dialogue,
Delib/Public
Engagement
Fielding Graduate
University janelliott@rogers.com p) 613-692-8169 48 Fieldberry Pvt Nepean, ON K2J5E8
Ellis Paula Ms.
VP-Strategic
Initiatives
John S.and James L.
Knight Foundation
stauter@knightfoundati
on.org
p) 305-908-2676 f)
786-924-2976
200 S. Biscayne
Blvd, Ste. 3300 Miami, FL 33131
Ellison Julie Professor
Program in American
Culture jeson@umich.edu
p) 734-645-9399 f)
734-936-1967
505 S. State
Street-3700
Haven Hall Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Elsbury Steve Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
steve.elsbury@yahoo.c
om p) 713-304-2629
9266 Rockhurst
Dr. Hou, TX 77080
Emeka Traqina Asst. Professor-CJ
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown emekat@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8282 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Endress Valerie Assoc. Professor Rhode Island College vendress@ric.edu p) 508-285-9291
244 South
Worcester St.
Apt. #2 Norton, MA 2766
Eneh Nonye Program Officer
Women and Girl Child
Init. Network ceneonyia@yahoo.com p) 2348033160338
No 4 Angle 90
Rd. Phase 1, off
Univ. Rd.
Gwagwalada Abuja, AB 902001
English Stephanie Ms. none listed University of Phoenix
sdenglish@sbcglobal.n
et p) 248-953-4574
28735 San
Carlos Southfield, MI 48076
Essinger Gwen Ms.
Nurse; Member of
LW; Healthcare for
Texas
gwenessinger@sbcglo
bal.net p) 713-799-1244
2001 Holcombe
# 1006 Hou, TX 77030
Esterle John Mr. Executive Director The Whitman Institute
john@thewhitmaninstit
ute.org p) 415-982-0386 PO Box 2528
San Fransisco,
CA 94126
Estrada Maria Academic Advisor II
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown estradam@uhd.edu p) 832-513-0776 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Evans Debora
Mgr.-
Shipping/Receiving
& Mailroom
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown evansd@uhd.edu p) 713-223-7990 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Evans Kerry k_tothe_g@yahoo.com p) 832-868-7522 none listed none listed none listed
Appendix 1 I:
Faga Meghan
meghanfaga@gmail.co
m p) 8832-229-8816 none listed none listed none listed
Fairbanks David fairbanksd@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8003 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Fakhari Reza
Assistnat VP.,
Academic
Affairs/Associate
Provost
Kingsborough
Community
College/CUNY
reza.fakhari@kbcc.cun
y.edu
p) 718-368-4550 f)
718-368-4516
2001 Oriental
Blvd., M386 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Falcon Dora Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
dora_falcon@sbcglobal
.net p) 832-790-0186 729 West 24th Hou, TX 77008
Falcon Michelle
Assistant Director-
Student Activities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown falconm@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8250 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Farrell Elisabeth Ms.
Univ. Ofc of
Sustainability
University of New
Hampshire el.farrell@unh.edu
p) 603-862-5040 f)
603-862-0785
107 Nesmith
Hall, 131 Main
Street Durham, NH 3824
Farris Sara
Asst. Director-
Student Activities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown farriss@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8415 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Ferencevych Xenia
The Democracy
Imperative
University of New
Hampshire
xenia.ferencevych
@unh.edu p) 603-862-2479 PO Box 68 Durham, NH 3824
Ferguson Kim
Fernandez Carla Ms. Health Care Worker none listed
carlaerickaf@yahoo.co
m p) 832-577-5441 115 A Detering Hou, TX 77007
Fernandez Richard Mr. Concerned Citizen
richardfernandez@hot
mail.com p) 713-502-8754
600 Studemont
St. #2405 Hou, TX 77007
Fernandez Richard MBA Acct. Mgr. NBC Universal
richardafernandez@hot
mail.com
Figueroa Robert Mr.
Dept. of Philosophy
& Religion Studies UNT
robert.figueroa@unt.ed
u
p) 940-565-2621 f)
650-493-1345
1155 Union
Circle #305008 Denton, TX 76203
Fishkin James Mr.
Center for
Deliberative
Democracy Stanford University jfishkin@stanford.edu p) 650-493-1345
Stanford Univ.
Bldg., 120 Stanford, CA 94305
Fitzgerald Rhonda Ms. Program Director
Sustained Dialogue
Camous Network sdcn07@gmail.com p) 202-393-7643
444 N. Capitol
St. NW Ste. 434
Washington,
DC 20001
Flage Lynette Ms.
Community
Leadership
Specialist
North Dakota State
Univ. Ext.Services lynette.flage@ndsu.edu
p) 701-265-5200 f)
701-2654876
308 Courthouse
Dr. #9 Cavalier, ND 58220
Fleming Tim Mr. Managing Director One World Inc. tfleming@owi.ca
Flores David Mr. Graduate Student Univ. of Houston dvflores@mail.uh.edu p) 713-775-2184 3534 Durhill Hou, TX 77025
Florman Jean
Director-Cemter for
Teaching University of Iowa
jean-
florman@uiowa.edu
p) 319-335-6048 f)
319-335-6073
4039 Main
Library Iowa City, IA 52242
Forero David Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown dalfore@gmail.com
p) 713-661-4340 or
832-549-9574
7575 Bellaire
Apt. 7H Hou, TX 77036
Forero Jorge Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown nihoncol@yahoo.com
p) 713-661-4340 or
832-549-9574
7575 Bellaire
Apt. 7H Hou, TX 77036
Fortunato Paul
Asst. Professor-
English
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown fortunatop@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8132
5505 Chaucer
Dr. Hou, TX 77005
Appendix 1 I:
Fox Ashleigh Ms. Concerned Citizen Americorp
singersower2@hotmail.
com p) 713-704-9543
2230 West 18th
Street Apt. 55 Hou, TX 77008
Fraser Leah Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown lf.sage@gmail.com p) 713-203-5896 none listed none listed none listed
French Charles Mr.
Community
Development
Specialist
Univ. of New
Hampshire/Coop. Ext.
charlie.french@unh.ed
u
p) 603-862-0316 f)
603-862-0107 204 Nesmith Hall Durham, NH 3824
Friedman William Mr.
Chief Operating
Officer Public Agenda
wfriedman@publicagen
da.org
p) 212-686-6610 f)
212-889-3461
6 East 39th
Street New York, NY 10016
Fruechite Kari Ms.
Comm. Innovation &
Leadership Assoc.
South Dakota
Cooperative Ext. Svc.
kari.fruechte@sdstate.
edu
p) 605-688-4946 f)
605-688-6733
138 Ag Hall, PO
Box 2207D Brookings, SD 57006
Fry Rose Mary Exec. Director
TX Nonprofit
Management
Assistance Netwk. rmfry@txnetwork.org
Fung Archon
Ford Fndtn.,
Professor of
Dem./Citizenship
Harvard Kennedy
School
archon_fung@harvard.
edu p) 617-495-9846 79 JFK Street
Cambridge,
MA 2138
Gad Sangeeta
Lecturer-Computer
& Mathematical
Science
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown gads@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8432 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Gaines Tiffany Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown charlavette@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Garcia Charla Ms. non none listed
garcia.charla@yahoo.c
om p) 713-849-0525
10515 Hannon
Dr. Hou, TX 77040
Garcia McEwen Tessa
Director of
Marketing & School
Relations
Midtown Educational
Foundation tgarcia1@gmail.com
" " " "
Program Dir., Sust.
Dial. Campus
Network
Int'l Institute for
Sustained Dialogue
tessa@sdcampusnetw
ork.org
p) 202-393-7643 f)
202-939-7644
444 N. Capitol
St. NW, Ste. 434
Washington,
DC 20001
Garett Felicia Ms.
Concerned Citizen;
Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown garrettf@gator.uhd.edu p) 713-670-4584
4007 Bytrail
Court Humble, TX 77346
Garthwaite Lucinda Ms. Academic Programs Goddard College
lucinda.garthwaite@go
ddard.edu p) 802-479-7972 123 Pitkin Rd. Plainfield, VT 5667
Garvy Irene Ms.
Professional
Facilitatir
Abenaki
FacilitationService grace@ncia.net
p) 603-744-7759 f )
603-744-7759
123 Ten Mile
Road Bristol, NH 3222
Gastil John R. Mr. Professor Univ. of Washington
jgastil@u.washington.e
du
p) 206-384-1288 f)
206-616-3762 Box 353740 Seattle, WA 98195
Gates Chris Ms.
Executive Director,
PACE
Philanthropy for
Active Civic
Engagement
cgates@pacefunders.o
rg p) 303-765-3411
444 Sherman
Street, #200 Denver, CO 80203
Gay Stuart Mr. President & CEO
Vermont Community
Foundation
scomstock-
gay@vermontcf.org p) 802-388-3355
PO Box 30/3
Court St. Middlebury, VT 5753
George Janna Ms. none listed UNT janna.george@unt.edu
p) 940-565-2039 f)
940-369-8440
1155 Union
Circle #305008 Denton, TX 76203
Appendix 1 I:
Gibson Garrett Mr. Exec. Asst.
Woodfill & Pressier
LLP
gibson.garrett@gmail.c
om
Gibson Shirley Ms.
President; Board
Secretary LW shigib@sbcglobal.net p) 713-628-1846 2010 Mardel Ct. Hou, TX 77007
Gilbert Linda
Admin. Bus. Mgr.-
Computer &
Mathematical
Sciences
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown gilbertl@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8012 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Gilchrist Stephan
Director of
Institutional Diversity Wells College sgilchrist@wells.edu p) 315-408-0806 170 Main St. Aurora, NY 13026
Gilford Lakeidra
Coordinator-Student
Services
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown gilfordl@uhd.edu p) 713-223-7917 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Giles Sarah Ms. Program Coordinator
Policy Consensus
Initiative
sarah@policyconsensu
s.org
p) 503-725-5248 f)
503-725-9099 PO Box 1762 Portland, OR 97207
Giordano Eric R. Mr.
Director-Institute for
Public Policy &
Service/Asst.
Professor of Political
Science
Univ. of Wisconsin-
Marathon County eric.giordano@uwc.edu
p) 715-261-6270 f)
715-261-6333
505 South 20th
Street Wausau, WI 54401
" " " " eric.giordano@uwc.edu
Gish Elizabeth Ms. none listed Howard University
egish@hds.harvard.ed
u p) 857-253-1379
24 Whitmar
Circle Plymoyth, MA 2360
Giugliano Louise Mr.
Director of Service
Learning, Assoc.
Director UMAS
LaSalle Univ./PA
Campus Contact giuglian@lasalle.edu
p) 215-951-1932 f)
215-951-1411 PO Box 829
Philadelphia,
PA 19141
Glenn Crystal Ms. Concerned Citizen
sapphire_libra923@yah
oo.com p) 832-439-2581
9550 Ella Lee
Ln. #338 Hou, TX 77063
Glover Eletha Ms. Concerned Citizen
Children;s Defense
Fund
glovereletha@yahoo.co
m p) 281-458-9132
5702 Larchbrook
Dr. Hou, TX 77049
Glover Malcolm Mr.
News
Anchor/Reporter and
Communication
Consultant
National Public
Radio/National Issues
Forum/The National
Archives/Kettering
Foundation
malcolmglover1@gmail
.com none listed
2307 Mystic
Point Bryant, AR 72022-8125
Goins Gwendolyn
Communications
Officer/Government
Liasion City of Houston
gwendolyn.goins@cityo
fhouston.net p) 713-247-4114 1400 Lubbock Hou, TX 77002
Goldman Joe Mr.
VP of Citizen
Engagement AmericaSpeaks
jgoldman@americaspe
aks.org
p) 202-775-3939
x1002
1050 17th
Street, Ste. 350
Washington,
DC 20036
Gomez Jose Mr. none listed none listed
sanabria88@yahoo.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Gomez Ben Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
bvgomez@netscape.ne
t none listed none listed none listed none listed
Appendix 1 I:
Gonzalez Dedorah
Asst. Director-Intl
Public Service &
Outreach Univ. of Georgia dgartlaw@att.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Gonzalez Gabriel Ms. Experiemced Patient Ryan White
gabegee1@yahoo.com.
mx p) 832-457-8111
2530 West 18th
Street #3 Hou, TX 77008
Gonzalez
Maria de
Jesus none listed
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown gzz15@comcast.net none listed 1002 7th Street
Galena Park,
TX 77547
Gonzalez Mercedes
Admissions
Counselor
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown gonzalesmer@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8427 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Goode Marcus Mr. Stocker/Student
Target/Univ. of
Houston-Downtown
marcusgoode02@yaho
o.com p) 512-762-9507 none listed none listed none listed
Gordon Kate Business Analyst Shell Trading
kate.gordon@gmail.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Graeve Cheryl Ms. Senior Director
League of Women
Voters cgraeve@lwv.org
p) 202-263-1306 f)
202-429-0854
1730 M St. NW,
Ste. 1000
Washington,
DC 20036
Graseck Susan
Choice Program
Director Brown Univ.
susan_graseck@brown
.edu
p) 401-863-3182 f)
401-863-1247
111 Thayer
Street Box 1948 Providence, RI 2912
Grady Mike Community Mbr. MKG Enterprises
mkgenterprises@hotm
ail.com p) 713-492-3265 none listed none listed none listed
Grau Isidro
Director-Academic
Support Center
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown graui@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8494 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Greenidge Kemuel
Social Science-Non
College Work Study
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown greenidgek@uhd.edu
p) 713-221-4018 or
281-507-0822 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Greer Bruce
Instrument Tech.-
College of Science &
Technology
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown greerb@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8988 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Greer Gary
Asst. Dean-
University Collete
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown greerg@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8101 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Greywood Emerald Mr. none listed
David Matthews
Center for Civic Life
lmclelland@matthewsc
enter.org none listed PO Box 11018
Tuscaloosa,
AL 35486
Griffin Tom Mr. Managing Partner Baryon Capital
tom.a.griffin@gmail.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Griggs LeQuincy Mr. Student none listed lgriggs29@yahoo.com p) 832-890-0099 1800 El Paseo Hou, TX 77054
Grueneich Nancy Ms. VP Research Intelletics, Ins.
nglock@higheredge.or
g p) 831-465-9326
3085A Carriker
Lane Soquel, CA 95073
Guarasci Richard Mr. President Wagner College guarasci@wagner.edu
p) 718-390-3131 f)
718-390-3170
One Campus
Road
Staten Island,
NY 10301
Guerra-Rios Patricia Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown riosp1@gator.uhd/edu p) 832-964-8151 204 Oakdale St. Pasadena, TX 77506
Guillory Deborah Program Mgr.
Chevron Fitness
Center-Bellaire dbgl@chevron.com
o) 713-432-6628
c) 832-248-9573
4800 Fournace
Place Bellaire, TX 77401
Gutierrez Alexandria Ms. Concerned Citizen none listed
jandis2003@yahoo.co
m p) 713-937-3453 7520 Harns Hou, TX 77041
Gutierrez Diana Ms. Concerned Citizen none listed
ninicorazon@hotmail.c
om p) 281-687-7058
12470 Newbrook
Dr. Hou, TX 77072
Appendix 1 I:
Gutierrez Elroy
jr_gutierrez04@yahoo.
com
Guzman Izaac Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed
guzmanhou@yahoo.co
m none listed
7245 South 1st
Street Apt. 24 LaPorte, TX 77571
Hackett Robert Mr. none listed Bonner Foundation rhackett@bonner.org p) 609-924-6663 10 Mercer Street Princeton, NJ 8540
Haedo Cristina Ms. Counselor
Bergen Community
College chaedo@bergen.edu p) 201-493-3554
10 Ferruzza
Drive
Chestnut
Ridge, NY 10977
Hagen Kirk
Assoc. Professor-
Arts & Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown hagenk@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8116 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Hale Ingrid
Director, Center for
Outreach, Volunt. &
Education Colgate University ihale@colgate.edu
p) 315-225-6879 f)
315-228-6881 13 Oak Drive Hamilton, NY 13346
Hall Leah Ms. Coordinator
Rural Women's
Leadership Project
ruralwomenleadership
@gmail.com p) 218-340-7130 PO Box 226 Eveleth, MN 55734
Hamilton Jenny Ms. none listed none listed
jjhamilton@sbcglobal.n
et none listed none listed none listed none listed
Hamrick Carol Ms. Concerned Citizen none listed
carol.hamrick@gaswell
.net p) 281-750-1892
2430 Chestnut
Dr. Rosenberg, TX 77471
Hamrick Sharon Ms.
Concerned Citizen;
Teacher none listed s.hadasa@hotmail.com p) 281-750-1892
2430 Chestnut
Dr. Rosenberg, TX 77471
Hamrick Toby Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed toby@aeaicc.com p) 713-398-4313 201 Main St. 8K Hou, TX 77002
Hantzis Darlene Ms.
Professor
Communication
&Women's Studies
Indiana State
University
dmhantzis@indstate.ed
u p) 812-237-3658
138 Southridge
Road
Terre Haute,
IN 47802
Hardwick Phillip Mr.
Coordinator of
Capicity
Development
Initiatives
John C. Stennis
Institute of
Government-
Mississippi State
Univ. phil@philhardwick.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Hardwick Phillip Mr.
phil.hardwick@msstate
.edu
Harned Jon Professor-English
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown harnedj@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8644 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Harriger Katy Ms. Political Science Wake Forest Univ. harriger@wfu.edu
p) 336-759-0746 f)
336-758-6104
3391 Poteat
Court
Winston-
Salem, NC 27106
Harris Jacquari Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
harrisj14@gator.uhd.ed
u p) 713-591-8538 none listed none listed none listed
" " " "
jharris@hartenergy.co
m
Harris Laura Ms. none listed
Americans for Indian
Opportunity lharris@aio.org p) 505-842-8677
1001 Marquette
Ave. NW
Albuquerque,
NM 87102
Hartley Matt Mr.
Graduate School of
Education Univ. of Pennsylvania
hartley@gse.upenn.ed
u p) 610-627-0749
305 Woodward
Road Media, PA 19063
Appendix 1 I:
Harwood Rich Mr. President
The Hardwood
Institute for Public
Innovation
rharwood@theharwood
institute.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Hauser Gerald Mr. Professor
Univ. of Colorado-
Boulder hauserg@colorado.edu
p) 303-546-6964 f)
303-492-8411
5465 Centennial
Trail Boulder, CO 80303
Heierbacher Sandy Ms. Director
National Coalition for
Dialogue &
Deliberation sandy@thataway.org p) 717-243-5144
114 W.
Springville Road
Boiling
Springs, PA 17007
Heinz Carolyn Ms.
Concerned Citizen;
Mbr. Of HCFAT HCFAT
carolynheinz@yahoo.c
om p) 713-256-8789 1914 Hou, TX 77030
Hemati Eric Mr.
Sales
Driver/Recruiter Go-to Guy eric@hemati.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Henderson Luther Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
hendersonl4@hotmail.c
om p) 281-460-5614 none listed none listed none listed
Henderson Victoria Ms.
Cultural Awareness
Center
Sacramento City
College
henderv@scc.losrios.e
du
p) 916-558-2152 f)
916-558-2605
3835 Freeport
Blvd
Sacramento,
CA 95822
Heng Preston Mr. Concerned Citizen Facebook
p_heng21@hotmail.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Henley Rosemary Ms.
SECC Loaned
Executive United Way
rhenley@unitedwayhou
ston.org p) 713-685-2371 50 Waugh Dr. Hou, TX 77007
Henriques Elaine Ms.
Non-Profit
Organization
Director Onestar Foundation elaine@newzion.org p) 281-240-7696
1922 Northcliff
Place Sugarland, TX 77478
Hernandez Natalie hsunlite46@aol.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Hernandez Nora
Director-Annual
Giving
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown hernandezn@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8097 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Herrera Alba Ms. Student Nowak's Class
albanyarceherrera@ya
hoo.com p) 409-877-2167
5414 Treepoint
Rd. Santa Fe, TX 77510
Herrerra David Mr. none listed none listed
heights_flyer@yahoo.c
om none listed none listed none listed none listed
Herrera Monica Ms.
Univ. of Minnesota
Ext./Horizons Everyday Democracy herre066@umn.edu p) 612-624-7649
1390 Eckles
Ave. South St. Paul, MN 55108
Herzig Margaret Ms. Senior Associate
Public Conversations
Project
mherig@publicconvers
ations.org p) 781-254-8026 51 Shade Street Lexington, MA 2421
Hibbs Leslie Concerned Citizen
Senior Resources
Guide
heights_flyer@yahoo.c
om p) 214-725-7268
5310 Beverly Hill
#8 Hou, TX 77056
Hidalgo Odon Academic Counselor
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown hidalgoo@uhd.edu p) 713-226-5255 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Hightower Jennifer
Exec. Director-
Talent Search
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown hightowerj@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8978 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Hignite Lance Asst. Professor-CJ
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown hignitel@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8267 One Main Stret Hou, TX 77002
Hill Everette none listed
New Mexico Forum
for Youth in Comm.
everette@nmforumfory
outh.org p) 505-821-3574
924 Park
Avenue SW,
Ste. E
Albuquerque,
NM 87102
Appendix 1 I:
Hill Steve Mr.
Development
Manager External
Affairs
Houston Public
Library
steve.hill@cityofhousto
n.net p) 832-393-1368 500 Mc Kinney Hou, TX 77002
Hillier Robert King Mr.
VP, Public Policy &
Government
Relations
Harris County
Hospital District
king_hillier@hchd.tmc.
edu p) 713-566-6425
2525 Holly Hall
St. Hou, TX 77054
Hines Rebecca Ms. Concerend Citizen
Healthy Family
Initiatives rhines@hfimail.org
7500 Beechnut,
Ste. 366 Hou, TX 77074
Hinrichs Susanne Ms.
Community
Coordinator U of MN Horizons horizons@umn.edu
p) 612-624-7658 f)
612-624-7630
1390 Eckles
Ave. St. Paul, MN 55113
Hittner George Mr.
General Counsel &
VP for Gov.
Relations American Traffic hittnerg@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Hoang Tran Mr. none listed
Harris County
Hospital District
tran_hoang@hchd.tmc.
edu p) 713-566-6406
2525 Holly Hall
St. Hou, TX 77054
Hobbs LaToya Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
fobbs001_cool@yahoo.
com p) 713-988-2111 none listed none listed none listed
Hodgess Erin
Asst. Professor-
Computer &
Mathematical
Sciences
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown hodgesse@uhd.edu p) 713-226-5242 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Hoffman Jennifer-DawnMs.
Librarian for Digital
Collections UNT starr.hoffman@unt.edu
p) 940-565-4150 f)
940-565-2599
1155 Union
Circle #305190 Denton, TX 76203
Hogan Michael Mr. Professor Penn State jmh32@psu.edu
p) 814-234-1616 f)
814-865-3461
1724 Cambridge
Drive
State College,
PA 16803
Hollis Mary Jane Ms. none listed City of Aurora illinois mjhollis1@aol,.com p) 630-466-3645
338 Normandie
Drive
Sugar Grove,
IL 60554
Holloway Linda Ms.
Dept. Chair, Rehab,
SW & Addictions UNT
linda.holloway@unt.ed
u p) 940-565-2039 PO Box 311340 Denton, TX 76203-1340
Holt Margaret Professional
Independent Civic &
Social Organization agkefalas@charter.net p) 706-645-1706
3131 Mars Hill
Road
Watkinsville,
GA 30677
Hooey J'Monte Mr. Concerend Citizen none listed
jmontehooey@yahoo.c
om p) 832-628-0460
14103
Timberhaven Dr. Hou, TX 77066
Horn Hattie Ms.
Communication
Specialist Comcast Cable hjhorn85@comcast.net p) 713-417-1499
10130
Comanche Lane Hou, TX 77041
Huddleston Ralph EdwardMr. Low Oak Head
Council of Europe,
EDC Project
ted.huddleston@citizen
shipfoundation.org.uk
p) +44 (0)
1524261553 Bentham
Lancaster,
United
Kingdom LA2 7DN
Huffman Jacob Mr.
Judicial Coordinator
CSRR UNT
jacob.huffman@unt.ed
u
p) 940-565-2039 f)
940-369-8440
1155 Union
Circle #305008 Denton, TX 76203
Hurtubise Donald Mr. none listed Citizens Oak Ridge
dhurtubise1@comcast.
net p) 865-483-1440 114 Mason Lane Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Hutto Iris Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown huttoi1@gator.uhd.edu p) 713-374-5214 none listed none listed none listed
" " " " iris_hutto@yahoo.com " "
Appendix 1 I:
Hysom Tim Mr.
Dir., Comm. Tech.
Services
Congressional
Management
Foundation thysom@cmfweb.org
p) 202-546-0100 f)
202-547-0936
513 Capitol
Court NE, Ste.
300
Washington,
DC 20002
Inniss Malcolm Mr. Acct. Exec. Radio One
minniss@radio-
one.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Islam Anisul
Professor-Finance,
Accounting, & CIS
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown islama@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8914 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Israel Kay Ms.
Assoc. Professor of
Communication Rhode Island College kisrael@ric.edu p) 401-456-8648 600 Mt. Pleasant Providence, RI 2908
Jack April Ms.
Community Social
Worker United Way
arcaregivers@yahoo.co
m p) 832-643-9739
10010
Sagedowne
Lane Hou, TX 77089
Jackson Josephine Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
jacksonj20@gator.uhd.
edu p) 281-458-5481 none listed none listed none listed
Jacksteit Mary Jane Ms. none listed
Public Conversation
Project
mary.jacksteit@gmail.c
om p) 301-270-5561
7128 Willow
Ave.
Takoma Park,
MD 20912
Jacobsen Merna
Interim
Director/Coordinator
Women's Resource
Center/Texas A & M
Univ. mernaj@tamu.edu
p) 979-845-2767 f)
979-845-3320
605 B Cache
Cove Bryan, TX 77802
Janatopoulos Lorrie Ms. DDPE Graduate
Arrowhead Econ.
Opportunity Agency ljanatop@gmail.com p) 218-780-7890
2869 Elliots Lake
Road Eveleth, MN 55734
Jeghelian Susan Ms. Executive Director
MA Ofc of Dispute
Res & Public
Collaboration
susan.jeghelian@umb.
edu
p) 617-287-4047 f)
617-287-4049
100 Morrissey
Blvd., M-1-627 Boston, MA 2125
Jett Andrea Ms.
Program Officer,
Citizenship Program
McCormick
Foundation
ajett@mccormickfound
ation.org p) 312-445-5043
205 N. Michigan
Ave., Ste. 4300 Chicago, IL 60601
Jhin Michael Mr. CEO
Emeritus St. Luke's;
Various Community
Boards mjhin@sleh.com p) 832-355-3006
3100 Main Street
#865 Hou, TX 77002
Johnson Davi Mr. none listed none listed
djohnson@southwester
n.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Johnson Mick
Lecturer-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown johnsonmi@uhd.edu p) 713-859-9797
1019 Alexander
Street Hou, TX 77008
Johnston Sarah Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downown
sarahreinhardt160@ya
hoo.com p) 713-517-2491
1339 Alexander
St. Hou, TX 77008
Jones Barbara Univ. Librarian Wesleyan Univ.
bjones01@wesleyan.ed
u none listed none listed none listed none listed
Jones Damarcus Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
jones.damarcus@gmail
.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Jones Jennifer Ms.
PH.D. Student,
Political Science
Dept. Auburn Univ. jones20@auburn.edu p) 334-750-9359
1212 Sawyer
Drive Opelika, AL 36801
Jones Robert Mr.
Director-FCRC
Consensus Center
Florida State
University lfowler@fsu.edu
p) 850-644-6320 f)
850-644-4968
2035 E. Paul
Dirac Drive,
Morgan Bldg,
Ste. 236
Tallahassee,
FL 32310
Appendix 1 I:
Jovel Ada Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown adajovel@gmail.com p) 713-542-0318 none listed none listed none listed
Karampas Ioannis Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown colder111@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Karr Stacey Ms. Student
Univ, of Houston-
Downtown
stacey.karr@yahoo.co
m
p) 713-817-9872
p) 713-517-9872
1315 Alexander
St. Hou, TX 77008
Kaufman Susan
Manager-Center for
Genealogical
Research
Houston Public
Library
susan.kaufman@cityof
houston.net p) 832-393-2602 5300 Caroline Hou, TX 77004
Keith William Mr.
Professor of
Communication
Univ. of Wisconsin-
Milwauke wmkeith@uwm.edu p) 414-559-5320
1332 North 64th
Street
Wauwatosa,
WI 53213
Keltgen Sarah Ms. Concerned Citizen
sarahkelt89@gmail.co
m none listed
2525 Augusta
Dr. Apt. 1028 Hou, TX 77057
Kendall G.
Associate Professor
of Music
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown kendally@uhd.edu p) 713-226-5237 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Kenegos Ken Mr. Healthcare Worker
Healthcare for All
Texas
kkenegos@earthlink.ne
t p) 281-380-6954
17426 Largs
Circle Spring, TX 77379
Kennedy Charles Mr. Graduate Student
charleswkennedy@gm
ail.com p) 281-221-4573
1909 Greenwich
Terrace Dr. Hou, TX 77019
Kent Richard Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed rjkent70@yahoo.com p) 281-467-7460
13514 Ballast
Rd. Hou, TX 77044
King Kym Community Mbr.
Advisory Mbr; Non-
profit board kking@demos.org p) 713-516-1259
2633 Peckham
Street No. 4 Hou, TX 77098
King Melissa Ms. none listed none listed mking@weking.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Knighton Betty Director
West Virginia Center
for Civic Life knightonb@aol.com
p) 304-344-3430 f)
304-344-3690
1441 Brookstone
Road
Charleston,
WV 25314
Kreeger Erin
Owner/Primary
Service Provider Inviting Change
erin.kreeger@gmail.co
m
o) 866-861-3220 c)
832-860-6992 f)
832-533-3238 none listed none listed none listed
Kuehne Craig Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed
craigkuehne@yahoo.co
m p) 832-254-1328
2424 E. TC
Jester Hou, TX 77008
Kulsoom Kishwar none listed none listed
kalsoom14@hotmail.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Kumar Angalee Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
kumar.angelee@gmail.
com p) 832-605-5253 4554 Elm Street Bellaire, TX 77401
Land Julia Ms. none listed TMO jalnd@earthlink.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Lane John Mr.
Blackboard Vista
Admin.
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown osutgwna@gmail.com p) 713-221-8292 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Larry Jose Cantu Mr.
Director of
Admissions
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown ljcantu@gmail.com p) 713-222-5337 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Latigo Mery Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
meryl7232@sbcglobal.
net p) 832-766-9614
6115 Brookgate
Dr. Spring, TX 77373
Latson Chris Mr. ITV Engineer II
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
cclatson@chrislatson.c
om p) 713-221-8698 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Appendix 1 I:
Lawrence TJ Desin Egineer Intel
tandy.j.lawrence@intel.
com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Lawrence Windy Dr.
Asst. Professor of
Communication
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown lawrencew@uhd.edu
p) 713-221-8472 f)
713-221-2704 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Leal Anna VP & Grant Director
Houston Endowment
Inc.
aleal@houstonendowm
ent.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Ledesma Lourdes Asst. Registrar
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown ledesmal@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8562 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Leighninger Matt Mr. Exec. Director
Deliberative
Democracy
Consortium
mattleighninger@earthli
nk.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Lennon John Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
lennonj1@gator.uhd.ed
u p) 832-343-7535
10121
Homestead St. Hou, TX 77016
Levine Peter Mr. Director Univ. of Maryland plevine@umd.edu
p) 301-405-4767 f)
301-314-9346 none listed
College Park,
MD 20742
Levis Bill Mr.
Medicare Provider;
Healthcare Worker;
Concerned Citizen HPL
midgebill@sbcglobal.ne
t p) 713-880-0552 1537 Ashland St. Hou, Tx 77008
Lewis Dara Ms. Concerned Citizen none listed
dqlewis2000@yahoo.c
om p) 832-236-9455
16503 Morgan
Run
Missouri City,
TX 77489
Lightsy Spencer
Assoc. Director of
Admissions
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown slightsy@hotmail.com p) 713-222-5391 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Limon Francely Mr. none listed none listed
htfrenchy13@hotmail.c
om none listed none listed none listed none listed
Lin Wei Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed
danny687@hotmail.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Littlejohn Stephen Mr.
Communications
Consultant
Public Dialogue
Consortium
swlittlejohn@comcast.n
et p) 505-450-3526
504 Luna Blvd.
NW
Albuquerque,
NM 87102
Livingston JoAnn Ms. Concerend Citizen none listed
joann.livingston@yahoo
.com p) 713-633-5991
8822 Forest
Hollow Hou, TX 77078
Long Diane LMSW
Director of Public
Policy and Advocacy Care for Elders
dlong@careforelders.or
g
p) 713-558-6396 f)
713-956-2079
3838 Aberdeen
Way Hou, TX 77025
Lopez Jackie Ms. Citizen Library parker-l@earthlink.net p) 281-337-7466 3715 Rau. Dr. Dickinson, TX 77539
Lucas Alan Mr. Experienced Patient Ryan White
tenuousone@yahoo.co
m p) 832-457-8111
2530 West 18th
Street #3 Hou, TX 77008
Luik Karen
Collection
Development
Librarian
Houston Public
Library
karen.luik@cityofhoust
on.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Luna Frank Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown lunaf2@gator.uhd.edu p) 713-614-9220
5403 Pebble
Springs Dr. Hou, TX 77066
Lundberg Christian Mr. Asst. Professor
Univ. of NC at Chapel
Hill
clundber@email.unc.ed
u p) 919-241-3637
2204 Beckett's
Ridge Dr.
Hillsborough,
NC 27278
Lyttle Thomas
Professor-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of
Houston=Downtown lyttlet@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8118 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Appendix 1 I:
Macedo Evelyn Student
Univ, of Houston-
Downtown
macedo721@gmail.co
m p) 832-661-7436 none listed none listed none listed
Malinow Ana Ms.
Pediatricuab, Co-
founder
Health Care for All
Texas amalinow@bcm.edu p) 713-666-1029
3323 Underwood
Street Hou, TX 77025
Mallory Bruce Mr. Provost & Exec. VP
Univ. of New
Hampshire
bruce.mallory@unh.ed
u
p) 603-862-3290 f)
603-862-4741
Thompson Hall
207 105 Main
Street Durhan, NH 3824
Manosevitch Edith Research Assoc. Kettering Foundation
manosevitch@kettering
.org p) 937-648-6939
6180
Southampton
Drive Dayton, OH 45459
Manzo Soleil Regional VP
American Lung
Assoc. of the Central
States
soleil-
manzo@sbcglobal.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Marchena Dolly
Senior
Communications
Specialist
City of Houston
Mayor's Office
dolly.marchena@cityof
houston.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Marin Diana Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown marind01@hotmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Marini Marcelo Concerned Citizen none listed
mmmarini@telemundo.
com p) 713-243-7790
1235 Noth Loop
West, Ste. 125 Hou, TX none listed
Markert Steve Mr.
Director-Career
Services
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown markerts@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8946 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Martin Ellen Ms. Sr. Patient Liaison
League of Women
Voters; Health Care
for all Texans
ellen_martin@hchd.tmc
.edu p) 713-873-2717
2901 Bammal
Lane Unit 53 Hou, TX 77098
Martinez Antonio Mr. Concerend Citizen none listed none listed p) 281-513-5699
1915 Retriever
Lane
Missouri City,
TX 77489
Martinez Jennifer Ms. Concerend Citizen none listed jmm2106@yahoo.com p) 832-860-1430
14036
Woodforest
Blvd. Hou, TX 77015
Martinez Joe Mr.
Student-Peer
Writing Tutor
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
joeraulmartinez@gmail.
com p) 713-818-4240
2358 Morgan
Ridge Lane Hou, TX 77006
Martinez Melanie Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
martinezm78@gator.uh
d.edu p) 713-202-4624
309 Telephone
Rd. Hou, TX 77023
Martinez Rosann Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown charlavette@gmail.com p) 832-444-0805
15105 Summer
Sunset Dr. Humble, TX 77396
Mather Maria Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
newlife1627@yahoo.co
m p) 713-805-9493
3222 Timberlark
Dr. Kingwood, TX 77339
Matthews David Mr. President
C. F. Kettering
Foundation jenkyn@kettering.org
p) 937-434-7300 f)
937-428-5353
200 Commons
Rd. Dayton, OH 45459
Matthews Rejani Mr. Concerned Citizen Facebook
rejani_idicullavarghese
@yahoo.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Matveeva Natalie Dr.
Asst. Professor -
English
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown matveevan@uhd.edu p) 713-222-5371 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Appendix 1 I:
Matzner Lloyd
Adjunct Lecturer,
Dept. of Soc.
Science
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown matznerl@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8199 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
McCarty Amber Ms.
Concerend Citizen;
UH Graduate;
College of Social
Work MSW Student Interfaith Ministries
amber.n.mccarty@gma
il.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
McCarty Dawn
Asst. Professor-
Social Sciences
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown mccartyd@uhd.edu p) 713-221-2729 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
McHugh Kara Ms.
Admin. Asst. I-
Academic Affairs &
Provost
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown mchughk@uhd.edu p) 7113-223-7926 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
McMillan Jill Professor Emerita Wake Forest Univ. mcmillj@wfu.edu
p) 501-525-8040 f)
870-246-3851 138 Hanna Lane
Hot Springs,
AR 71913
McNamee Sheila
Professor-Dept. of
Communication
Univ. of New
Hampshire
sheila.mcnamee@unh.
edu
p) 603-862-3040 f)
603-862-1913
20 College
Road. Durham, NH 3824
McNeil Vanessa Ms.
Community Health
Worker
Children's Defense
Fund
vanessa.mcneil@yaho
o.com p) 281-458-9132
5702 Larchbrook
Dr. Hou, TX 77049
Medellin Sylvia
Asst. Director-
Advising
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown medellins@uhd.edu p) 713-226-8006 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Medhurst Martin J. Dr. Professor Baylor Univ.
martin_medhurst@bayl
or.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Medina Gloria Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown medinagg@gmail.com p) 281-277-6962
13722
Charterhouse
Way Sugarland, TX 77478
Medina Jose Luis Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed
jmedina@globalses.co
m p) 281-277-6962
13722
Charterhouse
Way Sugarland, TX 77478
Mehltretter Sara Graduate Student
The Pennsylvania
State Univ. sam536@psu.edu p) 814-771-6416
234 Sparks Bldg.
Dept. of Comm.
Arts & Science
University
Park, PA 16802
Melton Edward Mr. Administration Mgr.
Houston Public
Library
edward.melton@cityofh
ouston.net p) 832-393-2662
500 McKinney
Ave. Hou, TX 77002
Melo Kiara Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
karamelo65@yahoo.co
m p) 832-755-2236 none listed none listed none listed
Meyer Justin none listed none listed none listed none listed none listed none listed none listed
Michan Jessica Sr. Mktg Specialist
St. Luke's Episcopal
Health System
jessicamichan@hotmail
.com none listed none listed Hou, TX
Mihalek Bob Mr.
Writer/Web
Editor/Research
Assoc. Kettering Foundation
bobmihalek@sbcglobal
.net
p) 937-439-9826 f)
937-439-9804
200 Commons
Rd. Dayton, OH 45459
Mitchell Gordon Mr.
Assoc. Professor of
Communication Univ. of Pittsburgh gordonm@pitt.edu
p) 412-624-8531 f)
412-624-1878
CL 1117, 4200
Fifth Ae. Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Mitchell Kursten Acct. Director Powered
kursten_mitchell@pow
ered.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Appendix 1 I:
Mitchell Nathan
Adjunct Professor of
Political Science
Prairie View A&M
Univ.
nkmitchell@pvamu.
edup) 936-261-3209
f) 936-261-3229 none listed none listed none listed
Niz Emil Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown nizemil@yahoo.com p) 281-902-7476 none listed none listed none listed
Mohamed Mabruk Mr. Server Darden Restaurant heayott@yahoo.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Molina Eric Mr. none listed none listed
thatguy1@sbcglobal.ne
t none listed none listed none listed none listed
Mohsenin Yaas Lecturer
Univ. of Huston-
Downtown mohseniny@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Moore Lawrence Mr. Alumni
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown lmoore@js-llp.com p) 832-654-8533
4127 Holloway
Dr. Hou, TX 77047
Moosally Michelle
Asst. Professor-
English
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown moosallym@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8254 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Morales-Taylor Diana Ms. Concerned Citizen UH Health Forum
dtaylor@ywcahouston.
org p) 713-868-9922
3220 Broadway
St. Hou, TX 77017
Mordhorst Bonnie
Mordhorst Shellly Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
shelly.mordhorst@hilto
n.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Morin Sylvia
Coordinator-Foreign
Language Lab
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown morins@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8628 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Moritz Gloria
Community
Relations Mgr. El Paso Corp.
gloria.moritz@elpaso.c
om none listed none listed none listed none listed
Morntountak Aliki Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown alikimdk@yahoo.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Morse Rene Mr.
Concerned Citizen;
Community Health
Worker Gateway to Care renedm57@aol.com p) 713-491-9405
7701 Langley
Rd. Hou, TX 77016
Morse Steve Mr. Managing Director
Russell Reynolds
Associates
smorse@russellreynold
s.com
direct) 713-754-
5990
cell) 713-569-7912
600 Travis
Street, Ste. 2200 Hou, TX 77002
Morua Alejandro Mr. none listed none listed
amorua@houstonaplus
.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Mrak N.
Assoc. Professor-
Arts & Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown mraka@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8994 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Mueller Bridget
Lecturer-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown muellerb@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Mumin Jah'Shams
Success: A New
Beginning jahshams@gmail.com p) 232-988-5721
3530 Wilshire
Blvd., Ste. 800
Los Angeles,
CA 90010
Murphree Martha
Hon.
AIA
Development
Director Blueprint Houston
martha@blueprinthoust
on.org
p) 713-522-0590
c) 7133-870-2881
3015 Richmond
Ave. #201 Hou, TX 77098
" " " "
marthamurphee@comc
ast.net
Murphy John M. Dr. none listed none listed jmmurphy@illinois.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Appendix 1 I:
Murray Dozlic Maria
Director-Change
Management Sysco
mmurraydozlic@gmail.
com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Nath Janice
Assoc. Professor-
Urban Education
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown nathj@uhd.edu p) 713-221-2777 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Newsum Floyd
Professor-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown newsumf@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8474 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Niz Emil Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown nizemil@yahoo.com p) 281-902-7476
14314 Locke
Lane Hou, TX 77077
Noel LaChandra Ms. Corned Citizen none listed noel1023@yahoo.com p) 832-798-3425 3019 Polk Hou, TX 77003
Nosek Margaret Ms.
Medical researcher;
Professor; Advocate
Health Care for All
Texas mnosek@bcm.edu p) 713-661-4678
4147 Mischire
Dr. Hou, TX 77025
Nowak William
Assoc. Professor-
Arts & Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown nowakw@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8673 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Nunez Maria Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
mariacheers@yahoo.co
m p) 281-827-4591 none listed none listed none listed
Nwachukwu Ogo Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
derego_agbani@yahoo
.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Ochoa Jerry Mr. Donations Relations United Way jerryochoa@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Oddo Carol Ms. Health Care Worker none listed
carolyn_oddo@hchd.tm
c.edu p) 713-566-6249
2525 Holly Hall
St. Hou, TX 77054
Ontiveros Michael Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed
ontiveros_mike1@yaho
o.com 832-584-1032 S. 620 Truett Hou, TX 77023
Opuni Kwame
Senior Evaluation
Assoc.-Student
Services &
Enrollment Mgt.
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown opunik@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8660 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Ortiz Javier Mr. HR Director NBC Universal
javier.i.ortiz@nbcuni.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Otto Anna
Planning &
Evaluation Coord.
Houston Public
Library
ann.otto@cityofhouston
.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Padgett Kim President The Padgett Group
kim@thepadgettgroup.
com p) 713-590-3771 PO Box 20473 Hou, TX 77225
Padilla Edwin
Assoc. Professor-
Arts & Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown padillae@uhd.edu p) 713-226-5228 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Painter Kathy Ms. Academic Advisor
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown painterk@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8027
2402 S. Voss B-
218 Hou, TX 77057
Palagnas Diane Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown enaid_90@yahoo.com p) 832-431-9468
1727 Rock
Ridge Dr. Hou, TX 77049
Palamares Adrian Mr. none listed none listed none listed none listed none listed none listed none listed
Panetta Edward Mr.
Assoc. Professor -
Speech
Communication Univ. of Georgia epanetta@uga.edu p) 706-542-4445 146 Terrell Hall Athens, GA 30602-1725
Appendix 1 I:
Parra Nancy Ms. President
League of Women
Voters of the Houston
Area p) 713-784-2923
4001 N.
Shepherd, Ste.
213 Hou, TX 77018
Parikh Shyam Concerned Citizen none listed
shyamparikh1@gmail.c
om p) 832-265-1972
2616 Bay Shore
Dr. Hou, TX 77401
Paskelian Ohaness
Asst. Professor-
Finance,
Accounting, & CIS
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown paskeliano@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8204 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Pavletich JoAnn Dr.
Assoc. Professor-
English
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown pavletichj@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8482 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Pearce Barnett
Professor/Independe
nt Contractor for
Training
Fielding Graduate
Univ./Consultations &
Facilitation @ Pearce
Assoc. bpearce@fielding.edu
p) 650-306-7971 f)
650-306-9074
214 Yarborough
Lane
Redwood City,
CA 94061
Pearce Kimberly Professor DeAnza College kimpearce@aol.com
p) 650-306-7971 f)
650-306-9074
214 Yarborough
Lane
Redwood City,
CA 94601
Pearson Cherilyn
College Web
Technical Support
Specialist I-College
of Humanities and
Social Sciences
Univ. of Houston-
Downown pearsonc@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8486 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Perrot Ashley Sudent
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
ashleyperrot@yahoo.co
m p) 281-303-7271 none listed none listed none listed
Pham John Mr. Concerned Citizen Facebook
jopham1@my.nhmccd.
edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Pham Peter Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
phamp2@gator.uhd.ed
u p) 281-970-3833 none listed none listed none listed
" " " " azn2050@yahoo.com
peteruphem@gmail.co
m
petervphem@gmai
l.com
Phillips Michael Mr. Concerned Citizen
Health Care for All
Texas mphillips05@att.net p) 281-292-1652
11023 EllWood
St. Woodlands, TX 77380
Phillips Tomi Concerned Citizen
Healthcare for All
Texas tomig@att.net p) 281-292-1652
11023 EllWood
St. Woodlands, TX 77380
Pierre Douglas Mr. pdougmc@gmail.com p) 281-257-1431
5207 Nodaway
Lane Spring , TX 77379
Pogue Bill
Lecturer-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown pogueb@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Pogue Katherine
Lecturer-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown poguek@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Pray Heather
Director of
Communications
Houston Downtown
Alliance
heather@downtownhou
ston.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Press Donna Joy Ms. Walk-in none listed
donnajoy.press@cityof
houston.net p) 713-202-5709 1619 West Clay Hou, TX 77019
Preuss Gene Dr.
Asst. Professor of
History
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown preussg@uhd.edu p) 713-222-5308 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Appendix 1 I:
Price Tomika Ms.
Assistant Branch
Manager
Houston Public
Library
tomika.price@cityofhou
ston.net
w) 832-393-1823
p) 281-497-1023
work: 7979 S.
Kirkwood Rd.
res: 12655 W.
Houston Ctr.
Blvd. #15301 Hou, TX
work:
77072
res: 77082
Proctor David Mr. Kansas State Univ. dproctor@k-state.edu p) 785-532-6868
129 Nicholas
Hall Manhattan, KS 66506
Qualls Dwaynia Concerned Citizen none listed
dwaynia_qualls@yahoo
.com p) 832-660-1553 4916 Antha St. Hou, TX 77016
Quarles Lydia
Senior Policy
Analyst
Stennis Institute of
Government lydia@sig.msstate.edu
p) 662-325-9196 f)
662-325-3772
1016 F.
Louisville Street Starkville, MS 39759
Rabb Steve Mr.
VP of Corporate &
Mkgt Development
American Cancer
Society steve.rabb@cancer.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Ramirez Cynthia Ms.
Employer;
Concerned Citizen
Bay Area Turning
Point, Inc. eaturningpoint.com p) 281-727-9571
900 Henderson
Ave. Apt. 905 Hou, TX 77058
Ramirez Jeff Mr. Outreach San Jose Clinic
jefframirez@sanjosecli
nic.org p) 713-490-2607 301 Hamilton Hou, TX 77002
Ramsey Lesley Nicole Outreach Director
Center for Public
Policy Priorities ramsey@cppp.org
p) 512-320-0222
ext. 107 f)
512-320-0227 c)
512-507-4185 900 Lydia Street Austin, TX 78702
Ramsey Michele Dr.
Assoc. Professor-
Communication Arts
& Sciences and
Women's Studies Penn State Berks emr10@psu.edu p) 610-396-6148
Tulpehocken
Road, PO Box
7009 Reading, PA 19610
" " " "
drmicheleramsey@gma
il.com
Rangel Nicolas Mr. Asst. Professor
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown rangeln@uhd.edu p) 713-222-5313 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Regaie Azar
Asst. Professor-Arts
& Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown rejaiea@uhd.edu p) 713-221-5300 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Renee Latricia Ms. Concerned Citizen Facebook
chocprincess02@hotm
ail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Reyes Sandy none listed none listed screyes6@hotmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Reyna Edward Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
reynae8@gator.uhd.ed
u p) 832-731-9615 1015 Niagara St. Hou, TX 77051
Reynolds Erica Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown elreyn7@aol.com p) 281-536-5306 none listed none listed none listed
Richardson Kristin Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
krissuzannerich@yaho
o.com p) 281-635-5567 none listed none listed none listed
Rivers Vicky Downtown-TIRZ
vicki@mainstreettirz.co
m p) 713-526-7577 none listed none listed none listed
Robbin Ruth Ms. Concerned Citizen
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown robbinsr@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8594 320 N. Main Hou, TX 77002
Appendix 1 I:
Robertson Ashley Ms. Concerned Citizen none listed ashleysam02@aol.com p) 832-768-1539
1522 Moon
Shadow Ct. Sugarland, TX 77479
Robertson Kelly
Asst.
Professor/Technical
Director
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown robertsonk@uhd.edu p) 713-223-7939 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Robinson Nicole
Director-Digital
Inclusion Director
Houston Public
Library
nicoleh.robinson@cityo
fhouston.net p) 832-393-0059 820 Marston Hou, TX 77019
Romanenko Inna Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downrown ivromane@aim.com p) 713-517-2491
1600 Eldridge
#1906 Hou, TX 77077
Roper Jason Mr. Walk-in Walk-in
roperjason@hotmail.co
m p) 832-593-8051
6822 Autumn
Flowers Katy, TX 77449
Roquemore Kyle Mr. Sales Director Radio One
kroquemore@radio-
one.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Roubicek Hank
Professor-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown roubicekh@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8123 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Rosacina Merlessa Ms. Concerned Citizen Facebook mcrosacina @uhd.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Rosenberg Ian Mr. Principa;
INFILL Planning &
Development LLC
irosenberg@infillpd.co
m
o) 713-332-0422
f) 713-401-9644
c) 713-443-2333
4203 Montrose,
Ste. 280 Hou, TX 77006
Rothschild Jr. Herbert Mr.
Community
Organizer
Health Care for All
Texas
herbertrothschild@hot
mail.com p) 713-861-2494
849 Harvard St.
#C Hou, TX 77007
Rowan Tom Mr.
Owner-Research
Co. Rowan Marketing
rowan_marketing@yah
oo.com p) 281-821-2674 1915 Millhouse Hou, TX 77073
Rowan Treena Art Teacher DeBakey HS tmkrowan@yahoo.com p) 281-821-2674 1915 Millhouse Hou, TX 77073
Ryfe David Mr.
Reynold School of
Journalism Univ. of Nevada-Reno dryfe@unr.edu p) 775-784-4894 Mail Stop 310 Reno, NV 89557
Sabino Michele
Exec. Director-Univ.
Advancement
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown sabinom@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8045 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Saenz Soledad
Administrative
Assistant
City of Houston-
Public Works &
Engineering Dept.-
Code Enforcement
soledad.saenz@cityofh
ouston.net p) 713-535-7705
3300 Main
Street, 2nd Floor Hou, TX 77002
Sagel Yenibel Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
yensag23@hotmaill.co
m p) 713-498-2494
17114
Burrowdale Ct. Hou, TX 77084
Saleh Anisa Ms. Walk-in Walk-in
salehanisa@yahoo.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Salinas Mario Mr.
Student-Political
Science
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
mariosalinas@hotmail.
com p) 713-204-5786
5738 Chrystell
Lane Hou, TX 77092
Saltmarsh John Mr. Director
New England
Resource Center for
Higher Education
john.saltmarsh@umb.e
du none listed none listed none listed none listed
Sanabria Jose Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed
sanabria88@yahoo.co
m p) 281-447-4380
2802 Redwing
Grove Way Hou, TX 77038
Sanchez Maria Elena Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
cathic_c_2001@yahoo.
com p) 832-782-0568 none listed none listed none listed
Appendix 1 I:
Santos Cynthia Ms. Registrar
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown santosc@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8136 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Saunders John Mr. Exec. Director
National Forum for
Black Public
Administrators jsaunders@nfbpa.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Schlag Karen
Lecturer-Arts &
Humanities
Univ, of Houston-
Downtown schlagk@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Schmidt Anna Ms. Concerned Citizen none listed anna@events-ec.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Schoem David Mr.
Director-Michigan
Community Scholars
Program Univ. of Michigan dschoem@umich.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Schwegler Melissa Ms. Student
Univ, of Houston-
Downtown
schweglerm2@gator.uh
d.edu p) 832-398-5753 none listed none listed none listed
Scott Tynisha Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
tynishascott@gmail.co
m p) 713-261-7516
5711
LakefieldDr. Hou, TX 77033
Scully Patrick Mr. Exec. VP
The Paul J. Aicher
Foundation
pscully@everyday-
democracy.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
" " " " Mr. Deputy Director
Study Circles
Resource Ctr. scully@studycircles.org
p) 860-928-2616
ext. 17 f) 860-928-
3713 P.O. Box 203 Pomfret, CT 6258
Selcer Anne
Ph.D.,
SPHR
Asst.
Professor/Dept. of
Health Care
Administration
Texas Woman;s
University asceler@twu.edu
p) 713-794-2185 c)
832-687-3047
6700 Fannin St.,
Rm 7013 Hou, TX 77030
Severn Jill
Head-Access &
Outreach Univ. of Georgia jsevern@uga.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Shannon Michele Ms.
UND Discovery
Program
Univ. of New
Hampshie mehs@unh.edu
p) 603-862-0130 f)
603-862-3909
3 Hamilton Smith
Hall Durham, NH 3824
Shay Miya Ms. Reporter ABC-Channel 13 miya.shay@abc.com p) 713-204-6727
Sheinberg Ed
Asst. Professor-
Engineering
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown sheinberge@uhd.edu p) 713-858-2819 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Shelley Deborah
Assoc. Professor-
Arts & Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown shelleyd@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8082 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Sheridan Robert Mr.
Exec. Director-
Financial Aid
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown sheridanr@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8280 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Sherrell Jeness CPD
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown jsherrell@fuusa.org p) 713-374-1279 3353 Elgin St. Hou, TX 77004
Shurmann Steve Mr. Consumer
Ryan White Planning
Council srs121799@aol.com p) 713-540-9387 P.O. Box 67605 Hou, TX 77267-0605
Sierra Isreal Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown sierrai2@gator.uhd.edu p) 281-627-0161 none listed none listed none listed
Siewrattan Tara Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown taraitup2@yahoo.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Sifuentes Linda Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown linsif04@aol.com p) 832-660-3550
9215 Airline Dr.
#57 Hou, TX 77037
Appendix 1 I:
Sikka Anjoo
Assoc. Professor-
Urban Education
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown sikkaa@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8156 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Silva Brian Mr. none listed none listed
briansilva99@yahoo.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Simmons Anna
Lecturer-Computer
& Mathematical
Science
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown rosenthala@uhd.edu p) 713-221-2732 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Simpson Greg Mr.
Assistant Director-
Communications
Division
Houston Public
Library
greg.simpson@cityofho
uston.net
o) 832-393-1333
c) 713-851-8390
500 McKinney
Ave. Hou, TX 77002
Sink Elizabeth College Instructor
Colorado State Univ.
Center for Public
Deliberation
elizabeth.sink@colostat
e.edu p) 970-443-3646
2637 Adobe
Drive
Fort Collins,
CO 80525
Skisek Chris Mr. Business Owner
Health & Productivity
Management
Company; Greater
Houston Partnership;
Houston Wellness cskisak@chms1.com p) 713-825-7642
4811 Lake Creek
Circle
Missouri City,
TX 77459
Slocum Alysa Ms.
marilynandbetty@yaho
o.com p) 281-690-0034 none listed none listed none listed
Skelly Michael Mr.
Exec./Fmr. US
Congressional
Candidate Wind Energy
mskelly@mba1991.hbs
.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Smith Christina Ms. none listed none listed
chris_janay@yahoo.co
m none listed none listed none listed none listed
Smith Ivan Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown smithi6@gator.uhd.edu p) 832-884-3357
11746 Murr Way
St. Hou, TX 77048
Snell Clete Assoc. Profesor-CJ
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown snellc@uhd.edu p) 713-226-5271 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Solomon Frankie
Lecturer-Computer
& Mathematical
Science
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown solomonf@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8942 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Sonderegger Erika Ms. Concerned Citizen none listed rika921@gmail.com p) 713-724-7910
1411 Wilde Rock
Way Hou, TX 77018
Sonnenberg Amy Relationship Mgr.
United Way of
Greater Houston
ajsonnenberg@gmail.c
om none listed none listed none listed none listed
Sosa Areli Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
areli_sosa@hotmail.co
m
Spelman Judy Ms. none listed none listed
judywudy@horizoncabl
e.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Spivey Susan Ms. Health Care Worker
Health Care for All
Texas superspiv@gmail.com p) 713-802-9392 1424 Rutland Hou, TX 77008
Spooner Cynthia Legal Policy Analyst none listed casgold@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Springer Clint Mr. Deputy Sheriff
Harris County
Sheriff's Office
clintspringer@yahoo.co
m p) 281-798-4849
19914 Rhodes
Rd. Spring, TX 77379
Appendix 1 I:
Stafstrom Carrie
Cardiovascular
Sales Specialist Novartis carriestaf@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Stains Bob Mr. VP
Public Conversations
Project & Alt. Dispute
Resolution rrstains@yahoo.com
p) 617-923-1216
x12 f)
617-923-2757
46 Kondaxian
Street Watertown, MA 2472
Standerfer Christina Asst. Professor
Univ. of AR Clinton
School of Public
Service
ccstanderfer@clintonsc
hool.uasys.edu p) 501-803-9898
200 Pine Forest
Drive #G4 Maumelle, AR 72113
Steffensmeier Tim
Asst. Professor-
Communication &
Community
Consultant Kansas State Univ.
steffensmeier1@yahoo.
com
p) 785-532-6862 f)
785-532-3714 129 Nichols Hall none listed none listed
Stephens John Assoc. Professor
School of Govern.,
UNC-Chapel Hill stephens@sog.unc.edu
p) 919-962-5190 f)
919-962-2705 CB #3330 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330
Stewart Phillip Mr. Senior Assoc.
C.F. Kettering
Foundation
philstewart16@hotmail.
com
p) 207-878-0339 f)
207-878-0339 181 Ridge Road Portland, ME 4103
Suarez Laticia Ms. Concerned Citizen
BESO, Read Literacy
w/Dr. Vanhorn leticia13@sbcglobal.net p) 281-687-0357
13502
Robertsvale Rd. Hou, TX 77037
Sullivan Nell Dr.
Assoc. Professor-
English
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown sullivann@uhd.edu p) 713-221-5233 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Sylvester-Caesar Jemma
Director-Academic
Advising
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown caesarj@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8006 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Tabb Marlene Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downrown mtabb0616@aol.com p) 281-856-6313
1585 Misty Lock
Lane Hou, TX 77084
Talmadge Rosemary
Special Asst. to the
President for Org.
Development
LaGuardia
Community College
rtalmadge@lagcc.cuny.
edu
p) 718-482-5050 f)
718-609-2009
31-10 Thompson
Ave.
Long Island
City, NY 11101
Tanguy Philippe Mr. Owner On Point Sports pt@onpointsports.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Teamer Me'Lisa Ms. Concerned Citizen
Facebook; Univ. of
Houston-Downtown
teamerm1@gator.uhd.e
du none listed none listed none listed none listed
Tepoot Ian Mr
Creative
Sirector/Chief
Creative Officer Involve Inc., ian@involve3d.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Thibaudeau Eva Ms.
Coordinator-Re-
Housing Program
Coalition for the
Homeless
info@homelesshouston
.org
p) 713-739-7514
f) 713-739-8038
811 Dallas St.,
Ste. 821 Hou, TX 77002-7429
Thibodeaux Jean Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
thibodeauxj1@gator.uh
d.edu p) 713-649-7515 6947 Thrush Dr. Hou, TX 77087
Thomas Nancy
Democratic
Leadership/Educatio
n-Legal Issues in
Higher Education none listed
nancy.thomas@post.ha
rvard.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
" " " " Acting Director
Democracy
Imperative
nancy.thomas@unh.ed
u p) 860-657-9907 3 Arrowhead Dr.
Glastonbury,
CT 6033
Thomason Tommy
Asst. VP-Student
Services
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown thomasont@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8056 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Appendix 1 I:
Thompson Matthew Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed
djmateo713@yahoo.co
m p) 832-407-8294
20415
Atascocita
Shores Humble, TX 77346
Thurmond Robert Mr.
Graduate Student-
Community
Development
Prairie View A&M
Univ. L2obt@sbcglobal.net c) 713-444-6421 2327 Robinhood Hou, TX 77005
Timmaraju Mini District Director
Office of Rep. Nick
Lampson-Texas
Congressional District
22
mini.timmaraju@pphset
.org p) 281-757-3804
10701 Corporate
Drive #118 Stafford, TX 77477
Tones Kei Shay Academic Advisor II
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown tonesk@uhd.edu p) 713-221-5397
1122 E.
Hampton Dr. Pearland, TX 77584
Torres Eric Mr. Concerned Citizen Facebook
eric_upsilon11@yahoo.
com p) 832-816-1518 none listed none listed none listed
Trager Nat Concerned Citizen none listed nat.trager@gmail.com p) 832-451-7641
2350 Bagby
#11101 Hou, Tx 77006
Tran Kim
Student Loan
Coordinator
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown trank@uhd.edu p) 713-222-5397 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Trejo Ayde Concerned Citizen none listed aydeprg@hotmail.com p) 713-540-5085 8049 Elrod Hou, TX 77017
Trejo Fransisco Mr. none listed none listed frantrejo@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Trevino Marlen Mr. Concerned Citizen none listed
marlentrevino@hotmail.
com p) 832-746-8354
242 W.
Spreading Oak Hou, TX 77076
Tucker Carol
Director-Institutional
Research
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown tuckerca@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8269 One Main Street Hou. TX 77002
Turner Yolanda Community Mbr. Memorial Hermann
yolanda.turner2@mem
orialhermann.org none listed none listed none listed none listed
Tuttle Emily Student
Univ, of Houston-
Downtown tuttlee2@gator.uhd.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Valdez-Solis Martha Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown uhdagain3@yahoo.com p) 832-466-8408 none listed none listed none listed
Van Ramshorst
Healthcare Worker;
Student Activist
Health Care for All
Texas ramshors@bcm.edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
VanClief Aza Ms. Concerned Citizen
Health Care for All
Texas ozi137@gmail.com p) 713-439-6092
17143 Mountain
Crest Dr. Spring, TX 77379
VanHorn Leigh
Assoc. Professor-
Urban Education
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown vanhornl@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8991 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Vaughan Jennifer Ms.
Financial Healthcare
Work UT MD Anderson jenclark99@yahoo.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Vazquez Julia
Exec. Asst. to the
President
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown vazquezj@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8246 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Veninga James Mr.
Campus
Dean/Assoc.
Professor
Univ. of Wisconsin-
Marathon County
james.veninga@uwc.e
du p) 715-261-6223
518 South 7th
Ave. Wausau, WI 54401
Villarreal Athene
skipkorna7x@yahoo.c
om p) 281-999-1116 none listed none listed none listed
Appendix 1 I:
Villaton Janie Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
villatoroj38@gator.uhd.
edu none listed none listed none listed none listed
Vo Lisa-Oanh Ms. Concerned Citizen leesavo@mac.com p) 832-692-6366
6116 Breen Apt.
A. Hou, TX 77086
Vo Thuy Mgr.-City of Houston City of Houston
thuyvo@cityofhouston.
net p) 832-393-2662 6400 High Star Hou, TX 77074
Wagoner Mary
Mgr. @ McGovern
Stella Link NL
Houston Public
Library
mary.wagoner@cityofh
ouston.net p) 832-393-2639 7405 Stella Lane Hou, TX 77025
Walker Regina Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
rwalker01_83@yahoo.c
om p) 832-885-1467
10841
Greenwillow Hou, TX 77035
Waller William
Assoc. Professor-
Computer &
Mathematical
Sciences
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown wallerw@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8404 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Walsh Christina Ms. Walk-in none listed none listed p) 713-522-6300
10434 Brinwood
Dr. Hou, TX 77043
Wanguri Deloris
Professor-Arts &
Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown wangurid@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8110 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Warren Chris Mr.
Director of
Franchise Network
Relations Cox Target Media
christopher_warren@c
oxtarget.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Washington Lola
Admin. Asst. II-Arts
& Humanities
Univ, of Houston-
Downtown washingtonl@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Watson Allison Ms. Walk-in none listed dgris3@yahoo.com p) 281-498-0604
11706 Triola
Lane Hou, TX 77083
Wawee Robert Mr.
Lecturer &
Academic Advisor
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown profbob@att.net p) 281-704-4151
work: One Main
Street res:20411
Pomegranate
Lane
work: Hou, TX
res: Katy, TX
work:
77002
res: 77449
Wegmann Sandra
Strategic Initiatives
& Community
Engagement Mgr.
Center for Houston's
Future
swegmann@centerforh
oustonsfuture.org
p) 713-844-9324
f) 713-844-9344
1200 SmithSt.,
Ste. 1150 Hou, TX 77002-4400
Weiss Janice
Lecturer-Arts &
Humanities
Univ, of Houston-
Downtown weissj@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8104 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Wenske Kandice HR/PR Asst. Piper Morgan-AEI none listed none listed none listed none listed none listed
West Samantha Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown swest726@yahoo.com p) 832-541-2113
10509 Dulcimer
St. Hou, TX 77051
Westfall Joseph Dr.
Asst. Professor of
Philosophy
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown westfalj@yahoo.com p) 713-221-2768 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Whiting Serita Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown spc6030@yahoo.com p) 713-634-8072
6235 Longleaf
Dr. #2622 Hou, TX 77088
Wilcox Helen Ms. Concerned Citizen Gateway to Care
helenwilcox@netzero.n
et p) 713-643-9779
8703 Glen Loch
Dr. P.O. Box
262056 Hou, TX 77207
Appendix 1 I:
Wildeson Daniel Mr.
Professor/Director of
Communication
Studies St. Cloud State Univ.
dlwildeson@stcloudstat
e.edu
p) 320-308-5282 f)
320-308-3217
720 Fourth Ave.
S. St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Wilkinson Susan Ms. Concerned Citizen none listed swilkinson@sleh.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Williams Jamail Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
williams_jamail@yahoo
.com p) 832-512-4462 5915 Beall St. Hou, TX 77091
Williams Marcus Mr.
College Web
Technical Support
Specialist I
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown williamsmarc@uhd.edu p) 713-223-7932 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Williams Patrick Mr.
Asoc. VP-
Institutional
Effectiveness
Univ, of Houston-
Downtown williamsp@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8982 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Willingham Taylor Coordinator
Texas Forums, LBJ
Presidential Library
taylor@austin-
pacific.com p) 254-947-3793 P.O. Box 1255 Salado, TX 76571
Wills-Toker Caitlin McKing Consulting hvj3@cdc.gov
o) 404-639-8897
wk cell) 404-786-
7795
cell) 678-526-3306
Corporate
Square Bldg., 10-
Rm. 5417 Atlanta, GA 30333
Wilson Lisa Ms. Program Director
W. K. Kellogg
Foundation lisa.wilson@wkkf.org p) 269-969-2338
One Michigan
Ave. East
Battle Creek,
Mi 49017
Wilson Robert
Asst. Professor-Arts
& Humanities
Univ, of Houston-
Downtown wilsonr@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8574 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Wirt Daniel Mr. Health Care Worker
Health Care for All
Texas boojum@wt.net p) 713-240-1522
5300 N.
Braeswood Blvd.
Ste. 233 Hou, TX 77096
Wong Kathleen Asst. Professor
Western Michigan
Univ.
kathleen.wong@umich.
edu p) 269-567-5873 1565 Spruce Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Woods Molly
VP-Academic Affairs
& Provost
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown woodsm@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8003 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Workman Thomas
Asst. Professor-Arts
& Humanities
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown workmant@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8952 One Main Street Hou, TX 77002
Workman Thomas
taworkma@bcm.tmc.ed
u
Worth David Dr. Director of Forensics Rice Univ. dworth@rice.edu p) 713-348-0000
6100 Main Street
mailing address:
P.O. Box 1892 Hou, TX
77005-1827
mailing zip
code: 77251-
1892
Wrather Torri Mr. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown twrather@sbcglobal.net p) 713-302-9201 10334 Hollyglen Hou, TX 77016
Wunderlin Louis Mr. Citizen Medical Center News texchin@bcm.edu p) 713-797-1922
1921 Woodbury
St. Hou, TX 77030
Wunderlin Karen President/Owner The Wunderlin Co. kw@wunderlin.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Appendix 1 I:
Wustman Dalia MS. Volunteer
United Way of
Houston edwayhouston.org p) 713-685-2782 50 Waugh Dr. Hou, TX 77007
Yanez Marciela Ms. Student Nowak's Class
marciela_yg@yahoo.co
m p) 281-787-1646
347 Branding
Iron Ln. Hou, TX 77060
Yarbrough Brian Mr. none listed none listed
briannothing1@gmail.c
om none listed none listed none listed none listed
York Virginia
Professor/Consultan
t
York Management
Consultants ggyork@comcast.net none listed none listed none listed none listed
Zakaria Shabina
Experienced
Mgkt/Communicatio
ns Professional none listed szakaria@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Zaldana Sandra sandrajz@gmail.com none listed none listed none listed none listed
Zamora Celeste
Director-Media
Relations
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown zamorac@uhd.edu p) 713-221-8083 One Main Street Hou. TX 77002
Zapata Claudia Ms.
Professional
Healthcare Rep. Pfizer Inc.
claudia.zapata@pfizer.
com p) 832-715-7294
708 Garden
Walk LaPorte, TX 77571
Zarefsky David
Owen L. Coon
Professor of
Communication
Studies Northwestern Univ.
d-
zarefsky@northwestern
.edu
p) 847-491-5850 f)
847-467-1171
828 Oakston
Street Evanston, IL 60202
Zielinski Lexii Ms. Student
Univ. of Houston-
Downtown
alexiszielinski@gmail.c
om p) 832-274-9851
11019 Holly Hill
St. Hou, TX 77041
Appendix 1J: Health Care Forum Agenda – Central Library
COPING WITH THE COST OF HEALTH CARE AGENDA – Central Location
Hosted by UHD Center for Public Deliberation & Houston Public Library
GROUPS SILVER GROUP – Room 644 YELLOW GROUP - CONCOURSE GREEN GROUP – Program Place, 4th Floor BLUE GROUP - CONCOURSE RED GROUP – Program Place, 4th Floor ORANGE GROUP – HDR ROOM
Forum Schedule: 5:30-5:55 Registration
6:00 – 6:02 Tara Siewrattan, Student Associate for the UHD Center for Public Deliberation, Moderator and Introduction. 6:02 – 6:07 Dr. Windy Lawrence, Director, UHD Center for Public Deliberation, Welcome! 6:07-6:12 Greg Simpson, Assistant Director, Communications Department, Houston Public
Library, Welcome! 6:12-- 6:20 Introduction to forum, cover agenda, and watch health care video. NOTE: For
citizens participating in Spanish, you may watch the video in English or read the Spanish translation of the issue guide book – it’s your choice!
6:20-6:30 Move to rooms to join small group forum – follow the people who are holding
paper that is the color of your group that you were assigned when you registered (blue, red, green, etc.)
6:30-6:45 Facilitator welcome, cover ground rules and discuss discovery stake question. 6:45-7:05 Discussion of Approach 1 – (Appeals? Disadvantages? Trade-offs? Possible action?) 7:05-7:25 Discussion of Approach 2 - (Appeals? Disadvantages? Trade-offs? Possible action?) 7:25-7:40 Discussion of Approach 3- (Appeals? Disadvantages? Trade-offs? Possible action?) 7:40-7:55 Processing the Discussion: Values, Common Ground, Trade-offs, Potential Action 7:55 – 8:00 Thank you. Please fill out 5-minute questionnaire, and write your “story with a
face” – We’ll explain this at the beginning of the forum or ask your time keeper/moderator to explain in your forum.
POST FORUM: 8:00 – 8:30 Feel free to pick up information, talk with other participants, ask questions to
forum leaders, or continue writing your “story with a face” for Texas Legislators to read.
PLEASE NOTE: We will contact you from time to time in the coming next couple of years to update you on what is happening as a result of your participation.
Appendix 1J: Health Care Forum Agenda – McGovern – Stella Link Library
COPING WITH THE COST OF HEALTH CARE
AGENDA – McGovern-Stella Link location
Hosted by UHD Center for Public Deliberation & Houston Public Library
Forum Schedule:
5:30-5:55 Registration
6:00 – 6:15 Introduction to forum, cover agenda, and watch health care video. Explanation of
how this forum differs from the larger forum downtown. 6:15 - 6:30 Facilitator welcome, cover ground rules and discuss discovery stake question. 6:30 -6:50 Discussion of Approach 1 – (Appeals? Disadvantages? Trade-offs? Possible action?) 7:50 -7:10 Discussion of Approach 2 - (Appeals? Disadvantages? Trade-offs? Possible action?) 7:10-7:30 Discussion of Approach 3- (Appeals? Disadvantages? Trade-offs? Possible action?) 7:30-7:50 Processing the Discussion: Values, Common Ground, Trade-offs, Potential Action 7:50 – 8:00 Thank you. Please fill out questionnaire so that we can better capture your voice
for our leaders. We will contact periodically from time to time in the next couple of years to let you know what happened as a result of your participation. We will contact you by email.
Appendix 1J: Health Care Forum Agenda – Scenic Woods Library
COPING WITH THE COST OF HEALTH CARE
AGENDA – Scenic Woods location
Hosted by UHD Center for Public Deliberation & Houston Public Library
Forum Schedule:
5:30-5:55 Registration
6:00 – 6:15 Introduction to forum, cover agenda, and watch health care video. Explanation of
how this forum differs from the larger forum downtown. 6:15 - 6:30 Facilitator welcome, cover ground rules and discuss discovery stake question. 6:30 -6:50 Discussion of Approach 1 – (Appeals? Disadvantages? Trade-offs? Possible action?) 7:50 -7:10 Discussion of Approach 2 - (Appeals? Disadvantages? Trade-offs? Possible action?) 7:10-7:30 Discussion of Approach 3- (Appeals? Disadvantages? Trade-offs? Possible action?) 7:30-7:50 Processing the Discussion: Values, Common Ground, Trade-offs, Potential Action 7:50 – 8:00 Thank you. Please fill out questionnaire so that we can better capture your voice
for our leaders. We will contact periodically from time to time in the next couple of years to let you know what happened as a result of your participation. We will contact you by email.
Appendix 1 J: Logistics Letter to Forum Participants
Page 1 of 3
Dr. Windy Lawrence 1017-S (713) 221-8472
Dear Rising Cost of Health Care Forum Participants:
Thank you for your engagement in this important issue. More importantly, thanks for valuing the
role of everyday people in making important decisions in our community.
The founders of our country assumed that town hall meetings and robust citizen engagement
would continue to be the order of the day. But as the republic has grown in size and complexity,
leaders need to be more intentional about engaging citizens and citizens need to participate in the
decisions that affect our community. As Federalist No. 63 reminds us, our republic should
always seek the cool and deliberate sense of the community, not the solution reached by the
federal judge or one proposed by an expensively marketed ballot proposition. James Fishkin,
inventor of the Deliberative Poll, has said that our leaders do a lot of polling to find out what
people think when they are not thinking – why not instead find out what people think when they
ARE thinking?
We are at a time and place when as citizens we need more than just a vote – we need a voice. So
thank you with all of my heart for being so valuable to our community!!!
If I’m registered for the Central Houston Public Library – how will it differ from Scenic
Woods or McGovern Stella-Link?
At the Central Library, we will have people video recording the forums and taking pictures. If for
some reason you feel uncomfortable with your picture being taken or used, please contact Windy
Lawrence at lawrencew@uhd.edu or 713-221-8472 and let her know that you would like to
move to one of the other locations. Also, this forum will be much bigger than the other two
locations (between 100 and 150 people will attend) so we will have you break into smaller
groups.
How do I prepare for the forum?
Preparing for the forum is SIMPLE! Just download the issue book on “The Rising Cost of Health
Care” from www.uhd.edu/cpd under “Community Projects.” You can read this book if you want
to understand the three approaches we will work though (you do not have to like any of the
approaches – they are there simply to frame the deliberation). We also have an issue book
written in Spanish. We will also show a short video that summarizes this book at the forum.
Do I have to be an expert to participate?
You don’t have to be an expert to participate – what is valuable is your voice, your experience,
your values, and your perspective. If you are an expert – we welcome your wisdom. Keep in
mind though, nobody can possibly be an expert on the entirety of this issue – it’s too big. So we
need to come together as a community.
Appendix 1 J: Logistics Letter to Forum Participants
Page 2 of 3
A deliberative forum is different than a town hall meeting in that citizens will be talking to
citizens to work through various approaches to the rising cost of health care – we will not be
answering questions of leaders or hearing from a panel of experts.
The agenda is attached to this letter so you have a sense of the flow of the deliberation.
How long is the forum?
Get there a little early (between 5:30 and 5:45) so you can get checked in – name tag,
information, etc. (Also you have a better chance of getting the first-come, first-serve, limited free
library parking the earlier you get there.) The forum will start promptly at 6 pm and the doors
will shut at 6:20. The forum will end at 8 p.m. Because this is a discussion that requires people
to be there from the beginning – we will have to stop letting people in at this time.
Where do I park?
For the Central library, they will provide FREE limited parking on a first-come, first-serve
basis. The library parking garage is between Smith and Bagby on Lamar. If you can’t find
parking at the library – on-street downtown meter parking is FREE after 6.
Where are the forums?
The library has graciously provided the following information for you: Central Library 500 McKinney Houston, TX 77002 Phone: 832-393-1313 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=500+McKinney,+Houston,+TX++77002&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=75.50708,108.808594&ie=UTF8&ll=29.754952,-95.364032&spn=0.020901,0.026565&z=15
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library 7405 Stella Link Houston, TX 77025 832-393-2630 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=7405+Stella+Link+Houston,+TX++77025&sll=29.754952,-95.364032&sspn=0.020901,0.026565&ie=UTF8&ll=29.698305,-95.44939&spn=0.020913,0.026565&z=15 Scenic Woods Regional Library 10677 Homestead Houston, TX 77016 832-393-2030 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=10677+Homestead,+houston,+tx+77016&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=75.50708,108.808594&ie=UTF8&ll=29.874215,-95.309057&spn=0.041753,0.053129&z=14
Appendix 1 J: Logistics Letter to Forum Participants
Page 3 of 3
What if I have special needs?
If you have any special needs at the forum, please contact Dr. Windy Lawrence at 713-221-8472
as soon as possible.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to call.
Warmest Regards,
Windy
Windy Y. Lawrence, Ph.D. Citizen, Assoc. Professor & Co-Director UHD Center for Public Deliberation University of Houston - Downtown Phone: 713-221-8472 Email: lawrencew@uhd.edu UHD CPD website at www.uhd.edu/cpd
Appendix 1J
Page 1 of 6
Moderator/Recorder/Timer Agenda
Rising Cost of Health Care Forum
CENTRAL LIBRARY
BEFORE THE DAY OF THE FORUM
REVIEW YOUR SKILLS: Windy has been working with IT to get an example of a
deliberation forum up on our website at www.uhd.edu/cpd for you to watch and refresh
your memory with moderating. They are telling me they can have it up online by
November 20. I will send out an email to you when it goes online.
WINDY WILL CALL MODERATORS. Windy Lawrence will contact you
(moderators only – not recorders) to set up a 15-minute telephone interview with you
after the forum (December 5 or 6). In this interview, Windy will ask you to describe
participants’ main concerns, their starting points on the issue, the costs and
consequences people took into consideration, and the shared understanding that
emerged. As you facilitate, be on the watch for the way people begin to “move” in the
conversation – are people beginning to react to each other, to find things in common, to
find common tensions, etc.
THE DAY OF THE FORUM 5:00 – 5:50 Make sure your room is set up (25 chairs in a circle, flip chart paper,
markers, tape if you need it for flip chart paper, tape recorder in your room
in order to tape the session (will be used to pull quotes for the final
report).
Set up your flip chart paper (see attachment entitled “Setting up your flip
chart paper.”) Write out the ground rules on the first sheet if you want.
You can let people add a rule if they want to after you go over them with
the participants.
Get your colored paper (the color of the group you are assigned) from the
registration desk.
Appendix 1J
Page 2 of 6
Go over the agenda for the evening to make sure you are familiar with the
ground rules, and possible facilitation questions.
Get your name tag from registration desk.
5:50 – 6:00 Go to plenary session room for the video and introduction to forum
6:00 – 6:20 Welcomes, introduction to deliberation, and video introduction to issue
(held in the larger plenary session).
6:20-6:30 Windy will ask participants to look for their group facilitator (that’s you).
Hold up your colored paper so people will know where to go (they will
have dots on their name tag that match your colored paper, for ex. The
“green group,” the “red group,” etc.)
6:30-6:45 Facilitator welcome, discuss ground rules, and discuss discovery stake
question.
WELCOME & DISCUSS GUIDELINES FOR AN EFFECTIVE
FORUM (5 minute, timer will let you know when time is up.):
READ:
“Welcome and thank you for your participation. In your packet, you will see a colored
piece of paper that asks for your name. You are being given an opportunity to have your
voice and your picture heard by the Texas State Legislature. If you are interested in
having them hear your perspective, put your name and group color on this paper and
place it behind your chair. This will be a signal to our photographers that you need your
picture taken. At the end of the forum, you will be given an opportunity to write your
comments or story about health care. Just give your comments to our timekeeper and
they will make sure your comments are matched with your picture and read by the TX
State Legislature. We are, of course, non-partisan, but we are doing this exercise to
demonstrate that people do care about this issue and do want their voices considered.
Any questions?”
1. The moderator will guide the discussion yet remain neutral.
2. Everyone is encouraged to participate. (The purpose of this
discussion is to hear from everyone)
3. Everyone understands that this is not a debate. (The purpose of
this deliberation is not to determine a “winner” and a “loser” rather
it’s to hear a variety of perspectives and to see where we stand on this
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issue as a community. You may change your mind as a result of
hearing someone else’s view – but that is not the point of this
discussion. Also, while this is not a debate, it is okay to disagree or to
see things differently – we just don’t want this to turn into a
confrontational argument – we don’t have to be right in this
discussion.)
4. No one or two individuals dominate. (You know yourself – if you
tend to dominate – keep a check on yourself. If you tend to get quiet –
try to speak up so we know where you stand (even if it is uncertainty
or a feeling like you need to know more – express that – this is the
time when your voice really matters.)
5. The discussion will focus on the choices.
6. All the major choices or positions on the issue are
considered.
7. An atmosphere for discussion and analysis of alternatives is
maintained; and
8. We listen to each other. (Listening to each other in a deliberation
is just as important as speaking. Though we tend to value speaking,
this is a really important part of this deliberation.)
9. You are encouraged to direct your questions and responses
to one another. (In other words, everyone doesn’t need to direct
your thoughts at me – conversation doesn’t need to go “through” the
facilitator. The facilitator simply guides)
10. If you see something being recorded inaccurately, feel free
to speak up. Recording can be difficult and we are all trying to make
this the best report as possible, so don’t worry about speaking up.
Likewise, the recorder may sometimes ask you to repeat if they didn’t
quite get your point.
ASK: Are there any guidelines here that you would like to add?
DISCOVERY STAKE QUESTION (Timer will let you know when
time is up.)
Ask: We have 10 minutes, so we probably won’t get to everyone
with this first question, but we hope to hear from
everyone by the end of the forum. But for the next ten
minutes, what are some of your experiences you’ve faced
with health care?
6:45 – 7:05 APPROACH ONE:
• What do you value about this approach?
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• What are your concerns about this approach?
• What trade-offs are you willing to make for this approach?
• Do we hear any tensions surfacing in this group around this issue?
• What actions are you willing to take?
Supplemental questions:
• Is it fair to require all small businesses to pay health insurance costs for
their employees?
• This approach requires all citizens to obtain at least a minimum
amount of health insurance. What, if any, effet would this have on the
rising cost of health care?
• Would insurance policies with high deductibles discourage people from
getting regular check-ups and going to their doctors for an early
diagnosis and treatment of symptoms, which are means of keeping
medical costs down?
• What might be the consequences if every state enacted different laws
about health-care coverage?
7:05 – 7:25 APPROACH TWO
• What do you value about this approach?
• What are your concerns about this approach?
• What trade-offs are you willing to make for this approach?
• Do we hear any tensions surfacing in this group around this issue?
• What actions are you willing to take?
Supplemental questions:
• Should Congress make laws that would limit amounts that could be
awarded to plaintiffs in malpractice cases? (Like in Texas)
• Are you reasonably satisfied that you are getting your money’s worth
from the health-care costs you pay for?
• Do you think Americans should be free to shop overseas for less
expensive drugs?
• Hospitals, health-care providers, insurance companies, and drug
companies are all part of the health-care system. Should the
government control prices charged by any or all of these?
7:25 – 7:40 APPROACH THREE
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• What do you value about this approach?
• What are your concerns about this approach?
• What trade-offs are you willing to make for this approach?
• Do we hear any tensions surfacing in this group around this issue?
• What actions are you willing to take?
Supplemental questions:
• Most other developed nations have health-care coverage for all their
citizens. Why should that matter to Americans?
• Will government-financed health insurance remove individuals’
incentives to keep their health care costs down?
• Would you be willing to pay higher taxes for a government-managed
health insurance system?
• Should a government-sponsored insurance plan for all Americans
include financial penalties for conditions that result from a patient’s
poor health habits?
7:40 - 7:55 PROCESSING THE DISCUSSION
Read: “The closing section is meant to summarize and to discuss what
findings we have made from our discussion. This is not a section where we
bring in new ideas. Rather, in this section, we review common threads, our
values that emerged in this discussion, any common ground, where there is
tension amongst us, and where we are willing to act.”
Facilitator questions:
• How has your thinking, if at all, changed about this issue?
• How has your thinking about other peoples’ views changed?
• What didn’t we work through?
• Have we identified any common threads in our discussion?
• Which trade-offs are we willing to make to move in a shared direction?
• Which are we unwilling to make?
• What do we still need to talk about?
• How can we use what we learned in this forum?
• Is there any action we want to take?
• Do we want to meet again?
7:55 – 8:00 FACILITATORS READ:
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“When you registered for this forum, you were given a packet. In this packet
there is a questionnaire. If you could please take the remaining 5 minutes
and complete the questionnaire – we will make sure this is included in the
final report that you will receive a copy of by email. All interested leaders
will receive a copy of too.
Also, there is a sheet of paper in your packet that is entitled, “Putting a Face
on the Problem.” During this forum, our photographers took your picture if
you placed a colored piece of paper behind your chair. Write out your own
comments that you would like the TX legistlature to read, we are sending
hundreds of stories with people’s faces to personalize the issue and to get
our leaders’ attention. We are only advocating that you be heard – again,
we are non-partisan. You will also find this sheet in the package. Just give
this sheet to the timekeeper when you are done. Thank you so much for
your participation today, your time, and your tremendous display of
citizenship!”
NEXT DAY OR TWO AFTER THE FORUM: 1. Recorders type up the notes from the forum
2. Moderators – jot down your thoughts in preparation for your
interview so you don’t forget. Think about:
a. participants’ main concerns
b. their starting points on the issue,
c. the costs and consequences people took into consideration, and
d. the shared understanding that emerged.
e. what ways did people begin to “move” in the conversation – did people
react to each other, find things in common, find common tensions, etc.
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Moderator/Recorder/Timer Agenda
Rising Cost of Health Care Forum
SCENIC WOODS LIBRARY
BEFORE THE DAY OF THE FORUM Once we have a new date picked for the health care forum, Windy Lawrence will contact
you to set up a ½-hour telephone interview with you after the forum. The interview
helps to write a strong report about the value of deliberation. In this interview, Windy
will ask you to describe participants’ main concerns, their starting points on the issue,
the costs and consequences people took into consideration, and the shared
understanding that emerged. As you facilitate, be on the watch for the way people begin
to “move” in the conversation – are people beginning to react to each other, to find
things in common, to find common tensions, etc.
THE DAY OF THE FORUM 5:00 – 6:00 Make sure your room is set up (25 chairs in a circle, flip chart paper,
markers, tape if you need it for flip chart paper, tape recorder in your room
in order to tape the session (will be used to pull quotes for the final
report).
Set up your flip chart paper (see attachment entitled “Setting up your flip
chart paper.”)
Go over the agenda for the evening to make sure you are familiar with the
ground rules, and possible facilitation questions.
Get your name tag from registration desk.
6:00 – 6:15 Moderator introduces the forum, covers agenda, and plays the health care
video. Moderator explains how this forum differs from the larger forum
downtown. (Basically, explain that the central library has six forums going
on simultaneously – with 25 in each forum. Let them know that they are
holding one forum here to provide more convenience for people who live
or work closer to this location.
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6:15-6:30 Moderator introduces the forum guidelines and asks discovery question.
WELCOME & DISCUSS GUIDELINES FOR AN EFFECTIVE
FORUM (5 minute, timer will let you know when time is up.):
1. The moderator will guide the discussion yet remain neutral.
2. Everyone is encouraged to participate. (The purpose of this
discussion is to hear from everyone)
3. Everyone understands that this is not a debate. (The purpose of
this deliberation is not to determine a “winner” and a “loser” rather
it’s to hear a variety of perspectives and to see where we stand on this
issue as a community. You may change your mind as a result of
hearing someone else’s view – but that is not the point of this
discussion. Also, while this is not a debate, it is okay to disagree or to
see things differently – we just don’t want this to turn into a
confrontational argument – we don’t have to be right in this
discussion.)
4. No one or two individuals dominate. (You know yourself – if you
tend to dominate – keep a check on yourself. If you tend to get quiet –
try to speak up so we know where you stand (even if it is uncertainty
or a feeling like you need to know more – express that – this is the
time when your voice really matters.)
5. The discussion will focus on the choices.
6. All the major choices or positions on the issue are
considered.
7. An atmosphere for discussion and analysis of alternatives is
maintained; and
8. We listen to each other. (Listening to each other in a deliberation
is just as important as speaking. Though we tend to value speaking,
this is a really important part of this deliberation.)
9. You are encouraged to direct your questions and responses
to one another. (In other words, everyone doesn’t need to direct
your thoughts at me – conversation doesn’t need to go “through” the
facilitator. The facilitator simply guides)
ASK: Are there any guidelines here that you would like to add?
DISCOVERY STAKE QUESTION (Timer will let you know when
time is up.)
Ask: We have 10 minutes, so we can’ t get to everyone with this
first question, but we hope to hear from everyone by the
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end. But for the next ten minutes, what are some of your
experiences you’ve faced with health care?
6:30 – 6:50 APPROACH ONE:
• What do you like about this approach?
• What do you dislike about this approach?
• Is it fair to require all small businesses to pay health insurance costs for
their employees?
• This approach requires all citizens to obtain at least a minimum
amount of health insurance. What, if any, effet would this have on the
rising cost of health care?
• Would insurance policies with high deductibles discourage people from
getting regular check-ups and going to their doctors for an early
diagnosis and treatment of symptoms, which are means of keeping
medical costs down?
• What might be the consequences if every state enacted different laws
about health-care coverage?
6:50 – 7:10 APPROACH TWO
• What do you like about this approach?
• What do you dislike about this approach?
• Should Congress make laws that would limit amounts that could be
awarded to plaintiffs in malpractice cases? (Like in Texas)
• Are you reasonably satisfied that you are getting your money’s worth
from the health-care costs you pay for?
• Do you think Americans should be free to shop overseas for less
expensive drugs?
• Hospitals, health-care providers, insurance companies, and drug
companies are all part of the health-care system. Should the
government control prices charged by any or all of these?
7:10 – 7:30 APPROACH THREE
• What do you like about this approach?
• What do you dislike about this approach?
• Most other developed nations have health-care coverage for all their
citizens. Why should that matter to Americans?
• Will government-financed health insurance remove individuals’
incentives to keep their health care costs down?
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• Would you be willing to pay higher taxes for a government-managed
health insurance system?
• Should a government-sponsored insurance plan for all Americans
include financial penalties for conditions that result from a patient’s
poor health habits?
7:30 - 7:50 PROCESSING THE DISCUSSION
• How has your thinking, if at all, changed about this issue?
• How has your thinking about other peoples’ views changed?
• How has your perspective changed as a result of what you hard in this
forum?
• What didn’t we work through?
• Can we identify any shared sense of purpose or direction?
• Which trade-offs are we willing to make to move in a shared direction?
• Which are we unwilling to make?
• What do we still need to talk about?
• How can we use what we learned in this forum?
• Do we want to meet again?
7:50 – 8:00 FACILITATORS READ:
“When you registered for this forum, you were given a packet. In this packet there is a questionnaire. If
you could please take the remaining 5 minutes and complete the questionnaire – we will make sure this is
included in the final report that you will receive a copy of by email and all interested leaders will receive a
copy of too.
Thank you so much for your participation today, your time, and your tremendous display of citizenship!”
NEXT DAY AFTER THE FORUM: 1. Recorders type up the notes from the forum
2. Moderators – jot down your thoughts in preparation for your
interview so you don’t forget. Think about:
a. participants’ main concerns
b. their starting points on the issue,
c. the costs and consequences people took into consideration, and
d. the shared understanding that emerged.
e. what ways did people begin to “move” in the conversation – did people
react to each other, find things in common, find common tensions, etc.
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Moderator/Recorder/Timer Agenda
Rising Cost of Health Care Forum
McGovern Stella-Link
BEFORE THE DAY OF THE FORUM Windy Lawrence will contact you to set up a ½-hour telephone interview with you after
the forum (if you are okay with this). The interviews will help us write the most
informative report about the value of deliberation. In this interview, Windy will ask you
to describe participants’ main concerns, their starting points on the issue, the costs and
consequences people took into consideration, and the shared understanding that
emerged. As you facilitate, be on the watch for the way people begin to “move” in the
conversation – are people beginning to react to each other, to find things in common, to
find common tensions, etc.
THE DAY OF THE FORUM 5:00 – 6:00 Make sure your room is set up (25 chairs in a circle, flip chart paper,
markers, tape if you need it for flip chart paper, tape recorder in your room
in order to tape the session (will be used to pull quotes for the final
report).
Set up your flip chart paper (see attachment entitled “Setting up your flip
chart paper.”)
Go over the agenda for the evening to make sure you are familiar with the
ground rules, and possible facilitation questions.
Get your name tag from registration desk.
6:00 – 6:15 Moderator introduces the forum, covers agenda, and plays the health care
video. Moderator explains how this forum differs from the larger forum
downtown. (Basically, explain that the central library has six forums going
on simultaneously – with 25 in each forum. Let them know that they are
holding one forum here to provide more convenience for people who live
or work closer to this location.
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6:15-6:30 Moderator introduces the forum guidelines and asks discovery question.
WELCOME & DISCUSS GUIDELINES FOR AN EFFECTIVE
FORUM (5 minute, timer will let you know when time is up.):
1. The moderator will guide the discussion yet remain neutral.
2. Everyone is encouraged to participate. (The purpose of this
discussion is to hear from everyone)
3. Everyone understands that this is not a debate. (The purpose of
this deliberation is not to determine a “winner” and a “loser” rather
it’s to hear a variety of perspectives and to see where we stand on this
issue as a community. You may change your mind as a result of
hearing someone else’s view – but that is not the point of this
discussion. Also, while this is not a debate, it is okay to disagree or to
see things differently – we just don’t want this to turn into a
confrontational argument – we don’t have to be right in this
discussion.)
4. No one or two individuals dominate. (You know yourself – if you
tend to dominate – keep a check on yourself. If you tend to get quiet –
try to speak up so we know where you stand (even if it is uncertainty
or a feeling like you need to know more – express that – this is the
time when your voice really matters.)
5. The discussion will focus on the choices.
6. All the major choices or positions on the issue are
considered.
7. An atmosphere for discussion and analysis of alternatives is
maintained; and
8. We listen to each other. (Listening to each other in a deliberation
is just as important as speaking. Though we tend to value speaking,
this is a really important part of this deliberation.)
9. You are encouraged to direct your questions and responses
to one another. (In other words, everyone doesn’t need to direct
your thoughts at me – conversation doesn’t need to go “through” the
facilitator. The facilitator simply guides)
ASK: Are there any guidelines here that you would like to add?
DISCOVERY STAKE QUESTION (Timer will let you know when
time is up.)
Ask: We have 10 minutes, so we can’ t get to everyone with this
first question, but we hope to hear from everyone by the
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end. But for the next ten minutes, what are some of your
experiences you’ve faced with health care?
6:30 – 6:50 APPROACH ONE:
• What do you like about this approach?
• What do you dislike about this approach?
• Is it fair to require all small businesses to pay health insurance costs for
their employees?
• This approach requires all citizens to obtain at least a minimum
amount of health insurance. What, if any, effet would this have on the
rising cost of health care?
• Would insurance policies with high deductibles discourage people from
getting regular check-ups and going to their doctors for an early
diagnosis and treatment of symptoms, which are means of keeping
medical costs down?
• What might be the consequences if every state enacted different laws
about health-care coverage?
6:50 – 7:10 APPROACH TWO
• What do you like about this approach?
• What do you dislike about this approach?
• Should Congress make laws that would limit amounts that could be
awarded to plaintiffs in malpractice cases? (Like in Texas)
• Are you reasonably satisfied that you are getting your money’s worth
from the health-care costs you pay for?
• Do you think Americans should be free to shop overseas for less
expensive drugs?
• Hospitals, health-care providers, insurance companies, and drug
companies are all part of the health-care system. Should the
government control prices charged by any or all of these?
7:10 – 7:30 APPROACH THREE
• What do you like about this approach?
• What do you dislike about this approach?
• Most other developed nations have health-care coverage for all their
citizens. Why should that matter to Americans?
• Will government-financed health insurance remove individuals’
incentives to keep their health care costs down?
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• Would you be willing to pay higher taxes for a government-managed
health insurance system?
• Should a government-sponsored insurance plan for all Americans
include financial penalties for conditions that result from a patient’s
poor health habits?
7:30 - 7:50 PROCESSING THE DISCUSSION
• How has your thinking, if at all, changed about this issue?
• How has your thinking about other peoples’ views changed?
• How has your perspective changed as a result of what you hard in this
forum?
• What didn’t we work through?
• Can we identify any shared sense of purpose or direction?
• Which trade-offs are we willing to make to move in a shared direction?
• Which are we unwilling to make?
• What do we still need to talk about?
• How can we use what we learned in this forum?
• Do we want to meet again?
7:50 – 8:00 FACILITATORS READ:
“When you registered for this forum, you were given a packet. In this packet there is a questionnaire. If
you could please take the remaining 5 minutes and complete the questionnaire – we will make sure this is
included in the final report that you will receive a copy of by email and all interested leaders will receive a
copy of too.
Thank you so much for your participation today, your time, and your tremendous display of citizenship!”
NEXT DAY AFTER THE FORUM: 1. Recorders type up the notes from the forum
2. Moderators – jot down your thoughts in preparation for your
interview so you don’t forget. Think about:
a. participants’ main concerns
b. their starting points on the issue,
c. the costs and consequences people took into consideration, and
d. the shared understanding that emerged.
e. what ways did people begin to “move” in the conversation – did people
react to each other, find things in common, find common tensions, etc.
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Volunteer Logistical Information for Dec. 4 Forum
What time should I arrive? 5 pm (it will be a little slow but you can help people
set up or Tara can brief you on the types of questions you may be asked.)
Where should I park? The library is giving free parking on a first-come, first-serve
basis. Since you will be one of the first people arriving, you should park in the
library parking lot. The address is 500 McKinney and I’m waiting to hear back from
the library as to which street the garage opening is off of.
Where should I report? When you get to the central library (the new building –
not the old), just ask where the Health Care Registration Desk is located. Go to the
registration desk and Tara will be there waiting for you.
What will be my responsibilities? You will have three main responsibilities:
I. REGISTRATION
1. You will register people and give them their name tags and information
packet. We will have names sorted in alphabetical order. There will be six
stations:
a. A-D
b. E – I
c. J – N
d. O-R
e. S-V
f. W – Z
We will have six volunteers, so each of you will be responsible for signing
up people with last names that begin in your station. We will have signs so
that we can quickly get people registered. In order to register a participant,
just check off their name on the list provided to you.
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2. If they are not registered, we have a limited number of spaces so that they
can participate. Simply write their name on the registration list, and create
a name tag for them (we will have blank name tags and magic markers
available.
3. After you have registered, remind them that (as sent in the email to
them), there will be video and pictures being taken. If they have a problem
and don’t want to be in pictures, give them a “Photo of Non-Release” form
to sign. This should not be an issue though because we will have already
told them to go to a different location if they minded the media.
4. Make sure each participant is given a packet. The packet will consist of:
a. A colored sheet of paper (“Putting Face on Problem” Photo Release
Form) – let them know that they will put this piece of paper behind
their chair filled out to signal that they want their photo matched
with the story they have to tell (will go into greater detail in the
forum).
b. “A Face on the Problem” (to be filled out with survey AFTER the
forum)
c. A survey (to be filled out AFTER the forum)
5. Direct them into the large plenary session (where everyone will gather
first).
6. You will register people until 6:20. Then, you will go find your group and
move with them to your assigned room – your name tag will have the color
that you are assigned to. (If people show up after 6:20 we won’t be able to
let them in at that point). I may stay at the table until 6:30 and get any
stragglers to where they need to be.
II. TIME KEEPING
1. Each time keeper will get a set of notecards that include the
following symbols:
a. “START”
b. “15”
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c. “10”
d. “5”
e. “2”
f. “STOP”
2. Attached in this email is a copy of the moderator agenda. You will
keep time for each of these sections. I’ll walk through this with you
on the call and answer any questions you have.
3. I’m hoping you can answer any questions that participants have or
get their information and assure them that you’ll make sure I get
back with them on their question. I’ll give each of you my cell phone
on the day so that you can act as a direct line of communication if
anything comes up that you believe I need to know about or answer.
III. LOGISTICS AFTER THE FORUM
1. After the forum, people will fill out their survey and will write out
their “problem with a face” (attached to this email). During the
forum, they indicated that they wanted their pictures taken to go
with their story. You will be responsible for collecting their story and
making sure their name is on their story so we can match it to their
picture.
2. I also need you to stress how important the survey is (if the
moderator forgets to stress it). Just tell them “filling out the survey is
just as important as your verbal participation because all results of
the survey will be compiled in a report and sent to leaders.” Make
sure you collect the surveys and get them to me before you leave. ☺
And that should be it.
Appendix 1K: Health Care Forum Planning Document
Date Task Person Responsible Status
4/25/07 Meet with advisory board to discuss health care forum logistics UHD CPD completed
4/5/08 Train moderators, - including Spanish and Vietnames moderators UHD CPD completed
4/10/08 Secure date and time with UHD UHD CPD completed
4/17/08 secure date and time with HPL HPL completed
5/30/08 Nail down locations for event HPL completed
6/1/08
Call key leaders and gather as much information from their
perspective UHD CPD completed
7/1/08 Recruit at least 100 diverse "Listserve leaders" UHD CPD completed
7/21/08 Determine if video conference is a possibility UHD CPD and HPL completed
7/25/08 Do a walk through with HPL to plan details of space usage UHD CPD and HPL completed
7/28/08
Start collecting contact names and address for elected officials,
CEO's of hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies. UHD CPD completed
8/1/08 Secure decisions on parking arrangements completed
8/1/08 Secure child care arrangements UHD CPD unable to do
8/1/08 Compile findings of report UHD CPD postponed
8/4/08 Secure Spanish translator for issue book UHD CPD completed
8/7/08 Hold conference for "Listening Leader Forum" planning team UHD CPD & CPPP postponed
8/8/08 6-week mailing of flyer to all list serve leaders UHD CPD completed
8/11/08
Create deliberation survey forum for forum and photograph
narrative survey completed
8/11/08
Meet to discuss planning and budget. Make sure we discuss food,
tables for information from "supporting partners", the need for
people to help register participants so that we can send a follow
up report UHD CPD / HPL completed
8/16/08
Forward budget proposal for video and photography estimate to
HPL UHD CPD completed
8/20/08 Write moderator guides and agendas completed
8/21/08 Secure contract for video conferencing and photography UHD CPD completed
8/31/08 Invite Special Guest Speaker to the Listening Forum UHD CPD postponed
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9/1/08 Have mailing list finalized for "Listening Leader forum" UHD CPD postponed
10/16/09 Send out final report and update to all forum participants UHD CPD, HPL?, CPPP completed
10/29/08 Sue Davis will follow up with Houston Media Source UHD CPD pending
10/29/08 Organize volunteers Windy completed
10/29/08 Print out list of volunteers TARA completed
10/29/08 print off and copy all materials for the forum UHD CPD completed
10/29/08 email flyer and say last day is Nov. 28 completed
11/5/08 send moderator guides and agendas completed
11/5/08 4-week emailing of flyer to all list serve leaders UHD CPD completed
11/16/08
Receive final list of volunteers and library employees who will be
working in other roles than moderators and facilitators -
communicate with them information so they are clear who they
need to report to on the day of the event - and at what time UHD CPD/HPL? completed
11/18/08 2-week emailing of flyer to all list-serve leaders UHD CPD completed
11/26/08 Assign participants to groups Windy completed
11/26/08
Make sure we have information from TX Impact, PPPC, and
United Way Windy
11/28/08
make copies of agendas, surveys, narrative sheets w/ photo
release, and non-releasae media permission TARA completed
11/6/08
Work with public affairs to get them to put us on their media
advisory to publicize the event - Sue Davis HPL
11/14/09 come up with 6 students to be interviewed after the forum UHD CPD completed
11/15/08 gather 6 students to b weinterviewed UHD CPD completed
11/29/08 Put event on media advisory UHD CPD completed
12/1/08 Create name tags for participants TARA completed
12/1/08 Send out communication to registered participants TARA completed
12/1/08 Make sure we have everything on our list to bring to library TARA completed
12/1/08 Ensure rooms are set up for forum (we won't be holding a pre- Windy completed
12/3/08 December Forum HPL completed
12/4/08
Moderators need to email Windy Lawrence the notes from their
forum by 5 p.m. HPL / UHD CPD completed
12/6/08 Moderator interviews HPL completed
Appendix 1L: Student Essays
Ben Gomez
Last Day of Class - Reflection Paper
Dr. Lawrence
What have you learned about what moderators, conveners and others involved in
organizing forums have to do to create an environment that fosters making
deliberative decisions together?
The very first action we must perform is to take control of the sessions. From my experience with
the action to circle sessions, as a facilitator, one must take control of the discussion and guide it
in order for it not to deviate into a discussion that becomes irrelevant on the issue at hand. As a
facilitator, I saw with my own eyes how a session can break down into a he said/she said
discussion and not accomplish anything unless someone steps in and diverts the discussion back
on track.
An example of the above was when, in our sessions, the group wanted to discuss how they
thought UHD should not change its name because some people felt that being associated with
UH-Central gave UHD some credibility. As facilitators, my partner and I guided the discussion
back to the reason why we were gathered there in the first place, which was to come up with
action ideas to assist UHD to accomplish its goal of helping more students achieve their dream of
graduating.
The second action we must take is to make a small sacrifice in our lives with our time. As
moderators, conveners and others involved in the forums, one must make a sacrifice to be able
to get involved and be present at all the sessions and participate fully in the discussions.
With our dialogue-to-action sessions, many participants did not attend all four sessions even
though they had made a commitment to be present for all sessions. This type of behavior makes
it difficult because this could be very discouraging to others involved in the sessions. Some
people could easily have felt that these sessions might not be all that important because others
didn’t see them as such. Therefore, it is extremely important that as participants, we recognize it
will involve time away from other activities we might prefer to engage in. We must also realize
that the small sacrifice we are making is to help bring about positive change not only for
ourselves but for others as well.
The Third action we must undertake as participants is to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
One of the biggest challenges as session participants is to see the issue before us from both
sides of the coin. Nothing can be accomplished if we are only interested in what we have to say
and blatantly disregard the opinions of others. We must always be willing to put ourselves in the
other person’s shoes and see the issue from their side. No one likes to be disrespected; therefore
I believe we must always show respect to others, regardless of our feelings on the issue.
In one of our sessions, there were two people with strong views about students. One person
believed some students shouldn’t be in college because they can’t handle it and the other one
felt strongly about giving students an opportunity to learn regardless of their backgrounds. My
partner and I had to refer the group back to our ground rules to get the participants to agree to
respect each other’s strong views.
Appendix 1L: Student Essays
Damarcus Jones
Advanced Public Deliberation
Dr. Lawrence
Last Day of Class Reflection Paper
Participation in the Public Deliberation and Advanced Public Deliberation courses has
broaden my perspective about social responsibility. Before I would only cast ballots and view the
debates about decisions as a matter for politicians to deal with; however, facilitating and
recording deliberative forums have allowed me to value deliberation on the citizen level. I have
also realized that there are many that value this type of experience. When hosting deliberative
forums, there is a huge responsibility that is added to the value having the forum. When
facilitating you have to know the subject matter thoroughly; the establishment of ground rules is
crucial for success; and the recording and note taking of the event is very crucial for the
outcome.
When deliberative forums are organized the subject matter is usually broad. I have
learned that the main challenge for the facilitator is to know the subject matter front and back.
This is really important, especially when participants may drift off of the focus of what the forum
is. For example, when I was facilitating during one of the ATD DTA circles some of the
participants debated for a few minutes about whether or not UHD should have open-admissions.
I had to step in and remind everyone that the forum was not a deliberation about a name change
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and shift the forum back to everyone sharing their experiences of college. But if I didn’t know
my ATD DTA manual I wouldn’t have been able to stay on track.
The establishment of ground rules during my DTA circles allowed everyone to be
respectful to one another and voice their concerns without feeling intimidated. We also allowed
everyone to have their own input and vote on different grounds that the wanted to add. This 2-
minute process helped the entire forum to run smoothly. For example, in our group we had a
ground rule that encouraged students to speak out and not feel intimidated. If we didn’t have this
ground rule, many of the students of our group would’ve felt intimidated because there was a
high number of faculty members present in my group.
I have also learned that the proper note-taking and recording of the deliberative forum is
extremely important. In this class we have had to write a series of reports that included
information obtained from the forums. If we didn’t have proper note taking strategy in place, we
would’ve had a hard time reporting on the key findings. The power point notes taking template
allowed my group to record the notes and easily refer back to them when it was time to write the
notes.
After enrollment in Advanced Public Deliberation, I feel that I have learned some of the
most important areas of designing an effective deliberative experience. I know feel confident
about implementing this strategy at my job when we have to decide on important decisions.
Thank You Dr. Lawrence, for this great learning experience!
Appendix 1L: Student Essays
Georgia Brown
What have you learned about what moderators, conveners and others involved in
organizing forums have to do to create an environment that fosters making
deliberative decisions together?
After participating in the ATD initiative I learned that forum organization, and participant
diversity are key essential factors in promoting an environment that helps to make effective
deliberative decisions within a group setting.
The issue guide that was provided to the UHD Center for Public Deliberation associates was
essential because it provided structure, organization and purpose to each session. For example,
in the introduction of the session guide, it detailed the agendas for each DTA circle, the purpose
of discussing student success and also provided a glimpse of how the DTA circles actually would
lead to action and change. This overview not only provided organization for the moderators but it
also assisted the participants to follow along as well. A well-structured guide provided the basis
for an effective session each and every time.
Another very useful organizational tool used during the service learning experience was the use
of keeping time. It may appear obvious, but by doing so, it aided in generating group discussion.
It also provided the participants with a sense that, as conductors, we respected their time and
efforts they have demonstrated by participating in the DTA circle. With regard to dealing with
different cultures, time management may be closely related to the seriousness of how the
participants will respond. For example, in some cultures, if you start late or end late this can be
seen as a sign of disrespect to their personal time. When you are working in an environment that
may have an abundance of cultural mixes, moderators or those involved in organizing the
sessions, must be mindful of how cultural influences affect outcomes.
The make-up of a group in a deliberative setting is a major factor in promoting an environment
that fosters change and advancement. For example, in our DTA circles each group was
comprised of faculty members, first year college students and community members. Each
individual brought a unique perspective regarding action ideas and group discussions. I was
amazed at how the diversity of the group shaped the outcome of the forums. When you set out
to promote change regarding any issue, it is always beneficial to include in the discussion those
who would are directly affected by the issue at hand.
Due to the forum structure and diverse background of each participant, I think that these actions
provided an environment that fostered a deliberative spirit in the groups. I learned that there are
so many ways to tackle a problem or issue, and well structured and diverse participant pools
influence the outcome in a positive light.
Appendix 1L: Student Essays
Serita Whiting
Last Day of Class
Through our service learning project so much has transpired. We were actively
engaged as moderators, recorders, and most of all a chain that would try and link the
better college success of UHD students as well as students world-wide. This experience is
something that I will take with me forever. Looking at how moderators, conveners, and
others involved there are many things that everyone had to do in order to create an
environment that fostered making deliberative decisions together. For instance, everyone
had to be open minded as well as total respect for each individual. Each person had to
want to express their thoughts as well as wanting to understand new thoughts people had
to value citizenship and the way true democracy works.
In order for our dialogue to action forums to be most effective, people involved
had to enter with an open mind and overall respect for individual’s thoughts and passions.
As moderators this is extremely important because it is so easy to swing towards one side
that you feel is right. Truth is there is no right or wrong there are only new
understandings that each person brings to the table. In the circles, I had to show and treat
each person with respect. If not, that could ruin how the individual felt, and whether or
not they would express themselves any more. If one or more persons does not feel
comfortable with responding because I as a moderator wasn’t respectful or did not seem
open minded this could be costly to the overall mission at hand.
When participants grouped together in their circles, it was vital that each person
was at ease with expressing their thoughts as well as wanting to learn the thoughts of
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others. Conveners played a major role in this. There were lots of faculty and staff as well
as students. If the faculty wasn’t open minded about hearing from students and only
thought they were inferior this could hinder making successful deliberative decisions
together. The deliberative process is not one-sided. In order to portray this decision
making together, individuals must be open minded to what others think and have to say.
Everyone involved in organizing forums has to value citizenship and the way true
democracy works. Our country thrives on democracy and values the principle of equality.
In the action circles, we were doing our best to figure out a way to help college students
better succeed. In order for these circles to formulate it is apparent that each person
values democracy and understands that not one idea works it takes a variety of people to
help implement that something that could work for all. This is extremely touching to me,
because in a democracy you do have to get your hands dirty, put in time, and prove that
you really do care and everyone coming together showed just that.
Overall, there is a lot that it takes in order to create an environment that fosters
making deliberative decisions together. To me, these are the three most important.
Without respect, being open minded, wanting to understand other thoughts and ideas, and
valuing democracy there would be no environment to foster deliberative decisions. With
out these things people would be selfish and thoughtless to their own ideas only and
argumentative and the decision making process would not get far. I am grateful to have
not experienced anything like that with in the action circles I participate in.
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Shelly Mordhorst
Dr. Lawrence
Advanced Public Deliberation
Reflection Paper
The question was asked “What have you learned about what moderators, conveners
and others involved in organizing forums have to do to create an environment that fosters
making deliberative decisions together?” This is quite a complex question. I can speak for all
of us by saying that the amount of skills we will take away from this service learning project are
too large to describe on paper. I will answer this question in the following three paragraphs with
the top three things that I have learned and that I think are the most important to understand
when facilitating a group.
When I first began in this class Dr. Lawrence warned us that this would be a lot of work.
To be honest, her past class was a lot of work and I really enjoyed it so I thought nothing of it.
As a beginner in public deliberation I had no idea going into the course the amount of prep work
it would actually take. One of the most important things I learned from this experience is that
you can never be too prepared. There were always readings to be done, notes to compile, notes
to analyze, and papers to write. This also kept us on our toes. Knowing how much work
facilitating public deliberation actually takes, I would have taken one less course this semester. I
do feel like our group was well prepared, but there were certain things that we could have spent
more time on.
The role of a facilitator is to stay neutral. As a citizen this is a hard task to accomplish.
Staying neutral was my biggest battle while facilitating. I have a bias point of view since I am a
student. It was difficult not to speak up and interject my opinion into the conversation. I also
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found this to be a challenge when I was note taking. Not only was I refrained from interjecting
my opinion while I was facilitating, but now my role was to record, not to facilitate, so I could
not speak at all.
Connecting with your group is also very important. You want your group to feel
welcome and open. They should be able to trust you as a facilitator. Implying the ground rules
is an important step. As a facilitator it can be somewhat difficult to control the conversation in
regards to who speaks when and how often they speak. By laying the ground rules in the
beginning and asking the group if there are any ground rules that they would like to add helped
me as a facilitator to control the group. I had a reference point to go back to. If I had to break up
a conversation I could refer back to the ground rules and make them the “bad guy” and not me.
It is a great place to put blame!
All of these points, preparing yourself for the hard work, keeping a neutral role in
discussion, and ensuring that your group understands the ground rules are all vital to students’
success in properly facilitating public deliberation. Overall, I think that the biggest skill that I
will take away from taking this course is conflict management. I believe this is one of the best
qualities an individual can have in a professional atmosphere.
Appendix 1L: Student Essays
Tiffany Gaines
Last Day of Class Reflection Paper
Facilitating a deliberative forum can be a difficult task. This semester I found the
task to be more difficult because as a facilitator, I also had a stake in the outcome of the
process. It was difficult to push aside my feelings and thoughts and maintain my focus
on my role. Being a facilitator means a multitude of things when in a forum. The
facilitator is the gatekeeper for the dialogue and deliberation. If the role of the facilitator
is compromised by extending personal thoughts and/or noticeable favoritism of one
point/idea over another, the process becomes a personal campaign. As a facilitator, I
understand first hand how difficult it can be to put aside personal feelings for the
betterment of the deliberative process. Some of my thoughts as to how to make the
process smooth for deliberation are to remove formal barriers to create an atmosphere of
expression, accept differences in controlling conflict and make sure that feedback from
the facilitator has an equal voice for all who participate.
It is first important to remove the formal barriers that are always invisibly present
at the beginning of a new forum or deliberative setting. Getting to know the people who
will be a part of the deliberative dialogue will be key for discussing and gaining
perspective understanding from one another. This will eliminate assumptions and/or
questions about a person’s background. I bring to light clarity of understanding on why
people feel a certain way or do certain things. The moderator has to lead this by
beginning discussion with a welcome tone and open discussion about him or herself.
This can be done by explaining how the forum came about and how the moderator or
facilitator became involved in the process. This will set the tone for discussion and
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welcome similar dialogue to create an atmosphere of expression. Once the atmosphere of
expression is created, participants can ease in to their comfort zone and create dialogue.
A facilitator should secondly use their role to communicate the acceptance of
differences of opinions. It is unrealistic to assume that people will always agree to
disagree within a forum. There are some issues that create a natural passion from
personal experience of participants. Those personal experiences could fall on the
opposite side of the scale. The role of the facilitator is to moderate those differences into
“why” perspectives. What I mean is that the facilitator should follow up conflicting
dialogue with neutral questioning or analysis to both parties. The tone of the facilitator
should not reflect frustration, but should be a tone that seeks to find a common ground
between conflicts. In the ATD forum for UHD in which we sought to find the key to
student success at UHD, some of the conflict centered around what creates and
atmosphere of success. Some felt that creating a student lounge would create an overall
better atmosphere for students and thus stimulate success at UHD through social
interaction. Others felt that offering better orientation to students would better serve as
academic preparation for success. While both of these positions are great ideas, the role
of me as the facilitator was to stimulate some positive thought comment from each on the
other’s point of view. Finding some common ground on an issue can create better
dialogue and compromising effort that will be needed when voting on action ideas.
A moderator or facilitator must also be sure to acknowledge points of view.
While it isn’t always possible for a facilitator to comment after remark, the tone and even
distribution of comments that are made is important. It’s important for each participant
to feel as though their dialogue is a contribution. During the ATD forum at UHD, there
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were participants who were not as talkative or did not contribute much to the deliberative
process. When trying to include the student in the dialogue I had a difficult time getting
anything beyond a yes or no or a one line answer, but my purpose to was to show how
much I valued her thoughts even if she didn’t feel comfortable enough to say express
them. I also continued to invite her in the conversation by proposing a question such as
“Betsy, what do you think about that comment or do you have anything to add?” The
action wasn’t always successful, but my role was to stimulate conversation from all
participants and whether that be successful or not, get all I can from the dialogue so that
there is a plentiful supply of action ideas to consider.
While I can’t say that these things are all to be known about facilitating, I believe
them to have been most helpful to me. Because participants within the forum are
different, so would every forum or deliberative setting. It is important to remain flexible
within general rules of how to make this process work. Not knowing where to bend and
adjust can cause a set back or even stall dialogue within a forum. These things are the
frame work of what has been my experience.
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Yolanda M. Turner Professor Lawrence COMM 4390 5 May 2009
End of Semester Reflection Essay
The Advanced Public Deliberation course has been one of the most fulfilling and rewarding
experiences of my life. I was able to participate in a significant process and learned a great deal
about myself and the importance of citizenship as well. More importantly from this course I learned
fundamental principles about what moderators, conveners and others involved in organizing forums
have to do to create an environment that fosters making deliberative decisions together. They have
to (1) establish an atmosphere of openness, (2) manage conflict effectively and (3) be impartial.
At the top of my list of what moderators, conveners and others involved in organizing forums
must do is to establish an atmosphere of openness that will allow all participants the opportunity to
share their experiences, opinions and stories. My sessions during the Student Success Forums were
full of energy and everyone felt comfortable sharing and disagreeing. I believe it is because my
partner and I made them feel comfortable and we created an atmosphere where they could be free
and open. Without taking sides, we as facilitators were open and honest about our own experiences
and used them to help others open up and share. We also used the ground rules to maintain an
atmosphere of corporations and respect. We did not allow participants to interrupt, yell, single out
anyone or personally attack anyone; we protected people in the group by enforcing the ground rules
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and referring to them when needed throughout the sessions. Through this openness many actions
ideas were generated from the group.
The ability to manage conflict effectively is also another very important factor in a facilitating
role. I learned first hand the power a facilitator has if able to manage conflict so that it is used to
benefit and add value to discussions. In my sessions, there was plenty of conflict, however, every
participant respected each other and it lead to new ways of thinking and much was learned from the
diverse perspectives in the group. It also lead to a more dynamic deliberative process. I made it a
priority to point out conflict and introduce it as a positive force in the discussion. I managed it by
making sure every point was understood whether or not it was agreed upon. The ability to do this is
paramount. I remember a situation where an older adult male in the group stated he did not know
what he wanted to do with his life with respect to getting a degree. There was a very younger person
in the group who completely did not understand how someone his age could not know what they
wanted to do. They went back and forth and back and forth until finally I interjected and stated maybe
I can help you better understand and I used myself as an example because I am an older returning
student and I still do not know exactly what I want to do in terms of a career when I graduate. It is
possible that because she had a greater respect for me, she allowed herself to understand this point,
but from my experience.
It is also very important as a facilitator to be impartial. In being impartial, the facilitator
maintains the integrity of the dialogue and ensures the topic being discussed is done so in a
constructive manner. I learned the importance of understanding that the role of a facilitator is not to
solve the issue being discussed, nor to direct the flow of discussions by interjecting your opinion, but
rather to talk about it openly to collaboratively come up with viable solutions. There were times when
I noticed my partner saying things that made it clear what his opinion was on certain things. When he
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interjected, many times it was to state his opinion or viewpoint. I observed how that changed the
dynamic of the group. It is challenging as a facilitator to direct the flow of the discussion without
interjecting personal opinion, but it can happen and it only benefits the integrity of data being
collected during the deliberative process.
William Pollard, said, “Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized,
processed, and available to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a
benefit.” In making deliberative decisions in a group, I have learned it is important for facilitators to
be organized, for the data to be processed and for the format to all be in line for it to be effective.
This is all achieved by establishing an atmosphere of openness, managing conflict effectively and by
being impartial. What I have learned as a facilitator this semester, are life skills that will enable me to
be a more effective leader at work and at home. I have found that using some of the principles for
moderating sessions can also be applied in other life situations and that is what made this course so
valuable for me.
Appendix 2: Support for Question 2
A. Achieving the Dream Initiative (Due to its size, the full report can be downloaded at: http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/docs/FINAL-2009-ATD-DTA-REPORT.pdf
B. ATD Team Representative Directions for Forum Presentation
C. Implementation Team Overall Duties Handout
D. Student Lounge Power Point Presentation at Student Town Hall
Meeting
E. Dateline newspaper article
F. Email from Associate Dean (11-2-09)
Appendix 2A: Achieving the Dream Initiative ‐ Full Report
Due to the size of the report entitled, Spring 2009 Achieving the Dream: From Talk to Action Final Report, it is a separate attachment and can also be downloaded at:
http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/docs/FINAL‐2009‐ATD‐DTA‐REPORT.pdf
Appendix 2B
DIRECTIONS FOR TEAM REPRESENTATIVE AT ACTION FORUM
Thanks so much for volunteering to be a Team Rep for your team. At the action forum, you will
speak no more than five minutes. Here’s an outline on what you will say to the community:
1. Brief comments about your experience with the Dialogue-to-Action Circles. Maybe
mention something you learned from the experience as well.
2. Explain your three to four action ideas using the following format:
a. Name of Idea (this should be what is written on the form with your group in
Session 4)
b. Description of this idea (see example below).
c. State the fundamental goal of team.
d. Key activities for this team include (you can add more with your team of course –
but based on your conversations – what would these activities look like as of
now):
Here’s an example from another Dialogue-to-Action Forum:
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“IMPLEMENTATION TEAM” DUTIES, AGENDAS, & TIME FRAMES
OVERALL DUTIES:
• Recruit more people to your implementation team to reflect the diversity needed
to make the best plan for your action item.
• Determine who the appropriate decision-makers are at the university who can
help make the action item or elements of the action item happen.
• Write a proposal to the appropriate decision-makers.
• Set up a meeting to discuss the proposal with decision-makers (make sure to
send the proposal to them in advance).
• Report outcomes to Dr. Windy Lawrence, outcome tracker for Achieving the
Dream, at lawrencew@uhd.edu.
• Complete first three meetings and associated steps by or before December
2009.
• Decide “Next Steps” as necessary.
AT TODAY’S ACTION FORUM MEETING
Meeting Date: April 8, 2009
Meeting Time: 20 minutes
• Introduce each other, and ask “what made you decide to join this
implementation team?” (10 minutes)
• Implementation Team Coordinator develops contact list with name, email, and
phone number (see page 6 for “Contacts Form”). (5 minutes)
• Implementation Team Coordinator sets a date to meet (see agenda for first
meeting). (5 minutes)
• Give contact lists to Dr. Lawrence and she will email information to all of
the team.
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AGENDA FOR MEETING 1: GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER & BRINGING MORE
MEMBERS TO THE TABLE
To bring to meeting: Everyone needs to bring their calendar so the team can set a
timeline of meetings.
Meeting Date __________________________
Meeting Length: 1 HOUR
1. Appoint someone to watch the time, take notes, and capture WHO is doing
WHAT.
2. Everyone introduces themselves and answers question, “what has been your
experience with this particular action item?” (10 minutes)
3. Next, discuss who else needs to be a part of this implementation team and who
will recruit them for our next meeting? For example, if you are writing about the
“Giving more information about their professors,” you will want to probably ideally
want to recruit or at least consult professors from each department, students
from each rank, advising staff, etc. (20 minutes)
4. Who are the appropriate people that need to be consulted / have decision-
making power for this initiative? Who will contact them and communicate with
them about the requests of the implementation team? (10 minutes)
5. How does each member in the “implementation team” see themselves making
the action item happen? What will you do and contribute? (As we don’t want to
give our leaders a “laundry list” of what THEY should do for us, rather, we are
working with our leaders to help change our university for the better.) (10
minutes)
6. Who will send the notes of this meeting to Dr. Windy Lawrence (the action item
tracker for Achieving the Dream)? (2 minutes)
7. Set date to meet with new people and write proposal (meeting 2). (5 minutes)
8. Elect someone to contact decision makers and set date for meeting 3 (everyone
will want to give the coordinator several meeting times they all have in common).
(3 minutes)
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AGENDA FOR MEETING 2: WRITING THE PROPOSAL
Meeting Date ___________________
Length of meeting: 1 hour
1. Ask someone to take notes of the meeting
2. The “implementation team” will be responsible for writing a proposal. During
this meeting you will want to discuss all of the aspects of this proposal to hear
from different perspectives about what would work best at UHD. On this
proposal, will be:
a. Description of Action Idea.
You are not giving a “dictate,” but rather a “fleshed out” request for action.
By “fleshed out,” we mean your group should think through the logistical
details. For example, if you are working on “Giving Students More
Information about their Professors,” you would want to think about things
like would you want one teaching philosophy statement per class? Per
professor? What details are expected to be in the philosophy statement?
Why? What possible negative outcomes might arise from this and how
would you address this? Where would the philosophy statements be made
available? Etc. etc.
b. State the fundamental goal of Implementation Team.
c. State key activities for this team
d. State what team members will each contribute.
e. List of members who developed this proposal.
Here’s an example from another proposal (yours will probably be more fleshed
out and detailed – but this is from another report just to give you an example):
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3. Decide WHO will write up proposal based on meeting and what date the
proposal will be emailed to implementation team for feedback.
4. After Implementation Team has made revisions and final proposal has been
agreed on, decide who will email proposal to decision-makers and set up date
for meeting with decision-makers. Please cc Dr. Windy Lawrence on this
email so that I may track this action item.
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AGENDA FOR MEETING 3 WITH DECISION-MAKERS
Meeting Date: ______________________________
Meeting Time: 1 ½ hours
1. Ask someone to take notes of meeting.
2. Implementation Team Members introduce themselves and talk about why
they decided to join team. Decision-makers introduce themselves to the
group and say a little about why they are interested in the proposal. (20
minutes)
3. Discuss Action Item proposal (10 minutes)
4. Discuss strengths and concerns (30 minutes)
5. Decide if the action item or parts of the action item can be implemented
(10 minutes)
6. Ask decision-makers on what aspects of the action item the
implementation team can help make happen. (10 minutes)
7. Develop a timeline for action. (8 minutes)
8. Discuss next steps. (2 minutes)
9. Send meeting notes and timeline for action to Dr. Windy Lawrence so
that she can track action items for Achieving the Dream.
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IMPLEMENTATION TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Please give to Windy Lawrence before leaving– she will email copies to everyone
ACTION ITEM ________________________________________
NAME PHONE EMAIL
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Achieving the Dream (ATD) is a multiyear national initiative createdto help more college students succeed, complete courses, and earnto help more college students succeed, complete courses, and earndegrees. ATD is built on the belief that broad institutional change iscrucial to achieve this result.
On April 8, 2009, the UHD Center for Public Deliberation & ATD heldOn April 8, 2009, the UHD Center for Public Deliberation & ATD helda community ACTION FORUM to prioritize the four, top ideas thatarose from small, diverse group discussions that were held fromFebruary - April (faculty, staff, students, & external communitymembers).
The four ideas that the community voted on all hinged around theneed for building internal and external community at UHD.
Student lounge/centerStudent lounge/center
Building more professional relationships
Expanding resources & services
Expanding university advancement
Four action teams were created and charged to gather data topresent to key decision makers.
David Bradley
VP, Administration & Finance
James Duvall
UHD AlumnusUHD Alumnus
Michelle Falcon
Asst. Director, Student Activities
Dr. John Hudson
Faculty
Lourdes Ledesma
Asst. Registrar & Committee Chair
Spencer Lightsy
Assoc. Director, Admissions
Chris McCall
Asst. VP, Facilities Management
Nick MartinezNick Martinez
President, Campus Activities Board
Sylvia Medellin
Asst. Director, Academic Advising
Dr. Tyra Montgomery
Providing spaces for students is critical in building
“communities of practice” as a means for students to exchange Dr. Tyra Montgomery
Faculty
Cynthia Santos
Registrar
Richard Sebastiani
means for students to exchange knowledge with each other about how to succeed.
Richard Sebastiani
Director, Sports & Fitness
Delecia Vallot
UHD Student
1970’s One Main Building housed the Game Room,
Lounge, and Food Services on 3rd floor
1980’s Cafeteria expansion on 3rd floor
Game Room moved to 2nd floor
Lounge remained on 3rd floor
1997 Academic Building opened
New Cafeteria, Coffee House, Special Events Room
Student Life Center Building opened (Sports & Fitness)
1998 3rd floor renovation
Lounge taken out of service
2003 Student Activities moved into most of 2nd floor
Game Room taken out of service to accommodate change
2004 Commerce Building opened2004 Commerce Building opened
2007 Shea Building opened
circa 1980circa 1980
Circa 1980
UHD Game Room was called UHD Game Room was called “The Pits”
Taken out of service 2003
UHD students have not had a UHD students have not had a student lounge for over 11 years
UHD students have not had a student game room for over student game room for over
six years
The contract with Barnes & Noble will expire in December Noble will expire in December
2010
Will likely be relocated from its current location on the 3rd Floor current location on the 3rd Floor
in the One Main Building
New lounge may include the following:following:
Convenience Store
Snacks & Drinks
UHD Information Desk
Welcoming interior design
Area to charge laptops/cell phonesArea to charge laptops/cell phones
After hours school supplies
Cyber-CaféCyber-Café
Current 3rd Floor Location
(Bookstore)
Proposed 3rd Floor
(Lounge area)
Cyber Café
Areas to charge batteries (laptops and cell phones)
Student Organizations Recognized
Host Student Special Events
Convenience Store (C-store)
After hours school suppliesAfter hours school supplies
Information Desk
A new game room may include the following:following:
Student Special Events area
Bowling Tournaments
BilliardsBilliards
Video Games
Entertainment, e.g. TV, Movies, JukeboxEntertainment, e.g. TV, Movies, Jukebox
Small Stage, e.g. Karaoke, Live Music,
Poetry NightPoetry Night
Current 2nd Floor Location
(Bookstore)
Proposed 2nd Floor
(Game Room area)
Bowling Lanes for tournaments
Billiards
Video Games
Lourdes LedesmaATD-Student Lounge/
Center Committee Chair Center Committee Chair ledesmal@uhd.edu
Need list of student representation by
Wednesday, November 11, 2009Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Appendix 2F: Email from Associate Dean sent November 2, 2009
Colleagues, Please post and talk about and otherwise distribute to students the attached flyer about the next 3
rd
Thursday with CHSS! It takes place on November 19, again in the East Lobby by the Main St. elevators from 4:00 to 6:00. So much has been said and written lately about how student engagement with the university enhances their academic progress. This is one effort by the Dean’s Office and the Advising Center to foster such engagement, giving students the opportunity to meet one another, their faculty, and their advisors in an informal setting. Please encourage your students to attend. Thanks. And we hope to see you there, too! Pat Mosier M. P. Mosier, Ph.D. Associate Dean College of Humanities and Social Sciences 1015 South University of Houston-Downtown One Main Street Houston, TX 77002 713-221-8009 713-221-8106 fax mosierp@uhd.edu
Appendix 3: Support for Question 3
A. Houston Chronicle article
B. UHD CPD Newsletter
C. Power Point Presentation to the Executive Council on Student Success
D. Skyline News Article 4-1-09
E. Skyline News Article 4-17-09
On Friday, June 19, Dr. Windy Lawrence (UHD CPD Director), on behalf of National Issues Forums, John Doble (with Public Agenda), and Maxine Thomas (with Kettering Foundation) briefed Senate Staffers and the Department of Health and Human Services on Capitol Hill about the recent report released on the public thinking on the rising cost of health care. Over 120 Houstonians partici-pated in the National Issues Forums on this issue that UHD CPD, in partnership with the Houston Public Library, held in December of
2008. UHD CPD also held additional forums at the University of Houston - Downtown in March of 2009. Lawrence made a commitment to these participants to follow up and let them know how their voices would be heard and to send them the final report.
On Capitol Hill, Lawrence emphasized four specific recommendations, including (1) the public’s need for clearer information on policy alternatives, (2) the public's interest in policy alternatives that have three underlying values at their core, including equity, knowledge/education, and quality; (3) the public’s call for more opportunities to weigh in on these more clearly defined policy options; and (4) the public’s desire for strong leadership on health care reform.
You can read the complete national report, which was the result of many citizen voices in Houston, Texas, and 39 other states across the U.S. at www.uhd.edu/cpd.
You can watch the brief video documentary of Houston forums at http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/videos.html.
Lawrence Speaks on Capitol Hill to Report on Forums
wanting to hold health care forums in their own communi-ties.
Cost will be 75$ to go toward meals and materials.
To register and learn more details, email Windy Lawrence at lawrencew@uhd.edu.
On October 16 and 17, 2009, at the University of Houston-Downtown, UHD CPD will host a two-day National Issues Forums workshop (Fri. & Sat., 8:30am - 4pm) for the public on moderating, re-cording, and convening fo-rums.
This workshop is excellent for
those interested in improving their public engagement knowledge and skills, learning how to bring groups of peo-ple together and mobilize change, and bettering their facilitation skills in meetings.
This workshop is also good for the December health care forum participants who voiced
UHD CPD Newsletter UHD CPD’s mission is to provide more opportunities for Houston citizens to deliberate,
to assist others who want to learn and practice effective public engagement, and to improve the quality of our public discourse.
National Issues Forums Workshop: Register Now!!
UHD CPD Advisory Board:
♦ Laura Blackburn, President, League of Women Voters
♦ Christina Cabral, Director, Boards and Commissions, City of Houston
♦ Craig D'Agostini, Director, Gov-ernment Relations, Comcast Cable
♦ Josephine Jackson, Concerned Citizen
♦ Erin Kreeger, Inviting Change
♦ Lloyd Matzner Director, UHD Information Technol-ogy
♦ Edward Melton, Houston Public Library
♦ Martha Murphree, Houston Blue Print
♦ Lesley Nicole Ramsey, Planned Parenthood
♦ Vicky Rivers, Downtown TIRZ
♦ Hank Roubicek, Ed.D., University of Houston—Downtown Professor
♦ Anne Selcer, Ph. D., SPHR, Assistant Professor, Texas Woman’s University
♦ Greg Simpson, Chief of Staff, Houston Public Library
♦ Miya Shay, ABC—13 Reporter
♦ Cynthia Spooner, JD, President of Gold Medal, LLC
♦ Mini Timmaraju, VP of Public Affairs & Govt. Relations, Planned Parenthood of Houston & SE Texas
♦ Taylor Willingham, Director, Texas Forums
Dr. Windy Lawrence, Director of UHD CPD, speaks on Capitol Hill about public thinking on health care.
Volume 1, Issue 1 June 2009
UHD CPD Achieving the Dream Dialogue-to-Action Initiative Receives Praise as National Model to Address Achievement Gap
Evaluators for Achieving the Dream (ATD), a multinational organization working to eliminate the achieve-ment gap, praised UHD CPD’s Dia-logue-to-Action initiative as “one of the most innovative” community engagement initiatives they’ve observed.
In particular, they were impressed with the leadership roles that UHD Students Associates were given. Evaluators recommended that Dr. Windy Lawrence & UHD CPD Stu-dent Associates attend the ATD national conference to present their work.
Other organizations have also taken notice of UHD CPD’s student-led program. Everyday Democracy
offered scholarships for two Stu-dents Associates to attend the con-ference, No Better Time: Promising Opportunities in Deliberative De-mocracy for Educators and Practi-tioners, in July at the University of New Hampshire. The students will help facilitate workshops at this conference.
These students were selected for (1) their outstanding leadership in the ATD Dialogue-to-Action initia-tive; (2) the quality of their analy-sis and writing; and (3) the rele-vance of their essays on why they wanted to attend the conference.
To find out more about UHD CPD Student Associates, visit: http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/associate.html.
UHD Student Associates Georgia Brown (left) and Shelly Kent (right) received full merit scholarships to attend a conference this July at the University of New Hampshire. They will co-lead workshops at this conference on various topics related to deliberative democracy.
Learn more about UHD Center for Public Deliberation at www.uhd.edu/cpd
progress of the Implementation Teams, just visit http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/dta_sp_2009.html.
To listen to 90.1 FM, “First Tuesdays,” interview with Dr. Windy Lawrence and the eight UHD CPD Student Associ-ates about the current achievement gap the U.S. faces, visit http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/uhd_cpd/news.html.
UHD CPD Brings People Together to Create More College Student Success
In the Spring of this year, from February 25 to March 25, 48 students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community mem-bers came together to deliberate on four different occasions to develop stronger relationships with each other, to develop a vision for more student success, and to move to action by forming four Implementation Teams.
Common ground on several issues was discovered amongst the four dialogue-to-action teams. In particular, all members of the teams discussed the importance of community, advising, and relationships with professional organizations to student success.
These month-long discussions culminated in an Action Forum with over 60 members from the community, including UHD President Max Castillo and many other Achieving the Dream leaders, in attendance to listen to the representatives from each Dialogue-to-Action team.
Everyone at the Action Forum used remote control clickers to assign a value to the presented ideas. From this process, four top ideas emerged. If you are interested in learning more about these top ideas, this initiative, the final report, or the Dialogue-to-Action Team, made up of students, faculty, staff, adminis-
trators and community members, deliberates student success.
UHD Center for Public Deliberation
Deliberative forums are different
than focus groups, polls or town halls.than focus groups, polls or town halls.
Deliberation goes by many namesDeliberation goes by many names• Deliberation
• Public Deliberation• Public Deliberation
• Deliberative Democracy
• Collaborative problem-solving
• Community problem-solving
• Participatory decision-making
• Multi-stakeholder dispute resolution• Multi-stakeholder dispute resolution
• Public participation
• Democratic governance• Democratic governance
• Collaborative governance
• Organic or community politics• Organic or community politics
Different words for deliberative work, but all
have a common core tied to:have a common core tied to:
• Improving communication processes
• Engaging broad audiences• Engaging broad audiences
• Facilitating better interactions between public,
experts, and decision makers in order to solve experts, and decision makers in order to solve
problems
• Transparency• Transparency
• Diversity of perspectives
• Mutual, two-way learning that results in the • Mutual, two-way learning that results in the
expansion of one’s thinking and interests
• Longer time lines than some of the other often-• Longer time lines than some of the other often-
used engagement models
Four main pointsFour main points
1. Our process & goals1. Our process & goals
2. Key themes that emerged from the actual
deliberationsdeliberations
3. Action items that teams are currently
working onworking on
4. Recommendations
ProcessProcess
Summer 2008 Summer 2008
ATD entered into joint learning agreement ATD entered into joint learning agreement
with UHD CPD and hosted a one-time
forum (51 participants – three forums) to forum (51 participants – three forums) to
determine whether community would
welcome this type of engagement.welcome this type of engagement.
November 2008 – Feb. 25, 2008
1. Formed project team (included ATD core 1. Formed project team (included ATD core
team, faculty, staff, advisors, and
students.)students.)
2. UHD CPD set goals in collaboration with 2. UHD CPD set goals in collaboration with
ATD core team and key leaders (including
Max Castillo)Max Castillo)
3. Developed clear agendas and processes
to make DTA initiative clear and to make DTA initiative clear and
transparent (see report).
4. Developed COMM 4390, Advanced
Public DeliberationPublic Deliberation
5. Drew on democratic principles of
organizing in order to recruit diversity.organizing in order to recruit diversity.
Launching Dialogue-to-Action Circles:
Feb 17, 2009 – April 8, 2009 Feb 17, 2009 – April 8, 2009
• One week before the start, participants
were emailed objectives and agenda for were emailed objectives and agenda for
four sessions and action forum on April 8.
• Beginning Feb. 25, four groups of • Beginning Feb. 25, four groups of
approximately 12 people met four
consecutive times for two hours.consecutive times for two hours.
• April 8, all of UHD community invited to
“listen” to what each team had to say –
and to join exploration/implementation
teams.
Overall framing for each sessionDownload comprehensive issue guide at www.uhd.edu/cpd
under “community initiatives” (Appendix of final report).
1. How have our experiences with education
affected our view of its purpose?affected our view of its purpose?
2. What do we want our college students to
be able to know and do?be able to know and do?
3. What is causing some of our college
students to not succeed?students to not succeed?
4. What action steps can we commit to 4. What action steps can we commit to
individually and collectively?
Overarching GoalOverarching Goal
The overarching goal for the ATD DTA initiative is to build The overarching goal for the ATD DTA initiative is to build
the capacity of students, faculty, staff, and Houston
citizens to engage in college reform at the University of
Houston – Downtown, to build justice-oriented models Houston – Downtown, to build justice-oriented models
for academic and other types of support for college
students, and to establish a network of activists who will
advocate for supportive educational policies and advocate for supportive educational policies and
practices. Through building this type of activity, there are
several important supporting goals.several important supporting goals.
8 Supporting Goals
with Outcomeswith Outcomes
••
Supporting Goals 1 & 2Supporting Goals 1 & 2
1. Increase understanding about the need to 1. Increase understanding about the need to
help more students succeed at UHD.
2. Develop better understanding between
participants of DTA circles and work to participants of DTA circles and work to
build trust in one another.
OutcomeOutcome
“Your understanding of other’s attitudes and “Your understanding of other’s attitudes and
beliefs…”
Increased -100%
No change – 0 %
Decreased – 0%Decreased – 0%
Supporting Goal 3Supporting Goal 3
3. Build confidence that members with 3. Build confidence that members with
diverse views can talk together about
difficult subjects.difficult subjects.
OutcomeOutcome
• “Your understanding of your own attitudes • “Your understanding of your own attitudes
and beliefs…”
• Increased - 78%
• No change - 22%• No change - 22%
• Decreased - 0%
OutcomeOutcome
• ● Hearing the different perspectives & learning more about a subject
I didn't know much about ● Interaction between circle members; the
fantastic learning experience ● Sharing views on school-student
relationships ● Hearing new ideas; fighting for my ideas ● Proactive
about the future ● Discovering new ways to improve UHD ● Hope about the future ● Discovering new ways to improve UHD ● Hope
for change & involvement ● Having a voice as a non-traditional
student ● Learning about views and others' ideas ● Open
discussions ● Documentation-issue guide & session notes ● Group discussions ● Documentation-issue guide & session notes ● Group
dialogue ● Everything ● Learning about needed changes for UHD &
the communication between one another ● Generating interesting
ideas; innovation ● Informative ● Dialogues ideas; innovation ● Informative ● Dialogues
OutcomeOutcome
“Your ability to communicate more “Your ability to communicate more
effectively with people who may have
different beliefs.”different beliefs.”
Increased 78%Increased 78%
No change 22%
Decreased 0%
Supporting Goals 4, 5 & 6Supporting Goals 4, 5 & 6
4. Expand the understanding of who can 4. Expand the understanding of who can
help build community and solve problems.
5. Build and strengthen community projects,
which support the ATD goals.which support the ATD goals.
6. Empower participants to develop ideas
and work together for action to address and work together for action to address
their concerns.
OutcomeOutcome
Increased awareness, which is leading both Increased awareness, which is leading both
documented and undocumented change.
4 Implementation/Exploration Teams. which
were created with diverse membership in were created with diverse membership in
mind in order to address the goals of ATD.
Supporting Goal 7Supporting Goal 7
7. Build students’ civic skills and knowledge 7. Build students’ civic skills and knowledge
by supporting students in the development
of high quality deliberation skills.of high quality deliberation skills.
OutcomeOutcome
1. Developing a two-semester service 1. Developing a two-semester service
learning course series.
2. Developed “COMM 4390 Adv. Public 2. Developed “COMM 4390 Adv. Public
Deliberation.
3. Gave students leadership roles and skills 3. Gave students leadership roles and skills
to work with diversity in solving our
problems.problems.
4. Radio show KPFT – you can listen to it at
www.uhd.edu/cpd under “In the News.”www.uhd.edu/cpd under “In the News.”
Supporting Goal 8Supporting Goal 8
8. Increase commitment to find common 8. Increase commitment to find common
ground between the varied perspectives.
OutcomeOutcome
We will discuss this outcome in some of
our additional findings.our additional findings.
Theme Analysis of DiscourseTheme Analysis of Discourse
• Most of these findings will NOT be • Most of these findings will NOT be
surprising to university leaders. Yet, for
leaders, these findings continue to be a leaders, these findings continue to be a
challenge.
• The point of this deliberation is that it • The point of this deliberation is that it
creates an awareness for members in the
community that they are not alone in their community that they are not alone in their
observations and that they have the power
to be a part of the solution.to be a part of the solution.
Key Theme 1: AdvisingKey Theme 1: Advising
1. A lot of learning took place between 1. A lot of learning took place between
advisors and students.
2. Move in conversation toward common 2. Move in conversation toward common
ground.
3. Common ground: A need for 3. Common ground: A need for
accountability in advising
4. Common ground: Empowerment through 4. Common ground: Empowerment through
information and transparency
Key Theme 2: Relationship between
school pride and student retentionschool pride and student retention
• Just taking classes is not enough• Just taking classes is not enough
• Alumni director is a strength for UHD –• Alumni director is a strength for UHD –
let’s build on this strength.
Key Theme 3: Relationship between
UHD reputation & retentionUHD reputation & retention
• Connection between voice and retention • Connection between voice and retention
was clear – for all participants including
students.students.
• External identity confusion we face is a • External identity confusion we face is a
result of internal identity confusion.
• Visibility – participants considered our
“unknown” strengths to be:“unknown” strengths to be:
–Small classrooms
–The ability “to get to know” your –The ability “to get to know” your
instructor
–Accessibility for those students with –Accessibility for those students with
transportation issues
–Quality academic instructors–Quality academic instructors
• Affordability – reason people came – but
once here, “learned of UHD’s strengths.”once here, “learned of UHD’s strengths.”
• Some still plan to transfer to UH because
fear that others don’t know our strengths fear that others don’t know our strengths
and UH has a better “reputation.”
Key Theme 4: Relationship between
reputation and external communityreputation and external community
• Downtown business district• Downtown business district
• High schools• High schools
• Families
Key Theme 5: Student versus
professor responsibility in student professor responsibility in student
success.
Key Theme 6:
Need for data that points to action.Need for data that points to action.
• Wanted data to “point to action.”• Wanted data to “point to action.”
Action Forum April 8, 2009
4 EXPLORATORY/IMPLEMENTATION
TEAMS FORMEDTEAMS FORMED
• TEAM #1: Expand Resources to Students
• TEAM #2: Student Lounge
• TEAM #3: Establish more relationships with
professional career organizations.
• TEAM #4: Expand University Advancement.• TEAM #4: Expand University Advancement.
Leaders who consult with moderators
about reports of forums or who participate about reports of forums or who participate
in public deliberation tend to get better
outcomes and build more trust with outcomes and build more trust with
members than decisions that are made in
a more top-down fashion.a more top-down fashion.
SOURCE: See Fung, A., and Wright, E.O. (2001, March).
"Deepening Democracy: Innovations in Empowered
Participatory Governance." Politics and Society, 29(1), Participatory Governance." Politics and Society, 29(1),
18.)
7 CPD Recommendations
1. Create a “culture of inquiry” at UHD. We need
data, but we also need to do something with this data, but we also need to do something with this
data.
(In Dec. 2005 Lumina Foundation for Education (In Dec. 2005 Lumina Foundation for Education
Research Report (Data Don’t Drive: Building a
Practitioner-Driven Culture of Inquiry to Assess
Community College Performance), Alicia Dowd Community College Performance), Alicia Dowd
argues the need to move from a “culture of
evidence” to a “culture of inquiry.” “Too often,” evidence” to a “culture of inquiry.” “Too often,”
she argues, “accountability policies require
institutions to report data that are never actually institutions to report data that are never actually
used.”)
2. Institutionalize deliberation as a means to
solve problems at UHD (in addition to solve problems at UHD (in addition to
focus groups, surveys, and town halls).
3. Connect deliberation to structured, 3. Connect deliberation to structured,
support systems.
4. Provide information to future deliberation
participants about UHD’s role in business participants about UHD’s role in business
district community, work with high schools,
work with building alumni relationships, work with building alumni relationships,
and internships
5. Professor/Student relationships. It may be
that traditional classroom pedagogy which that traditional classroom pedagogy which
is structured as “one-way communication,”
with questions being the only type of with questions being the only type of
response from students, may not allow for
much two-way learning (see adult learning much two-way learning (see adult learning
theory). Both students and professors
reacted positively to the different reacted positively to the different
relationships formed in the deliberative
forums which may warrant exploration as forums which may warrant exploration as
a pedagogical method in our classrooms.
6. In addition, the current “framing” in our
university discourse about who is university discourse about who is
responsible for faculty/student
relationships seems less productive than a relationships seems less productive than a
framing of “how might these stakeholders
work better together?”work better together?”
7. Advisor /Student relationships. It seems
that institutional support for dialogue that institutional support for dialogue
between these two groups is warranted as
there seems to be a palpable lack of trust.there seems to be a palpable lack of trust.
“Collaborative knowledge construction that brings together academic knowledge with the local knowledge of academic knowledge with the local knowledge of
community stakeholders in defining the problem to be
addressed, a shared understanding of the problem, and
designing, implementing and evaluating the actions designing, implementing and evaluating the actions
taken to address the problem is what Greenwood calls a
‘democratizing form of content-specific knowledge ‘democratizing form of content-specific knowledge
creation, theorization, analysis, and action design in
which goals are democratically set, learning capacity is
shared, and success is collaboratively evaluated.”shared, and success is collaboratively evaluated.”
(Saltmarsh, J., Hartley, M, and P. H. Clayton (2009). (Saltmarsh, J., Hartley, M, and P. H. Clayton (2009).
Democratic Engagement White Paper. Boston, MA: New
England Resource, p. 9).
4Public deliberation students draw ATD praise
UHD has done what other colleges and universities with Achieving the Dream (ATD) Programs throughout the country have been unable to do – engage the greater community and students in find-ing ways to improve student success.
Windy Lawrence, UHD associate professor of Communications Studies and director of the Center for Public Delibera-tion, developed a new service learning course, Advanced Public Deliberation and focused the public deliberation decision-making model on ATD.
“The students are working in rela-tionship with Achieving the Dream to convene, moderate, facilitate, and record Dialogue-to-Action Circles,” Lawrence said. “These Dialogue-to-Action Circles feature diversity in ranks, roles, positions, ethnicities, ages, religion, and political ideology. Students are playing important leadership roles.
“Feedback from the national evaluators
was that this is one of the most innovative programs in the country, they’ve not seen anything like it and they want us to be a model for other programs.”
Lawrence said the evaluators invited her and her students to the next Achiev-ing the Dream national conference to present their research.
Achieving the Dream is a national pro-gram involving 83 universities and com-munity colleges that have large enroll-ments of low income, minority or histori-cally underrepresented groups. The goal is to increase the success rates of students in several key areas, said Gene Preuss, UHD assistant history professor and co-chair of UHD’s Achieving the Dream Com-mittee with Gary Greer, assistant dean of University College.
The committee is looking at strategies to increase the percentage of students who successfully complete the courses they take, who advance from remedial to
credit courses, who enroll in and success-fully complete gatekeeper courses, who enroll from one semester to the next and who earn degrees and/or certificates.
In addition to student success, ATD is pursuing outcomes in terms of institution-al change, public policy, public engage-ment and new knowledge. Part of that effort includes regular faculty discussion groups and the Dialogue-to-Action Circles.
The Dialogue-to-Action Circles involve four teams that work through a process that starts with sharing perspectives, moves to deliberation and priority setting and finally to generating action ideas. The goal is to:
• Increase understanding about the need to help more students succeed at UHD
• Expand the understanding of who can help work to address student success.Increase commitment to find common ground between the varied perspectives on the issue.
• Build confidence that members with diverse views can talk together about dif-ficult subjects.
• Encourage participants to develop ideas for action to address their concerns.
The Dialogue-to-Action Circles will present reports to the community from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Willow Street Pump Station. Based on those reports, the next phase is moving to action, Lawrence said.
The circles have involved 60 people including students, faculty community representatives and staff members who committed eight hours to the process over several weeks.
“College success is not just an Achiev-ing the Dream issue, it is an issue that effects everyone in the community,” Lawrence said. The deliberations have produced 16 action items which will be presented at the April 8 meeting. At the Action Forum, attendees will be asked to discuss and vote on the 16 action ideas using remote control clickers. Through this process, participants will select four major ideas and be asked to join action groups in order to help implement the ideas.
Dialogue-to-Action discussion group participants, above, committed to at-tending all the sessions leading up to the Action Forum. Kym King, right, a community member from DEMOS for the Public Sector, makes a point during the meeting. The Achieving the Dream national evaluation team commended the participants on the public delibera-tion approach to problem solving.
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Faculty and Staff Newsletter
April 17, 2009University of Houston-Downtown
Group identifies ideas to boost UHDstudent success
UHD’s Achieving the Dream Commit-tee and Center for Public Deliberation presented the results of the center’s Dialogue-to-Action Circles at a community meeting of more than 60 people April 8 and chose four ideas to implement through action committees.
“The turn-out for this event was fantas-tic. The turn-out demonstrates that there is a strong will on the part of the UHD community to work together to help more students succeed at UHD,” said Windy Lawrence, associate professor of Commu-nication Studies and director of the Center for Public Deliberation. “We want to form collaborative relationships that build on the strengths of all of UHD and talk about what we can all be giving or doing better.”
The Dialogue-to-Action Circles met as four teams over several weeks discussing the issues impacting student success and assembling a list of 16 ideas for the com-munity to consider. The process involved students, faculty, staff, and community members who used an electronic voting system to identify these action items:
• Establish more relationships with pro-fessional career organizations.
• Expand resources and services to accommodate the diverse population of students admitted through open enroll-ment.
• Expand the scope of University Ad-vancement.
• Create a student lounge.
“As a result of this forum, we have built four strong Implementation Teams. The Implementation Teams will be meeting very specific goals, including meeting three times before December of 2009,” Lawrence said.
“Over the next six months they will re-
UHD honored outstanding faculty members at the 2009 Faculty Awards Ceremony April 7 for their dedication to excellence and for their accomplish-ments in teaching, service and scholar-ship/creative activity.
Excellence in Teaching
Poonam Gulati, associate professor of biology in the College of Sciences and Technology, and Chuck Jackson, assis-tant professor of English in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, were selected co-winners of the Excellence in Teaching Award.
Gulati is the microbiology program coordinator. Her research interests are in microorganisms growing on biofilms and their antibiotic resistance, sea-
sonal variation of microorganisms in a wetland, and the effects of stress on the immune system. She includes her stu-dents directly in research to give them hands-on experience in the field. Gulati also received the award in 2003.
“We should listen to what they (students) want and try to find ways to make their dreams come true,” Gulati said. “We should seize every opportu-nity to teach them inside and outside the classroom. We should cheer them on and give them the knowledge and confidence to succeed.”
Jackson teaches U.S. literature after 1865, African-American literature, criti-cal theory, film and cultural studies and prison studies.
UHD awards ceremony recognizes outstanding faculty achievements
Faculty Award recipients are from left, Chuck Jackson, assistant professor of English in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Anjoo Sikka, associate professor of education in the College of Public Service; Poonam Gulati, associate professor of biology in the College of Sciences and Technology, and Andre de Korvin, professor of mathematical science in the College of Sciences and Technology. Jackson and Poonam are co-recipients of the Excellence in Teaching Award, Sikka received the Service Award and de Korvin received the Scholarship and Creative Activity Award.
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Windy Lawrence, associate professor of Communication Studies and director of the Center for Public Deliberation, moderates the Achieving the Dream/Center for Public Deliberation discussion of ideas to improve UHD student success.
Resources, career relationships, lounge top listcruit more people to their teams to reflect the necessary diversity to make the best decisions, they will determine the appro-priate decision-makers that they will need to work with to accomplish the action item, they will write a proposal directed at the appropriate decision makers, and they will set up a meeting to determine what is possible moving forward.”
The team coordinators are: Steve Markert, professional career organiza-tions; Jemma Sylvester-Caesar, resources
and services; Mick Johnson, University Advancement, and Lourdes Ledesma, student lounge.
The teams are seeking additional participants. Interested individuals may contact the team coordinator for informa-tion.
“I think we are moving into a really exciting phase because we will see what thoughtful deliberation, determination and heart can make possible at UHD,” Lawrence said.
Holocaust survivor Cengage Publishing sponsored the visit of Dr. John Stoessinger, Distinguished Professor of Global Diplomacy at the University of San Diego, who discussed the plight of his family as they fled the Holocaust. He conducted a lecture to some 150 students, faculty and staff March 26. On hand for a Brown Bag Lunch were from left seated, Janlyn Reed, Cengage Publishing; Aaron Gillette, His-tory; Stoessinger; Leena Thacker-Kumar, Political Science, and David Branham, Political Science, as well as from left standing, Dawn McCarty, Social Work; Yvonne Kendall, Music; Greg Getz, Sociol-ogy; Anita Chadha, Political Science; Adolfo Santos, Political Science and Chair of the Department of Social Sciences; Joseph Schlichting, Political Science; and Brian Hickman, Cengage Publishing.
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UHD’s Community Involvement Center (CIC) will finish up the spring with a range of activities for staff and student volun-teers:
Earth Day Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 in conjunction with the Campus Sustainability Council. CIC will have local farmers markets on campus, exhibits, demonstrations, live music and giveaways to celebrate Earth Day.
March for Babies will be April 26 and include a UHD walk team benefiting the March of Dimes. More information is available at www.marchforbabies.org. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the University of Houston’s Robertson Stadium. The UHD team is still accepting walkers for the event. Team supporters who can’t walk can make an online donation at http://www.marchforbabies.org/teams/574421. The March of Dimes mission is to im-prove the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
CIC will conduct a Books-for-Africa Book Drive April 20- May 15. Volunteers and staff will sort the donated books and ship them to children in Africa through the Books for Africa organization. The goal is to address the shortage of books and the need for education in African coun-tries. A book drop box will be available in Room 204-South.
CIC and the College of Business are gearing up in support of Lemonade Day on Sunday, May 3. Lemonade Day is designed to teach kids the skills they need to be successful in the future. Youth set up lemonade stands and through that process learn basic business principles as well as give back to the community.
Call the CIC at 713-221-8682 for infor-mation on these activities.
International Business Association student volunteers will volunteer at the Houston I-Fest with the Houston Sister Cities Association April 18-19 and April 25 -26. The volunteers will be at the Sister Cities Tent.
UHD makesa difference in the community
Appendix 4: Support for Question 4
A. CPD Associate Expectations
Appendix 4A: CPD Associate Expectations
UHD Center for Public Deliberation Associates
(3-year service joint learning agreement with option for renewal)
This document outlines some initial ideas for becoming a UHD CPD Associate. UHD CPD will provide
assistance for all of the roles mentioned and also hope to learn and collaborate from you and your
experience/expertise. In addition to counting as service for participating departments, we believe that
there are ample ways to improve pedagogy and/or research using the opportunities extended by being
involved with the CPD.
SERVICE INCLUDES:
• Plan one forum once every three years
Responsibilities include:
o Select issue and design logistics for forum, keeping in mind principles of public
engagement (principles that UHD CPD are committed to including in all of their
engagement practices). Project plan should explain the purpose of the discussion,
dialogue, or deliberation and how you will encourage the initiative to move toward
action.
o Give UHD CPD 6 months notice of forum date (it would be best if faculty
associates can stagger their dates so that we have on-going opportunities for
forums instead of all of the forums being piled up on top of each other).
o Find and meet with 3 – 5 organizations who can help recruit (give a commitment to
recruiting x number of participants) and who can provide other resources.
o Design a flyer for the event 3 months prior to event and send to UHD CPD.
o Register participants (keep an excel sheet of those who participate so that UHD
CPD can communicate with them the results of their participation).
o Reserve room or determine location of forum
o Plan for 60% of those who register to actually attend.
• Help run deliberation workshop once a year
Workshop service needed:
o Responsible for recruiting five people to attend and pay for workshop.
o Help teach on day / or help with registration and logistics.
• Become a part of UHD CPD think tank for connecting service, research, and teaching.
For example, what are the possibilities for discussion in pedagogy? How might
discussion connect with service learning?
• Meet once a year with UHD CPD to (1) discuss annual report; (2) collaborate and report
ideas for future projects.
• Represent UHD CPD at occasional conferences when director cannot attend (all travel
would be paid by outside funders unless there was something you yourself wanted to
attend.)
• Occasionally volunteer to handle communication with external community members
when director is on leave (answer requests for information, etc.).
Appendix 5: Additional UHD CPD Initiatives
A. NIF Workshop Participant list B. City of Houston Digital Inclusion Public Engagement Design Proposal
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NIF Workshop Participant Contact List
1. Pamela Auburn, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Natural Sciences
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, Office N-847
Houston, TX 77002
Email: auburn@uhd.edu
Phone: 713.222.5378
2. Christine Bachman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Social Science
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, Office N-1064
Houston, TX 77002
Email: bachmanc@uhd.edu
Phone: 713.222.5383
3. Raquel Chiquillo, PH.D.
Associate Professor, Arts & Humanities
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, Office S-1088
Houston, TX 77002
Email: chiquillor@uhd.edu
Phone: 713.221.2743
4. Kelly Demel
Adjunct Professor, Arts & Humanities
University of Houston-Downtown
Residence: 15470 Peermont St.
Houston, TX 77062
Email: demelk@uhd.edu
Email: demel1@swbell.net
Phone: 832-693-3045
5. Paul Fortunato, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, English
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, Office S-1044
Houston, T X 77002
Email: fortunatop@uhd.edu
Phone: 713.221.8123
6. Hunter Gordon
Outreach Coordinator
Minnesota Humanities Center
987 Ivy Ave. East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Email: hunter@minnesotahumanities.org
Phone: 651.772.4258
Fax: 651.774.0205
7. Barbara A. Jansen
Chair, Instructional Technology
Upper School Librarian
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Upper School
5901 Southwest Pkwy
Austin, TX 78735
Email: bjansen@sasaustin.org
Phone: 512.299.9687
Fax: 512.299.9660
8. Ana-Maria Medina, Ph.D.
Department of Arts & Humanities
Visiting Assistant Professor
University of Houston-Downtown
Residence: 4311 Jack St. #2
Houston, TX 77006
Email: amedinaa@uhd.edu
Email: amedina12@uh.edu
Phone: 713.221.8104
Cell: 512.740.2936
9. Tim McGhee
Academic Dean
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
5901 Southwest Pkwy
Austin, TX 78735
Email: tmcghee@sasaustin.org
Phone: 512.299.9819
Cell: 512.632.8656
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10. Anne Miller
Director
Center for Public Engagement
Miami University-Hamilton
1601 University Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45011
Email: mille152@muohio.edu
Phone: 512.785.3280
11. Nicolas Rangel, Jr. Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Communication
Department of Arts & Humanities
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, Office S-1083
Houston, TX 77002
Email: rangeln@uhd.edu
Phone: 713.222.5313
12. Adolfo Santos, Ph.D.
Department Chair & Associate Professor
Social Sciences
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, Office N-1009
Houston, TX 77002
Email: santosa@uhd.edu
Phone: 713.221.8232
13. Martha Shoemaker
Instructor, Arts & Humanities
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Email: shoemaker@uhd.edu
Phone: 713.221.8104
14. Joseph Tajik
Student
University of Houston-Downtown
14150 Wunderlich Drive Apt. 906
Houston, TX 77069
Email:
Phone: 281.222.2539
15. Jeanne Thibodeaux
Student
University of Houston-Downtown
Residence: 6947 Thrush Dr.
Houston, TX 77087
Email: thibodeauxj1@gator.uhd.edu
Phone: 713.649.7515
16. Matthew Weheimer
Student, Inter-Religious Dialogue Class
University of Houston-Downtown
Residence: 1707 Willow Mill Dr.
Missouri City, TX 77489
Email:
Cell: 832.443.0306
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CITY OF HOUSTON DIGITAL INCLUSION PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DESIGN PROPOSAL
I. PURPOSE OF PUBLIC ENGANGEMENT PROJECT
To help strengthen the relationships and decision-making between local government and citizens by creating public engagement processes that seek feedback on resource allocation for the city’s goal of bridging the digital divide.
II. KEY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT: The Digital Inclusion Initiative originated with Mayor Bill White and is currently housed at the Houston Public Library because of their trusted reputation as a place for learning, access to innovative technology, creative solutions to information needs, and service needs. We have been working directly with Nicole Robinson, who is the Director of the Digital Inclusion Initiative. Windy Lawrence and Marla Crockett, working with Nicole Robinson, designed the engagement and evaluation portions of the initiative.
III. FOUR DISTINCTIONS OF THIS CAPSTONE PROJECT
A. What does success look like? In an interview with Nicole Robinson, she outlined her definition of a successful engagement project. She noted that a successful project would have 4 key components: 1. Full participation – when we go into a neighborhood, they want to participate.
2. People commit to showing up and participating 3. We commit and succeed at keeping people in the loop 4. People feel heard during the process.
B. Representation is important. The city has targeted 10 neighborhoods and has already prioritized the first neighborhood: Gulfton. The city has put together an Advisory Board comprised of 20 leaders in this neighborhood from organizations based in business, school, and the community. When we have the open meetings with the community, Nicole would like to see these leaders help with the recruiting. In particular, she noted three interests in achieving representation:
1. The city is open to anybody who has an invested interest in the community.
2. Residents are welcome to attend. 3. The city does have a budget for advertising. 4. Ms. Robinson would like to see special efforts to recruit youth, since most people’s minds seem to immediately focus on the older work force.
C. Relationship Considerations. Presently, the members of the Digital Leadership Neighborhood Teams have mixed relationships. Some of the members have worked together, but Nicole has no knowledge of a history of conflict. Some of the members have never worked with each other before. She noted, however,
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that there may potentially be the possibility of conflict between organizations – particularly in future neighborhood meetings.
D. Sustainability. Ms. Robinson mentioned that sustainability is a key consideration for the success of this project. Each year, she plans to hold a meeting with neighborhoods to get feedback on their progress. She would also like to create communication mechanisms on a web page for information exchange.
IV. BACKGROUND (Background information adapted from information packet produced by the City of Houston on the Digital Inclusion project)
A. What is Digital Inclusion? Digital Inclusion is defined as the ability for all members of society to have equal access and opportunity to develop the digital knowledge, awareness and skills necessary to actively participate and compete in 21st century society and benefit from the civic, educational and economic opportunities inherently available as result. To achieve this goal, research shows that there are certain core elements that must exist and that are essential:
• Connection: Affordable, convenient and reliable access to broadband Internet service, hardware and software
• Content: Affordable access to relative, trusted information and services that are of value
• Confidence: Affordable, convenient and appropriate training and education
• Community Involvement: Opportunities for members to be informed and engaged *
*Lawrence & Crockett advocate that the public engagement piece will contribute directly to this core element.
B. Why is Digital Inclusion important to the City of Houston? The skills necessary to work, prosper and participate in current society are tied to the ability to use information and communication technology (ICT) tools. While the City of Houston has a reputation for its technological innovation, many Houstonians have yet to experience the significant civic, educational and economic benefits of the information age.
For example, we know that young people with Internet access and a computer do better in school and are more likely to stay in school as a result. This is critically important given that Houston’s drop-out rate is more than 50% of Houston-area students do not graduate from high school. It is also important to note that almost 30% of Houston-area adults 25+ years of age are without a GED or high school diploma. That is why one of the focus areas of the city’s pilot launch is to ensure that online GED certification is easily-accessible. The city is concentrating on the dropout recovery population to help them to acquire the certifications and digital
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skills necessary to earn higher levels of earnings and create economic opportunity for themselves.
Another focus area is to equip this population to be able to pursue the jobs available. Consider that today most companies are requiring that job applications be completed online, even for basic entry-level jobs. Individuals without Internet access or the knowledge to use computers and the Internet are further disadvantaged. Digital inclusion is a critical component to the growth of the city of Houston – community vibrancy, personal quality of life, economic viability, and business competitiveness depend on it.
C. What is the History of the Digital Inclusion Initiative?
The City of Houston’s Digital Inclusion Initiative, entitled WeCAN (Wireless Empowered Community Access Network), originated as a part of Mayor Bill White’s citywide wireless project contracted through EarthLink, under the auspices of the City of Houston Information Technology Department. The Digital Inclusion Initiative is now under the operations of the Houston Public Library. The City has established a wireless governance committee chaired by the Chief Information Officer, whose primary role is to determine the best approach and solution for the City overall. As outlined above, the City of Houston’s Digital Inclusion Initiative, WeCAN, is one component of that overall strategy. As a result of the City’s good contract, they have substantial money to invest in bridging Houston’s digital divide and will move forward in that regard. The city is committed to providing access and also wants to be sure that with access comes the knowledge of how to use that access and leverage the opportunity to acquire skills needed to participate in this century’s competitive economy.
D. What is WeCAN (Wireless Empowered Community Access Network)?
WeCAN is a Houston Public Library effort established by Mayor White to bridge the digital divide. The vision for WeCAN is to create a digital future for Houstonians through a digital literacy effort that will focus on drop-out prevention/GED recovery and job/workforce readiness in support of achieving Houston’s educational, workforce and economic goals.
Through the launch of the WeCAN, Houston has a unique opportunity to reshape its technological landscape and serve as a catalyst for positive change in support of a digitally empowered and inclusive city. The citywide initiative will: • Include an education and awareness campaign that focuses on accelerating the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT);
• Include community resource portals, ICT-based development opportunities and expansion of technology community access locations within neighborhoods;
• Leverage the full environment of technologies, providers, vendors and institutions to achieve success;
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• Allocate and distribute resources guided by a working body of stakeholders from business, education, health, community and government; and,
• Require individual and organizational investment consisting of a monetary/in-kind match, development train the trainer and volunteerism.
Initially, WeCAN will focus on building the capacity of the Houston Public Library to expand and further its mission of delivering innovative solutions to reach citizens by making free high speed broadband Internet access more accessible in high need neighborhoods across the City. In essence, we will bring key library resources out of the library and into the community through the creation of more community access locations for residents. This is being accomplished in partnership with key stakeholders to create neighborhood “networks” of access, awareness, and programs and services.
E. How is WeCAN being implemented?
The pilot in the Gulfton Super Neighborhood serves as the official launch of WeCAN. The full implementation of WeCAN calls for a total of 25 super neighborhood networks established citywide, with plans for 10 super neighborhood networks being established over the next two-and-a-half-years.
The two-and-a-half-year build-out encompasses deployment of the 10 neighborhood networks which will include affordable broadband Internet access, opportunities to receive low cost hardware and training, and local content to ensure Houstonians can benefit from the opportunities enabled. Costs are estimated at $3.5 million for the initial build-out, using funds from the EarthLink default fee.
Residents within these neighborhoods will be able to take advantage of WeCAN via designated community access locations such as city multi-service centers and community centers, as well as schools and community-based organizations. These community access locations will be staffed by people who will provide computer training and who can help residents access the online resources they need. Targeted locations within neighborhoods will be identified based on criteria such as location, accessibility, and services. The city’s goal is to have approximately 15 community access locations per neighborhood, resulting in approximately 150 public access locations across the 10 designated super neighborhoods.
The Gulfton pilot launch includes the creation of community access location models for a community-based organization, an educational facility or school, and a city facility. Technical and program support models will be implemented at these pilot locations to determine the combination of offerings that best meets the needs of the model type. Additionally, the City is reaching out to engage subject matter experts via the establishment of Advisory Committees to provide input and
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advice on the development of these models. The combination of offerings made available through WeCAN may vary based on the type of model.
The city’s goal is to have approximately 15 community access locations per neighborhood.
F. Which neighborhoods will benefit from WeCAN?
The Digital Inclusion Initiative has identified 25 Super Neighborhoods that can benefit from the full implementation of WeCAN, with plans for 10 Super Neighborhood networks being put into place over the initial two-and-a-half-year build-out.
The Gulfton Super Neighborhood will serve as the first of the 10 Super Neighborhood and will be considered the pilot launch. The remaining nine WeCAN Super Neighborhood will be selected and prioritized by the Digital Inclusion Task Force members working in conjunction with the Houston City Council Committee on Human Services and Technology Access, based on the following criteria: • High Population of Low Income (Below Poverty Level) • High Population of Low Educational Attainment (less than 9th) • High Population of Seniors (Below Poverty Level) • High Population Using Public Transportation (Other Means or Walk) • High Population of Unemployed • Number of Schools • Average HH Median Income • Average Per Capita Income • Total Population • Number of City Facilities • Number of Nonprofit/Social Services Organizations • Active Neighborhood Councils • Mayor’s Initiatives • City Department Initiatives • Technical Considerations • Other (City Facility Renovations, Sponsorship Opportunities, etc.)
How will the City as a whole benefit from WeCAN?
While the primary focus for WeCAN will center on Houston’s neediest neighborhoods where the opportunities for impact are most significant, the City of Houston as a whole will benefit from this Initiative through: 1) The opening of new markets, 2) The addition of new resources to the economy and society, 3) Increased productivity and income, 4) Reduced poverty costs, 5) Improved relationships between government and citizens, **
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6) Stronger and safer communities, and 7) An increased population of self-sufficient, contributing members of
society. ** ** Lawrence & Crockett believe that the public engagement piece will contribute directly to these benefits.
G. What is the involvement of the community members in the WeCAN neighborhoods?
Digital Neighborhood Leadership Teams are being established to facilitate the launch of WeCAN in the designated neighborhoods. The Teams will serve as a “collective voice” representing neighborhood businesses, schools, and community-based organizations. The Teams help identify community needs and advise on activities, solicit feedback and input through participation in community meetings, focus groups and other related activities. Additionally, the City is reaching out to engage neighborhood and citywide subject matter experts via the establishment of Advisory Committees to provide input and advice on the development of the program and technical models implemented as part of the launch. The public engagement piece needs to consider how these teams can best work with the Digital Inclusion Task Force, neighborhood community members, and the City of Houston.
H. What is the role of the Digital Inclusion Task Force?
A Digital Inclusion Task Force will be established to provide guidance, make recommendations and provide key advice, information and resources to Houston Public Library’s Office of Digital Inclusion in its responsibility of management, oversight and implementation of the Digital Inclusion Initiative. The Task Force will contribute unique knowledge, expertise, skills and leadership to help shape the direction of digital inclusiveness in Houston and assist in achieving and executing the vision of the Digital Inclusion Initiative.
Members of the Digital Inclusion Task Force will include a dynamic cross-section of subject matter experts, leaders and practitioners, including: local government at the city, county and state levels; representatives from K-12, colleges and universities, trade, vocational, and other schools; representatives from large and small businesses as well as from the technology arena; representatives from health and social service providers; and, representatives from nonprofit, philanthropic and community- and faith-based organizations.
The Houston City Council Committee on Human Services and Technology Access will work with the Office of Digital Inclusion to identify and select the task force members.
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Crockett & Lawrence aim to fully consider how they might best work with the Digital Neighborhood Leadership Teams.
WeCAN/Digital Inclusion Project Engagement Design
Preliminary conversations leading up to the introductory meetings: We need a clear sense of direction from the head of the project, Nicole Robinson, about the potential for neighborhood deliberation. Answers to these questions will help us further refine the leadership team and community meetings:
1. Is she open to citizens choosing the computer centers and/or the pilot neighborhood locations? 2. What other real choices can she identify that citizens might make? 3. What questions about the centers do officials want to know the public’s opinions about? 4. What are the topics that officials disagree about that could be moved toward resolution by bringing in the public’s voice? Introductory Meetings in Nine Neighborhoods. In attendance at each meeting: City Councilmember/ Nicole Robinson, head of Digital Inclusion Project/Members of the pre-selected Digital Leadership Team—up to 20 members representing key groups in each community/the Mayor, when available/facilitator/recorder, a few members of the Gulfton Neighborhood Team Recommendations: Name tag for each person Meeting length—up to 3 hours Food—a buffet dinner Child care for attendees’ children Tables and chairs in square or semi-circular arrangement Water, pads of paper and pens Purpose of the Meeting: To familiarize each leadership team with the project and their role in it, gather their ideas for making it a success, explore how the project might enhance the community’s relationship with the city and the public library system, and work with them on recruiting strategies for a wider neighborhood meeting. Draft Agenda for Meeting
1. Send out letter ahead of time that: reiterates the goals of WeCAN and the leadership team’s role, previews the upcoming meeting—providing general overview of the agenda-- and includes Nicole’s survey, which should be filled out and brought to the meeting.
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2. Welcome from Nicole, introduction of guests (including representatives from Gulfton leadership team), and a review of meeting’s purpose and its place in the project. (15 minutes)
3. Discussion of meeting rules/guidelines (10 minutes) 4. Introduction of leadership team members. Ask them to state in one or two sentences their name, organization and tell something good that they or their group have done or are doing for the community. (10 minutes)
5. Ask: Is there any individual or group that’s missing from this team? Who else should be here? (5 minutes)
6. Ask the team what a successful WeCAN project would look like in their neighborhood. What would successful centers look like and be doing for their residents? (30 minutes)
7. What recommendations would the group have to strengthen the proposal? (15 minutes)
8. In order to make this project sustainable, what can we do together? How could the community help? The city? (30 minutes)
9. Ask team members to suggest ways to involve the larger community: How do we get them to a neighborhood meeting about the project? What recruitment strategies would bring in people who are usually under-represented? What do they think of random sampling, of paying participants? How do we help people feel comfortable talking about themselves and some potentially difficult issues, such as poverty and lack of education, in this meeting? What would help the community buy into this idea and take ownership of it? (30 minutes)
10. Discuss next steps and sign up for tasks. (30 minutes) Community Meetings
The agenda for this will arise organically from the neighborhood leadership meetings, but at a community gathering…..
1. An introduction of the program—how it evolved, who’s involved, and how the community could benefit from the WeCAN centers-- is necessary.
2. We could use wireless technology to poll participants on the questions the city’s curious about, such as educational and job needs, computer skills, and whether and how they’d use the centers.
3. In small table conversations with moderators (members of the leadership team?), people can discuss what’s important to them as they consider their own situation and how the centers might help them and their families.
4. At the end of the meeting, tables could report out on what was said or we could survey people again using the wireless technology to see how the conversation affected their attitudes about using the centers. The wireless poll information and key points from the discussions would be a great thing for the Mayor and other key officials to witness and/or keep track of from neighborhood to neighborhood.
5. Next steps and reflections from Nicole and/or the leadership team.
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Second Community Meeting This is an extra step not included in the city’s plan, but it would provide an opportunity for choice work on center locations or other issues that come up in the first meeting. Members of the leadership team would play a key role in working with Nicole to construct choices around what residents want and the city can provide and present them to members of the community for deliberation. Leadership team members could moderate small table conversations once again (some training may be required for that duty) and push their groups to consider the trade-offs and consequences of their decisions. Managing expectations would be important here. How much influence would this deliberation really have on the project? That question would need to be asked before moving ahead with this second meeting. Neighborhood Representative Meetings Purpose: Once the individual neighborhoods get organized and up and running, it could be helpful for them to network with and mentor each other. When to start this depends on the timetable. But when appropriate, each Neighborhood Leadership Team should select a representative who will attend quarterly (?) meetings about the project. This could help the city get a broader, more comprehensive view of WeCAN and how it’s impacting the neighborhoods. It could also help build social capital and give rise to a different relationship between these communities and the city.
Appendix 6: Letters of Appreciation A. Letter of Appreciation from Gene Preuss, Achieving the Dream Director B. Letter of Appreciation from Nicole Robinson, Director of the Digital Inclusion Project for the City of Houston. An initiative by Mayor Bill White.
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002-1001 ▪ (713) 222-5308
November 23, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: I would like to express my appreciation for the extensive work of the University of Houston-Downtown Center for Public Deliberation during the Spring 2009 semester with the Achieving the Dream Dialogue-to Action Circles. The Achieving the Dream Dialogue-to-Action initiative involved the efforts of UHD students, Center for Public Deliberation Student Associates, staff, faculty, administrators, and Houston citizens to create and actualize a vision for the success for our college students. In the Spring of 2009, over 100 individuals from various ethnic, racial, religious, political backgrounds, representing a variety of roles in the community (staff, faculty, students, community members of various ranks) were involved or participated in a series of meetings (five meetings in total, each 2 hours each in length) known as “Dialogue-to-Action Circles.” The UHD Center for Public Deliberation launched the Dialogue-to-Action initiative in partnership with Achieving the Dream (ATD), the Dialogue-to-Action Circles immersed community members in an intensive visioning and planning process that included an in-depth analysis of the current achievement gap affecting college students, and ways in which all members of the internal and external UHD community might address these issue in order to help more college students succeed. Achieving the Dream is a grant-funded initiative that includes over 100 institutions of higher education. Although initially focused only on community colleges, the Houston Endowment made it possible for four-year universities in the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area to participate in the effort to increase student success. The Achieving the Dream criteria of student success are defined as getting students to:
1. Complete Developmental Courses and Transition to Credit-Bearing Courses
2. Enroll in and Complete Gatekeeper Courses
3. Complete Courses with a Grade of “C” or Better, and
4. Continue to constantly reenrollment at the University until they
5. Graduate
The Center for Public Deliberation at the University of Houston-Downtown originally participated in a series of focus groups aimed at issues surrounding student success led by co-director Dr. Thomas Workman in the Spring 2008 semester. Dr. Lawrence’s exceptional efforts with the Dialogue-to-Action Circles were planned based upon the requirement that Achieving the Dream participating institutions regularly conduct focus groups among the institutions’ stakeholders. The Dialogue-to-Action Circles took the focus group concept and expanded it into
more than simply discussing issues, and carried the discussion forward into bringing the issues to parties that would be responsible for making the changes happen.
The Dialogue-to-Action Circles attracted the attention of Achieving the Dream National Director Carol Lincoln, who singled out the program as a means of engendering broad engagement in a letter sent in mid-June 2009: “We commend UHD for the significant involvement of faculty and staff in support of the Achieving the Dream student success agenda. We are particularly impressed by the engagement of students and community through the University’s Dialogue to Action initiative.” Furthermore, she encouraged us to expand our work with the Center for Public Deliberation, advising us to “Look for ways to build on the work of the Dialogue to Action initiative, perhaps by designing community forums concentrating on Achieving the Dream or student success issues.” We are also excited that a group of students will make a presentation at the 2010 Achieving the Dream National Strategy Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, on their participation in the Dialogue-to-Action Circles.
In short, as the core team leader of the Achieving the Dream grant at the University of Houston-Downtown, I have been very happy for the cooperation we have had with the Center for Public Deliberation at UHD. We have reaped many benefits, and are thankful for the efforts of Dr. Lawrence. We hope that the Ketterling Foundation sees the benefits of continued support of the Center for Public Deliberation, and trust that the Center will continue to host important discussions on topics of serious import to the UHD community. Sincerely yours, Gene B. Preuss, PhD Achieving the Dream Core Team Leader Assistant Professor of History University of Houston-Downtown Department of Social Sciences 1 Main Street Houston, TX 77002 713/222-5308 preussg@uhd.edu
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