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.

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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

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Egbueno Oge video confirmed

Barrero Vivian video confirmed

Angelee Kumar video confirmed

Kennedy Chuck video confirmed

YarboroughBrian video confirmed

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l

Str

eet

Hou

ston

, 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

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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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Se les pide a los residentes de Houston formar parte de este foro para compartir su punto de vista y a la vez escuchar lasperspectivas de otras personas. Se desea obtener una variedad de profesionales, afiliaciones políticas, razas, etnicidades, yniveles económicos. Todos están bienvenidos. Entre más diversas sean las opiniones que expresemos, mejor serán las decisionestomadas por la comunidad. En este foro las personas compartirán sus experiencias en grupos pequeñun reporte sobre lasituación. ¡Necesitamos de tus experiencias, opiniones e intereses! ¡Ven y añade tu voz a esta conversación!

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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.

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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? ________________________________

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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)

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¿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.

Appendix 1L: Student Essays

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

Appendix 2C

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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.

Continued on Page 2Continued on Page 5

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