In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole of the Austin Community College District convened in public session on Monday, June 15, 1998, at 6:02 p.m. in the Board Room (201) of the District Administrative Offices located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Allen Kaplan, Vice Chair/Presiding Officer; Hunter Ellinger, Secretary; Della May Moore; Carol Nasworthy; Rafael Quintanilla; Beverly Silas [arrived at 7:15 p.m.], and John Worley. Absent were: Beverly Watts Davis, Chair, and Lillian Davis.

It is further found and determined that in accordance with the policies and orders of this Board, the notice of this meeting has been posted and return thereof made pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, and there has been full compliance with the terms and provisions of said act, including the timely posting of the subjects of this meeting.

Vice Chair Allen Kaplan welcomed members of the Higher Education Committee of the Elgin Chamber of Commerce: Ernest Bogart, Jimmy Ferguson, Annie Lee Haywood, Kay Wing, and Patricia Parkhill. Dr. Fonte, College President, stated the purpose of the dialogue was to discuss the Elgin community’s school-to-work/school-to-college needs and expectations of Austin Community College. Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, Vice President for School Relations and Provost of Northridge and Open Campuses, provided an update regarding past discussions and meetings with Elgin concerning ACC’s desire to better serve the community. Information was provided regarding the availability of partnerships, and "Early Start" college programs. Elgin representatives discussed with Board members current program offerings and the support of their community for Austin Community College. Representatives commended ACC for its excellent reputation and for being a very viable option for area students.

Participants identified the following needs for the Elgin community:

• Educational programs to enhance the community;
• Availability and affordability of educational offerings for all citizens;
• Increased marketing of ACC/programs;
• Healthcare and criminal justice courses;
• Determining which courses should be offered in Elgin; and
• Possible shared use of high school, if courses were offered in Elgin.

As follow-up, Dr. Kinslow agreed to provide copies of the community and business survey which was used in Williamson County for the Multi-Institutional Teaching Center (MITC) and to work with the Committee to adapt it for use in Elgin. Also, the group will work on Early College Start implementation for next spring.

Vice Chair Allen Kaplan expressed appreciation to the Elgin representatives for the valuable information provided to Austin Community College regarding community and student educational needs.

Mr. Kaplan recognized and presented Trustee Della May Moore with a plaque on behalf of the Association of Community College Trustees, in recognition of valuable service as the 1998 State Chair of the Texas Association of Community College Trustees.

Mr. Kaplan introduced the item and Richard Fonte discussed the twelve (12) objectives to be achieved in the 1999 budget. Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman, Vice President for Administration and Institutional Advancement, described the budget review process and provided information concerning the work of the Budget Priorities Committee.

[Trustee Beverly Silas left the meeting at 8:30 p.m.]

Dr. Frank Friedman, Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, presented budget information regarding the campuses and disciplines. Jerry Miller discussed the FY97 and FY98 budgets, the proposed 1999 budget, and responded to questions from Board members.

Dr. Fonte requested comments and input from Board members prior to the July 6 Board meeting.

No report was presented.

There were no announcements.

Having no motion before the Board, the June 15, 1998, meeting of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:46 p.m.