MINUTES
Regular Meeting - Board of Trustees
September 14, 1998
In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of the Austin Community College District convened in public session on Monday, September 14, 1998, at 6:05 p.m. in the Board Room (201) of the Highland Business Center of Austin Community College located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas 78752, with the following members present: Beverly Watts Davis, Chair/Presiding Officer; Allen Kaplan, Vice Chair; Hunter Ellinger, Secretary; Dr. Lillian J. Davis; Della May Moore; Rafael Quintanilla; Beverly S. Silas; and Dr. John Worley. Dr. Carol Nasworthy was absent.
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.
Work Session—Adjunct Faculty Policy
Agenda Item 6999
Draft Policy on Principles for the Use of Adjunct Faculty
(6:10-7:25 p.m.)
Ms. Davis introduced the proposed policy on Principles for the Use of Adjunct Faculty. Board members, Dr. Richard Fonte, Dr. Frank Friedman, Milton Gatewood, Donetta Goodall, Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman, John Herndon, Celeste May, Dr. Martha Oburn, Dolores Segura, Janet Valenza, and Tomi Welch discussed sections [7] long-term relationship; [8] new faculty; [9] access to instruction; [10] integration into the College; [11] community/industry connection; and [12] diversity of the proposed policy.
[Mrs. Moore left the meeting at 6:25 p.m.]
Ms. Davis expressed appreciation for the information provided by participants regarding the proposed policy and stated that this item will be included on the agenda for the October 5 meeting for possible action.
Citizen’s Communication
No one registered to address the Board.
Recognitions
Ms. Davis recognized the leadership and service of former association presidents: Mike Midgley, Full-Time Faculty Senate; Roslyn Wallace, Professional-Technical Association; and Margie Shelnutt, Classified Employees Association. Ms. Davis expressed appreciation from the College and Board of Trustees. Awards were presented to each by Ms. Davis.
Reports from Employee Associations
Full-Time Faculty Senate - Dolores Segura, President, introduced new association officers: Joe Lostracco, President-Elect; Laura Ore, Secretary-Treasurer; Dorothy Martinez, Parlimentarian; and Denise Anding, Reporter. She read and distributed a statement from the association and commented regarding meetings with Administration.
Adjunct Faculty Association - John Herndon, President, introduced new officers of the association: Janet Valenza, Vice President; Ann Patterson, Secretary-Treasurer. He spoke regarding optimism concerning the adjunct faculty policy.
Professional/Technical Employees Association - Roslyn Wallace, President, stated the new association president is Milton Gatewood. She expressed appreciation to the Board and Administration regarding support during the past year.
Classifed Employees Association - Celeste May, President, acknowledged the support of the Board and Administration.
Student Leadership Association - Crystal Ouzillou, President, provided information regarding student activities.
Ms. Davis advised that Report items would be moved on the agenda to follow the Items for Consent and Items for Discussion/Possible Action.
ITEMS FOR CONSENT
Ms. Davis introduced the consent agenda including:
Agenda Item 7000, Minutes of Board of Trustees Meetings: August 3, August 17, and August 28-29, 1998.
Recommendation: The Board of Trustees approve the minutes as presented.
Agenda Item 7001, Copier Contract
Recommendation: The Board of Trustees approve the contract for College copiers.
Agenda Item 7002, FY1999 Community Linkage Plan
Recommendation: The Board adopt the proposed plan as presented. Comments from the August 17 Board of Trustees meeting have been incorporated.
Agenda Item 7003, Proposed Amendment to Policy E-8. Tuition and Fee Rates
Recommendation: The Board of Trustees modify its policy on tuition and fee rates [E-8] for high school students within the ACC service area.
Beverly Silas moved and Rafael Quintanilla seconded that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote of 6-0.
Absent: Mrs. Moore and Dr. Nasworthy were absent from the meeting.
The Chair did not vote.
Agenda Item 7004, PLATO Developmental/WorkSkills Software Package
Recommendation: The Board of Trustees consider the recommendation of Administration to purchase the PLATO Developmental/WorkSkills Package from TRO Learning, Inc.
Ms. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Fonte, College President, and Dr. Frank Friedman, Executive Vice President for Academics and Student Affairs, provided information. This item will be on the agenda for possible action at the October 5, 1998, Board meeting.
Reports to the Board
Internal Audit Regular Report for the Period of April 1-July 31, 1998 - Jerry Miller, Vice President for Business Services, responded to questions from Board members regarding the report.
Effectiveness Measures—Comparison Report - Dr. Martha Oburn, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, discussed and distributed information regarding Legislative Budget Board (LBB) Performance Measures for Fall 1998, Comparative Data for Austin Community College and Selected Texas Community Colleges, Outcomes/Outputs.
Personnel Actions - Ms. Davis called attention to the August 1998 Personnel Actions listed in the agenda.
President’s Report
Mexico-International Trip - Dr. Fonte; Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman, Executive Vice President for Administration and Institutional Advancement; Dr. Frank Schorn, Director of International Programs; and Dr. Reed Peoples, Dean of Business Studies, provided information regarding a recent trip to Saltillo, Mexico. Details were provided regarding the purpose of the trip, identification of appropriate programs and schools; and outcomes from the visit. Dr. Guzman discussed and distributed information concerning Universidad Tecnologica de Coahuila. Dr. Peoples distributed information and advised that Austin Community College will host a series of conferences in partnership with the College of Accountants of Queretaro, Mexico, September 21-24, 1998, in Room 103.6 of the Highland Business Center.
[Ms. Davis left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Allen Kaplan, Vice Chair, became Presiding Officer.]
[Della May Moore returned to the dais at 8:15 p.m.]
Mr. Kaplan expressed appreciation for the information presented in the reports to the Board.
Mr. Kaplan called attention to the Information Item—Summary of Press Coverage.
Dr. Fonte distributed and discussed enrollment data for the Fall semester.
Announcements
There were no announcements.
Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
Adjournment
Having no motion before the Board, the September 14, 1998, Regular Meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Approved By
Hunter Ellinger, Secretary