Recognitions
Ms. Davis recognized Mrs. Donetta Goodall, ACC Associate Vice President for Academic Programs. Mrs. Goodall called attention to Earth Science Week, October 11-17, 1998, as declared by Texas Governor George W. Bush. Mrs. Goodall stated ACC faculty members were instrumental in organizing activities for ACC and the entire State. She introduced Dr. Robert Blodgett, Associate Professor, Geology Department, Northridge Campus of ACC. Dr. Blodgett acknowledged the contributions made by ALCOA's Sandow Mine in drilling a well on the Northridge Campus; Jan Smith of the ACC Marketing Department at the Rio Grande Campus for the brochure developed and distributed to approximately 22 public schools in the area; and Ron Johns, ACC geology instructor at the Riverside Campus, who worked to provide speakers to the public schools. Information from the well will be studied by ACC students and will appear on the Internet. A copy of the brochure entitled "Geological Sciences at Austin Community College was distributed. Mrs. Goodall cited the assistance of Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, Vice President of School Relations and Provost of Northridge and Open Campuses, with the project and stated that the Governor's Proclamation will be displayed at the Northridge Campus.

Citizen’s Communication
No one registered to address the Board.

Reports from Employee Associations

• Full-Time Faculty Senate - Joe Lostracco, President-Elect,discussed a recent meeting with Drs. Friedman and Culp regarding new student development model; the revised faculty development system; and cited concerns.
• Adjunct Faculty Association - John Herndon, President, expressed appreciation for approval of the Adjunct Faculty policy and spoke regarding the compensation policy.
• Professional/Technical Employees Association - Milton Gatewood, President, expressed appreciation to Dr. Friedman; distributed information concerning the association's review of information provided by Trustee John Worley regarding the proposed Compensation Policy; and spoke regarding open communication and activities of the association.
• Classified Employees Association - No report was presented.
• Student Leadership Association - Crystal Ouzillou expressed appreciation to Dr. Friedman and spoke regarding activities of the association including a recent leadership summit.

• Dr. Fonte stated that activities at the Eastview Campus are transitioning now from Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman, Executive Vice President for Administration and Institutional Advancement, and Dilip Anketell, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations, to Dr. Tyra Duncan-Hall, Provost of Central Austin Campuses. He said Dr. Duncan-Hall is facilitating the movement of people to Eastview. He indicated Dr. Duncan-Hall will provide information regarding the plan for the move and the status. He suggested that this information, in addition to the physical punch list, be provided at the next meeting. Ms. Davis expressed appreciation for the Eastview Walkthrough and requested that the archives at Eastview reflect the involvement of appropriate campus-area citizens.

Agenda Item 7025
Contract Award for Duplication and Printer Paper
Ms. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Guzman advised that the contract was divided into two contracts. She stated that campuses would have a set schedule for paper delivery. This item will be brought back for action at the December 7 meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Agenda Item 7026
Increasing ACC's Capacity to Respond to Community Needs
Ms. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Richard Fonte, College President, provided information concerning a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, November 9, 1998. He indicated that the meeting was very successful and that he believes the community is very supportive of Austin Community College and wants to ensure that ACC fulfills the needs of the community in workforce education and other priorities. Trustees discussed the meeting and commented regarding activities needed prior to a possible referendum. Trustees will provide names to Ms. Davis, prior to December 7, for formation of a citizen's committee to assist the Board in planning activities regarding needs of the community. Della May Moore will prepare the charge to the committee. The December 7 Board meeting will focus on this issue.

Agenda Item 7027
ACC Legislative Priorities
Allen Kaplan introduced the item and Dr. Fonte distributed information concerning the identification of two recommendations as legislative priorities:

Agenda Item 7028
Information on Board Policy Development
Board members discussed possible forums regarding student issues and compensation/benefits issues. A calendar will be established by the Chair at the December 7 meeting.

President’s Report
Dr. Fonte distributed correspondence to the Teacher Retirement System regarding persons simultaneously employed in two capacities which total more than fifty percent of a standard workload. Since these are two separate capacities involving employees who are performing as adjunct faculty members, and in addition, as part-time professional-technical employees, he inquired if these employees were covered under Provision 25.6, which covers service eligibility for membership. He said that TRS replied that such employees are subject to the combined employment rule contained in Section 25.6 and are, therefore, eligible for health insurance. He expressed appreciation to the Board for their willingness to allow instructional associates positions.

Announcements
Ms. Davis stated there will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, December 14, regarding evaluation of the President and a Board self-evaluation.

Adjournment
Having no motion before the Board, the November 16, 1998, meeting of the Committee of the Whole of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Approved By