In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees of Austin Community College convened in public session on Tuesday, January 19, 1999, at 7:45 p.m. in the Phoenix Ballroom of the DoubleTree Hotel located at 6505 I-35 North, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Beverly Watts Davis, Chair/Presiding Officer; Allen Kaplan, Vice Chair; Lillian Davis; Della May Moore; Carol Nasworthy; Rafael Quintanilla; Beverly Silas; and John Worley. Hunter Ellinger, Secretary, 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.

Ms. Davis called upon Gus Garcia, a member of the Founding Board of Trustees for Austin Community College. Mr. Garcia provided a historical review of the founding and accomplishments of ACC and his expectations for the future of the College.

Ms. Davis provided comments regarding the new Eastview Campus and introduced Austin Community College President Richard Fonte. Dr. Fonte stated it is the desire of Austin Community College to continue adjusting and meeting the needs of the community. He solicited comments from participants concerning the current focus of the College, other constituencies on which ACC should focus, and how the institution should evolve. He stressed the importance of gathering this information from elected officials in order to be responsive to the total community.

Councilman Gus Garcia stated the community needs to fund the College more than five cents and stated he anticipates community support for a tax increase.

Dr. Guzman discussed information provided to participants including materials given to constituencies regarding the College, Adjunct Faculty Fair, the recently organized Citizens' Advisory Committee, Spring enrollment figures, courses offered at the new Eastview Campus, the College's commitment to adult education, Historically Underutilized Business vendors, summary of ACC's employee population, and maps of the service area and taxing district. She solicited assistance in attracting additional qualified adjunct faculty.

Participants discussed the materials and provided the following comments:

• Bring student demographics in line with city demographics;
• Partner city and county with ACC to provide additional revenues for the adult education program;
• Advancement of individuals who complete a GED/ESL program into the academic program;
• Transportation of students from Leander to ACC campuses;
• Greater marketing of ACC and its programs including video/area cable transmission and door-to-door marketing;
• Provide classes on public school campuses to make the ACC more visible;
• Meet with new private industries concerning employee training programs;
• Connect far South Austin to ACC--possibly through public service announcements, both short-term and long-term;
• Continue child care service to allow students to attend classes, and child development programs to permit these children to develop;
• Cost of tuition at ACC is prohibitive for many students; and
• Need to step up as a community to fund the College;

Board members and Dr. Fonte expressed appreciation to Beverly Griffith, member of the Capital Metro Board, for her assistance in addressing and securing shuttle service between the three Central Austin campuses.

Ms. Davis expressed appreciation to participants for their attendance and the suggestions provided to assist Austin Community College in future endeavors to meet the needs of the community. She stated ACC will move forward assertively to ensure accessibility to all students.