MINUTES

Board Briefing and

Monthly Work Session - Board of Trustees

November 19, 2001

In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College District convened in public session at a Board Briefing and monthly Work Session on Monday, November 19, 2001, at 5:45 p.m. in Building 2000, Room 2155 of the Austin Community College Northridge Campus located at 11928 Stonehollow Drive, Austin, Texas 78758, with the following members present: Board Chair Lillian Davis; Vice Chair Beverly Silas; Trustees Della May Moore, Barbara Mink, and Rafael Quintanilla.

Board Briefing Session Topic:

Human Resources Update - Full-Time Faculty Hiring Processes

Dr. Davis introduced the topic. Dr. Steve Kinslow, Executive Vice President, and Dr. Gerry Tucker, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, provided a handout on "Guidelines for Hiring Full-Time Faculty" and discussed: the Application Process and Packet; Diversity; Interview Process; Reporting; Roles and Responsibilities; Interviewing Strategies; Employment Process Checklist; and Information on Strategies for the Effective Recruitment of Diverse Faculty and Diversity in Community Colleges. Dr. Kinslow and Dr. Tucker responded to questions from Trustees.

Trustees expressed appreciation to Dr. Kinslow and Dr. Tucker for the information provided.

Recess

Dr. Davis recessed the meeting at 6:07 p.m. and stated the meeting would reconvene in Building 4000, Room 4136, at 6:15 p.m.

Reconvene

Dr. Davis reconvened the November 19, 2001, Board Work Session at 6:15 p.m. in Building 4000, Room 4136 of the Northridge Campus of Austin Community College, pursuant to Texas Government Code 551. Present were: Lillian Davis, Chair/Presiding Officer; Board Vice Chair Beverly Silas; Beverly Watts Davis [arrived at 6:55 p.m.]; Allen Kaplan; Barbara Mink; Della May Moore; Carol Nasworthy; and Rafael Quintanilla. Dr. John Worley, Secretary, was absent.

Agenda Item 7439

Dialogue: Austin Libraries of the Future Taskforce - Areas of Cooperation

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Steve Kinslow, Executive Vice President, provided an overview of current library services available at Austin Community College. He introduced Julie Todaro, Dean of Library Services. Dr. Todaro spoke regarding the Task Force Report from the Austin Libraries for the Future, provided information concerning ACC libraries, and responded to questions from Trustees. Dr. Todaro introduced Brenda Branch, Director of Austin Libraries. Ms. Branch discussed the Austin Libraries of the Future Task Force and introduced Dave Shaw, Austin Library Foundation. Participants discussed possible collaboration and partnerships.

Dr. Davis expressed appreciation to Dr. Kinslow, Dr. Todaro, Ms. Branch, and Mr. Shaw for participation in the dialogue and for the valuable information presented.

Agenda Item 7440

Dialogue: Student Government Association - Support Services and Student Life

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Kinslow provided an overview of the Campus-Based Student Support Services designed to help students succeed in achieving their educational goals. The following individuals participated in a dialogue with Trustees regarding student life and services at Austin Community College: Students--Harley Stennis, Jose Contreras, Annie Betz; Staff--Nate Chua, Terry O'Connor, Stacey Wooten, Cheryl Richards, Terry Bazan, Linda Kluck, and Kay Rhodes.

Dr. Davis expressed appreciation to students and staff for the valuable information provided.

[Trustee Rafael Quintanilla left the meeting at 8:30 p.m.]

Agenda Item 7441

Learning Labs and Campus-Based Tutoring

Dr. Davis stated that discussion of this item was postponed.

Agenda Item 7442

Bonds Refinancing

Dr. Davis stated that this item was pulled from the agenda.

Agenda Item 7443

Food Services RFP

Dr. Davis introduced the item. George DeTuccio, Vice President, provided information regarding the proposed food services contracts and responded to questions from Trustees. This item will be included on the December 3 agenda.

Agenda Item 7444

Property and Liability Insurance Contract

Dr. Davis introduced the item. George DeTuccio provided information and responded to questions from Trustees concerning the proposed insurance contract. This item will be included on the December 3 Board agenda.

Agenda Item 7445

Videoconference Expansion and Upgrade

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Ron Brey, Associate Vice President for Instructional Research and Technology, explained that this activity is part of a TIF grant and would provide for upgrading of ACC systems and expansion of ACC services. This item will be included on the December 3 Board agenda.

Agenda Item 7446

South Austin Campus Advisory Committee - Preliminary Discussion

Dr. Davis introduced the item and Dr. Richard Fonte, College President, stated two names would be solicited from each Trustee at the December 3 Board meeting of persons who would like to serve on an advisory group for the South Austin campus. It is expected that the advisory group will meet in January and continue for six to eight months. He explained that this committee would provide information regarding the needs of South Austin.

Agenda Item 7447

South Austin Campus

Dr. Davis introduced the item and George DeTuccio stated the proposed Resolution would permit the College to use existing funds from the General Fund and later reimburse those funds from proceeds of a future bond issue. He said the Reimbursement Resolution would be necessary to comply with the Internal Revenue Code and Texas State law. This item will be presented at a later date--probably in January--to explore options.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

· Beverly Silas shared information regarding the UN Posters designed by ACC students.

· Beverly Watts Davis extended congratulations to Beverly Silas who was elected Chair of the Texas Association for Community College Trustees.

· Allen Kaplan praised Shelly Brammer, ACC drama instructor, on the performance of "Celebrate".

Meeting Review

Trustees commented regarding the meeting:

What we did well: 5-- very good, glad that we had another session with students; 5--very good meeting; 4 1/2; 5; good meeting, productive; 4--really want to have a dialogue with students, there were not many here.

What we can do better: No comments.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the November 19, 2001, monthly Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

Approved By

John B. Worley, Secretary