October 7, 2002

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 on Monday, October 7, 2002, at 5:53 p.m. in Room 502 of the Highland Business Center of Austin Community College located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Rafael Quintanilla/Presiding Officer; Barbara Mink, Vice Chair; Allen Kaplan, Board Secretary; Lillian J. Davis; Beverly Silas, and John Worley.

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.

Briefing Topic: Association of Community College Trustees [Rafael Quintanilla]

Chair Quintanilla provided a summary of the sessions and the information presented during the Annual Meeting of the Association of Community College Trustees held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 17-21, 2002, including: a session for new presidents; venue of Board meetings; agenda should reflect what Board members want to talk about; ethics; theme of the day—servants; abstaining; Roberts Rules of Order; discussion on policy governance; strategic planning; marketing; and media.

Trustee Lillian Davis attended a Datatel session and a presentation by competitor. She also attended presentations on: who is on the team and what kind of things are covered; trio grants; culture of the college to pass a bond election; fundraising; and planning for the next generation.

Trustee Beverly Silas attended a Senate meeting and a presentation regarding board retreats—professional development of the Board. She advised that Trustees are being heard and information is being presented at workshops. She stated that Trustees need to be involved in the Board of the Association of Community College Trustees. Currently, there is only one representative from Texas, Kitty Boyle.

Linda Young, Governmental Relations and Special Assistant to the President, attended a session regarding funding an election; campaign for tax and bond elections; and FiberLounge which is available for use from Datatel.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the October 7, 2002, Briefing Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

Approved By

Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary