MINUTES

Briefing Session - Board of Trustees

October 21, 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 21, 2002, at 5:55 p.m. in the Student Commons of the Cypress Creek Campus of Austin Community College located at 1555 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, Texas, with the following members present: Rafael Quintanilla/Presiding Officer; Barbara Mink, Vice Chair; Lillian Davis; John Hernandez; Nan McRaven; and Beverly Silas.  Trustees Beverly Watts Davis, Allen Kaplan and John Worley were absent from the Briefing.

 

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:  Early College Start

Chair Quintanilla introduced Dr. Mary Hensley, Associate Vice President for Instructional Support Services.  Dr. Hensley expressed appreciation to the Board for the partnership with area independent school districts, and provided information regarding the Early College Start program.  Dr. Hensley introduced Dr. Luanne Preston, Director of the Early College Start program.  Dr. Preston spoke regarding organization and value of the program including enrollments, growth/return rate, entry to Austin Community College/transition to higher education, estimated program costs/revenues, and future of the program.  Drs. Hensley and Preston responded to questions from Trustees.  Chair Quintanilla and Trustees expressed appreciation for the information presented regarding the Early College Start program at Austin Community College.

 

Adjournment

The October 21, 2002, Board Briefing Session was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

 

Approved By

Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary