MINUTES – Board of Trustees

Forum with Health Care Organizations

Monday, March 24, 2008

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, March 24, 2008, at 6:35 p.m. in the Board Room (201) of the Highland Business Center of the Austin Community College District located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin., Texas. The following members were present: Mr. John F. Hernandez, Chair/Presiding Officer; Ms. Nan McRaven, Board Vice Chair; Dr. James W. McGuffee, Board Secretary; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Dr. Barbara Mink; Mr. Jeffrey Richard; and Ms. Veronica Rivera. Trustees Lillian J. Davis and Rafael Quintanilla were absent from the meeting.

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.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

Agenda Item 8430

Board Community Forum with Health Care Organizations

Chair Hernandez welcomed participants to the Forum. Trustees and participants introduced themselves. Participants included:

· Dr. Marcus Lines, Austin Radiological Association, Medical Advisor, ACC Radiology Program

· Yvonne VanDyke, VP Clinical Education Center at Brackenridge, Seton Family of Hospitals, ACC ADN Advisory Committee

· State Representative Donna Howard

· Geronimo Rodriguez, VP Diversity and Community Outreach, Seton Family of Hospitals

· Ana Mejia-Dietche, Director, Health Industry Screening Committee

· Trish Young Brown, CEO, Travis County Health District, Travis County Healthcare District

· John Sneed, Director, Williamson County EMS, ACC EMS Professions Advisory Committee,

· Debbie Cox, Central Texas Medical Center

· Leonette Toone, Chair, Texas Occupational Therapy Association, ACC OTA Advisory Committee

· Mark Clayton, Senior VP Strategic Planning & Development, St. David’s HealthCare

· Judy Fiene, Chief Nurse Executive, Austin State Hospital

· Cynthia Colovas, Director of Health Information Management, St. David’s Medical Center – North, ACC Medical Coding Advisory Committee

· Kate Henderson, VP Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Seton Family of Hospitals

· Chris Fowler, Program Director, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

· Paul Dubiel, Director, Medical Imaging, Seton Family of Hospitals, ACC Radiology Advisory Committee

· Emily Rahe, Clinical Education Director, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital

· Gail Acuna, Director, Workforce Development, St. David’s HealthCare

Chair Hernandez introduced Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, College President/CEO. Dr. Kinslow provided information regarding Critical Regional Needs for Health Care Workers; ACC Matters to Our Region; ACC Health Science Programs; Annual Admission to ACC Health Science Programs; Health Care Programs at ACC – Ensuring Quality; Health Care Programs; and ACC’s Challenges.

Dr. Kinslow commented on ACC programs, partnerships, and planned expansions. Participants participated in a dialogue session regarding ACC’s Role in Supporting Regional Health Care.

Chair Hernandez and Dr. Kinslow expressed appreciation to all participants for their attendance and the valuable information provided.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the March 24, 2008, meeting of the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

There were no announcements.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the March 24, 2008, Forum of the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Approved By

Dr. James W. McGuffee, Board Secretary