MINUTES – Board of Trustees

Public Forum – Update on ACC Round Rock Campus

February 16, 2009

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, February 16, 2009, at 6:05 p.m. in Room B of the Round Rock Public Library located at 216 East Main Street, Round Rock, Texas, with the following members present: Ms. Nan McRaven, Chair/Presiding Officer; Ms. Veronica Rivera, Board Vice Chair [arrived at 6:20 p.m.]; Dr. James McGuffee, Board Secretary; Mr. Raul Alvarez [arrived at 6:07 p.m.]; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Mr. Tim Mahoney; Dr. Barbara P. Mink; and Mr. Jeffrey Richard [arrived at 6:15 p.m.]. Trustee John-Michael Cortez was absent from the meeting.

Others present were: Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, College President/CEO; Ms. Linda Young, ACC Special Assistant to the President for External Affairs; Ms. Julie Todaro, ACC; Ms. Soon Merz, ACC; Ms. Alice Farmer, ACC; Ms. Madeline Hatcher, Pflugerville ISD; Cory Styron, City of Round Rock; Susan Wheeler, ACC; Dan Dydek, ACC; Vickie Johnson, ACC; John R. Wynn, ACC; Jan King, ACC; Don Morris, ACC; Melissa Richardson, ACC; Rodney Wheeler, ACC; Tommy Cowan, Graeber, Simmons & Cowan; Sharyl Kincaid, ACC; KC Caliz, ACC; Susan Merrick, AT&T; Gaye Lynn Scott, ACC; Robert Willis; Robbin Gesch, Round Rock ISD; Kathleen Christensen, ACC; and Trish Phelps, ACC.

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 8562

Public Forum: Update on ACC Round Rock Campus

Chair Nan McRaven welcomed participants to the Forum and invited participation in the discussion. Trustees introduced themselves. Chair McRaven called attention to the increase in enrollments for Round Rock and across the Austin Community College District.

Mr. Ben Ferrell, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, called attention to the displays and provided an overview of the Round Rock Campus Project. He explained the Campus Master Plan for Closing the Gap. Mr. Ferrell noted that the Round Rock Campus would be the largest Campus in the Austin Community College District, and called attention to buildings in Phase I.

Mr. Midgley, Vice President for Workforce Education and Business Development, spoke regarding ACC instructional programs and services which would be available at the Round Rock Campus.

Dr. Mary Hensley, Executive Vice President for Campus Operations, introduced Dr. Luanne Preston, Executive Director of School Relations; Sharyl Kincaid, Executive Director, Tech Prep; Melissa Richardson, Director, College Connection; and Robbin Gesch, Director, Round Rock ISD. Dr. Hensley provided information regarding Dual Credit Classes, Early College Start, and College Connection.

Mr. Tommy Cowan of Graeber, Simmons, & Cowan, provided information regarding the opening of the Round Rock Campus in Fall 2010; hike and bike trails between campuses; green areas and pocket parks along County Road 112, and meetings with all entities in the area regarding shuttle services.

Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, College President and CEO, discussed the Federal economic stimulus package and potential opportunities for ACC.

Chair McRaven expressed appreciation to the participants for their attendance and invited further discussion with ACC staff following the meeting.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

There were no announcements.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the February 16, 2009, Public Forum of the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Approved By

Dr. James W. McGuffee, Board Secretary