Meeting & Agendas
Committee
Energy Advisory Committee
Date
09/05/2014
Status
Approved
Begin Time
11:30 am
End Time
01:30 pm
Location
Riverside Campus
Online/Remote Url
Members in attendance:
Vidal Almanza,
Alberto Quinonez,
Curtis Christian,
William Morrison,
Gerry Singleton,
Ray Cook,
Ryan Thompson,
Jaime Gomez,
Dennis Hechel,
Cathy Redson,
Troy Mills,
Hondo Powell,
Michael Ayala,
Juan Ontiveros,
Paul Potier
Members not in attendance:
N/A,
Andrew Valencia,
Jason Jecmenek,
Jerrell Adams,
Paul Elkins,
Fred Yebra,
Ron Modesty,
Leslie Libby,
Jason Sears,
Rob Rodriguez,
James Govea,
Shey Sabrypour,
James Hogue
Agenda:
1)
Description
Welcome and Introductions
Presenter
Dr. Alberto Quinonez
Minutes
The Workforce Education Advisory Committees at Austin Community College are business and industry representative groups that advice on curriculum development, instructor qualifications, equipment and facilities to prepare future graduates according to industry employment needs.
2)
Description
Objectives:
The 2013 Texas Legislature mandated that all community colleges ensure that the Associates degrees total credit hours equal to no more an no less than 60.
Presenter
Dr. Alberto Quinonez
Minutes
Preliminary work was done by the faculty and the advisory chair, Gerry Singleton, Pedernales Electric and Hondo Powerl, Bluebonnet, and the results will be presented at this meeting.
The purpose of this meeting is to present the proposed curricula that meet the 60 hour requirement and get feedback and approval from the Electronics Advisory Committee members.
3)
Description
Review the utility, power, and renewable specializations.
Presenter
Dr. Alberto Quinonez
Minutes
The committee had a productive discussion on how to change the degree plans. Mr. Bill Morrison presented a second version and Ms. Cathy Redson discussed her issues about the renewable energy specialization.
Mr. Hondo Powell moved to accept the Power and the Lineworker specialization as presented. Seconded by Mr. Gerry Singleton. All in favor had a show of hands and the motion was passed.
The committee suggested that the electronics department e-mail the two renewable energy proposals for a vote through email. This will be done in the next few weeks.
4)
Description
Additional Items
Presentation of student data
Presenter
Dr. Alberto Quinonez
Minutes
Presentation of student data (Alberto) Dr. Quiñonez presented data to the committee.
Other discussions Adjourn at 1:45 pm.
Guests:
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