Meeting & Agendas

Previous discussions regarding 'training' for higher level BEI testing has not begun; it will be coordinated with Continuing Education (the Board reiterated the need is critical). Recent articles in the news about ACC were discussed. Action Assigned To: HUSE and Continuing Education Departments

Presently, there are 30 students in the IPP and 310 students are in ASL classes. One-third of IPP graduates have gone into the field of educational Interpreting; one-third are employed by ACC and one-third are doing community interpreting. Byron reported that Nathie has done a great job of turning out high quality ASL students which ultimately benefits the IPP. SACS is now requiring standardized syllabi. We will begin usage of standardized syllabi Spring 2003. Nathie reported there is new curriculum for teaching ASL levels I-III to high school students. The curriculum includes a CD-ROM, teaching style methods, homework the students will need, etc. and will be available April 2003. Action Taken: Nathie will soon share additional information with department Adjuncts who teach ASL to high school students.

Internship sites - John advised ACC has mentorships available for ASL level I-III students. Nancy stated AISD does not have an official mentoring program, but they do have 'team' interpreting and she would be happy to incorporate ACC interpreters. Ginger suggested the same be done in Round Rock ISD. John recommended students create a portfolio to send to potential employers prior to graduation (i.e., a videotape with both educational and community interpreting). Action Taken: Byron will follow-up with AISD and RISD; and he will also add the portfolio notation to Internship class requirements.

High school visits will continue but most students hear about the IPP by word-of-mouth. Action Taken: Nancy will provide Byron with a list of AISD high school ASL teachers.

ACC, Byron and Nathie have produced a set of three videos that provide students with necessary ASL vocabulary. Positive results can already be seen since its initiation during the Fall 2002 semester. Sign Enhancers, Inc. has approached ACC about distributing the videos nationwide (a DVD is planned for the future).

IPP Advisory Board Chair, Cathy Williams, will be in attendance at Monday's October 7, 2002 meeting to provide support for additional ACC interpreting needs. Fliers for the 'ASL, The Basics' videotapes will also be available for the Board of Trustees.

An overview was provided and a brief discussion was held regarding responses to seven questions generated by the ACC Board of Trustees and the EVP of Academic Affairs.

No changes at this time.