Meeting & Agendas

Discussion: The committee reviewed the Sept meeting minutes. Decisions/Actions: Motion for approval of minutes was made by Kisha Barrett, motion second by Nina Almasy. The approved minutes will be posted in the SRRC meeting repository

Discussion: Dr. Kinney asked for volunteers for the following SRRC subcommittees. • “Advocate Program” • Academic Integrity • Outreach/Marketing • Student Conduct Conference Decisions/Actions: The following is a list of SRRC members who will be part of those subcommittees. Please contact Jocelyne Arizpe, if you would like to be added to any of the mentioned subcommittees. • “Advocate Program” o Kristine Elderkin o Dorado Kinney o Desiree Leistiko • Academic Integrity o Jim Boullosa o Kisha Barrett o Emily Olson o Nina Almasy • Outreach/Marketing o Kay Trent o Saliyah Parker o Charity Benford o Jennifer Browning o Patty Zuniga • Student Conduct Conference o Troy Jefferson o Patty Zuniga o Kisha Barrett o Kay Trent o Charity Benford

Discussion: Dr. Kinney informed the committee about the new Open Carry Law and how it will affect the ACC Campus Carry policy. Decisions/Actions: District Police will be having a training regarding this agenda item for the Student Affairs department. Dr. Kinney will be adding the SRRC members to the training. This training will be recorded for those members who are unable to attend.

Discussion: Patty Zuniga presented the proposed changes to the SRRC functions. Decisions/Actions: 1. A copy of the proposed functions will be sent out to the committee for comment and review. 2. The committee will discuss the proposed functions at the November meeting. 3. Nina Almasy proposed to add “Outline alternative options available to faculty other than filing a student complaint.”

Discussion: Patty presented the draft 1.04.006 Student Standards of Conduct Guidelines and Procedures. The document shows proposed edits/additions to the current G/P. Decisions/Actions: 1. The committee will receive a copy of the draft 1.04.006 Student Standards of Conduct Guidelines and Procedures. The document will be open for review/comments. 2. SGA members/representatives will have to be trained on what it means to be a member of the judicial review panel. 3. SGA members are asked to be on any Academic Integrity panels on the academic side. Any SGA representative that participates on these panels must complete the Campus Security Authority training (online). Kristine will email Kay to obtain a list of SGA members who are completing the training. 4. Kristine Elderkin will be training the committee on Clery.

Discussion: Patty gave a quick overview of the 2nd Student Conduct Conference. The conference is set to occur June of 2022 at the HLC campus. The conference is for anyone who works with Student Conduct, Compliance or behavioral. Registration will be open the central Texas area, there will be a small registration fee for in person. The conference may be a hybrid model with in person and virtual sessions available. Decisions/Actions: SRRC members volunteered to be a part of the committee for the 2nd Student Conduct Conference. The committee is set to meet before the 2021 holidays. This year the SGA representatives will be asked to co-present with a Dean or Faculty member. For more information or questions regarding the conference please contact, Patty Zuniga, pzuniga@austincc.edu. The following is a list of those who are currently part of the committee. o Troy Jefferson o Patty Zuniga o Kisha Barrett o Kay Trent o Charity Benford

Discussion: The committee discussed the Student Rights and Responsibilities information that is currently in the Student Handbook. The committee would like to work on promoting a more inclusive environment. Example of Nursing department handbook wording, shared by Nina Almasy during the meeting. Austin Community College (ACC) Professional Nursing Department is committed to a culture of civility, safety, and inclusivity that embraces all individuals. According to the American Nurses Association (2019), registered nurses in the healthcare continuum and academia have an ethical, moral, and legal responsibility to treat registered nurses and all members of the health care team, health care consumers, families, and communities with dignity and respect to provide a healthy and safe environment. In addition, Nursing students encompass the professional nursing role and, as representatives of ACC, shall exhibit and practice civil behaviors. Incivility is defined as the “disregard and insolence for others, causing an atmosphere of disrespect, intimidation, conflict, and stress,” and the most serious being a threat or causing harm to another (Clark, 2008) and is not tolerated. Together, we will support a collaborative, equitable, and professional teaching and learning environment for all. Decisions/Actions: 1) The committee will review the Student Handbook and will make edit suggestions to include what a student should do and not just what a student should not do. 2) This project will not be a part of a subcommittee, this project will stay with the entire SRRC. 3) Dr. Kinney will work on having Dr. Samuel Echevarria-Cruz and Mr. Larry Davis come present. 4) The committee will work on naming this project. Dr. Kinney suggested “Civility” or “Common Ground”.