Meeting & Agendas

Discussion: TSI - ASAC • In November, ASAC approved 3 new courses to be added to the TSI-approved course list. Courses on this list can be used for TSI completion in the appropriate subject area(s).  HUMA-1301: Intro to Humanities listed in the list as the general title: Humanities: Prehistory to Renaissance  PSYC-2301: Intro. to Psychology  SOCI-1301: Intro. to Sociology • ASAC has asked AAC to review the use of the core curriculum (with appropriate prerequisites) to replace the TSI-approved list. They would like for us to submit a recommendation, with our reasoning and data; preferably during this academic year. For consideration: During the November 2021 ASAC meeting, Dr. Matthew Daude Laurents presented a recommendation to use the courses on the Core Curriculum to determine TSI readiness in place of the more condensed current TSI approved course List. As a result, Mike Midgley requested that the AAC provide additional information and data to ASAC to support this recommendation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/136lRfKpsxL436GqlMRYjR_a4RZBPTy5b/view?usp=sharing (ASAC Meeting Recording) Recommended action items with feedback due to AAC via email by March 8th: 1). listen to ASAC recording, read minutes to gain more context of the conversation; 2). compare TSI-approved course list with Core Curriculum; 3). what data is needed to help with this discussion? 4). Should we request a presentation from Dr. Matthew Daude Laurents to get the additional information and request data he may have? 5). discuss via email before meeting and establish additional recommendations before the next AAC meeting scheduled for March 25th. https://catalog.austincc.edu/academic-planning/core-curriculum-general-education/core-curriculum-course-list/

Decisions/Actions: For consideration: Assessment & Advising Committee (AAC) to serve as the Testing Center Exceptions Workgroup which aligns with AAC functions (1 & 8). In accordance with the functions as defined, the AAC recommendations would be submitted through the appropriate Council. Recommended action items with feedback due to AAC via email by March 8th: 1). Review the Testing Center Workgroup Report Miguel and Holly shared. If AAC is designated as the Testing Center Exceptions Workgroup/Committee: 1). Kate will share faculty senate discussion points; 2). Kay will share student input; 3). What factors should be considered since the Testing Center Workgroup Recommendations were made in 2019? - COVID, course offerings, testing services restructure.

Kay Trent motioned to move March minutes to Final Approved Miguel DeLeon seconds the motion.