Meeting & Agendas

Mr. Hildebrand updated the board about TCLEOSE’s rules regarding advisory board requirements including Article 215.6, 215.7 and 215.9 and provided the required handouts for the board members. 1) Establish and maintain an advisory board 2) Advisory board make-up 3) Election of chairman 4) Meetings & minutes 5) Advisement on curriculum, commission rules, training needs, types, frequency and location of courses 6) Standards of admissions, prerequisites, minimum and maximum class size, attendance and retention of students. Handouts on future course schedule, course syllabi, course descriptions, list of instructors, locations, times, dates and other course plans to be discussed. These plans must be considered and approved by board. Discussed pass/fail rate and current status (Handout letter from TCLEOSE). Discussed enrollment into Certificate program Action: Motion to adopt future course schedule, course syllabi, course descriptions, list of instructors, locations, times, dates and other course plans (Item 5) was made by Judge Beth Smith; 2nd by Mr. David Jaso

The Criminal Justice Department has reviewed the courses and hours taught in the DPS academy and returned their request for analysis to Captain Hester with request for clarification of in two areas (courts/ethics). Action: Motion not required

Professor Hildebrand provided information related to current enrollment statistics and trends. Enrollment has been moving upward over the past four years with more increases anticipated in the future. Fall term 2010 broke all earlier enrollment records for the CRJ Department (1100+). Hildebrand noted the Certificate program (TCLEOSE Sequence courses) is also gaining enrollments. Mr. Hildebrand also informed the board that the new Round Rock Campus has filled every class at the campus for the next two terms and adding any additional classes to that location is not possible. Action: None

Mr. Toler informed the board that the Student Success Initiative is currently identifying where the college is losing students in each department. Mr. Toler will be attending a data retreat for data collection, analysis and use on October 29, 2010. Action: None

Chief Dixon, with Austin Community College Police Department, proposed for a cooperative effort to offer various training at ACC for in service training courses that are not offered anywhere else. Mr. Leathers informed Asst. Chief Dixon that there are mechanisms already in place to facilitate trainings through ACC’s Continuing Education Department. Mr. Gideon also informed Asst. Chief Dixon and the board that TABC is capable of providing that same training as well. Action: None

Mr. Hildebrand thanked TABC for honoring Armando Medina, ACC Texas Peace Officer Certification Program Graduate, who was killed in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Pearson gave a brief description of why Mr. Medina was honored by TABC. Action: None

Mr. Leathers recommended that due the increased enrollment and the increased requirements of the Texas Peace Officer Certification mandated by TCLEOSE, that Dept. Chair Hildebrand submit a request to hire another full time faculty member. Mr. Leathers called for a motion from the board to endorse the addition of another full time faculty member to the Criminal Justice Dept. Action: Mr. Earl Pearson made the motion to add another full time faculty member; Mr. Jaso 2nd that motion

Mr. Jaso made motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Pearson 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 2:33pm.