Meeting & Agendas

Meeting was called to order at 9:00am by Chair, Jack H.; and introductions were made by all. Tom (representative from Park University) volunteered to serve as Vice-Chair. Members drew for length of terms to serve and the results were: 4 year term - Tom, Stephanie, and LaDonna Tavernier (another member drew for her); 3 year term - Liz S., Jack, and Sandra; 2 year term – Tommie, Ilana (another member drew for her) and Tammy.

It was noted that these minutes represented the 2011-2012 academic year. Minutes were approved with the following corrections: members reported that the meeting included information about the title change for 2 courses, (1) Special Problems of Youth, and (2) Ethics for Social Service Professionals. Also, correction was made to the minutes under New Business (E) should read: “Elizabeth H. shared their CE classes are also not meeting financial aid requirements” and strike “guidelines”.

Liz C. reported significant improvements in D/F/W rates in the 4 courses chosen for the SSI (faculty coach) project. (See attached handout.) Rick updated the group on Human Services club activities. Jack expressed how exciting growth is from last year to this year in the participation level.

Rick T. presented information on Texas A&M Commerce as a transfer option and provided a handout of their program. Liz C. explained the purpose of Instructional Program Review and invited all board members to the SWOT scheduled for Jan. 9, 2013 from 1-4 pm. Liz C. explained the Discipline Assessment Cycle and reported that we are looking at internship evaluation data and student success on specific issues. Liz C. reported that Substance Abuse Prevention II is now in the curriculum as an elective. She then reported information on class limits and the Advisory Board strongly recommends that all advanced classes have an enrollment limit of 22. Liz S. talked about the certification board changes to require BA level students to have 5 TR classes instead of 4. We are requesting a course change to be in line with Texas State University and to serve the students seeking to meet the new standards. Motion was made and approved. Changes in the Deaf Services Certificate are needed because one course from another department is no longer offered. Members reviewed the proposed changes, a motion was made and approved to accept the changes.

Elizabeth H. suggested that we market the CE courses better. She is retiring in December but will work on this before she leaves. Tom A. reported that he is representing Park University every Tues. from 9-1:00 at the Rio Grande Campus (RGC) and that Mandy J. Goerger is now a Program Specialist. Meeting adjourned at 10:30AM.