Meeting & Agendas

Lorenzo Delfino called the meeting to order and everyone introduced themselves. Present were Pedro Barrera, III, Kathy Baumbach, Nikki Clark, Geri Davenport, Susan Diamond, Eileen Klein, Lorenzo Delfino, Glynda Moon, Barbara Powell, Michele Richards, Edward Rodriguez, Mark Webster, Kesa Wilson and Kathy Cook.

Kathy Baumbach had handouts showing the PAE results from the class of December 2005 and August 2006. Everyone present deciminated the results. Everyone who took the national exam passed. Not many people take the national exam because of the cost - $300. Seton reimburses or prepays for the exam. Everyone who took the national exam passed; but there weren\'t very many people taking the exam. It is thought that possibly the price ($300) might be a factor. Also, the graduate knows they can work without a license at this time.

Barbara Powell passed out copies of clinical sites with evaluation points and comments from the students. Nikki Clark suggested a preceptor be with one student for about a week, and then change. While the suggestion sounds good, there are several problems that can create problems, i.e., personality, days off, etc.

SRGT 1391 - Special Topics in Surgical Technology-Orthopedic and SRGT 1392 - Special Topics in Surgical Technology-Vascular Surgery will not be offered after this graduating class. This will leave 3 hours free in the degree plan. Eileen klein suggested not filling those hours in because the college is looking at the core curriculum and may make some changes.

It was suggested that the absence/tardy policy should change. It would mean a \'\'no attendance\'\' policy for lecture and lab, but the current absence/tardy policy for clinicals will stay the same. More students are absent on test day than any other time. That means the faculty must make up a new test and administer it.

During the discussion, it was stated that 2 classes a year is not too many on the job market at the same time. Austin area will end up with 5 new hospitals and someone is always looking for a surgical technologist.

Students have stated that they would like to have more time to learn and work with a \'\'C\'\' arm, microscope and laser. These items are located at some clinical sites; maybe someone can persuade them to give a class covering these items. It was also suggested that students come in on their off day to learn more about these procedures.