Meeting & Agendas

Richard Armenta, Tobin Quereau, Cathy Angel, Dahlia Anzaldua, Terry Bazan, Mariano Diaz-Miranda, Loretta Edelen, Raja Faris, Vida Forrest y Salazar, K. Leigh Hamm Forell, Mary Harris, Andrea Hinojosa, Lisa Malan, Marie-Line McGhee, Emma Moore, Mike Reid, Stacey Stover, Carol Townsend, Tobin Wiegand, Voncille Wright, Cleaburn Zwernemann, Richard Griffiths

Gustavo Cepparo, Kathleen Christiansen, Sharon Frederick, Theresa Harkins, Deanna Johnson, Susan Jones, Soon Merz, Jean Montgomery, Quevarra Moten, Javier Olguin, Luanne Preston, Marvilyn Reyes, Stewart Sachers, Hazel Ward

1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve minutes by Mariano Diaz-Miranda with a second by Tobin Wiegand.

Recommendation Using Noel-Levitz Instrument A question was asked about changing some of the wording on the survey to more accurately reflect the staff positions such as counselors/advisors. Ask Soon to check and see if it that be changed on the survey. Mariano commented that some do surveys but what is done with data? Richard Armenta answered. SACS and legislature are continuing to press for data to see how students are doing. So data must be reported along with what measures for improvement are being implemented. Stacey Stover and K.Leigh Hamm Forell both want more information. Richard proposed that a motion be made to recommend the Noel-Levitz Instrument with the understanding that Soon Merz will get back to the committee with the answers and more information about the survey. Motion to use Noel-Levitz student satisfaction inventory to measure student satisfaction was made by Mike Reid with a second by Tobin Quereau. The motion approved. CCSSSE – Tobin Q – The CCSSSE data does compare us to similar institutions. The CCSSSE Subcommittee will meet and there is data that the subcommittee will identify and address for the institution and come up with responses to data. Tobin will send note to committee about the next subcommittee meeting.

Student Recruitment College Connection Video K.Leigh and the Student Recruitment committee met to develop ways to encourage students to go to college. As a result the College Connection video idea was made with a grant from SASC Innovation Grants program. The College Connection video was shown to the committee. It has been shown at several high schools already and will be used as a way to engage students to learn more about attending college.

Opportunities Unlimited Emma gave an overview of what the Black Student Success Committee has been doing for students. The BSSC sponsored a developmental Math Class, hosted a Graduation Reception at EVC and the BSSC Academic Networking Reception connecting students with employers and weekend tutoring with the Learning Labs focusing on retention.

Men of Distinction Cheryl narrated a PowerPoint presentation on African American males. The Men of Distinction HUDE Class w/ coaches @ACC – 8 wk classes – showing great strides in retention – Put men of dis on SASC

Latino Latin American Studies Center/El Centro Dr. Diaz-Miranda discussed the history of the Latino/Latin American Studies Center and El Centro. There has also been a history of the Center with Del Valle Elementary Schools. Some of the events sponsored by the Center are Diez y Seis, Dia de la Familia, Haskell Street Halloween Celebration

1st generation college students – Mike – Student email – Admin wants to know if email will be read & answered – Student email – it was suggested that all associations be brought together to do a uniform resolution.