Meeting & Agendas

1. Approval of Minutes The motion to approve the minutes of November 11, 2011, with corrections, was made by Cathy Angell second by Jim Nelson. The motion was approved.

System. If there’s an enrollment related issue, the system does not prevent students from withdrawing although students are given ample notification of possible consequences. The additional online information includes withdrawal codes for students and instructors that state why a student is withdrawing or being withdrawn. At least, one code must be chosen in order to withdraw. A discussion followed on students withdrawing to change classes. The college is working on students transitioning to online withdrawal instead of using paper forms.

Terry spoke about some major changes in the Financial Aid program by the Federal Government. Some of these are: No more Summer Pell Grants; semesters will be monitored for the duration of the award period; Fall and Spring Grants will continue; Students without a GED or High School diploma will not be eligible for Financial Aid. See the handout for further information.

Jarrell presented a report on the MOD program. Of the 1561 African American males enrolled in 2011, 850 did not return. The ACC reports on this population go to Jarrell who is working on recruitment and retention through MOD. MOD is using peer to peer tutoring and mentoring for students. MOD is targeting this group with information provided for resources available to assist students. Students are routinely referred to the Learning Labs for assistance. Hourly tutors and mentors are making individual contacts. In the fall, some of the MOD members attended the South West Black Students Leadership Conference at Texas A&M in College Station. The exposure to other African American students and leaders was immensely valuable as a source of information and encouragement to students. Jarrell is involved with Achieving the Dream using the MOD program to work effectively with the community. Loretta Edelen, Director, Community Outreach, has included MOD students at college functions in schools, churches and the community. They are doing an exceptional job. Erika Domatti , Instructor, mentioned that she has 250 deaf students including some African American males. She will send the names to Jarrell so he can target them with the MOD program.

Dr. Armenta discussed the Latino Symposium which is April 27, Crowne Plaza Hotel and guest speakers. There will be a panel of students. The symposium is specifically designed for staff and faculty with an emphasis on best practices that may be used to help Latino students. More information will be available at a later date.

Art Show March 1, 2, 3 at Texas School for the Deaf ACC/TACHE John Hernandez Golf Tournament March 2, RVS Campus Golf Course- Go to: www.austincc.edu/tache for registration and info. March 9th SASC meeting is cancelled due to spring break. NEXT MEETING: Friday, April 13, 2012, HBC Room 103.2 10-11:30 a.m.