Meeting & Agendas

New members: Jen Starr, 2009 ACC dental hygiene graduate and Mary Jacks, Director of BS of dental hygiene completion and the MS in Dental Hygiene Programs at UT Healath Science Center at San Antonio

An electronic approval proces was attempted for minutes approval; however, those that voted did not constitute a quorum. Moved and seconded to approve as distributed

Renee distributed to the membership the ACC Workforce Ed. Advisoory Committees publication and discussed the role of the Committee in terms of meeting the needs as detailed by the Texas Higher Ed.Coordinating Bord and the American Dental Assn. Commission on Dental Hygiene Education. Open Positions: Dentist - Public Health: Dr. Lopez resigned her role due to a out of state Dental hygienist representing an alternative proctice setting: Stacy Weil\'s schedule precludes her attendance. Terms Expired: Dentist representing the Capital Area Dental Society held by Glenda Smith Dental Hygienist representing the Periodontal Practice held by Mara Crow Mara expressed a desire to accept a 2nd term on the Committee Dr. Katz to communicate with the Capital Area Dental Society leadership for appointees; Renee Cornett to similarly communicate with the Austin District Dental Hygienists\' Society.

Student/Program Outcomes: 100% first time pass rate on the DH National Board exam. Renee distributed a break-down showing the scores for the entering class of 2008 (graduating 2010)which displayed that the ACC average for each area tested (content areas and case studies) scored above the national average. Selective Admissions Process: Renee distributed a summation of enrollment/completion statics to date. For this admissions\' cycle the Program received 120 applicants, 94 of which were qualified to be considered. Since inception the average number of applications is 116 with the aerage number of those qualified for consideration at 89. Committee members were provided with examples of admissions ranking sheets completed representing the minimally prepared candidate versus the highest ranking score possible. At the upcoming biannual meeting of the Texas Dental Directors\' Association, Renee has asked for an agenda item to discuss the selective aamissions process especially in terms of aptitde tests. The Committee was shown how to access the ACC DH Student Handbook on-line which contains the degree plan and cost information. Equipment Purchases: The College is supporting the installation of a 2nd copressor to work in tandem with the current machine. Facilities funds also paid fr the retrofit of the 12 o\'clock cabinets in the clinic with a coputer monitor track system. Student leasing fees supported the purchase of 2 DIAGNOdent caries dection devices (bringing the count to 60 and the capability to equip each peratry with a curing light. The College Wide Technology equipment replacement process provided for the replacement of a Midmark sterilizer and teh addition of a 2nd Sopro intraoral camera. Additionally, all of the computers were replaced in the spring in accordance with the College\'s technology refresh plan. The Health Sciences Division and the Department have applied for Perkins funds and are awaiting notification if a Velscope imaging sysem for oral pathology has been approved.

No reports/action: - Recruitment & Retention of Students & Faculty - Development & Fundraising CE: The first ACC DH Alumni CE is planned for Friday, Novemer 5, 2010. The program is designe dof dental hygienists. Others are welcome tas well. Course flyers were distributed. The Dept. of Dental Hygiene will host the Austin District Hygienists\' Society 14th annual Pit and Fissure sealant day on November 6, 2010. RDH & DDS volunteers are encouraged; volunteers must have professional liabilit insurane. Doug MItchell reported that 2 of the 3 courses submitted to the TSBDE by CE and the Deprtment of Dental Hygiene have been approved. The course on coronal polishing was rejected because statute states that only ADA CODA accredited dental assisting programs can provide the course. The on-line portions of the pit & fissure sealant placement and monitoring of nitrous oxide conscious sedation need to be developed. The goal is to provide the courses in early 2011.

Next Meeting Date: Monday, January 24, 2011 Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM