Meeting & Agendas

The field of educational interpreting classes are still pending. It hasn't been decided whether a modification is needed or whether it is appropriate training for educational interpreters. San Antonio and Austin do not have qualified Interpreter trainers. We need to recruit or hire those needed to conduct on-going workshops. Materials are available to train; Holly has volunteered to teach a class. Byron will work on a schedule regarding Holly's suggestion. Lynn suggested creating continuing education classes for this purpose (changes are easier made through these classes). Discussion was held to separate community and educational interpreting. The prior focus was community interpreting (compensation is greater in this field); but the real demand now is in educational interpreting.

Oral communications - students will continue to have three course choices (unanimous decision on this). Humanities - students will have five course choices. Human Growth and Development - requires a pre-requisite (motioned and passed unanimously to keep this elective a requirement).

1) Add - 'orientation required' in the ACC catalog; orientations recommended (passed unanimously). 2) Add - 'to be eligible to enroll in this ASL class, you must have at least a grade of 'C' in the prerequisite. Course requires significant time outside of class' to the ACC catalog (passed unanimously). 3) Reduce - ASL I & II credit hours from 5 to 4 credit hours and increase Interpreting class credit hours from 3 to 4 credit hours. Contact hours can be changed by decreasing lecture and increasing lab time (passed unanimously). 4) Recommend - students take 'DEVR 1353 Advanced College Vocabulary' to enhance their vocabulary skills (course is developmental; placed on hold). 5) Restricted elective - course is required and could drop credit hours to 68. Internship hours must be completed before graduation (students can also hold paid internships); however, if certification is completed before graduation ACC will encourage students to complete the IPP program. Most employers are receptive to the Interns but new sites are desired.

Motion to approve WECM standardization of programs courses (passed unanimously).