BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE
DEANS’ MEETING MINUTES
July 28, 2011
2:00 p.m. M121
Members:
Thomas Anderson, Rodger Bennett, Michael Dennehy, Brenda Dalton, Lisa Ehrich,
Sarah Ferguson, Juanita Flint, Sam Govea, Vernon Hawkins, Marilyn Lynch,
Rick Maxwell, Mark Meyer, Joe Monroy, Doris Rousey, Grant Sisk, Kendra Vaglienti,
Sandy Wyche, Anne Brophy
Attendees:
Rodger Bennett, Lisa Ehrich, Juanita Flint, Sam Govea, Vernon Hawkins, Marilyn
Lynch, Rick Maxwell, Mark Meyer, Joe Monroy, Doris Rousey, Grant Sisk, Kendra
Vaglienti, Anne Brophy
Important Things to Tell
Juanita Flint updated the group on the rules of banking via ATM.
Sam Govea distributed a copy of credit section numbers decided upon at the last district CUAG meeting.
Sam also told the group that Blackboard 9.1 training is available for those teaching online. Shells are not
available for those who have not taken the test. Lisa Ehrich was concerned that faculty who did not teach
over the summer may not be aware of this requirement. It was suggested that this information on the
conversion to 9.1 be included in division letters to their faculty.
Rodger Bennett announced that he will be a grandfather in February.
Marilyn Lynch announced that 45TexPREP middle school students (math, engineering and science)
graduated this morning. Students must have an 85 in math and science and a recommendation before
approved to the program. A United Way grant has been approved to expand the TexPREP program to
additional ISDs.
Recent House Bills
Rodger spoke about the House Bills information received this week. He forwarded copies to the deans
and has asked Sharon Blackman to bring to the VP Council meeting. Rodger focused on riders that are
attached to some of the bills
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Dual Credit Funding – schools can no longer receive funding for PE classes offered for dual
credit. This will have an enormous impact on BHC
Rodger discussed the possibility of using CE instructors in such classes,building a grid of CE/credit
courses using the DL grid as a possible model. Rodger asked the group to think of areas where this
process would work. Vernon Hawkins will meet with deans to work on this model. It was also suggested
including high school coaches in this model for professional development. Vernon mentioned an ESL
model that has been used.
Vernon will send the ESL model to Rodger.
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Success Based Funding –
Student Readiness Assessment and Development Courses – requires THECB to prescribe a
single standard to measure student readiness; colleges must base developmental coursework on
research-based best practices.
Degree Plan Filing and Credit Transfer for Associate Degree –– requires a student enrolled in an
associate or bachelor’s degree program to file a degree plan with the institution no later than the
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end of second regular semester or term in which student earned a cumulative total of 45 ot more
semester credit hours, including transfer courses.
Meningitis vaccine – required for all students under 30.
Textbook affordability – Costs must be included on website.
Personal financial literacy training.
Learning outcomes.
Certificate and CTE students have attained successful employment. A committee to look into
how it will be reported. Copy of House Bills attached to file copy of minutes.
Syllabi and Grading
In response to SACS 4.3 Thomas Anderson asked Rodger to discuss the issue as to whether our syllabi
include clear grading policies. Rodger asked the deans to spot check their faculty syllabi for accuracy.
There was a question as to what time period should syllabi be available for SACS.
Rodger will discuss with Thomas.
Low Enrollment Guidelines
Rodger reported on the development of the low enrollment guidelines. A draft copy was e-mailed to the
deans. Rodger has asked the group to review and send him comments. This item will be on the agenda
for the VP Council in the fall.
Other
There was a discussion on the issue of retention, graduation rates, completion rates and how to address
these concerns. Juanita told the group that nursing does not allow a student to withdraw without faculty
intervention. Rodger wants to devote time to this issue this coming year.
Note: Rodger will check on how to prevent students from dropping online.
Rodger reported that he and Lisa will set a schedule to meet with the faculty council on a regular basis.
Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.