Executive Council Minutes
May 2, 2012
Present: Alan Scheibmeir, Giles Brown, Jeanie Hardin, Rick Lynn, Gary
Paikowski, and Marc Payne.
Absent: Roy Renfro
Guest: Gary Hensler
Recorder: Shelle Cassell
Agenda Items
TACC Legislative Committee Funding Priorities
Dr. Scheibmeir shared the TACC Legislative Committee Recommendations for the 83rd
Session. They do not plan to continue requesting full formula funding. Instead, the
priority will be to redefine a new funding model to include tiered funding with a floor or
core amount, enrollment based funding and incentive funding for student success.
Action/Motion: No action necessary.
Commencement Line-Up/Change in Time
Gary Hensler joined the meeting to review the line up and roles for Commencement. The
early ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. this year to allow more time between the
ceremonies for the reception and for the guests to leave/arrive. The 4:00 p.m. ceremony
will be for those receiving AAS/Certificates and the 7:00 p.m. will be for AS, AAT and
Viticulture/Enology graduates. Dr. Scheibmeir reviewed the various roles for the
ceremony.
Action/Motion: No action necessary.
Bacterial Meningitis Waiver
Dr. Scheibmeir shared information on the new policy for students seeking conscientious
objection waivers for the meningitis requirement. The Coordinating Board has approved a
shortened form and process for new students not living or residing in on-campus housing,
who wish to file an affidavit stating that the student declines the vaccination. The student
may use the official THECB’s form, accessible from the opening page of the website
(www.thecb.state.tx.us). The form must be printed, notarized and filed with the
Registrar’s office of the institution.
Action/Motion: No action necessary.
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Awards Assembly Calendar
Members volunteered to represent the College at area high school award assemblies.
Shelle Cassell will notify the high schools of the representative and will provide the
scholarship certificates to each respective member.
Action/Motion: No action necessary.
Enrollment Projections for Fall 2012
Marc Payne, citing major changes in financial aid rules and retention rates, amended his
enrollment projection to be up to a 10% decrease. Members agreed that the budget
preparations should be based on a worst-case scenario. Jeanie Hardin will review
enrollment trends to identify growth programs that may offset some of the losses.
Action/Motion: No action necessary.
Blackboard Call Center Follow-Up
Members who attended the Blackboard Call Center presentation said there were some
good ideas, yet all expressed concern on the cost/benefit and level of customer service.
An in-house option would be preferred. In a discussion about recurring complaints, Marc
Payne said he has identified some problem areas and will bring a detailed plan forward in
the near future. Several members reiterated that customer service and prompt responses
were important.
Action/Motion: No action necessary.
New Transfer Programs with SOSU
Jeanie Hardin had a good meeting with SOSU. They are interested in adding programs to
be taught at the South Campus including Elementary Education and OSHA, as well as
explore some new health program partnerships that would transition to a bachelor’s
degree. They will continue to meet and explore these opportunities.
Action/Motion: No action necessary.
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