Meeting of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee for May 16, 2002
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MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
May 16, 2002
Minutes
The Board of Trustees of the Houston Community College System held a Meeting of the
Academic and Student Affairs Committee on May 16, 2002, at the System
Administration Building, Chancellor’s Conference Room, 12th Floor, 3100 Main, Houston,
Texas.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Bruce A. Austin, Chair
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Herman Litt
Herlinda Garcia
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Jay K. Aiyer (left the meeting at 6:10 p.m.)
James R. Murphy
ADMINISTRATION
Bruce H. Leslie, Chancellor
Jose Villarreal, Vice Chancellor, Economic Development
Charles Cook, Vice Chancellor, Educational Development
Gloria Walker, Vice Chancellor, Finance & Administration
Pat Williamson, Vice Chancellor, Institutional Development
Jack Daniels, President, Central College
Margaret Forde, President, Northeast College
Miles Bradshaw, General Counsel
Juan Perez, Executive Director, International Initiatives
OTHERS PRESENT
Arturo Michel, System Counsel, Bracewell & Patterson
Maureen Singleton, Bracewell & Patterson
Other administrators, citizens and representatives from the news media
CALL TO ORDER
Without a quorum of the Committee present, no official business was undertaken.
However, the Chair and the administration held an informal meeting to generally discuss
the posted items. These minutes were made for information purposes only.
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Meeting of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee for May 16, 2002
Mr. Austin began the meeting at 5:55 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to the Houston
Community College System as listed on the duly posted meeting notice.
Board Policy on International Initiatives
Dr. Cook explained that an international initiatives policy was developed in response to
requests for educational services from groups from other countries. Upon approval of
the policy an advisory group representing all components of the System will be
appointed to develop administrative procedures. Dr. Cook reviewed the goals of
international initiatives that are aimed at globalizing the curriculum. The committee
agreed to recommend approval of the policy. It was also recommended that the
Consular Corps be involved in the program and that a marketing plan be developed with
input from Dr. Cook.
Learning College Model/Recruitment and Retention
Dr. Cook narrated a presentation reviewing the primary principles of the Learning
College and needs for 2002-03. He explained that the Learning College model is
centered on learning and creating substantive changes in individual learners and
engaging learners socially and academically as full partners in the process. The
transformation to the Learning College model began in 1999 and was incorporated into
the HCCS 2000-03 Strategic Plan.
A Presidents’ Council conducted focus groups with all levels of staff in January 2001 to
assess the impact on learning and to propose ways to implement Learning College
elements. Their findings and recommendations were utilized in the SACS Self-Study.
Initiatives are underway to recruit new faculty who are learning-centered and to provide
development opportunities for current faculty. Learning College methodologies will also
be integrated into student services.
Recruitment and Retention
Dr. Cook reviewed the status of the colleges’ recruitment and retention plans. The
Coordinating Board’s “Closing the Gaps” initiative challenges HCCS to achieve 4%
overall growth (6% for Hispanic and African-American students) by 2015 and to increase
retention rates by 5% overall. Mr. Austin observed that the population is aging and it is
critical that younger and often under prepared populations are trained and educated.
Outreach efforts must be made with schools, churches and homes to reach the target
populations. Dr. Cook was asked to give a summary of his presentation at the regular
board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Austin ended the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Minutes Prepared by:
Linda Gray, Administrative Assistant
Board Services
Reviewed, Finalized and Submitted by:
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Meeting of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee for May 16, 2002
Yolanda Navarro Flores, Secretary
HCCS Board of Trustees
Minutes Approved as Submitted: June 27, 2002
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