MEETING OF THE
ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
November 19, 2009
Minutes
The Academic Committee of the Board of Trustees of Houston Community College held
a meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the HCC Administration Building, 3100
Main, 2nd Floor Seminar Room A, Houston, Texas.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Richard Schechter, Committee Chair
Bruce Austin, Committee Member
Neeta Sane, Committee Member
Diane Olmos Guzman
ADMINISTRATION
Mary S. Spangler, Chancellor
Art Tyler, Deputy Chancellor/COO
Renee Byas, General Counsel
Doretha Eason, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Daniel Seymour, Vice Chancellor, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
Fena Garza, President, Southwest College
Zachary Hodges, President, Northwest College
Irene Porcarello, President, Southeast College
Betty Young, President, Coleman College
Willie Williams, Chief Human Resources Officer
OTHERS PRESENT
Jarvis Hollingsworth, Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani
Eva Loredo, Trustee Elect, District VIII
Bennie Ables, President, Faculty Senate
Other administrators, citizens, and representatives of the news media
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Schechter called the meeting to order at 2:08 p.m. and declared the Committee
convened to consider matters pertaining to Houston Community College as listed on the
duly posted Meeting Notice.
PURCHASE EMS DEPARTMENT SIMULATION MANIKINS
Motion – Mr. Austin moved and Mr. Schechter seconded. The motion passed with a
vote of 3-0.
(Mrs. Sane stepped out at 2:17 p.m.)
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OVERVIEW OF NURSING PROGRAM AT HCC COLEMAN COLLEGE FOR HEALTH
SCIENCES
Dr. Young provided an overview of the nursing program at HCC Coleman College.
Dr. Young recommended the following for Board consideration in order to meet the
demand for additional seats in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program:
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Hire a minimum of 15 full time faculty over the next three years
Hire 50 adjunct clinical instructors
Create a market-based salary schedule appropriate for the credentialed nursing
faculty, to make HCC a competitive employer of choice
Create an educational support program for nursing faculty, and provide financial
assistance for existing faculty to obtain additional training
Mr. Austin inquired if a research mechanism is in place that will track this issue so HCC
could create a White Paper to send to a foundation that is interested in ensuring ample
medical persons are available in Houston.
(Mrs. Sane returned at 2:37 p.m.)
Mr. Schechter noted that he views the salary issue no different from any other
institution. He noted that in order to be competitive a salary differential must be
developed. He recommended that administration provide the Board with
recommendations on resolving salary issues.
Mr. Austin recommended administration develop a policy allowing for a differential for
the nursing program. He suggested administration review differentials of other
community colleges of similar size.
Mr. Schechter mentioned reviewing plans for additional space for Coleman College. Dr.
Tyler apprised that the administration is currently reviewing the space issue.
Dr. Young extended an invitation to the following:
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Birthing Simulation Demonstration on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Coleman College Five-Year Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, December
9, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Austin inquired about fundraisers by specialty, such as doctors and nurses
supporting people moving into health professions. Dr. Spangler informed that many
foundations have been very impressed after touring Coleman and have expressed
interest in supporting Coleman College.
(Mrs. Guzman arrived at 2:58 p.m.)
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REPORT ON ENERGY PROGRAMS AND GRANTS AT HCC NORTHEAST
COLLEGE
Dr. Cook apprised that HCC has been active in developing new curricula and has been
successful in being awarded grants in the area of alternative energy. He provided an
overview of current programs, new certificate options developed, new AAS degree
program under development, and the award of several grants.
(Mrs. Guzman stepped out at 3:09 p.m.)
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
Recorded by:
Sharon R. Wright, Executive Administrative Assistant, Board Services
Transcribed and submitted by:
Sharon Wright, Executive Administrative Assistant, Board Services
Minutes Approved: