MEETING OF THE
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
August 11, 2011
Minutes
The Academic Affairs/Student Services Committee of the Board of Trustees of Houston
Community College held a meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the HCC
Administration Building, 3100 Main, 2nd Floor, Seminar Room A, Houston, Texas.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Eva Loredo, Committee Chair
Bruce A. Austin, Committee Member
Neeta Sane, Committee Member
Sandie Mullins, Alternate Committee Member
Mary Ann Perez
Richard Schechter
ADMINISTRATION
Mary S. Spangler, Chancellor
Art Tyler, Deputy Chancellor/COO
Renee Byas, General Counsel
Fheryl Prestage for William Carter, Vice Chancellor, Information Technology
Charles Cook, Vice Chancellor, Instruction
Diana Pino, Vice Chancellor, Student Services
Daniel Seymour, Vice Chancellor, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
Fena Garza, President, Southwest College
Margaret Ford Fisher, President, Northeast College
William Harmon, President, Central College
Zachary Hodges, President Northwest College
Irene Porcarello, President, Southeast College
Betty Young, President, Coleman College
Remmele Young, Executive Director, Government Relations and Sustainability
Willie Williams, Chief Human Resources Officer
OTHERS PRESENT
Jarvis Hollingsworth, System Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani
Alan Ainsworth, President, Faculty Senate
Other administrators, citizens and representatives from the news media
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Loredo called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and declared the Committee
convened to consider matters pertaining to Houston Community College as listed on the
duly posted Meeting Notice.
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MOU BETWEEN HCC AND HISD FOR OPERATION OF A SOUTH EARLY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL
Motion – Mr. Austin moved and Ms. Mullins seconded.
Dr. Harmon apprised that the project has been under discussion for several years. He
noted that the opportunity would allow for teaching science courses with webcam at the
high schools.
(Mrs. Sane arrived at 3:02 p.m.)
Dr. Spangler apprised that Trustee Oliver as well as the community is very supportive of
the project.
Ms. Loredo asked if there has been discussion with the HISD Superintendent regarding
the project. Dr. Harmon informed that the cost would be beyond the $4.6 million and
informed that a discussion will need to be held regarding the additional funding needs.
Ms. Loredo clarified that the MOU allows the administration to enter into discussion with
HISD. Dr. Harmon informed that the item would come back to the Board once discussions
are complete with HISD.
Mr. Schechter apprised that the project is on the right track and noted that the
community’s support of the effort is vital.
Mr. Austin informed that he has supported the community and noted that an educational
footprint is definitely needed for the area.
Mrs. Sane apprised that the Early College projects have been a huge success and
apprised that the efforts will be a positive measure for the college.
Vote – The motion passed with a vote of 4-0.
OVERVIEW OF CHANCELLOR’S INNOVATION FUND PROJECTS
Dr. David Joost introduced presenters to provide an overview of results of the 2009
Chancellor Innovation Fund Award (CIFA) projects as follows:
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Global Leaders Alliance (Deanna Teel) – The purpose of the project was to
develop faculty as “consultants” to support the Office of International Initiatives
(OII)
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Chair Excellency Institute (Dr. David Diehl) – The purpose of the project was to
improve the administrative and management skills of department chairs as
academic leaders.
UPDATE ON HCC REAFFIRMATION
Dr. Spangler apprised that Judy Cantwell, Accredation Compliance Director would
provide an update regarding the final stage of the process.
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Dr. Cook informed that the final complaince document was completed over the past year
and submitted in March 2011. He provided the following schedule regarding the
reaffirmation in preparation for the site visit scheduled for November 2011:
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Mar, 2011 May, 2011July, 2011 Sept, 2011 Nov, 2011 -
Compliance Report Submitted
Off-site Review
Off-site Report
Focused Report and QEP due
On-Site Visit (Noveember 8-10, 2011)
Dr. Cook noted that the following topics were the focus of the report:
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Number of Full-time Faculty
Credentials for Faculty
Policy Clarifications
Strategic Planning
Institutional Effectiveness
(Ms. Mullins stepped out at 3:36 p.m.)
Ms. Cantwell informed that the SACS visit is scheduled for November 8-10, 2011 and
apprised that the SACS Committee will be setup at a local hotel. She noteded that the
Committee will inform who they wish to interview during the visit and that the persons
normally interviewed include members of the Board and the Chancellor.
(Ms. Mullins returned at 3:39 p.m.)
Dr. Harmon asked if there will be any social opportunites. Ms. Cantwell informed that the
SACS Committee refrains from dining with members of the Administration and Board.
She noted that the college will be required to provide dinner for the Committee.
Mr. Schechter asked for a brief overview of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Ms.
Cantwell provided a summary of the QEP and informed that there will be a re-vamping of
the science teaching for the college to ensure that students are prepared. She noted that
science clubs will be instituted throughout the college.
Mr. Austin inquired if the results from the QEP should be utilized throughout the college.
Dr. Cook noted that an on-line tool box will be implemented to assist in teaching critical
thinking.
Ms. Loredo asked if the college mascot has been selected. Dr. Spangler apprised that the
top five names have been selected and will be posted on the college website for voting.
She noted that the name receiving the most votes will be selected.
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Ms. Loredo suggested that the athletics program should be highlighted similar to the other
billboard advertisement.
Mr. Austin asked what type of measures are used to evalute customer services. Dr. Pino
informed that customer service campaign kicked off in September and noted that
evalution measures will be utilized.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:57 p.m.
Recorded, transcribed and submitted by:
Sharon R. Wright, Manager, Board Services
Minutes Approved: _________________________________