Attending: Dr. Williams, Charles Reed, Judy Pursche, Ben Matus, Pat Yamada, Wanda Stacha Jay Teakell, Toni Herbert, Jack Miller, and Elton Stuckly

Not Attending: James Mitchell

Special Guest: Ms. Lisa Hood, Marshall SGA President

 

Remedial Education Cap (27 Hours) & C.H. Funding Loss (handout)- Mr. Reed distributed for information and discussion.

Student Center Food Service Survey Results (handout) – Mr. Reed distributed for information and discussion a handout showing results of a student survey conducted regarding the student center food service. Currently, we have a three month trial basis with Fine Host. We can have Fine Host on campus through mid August. However, the student survey showed that the students were not happy with Fine Host. They also stated that they did not want a full Vending Service only. There was no action on this item.

FY2000 Perkins Allocation (handout) - Discussion ensued as to why the Harlingen campus was allotted more than the Waco campus. Dr. Williams stressed that when recommendations come in on allocations, remember to target budgets to instruction where funds can be fully utilized. Mr. Reed will make inquiries through the Coordinating Board.

TCSLC Campus Fact Sheets (3 handouts) - Mr. Reed distributed for information and discussion fact sheets for the three campuses (Waco, Sweetwater and Harlingen) as published by the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation. Discussion ensued.

Proposal for Early Registration Priority for New Students (handout) - Mr. Reed asked the Council for feedback on a memorandum from Dee Shields. The consensus of the Council was to stay where we are.

COP/Disruptive Classroom Policy - Mr. Reed asked Mr. Matus if the COP was approved by the Faculty Senate; Mr. Matus stated it was okay.

Mandatory Attendance Policy - Jackie Adler will be at the next Deans’ Council meeting (4/26) to discuss this further.

Concurrent Enrollment Students: Major-NDS Only - Dr. Liston addressed last Wednesday’s Department Chair meeting regarding this subject. Counselors will monitor this closely in the future. Concerns were expressed regarding remediation/concurrent enrollment.

Semester System College Calendar - Mr. Stuckly discussed several issues pertaining to the change from the quarter to the semester system. The college could lose 10% in funding. There will be a meeting held on June 3-4 in Harlingen. The deans have been invited. Mr. Stuckly asked Dr. Williams if the Presidents should attend. Dr. Williams stated it would be beneficial for the Presidents and the Chancellor to attend.

Mr. Reed asked Ms. Pursche to conduct research from the last five years re: the number of high school students who graduated in May and began school with us the next summer quarter (June) to figure out how many students we would be at risk of losing by going to the semester schedule.

Summary of Teleconference on Student Retention - Mr. Stuckly reported on the Teleconference. In South Carolina they are doing a Pre-CPT, 6 hour seminars which prepares the students for the test. Other colleges are offering a course similar to our Psych1100. However, the best instructors from the college are used to teach the course. Also they are charging students a late registration fee for late registration which has helped the attendance in their remedial classes.

Relocation of English Department to ITC Building - Mr. Stuckly stated that there are problems with the air conditioning and would it be fixed in time for the English Dept. to move. Mr. Teakell stated that the move has changed to later this summer and that the air conditioning should be okay.

Job Shadowing - Mr. Stuckly stated that he received the information on the fax Friday. He asked how many would be participating; with the BOR meeting it would be difficult. Toni Herbert will check to see how many are coming since it is a late notice and maybe this would be something we would be interested in next year.

Landscaping for Transportation Technologies Center - Mr. Teakell stated that the landscaping would be ready for the dedication.

Furniture in the John B. Connally Classrooms - Mr. Teakell stated that nearly all the furniture has been assembled. However, the work stations for the receptionist areas were not ordered.

TSTC Foundation Meeting, April 13 & 14 in Austin - Dr. Williams stated that attendance of directors was better than before and that there were three new directors; John Sharp was one of the new directors. Dr. Williams asked Jack Miller to report on the meeting as he (Dr. Williams) left on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Jack stated that the Chancellor gave an update on the legislative items and then they went to the Capitol for lunch; about 12 representatives attended the luncheon. Representative Robert Junell stated that the House Bill appeared more favorable than the Senate Bill for TSTC. Mr. Miller felt the meeting was very positive. Regents Jere Lawrence and Thomas Whaley attended.

BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING: Dr. Williams reviewed the agenda as follows:

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Management Council 11:00 - 3:00

3:30 p.m. Dedication in the Murray Watson Jr. Student Recreation

4:30 p.m. Tour of the Waco Family Housing Area

4:45 p.m. Tour of the John B. Connally Technology Center

6:30 p.m. Reception and Dinner at the Brazos Club