The Wednesday, September 13, 2000 meeting minutes were approved as corrected.

B.  ACTIONS ITEMS:

Curriculum Committee - Dean Larson Reported on the meeting of October 10.

Dean Larson presented the actions taken as a motion of the committee.
The recommended changes were approved as presented.
Minutes
New Courses Approved

Degrees by Distance Learning - Dr. Zeigler initiated a discussion on whether or not the
college should make it possible for a student to complete an Associates degree solely
through distance education using the Internet or telecourse or a combination of both.  The
question is whether or not a student can do the  full degree not whether classes can be
taught via the Internet or by other distance education methods.

No was taken but discussion is to be continued.  Dr. Zeigler encouraged faculty who are
not familiar with Internet courses to learn more about the courses that are being taught from
those who are teaching them.  He suggested Dr. Wolf, Helen Torres and faculty teaching
Internet courses, in particular, could set up information seminars to introduce the courses
to those who would like to make an informed decision on this issue.

Professor Jack Shaw reminded the Council of the Technology Exposition which is part of
the 75th Celebration.  This would be a good place to provide information to faculty on
Internet courses.

Other - None

C.  INFORMATION ITEMS AND REPORTS:

Competency Committee - No Report

Employee Development - Mrs. Sonia Valdez reported for Professor Gary Smith - Piper
Professor nominations are to be held on Thursday, October 12.

Ms. Tracy Shelton reported - Staff will be hosting a training session on the new Personnel
Action Report on Friday, October 27 and Monday, October 30.  Reservations are needed.
Information on the sessions has been distributed via Email.

Institutional Effectiveness Steering Committee - Dr. Zeigler reported:

Dr. Zeigler referenced the process being followed to reconcile FY01 budgets to actuals.  Council
members received a copy of the goal, objective, and action steps being taken.

He referenced the revised Academic Program Review Manual.  Council members
received a draft copy for review and feedback.

Included in the revised manual is a revised committee membership which was proposed
from the IESC  Assistant Professor Adolph Lopez move acceptance.  The motion passed.

The revised membership is as follows:

          The College Program Review Committee shall consist of thirteen (13) members
     who serve staggered terms. Its membership will be derived as follows:

      1.  The Faculty Senate shall appoint six faculty members. Two each will be
     selected from the Arts and Sciences and the Occupational Technical
     Education divisions, and two non-instructional faculty.

      2.  Each divisional Dean shall appoint one member from their area, with the
     Dean of  the Division of Evening, Weekend, and Distance Learning Division
     appointing an representative of the Adjunct Faculty.

      3.  The Executive Vice President shall appoint one member at large.

          In the eventuality that a member of the Committee is also a member of the
     department or program undergoing summary review, such a Committee member
     should refrain from voting on the status of said program but may engage freely in all
     discussions.

He presented the process and time lines proposed for the development of the college's
Strategic Enrollment Management Plan [SEM] for the college.  The State Legislature is
requiring all colleges and universities to submit their SEM to THECB in the fall of 2001.

Faculty Senate - Senate Chair Nacho Orozco reported

The Chancellor will meet with the Senate on October 16.  Meetings are open for all.

The opinionairre survey on college and district administrators is being developed and
should be distributed to faculty shortly.

Chairs Council - No Report

Staff Council - No Report

Student Government - No Report

Budget Update - Dr. Zeigler reported:

There has been some dissatisfaction with the special fees and lab fees being charged.
He encouraged chairs to work with the Deans and the chairs at the other colleges to
resolve.  The concerns.

There is a question as to whether both a computer use fee and a lab fee can be charged
for a single course.  Dr. Zeigler will work with the Busar to clear up the confusion.

Enrollment Management - No Report

Dean's Reports:

Dean Larson reminded OTE chairs of a meeting on Thursday, October 12.

Other:

Agreement with the Navy:  Dr. Zeigler presented to Dr. Carol Swanson,  who did most
of the work to get a foreign language training agreement with the Navy in place, a plaque
received by the college.

Distribution of Mailing Lists of Students: Mrs. Roe Hoopes reminded Council
members of the District policy which states someone cannot give a mailing list of student
names and addresses to an outside agency.