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- JUNE 2007 ACCD BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS [ June 2007 ]
- revised the wording of the ACCD mission / vision statements and strategic plan formally incorporating the Baldrige model into the process [ see Agenda Item # 10 ];
- approved for September 1, 2007 implementation an administrative / staff compensation structure based on the findings of the Fox Lawson Classification and Compensation Study [ see Agenda Item # 33 ] ;
- completed the ACCD Classification & Compensation Administration Regulations document [ see Agenda Item #34 ]; and
- instituted changes in the ACCD organizational structure that created seven new positions, re-titled four positions, and re-assigned three positions. [ see Agenda Item # 35 ]
- HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR MEETS WITH SENATE [ February 2007 ]
- TCCTA RELEASES 2006-07 FACULTY SALARY STUDY [ December 2006 ]
- NEW ACCD CHANCELLOR BRIEFS FACULTY SENATE [ November 2006 ]
- Alamo Community College District Board of Trustees Sets High Goals at Retreat
- Board Statement Regarding Desired Alamo Community College District Culture - November 13, 2006
- Baldrige National Quality Program
- H. B. 1 ( Texas Legislature ): Relating to Public School Finance, Property Tax Relief, Public School Accountability and Programs...
- National Center for Academic Transformation
- A National Dialogue: The Secretary of Education's Commission on the Future of Higher Education
During its June 19, 2007 meeting, the ACCD Board of Trustees took these actions:
On February 21st, Mr. Celso Guzman, ACCD Director of Human Resources, met with the faculty senate to discuss various concerns.
The Texas Community College Teachers Association has released its 2006-2007 faculty salary survey in the December 2006
Dr. Bruce Leslie, the newly appointed ACCD Chancellor, met with the Faculty Senate on November 13th and shared
Chancellor Leslie's June 22, 2007 Reorganization memorandum provides some of the rationale for the ACCD organizational changes.
To locate information on other ACCD Board action and approvals, click Meeting Agendas for the complete meeting packet.
Responding to senator questioning, he noted that a study had been conducted prior to the recent executive salary increases given
to the college presidents and the ACCD vice chancellors. Included as agenda item 21 at the January 23rd ACCD Board meeting, the
document can be accessed at Approval of Executive Salary Schedule and Benefits. Additional information on the meeting can be
found at District policy challenges morale, senators say.
TCCTA Messenger. The article titled "Faculty Salaries Fail to Keep Pace with Inflation," notes that the ACCD is ranked fifth
among the 50 Texas community colleges and college districts surveyed. The statistical charts appear on pages 10-12 of
the newsletter. Salary surveys for previous years can be found on the Accrediting, Governmental, & Professional Organizations
page under the TCCTA listing.
his initial impressions of the ACCD and its colleges. Citing a recent ACCD Board retreat, he noted that the Board's
goal is to become the best community college district in the nation. As part of that goal, Dr. Leslie commented
that various ongoing efforts such as Achieving the Dream and Gateway to College are essential
to improving student
success. To place the district's new efforts in context, faculty should review the sources listed below:
The Faculty Senate Compensation & Benefits Committee has devised a proposed 2006 - 2007 faculty salary schedule and compiled
At the October 2005 TCCTA Faculty Leadership Conference, Senators Ellen Brennan and Jessica Howard received briefings on potential
For additional information, legislative updates, and guidelines on writing to state legislators, please consult the "Legislative Issues"
URL: http://www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/fasenate/archiven.htm
other data in support of its proposal. The links below access the original memorandum (approved by the four ACCD college faculty
senates) and other supplementary information provided to the District administration for its consideration.
problems faced by community colleges during the upcoming Texas legislative session. These issues would create significant
challenges for this college and will be debated by legislators prior to additional action. They include the following:
section of the senate's Important Documents & Resources page. At its December 7th meeting, the Faculty Senate adopted a position
paper that addresses these issues. Click Position Paper to access the document.
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