March 4, 2026

MINUTES

Called to Order:   1:01 pm

Adjourned:   1:25 pm

Location: Virtual Meeting

Chair: Neil Vickers

Present: Traci Allen, Chris Beckermann, Elma Benevides, Tina Carver, Jenna Cullinane Hege, Miguel DeLeon, Minnie DuPlantis, Eileen Eiden, Michael Garcia, Mervin Jones, Barbara Jorge, Jeremy Mash, Don Morris, Wajma Nasher

Absent: Perry Crafton, Aaron Henry, Michelle Iskra, Laura Marmolejo, Kelly Torrico

Guests: Alison Fears

Minutes: Catherine Namour 

Next Meeting:  April 1, 2026

I For Information/Discussion

A. Review of minutes, December 3, 2025

On motion and vote, the minutes were approved as noted

II. Proposed Drafts for Posting and Distribution 

A. 7.0400.01 Use of College Facilities

  7.0400.01.1 Use of Multi-Occupancy Private Spaces Guideline/Procedure (New)

Neil advised that an amended AR and a new G/P were signed by the Chancellor on 12/04/25 to comply with the implementation of Texas SB 8. The College's legal team is also working on future revisions to reflect changes to Board Policy regarding free speech on campus.   

The Council deliberated the next steps in the shared governance process in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.  On motion and vote, the draft proposals were approved for posting for employee comments.

B. 3.0112.01 Grants

Jenna presented the draft proposal:

-  The proposed revisions clarify the distinction between public and private grants (defined by the funding source).
-  A clause has been added regarding the maximum allowable indirect rate to be applied.
-  The approval chain has been updated.

On motion and vote, the draft proposal was approved to post for employee comments.

DRAFT AGENDA

I For Information/Discussion

A. Review of minutes, December 3, 2025

II. Proposed Drafts for Posting and Distribution 

A. 7.0400.01 Use of College Facilities

  7.0400.01.1 Use of Multi-Occupancy Private Spaces Guideline/Procedure (New)

B. 3.0112.01 Grants