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Current Status of Minutes: Final
Date	June 28, 2010
Time	10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location	Fredericksburg Campus

Members Present
Ruthann Hoover, Georgia Jernigan, Donna Lafferty, Sandra McCrary-Marshall, Linda Ottmers, Nancy Walters, Robert Weinheimer
Guests Present
No guest attendance has been recorded.

Item # 1:	Approval of Agenda
Presenter	Georgia Jernigan
Discussion	The agenda for today's meeting was presented. A motion to accept the agenda as written was made by Georgia Jernigan, seconded by Nan Walters, motion carried.

Item # 2:	Approval of minutes from April 23, 2009
Presenter	Georgia Jernigan
Discussion	Minutes of the April 23, 2009 meeting was presented and accepted as presented.

Item # 3:	Associate Degree Nursing (Mobility) Update
Presenter	Ruthann Hoover
Discussion	Ms. Hoover began report with the introduction of Nancy (Nan) Walters as the Department Chair for the Associate Degree Nursing Program, replacing Jeanie Ward. Current Students: Ms. Hoover reported there are currently 7 students enrolled in the ADN program; of which 2 students recently completed the ACC VNSG program in May 2009 before starting the ADN program in August 2009. The program began with 7 students; 1 student was readmitted in the 2nd semester from the previous year's program but did not successfully complete the semester. The Pinning Ceremony has been scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the HEB room at the new Hill Country University Center. Demographics of Class: 4 from Fredericksburg, 1 each from Austin, Llano, and Wimberly. Enrollment Update: Class F2010 – possibility of 8 students – 2 have completed pre-requisite courses; 6 will complete pre-requisite courses this summer. Demographics: 2 from Fredericksburg (1 employed at HCMH and 1 employed at Peterson Regional Hospital); 6 from Kerrville (5 employed with Peterson Regional Hospital). Prospects: Ms. Hoover reported 4 students from VNSG 2010 class have completed pre-requisites to start ADN program in Fall 2011 and an additional 5 students will complete the pre-requisites in Spring 2011; 38 prospects have been in since February 2010 obtaining information about program, of which 12 have or/are enrolled for classes; and additional 15 students are currently working on pre-requisites. Discussion was led by Ruthann Hoover and Nan Walters regarding the classroom situation for the ADN program. Since Fall 2009 the ADN program has not had a regular classroom in which to meet. The IVC Classroom is available on Mondays, as there are no scheduled classes for the VNSG program. However, there is not space available other than in the Student Lounge for classes on Tuesday, which is not an appropriate classroom situation due to the copier, coke machine and refrigerator being located in that room. It was discussed about the ADN class meeting at the new Hill Country University Center campus, but that is not feasible as Ruthann needs access to the Skills Lab when having class. Robert Weinheimer said there are funds available to start the second phase for the Nursing Program at the Hill Country University Center. It is hopeful they can start looking at plans towards the end of 2010. He suggested representatives from ACC and he meet with the HCMH Hospital Board, Administration or Foundation Members to see about assisting with the funding of the 2nd phase.

Item # 4:	Vocational Nursing Update
Presenter	Georgia Jernigan
Discussion	Georgia Jernigan, the new Assistant Program Coordinator and Instructor for the VNSG Program in Fredericksburg and Sandra McCrary-Marshall were introduced as the new Department Chair over the Vocational Nursing Program. Current Students: There are currently 9 students in Level 3 of the VNSG program. When the program began in the Fall 2009 there were 14 students. At the end of Level 1, 1 student had failed academically, 1 older student who was interested in the nursing program as 2nd career withdrew and 1 student transferred back to Austin. At the end of Level 2, 1 student failed academically and 1 student withdrew for personal reasons. Demographics of class: 5 from Fredericksburg; 2 from Stonewall; 1 from Llano and 1 from Marble Falls. Enrollment Update: 7 students have completed pre-requisite courses – anticipate receiving 4 applications; 9 students will complete pre-requisites this summer; 22 will complete pre-requisites this fall, pending passing Intro. to A&P this summer. Demographics: 1 student graduated in 2010 from FHS (was in HOSA program with Ms. Tisdel, 5 students currently work at HCMH, 2 students from Cherokee, 22 students from Fredericksburg, 3 students from Johnson City, 1 student from Junction, 3 students from Mason and 7 students from Kerrville or surrounding Kerrville area. Prospects: 56 students have been in for individual appointments regarding the LVN program since February 1, 2010. 16 are from the Fredericksburg area, 13 from the Llano/Mason area and 27 are from the Kerrville area. Out of the 56 students, 15 are currently enrolled for pre-requisite courses. 38 additional students have been/or are working on pre-requisite courses not included in the prospect list for the Spring 2011 class.

Item # 5:	Recruitment of additional Advisory Members
Presenter	Georgia Jernigan
Discussion	There was discussion regarding the recruitment of more Advisory Members. Currently there are 7 members from the community on the Advisory Committee. It was suggested we contact Alumni from both the VNSG and ADN/Mobility Track Program, as well as nurses from the various nursing homes in Fredericksburg.

Item # 6:	Hill Country University Center Update
Presenter	Ruthann Hoover
Discussion	Classes – Classes will be held at the new campus beginning in the summer semester. Availability of facilities – ADN graduation has been scheduled for August 12, 2010, in the HEB room, and the VNSG pinning ceremony is scheduled for December 11, 2010, also in the HEB room of the University Center. There are kitchen facilities available should the students decide to hav a reception in addition to the ceremonies. Since this is a school function, there is no charge for the use of the facilities.

Item # 7:	Unfinished Business
Presenter	Georgia Jernigan
Discussion	None

Item # 8:	New Business
Presenter	Ruthann Hoover
Discussion	Dawn Sparrow with the Wellness Center has offered to teach CPR classes at our location or the new campus on Thursdays or Fridays (during the day) at a cost of $45 per person. She will need at least 4 people to sign up to make a class.

Item # 9:	Adjournment
Presenter	Georgia Jernigan
Discussion	A motion was made at 12:30 pm by Ruthann Hoover, seconded by Robert Weinheimer to adjourn meeting.

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