Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects
Meeting Minutes Date
Project Number
March 30, 2010
Index No.
BGK 0905
Project Name
Date of Meeting
Austin Community College – Campus Master Plan Regarding
A-5 Time
03-23-2010
6:00
No. of Pages
Eastview Campus Advisory Committee Meeting Distribution
2 Meeting Location
EVC Room 8359
All invitees Attending
See sign-in sheet Action Items
Discussion Items 1. •
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General Considerations: MP team should consider a balance between distance learning and new buildings (but still anticipate a ‘brick and mortar’ need. Alternatives to traditional classes include: -
Web-based classes
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Video conference classes
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Hybrid classes
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Need more core classes at EVC.
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A larger campus works better for having all core classes and providing a sense of place. 10-12,000 seems like a reasonable size.
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As the College geographically spreads further – there may be more duplication of workforce programs. Currently, very little duplication (of specialty/workforce programs) exists.
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Developmental education is offered at EVC (it is offered at all ACC campuses)
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EVC could use a business incubation/small business development program.
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Other non-academic training programs offered at EVC should relate to the existing programs (allied fields).
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It was noted that ACC offers other programs including: General Education Development (GED), Adult Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Civics, and Continuing Education. These programs would be beneficial at each campus.
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There is currently a workforce lease (taking up approximately 20,000 s.f.) which will be up in 2019.
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Dental clinic and the café both require public access (and parking).
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The culinary program wants to grow program/facilities: a pastry arts lab, a café expansion, outdoor garden space, and a bigger kitchen
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Eastview CAC Meeting March 23, 2010
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The CAC requested a summary of programs currently offered at EVC.
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The ‘front door’ of the campus was discussed. It is not currently clear. Workforce and administration are located off the entrance on Webberville however, Govalle appears to be more of a main entrance. Should be able to clarify and strengthen the main entry.
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Can Govalle be paved differently to provide a more pedestrian friendly crossing?
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Security issues were discussed: -
There is currently a problem with theft in building 9000 – possibly due to entrances being somewhat hidden. EMS is often hit.
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Site lighting is reasonable/adequate currently.
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The remote parking is less popular. Making loop circulation (so it is no longer a dead end) could help.
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Garages are not inherently a security problem.
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Event parking is only problematic if the event is held during classes. Events on Fri/Sat/Sun do not have parking problem.
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A parking garage should have incentives to promote use. Parking on the street is a current problem.
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The testing center, the learning labs, support spaces and some classrooms are currently undersized and need to grow.
Unless written notice is received within seven calendar days, these minutes will be construed as an accurate record of the meeting. Please contact Lauren Goldberg at
[email protected] or (512) 476-7133 with any corrections.
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