Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION November 30, 2023, AT 3:00PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the College Student Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene by email at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5003. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mariama Mbacke, Austin Community College Andrea K Danburg, Austin Community College ______________, Austin Community College Chelsea Biggerstaff, University of Texas at Austin Halle Kocian, University of Texas at Austin Mariana Ponce, University of Texas at Austin Kylee R Canode, Concordia University Justin D Chute, Concordia University ______________, Concordia University Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University (Chair) Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University __________, Huston-Tillotson University Charlie Mossberger, St. Edward’s University Jake Hamerslough, St. Edward’s University Isabella V Grimm, St. Edward’s University AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Meeting from March 24th. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Introduction of college student commission staff. Status update on Recommendation 20230324-010: Continuing College Food Access Program. A presentation from the housing department on student housing initiatives which includes a survey. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Discussion of disability justice for college students in the city of Austin. Discussion of the mental health of college students in the city of Austin. Discussion of transportation issues relating to Project Connect and the expansion of I- 35’s impact on college students in the city of Austin. Discussion of the potential infrastructure protections for public safety during winter storms and other extreme weather events. Discussion of the Bylaws of the College Student Commission. Campus Reports & Community and Municipal Involvement. Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Election of officers for the College Student Commission. …