Agenda — original pdf

Agenda

COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION OCTOBER 22, 2021 AT 3PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jeffrey Clemmons, Huston-Tillotson University (Chair) Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin (Co-Chair) Edwin Bautista, University of Texas at Austin Pete Cervantez, St. Edwards University Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin Isaiah Smith, Austin Community College Ethan Tobias, St. Edwards University AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Working Group – Transition 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Announcements The commission will hear updates from the working group on projects and other matters Staff liaison and commissioners will have the opportunity to share any pertinent announcements relevant to Commission business. Commission leadership will share an update on the recently adopted food insecurity grant program. b. Campus Reports Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. This will also include any updates on the efforts to address food insecurity on their campus.  c. Presentation by Kevin Barajas (15 minutes) Texas Civic Ambassador Kevin Barajas will provide a short presentation on tenant rights and other issues related to housing, with special attention to student housing. d. Election of Secretary The commission will nominate and vote on a member to serve as the Secretary through the duration of their service on the Commission for the 2021-22 session. e. Working Group – Housing Discussion on the creation of a working group on the issue of student housing access, security, and affordability. f. Working Group – Transportation Discussion on the creation of a working group on the issue of transportation. g. Discussion and Possible Action on Student Voting Rights and Elections Discuss and review recent issues, policies, and events pertaining to student voting rights and upcoming elections h. Community and Municipal Involvement Discussion of how the Commission can engage with the local community, including outreach and partnerships, along with participating in other areas of municipal government. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call David Alcorta at the Youth Initiatives Office, at (512-972-5042), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact David Alcorta at (512- 972-5042).