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Agenda

Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION May 19, 2023, AT 3:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Isabella Grimm, St. Edwards University Justin Chute, Concordia University Skyler Blalock, University of Texas at Austin Charlie Mossberger, St. Edward’s University CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University (Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Vice Chair) Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University (Secretary) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS/COMMISSION UPDATES 2. 3. Recent commission updates from staff liaison. Status update on Recommendation 20230324-010. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Disability justice for college students in the city of Austin. The mental health of college students in the city of Austin. Transportation issues relating to Project Connect and the expansion of I-35’s impact on college students in the city of Austin. Potential infrastructure protections for public safety during winter storms and other extreme weather events. Upcoming invitees to speak to the commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Election of officers for the College Student Commission. Approval of meeting schedule for the 2023-2024 school year. Discussion and possible action regarding changes to the bylaws of the College Student Commission. Discussion and possible action regarding the creation of a working group focused on public safety during winter storms and other extreme weather events. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Updates from the Housing, Mental Health & Accessibility, Transportation, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Sustainability, and Food Insecurity working groups. Campus Reports & Community and Municipal Involvement. Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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).