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CAAC Minutes: 2026-02-17

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CAAC Meeting Minutes
Feb. 17, 2026, at 3 p.m. — Student Center, Room 211A — Covestro

Present: Roshele Friudenberg, Gabby Villanueva, John Elliot, Carl Taylor, Christine Miller, Carl Husband, Lara Capson, Scott Bennett, Scooter Lansky, Josh Armstrong, Joe Ganakos, Curtis White, Karen Guthmiller, Wally Collins, Alexa — Marie Ramirez, William Walker, Sajjad Khan, Fran Parent, Dana Woods, Austin Childree, Marcus Wilson, Jessica Thompson Falls, Janena Norris, Javier Ramirez, Jamie Halloway, Paul Allen, Ed Koretz, Janene Norris, Michael Carson, Sarah Tidwell, Jamie Halloway, Javier Ramirez, Brianne Dayley, Kellie Sartor, Josh Armstrong, Cristen Martin

  1. Call to Order at 3 p.m.
  2. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve November 2025 meeting minutes, seconded, and approved unanimously.
  3. Officer Reports
    1. CAAC Chair: Alexa — Marie Ramirez
      1. CAAC Officer Transition — CAAC will need a new secretary after May 2026
    2. CAAC Vice — Chair: Roshele Friudenberg
    3. CAAC Secretary: Michael Carson
  4. Informational Items — Administration
    1. Executive Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs: Douglas Walcerz
      — Not present
    2. VP of Academic Affairs: Janena Norris
      — CAAC will be updating processes
    3. VP of PIER & Enrollment Management: Scott Bennett
      — Nothing to report
    4. VP of Transfer, Placement & Workforce: Marissa Moreno
      — Not present
    5. Director of Academic Advising: Sarah Tidwell
      — Nothing to report
    6. Guided Pathways & Quality Service: Nicole Tunmire
      — Not present
    7. Executive Director, Enrollment Management: Carl Husband
      — March 18th priority deadline for graduating students
    8. Director, Library: Paul Arrigo
  5. Old Business
    1. 2232 — Requisite: BIOL 2421
      WECM Mandatory change. Informational item. No discussion. No vote needed.
  6. New Business
    1. Sherilyn Reynolds
      Division will be changing ACCT 2401/2 to 2301/2 for easier student transfer. This will make curriculum align as all students will have to take accounting.
      1. 2179 — Change SCH: ACCT 2401
        Move to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Item approved unanimously.
      2. 2180 — Change SCH: ACCT 2402
        Move to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Item approved unanimously.
      3. 2181 — Requisite: ACNT 1311
        Division will be adding a prerequisite. Motion to discuss. Seconded. Dana
        wanted clarification on “needs” versus “must” wording. Committee discussed dangers of lack of clarity on who decides override. Test out option debated and dismissed by committee. Motion to approve motion after division changes
        “needs” to “must.” Seconded. Item with specified change approved unanimously.
      4. 2183 — DisCrsDeg: ACNT 2189
      5. 2186 — DisCrsDeg: ACNT 2387
      6. 2188 — DisCrsCat: ACNT 2189
      7. 2189 — DisCrsCat: ACNT 2386
      8. 2190 — DisCrsCat: ACNT 2387
      9. 2237 — Replace Co: ACNT 2386
      10. 2238 — Replace Co: ACNT 2387
      11. 2244 — Replace Co: ACNT 2189
        Move to discuss 2183 — 2244. Seconded. Gabby recommended we withdrawal 2183, 2186, 2237, 2238, 2244 as items are redundant. John moved to withdrawal. William seconded. Approved unanimously. No discussion of 2188, 2189, 2190. Items approved unanimously.
      12. 2241 — Degree Plan: Accounting Technology (AAS — AT2)
        Motion to discuss. Approved. No discussion. Dana asked if they will be keeping the plan at 60 hours. Sherilyn confirmed that they will. Motion to vote. Seconded. Approved.
      13. 2242 — Degree Plan: Accounting Technician
        Motion to discuss. Motion to approve. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Approved.
      14. 2243 — Degree Plan: Accounting Technology (AAS — AT1)
        Motion to discuss. Motion to approve. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Approved.
    2. Melinda Rose
      1. i. 2144 — Replace Co: IMED 2315
      2. ii. 2145 — DisCrsDeg: IMED 2309 Melinda Withdrew items.
    3. James Langley Jr.
      1. 2149 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
      2. 2150 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
      3. 2151 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
      4. 2152 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
      5. 2153 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
      6. 2155 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
      7. 2156 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
      8. 2157 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
      9. 2159 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
      10. 2160 — DisCrsDeg: EDUC 1300
        Changes are for the technical program in Huntsville. They will ensure students take EDUC. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote.
        Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      11. 2215 — Deg Plan: Automotive Technician — Prison Education Program (HAMT2)
      12. 2216 — Deg Plan: Cabinet Making — Prison Education Program (HCA2)
      13. 2217 — Deg Plan: Culinary Arts — Prison Education Program (HCF2)
      14. 2218 — Deg Plan: AAS in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology — Prison Education Program (HAC2)
      15. 2219 — Deg Plan: Horticulture — Prison Education Program (HHT2)
      16.  2221 — Deg Plan: Microcomputer Apps. — Prison Education Program (HMI2)
      17. 2222 — Deg Plan: Welding — Prison Education Program (HWE2)
        One class had to be removed out of each of degree plan. This requires swapping a 3 — hour credit course for a 3 — hour credit course. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
    4. William Walker
      1. 2161 — Replace Co: ITMT 1457
        William explained that the division will replacing the Linux system. Motion to discuss. Seconded. Committee member asked if it is in the certificate. William affirmed that it is and reminded committee that this is a follow up from last meeting. Motion to approve. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      2. 2162 — Requisite: ITSY 2430
        William explained that they will be removing a prerequisite. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to approve. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      3. 2193 — DisCrsCat: ITSY 2443
        William explained that they are cleaning up the system. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to approve. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      4. 2194 — DisCrsCat: ITSY 2300
        William explained that they are cleaning up the system. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to approve. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
    5. Michael Childree
      1. 2167 — Requisite: ENGR 1200
      2. 2168 — Requisite: ENGR 2304
        The division will be changing the prerequisite to college algebra to align with A&M. Motion to discuss. Seconded. Committee member asked about what had been previously approved. Michael confirmed that these were new items.
        Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      3. 2170 — Misc: Remove box of potential ENGR
        Motion to discuss. Seconded. Boxes should align with specific university articulation agreement. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimously approved.
      4. 2213 — Deg Title: Pre — Engineering (AS — EGR3)
        Division wants pre — engineering to align with other colleges. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimously approved.
      5. 2214 — Deg Plan: Pre — Engineering (AS — EGR3)
        Motion to discuss. Seconded. Committee member asked if this change will be added to core curriculum. Michael said that they are waiting on approval from the state. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimously approved.
      6. 2171 — Deg Plan: Pre — Engineering (AS — EGR3)
        Division will be adding learning framework align with other degree plans. Motion to discuss. Seconded. Committee member asked if this should have been a replace request. Motion to table item. Seconded. Unanimously approved.
      7. 2245 — Replace Course KINE/EDUC with EDUC 1200
      8. 2246 — Change/Update Deg/Cert Plan: Pre — Engineering (AS — EGR3) Online vote. Unanimous approval of both items.
    6. John Elliott
      1. 2177 — Requisite: DFTG 2457
        The goal is to make the catalog consistent with PeopleSoft. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimously approved.
    7. Laura Capson
      Division will be adding a new course to catalog and resequencing the degree plan.
      1. 2191 — New Crse: ENER 1340
      2. 2192 — Replace Co: Elective
      3. 2195 — Deg Plan: Process Technology (AAS — PT2)
        The goal is to make the catalog consistent with PeopleSoft. Motion to discuss. Seconded. Committee member asked if EDUC is being replaced. Laura said that, no, EDUC is not being replaced. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimously approved.
    8. Curtis White
      1. 2196 — Requisite: MATH 1351
        1350 changed fundamentals last semester. Goal is to ensure Math aligns with changes. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote.
        Seconded. Unanimously approved.
    9. Paul Allen
      1. 2197 — Deg Plan: Management (AAS — MN2)
        Huntsville Business Management EDUC added. Motion to discuss. Seconded. Committee member asked if they will be adding or replacing. Committee decided that there is no need to replace. Motion to vote. Seconded. Approved unanimously.
    10. 10. Brianne Dailey
      This is an informational item and does not affect catalog.
      1. i. 2198 — Misc: Discontinuation of the “American Studies / Honors” Transfer Plan
    11. 11. Sajjad Khan
      1. 2199 — Replace Co: ITCC 1414
        Division wants to align certificate. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No
        discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      2. 2200 — Requisite: INTC 1374
        Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      3. 2201 — Requisite: INTC 2372
        Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
    12. Joseph Ganakos
      1. 2202 — Deg Plan: Childhood to 6th Grade — UH Transfer Plan (AAT — ED15)
      2. 2203 — Deg Plan: Early Childhood to 6th Grade (AAT — ED25)
      3. 2204 — Deg Plan: Grades 4 to 8 Generalist (AAT — ED35)
      4. 2205 — Deg Plan: Grades 8 to 12 (AAT — ED45)
      5. 2206 — Deg Title: Grades 8 to 12 (AAT — ED45)
      6. 2226 — Deg Title: Early Childhood to 6th Grade (AAT — ED25)
      7. 2227 — Deg Title: Grades 4 to 8 Generalist (AAT — ED35)
      8. 2228 — Deg Title: Grades 8 to 12 (AAT — ED45)
      9. 2229 — Deg Title: Early Childhood to 6th Grade (AAT — ED25)
      10. 2230 — Misc: Description Change/Addition
      11. 2231 — Misc: Description Change/Addition
        Texas Education Agency recommended changes. They made several additions and removed kinesiology. Consent agenda. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
    13. 13. Kellie Sartor
      Division wants to replace dropped prerequisites. It’s unclear why they were dropped.
      1. 2207 — Requisite: IMED 2311
        Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      2. 2208 — Requisite: IMED 2315
        Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      3. 2209 — DisCrseCat: ITSC 1309
        Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
    14. Bryant Dyer
      1. 2239 — Change SCH: EPCT 1401
        Item ensures alignment with WECM. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
    15. 15. Steven Saunders
      1. 2224 — Replace Co: ITSY 1372
        Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
      2. 2225 — Replace Co: ENGL 1301
        Item will substitute allow a Humanities course to substitute for English. Motion to discuss. Seconded. No discussion. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
    16. 16. Regina Barrera
      1. 2270 — New Course: BIOL 2420
        Motion to discuss. Seconded. Division hopes to remove hidden prerequisites. Committee member asked if this will be added to the core. Division said it would eventually. Motion to vote. Seconded. Unanimous approval.
  7. Open Forum
    Alexa explained that we will be having a January meeting next year to avoid a lengthy February meeting.
    Convocation training will be held soon. Alexa encourages division chairs to participate.
  8. Adjournment — 4:34 p.m.