Board of trustees meet

Students spoke up Wednesday as the Student Government Association hosted its first board of trustees forum at the Round Rock Campus.

Louella Tate, the dean of student services at Round Rock, said, "Despite today's weather conditions, it was an excellent turnout for our first student forum. So many students took time to ask questions and share their opinions with our board members. It was a very engaging discussion."

Board of trustees members Tim Mahoney and Jeffrey Richard answered student questions on topics such as tuition, parking, add/drop issues and campus food service.     

Some issues had immediate solutions. Concerns over insufficient microwaves in the student lounge were addressed by Campus Manager Judy VanCleve who said that another microwave would be in place that afternoon. Other issues like parking continue to be monitored.

Refreshments were provided and attendees enjoyed pizza, salad, cake and beverages.

Students declared the meeting a success. Science major Connor Haunte said the meeting went "better than expected" because of the board members' direct answers to student questions.

Psychology major Sarah Lopez said the meeting was informative and the right issues were covered.

Zachary Salinas, the Round Rock SGA senator said the meeting was productive and "it was wonderful to have the board come."

Similar forums will be held at the Riverside Campus on Feb. 24 at 12:00 p.m., at the Rio Grande Campus on March 8 at 6 p.m., and on March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Cypress Creek Campus.