Advisory Committee
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
We are committed to providing:
- Students in the Interpreter Training Program (ITP) the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their bilingual and bicultural competencies, enabling them to seek employment in the interpreting field.
- Students in the transfer degree plan with the knowledge and skills necessary to transfer successfully into a bachelor’s degree program.
- Students in the ITP with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for entry into the interpreting workforce.
- All students with academic advising from qualified, dedicated, and accessible faculty.
Our overall departmental mission is threefold:
- To prepare students for entry-level employment in the rapidly expanding interpreting field.
- To prepare students for the BEI state certification.
- To provide undergraduate courses to individuals who plan to transfer to complete a four-year degree.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jack Busenbark, Chair
Product Marketing Mgr
Convo
Gina Gonzalez
Master Trilingual Interpreter
Marlo Jo Scroggins
Director of Campus Communication
and Access,
Disability and Access,
University of Texas
Malibu Barron(she/her)
Strategic Support Coordinator
National Deaf Center
Lee Godbold
Supervisor of Sign Language Services
Texas School for the Deaf
Emily Broadway
Program Coordinator
Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Jenee Land
Owner
512Terps
Fiorela Agusti
Staff Trilingual Interpreter
Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Trey McKnight
Owner
3 Bridges Sign Language Services
Ex-officio
Ginger Bennett
Ex-officio
Director, Sign Language Interpreting & Captioning Service
Austin Community College
Tony Wright, Ph.D.
Ex-officio
Dean of Student Affairs, Rio Grande Campus
Austin Community College
FAQ
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What is an Advisory Committee?
An advisory committee is a formally organized committee of citizens selected from the [Deaf/interpreting] community to provide expert advice and assistance to the ASLIT program.
The advisory committee serves as an ongoing partnership between ACC’s ASLIT Department and the Austin Deaf community. It is designed to ensure that student’s knowledge and skills students are current with those needed in the interpreting field.
Advisory committees are an important resource in helping ACC ASLIT make wise decisions, resulting in the best interpreting education program for the Austin Deaf community.
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What do Committee Members do?
- Assessment
- Academic program review
- Recruitment
- Support with Internship opportunities
- Leadership
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Membership
- 8 membership positions total
- One year commitment for members
- Unlimited membership length for all members as long as they remain in good standing
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How to Join
- Prior to each Fall semester, eligible current members will be asked to confirm their commitment to participate for another term
- Faculty makes recommendations on department and community representation
- Based on the number of seats available, an application will be shared with the respective faculty group accepting applications at the start of the Fall semester
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Past Members
- Nikki Soukup
- Tamara Suiter
- Oscar Ocuto
- Avonne Broker-Rutowski
- Julie Johnston
- Bobby Loeffler
- Rini Hassack
- Erin Hudson
- Diane Blastic
- Lauren Kinast
- Kent Kennedy
- Jamie Kail
- Elizabeth Sterling
- Tamara Godbold
- Angela Bryant
- Lee Godbold
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Billy Collins
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Nancy Murray
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Lori Breslow
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Nancy Murray
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Angela Sanchez
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Mark Seeger
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Holly Warren-Norman
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Cathy Williams
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April Winkles-Garcia
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Jamie Kale
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John Aintablian
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What is an ex officio member?
An ex-officio is a person identified by committee who shall be invited to attend, comment and advise (with no voting right) at any meeting of the Advisory committee which is often ACC faculty and staff members who are part of the Deaf and interpreting community.
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Current Ex-officio members
- Fallon Brizendine
- Emily Anderson
- Lisa Gelineau
- Misty Morris
- Lynne Wiesman
- Tracy Shannon
- Jodi Oates
- Ginger Bennett
- Marianela Gamboa
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Advisory Committee Chair's Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the advisory committee, guiding members toward the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives.
Meeting Facilitation: Organize and lead committee meetings, ensuring that discussions are productive, focused, and aligned with the committee’s purpose.
Communication: Serve as a key liaison between the advisory committee and the ASLIT Department Chair, conveying relevant information and updates to both parties.
Advocacy: Advocate for the committee’s recommendations and initiatives within the organization, ensuring they receive appropriate consideration.
Recruitment: Participate in the recruitment and selection of committee members, ensuring a balance of skills, expertise, and perspectives.
Representation: Represent the advisory committee at organizational events, meetings, or other relevant forums.