Campus Carry Open ForumAn Open Dialogue with Dr. Kimberly Beatty, Ed.D.

Agenda

Overview of Law(s) and Dates

Process for Rule Making

Discussion

Setting the Context

New Legislation

Work Group Formed

Policy Recommendations by December 2016

Process for Making Rules

Administration must establish a committee

The group must include students, faculty, administrators

The rules will be submitted to the legislative sub-committee every two years for review and approval

What Does the Legislation Say?

HCC’s Goals

Follow the Law

Focus on Safety

Strive for a campus environment in which students, staff, and faculty can focus on their studies, research, and work with minimal distraction.

We Need Your Help

What should we consider “reasonable” when following

the law?

Resources for Your Consideration

http://www.texaspolicechiefs.org/sites/default/files/2015_12GovMemo.pdf