DATE: March 17, 2006
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Policy and professional growth on State Board agenda
RALEIGH – Policy and professional growth were major areas of discussion for the State Board of Community Colleges today, March 17.
The Board approved an item that begins the process to strengthen the evaluation of community college presidents by the local boards of trustees. The amended administrative rule will make it clear that the performance of the president is evaluated in several areas including the general administration of the college, personnel, fiscal and academic administration, and personal attributes – items listed in the Community College Trustees Manual. The amended policy will require a written assessment of the president’s performance and written notification to the State Board that the assessment was completed prior to June 30 of each year.
The Board also amended the Accounting Procedures Manual to clarify the use of Bookstore funds by the colleges. These funds generated at Bookstores are designated to benefit the students. The change makes it clear that while excess funds may not be used for bonuses or general campus construction, it is permissible for construction and renovation of the Bookstore itself.
The Board approved a joint feasibility study of a reciprocal Tuition Waiver Exchange Program between the University of North Carolina and the North Carolina Community College System. The study will be presented to the General Assembly next month. The tuition waiver program is designed to allow full-time employees of either system to take a specified number of courses at constituent institution of the other system tuition-free. The employee must be employed for at least 30 hours or more per week and the ability to enroll would be based on class space availability. Admission policies would remain in effect, but the courses taken would not have to be job-related.
Kennon Briggs, vice president for business and finance at the System Office, told the Board that the program will provide a wonderful opportunity for Community College faculty to obtain advanced credentials and staff to pursue degrees. University employees will have access to quality programs to enhance their professional development opportunities.
“The program does have a cost,” Briggs said. That cost, approximately $1.3 million for the NCCCS and $7.7 million for the University, is factored into the report. A joint request to the General Assembly for funding to support this program will be made from the UNC Board of Governors and the State Board of Community Colleges.
Dr. Linwood Powell, chair of the State Board’s Personnel Committee, reported that progress is being made at Blue Ridge Community College to address issues raised by the State Auditor and at Randolph Community College to address issues raised by the US Department of Education.
Kennon Briggs reported that the work of the committee addressing issues raised by the State Auditor concerning the State Board is progressing. The panel will hold its final meeting next week. A report will be made at the April SBCC meeting.
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