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CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges was called to order. The following members were present:
G. Herman Porter, Chair, Peter D. Hans, Vice Chair, Harlan E. Boyles, Hugh F. Bryant, Meigs C. Golden, Bob H. Greene, E.B. Hale, R. Carolyn Harmon, Sandra L. Hayes, Thomas C. King, Jr., Anne-Marie Knighton, Chester P. Middlesworth, Daryl J. Mitchell, Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, B. Joanne Steiner, Ann T. Turlington, Herbert L. Watkins Lt. Governor Dennis A. Wicker, James J. Woody, Jr.
Unable to attend were Jeannette M. Council and E. Norris Tolson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board approved the
minutes of the
July 28, 2000 Board meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Mr. E.B. Hale, the Board approved the agenda for the August 18, 2000, meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges with the changes stated below.
A. On a motion by Ms. Harmon, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved suspension of rules in order to move the following three Future Action items to the Action section of the agenda.
- Tech Prep Grants 2000-2001
- Scholarships, Grant and Loan Allocations
- Professional Development Activities Grant
B. On a motion by Mr. King, seconded Mr. Boyles, the Board approved adding to the agenda a resolution of condolence in memory of Mr. Carl Horn, first chairman of the State Board of Community Colleges. The resolution was adopted by acclamation.
Presentation of Resolution
Mr. King spoke of Mr. Horn's service on the Board from 1980-1983, noting that Mr. Horn came to the Board to bring business and industry focus to the community college system and wanted the Board to show their active interest in using the community colleges as an economic development tool. Mr. Boyles added that Mr. Horn had created a partnership between education and business. Mr. King presented the following resolution.
Resolution of Condolence
, Carl Horn was one of the most distinguished business leaders in North Carolina and theWHEREAS
WHEREAS, Carl Horn set high standards for public service through the
excellent corporate citizenship
of Duke Power Company and through his personal commitments; and
WHEREAS, Carl Horn devoted tremendous energy to the unique task of building the identity and effectiveness of the State Board of Community Colleges as its first chair, serving from 1980 to 1983; and
WHEREAS, all North Carolinians are better off because of the economic prosperity and educational opportunities nurtured by the leadership of Carl Horn;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that we, the members of the State Board of
Community Colleges,
honor the memory of Carl Horn, Jr. and extend our deepest sympathy to his family
and friends on the passing of this remarkable citizen of North Carolina.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board approved the consent agenda, which consisted of the items listed below.
Program Services Committee
, R. Carolyn Harmon, ChairA. Curriculum Program Applications
Attachment Prog. 7 in Folder 8-00
The Board approved curriculum program applications at Cape Fear Community College, A30140 Film and Video Production Technology (local); Carteret Community College, A25240 Hotel and Restaurant Management (local); Central Piedmont Community College, A25290 Internet Technologies (regional); Mitchell Community College, A2512F Business Administration/Marketing and Retailing (local); and, Pamlico Community College, A45320 Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (regional).
B. Curriculum Program Applications Extension
The Board approved a one-year extension of the below curriculums. The college has justification of potential employment and potential students. (23 NCAC.0201(b)).
Pamlico Community College
A55140 Cosmetology
C55400 Manicuring/Nail
C55230 Esthetics Technology
C. Curriculum Standard Revision
Attachment Prog. 9 in Folder 8-00
The Board approved a curriculum standard revision for (A45720) Respiratory Care. The American Association for Respiratory Care and the National Board for Respiratory Care has mandated that all persons graduating from a respiratory program must have a two-year associate degree and will be given the title of a graduate respiratory therapist. The term technician will no longer be used; therefore, all persons will be classified as graduate respiratory therapists from a Respiratory Therapy Program.
D. Instruction to Captive/Co-opted Groups
Attachment Prog.10 in Folder 8-00
The Board approved courses of instruction for captive or co-opted groups (per
23 NCAC 2E.0403).
E. Course Modifications - Continuing Education Master Course List
The Board approved modifications to the Continuing Education Master Course
List. This action complies with HB 80, Section 40, of the 1994 Appropriations
Act.
Program Course Course Current Recommended
Area__ Title Number Hours Hours
L30 Nurse Aide I NUR3242 15 40
Refresher
P90 Production Welding WLD 3101 40 80
Techniques
Finance and Capital Needs Committee, James Woody, Chair
A. Contractual Services – Project Coordination (College Information Systems Project)
Attachment FC-7 in Folder 8-00
The Board approved a contract with CIBER, Inc. for project coordination services in support of the North Carolina Community College System college information system project. The total amount of this contract for 2000-2001 is $164,560.
B. Construction/Property
Attachment FC-9 in Folder 8-00
The Board approved project approval at Johnston, Martin, Vance-Granville and Wake Technical Community Colleges. Acquisition of real property was approved for Mitchell Community College.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
For Future Action
Proprietary Trade School
Attachment Pol. 1 in Folder 8-00
The Board will be asked to approve licensing of Health Education Solutions, a
Proprietary Trade School, as required under Article 8, Chapter 115D, North
Carolina General Statutes, for the period beginning September 15, 2000 and
ending June 30, 2001.
B. Off-Campus Center Request from Pamlico Community College
Attachment Pol. 2 in Folder 8-00
The Board will be asked to approve a request from Pamlico Community College for approval of an off-campus center in Bayboro, NC. The proposed site for the center is adjacent to Pamlico County High School which will allow the college to expand its Huskins Bill offerings in addition to meeting the increased demand for credit and non-credit courses resulting from the population growth in Pamlico County.
For Action
Proposed Text to Continue Rule-Making Process
Attachment Pol. 3 in Folder 8-00
On a motion by Mr. Golden, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved continuing the rule-making process to approve proposed text of 2D.0202 Tuition and Fees for Curriculum Programs, 2D.0203 Fees for Extension Programs and 2C.0308 Drivers' Eligibility Certificate of Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Program Services Committee
, R. Carolyn Harmon, ChairFor Future Action
A. Curriculum Program Applications
The Board will be asked to approve the curriculum programs at the colleges
listed, on the condition that equipment funds are available to the college and
operating funds generated by the budget formula will permit the offering of the
program without any special allocation of funds. (23 NCAC 2E.0201 (a.))
Gaston College, D25320 Medical Transcription (local)
Piedmont Community College, (A___) Facility Maintenance Technology (regional)
Tri-County Community College, A5522B Early Childhood Associate/Teacher Associate (local)
Western Piedmont Community College, A25290 Internet Technologies (local)
B. Curriculum Standard Revision
Attachment Prog. 2 in Folder 8-00
The Board will be asked to approve a curriculum standard revision for Dietetic Technician (A45310). An increase in clinical hours for DET 220 from nine hours to twelve hours resulted in an increase in SHC from 9 to 10. DET 220 is a core course in the curriculum therefore increasing total required hours from 50 SHC to 51 SHC. The 150 clinical hours meet the mandatory requirements for eligibility to take the certified dietary managers examination.
C. 2000-2001 Contract
The Board will be asked to approve the expenditure of state or federal funds to support the terms of the contract, Cosmetology (D55140), Mitchell Community College and Hair Stylist Academy Inc., subject to it being performed and executed in compliance with Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code Rule 2E.0602.
For Action
On a motion by Ms. Harmon, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved the following
three items.
A. Tech Prep Grants 2000-2001
Attachment Prog. 4 in Folder 8-00
The Board approved the authorization of funding of Tech Prep grants, funded from
the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Acts of 1998,
Title II. Funding is provided to Tech Prep consortia that are comprised of one
or more local education agencies and community colleges. Grants to the colleges
are for two purposes during the 2000-2002 funding cycle
1) enhancement of Tech Prep programs and 2) new innovation and demonstration
projects for Tech Prep programs. These grants cover activities between July 1,
2000 – June 30, 2001.
B. Scholarships, Grant and Loan Allocations
Attachment Prog. 5 in Folder 8-00
The Board approved scholarship, grant and loan allocations administered by the North Carolina Community College System, 2000-2001.
C. Professional Development Activities Grant
Attachment Prog. 6 in Folder 8-00
The Board approved funding for the Professional Development Activities
grants listed below. Funding is through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and
Technical Education Act of 1998, Title I, Section 124, State Leadership
Activities. These grants enable colleges to provide quality professional
development activities that develop, improve or expand the use of technology in
vocational education; provide training in effective teaching techniques and
skills, and improve the academic and vocational skills of students.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, $25,000; Central Piedmont Community College, $25,000; Coastal Carolina Community College, $25,000; College of The Albemarle, $25,000;
Fayetteville Technical Community College, $16,500; Forsyth Technical
Community College, $25,000; Martin Community College, $25,000; Mitchell
Community College, $16,900; Pitt Community College,
$25,000; Randolph Community College, $25,000; Sandhills Community College,
$19,204; Southeastern Community College, $24,910; Stanly Community College,
$22,891; Wake Technical Community College, $25,000; Wayne Community College,
$25,000; and, Wilkes Community College, $25,000.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, James J. Woody, Jr., Chair
For Information
A. Bond Status Report
Attachment FC-1 in Folder 8-00
The Board was presented the Bond Project Status Report - Ongoing Projects.
B. Capital Improvement Funds (R&R) Status Report
Attachment FC-2 in Folder 8-00
The Board was presented the 1999 State Capital Improvement Funds (R and R Funds) Status Report as of August 18, 2000.
C. Project Status Report
Attachment FC-3 in Folder 8-00
The Board was presented information regarding projects funded with 1999 Capital Improvement Appropriation as of August 18, 2000.
For Future Action
2001-2003 Expansion Budget
Attachment FC-4 in Folder 8-00
The Board will be asked to approve the 2001-2003 Expansion Budget.
For Action
A. Basic Skills CASAS Training
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved the expenditure of $60,000 to provide CASAS Training for all community colleges and community-based organizations funded by the community college system office. The training will be provided by certified trainers at Brunswick, Isothermal, Mayland, Piedmont and Stanly Community Colleges.
B. Basic Skills Training Program
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board approved the
expenditure of $149,525 for the continuation of a Family Literacy Training and
Technical Assistance Initiative to be provided by MOTHEREAD and the North
Carolina Center for Family Literacy. The initiative includes four (four-day)
institutes, four (two-day) institutes, materials and supplies, and technical
support.
C. NCSTARS Contract with Employment Security Commission
Attachment FC-8 in Folder 8-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. King, the Board approved a contract
with the Employment Security Commission for the development of the North
Carolina State Training Accountability and Reporting System (NC STARS) a fully
automated relational database software design system which emphasizes Internet
connectivity for the North Carolina Eligible Training Provider System under the
Workforce Investment Act. The contract amount shall not exceed $359,918.
D. Amended Contract – Program Auditor
Attachment FC-10 in Folder 8-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved cancellation of a former contract and approved an amended contract to Mr. Todd Parker. On July 28, 2000, the Board approved a contract to Mr. Parker, however since that time the director of Program Audit Services has resigned, and Mr. Parker has agreed to assume some of the duties of the director on an interim basis until a permanent director is hired. The Board approved cancellation of the previous contract, effective August 31, 2000, and for the new contract to be issued for September 1 through December 31, 2000.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Thomas C. King, Jr., Chair
Mr. King informed the Board that there was no Legislative Committee report
this month.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, SANDRA L. HAYES, CHAIR
Ms. Hayes informed the Board that there was no Personnel Committee report this month.
SYSTEM PRESIDENT'S REPORT, H. Martin Lancaster
The full text of President Lancaster's report is on the North Carolina Community College System Web site. The address for that site is http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu.
N4CSGA REPORT, DARYL MITCHELL
Reported that the N4CSGA is working hard in support of the bond issue. He reported that a N4CSGA conference will be held October 13-15.
CHAIR’S REMARKS, G. Herman Porter
Dr. Porter informed the Board that the effort in support of the bond issue was
going well and that he had been meeting weekly with others to organize a staff
to run the campaign and to plan the efforts to raise funds to support the
campaign. He reported that Business and Industry had been supportive and now we
are seeking help from all our organizations, such as trustees, presidents and
Board members.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meeting dates of the Board are September 14-15, 2000, Raleigh, NC.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Secretary
H. Martin Lancaster, System President
APPROVED BY:
Chair
G. Herman Porter
Agenda attachments referenced in this document were previously mailed and therefore are not attached to these minutes. If copies are needed, please contact the Office of State Board Affairs, North Carolina Community College System, 200 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603-1379, (919) 733-7051.
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