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Raleigh, North Carolina
July 28, 2000
9:00 AM
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, Jeannette M. Council, E. B. Hale, Sandra L. Hayes, Thomas C. King, Jr., Anne-Marie Knighton, Chester P. Middlesworth, Daryl J. Mitchell, E. Norris Tolson, Herbert L. Watkins, Lt. Governor Dennis A. Wicker, James J. Woody, Jr.
Members unable to attend were Meigs C. Golden, Bob H. Greene, R. Carolyn Harmon, Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, B. Joanne Steiner and Ann T. Turlington.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Boyles, the Board approved the
minutes of the
May 19, 2000, and June 28, 2000 Board meetings.
SWEARING IN OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The Honorable E. Norris Tolson was sworn in by The Honorable John B. Lewis,
Jr., to serve on the State Board of Community Colleges, filling the unexpired
term of Sharon Decker. Mr. Tolson was elected to serve on the Board by the House
of Representatives and his term of office will expire June 30, 2003.
Also sworn in as a new member of the Board by the Honorable John B. Lewis,
Jr., was
Mr. Daryl J. Mitchell, President of the North Carolina Comprehensive Community
College
Student Government Association and a student at Durham Technical Community
College.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Board approved the agenda for the July 28, 2000, meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges with the changes stated below.
A. On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. King, the Board approved an agenda addition to include the swearing in of Mr. Daryl J. Mitchell.
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved suspension of the rules in order to move three For Future Action items to the Action section of the agenda, as follows.
- Focused Industrial Training Guideline Changes
- Curriculum Program Applications (two programs)
- 2000-2001 State Board Reserve Awards
C. On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board agreed to
add an Action
item to the agenda in order to approve a resolution in support of the bond
package.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions honoring Mr. J. Edgar Moore and Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. were
presented.
Resolution
Honoring
J. Edgar Moore
For Service to the
State Board of Community Colleges
WHEREAS, the State Board of Community Colleges takes great pride in the outstanding qualities and dedication of North Carolina citizens who have served North Carolina’s community colleges; and
WHEREAS, the State Board endeavors to provide leadership that executes the true mission of the North Carolina Community College System to provide world-class workforce training and education resources to North Carolina residents; and
WHEREAS, J. Edgar Moore has supported this mission in an outstanding manner during his two years of service to the community college system as president of the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees; and
WHEREAS, J. Edgar Moore, as NCACCT President, served as a valuable liaison between the NCACCT and the State Board, provided significant leadership to the community college trustees, and brought important issues to the attention of the State Board; and
WHEREAS, the NCCACT, under the leadership of J. Edgar Moore, provided valuable support and lobbying efforts that enabled the State Board to secure the strongest financial support from the General Assembly in decades including money for repairs and renovations, technology and equipment;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the State Board of Community Colleges expresses its esteem and gratitude to J. Edgar Moore for his dedication, his tireless commitment to public education, and his leadership in his service to the people and corporate citizenry of North Carolina.
G. Herman Porter, Chairman H. Martin Lancaster, President
State Board of Community Colleges N. C. Community College System
This 28th Day of July, 2000
Resolution
Honoring
Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr.
For Service to the
State Board of Community Colleges
WHEREAS, the State Board of Community Colleges takes great pride in the outstanding qualities and dedication of North Carolina citizens who have served North Carolina’s community colleges; and
WHEREAS, the State Board endeavors to provide leadership that executes the true mission of the North Carolina Community College System to provide world-class workforce training and education resources to NCCCS students; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. has supported this mission in an outstanding manner during his year of service to the community college system as president of the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wynn, as NCACCP President, served as a valuable liaison between the association and the State Board, provided strategic leadership to community college presidents and brought important community college issues to the attention of the State Board; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wynn, as president of the NCCACP, served as a knowledgeable spokesperson, presenting the message of the community college system; and
WHEREAS, the NCACCP, under the leadership of Dr. Wynn, provided valuable support that helped the State Board to secure the strongest financial support from the General Assembly in decades including money for repairs and renovations, technology and equipment:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the State Board of Community Colleges expresses its esteem and gratitude to Dr. Phail Wynn for his dedication, his commitment to public education, and his leadership in his service to the people and corporate citizenry of North Carolina.
G. Herman Porter, Chairman H. Martin Lancaster, President
State Board of Community Colleges N.C. Community College System
This 28th Day of July, 2000
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Bond Resolution Presentation
On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the following resolution.
WHEREAS, higher education has historically played a tremendous role in building the State of North Carolina into the thriving economic, cultural, and social leader that it is today; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina’s community colleges and universities allow citizens of this State to learn the skills necessary to compete in today’s and tomorrow’s competitive economy; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina’s systems of higher education are acclaimed as being among the best in the country; and
WHEREAS, in the next decade, our community colleges expect more than 57,000 new students to enroll, and our universities’ enrollment will grow by more than 48,000 students; and
WHEREAS, our higher education campuses must upgrade and construct academic, residential and administrative facilities, including critical laboratory and classroom space, to accommodate the growing numbers of students; and
WHEREAS, the $3.1 billion bond package approved by the General Assembly will assist our community colleges and universities in meeting their significant facility needs; and
WHEREAS, the bonds are subject to voter approval on the November 2000 ballot and deserve rightful consideration by the citizens of this State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges strongly supports the higher education bond proposal because it will enable our systems of higher education to better educate tomorrow’s students and maintain North Carolina’s place as the national leader in higher education learning and training.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges pledges to work to educate and inform the citizens of our State about the importance of the bonds in improving our community colleges and universities, and pledges to encourage voters to approve the bonds this November.
This is the 28th day of July, 2000
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Hans, the Board approved the consent agenda, which consisted of the items listed below.
Policy Committee, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
RFP for House Bill 275 Regional and Cooperative Initiatives
Attachment Pol. 5 in Folder 7-00
The Board approved changes in the RFP for these funds which are necessary due to changes in legislation and a reduction in anticipated funds.
Program Services Committee
, R. Carolyn Harmon, ChairA. Curriculum Program Terminations
Attachment Prog. 12 in Folder 7-00
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. King, the Board approved curriculum program terminations at Carteret Community College, A2536A Office Systems Technology-Legal; Fayetteville Technical Community College, C25280 Insurance; South Piedmont Community College, A2512A Business Administration/Banking and Finance, C55400 Manicuring/Nail Technology, A30280 Photographic Technology, C55230 Esthetics Technology, A55140 Cosmetology, C55160 Cosmetology Instructor, A2512F Business Administration/Marketing and Retailing; and, Wayne Community College, A4538A Human Services Technology/Developmental Disabilities, and A4538C Human Services Technology/Mental Health.
B. Instruction to Captive/Co-opted Groups
Attachment Prog.13 in Folder 7-00
The Board approved courses of instruction for captive or co-opted groups (per 23 NCAC 2E.0403).
C. Course Approvals-Continuing Education Master Course List
The Board approved the following courses for placement on the Continuing
Education Master Course List. This action complies with HB 80, Section 40, of
the 1994 Appropriations Act.
Program Course Title Course Number Recommended
Area Hours
P35 NC Manufacturing Certification MNT 3000 96
Level I Fundamentals Program
P60 CAD Solid Modeling
APP 3606
144
L30 EKG Technician
NUR 3268
30
F75 Real Estate Broker Course
RLS 3502
60
D. Course Modifications – Continuing Education Master Course List
The Board approved modifications to the Continuing Education Master Course List as follows:
ProgramArea
Course Title Course Current Hours Recommended HoursR30 Underwater Search and FIP 4123 13 40
Recovery
R20
Basic Law Enforcement CJC 3938
492
608
Training
A. Financial Aid (NCCCS Loan Program)
Attachment FC-16 in Folder 7-00
The Board approved the loan funds available to community colleges based on Pell Grants received.
B. Two Percent Transfer Restrictions – 2000-2001
Attachment FC-17 in Folder 7-00
The Board approved procedures for compliance with the continuation of Section
9.5 of Session Laws 1999-237: "Community College Funding Flexibility".
The two percent transfer restriction on curriculum faculty salaries remains in
effect for year 2000-01.
C. Use of 1999-2000 Board Reserve Funds (Year-End Report)
Attachment FC-18 in Folder 7-00
The Board approved the Board Reserve Funds report. The State Board is required to report semi-annually to the joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on expenditures from the State Board reserve funds.
D. 2000-2001 College Budgets
Attachment FC-19 in Folder 7-00
The Board approved budget items representing specific actions taken by the
General Assembly during the 2000 Regular Session or budget allocations being
made based on current policies of the State Board of Community Colleges.
E. Construction/Property
Attachment FC-20 in Folder 7-00
The Board approved project approval at Gaston College, Cleveland, Coastal Carolina, Guilford Technical, Isothermal, Martin, Richmond, Robeson, Sandhills, Southwestern, Vance Granville and Wake Technical Community Colleges. Acquisition of real property was approved for Mitchell Community College.
REPORT FROM JONATHAN DILLON STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Mr. Dillon spoke of the Student Leadership Institute (SLI) which was
founded and started in 1999 through a state fund reserve grant. The SLI has four
components that students must meet, which include the week-long training
session in the summer, group projects, individual projects and the commitment to
conduct three or four workshops on their individual campuses. The SLI
participants benefit from their experience by broadening their self-esteem,
enhancing their employability, improving their retention probability, expanding
their global awareness, and increasing their exposure to diversity. Mr. Dillon
stated that the SLI had not only provided him with training to become a better
equipped leader but had also helped him meet personal goals he had set for
himself. Mr. Dillon asked the Board to do all that is possible to see that this
great student-based program continues, stressing that the SLI has reached many
students and can reach many more.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
In the absence of the Chair, Dr. Steve Scott presented the Policy report.
For Information
Program Audit Section’s Annual Issues Report
Attachment Pol. 1 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented the annual Program Audit Section’s Issues Report.
For Future Action
A. Student Technology Fee
Attachment Pol. 2 in Folder 7-00
The Policy Committee recommended to the Board that the Student Technology Fee item not be considered at this time, pending further study on the issue of fees.
B. Adoption of Calendar for Curriculum Instruction
Attachment Pol. 3 in Folder 7-00
The Policy Committee recommended to the Board that this item be moved back to the Information category in order to gain additional information and input regarding a calendar for curriculum instruction, designating the dates on which the fall, spring and summer terms shall begin and end.
For Action
Approval of Proposed Text to Continue Rule-Making Process
Attachment Pol. 4 in Folder 7-00
On a motion by Dr. Scott, seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board approved the proposed text in order to continue the rule-making process to amend Rule 2E.0205 of Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Program Services Committee, R. Carolyn Harmon, Chair
In the absence of the Chair, Ms. Hayes presented the Program report.
For Information
A. Manufacturing Certification Program
Attachment Prog.1 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented the North Carolina Manufacturing Certification Program Report. The NC Manufacturing Certification Program is a competency-based training program offered through North Carolina’s community colleges and is designed to provide enhanced career opportunities in manufacturing; and to provide North Carolina’s manufacturers with a world-class workforce.
B. In-Plant Training Courses
Attachment Prog. 2 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented a listing of In-Plant Training Courses for third quarter January, February, March 2000.
C. Trends in Training/Information Technology Training
Attachment Prog. 3 in Folder 7-00
The Board was given information regarding technology training. As North
Carolina moves into a knowledge-based economy the need to provide more training
in the Information Technology (IT) area is expanding quickly. Not only is there
an increase in the need for IT professionals, virtually every other job is
impacted by the need for workers to have IT skills. North Carolina’s Community
College System is responding to this demand through many training venues,
including Occupational Continuing Education (OCE) training.
D. Focused Industrial Training Allocations
Attachment Prog. 4 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented information on the new Focused Industrial Training (FIT) allocations recommended as part of the year 2000-2001 FIT college allotments.
For Future Action
A. Curriculum Program Applications
The Board will be asked to approve the following curriculum programs at the colleges listed, on the condition that equipment funds are available to the colleges 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.).
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 will be asked to approve 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. 8 in Folder 7-00
The Board will be asked to approve 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. CASAS Training
The Board will be asked to approve 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.
E. Basic Skills Training Program
The Board will be asked to approve 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, supplies and technical support.
For Action
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. King, the Board approved the following items.
A. Focused Industrial Training Guidelines
Attachment Prog. 5 in Folder 7-00
Requested changes for Focused Industrial Training Guidelines.
B. Curriculum Program Applications
The following curriculum programs at the colleges listed, on the condition that equipment funds are available to the colleges 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.).
Johnston Community College, C45600 Phlebotomy [certificate](local) and Piedmont Community College, A20160 Industrial Laboratory Technology (regional).
C.
2000-2001 State Board Reserve AwardsAttachment Prog. 9 in Folder 7-00
Recommendations from the State Board Reserve Funds for 2000-2001 fiscal year in the areas of Special Provisions of Section 9.6 of House Bill 168, 1999 of the General Assembly of North Carolina; Start-Up Programs; Curriculum Improvement Projects; and, Feasibility, Innovative, and Pilot Projects.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, James J. Woody, Jr., Chair
For Information
A. Bond Status Report
Attachment FC-1 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented the Bond Project Status Report - Ongoing Projects as of June 30, 2000.
B. Renovation and Repair Expenditures
Attachment FC-2 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented the 1999 State Capital Improvement Funds (R and R Funds) Status Report as of June 30, 2000.
C. Project Status Report
Attachment FC-3 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented information regarding projects funded with 1999 Capital Improvement Appropriation as of June 30, 2000.
D. 2001-2003 "Draft" Expansion Budget
Attachment FC-4 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented the draft 2001-2003 Draft Expansion Budget.
E. Status Report on 2 Percent Transfer
Attachment FC-5 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented the 2 Percent Transfer Restriction report for the reporting period of
June 30, 2000
F. Receipts Update
Attachment FC-6 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented information regarding estimated receipts as of June 30, 2000.
G. Summer Term Accountability Plan
Attachment FC-7 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented an accountability plan for supplemental funding for summer term curriculum instruction.
H. House Bill 275 Cash Flow Report
Attachment FC-8 in Folder 7-00
The Board was presented a report regarding the House Bill 275 Cash Flow Projections and Allocations for year 2000-2001.
For Action
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the following items.
A. Contractual Services – GED Scoring
Attachment FC-9 in Folder 7-00
The continuation of the Oklahoma Scoring Services contract for July 28, 2000-June 18, 2001. The contract is to score the essay component of the GED Writing Skills Test and to score Spanish Test editions for all the local community colleges.
B. Contractual Services – Virtual Learning Community Coordinator
Attachment FC-10 in Folder 7-00
A contract with Neil Hollands for $30,800 from August 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001.
C. Contract between North Carolina Community College System and NC Real Enterprise
Attachment FC-11 in Folder 7-00
A contract between the North Carolina Community College System and NC Real Enterprise for the 2000-2001 fiscal year. NC REAL Enterprise will provide a program of training in entrepreneurial skills for public schools and community colleges.
D. Contract with State Education Assistance Authority
Attachment FC-12 in Folder 7-00
Continuation of a contract, pursuant to Section 9.4 of House Bill 168,
between the State Board of Community Colleges and the North Carolina State
Education Assistance Authority, in the amount of $5,000,000 for fiscal year
2000-01.
E. Services Contract for Wireless Communications Project
Attachment FC-13 in Folder 7-00
Extension of a contract for the services of Robert J. Rini, Attorney at Law,
of Rini, Coran & Lancellotta, P.C., Washington, DC. The previous contract
was through June 30, 2000, and will now continue until December 31, 2000.
F. Contract for Program Auditor
Attachment FC-14 in Folder 7-00
A contract being extended to Todd Parker, retiring senior program auditor,
for August 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000 at the same pay rate as his July
2000 monthly salary.
G. Service Agreement for Mary Rose
Attachment FC-15 in Folder 7-00
The extension of a previous contract with Mary C. Rose for the period of August
1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. The total amount of this extension will not
exceed $4,000.
H. No-Cost Extension for Contract with UNC Center for Economic Development
Attachment FC-21 in Folder 7-00
Authority given to the System Office to grant a no-cost extension to the UNC
Center for Economic Development for the study of Specialized Training Centers.
The Center completed the terms of the original contract, and the System Office
has requested refinements to the original research that UNC has agreed to
provide as part of a no-cost extension.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Thomas C. King, Jr., Chair
Mr. King reported on the following:
The importance of monitoring legislative action, particularly during the last days of the session. A technical correction remedied a problem that existed regarding the salary schedule and bonus pay for community college employees. As the final budget bill was read, it was discovered that the language had failed to be changed in the appropriations bill on how the salary money would be distributed; therefore, our faculty and staff would not have been eligible for that bonus, had this oversight not been discovered and corrected.
Two study commission bills that affect community colleges directly:
- Faculty Salary Study. The legislative leadership was asked to study faculty
salaries in the university system. The legislative leadership, realizing that
faculty salaries in the UNC system are above the national average, while our
community colleges are last in the southeast, felt if they are going to study
one, they should study both. Therefore the community colleges were added to the
study. We feel this is a fortunate development for the community colleges.
Study Commission for proprietary schools. The study will examine the schools
as to the proper location and funding. Oversight responsibility for these
schools will also be part of the study. This study commission should be helpful
to us as a Board as we have questions regarding our role in proprietary schools.
Local trustee boards will be asked to also approve the bond resolution. Mr.
King requested Board members to ask various groups to also endorse the
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, SANDRA L. HAYES, CHAIR
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hans, the Board convened in closed session for the discussion of personnel matters. On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the
Board approved adding a contract matter to be discussed during the executive session agenda.
CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS
By acclamation, the Board reconvened in Open Session and took the following
action.
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved Mr.
James Timothy Brewer as Assistant to the President effective August 1, 2000.
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.ncccs.cc.nc.us.
CHAIR’S REMARKS, G. Herman Porter
Policy Committee
Mr. K. Ray Bailey, President, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Mr. Stuart B. Fountain, Trustee, Guilford Technical Community College
Finance and Capital Needs Committee
Dr. Willard L. Lewis, III, President, Isothermal Community College
Ms. Elsie H. Childres, Trustee, Western Piedmont Community College
Program Services Committee
Dr. Donald L. Reichard, President, Johnston Community College
Ms. Sheila Carden, Trustee, Piedmont Community College
Legislative Committee
Dr. Edward H. Wilson, Jr., President, Wayne Community College
Mr. George W. Little, Trustee, Sandhills Community College
Dr. Porter congratulated Dr. Jeannette Council on her recent appointment as a county commissioner in Cumberland County.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meeting dates of the Board are Thursday and Friday, August 17-18, 2000, in Raleigh.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 12 noon.
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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