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State Board of Community Colleges
Raleigh, North Carolina
September 15, 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, Harlan E. Boyles, Hugh F. Bryant, Jeannette M. Council, 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, B. Joanne Steiner, E. Norris Tolson, Herbert L. Watkins, Lt. Governor Dennis A. Wicker, and James J. Woody, Jr.
Unable to attend were Meigs C. Golden, Peter D. Hans, Hilda Pinnix-Ragland and Ann T. Turlington
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Bryant,
seconded by Dr. Council, the Board approved the minutes of the August 18, 2000
meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Mr. E.B. Hale, the Board approved the agenda for the September 15, 2000, meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges with the changes stated below.
A. On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved suspension of rules in order to move the Future Action item "New and Expanding Industry Training Annual report" to the Action section of the agenda due to time restrictions.
B. On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved pulling the item "Contract for Technical Support for Virtual Learning Community" from the agenda.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board approved the consent agenda, which consisted of the items listed below.
Policy Committee, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
A. Proprietary Trade
School
Attachment Pol. 4 in Folder 9-00
The Board approved 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. 5 in Folder 9-00
The Board approved 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.
Program Services Committee, R. Carolyn Harmon, Chair
A. Additions to 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 Course Recommended
Area__ Title Number Hours
V40 Transmissions-Repairing and
Rebuilding AUT
3020
48
V40 Diesel
Electrical
DIE
3020
80
B. Curriculum Program Applications
The Board approved 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)
C. Curriculum Standard Revision
The Board approved 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.
D. 2000-2001 Contract
The Board approved the expenditure of state or federal funds to support 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.
E. Instruction to Captive/Co-opted
Groups
Attachment Prog.12 in Folder 9-00
The Board approved courses of
instruction for captive or co-opted groups (per 23 NCAC 2E.0403).
Finance and Capital Needs Committee, James Woody, Chair
A. Budget Allocations for 2-1
Summary – FY 2000-01
Attachment FC-7 in Folder 9-00
The Board approved the summary of college budget requests for fiscal year
2000-2001.
B. Construction/Property
Attachment FC-11
in Folder 9-00
The Board approved project approvals for Coastal Carolina, Piedmont and Rockingham Community Colleges. Acquisition or disposal of real property was approved for Fayetteville Technical, Rowan-Cabarrus, Tri-County and Western Piedmont Community Colleges.
REPORT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES (NCACCT), Mr. James P. Corbett, Jr., President
Mr. Corbett reported on the following:
- A resolution in support of higher education bonds was adopted at the NCACCT annual business meeting. This resolution was forwarded to Leslie Bevaqua, Director of the North Carolinians for Educational Opportunity.
- The leadership seminar was a big success and although major emphasis was placed on issues related to higher education bonds, other subjects were discussed related to community college funding. At the seminar, Mr. Norris Tolson addressed the issue of how community colleges influence economic development.
- The ACCT Annual Convention will be held October 18-21, 2000 in Tennessee.
- The NCACCT is most appreciative of both the State Board of Community Colleges and the system office for their support in our efforts to inform trustees regarding their responsibilities to the community colleges.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
In the absence of Mr. Golden, Ms. Knighton presented the Policy Committee report.
For Information
Report on Performance Measures
Attachment Pol. 1 in Folder 9-00
The Board was presented a report on performance measures and standards for accountability and
use in performance funding. Mr. Keith Brown gave a presentation to the Board regarding the summary report, which included the measures, standards adopted by the Board, what our system average was on each of the measures and then the number of colleges meeting those standards.
For Future Action
A. Proposed Community College System Calendar
Attachment Pol. 2 in Folder 9-00
The Board will be asked to approve the
proposed community college system calendar for curriculum instruction,
designating the dates on which the fall, spring and summer terms shall begin and
end. The calendar shall provide for flexibility among community college
institutions for actual starting and ending dates within a range established by
the State Board of Community Colleges.
B. Intellectual Property Policy for the Virtual Learning Community
Attachment Pol. 3 in Folder 9-00
The Board will be asked to approve an intellectual property policy for the Virtual Learning Community. The policy defines the ownership of intellectual property and data developed for the Virtual Learning Community, delineates the rights of use and responsibilities and clarifies liability issues. The policy states that all courses and materials developed collaboratively for the Virtual Learning Community belong to the State Board of Community Colleges and to participating colleges, collectively, and not to single institutions or individuals.
Program Services Committee, R.
Carolyn Harmon, Chair
For Information
A. State Leadership Funds from the Carl Perkins Act
Attachment Prog. 1 in Folder 9-00
The Board was presented information on the use of state leadership funds from the Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Acts of 1990 and 1998.
B. In-Plant Courses Approved
Attachment Prog. 2 in Folder 9-00
The Board was presented with a report on In-Plant Training courses approved for the period of April, May and June 2000, for Fayetteville Technical, Guilford Technical and Wilkes Community Colleges.
C. New and Expanding Industry Training Program Trends and Statistics
Attachment Prog. 3 in Folder 9-00
The Board was presented a report of New and Expanding Industry Training Trends and Statistics.
For Future Action
A. Virtual Learning Community Centers
The Board will be asked to approve six colleges as Course Development Centers for the Virtual Learning Community for 2000-2001. The colleges, selected through a competitive process, are
Pitt, Craven, Central Piedmont, Catawba Valley, Fayetteville Technical and Forsyth Technical Community Colleges. Each center will train and coordinate faculty teams, provide release time and fund associated training costs.
B. 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
A2512E Business Administration/Logistics Management (local)
A2512C Business Administration/Human Resources Management (local)
A2512D Business Administration/International Business (local)
A2512I Business Administration/Electronic Commerce (local)
Lenoir Community College
A45700 Radiography Technology (regional)
Pamlico Community College
A55180 Criminal Justice (local)
C. Curriculum Standard Revision
Attachment Prog. 7 in Folder 9-00
The Board will be asked to approve Wayne Community College's request that an additional area of protection be added to the Park Ranger Technology (A15360) curriculum and that the addition of agricultural courses be allowed in other major hours. Both changes will allow more flexibility for the program and would result in more compatibility with other natural resources programs.
For Action
New and Expanding Industry Training Annual Report
Attachment Prog. 4 in Folder 9-00
On a motion by Ms. Harmon, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved the New and Expanding Industry Training Annual Report that will be submitted to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee, due October 1, 2000.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, James J. Woody, Jr., Chair
For Information
A. Bond Status Report
Attachment FC-1 in Folder 9-00
The Board was given the Bond Project Status Report - Ongoing Projects.
B. Capital Funds Expended or Obligated
Attachment FC-2 in Folder 9-00
The Board was presented the Capital Improvement Funds Expended or Obligated report for the period of July 1, 1963 - June 30, 2000.
C. Project Status Report
Attachment FC-3 in Folder 9-00
The Board was presented information regarding projects funded with 1999 Capital Improvement Appropriation as of September 15, 2000.
D. Bond Matching Requirements
Attachment FC-4 in Folder 9-00
The Board was presented a information regarding the method for determining the local match required by using the chart entitled, "$600 Million Capital Improvement Request" 2000-2001 With Local Match Required.
Mr. Boyles shared with the Board a document explaining why the university and community college bonds are essential to North Carolina's future, which he had prepared for Leslie Bevaqua's office.
E. Receipts Update
Attachment FC-5 in Folder 9-00
The Board was given an update of estimated receipts as of August 31, 2000.
F. Faculty and Staff Salary Increase Survey Results
Attachment FC-6 in Folder 9-00
The Board was presented the 2000-01 Salary Increase Survey which described the results of each school and the amount of increase they passed on to their full-time, part-time faculty and to their administrative/instructional support staff.
FOR ACTION
A. 2001-2003 Expansion Budget
Attachment FC-8 in Folder 9-00
President Lancaster presented highlights of the budget request to the Board.
The request of approximately $51.7 million in 2001-02 and $72.9 million in 2002-03 to serve the instructional needs of adults, irrespective of calendar and location, through a combination of regular term instruction, enhanced summer term offerings and distance education.
Student services in our colleges have not been increased in many years. Unfortunately we have reached the point now where that aspect of our community college program is in true crisis. An amount of $9.9 million is being requested to increase student services positions.
Emphasis has been placed on the importance of the campus environment, which has been historically underfunded, by increasing funding for faculty salaries ($57.5 million), Curriculum and professional development ($.9 million) and $4.8 million for "other costs" funding.
Completes the incremental funding of Occupational Continuing Education ($12.1 million each year) to parity with curriculum instruction.
Strengthens Learning Resource Centers (libraries) with a combination of more resources for NC LIVE ($.5 million), the purchase of more printed and electronic media ($3.9 million), the implementation of a new funding mechanism ($2.0 million), and providing system-level support ($.2 million).
Funding for Multi-Campus Colleges ($4.8 million) and initial funding for Off-Campus Centers ($4.3 million).
Improved funding for Small Business Centers ($2.0 million), the Focused Industrial Training Program ($1.0 million) and the Center for Applied Technology ($.3 million).
Funding for improved System Office support and technical assistance for the colleges ($.9 million).
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Boyles, the Board approved the State Board of Community Colleges 2001-03 Expansion Budget Request.
B. English Literacy/Civics Amendment
Attachment FC-10 in Folder 9-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the expenditure of $309,823 for compliance with the English Literacy/Civics amendment to the Basic Skills State Plan. The amendment states that a request for proposals be sent to all programs funded by the North Carolina Community College System to conduct activities for English Literacy/Civics Education.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE,
Thomas C. King, Jr., Chair
Mr. King reported that due to scheduling conflicts, the gubernatorial debate originally planned for the NCCCS Instructors Conference has been cancelled. The groups responsible for that debate have decided to schedule a Higher Education Bonds Forum with Governor Jim Hunt as the keynote speaker. The Forum will take place Monday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Instructors Conference being held at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel/Koury Convention Center.
Mr. King reported that the Faculty Association is starting a community college awareness task force on each community college campus. As issues arise which need to be brought forward, the task force will get the information out to the community so that everyone is informed about the activities going on within the community college system. Their first project is the bond issue.
There was discussion as to whether the Board should request that the General Assembly change G.S. 115D-2.1 to allow only elected or appointed members to chair the Board. The statute currently allows ex-officio members to serve as Board chair. Mr. King said the issue was being raised because of the possible conflict between the ex-officio member's duties in their elected position and their duties as chair. Lt. Governor Wicker spoke in opposition of making such a request. He stated he believes the Board should be allowed to elect from their ranks anyone they should desire to be chair. On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Boyles, the Board agreed to place this item on the October agenda and to contact the candidates. Mr. King will contact candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and State Treasure to solicit their opinion on this issue.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, SANDRA L. HAYES, CHAIR
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board convened in closed session for the discussion of personnel matters.
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 Mrs. Bettie Hall as Acting President of Roanoke-Chowan Community College, effective Oct. 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.nccommunitycolleges.edu.
CHAIR’S REMARKS, G. Herman Porter
Dr. Porter discussed the State Board 2001 calendar that will be approved at the October meeting.
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Hale, the Board agreed that Dr. Porter and Dr. Hunter draft the calendar for approval next month.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The State Board retreat will be held next month, October 18-20, 2000, at Sea Trail Resort,
Sunset Beach, NC.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 12:20 p.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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