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State Board of Community Colleges
August 17, 2001
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:
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James J. Woody, Jr., Chair |
Chester P. Middlesworth |
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Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice Chair |
Richard H. Moore |
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George E. Battle, III |
Beverly E. Perdue |
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W.W. "Dub" Dickson |
G. Herman Porter |
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Bob H. Greene |
Ann T.Turlington |
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G. Gordon Greenwood |
Norma B. Turnage |
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Peter D. Hans |
Herbert L. Watkins |
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Sandra L. Hayes |
Sharon Wright-Watson |
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Anne-Marie Knighton |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Middlesworth requested adding an attachment of the new SBCC Committees
to the July SBCC Meeting Minutes. The Chair so instructed. On a motion by Dr.
Greene, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the minutes of the
July 20, 2001 meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board suspended its rules and moved the item "Central Carolina Community College Off-Campus Center Request" from the Future Action section and added it to the For Action section of the regular Board Agenda.
Dr. Greene requested to remove the item "Curriculum Standard Revisions"from the Future Action section of the regular Board Agenda. Hearing no objections, Chairman Woody granted the request.
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board suspended its rules and moved the item "Contractual Services-Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) (College Information Systems Project)" from the Future Action section and added it to the For Action section of the regular Board Agenda.
Mr. Watkins requested to move the following items from the For Action section to the Consent Agenda:
Automotive Youth Educational Systems Partnership Agreement/Service Agreement Renewal with Amendment
CORD (Center for Occupational Research and Development)/Service Agreement (New Contract)
SAGRELTO Enterprises, Inc., of Durham, NC (Service Agreement)
Contractual Services-Renewal of Contract with CIBER Custom Solutions Group for Database Analyst (Data Warehouse Project)
Contract Amendment with Department of Health and Human Services for Nurse Aide Training Funds
Contract Amendment with the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association
Nurse Aide Training Program Grants
Hearing no objections, Chairman Woody granted the request
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved the agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board approved the consent agenda, consisting of the items listed below.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
- Curriculum Application for a Program
The Board approved the following curriculum program application at: Forsyth Technical Community College (A25310) Medical Office Administration
- Instruction to Captive Co-Opt
The Board approved courses of instruction for captive or co-opted groups.
- Approval of New Courses on Continuing Education Master Course List
The Board approved the following courses for placement on the Continuing Education Master Course List. This Action compiles with HB 80, Section 40, of the 1994 Appropriations Act.
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Program Area |
Course Title |
Course Number |
Recommended Hours |
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Nondestructive Testing: Magnetic Particle Inspection |
ISC 3210 | 42 |
| P35 |
Nondestructive Testing: Liquid Penetrant |
ISC 3211 | 45 |
| C30 |
Environmental Education Certification Program |
ENV 3100 | 70 |
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
- Construction/Property
The Board approved reallocations of funds at Craven CC. The Board authorized projects at Alamance CC, Asheville-Buncombe Technical CC, Central Piedmont CC, Craven CC, Sandhills CC, and Vance-Granville CC. The Board authorized acquisition of real property by Central Carolina CC.
- Automated Youth Educational Systems Partnership Agreement/Service Agreement Renewal with Amendment
The Board approved a renewal with an amendment contract, with the Automative Youth Education Systems (AYES) for the purpose of providing assistance in program certification, curriculum materials, and instructor training.
- CORD (Center for Occupational Research and Development)/Service Agreement (New Contract)
The Board approved a new contract with CORD for the purpose of developing and conducting an online survey of faculty and administrators on professional development needs.
- SAGRELTO Enterprises, Inc., of Durham, NC (Service Agreement)
The Board approved an amendment to an earlier contract. At the time the earlier contract was approved, the request stated that the earlier contract covered only part of the scope of work and that an amendment would be forthcoming. In fact, this amended contract includes the remaining scope of work and additional work that must now be done.
- Contractual Services-Renewal of Contract with CIBER Custom Solutions Group for Database Analyst (Data Warehouse Project)
The Board approved the renewal of the Database Analyst contract with CIBER Custom Solutions Group for a two-month period from September 25, 2001 to November 25, 2001.
- Contract Amendment with Department of Health and Human Services for Nurse Aide Training Funds
The Board approved a contract amendment from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to the State Board of Community Colleges in the amount of $348, 074 for the contract period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
- Contract Amendment with the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association
The Board approved a contract amendment from the North Carolina Community College System Office to the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association in the amount of $321, 425 for the contract period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
- Nurse Aide Training Program Grants
The Board approved to carry forward allocation of funds for Nurse Aide training at nine colleges. In response to House Bill 1840 the North Carolina Community College System and the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association agree to coordinate efforts to improve training, recruitment and reduce turnover of certified nursing assistants in nursing facilities.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE ON THE STATE BOARD
The State Board presented a resolution honoring E.B. Hale of Rocky Mount, for service on the State Board of Community Colleges.
NCACCP REPORT
Dr. H. James Owen, President of the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents, gave a report to the Board. He informed the Board that he attended a joint session of the General Assembly where a joint resolution was adopted in honor of former NCCCS President Joe Grimsley. The NCACCP is organized by committees and they are currently working on their priorities for the coming year. Dr. Owen stated that he looks forward to working with members of the NCACCT, NCCCS Staff and President Lancaster, SBCC, SGA, and the Legislature.
GOVERNING BOARDS LIAISION COMMITTEE REPORT
Dr. Greene informed the Board that the Governing Boards Liaison Committee held a meeting on Wednesday, August 15, 2001. This meeting was hosted by the SBCC. The meeting consisted of the following presentations and discussions:
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Tim Simmons from the News and Observer gave a report on all the articles that he has written during the last few months on Segregation and Resegregation. A panel then reacted on Mr. Simmons presentation. The panel consisted of Gene Causby, Dudley Flood, and Marvin Pittman.
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Marvin Pittman gave a report on the Advisory Commission-Raising Achievement and Closing the Gap. He presented a graph that showed what has happened over the past ten years with minority students vs. white students.
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Troy Barksdale & Elizabeth Cunningham gave a presentation on Achieving a Diverse Student Body in the University System.
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Clay Hines reviewed the changes in state law, which will now allow under 16 yr. old students to attend a community college. June Atkinson talked about the affect this change would have on the public schools. Ken Whitehurst discussed the potential impact on community college administration, programs and policies.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
For Action
- Central Carolina Community College Off-Campus Center Request
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board approved the request for Central Carolina CC to relocate an Off-Campus Center to a new location approximately four miles from the current Center.
- State Board of Community College Bylaws
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved the revisions to the SBCC Bylaws. There are several changes being made to the SBCC Bylaws. Most of the changes are cosmetic in nature. The most significant changes are in Article VI and Article XII. Article VI states the policy regarding SBCC Members attendance requirements in that a State Board meeting includes the meeting of the full board and any scheduled standing committee meetings. Members are encouraged and expected to attend all State Board meetings. However, if a member attends either the full board meeting or the assigned standing committee meeting, or both, the member shall be considered in attendance for the month. Article XII pertains to standing committees. The Chair shall appoint a non-voting representative of the NCACCP and a non-voting representative of the NCACCT to each standing committee upon the recommendation of the presiding officer of each association.
- Initiate Rulemaking to re-adopt 23 NCAC 2C.0305 as a Temporary Rule as Amended and Approve Admissions Criteria as Revised
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. Battle, the Board approved amendments to this temporary rule to include clarifying that only persons less than 16 years old may enroll in community colleges under G.S. 115D-1.1 and to make other clarifying changes to the admissions criteria.
- Initiate Rulemaking to Amend Rule 23 NCAC 2E.0402
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Turlington, the Board approved the initiation of rulemaking to amend the above rule. Mr. Hans called on Chuck Barham to explain the rewrite of this administrative code. Mr. Barham explained that it rewrites in-plant training administrative code and divides it into four types of training that may be offered: 1)Occupational Extension of the Work Station, 2)Structured On-the-Job Training or Applied Learning, 3)Customized On-the-Job Training, and 4)Company Provided On-the-Job Training.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
For Information
- Business Administration/Electronic Commerce (A2512I)
Blue Ridge CC, Central Piedmont CC, College of The Albermarle, Cleveland CC, Haywood CC, and Southeastern CC requested and received approval to offer Business Administration/Electronic Commerce (A2512I).
- Internet Technologies (A25290)
Blue Ridge CC, College of The Albermarle, and Gaston College requested and received approval to offer Internet Technologies (A25290).
- Information Systems/Network Administration and Support (A2526D)
Blue Ridge CC, College of The Albermarle, Cleveland CC, Gaston College, and Southeastern CC requested and received approval to offer Information Systems/Network Administration (A2526D).
For Future Action
- Curriculum Application Procedure Request
The Board is requested by the Program Services Staff to approve changes to the Curriculum Application Procedures. The NCACCP has requested ten proposed changes, one of the major changes includes changing the approval process from 90-days to 60-days for those curriculum applications that have no negative impact assessment and are existing program titles.
- 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: Asheville-Buncombe Technical CC (A40160) Computer Engineering Technology, Fayetteville Technical CC (A2512G) Business Administration/Operations Management, Gaston College (A40160) Computer Engineering Technology, Mayland CC (D35180) Carpentry, Wake Technical CC (A45740) Surgical Technology
- Program Termination Request
The Board will be asked to approve Wilkes Community College Program Termination Request of Hotel and Restaurant Management (A25240) due to lack of interest and low enrollment.
- New & Expanding Industry Training 2000 Report
Data has recently been submitted by colleges and the report is currently being prepared by System Office staff for presentation and approval at the September Board meeting. Legislation requires that the Board-approved report be transmitted to the General Assembly by October 1.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
For Information
- 1993 Bond Status Report
The Board was given the Bond Project Status Report - Ongoing Projects as of July 31, 2001.
- Bond Authorization Report
The Board was presented the Bond Authorization Report as of August 17, 2001.
- Legislative Update
Mr. Watkins called upon President Lancaster to give a legislative update. President Lancaster commented that little progress has been made since the July SBCC Meeting. However, he hopes Governor Easley’s televised speech that was broadcast last night (August 16, 2001) will break the gridlock.
- HUB Activities Update
The Board was presented a brief update outlining the actions taken by the System Office Staff during the period June 15-August 3, 2001, to implement programs to achieve objectives to use historically underutilized businesses.
- CIS/GL Update
The Board was given a progress report on the operations at the 8 pilot colleges regarding the College Information System/General Ledger. Seven out of the eight phase one colleges went live in July and have completed a full month of successful operation and reports generation. Mr. Watkins reported that the Finance and Capital Committee has established a sub-committee, consisting of Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, Mr. Gordon Greenwood, and Mr. Herbert Watkins, to thoroughly review requested changes to the system. Mr. Watkins also reported that there was one college, Central Piedmont CC, that did not go live due to issues being addressed. These issues include additional support expectations and on site presence requested by Central Piedmont CC as a stand-alone installation. The Finance and Capital Committee are concerned that what Central Piedmont CC are requesting could be prohibitive to the budget.
For Action
- Contractual Services—Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) (College Information Systems Project)
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved payment for additional functions and features not included in the original contract with Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) contingent upon the P&C approval.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT, H. Martin Lancaster
President Lancaster’s report was delivered to the SBCC in a written report. The text of his report is available on the NCCCS Web site.
CHAIR’S REMARKS, James J. Woody, Jr.
*Chairman Woody appointed Ann Turlington to serve on the selection committee for NCCCS Staff Member of the Year.
*He also appointed Sandra Hayes to serve on the selection committee for NCCCS President of the Year.
*Chairman Woody reminded the Board Members that the 2002 SBCC Calendar must be approved at the October Meeting and appointed Peter Hans to chair a committee to develop the calendar for consideration at the September meeting and for approval at the October meeting. The other members of the committee are Anne-Marie Knighton and Dr. Herman Porter
*He informed the Board members that they will receive business cards to use as they make calls on legislators and community colleges, as well as other individuals and groups.
*Mr. Woody asked the Board members to complete the survey on the Thursday Issue Luncheon Session and the survey on receiving E-mail from the NCCCS Staff.
*Chairman Woody challenged the State Board to contribute $25,000 collectively to the North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for September 20 and 21, 2001, in Raleigh, NC.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
| RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: | |
| Secretary | APPROVED BY: |
| H. Martin Lancaster, System President | James J. Woody, Jr., Chair |
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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