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State Board of Community Colleges
Raleigh, North Carolina
January 19, 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:
G. Herman Porter, Chair Peter D. Hans, Vice Chair
Jeannette M. Council Meigs C. Golden
Bob H. Greene E.B. Hale
Sandra L. Hayes Thomas C. King
Anne-Marie Knighton Chester P. Middlesworth
Daryl Mitchell *Joseph M. Sansom
for Richard H. MooreLt. Gov. Beverly Perdue Hilda Pinnix-Ragland
E. Norris Tolson Ann T. Turlington
Herbert L. Watkins James J. Woody, Jr.
Unable to attend were Hugh F. Bryant, R. Carolyn Harmon and B. Joanne Steiner.
*Mr. Sansom is the Assistant to the State Treasurer.
New Members
Dr. Porter welcomed two new board members Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue and State Treasurer Richard H. Moore.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved
the minutes of the November 17, 2000, meeting.
RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Hans, the Board unanimously approved resolutions of appreciation honoring former Lieutenant Governor Dennis A. Wicker and former State Treasurer Harlan E. Boyles, for their outstanding service to the State Board of Community Colleges and the citizens of North Carolina.
PRESENTATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CENTER AWARDS
The first annual Excellent Small Business Center Awards were presented. Four
Small Business Centers located at four community colleges were honored for their
exemplary contributions to the small business community and for the innovative
ways they serve special populations. The Small Business Center (SBC) at Lenoir
Community College received the Outstanding Service Award, the SBC at Haywood
Community College received the western Regional Award, the SBC at Central
Piedmont Community College won the central Regional Award and the top Excellence
Award went to the SBC at Brunswick Community College, who was also recognized as
the regional winner in the east. Small Business Center Advisory Committee Chair
Scott Bauer was on hand to congratulate the winners. Mr. Bauer is also President
of Southern Community Bank and Trust. His bank, along with the North Carolina
Bankers Association, contributed funds for cash awards.
Mr. Thad Woodard, President of the North Carolina Bankers Association, came to
congratulate the winners as well.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the agenda for the January 19, 2001, meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges with the changes stated below.
A. On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Mr. King, the Board approved to remove the item "Curriculum Program Applications" from the consent agenda and to suspend rules in order to add two Future Action items, "Application Procedure Request" and "House Bill 1840- Funds for Nurse Aide Training Programs" to the Action section of the agenda.
B. On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved adding to the agenda the item "Community College Bond Facility Working Group" to the For Action section of the agenda.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved the consent agenda as amended, which consisted of the items listed below.
Program Services Committee
, R. Carolyn Harmon, ChairA. Instruction to Captive/Co-opted Groups
Attachment Prog. 10 in Folder 1-01
The Board approved courses of instruction for captive or co-opted groups (per 23 NCAC 2E.0403).
B. Course Addition to Continuing Education Master Course List
Attachment Prog.11 in Folder 1-01
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
Recommended
Area
Title
Course Number
Hours
P35
BioWorks: Process Technician ISC
3200
96
Training
N50 The Business of Manufacturing MSL 3000 20
H20
Surveyors-Continuing Education SRV
3130
15
Finance and Capital Needs Committee, James Woody, Chair
A. Two Percent Carry Forward
Attachment FC-8 in Folder 1-01
The Board approved criteria that will be used to determine the carry-forward of funds remaining in college budgets at the end of each fiscal year in an amount not to exceed two percent of the state funds allocated to the institution for that fiscal year.
B. Construction/Property
Attachment FC-13 in Folder 1-01
The Board authorized projects at Gaston College, Beaufort County, Central Carolina, Fayetteville Technical, Forsyth Technical, Guilford Technical, Haywood, Piedmont, and Surry Community Colleges. Acquisition or disposal of real property was approved for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Fayetteville Technical, South Piedmont, Stanly and Wayne Community Colleges.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
For Future Action
Request to Exempt the Establishment of a Regional Instructional Laboratory
from
Multi-Campus/Off Campus Center Requirements
Attachment Pol. 1 in Folder 1-01
The Board will be asked to approve the exemption from Multi-Campus/Off-Campus Center requirements for the Eastern Plastics Technology Consortium, composed of Edgecombe, Johnston, Nash, Wake Technical, Wayne and Wilson Technical Community Colleges, for establishing a teaching laboratory in Zebulon. Because the facility will be serving multiple colleges, it does not fit the definition of a Multi-Campus/Off-Campus Center.
For Action
Distance Learning Funding Study Report and Recommendations
Attachment Pol. 2 in Folder 1-01
During its 2000 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a special provision requiring the North Carolina Community College System to conduct a study of funding methods and delivery of distance learning and education programs. The special provision requires that the results of the study be reported to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee and the Fiscal Research Division by January 15, 2001. Permission was later granted to delay the submission date to January 25, 2001.
Upon reviewing the report, the Policy Committee adopted a substitute Recommendation 2.
Recommendation #2: The NCCCS should create a modest, uniform
technology
fee that all students will pay to help cover those specific, added
costs related to
the use of instructional technologies.
Recommendation #2: The State Board of Community Colleges should explore alternative funding methods to support distance learning, including technology fees.
On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Golden stated that the committee could not endorse approval of the Distance Learning Funding Study Report and Recommendations due to a lack of adequate time in which to thoroughly study the report.
On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved to accept the Policy Committee's substitute for Recommendation #2 throughout the report. On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board approved accepting the report for further review and authorized its submission to the General Assembly as amended.
Program Services Committee
, R. Carolyn Harmon, ChairDr. Greene presented the Program Committee report in the absence of Carolyn Harmon.
For Information
A. Information Technology Training System Report
Attachment Prog. 1 in Folder 1-01
The Board was presented the Information Technology Training System Report 2000. North Carolina's economy, as well as the national and world economy, is in the midst of a transition dominated by the information-based economy and digital technologies. This transition is quickly changing the nature and skill requirements of every North Carolinian's job.
B. 2000 NC Information Technology Workforce Study
Attachment Prog. 2 in Folder 1-01
The Board was presented information regarding the 2000 NC Information Technology Workforce Study.
C. In-Plant Training Courses
Attachment Prog. 3 in Folder 1-01
The Board was given a report on In-Plant Training Courses approved for the period July, August and September 2000.
For Future Action
A. Curriculum Program Applications
Attachment Prog. 4 in Folder 1-01
The Board will be asked to approve curriculum programs for Beaufort County Community College, A2526D Information Systems Network/Administration and Support (local); Nash Community College, A40160 Computer Engineering Technology (local); Robeson Community College, A60160 Automotive Systems Technology (local); South Piedmont Community College, A45440 Medical Sonography (regional); Tri-County Community College, A45340 Emergency Medical Science (local); Stanly Community College, D45140 Cardiovascular/Vascular Interventional Technology (regional); Wake Technical Community College, D45200 Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology (local); Haywood Community College, A50240 Industrial Maintenance Technology (regional); Lenoir Community College, (A___)Global Logistics Technology (local); and, Piedmont Community College, (A____) Digital Effects and Animation (regional).
B. New and Expanding Industry Training Mid-Year Report
Attachment Prog. 8 in Folder 1-01
The Board will be asked to approve the New and Expanding Industry Mid-Year report which is being prepared as directed by Legislation and the State Board Annual Reporting Plan.
For Action
A. Application Procedure Request
Attachment Prog. 5 in Folder 1-01
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Dr. Council, the Board approved the Information Systems/Network Administration and Support Concentration (A2526D) for the other twenty-nine community colleges not currently offering this program. This concentration prepares students to install and support networks, develop strong analytical skills and extensive computer knowledge. There is a need for this program in all colleges. The approval will be contingent upon each college writing a letter of request to the President of the System Office.
B. House Bill 1840 - Funds for Nurse Aide Training Programs
Attachment Prog. 7 in Folder 1-01
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved allocation of funds for Nurse Aide training at Asheville-Buncombe Technical, Blue Ridge, Brunswick, Catawba Valley, Craven, Guilford Technical, Johnston, Pitt and Rowan-Cabarrus Community 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. The funds provided to the colleges are allocated for tuition, books, miscellaneous fees and travel.
C. Curriculum Program Applications
Attachment Prog. 9 in Folder 1-01
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Ragland, the Board approved the curriculum program application for A45260 Dental Hygiene at Halifax Community College, and agreed that their request for the Dental Assisting program be considered at a later date.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, James J. Woody, Jr., Chair
For InformationA. Bond Status Report
Attachment FC-1 in Folder 1-01
The Board was given the Bond Project Status Report - Ongoing Projects as of December 2000.
B. Two Percent Transfer Report
Attachment FC-2 in Folder 1-01
The Board was presented a Two Percent Transfer Restriction report for December 31, 2000, reporting period.
C. Receipts Update
Attachment FC-3 in Folder 1-01
The Board was given an update of estimated receipts as of December 31, 2000.
For Action
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved items A through I below.
A. 2001-01 Tech Prep Carryover Funds
Attachment FC-4 in Folder 1-01
The Board approved 2001-01 Tech Prep Carryover funds for Brunswick, Halifax, Haywood, Robeson, Rowan-Cabarrus and Wayne Community Colleges, to be funded by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998, Title II. Carryover is provided (on a competitive basis) as an incentive to Tech Prep partnerships comprised of one or more local education agencies and community colleges that are striving to meet the benchmarks for this initiative.
B. 2000-01 Baccalaureate Education Program
Attachment FC-5 in Folder 1-01
The Board approved 2000-01 Baccalaureate Education program allotments for twenty-six community colleges for a total of $94,433.00. Funds for the Baccalaureate Education program are used to provide assistance to faculty who are fully committed to obtaining a baccalaureate degree.
C. 2000-01 Disadvantaged Nursing Allotments
Attachment FC-6 in Folder 1-01
The Board approved Disadvantaged Nursing Allotments for year 2000-01 for 43 community colleges for a total allocation of $80,000.
D. State Board Reserve Projects - Expenditure Report
Attachment FC-7 in Folder 1-01
The Board approved the January 2001 expenditure report outlining expenditures made from State Board reserve funds. This report will be submitted to the Education Oversight Committee as directed by the 1996 Session of the General Assembly.
E. Contract with Department of Health and Human Services
Attachment FC-9 in Folder 1-01
The Board approved a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services for Nurse Training Funds. House Bill 1840 appropriated $500,000 for the 2000-01 fiscal year from the Department of Health and Human Services to the State Board of Community Colleges for the purpose of development and implementation of on-site internet training, or other innovative training programs designed to improve recruitment, and reduce turnover of certified nursing assistants in nursing facilities.
G. Contractual Services - Dr. Jeffrey Rosenweig
Attachment FC-10 in Folder 1-01
The Board approved Dr. Jeffrey Alan Rosensweig as the keynote speaker for the
Global Education Conference being held March 5-7, 2001. Funding for Dr.
Rosensweig's fee is through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical
Education Act of 1998.
H. Contractual Services - College Team Manager
Attachment FC-11 in Folder 1-01
The Board approved a service agreement with Guilford Technical Community College to contract for services of a College Team Manager for the College Information Systems project. The System Office is entering into a service agreement with Guilford Technical Community College to pay for the services of Marcia Daniel for up to three months.
I. Contract Extension for Program Auditor
Attachment FC-12 in Folder 1-01
The board approved a contract with Mr. Todd Parker beginning February 1, 2001, through June 30, 2001.
J. Community College Bond Facility Working Group
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the formation of a Community College Bond Facility Working Group, consisting of three State Board members appointed by the Chairman; three members from the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees, appointed by the president of that association; and, three members from the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents, appointed by the president of that association. The purpose of the working group will be to assist the State Board in determining the allocation of the $600 million of higher education facility bonds. The group will meet prior to and will report at the February meeting of the State Board. Chairman Porter appointed Mr. Woody, Mr. Watkins and Mr. King to serve on this committee.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Thomas C. King, Jr., Chair
Mr. King reported that the State Board, the Presidents Association, the Trustees Association and the Faculty Association continue to work together as a group to carry forth a single message to the General Assembly
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
, SANDRA L. HAYES, CHAIROn a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board went into closed session for discussion of a personnel matter.
CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS
By acclamation, the Board reconvened in open session.
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved a professional services contract with Mr. William Paul Pulley to perform a wide assortment of tasks relative to legislative activities, with the effective dates of the contract beginning January 2001 through June 30, 2001.
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 stated that a resolution had been drafted regarding Robeson Community College, and asked Mr. Hans to read the resolution to the Board. On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board adopted the resolution as follows.
North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
Resolution
Robeson Community College has been a great asset to the
community and the students it serves. The North Carolina State Board of
Community Colleges is proud that the college has been the key to economic
prosperity and the improvement in the quality of life for many citizens in
southeastern North Carolina. Robeson Community College must remain a strong
institution
with excellent programs to ensure its students receive the education and
training needed to be successful in an increasingly competitive economy. The
State Board of Community Colleges stands ready to assist Robeson Community
College in the essential task of maintaining its good standing in the
educational community.
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
expresses its grave
concern about Robeson Community College’s possible loss of accreditation by
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). At its December 2000
meeting in Atlanta, the Commission on Colleges denied reaffirmation of
accreditation, continued accreditation, and placed the institution on
probation for twelve months for failure to comply with Criteria Section 6.1
(Organization and Administration) and Section 6.12 (Governing Board).
Although the Commission praised the quality of instruction and other services, it cited major problems with the governance of the college, particularly with the interference of the local Board of Trustees in personnel decisions, which according to the criteria of the Commission on Colleges should be at the discretion of the institution’s administration.
The State Board further expresses its concern that, according to statements
reported by the press since announcement of the probation, the Board of
Trustees of Robeson Community College does not appear to be treating this
matter with the seriousness that the situation demands.
If the Board does not address the problems to the satisfaction of the
Commission on Colleges by September 2001, Robeson Community College faces the
strong probability that it will lose its accreditation.
Community Colleges are required by G.S.§ 115D-4.1 and Rule 23 NCAC 2C.0603 to obtain and maintain accreditation by SACS. Consequently, loss of accreditation will result in the loss of all state and federal funds, including financial aid. Furthermore, GS § 115D-6(3) provides that the State Board "may withdraw or withhold State financial … support of any institution… in the event …the officials of an institution refuse or are unable to maintain prescribed standards of administration." Without those funds, Robeson Community College will not be able to operate and will be forced to close its doors. Such a closure will have a devastating effect on the students who will not be able to complete their programs in their home communities and who will lose academic credit for courses in which they are enrolled at the time of the loss of accreditation.
Therefore, the State Board by this action requires that the
Board of Trustees of
Robeson Community College submit to the State Board for its approval, at its
regularly scheduled February meeting, a plan for addressing each of the seven
recommendations and thereafter to report to the State
Board on a monthly basis the progress being made towards addressing those
concerns.
In addition, the Board of Trustees is cautioned that all personnel decisions of any kind during the period of probation will be under special scrutiny by the State Board and the Southern Association since inappropriate action of the Board in this area of operation may lead to immediate revocation of accreditation and loss of funds.
- Dr. Porter announced that the North Carolina Education Governing Boards
meeting will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at Wake Technical Community
College and will be hosted by the State Board of Education. Therefore, the State
Board will hold its meetings with a one-day schedule on Wednesday, February 28.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2001, in Raleigh.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 11:00 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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