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State Board of Community Colleges
June 15, 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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G. Herman Porter, Chair |
Anne-Marie Knighton |
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Peter D. Hans, Vice Chair |
Chester P. Middlesworth |
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Carleton Atkinson for Beverly Perdue |
Daryl J. Mitchell |
| George Battle, III | Hilda Pinnix-Ragland |
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Meigs C. Golden |
Joseph M. Sansom for Richard H. Moore |
| Bob H. Greene |
B. Joanne Steiner |
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E.B. Hale |
Herbert L. Watkins |
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Sandra L. Hayes |
James J. Woody, Jr. |
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Thomas C. King |
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Unable to attend were Jeannette Council, and Ann T. Turlington.
SWEARING IN OF NEW BOARD MEMBER
The meeting began with the swearing in of new member, George E. Battle, III, by Justice Hugh Campbell of the N.C. Court of Appeals.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth and seconded by Mrs. Knighton, the Board
approved the minutes of the May 18, 2001, meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Golden, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board suspended its rules and added the item "Criminal Justice Regional Coordinators" to the For Action section of the regular Board Agenda.
On a motion by Dr. Greene and seconded by Mr. Atkinson, the Board suspended its rules and moved the item, "Martin Community College: Industrial Technology" from the For Information section and added it to the For Action section and the item "Tri-County Community College FTE Audit" to the For Action section on the regular Board Agenda.
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr.Watkins, the Board suspended its rules and added two items to the For Action section of the regular Board Agenda: "A resolution concerning Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB’s)" and "Community College Foundation Gifts and Naming Opportunities."
On a motion by Mrs. Hayes, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board moved the Personnel Committee report to the top of the regular Board Agenda.
The State Board then approved the agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Golden, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the consent agenda, consisting of the items listed below.
Policy Committee, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
A. Electronic Accessibility Policy
B. Service Area Study (Warren County)
Warren County is assigned exclusively the service area of Vance Granville Community College.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
A. Curriculum Program Applications
The Board approved the curriculum program applications at: Durham Technical CC (D60100) Autobody Repair; Guilford Technical CC (A15420) Turfgrass Management Technology; Johnston CC (A45400) Medical Assisting and (A45750) Therapeutic Massage; Martin CC (A25290)Internet Technologies and (A25310) Medical Office Administration; Southwestern CC (A55___) Cyber Crime Technology and (A45750) Therapeutic Massage; Wilkes CC (A35220) Electrical/Electronics Technology,(A55___) Financial Crime/Computer Fraud, (A25290) Internet Technologies, (A50300) Machining Technology, and (A50420) Welding Technology.
B. Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board approved the following curriculum standard revisions: Cape Fear CC (A20120) Chemical Technology and Marine Technology; Durham Technical CC (A15320) Optical Apprentice and (C45520) Opticanry; and Randolph CC (A35110) Historical Preservation Technology.
C. Program Termination Requests
The Board approved the following curriculum program termination requests: Lenoir Community College (A4538A) Human Services Technology/Developmental Disability, (A4538B) Human Services Technology/Gerontology, and (A4538E) Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse.
D. Application Procedure Request
Internet Technologies (A25290)
The Board approved the program for colleges not currently offering this program and gave the
President of the Community College System the authorization to approve the program
contingent upon each college submitting three (3) copies of a condensed Curriculum
Application, that has been specifically created for Internet Technologies.
E. Instruction to Captive Co-Opt
The Board approved coursed of instruction for captive or co-opted groups.
F. Course Approval/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 Course Course Recommended
Area Title Number Hours
J75 Academically/Intellectually Gifted: EDU 3006 30
Introduction
J75 Academically/Intellectually Gifted: EDU 3007 30
Methods and Models
J75 Academically/Intellectually Gifted: EDU 3006 30
Curriculum Differentiation
C60 Finishing and White Wood Repair 128
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, James J. Woody, Jr., Chair
Construction/Property
The Board authorized projects at Brunswick, Cape Fear, Haywood, Mitchell, Montgomery, Nash, Rowan-Cabarrus, South Piedmont, Surry and Western Piedmont Community Colleges. Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property at Nash Community College.
REGULAR AGENDA
STATE BOARD RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions honoring members who have left the State Board were presented to Ms. Carolyn Harmon, Mr. Tom King, Mr. Daryl Mitchell who were in attendance and will be sent to Mr. Norris Tolson and Mr. Hugh Bryant who were not able to attend the meeting.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Sandra Hayes, Chair
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board convened in closed session for the discussion of personnel matters.
CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS
By acclamation, the Board reconvened.
A. Beaufort County Community College President
The Board approved the motion made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. King to approve the appointment of Dr. David McLawhorn as president of Beaufort Community College effective July 1, 2001.
Beaufort County Community College Trustee Chair Frank Lewis thanked President Lancaster for his assistance in moving through the selection process. Mr. McLawhorn, who was Dean of Instruction at Beaufort County Community College said he would work to make sure Beaufort County Community College continues to be a quality workforce training institution.
B. System Office Pay Raise
On a motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved a motion to give exempt System Office employees the same pay increase as non-exempt System Office employees with the same effective date.
POLICY COMMITTEE, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
For Information
Program Audit Section’s Annual Issues Report
The report from the Director of Audit Services is helpful in pointing problems out and suggesting improvements that can be made in the audit process. The changes would make audits easier, more effective and the schools more in compliance with our policies.
Extensive discussion by the Board raised issues of concern regarding the problems auditors face when trying to adhere to the rules of their jobs and the discrepancies that they find in the field.
For Future Action
A. Data Warehouse Use and Information Security Policy
This statement is in intended to inform the community colleges and their employees and
contractors of their rights and obligations relative to federal and state law and NCCCS’s Data
Warehouse Use and Information Security.
It is essential that all potential users of this data understand and agree to policies that will ensure
that the provisions of FERPA regulations and North Carolina statutes are not violated.
Robeson Community College Off-Campus Center Request
Robeson CC wants to purchase land and construct a permanent facility in Pembroke to replace
the leased facility now in use.
C. Service Area Study (Northampton County)
Because of subsequent data indicating a negative financial impact to Roanoke-Chowan
Community College if Northampton County is assigned to Halifax Community College, the
committee will recommend that no change in the service areas for the two colleges be made.
For Action
A. Proprietary Business, Technical, Trade and Correspondence Schools
On a motion by Mr. Golden and seconded by Mr. Middlesworth the Board took the following action:
Business schools:
Art Institute of Charlotte
Brookstone College of Business, Charlotte
Brookstone College of Business, Greensboro
Carlson Travel Academy, Jacksonville (Pending receipt of financial statement and faculty credentials)
Cecils College, Asheville (Pending faculty credentials)
King’s Business College, Charlotte
Mann Travel Academy (Pending ICTA certification)
McCloud’s Training Center (Pending receipt of financial statement)
Miller-Motte Technical College, Wilmington
Omega Travel School (Pending ICTA certification for substitute instructors)
Relicensing of the following technical schools:
Chatty’s School of Communications, Charlotte (Pending receipt of bond worksheet and faculty transcripts)
ECPI College of Technology, Charlotte
ECPI Technical College, Raleigh
ECPI College of Technology, Greensboro
School of Communication Arts, Raleigh (Pending faculty credentials)
Relicensing of the following trade schools:
Carolina School of Broadcasting, Charlotte (Pending faculty transcripts)
Covenant Christian College, Concord (Pending receipt of bond worksheet)
Gericare Education and Training, Inc., Durham
Health Education Solutions, Raleigh (Pending receipt of financial statement; faculty credential; catalog review)
Thomas Health Care Institute, Inc., Raleigh (Pending receipt of financial statement, curriculum review)
Relicensing of the following correspondence school:
American Institute of Applied Science, Inc., Youngsville (Pending Director credentials)
B. Report on Performance Measures
On a motion by Mr. Golden and seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board approved changes to the standards. A change in the standards presented for Future Action at the last meeting is regarding transfer students.(#3) The language change reflects the opinion that the NCCCS had set its standards too high.
Goal Completion of Completers: Revise standard from 90% to 95%, conditional upon removing the non-completers from this measure.
Employment Status of Graduates: Change standard from 90% to 95%, with adjustments based on the unemployment rates of the service area.
The standard for College Transfer Student Performance will be equivalent to the combined percentage of UNC native sophomores and native juniors. The standard will vary year to year based on what the University students achieve.
Satisfaction of Completers and Non-Completers: Change standard from 85% to 90%.
Client Satisfaction with Customized Training: Change standard from 85% to 90%.
C. Criminal Justice Regional Planning Committee Recommendations
Due to recent budget cuts (and more possible) it has become necessary to consider reducing the
number of Criminal Justice Regional Coordinating Centers from six to three. The committee
recommends centers located at Southwestern (Western Region), Davidson (Piedmont
Region) and Wilson (Eastern Region) Community Colleges.
The Board took a brief recess
By acclamation, the Board reconvened.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
Dr. Greene reported on a presentation made before their committee by Attorney Howard Kramer, representing Massage Therapy schools, and Ms. Kimberly Williams, an owner one of those schools. The owners of private schools feel that the massage therapy programs operated by community colleges are putting the privately owned schools out of business.
Dr. Greene reported that the committee will respond to their concerns and presentation in a letter by the next Board meeting.
For Future Action
Curriculum Program Applications
The Board will be asked to approve curriculum program applications for Catawba Valley
Community College (A30180) Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology; Central Piedmont
Community College (A2512C) Business Administration/Human Resources Management;
College of The Albemarle (A35140) Building Construction Technology; Davidson County
Community College (C60300) Truck Driver Training; Edgecombe Community College
(D60260) Motorcycle Mechanics; Forsyth Technical Community College (A2512D) Business
Administration/International Business; Halifax Community College (A25380) Paralegal
Technology; Haywood Community College (A40400) Telecommunications & Network
Engineering Technology; Lenoir Community College (A40160) Computer Engineering;
McDowell Community College (D35100) Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
Technology and (A45360) Health Information Technology; and Sandhills Community College
(A55180)Criminal Justice Technology.
Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board will be asked to approve curriculum standard revisions for (C25220) Health Unit
Coordinator at Blue Ridge Community College.
Curriculum Program Termination Requests
The Board will be asked to approve curriculum program termination requests from Gaston
College for (D50120) Electronics Servicing Technology.
For Action
On a motion by Dr. Greene and seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board
approved items A and B below.
Request for Reporting of FTE for Fall 2000 – Spring 2001 by Tri-County Community College
Southwestern Community College entered into a one-time collaborative agreement with TCC to
offer Criminal Justice Technology (A55180) in the fall of 1997. The colleges submitted a new
agreement but due to difficulties, it was not approved. Approval will eliminate FTE problems
for TCC.
Curriculum Standard Revisions
Wilson Technical Community College (A55370) Spanish Communication Facilitator
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, James J. Woody, Jr., Chair
For Information
A. 1993 Bond Status Report
The Board was given the Bond Project Status Report - Ongoing Projects as of May 31, 2001.
B. Bond Authorization Report
The Board was presented the Bond Authorization Report as of June 15, 2001.
To date, 26% of the $600 million has been committed to projects.
C. Receipts Update
The Board was given an update of estimated receipts as of May 31, 2001.
D. Two Percent Transfer Report
The Two Percent Transfer Restriction (FY 2000-01) report for the March 31, 2001, reporting
period was presented to the Board.
For Action
On a motion by Mr. Woody and seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved items A and B below.
A. Increase Funding for the General Educational Development Scoring Services Contract –
July 28, 2000 to June 18, 2001 (Amendment)
Because of an increase in the number of clients taking the GED test, there will be more tests to
score this year. Additional funds are needed to pay scorers covering the period that ends on June
18.
Extend the General Educational Development Scoring Services Contract (June 19, 2001 to
December 31, 2001)
The change in the GED test beginning January 1, 2002 will increase the number of students
taking the test this year. This item extends the current contract through December 31, 2001.
On a motion by Mr. Woody and seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved items C through E below.
2001-2002 Carl D. Perkins College Tech Prep Grants
This is a continuation of funding approved by the State Board in August, 2000. Grants 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 July1, 2001 – June 30, 2002, and are contingent upon receipt of Perkins funds from the U.S. Department of Education.
Service Agreement – Blackboard Training – 2001-2002
This contract supports Blackboard training for the community colleges to be held at Forsyth
Technical Community College.
E. 2001-2002 Professional Development Activities Grants (State Leadership Activities)
This funding is for fifteen Professional Development Activities Grants at the following colleges for the period from July1, 2001 through June 30, 2002:
Alamance ($18,590), Beaufort ($2,285), Carteret ($22,900), Coastal Carolina ($22,500), Durham ($20,160), Forsyth ($30,500), Gaston ($28,500), Guilford ($56,320), Haywood ($2,000), Pitt ($38,550), Southeastern ($27,643), Stanly ($18,374), Surry ($39,600), Wake ($14,985), and Wayne ($40,950).
On a motion by Mr. Woody and seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved items F though K listed below. All contracts all deal with issues related to the Data Warehouse Project
Contractual Services – Renewal of Contract with Ciber, Inc., Project Coordination Services (College Information Systems and Data Warehouse Projects)
G. Contractual Services – Contract Renewal for Technical Writers (College Information Systems
Project)
H. Contractual Services – Renewal of Contract with MODIS, Inc., Communication Specialist and
Technical Writer (College Information Systems Project)
I. Contractual Services – Amend and Extend Contract for College Team Manager (College
Information Systems Project)
J. Contractual Services- Database Analyst (Data Warehouse Project)
Contractual Services - Amendment and Renewal – Environmental Compliance Services Contract
On a motion from Mr. Woody and seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved the following contract.
Contractual Services – Dunn Solutions Group, Phase II Data Warehouse Project (Data Warehouse
Project)
This is the group selected by the steering committee from the six applicants responding to an RFP. While not the lowest bid, Dunn Solutions was determined to provide the "best value" of the applicants based on a weighted evaluation. (Contingent upon approval by the Information Technology Service)
On a motion by Mr. Woody and seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board endorsed the following resolution.
A resolution concerning Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB’s)
(This resolution is the result of an Executive Order, encouraging the colleges and the System Office to do business with these HUB’s, whenever possible.)
JUNE 15, 2001
RESOLUTION
Whereas, Executive Order # 150 entitles "Support for Historically Underutilized Businesses" expressed "North Carolina’s collective expectation that all citizens of the state will be given equal opportunities to participate in providing State Government with the goods and services it requires; and
Whereas, the governor expressed his desire that "any barriers which may have acted as impediments to equal opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB’s) in doing business with the State" be eliminated, and established that a goal of at least ten percent (10%) (by 2001-01) of goods and services procured by the State be from HUB vendors; and
Whereas, General Statute 143-128 establishes a state goal for minority participation in single-prime and separate state construction contracts verifiable at ten percent (10%) "in the total value of work for each project for which a contract or contracts are awarded;" and
Whereas, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) receives substantial state funds for the purchase of goods and services and the construction of new facilities; and
Whereas, information provided by the HUB Office to the NCCCS President indicates that the NCCCS is falling short of the goal established by the Governor, and
Whereas, the Colleges of the NCCCS are required to purchase goods consistent with state bidding above their authorization delegation, and may use state convenience contracts for the procurement thereof where appropriate; and must utilize the bidding and procurement processes established by the Office of State construction and applicable General Statutes for the renovation and construction of facilities; and
Whereas, voters of all races, genders, and disabling conditions in the State of North Carolina participated in overwhelmingly passing general obligation bonds for the renovation and construction of facilities throughout the NCCCS, utilizing $600 million of state funds;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES, THE FOLLOWING:
1. That in the procurement of goods and services, the System Office and each member college of the NCCCS will work to improve to at least ten percent (10%) the verifiable amount of business, as reported to the HUB Office, transacted with HUB’s as defined in General Statutes 143-48.
2. That in the bidding and awarding of construction contracts and subcontract in which funds from the $6000 million of state general obligation bonds are included, each member college of the NCCCS will work to improve to a verifiable goal of at least ten percent (10%), as defined in General Statute 143-128, and higher when possible.
3. That the System Office and each college of the NCCCS will develop, adopt, and submit to the State Board by September 30, 2001, a plan for the attainment of minority participation as described in items #1 and #2 above.
4. That the Division of Business and Finance will collect quarterly, from each member college , 2000 State Board Fund expenditure information about the value of construction contracts and subcontracts executed by and reimbursed to HUB’s, and report to the State Board, the Black Caucus of the General Assembly, and the Bond Oversight Committee quarterly.
5. That the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees and the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents will work collaboratively to insure that the State Board’s intent is carried out.
On a motion by Mr. Woody and seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved the receipt of three major pledges to the Foundation contingent on approval of naming awards based on the gifts:
Community College Foundation Gifts and Naming Opportunities
1. The $300,00 0 from RJ Reynolds will create the RJ Reynolds "Excellence in Teaching Award."
2. The $200,000 from BB&T will create the "Staff Person of the Year Award"
The 5th Floor Conference Room will be named the Greg Poole Conference Center in recognition of his leadership in the Foundation rejuvenation and fund raising campaign.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Thomas C. King, Jr., Chair
Mr. King reported the following:
- Suzanne Williams and Paul Pully reported on the difficulty lawmakers are having in identifying new revenue sources.
- Activity on the legislation that will allow young gifted children to attend community colleges and the concern that exists about this proposal
- The System has resolved the conflict industry in the revision in the Umstead legislation regarding the telecommunications area
- Dr. Wilson reported an increase in the summer session head count and growth trend in fall applications; indicating enrollments are on a growth pattern again. This could mean an enrollment-funding problem, with bad assumptions going in predicting what enrollment would be this year.
- Dr. Wilson reported that the county funding problem is affecting the colleges.
- Don Wildman reported on the demonstrations at the General Assembly and that they have been successful, well received.
- The Faculty Association is totally in support of the Board budget and have not veered from the needs expressed by the Board.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT, H. Martin Lancaster
President Lancaster’s report was delivered in written form. The text of his report is on the NCCCS Web site. President Lancaster did comment on the fact that this meeting was the last for Administration Vice President Brenda Rogers and complimented her on her leadership. He also thanked the Board for the consistent support provided during the four years of his presidency.
CHAIR’S REMARKS, G. Herman Porter
Chairman Porter thanked President Lancaster for a great four years. He informed the Board that former State Board Chair, John Forlines, is recovering from a fall. He reminded the Board that officers are to be elected every two years and appointed a nominating committee of Ann Turlington (Chair), Herb Watkins and James Woody to report back to the Board at the next meeting with a recommendation for Chair and Vice Chair.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for July 19 and 20, 2001, in Raleigh, NC.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 11:22 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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