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State Board of Community Colleges
Raleigh, North Carolina
March 15, 2001
1:00 PM
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
Chester P. Middlesworth
Peter D. Hans, Vice Chair
Richard H. Moore
Meigs C. Golden
Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue
Bob H. Greene
Hilda Pinnix-Ragland
Sandra L. Hayes
B. Joanne Steiner
Thomas C. King
Herbert L. Watkins
Anne-Marie Knighton
James J. Woody, Jr.
Unable to attend were Hugh Bryant, Jeannette Council, E.B. Hale, Daryl J. Mitchell and Ann T. Turlington.
Board Member Resignation
Dr. Porter announced that Board member Norris Tolson has accepted the position of the new Secretary of Revenue and regretfully, will no longer be able to serve on our Board because he is now a state employee. Dr. Porter said we wish him the best and know he will serve the State well.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the
minutes of the February 28, 2001, meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved to move the Personnel Committee report to the first standing committee report.
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved the agenda for the March 15, 2001, meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges.
REPORT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTS (NCACCP), Mr. K. Ray Bailey, President
Mr. Bailey reported on the following:
The NCACCP's Finance Committee had the opportunity to help with the expansion budget along with members of the presidents association, President Lancaster, Mr. Briggs, and other staff members. Enrollment growth was emphasized in that budget. Salary increases were discussed and resolutions have been passed by all of our colleges' boards of trustees in support of that effort.
Tuition increase is a concern for the presidents. President Bailey said he is an advocate of keeping tuition as low as possible, and that we need to find ways of providing opportunities for people to attend our colleges. He encourages the Board, the system and all the presidents to work toward making education in our community college system affordable.
The NCACCP's Personnel Committee is currently looking at opportunities for other kinds of retirement systems; aspiring to attract qualified faculty and staff from outside our state.
President Ed Wilson chairs the NCACCP's Legislative Committee. A reception is planned for April 25, 2001, at the Velvet Cloak for members of the General Assembly, as we celebrate the 100th year of community colleges in our country.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved the addition of an item, Curriculum Program Standard Revisions, to the consent agenda. This item was presented to the Board "For Future Action" at last month's meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved the amended consent agenda, consisting of the following items.
Policy Committee,
Meigs C. Golden, ChairA. Request for Multi-Campus Designation
The Board approved Craven Community College's request for multi-campus designation for its Havelock site. In July 2000, the U.S. Congress approved the Marine Corps donation to Craven Community College of 24.35 acres of land adjacent to the Cherry Point Air Station. The college is requesting multi-campus designation for this site in order to build three buildings including an Institute of Aeronautical Technology. Once the campus is completed, classes being held at the Havelock/Cherry Point Off-Campus Center will be moved to this new location.
B. Request for Exemption of System Calendar
The Board approved Johnston Community College's request for an exemption to the established calendar for curriculum programs to earn FTE. Johnston is planning to register students for Truck Driver Training classes beginning April 30-August 17, 2001 at the following locations: Smithfield, Davidson County Community College, Catawba Valley Community College, Vance-Granville Community College and James Sprunt Community College. Johnston has previously offered these courses on the schedule that registers in the spring semester and ends in the summer semester on the established calendar for the System.
Program Services Committee
, Bob H. Greene, ChairA. Curriculum Program Applications
Attachment Prog. 4 in Folder 3-01
The Board approved curriculum programs for Catawba Valley Community College, A45700 Radiography; Nash Community College, A55420 Emergency Preparedness Technology;
Guilford Technical Community College, (A____) Construction Management Technology; Nash Community College, A25240 Hotel and Restaurant Management; and, Isothermal Community College, A25121 Business Administration/Electronic Commerce.
B. Instruction to Captive/Co-opted Groups
Attachment Prog. 5 in Folder 3-01
The Board approved courses of instruction for captive or co-opted groups (per 23 NCAC 2E.0403).
C. Curriculum Program Standard Revisions
The Board approved standard revisions for C45540 Optical Laboratory Mechanics and A45170 Cardiovascular Technology (Invasive and Non-Invasive).
Finance and Capital Needs Committee, James Woody, Chair
Construction/Property
Attachment FC-9 in Folder 3-01
The Board approved reallocation of State Bond funds for Brunswick, Edgecombe and Stanly
Community Colleges.
The Board authorized projects at Gaston College, Asheville-Buncombe Technical, Beaufort County, Brunswick, Cape Fear, Catawba Valley, Central Carolina, Central Piedmont, Cleveland, Edgecombe, Forsyth Technical, Halifax, Haywood, Lenoir, Pitt, Richmond, Rockingham, Sampson, Sandhills, Stanly, Vance-Granville, Wayne, Western Piedmont, and Wilson Technical Community Colleges. Acquisition or Disposal of real property was approved for Forsyth Technical and Nash Community Colleges.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
, SANDRA L. HAYES, CHAIROn a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board went into closed session for discussion of personnel matters.
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 Dr. Mary C. Wyatt as President of Roanoke-Chowan Community College, effective April 1, 2001.
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved Dr. Gary M. Green as President of Forsyth Technical Community College, effective July 1, 2001.
Dr. Porter recognized Mr. Rob Lewis, Roanoke-Chowan Community College Board of Trustees Chair, who introduced Dr. Wyatt. Dr. Wyatt thanked the Board for bestowing confidence in her to lead Roanoke-Chowan Community College. She said she appreciates the opportunity of being a part of the world class community college system of North Carolina and looks forward to making a difference in the lives of our students. Dr. Wyatt comes to North Carolina from Lincoln University in Missouri.
Dr. Porter recognized Ms. Joyce Glass, Forsyth Technical Community College Board of Trustees Chair, who introduced Dr. Gary Green. Dr. Green then addressed the Board, thanking them for the honor of approving him as president of Forsyth Technical Community College. He said that he has been committed throughout his career to community college education and believes that community colleges are the catalyst for community and economic development. Dr. Green comes to North Carolina from Calhoun Community College in Decatur/Huntsville, Alabama.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
For Future Action
Policy on Controlled Work Experience
Attachment Pol. 1 in Folder 3-01
The Board will be asked to approve the following statement as policy: "Physical education or work experience may not be a part of a curriculum program in a correctional setting." Approval is also requested to initiate the rulemaking process to amend NCAC 2E.0403 Instruction to Captive or Co-opted Groups. Significant challenges in ensuring program effectiveness in community college program offerings continue to exist. Recently an audit exception was taken which involved work experience in a correctional setting. Work experience was essentially the program of study and issues dealing with program integrity and supplanting were noted. The State Board has never allowed physical education courses in the correctional setting.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
For Information
A. In-Plant Training Courses Report
Attachment Prog.1 in Folder 3-01
The Board was presented a report on In-Plant Training Courses approved for the period October, November and December 2000.
B. Continuing Education Master Course List Review Process
Attachment Prog. 2 in Folder 3-01
The Board was presented the Continuing Education Master Course List Review Process report.
For Future Action
Curriculum Program Applications
Attachment Prog. 3 in Folder 3-01
The Board will be asked to approve curriculum program applications at Central Carolina Community College, (D___) Barbering, (A25121) Business Administration/Electronic Commerce, (A30___) Professional Arts and Crafts: Sculpture, and (A15___) Sustainable Agriculture; College of The Albemarle, (A45340) Emergency Medical Science; Fayetteville Technical Community College, (A25121) Business Administration/Electronic Commerce and (A25200) Healthcare Management Technology; and, Montgomery Community College, (A50240) Industrial Maintenance Technology.
The program application request from Southwestern Community College for (A55___) Cyber Crime Technology was withdrawn from the agenda for further study and will be presented to the Board at a later date.
The Board will also be asked at a later date to approve a blanket policy for approving curriculum program applications for Business Administration/Electronic Commerce.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, James J. Woody, Jr., Chair For InformationA. 1993 Bond Status Report
Attachment FC-1 in Folder 3-01
The Board was given the Bond Project Status Report - Ongoing Projects as of February 28, 2001.
B. Two Percent Transfer Report
Attachment FC-2 in Folder 3-01
The Board was presented the Two Percent Transfer Restriction report for the period of February 28, 2001.
C. Receipts Update
Attachment FC-3 in Folder 3-01
The Board was given an update of estimated receipts as of February 28, 2001.
D. Governor's Budget Recommendations
Attachment FC-4 in Folder 3-01
The Board was presented a review of the 2001-2003 Governor's Budget recommendations, describing recommended adjustments and expansion along with a budget tracking sheet.
For Action
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved items A-D below.
A. Contract for Legal Services - Brustein & Manasevit
Attachment FC-5 in Folder 3-01
Addendum to the contract for additional legal representation needed before the U.S. Department of Education in order to resolve the appeal of a program determination letter. The total estimated expense of the contract will be $8,500; this request is to increase the contract amount by $3,500.
B. Contractual Services - Brustein & Manasevit (Vocational Education)
Attachment FC-6 in Folder 3-01
Contract with Brustein & Manasevit, Attorneys at Law, to provide legal guidance in developing and using a substitute system for time distribution. This system is a method used to verify that the percentage of a person's salary equals the percent of actual time spent on the pay source activity. The method will provide a process that will ease the burden of tracking the amount of time spent on each activity or with each student during each day.
C. Contractual Services - MGT of America, Inc.
Attachment FC-7 in Folder 3-01
Increase in contract amount of up to, but not to exceed, $25,000 (closed-ended). Since 1996-97, MGT of America, Inc. has assisted both the State Board and the General Assembly in evaluating, re-defining and developing new approaches to the Allocation Formula. Thus it will be necessary for both the State Board and the General Assembly to have access to MGT as an independent research and analysis resource in the coming months.
D. Contractual Services - Extension for College Team Manager (College
Information
Systems Project)
Attachment FC-8 in Folder 3-01
Extension of the contract with Guilford Technical Community College for the services of
Ms. Marcia Daniel, who is serving as the College Team Manager for the College Information Systems Project. The contract extension will cover the period from April 20 through June 30, 2001 at a total cost of $21,418.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Thomas C. King, Jr., Chair
Mr. King reported on the following:
Governor's budget includes enrollment growth and salary money above the general state raise and restores full $5 million scholarship program and equipment money.
Concern over a tuition increase of more than 12 percent. The General Assembly has been asked to boost financial aid if tuition goes up.
Legislative events scheduled by the Faculty Association include:
- March 27, Bladen Community College, Cosmetology
- March 28, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Computers
- April 4, Johnston Community College, Truck Driver Training
- April 27, Catawba Valley Community College, Furniture
- To be scheduled, Wake Technical Community College, Robotics
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 asked the members to mark their calendars for May 15, 2001, for the Academic
Excellence Awards Program to be held at the Raleigh North Hilton.
The Governing Boards Liaison Committee will meet on March 19, 2001, at UNC General Administration. Our representatives are Tom King, Bob Greene, Megs Golden and James Woody.
Dr. Porter expressed his appreciation for the invitation from Dr. Jim Owen, President of
Piedmont Community College, to host our April Board meeting in Roxboro, NC.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for April 19-20, 2001, at Piedmont Community College in Roxboro, NC.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 2:30 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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