State Board of Community Colleges

1. Inmate Education Program

The Board approved $18, 400 for Mayland CC for the offering of two new prison education programs for fiscal year 2001-2002 at the Avery/Mitchell Correctional Institution. The source of funds is state-appropriated funds for 2001-02.

The Board approved reallocation of funds at Guilford Technical CC, Pamlico CC, Robeson CC, and Sandhills CC. The Board authorized projects at Fayetteville Technical CC, Johnston CC, Pamlico CC, Robeson CC, Rockingham CC, and Sandhills CC. The Board authorized acquisition and disposal of real property by Fayetteville Technical CC, Pamlico CC, Robeson CC, and Sandhills CC.

Dr. H. James Owen, President of the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents, gave a report to the Board. His report included the following items:

• Dr. Council, Ken Whitehurst, and Dr. Owen had the opportunity to attend the N4CSGA Conference in Atlantic Beach, NC and meet with NCCCS students.
• The October President’s Meeting at Guilford Technical CC was very successful. The January Quarterly Meeting of the President’s will be held at Sandhills CC.
• The President’s are currently struggling with the State Budget situation and they have already returned 2% of their operating budget to the State at this point.
• System-wide, the FTE enrollment this Fall is up 10% and the headcount enrollment is up more than 10%.
• Community College President’s are excited about the College Information Systems Project.
• College Presidents are currently involved in a survey of equipment needs and a survey/study of priorities of the upcoming budget.
• Dr. Owen thanked the State Board for allowing the President’s to participate and serve on the standing committees of the SBCC.

Dr. Stuart Fountain informed the Board that the Governing Boards Liaison Committee held a meeting on October 30, 2001. This meeting was hosted by the Department of Public Instruction. Dr. Stuart Fountain, Dr. Herman Porter, Vice-Chair Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, and Dr. Donny Hunter were in attendance at this meeting. The meeting consisted of the following presentations and discussions:

• Roslyn Mickleson, from the Department of Sociology from UNC-Charlotte, gave a presentation on "First and Second Generation Segregation in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools."
• Charles Thompson, Executive Director of the NC Education Research Council at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, gave a presentation on "Eliminating the Black-White Achievement Gap."
• Henry Johnson, Association Superintendent for Instruction and Accountability Services at DPI, gave an "Update on Weighted Credit Discussions."
• Kathy Sullivan, Director of the Division for Human Resource Management at DPI, gave an "Update on Teacher Shortages."
• Dr. Delores Parker, NCCCS Vice President for Academic and Student Services and Drew Rowe, Vice President for Instructional Services at Forsyth Technical CC, gave a presentation on the "Status of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)."

 

On behalf of the North Carolina Alliance of Proprietary Massage Schools, Attorney Howard Kramer presented a position paper to the Board titled "Why the North Carolina Community College System Should Not be Offering Vocational Training Programs in the Field of Massage Therapy." The Alliance’s position is that there are problems with the NCCCS Massage Therapy Education Program (which they outlined in the position paper) including: 1) The very existence of such programs may constitute a violation of the Umstead Act, 2) The number of community college-based massage programs in the State are unnecessary, and unprecedented, 3) There is no proven community need for publicly-funded massage programs in North Carolina, 4) The SBCC granted approvals to programs which did not meet its own standards, and 5) Massage programs offered by the NCCCS are likely to dilute the quality of care provided to the citizens of the State. Mr. Kramer and the NC Alliance of Proprietary Massage Schools would like for the SBCC to investigate this matter, and take immediate steps to remedy this situation. Their position is that the most appropriate action would be to terminate the existing curriculum program approvals, while allowing colleges to continue the programs in operation for the students currently enrolled, after which these programs would be terminated.

After Mr. Kramer addressed the Board, the following questions/comments were asked and discussed:

• Lt. Governor Perdue asked if the Proprietary Schools were spread all over the State of North Carolina and where geographically accessible and if it was Mr. Kramer’s position that there is not a need anywhere in the State geographically that is unable to be served by the existing Proprietary Schools. Mr. Kramer answered yes, that was correct.
• Dr. Fountain raised the question of the employability of the graduates of massage therapy programs. Dr. Delores Parker answered that according to feasibility studies that were conducted by the eight colleges who have now been approved by the SBCC to offer the massage therapy programs, there were 458 employment opportunities. The NCCCS also found that there were 407 students who were interested in the massage therapy program. Our current data indicates that during the 1999-2000 school year there were 49 students enrolled in the program and that currently 67 students are enrolled. Five of the colleges that have been approved to offer massage therapy programs, currently have students and three of the approved colleges do not.
• Dr. Porter asked if Appendix A in the position paper presented by Mr. Kramer was a current list of the Schools in the N.C. Alliance of Proprietary Massage Schools and if all but one was established in the 1990’s. Mr. Kramer answered yes, that is correct.
• Mr. Middlesworth wanted an opinion from Clay Hines if we were violating the Umstead Act. Ms. Hines advised that she did not believe that the NCCCS is violating the Umstead Act. Community Colleges have been designated by the General Assembly as the lead agency for delivering workforce development training and she believes we are operating consistent with that directive from the General Assembly. In addition to that, Ms. Hines feels that we are operating within the parameters of our statutes in Chapter 115D, consistent with the mission and purposes of the NCCCS.
• In reference to the statement "For specific information on other deficiencies which were noted with these community college programs during the recent school approval process conducted by the Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, contact Mr. Charles Wilkins, Legal Counsel to the Board" which is located on page six of the position paper presented by Mr. Kramer, Mr. Hans asked Mr. Kramer are they saying that the Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy found deficiencies in our program. Mr. Kramer answered that there were deficiencies found in the applications of program approval by that Board. Dr. Parker responded that our application process for the massage therapy program is consistent with the application process for all of our programs, so there is no deviation in the massage therapy application process. Mr. Kramer then reminded the Board that he was not legal counsel to the Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy.
• Ms. Turnage asked Mr. Kramer if there were Proprietary Massage Schools in the eastern part of the State because in Appendix A it appears that the Proprietary Schools listed are in the western part of the State and that the list of Massage Therapy Programs offered at the NC Community Colleges are spread throughout the State. Mr. Kramer informed her that the list of Proprietary Schools in Appendix A are the Proprietary Schools that are members of the NC Alliance of Proprietary Massage Schools and that there are other Proprietary Massage Schools that are not a part of the Alliance that are located in the eastern/central part of the State.
• Dr. Parker reminded the Board that once these massage therapy programs are approved for the colleges that they then have to be licensed by the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy.

Ms. Turnage made a motion, seconded by Mr. Watkins, that the colleges of the North Carolina Community College System continue to operate existing therapeutic massage programs and that the State Board of Community Colleges continues to approve new therapeutic massage programs as long as the applying college’s application presents the appropriate data as evidenced by the feasibility studies done to support the need for the therapeutic massage programs.

Mr. Woody then called for any discussion and the following was discussed:

• Mr. Middlesworth asked the question what happens if those colleges who have been approved for Massage Therapy Programs do not receive the license by the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy. Dr. Parker responded that if our schools are not approved by the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, we strongly advise the college not to admit students because the students would only be eligible to apply for licensing through the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy and that Board requires that you graduate from a school approved by that Board.
• Mr. Hans informed the Board that he plans to support Ms. Turnage’s motion, but he wanted to make two observations. First, he feels that the idea that we are violating the Umstead Act is illogical. Second, he thinks there is a fair question as to whether or not we are outside of the mission of the NCCCS in providing massage therapy training, that is a question of debate at a later time.
• Lt. Governor Perdue asked if Dr. Parker could talk about what the feasibility studies are required to show or which points are addressed in those studies. Dr. Parker said the feasibility studies are to determine if there is a need for a program. The feasibility studies examine the current employment opportunities, the projected employment opportunities, the entry-level salaries, the starting costs, the operating costs, and the potential student interest.
• Ms. Turnage stated that it appears to her that this issue is important in its precedence, more than just the issue of massage therapy training. There are Proprietary Schools that are for nursing, computers, and technology, that it should not be within the domain of Proprietary Schools to dictate those courses that are taught on community college campuses. She feels that is the essence of the action here today, the domain of the NCCCS.
• Lt. Governor Perdue asked if the feasibility studies at all reflect the private sector and job availability in the private sector after a student completes the NCCCS massage therapy program and are there other options. Judith Mann stated that the current process reflects private sector input because we are surveying what students are interested in attending our programs and we are also surveying what the potential jobs are. But, we do not survey the Proprietary Schools.
• Dr. Porter stated he supports Ms. Turnage’s motion and sees this situation with massage therapy programs analogous to Nurse Aide I, in that Proprietary Schools teach that program and that is certainly within our mission and there is some health benefits to the massage therapy program as well.

Dr. Porter moved that the Board suspend it’s rules in order to take action on Ms. Turnage’s motion. Mr. Middlesworth seconded the motion. Chairman Woody then called for any discussion or questions. Hearing none, Chairman Woody then called for the vote. All the Board Members voted for the motion, with the exception of Lt. Governor Perdue who voted no. The motion passed.

Mr. Woody then called for the question on Ms. Turnage’s motion. All the Board Members voted for the motion, with the exception of Lt. Governor Perdue who voted no. The motion passed.

Treasurer Moore then asked if the NCCCS Staff could look into whether the licensing Board itself is following it’s statutory mandate or whether there is an attempt to exercise undue influence.

The Board will be asked to give approval to license the following Proprietary Schools, for the period beginning January 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2002 to offer the programs as listed:

• TechTrain-Charlotte-MCSE, MCSE CareerTrack, LaunchPad, Windows 2000 MCSE, TechUnlimited, MCSE BootCamp, JumpStart, CCNA Fast Track, CCNP BootCamp, Master CIW Designer, Master CIW Enterprise Developer, MCDBA Certification Track, MSCD Certification Track for VB, MCSD Certification Track for C++, MCP Certification Track, A+ Certification Track, Network +, and I-Net +
• TechTrain-Raleigh (Cary)-MCSE, MCSE CareerTrack, LaunchPad, Windows 2000 MCSE, TechUnlimited, MCSE BootCamp, JumpStart, CCNA Fast Track, CCNP BootCamp, Master CIW Designer, Master CIW Enterprise Developer, MCDBA Certification Track, MCSD Certification Track for VB, MCSD Certification Track for C++, MCP Certification Track, A+ Certification Track, Network +, and I-Net +
• Solid Computer Decisions (Charlotte, Raleigh, Hickory, Mooresville, & Matthews)-A+ and MCSE, A+ and CIW, and A+ Computer Technician Training
• The Learning Curve-Information Systems: The Fundamentals, Carreras sin Barreras, Microsoft Office Suite-Basic, Proficient, & Expert; Medical Information Technology: Medical Accounting, Medical Admin. Support, Medical Insurance & Collections, Medical Interpretation & Translation, Medical Specialty Information Coding, & Medical Specialty Transcription; Office Technology: Accounting Office Technology, Accounting Office Clerical, Data Entry, Front Desk Technology, General Office Technology, General Office Clerical, Legal Office Technology, and Legal Office Clerical.

2. Program Audit Appeal-Central Piedmont Community College

The college has requested a hearing before the Policy Committee of the SBCC due to the audit exception taken to 26, 064 hours ($161,640) for supplanting of training. The exception was taken because CPCC delivered instruction for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) when the CMPD was the authorized agency to deliver the cited training to their own employees using their own employees who were certified to do so, therefore, making it unnecessary for CPCC to deliver this training. 23NCAC 2D.0326 states in pertinent part, "College-sponsored instruction shall not supplant existing training which may take place without the college’s involvement." The college has responded that the audit exception is not valid as they feel there was no supplanting of training.

1. Revocation of Proprietary School License

On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board suspended its rules and approved to revoke the Proprietary School License for Covenant Christian College.

On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved to continue the rule-making process on Rule 2E.0402 of Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code and approve the proposed text of this rule.

On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved to initiate the Rule-Making Process to amend Rule 2E.0201 of Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code.

The Board was provided information on the proposed Associate Engineering Degree.

Craven CC requested and received special application approval by the System President to offer Information Systems/Network Administration and Support (A2526D).

Nash CC and South Piedmont CC requested and received special application approval by the System President to offer Internet Technologies (A25290).

The Board received a report on In-Plant Training Courses approved in the period of July, August, and September 2001.

The Board will be asked to approve the curriculum program at the following college 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: Durham Technical CC (A55420) Emergency Preparedness Technology

The Board will be asked to approve revisions to the following curriculum standards: Durham Technical CC (A20140) Environmental Science Technology, Durham Technical CC (A2014A) Environmental Science Technology/Water Resources Management, Durham Technical CC (A2014B) Environmental Science Technology/Environmental Management, Forsyth Technical CC (A6016A) Automotive Systems Technology/Race Car Performance, Guilford Technical CC (A50240) Industrial Maintenance Technology, Guilford Technical CC (D50360) Packaging Machinery Servicing, and Piedmont CC (A20160) Industrial Laboratory Technology.

3. Curriculum Program Terminations

The Board will be asked to approve the following curriculum program terminations: Haywood CC: (A35100) Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology, (D35160) Cabinetmaking, (D35180) Carpentry, (D35280) Masonry, (C45480) Nursing Assistant, (D35300) Plumbing, (D60280) Small Engine & Equipment Repair, & (A45730) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and Martin CC (A20160) Industrial Laboratory Technology & (A50370) Poultry Processing Machine Technology.

On a motion by Ms. Turnage, seconded by Dr. Porter, the Board suspended its rules and approved a curriculum program application for Pitt CC (A20100) Biotechnology and a curriculum standard revision for Randolph CC (A3028D) Photographic Technology/Portrait Studio Management.

The Board was given the Bond Project Status Report-Ongoing Projects as of November 16, 2001.

2. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) State Bond Utilization Report as of June 30, 2001

The Board was given the HUB State Bond Utilization Report as of June 30, 2001.

The Board was given the results of the 2001-02 Salary Increase Survey that was submitted to all presidents and business officers as directed by the Finance and Capital Needs Committee.

The Board was given a report on Estimated Receipts as of October 31, 2001.

For Action

On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the summary of college budget request for fiscal year 2001-02.

On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved a contract amendment with Affiliated Computer Services. The community colleges require a change to the new college information system to meet the State of North Carolina’s requirement that receipts that are deposited to State funds be reported on a "cash" basis rather than an "accrual" basis. The total cost for this change request is $123, 000.

On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved to renew and amend the Database Analyst contract with CIBER Custom Solutions Group for a one-month period from November 26, 2001 to December 31, 2001.

On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Treasurer Moore, the Board convened in closed session for the discussion of personnel matters.

The Board reconvened in open session.

President Lancaster’s report was delivered to the SBCC. The text of his report is available on the NCCCS Web site.

*Chairman Woody reminded the Board Members to take their business cards that were ordered for them to use when representing the SBCC.

*Chairman Woody directed the Personnel Committee to revisit and make recommendations regarding personnel policies for exempt employees.

*Chairman Woody reminded the Board Members of his challenge to them to collectively contribute $25, 000 to the NC Community Colleges Foundation. He reported that 65% of the Board Members had participated and he hoped to achieve 100% participation by the Board Members by Christmas.

*Chairman Woody wished the Board Members and NCCCS Staff Happy Holidays.

There will not be a SBCC Meeting during the month of December. The next meetings of the State Board of Community College are scheduled for January 17-18, 2002 in Raleigh, NC.

By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

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