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State Board of Community Colleges
April 19, 2002
9:00 AM
Raleigh, North Carolina
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 |
Anne-Marie Knighton |
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Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice Chair |
Chester P. Middlesworth |
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Jeannette M. Council |
G. Herman Porter |
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Stuart B. Fountain |
Joanne Steiner |
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Bob Greene |
Ann Turlington |
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G. Gordon Greenwood |
Norma B. Turnage |
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Peter D. Hans |
Sharon Wright-Watson |
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Sandra Hayes |
The following members were unable to attend: George Battle, Dub Dickson, Treasurer Richard H. Moore, Tommy Norman, Lt. Governor Beverly E. Perdue, and Herbert L. Watkins.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved the minutes of the March 15, 2002 meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving the item "Curriculum Program Applications" from the For Future Action section to the For Action and placing the item on the Consent Agenda.
On a motion by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved placing the For Action items "Allocation of Funds for the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program-FY 2002-2003" and "Construction/Property and Bond Authorization Report" on the Consent Agenda.
On a motion by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving four projects (CAGC-Carolina’s AGC, ACT, TAG-The Accounting Game, and SHL-Saville Holdsworth Ltd.) under the item "Training Initiatives Program" from the For Future Action section to the For Action section of the Agenda.
Dr. Council requested that the Personnel Committee give the first Standing Committee Report. Without objection, Chairman Woody granted the request.
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Dr. Porter, the Board approved the Agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Mr. Hans, the Board approved the Consent Agenda, consisting of the items listed below.
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
- Approval of Proprietary Schools
The Board approved to license the following Proprietary Schools, for the period beginning April 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2002 to offer the programs as listed:
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center (Greensboro)-Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, A+ Certification Program, Network+ Certification Program, Certified Cisco Network Associate, and CIW Site Designer.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
- Curriculum Program Applications
The Board approved the following curriculum program applications: Central Carolina CC (D60140) Automotive Restoration Technology, Johnston CC (A45160) Cardiovascular Sonography, Randolph CC (A45700) Radiography, Stanly CC (A45700) Radiography, and Roanoke-Chowan CC (A10100) Associate in Arts.
- Feasibility Study-HRD/JobLink Career Centers
The Board approved the feasibility study on integrating the delivery of Human Resources Development program services into the framework of the JobLink Career Centers. As directed by Senate Bill 1005, the Board is to report its recommendations to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee by May 1, 2002.
- Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board approved revisions to the following curriculum standards: Caldwell CC (A50100) Biomedical Equipment Technology, Stanly CC (A50100) Biomedical Equipment Technology, and Central Carolina CC (A55310) Library and Information Technology.
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board approved the following curriculum program terminations: Lenoir CC (A50240) Industrial Maintenance Technology, Lenoir CC (A50320) Manufacturing Technology, and Lenoir CC (A2536A) Office Systems Technology/Legal.
- Captive/Co-opted (Continuing Education Courses)
The Board approved courses of instruction to captive or co-opted groups.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice-Chair
- Allocation of Funds for the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program-FY 2002-2003
The Board approved a grant allocation to Lenoir Community College, not to exceed $405,000 for fiscal year 2002-2003, to provide a Motorcycle Safety Education Program throughout the community colleges. This allocation is subject to the availability of funds.
- Construction Property and Bond Authorization Report
The Board authorized projects at Bladen CC, Central Piedmont CC (3), Davidson CC, Lenoir CC (3), McDowell Technical CC, Mayland CC (2), Southwestern CC, Wake Technical CC (2), Western Piedmont CC, and Wilkes CC. The Board authorized the acquisition and disposal of real property at Carteret CC, Guilford Technical CC, and Western Piedmont CC. The Board was given the Bond Authorization Report as of April 19, 2002.
- Contractual Services-SOLINET (Contract Amendment)
The Board approved to amend the SOLINET Bibliographic/Cataloging Services Contract from $93,820 to $53,820.
- Contractual Services-SOLINET-CCLINC Authority Work (New Contract)
The Board approved a new contract with SOLINET to bring authorities (names, series, subjects) in the CCLINC (Community College Libraries in North Carolina) union catalog into compliance with Library of Congress standards and to create a tape of the authorities used so that Sirsi may load them into the CCLINC union catalog.
REGULAR AGENDA
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Jeannette M. Council, Chair
For Future Action
- Presidential Search Procedure Revisions
The Board will be asked to give approval to revisions to the Presidential Search Procedure.
For Action
- EPA Personnel Policy Manual Revisions
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved revisions to the EPA Personnel Policy Manual.
- Employment Contract-Dr. Brenda H. Rogers
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved Dr. Brenda H. Rogers as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective April 15, 2002 to May 17, 2002.
- Employment Contract-Dr. J. Parker Chesson, Jr.
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved Dr. J. Parker Chesson, Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective May 20, 2002 to September 30, 2002.
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
For Future Action
- Wilkes Community College Off-Campus Center Request
The Board will be asked to approve a request from Wilkes Community College to move the Off-Campus Center to a new location adjacent to Alleghany High School. The Off-Campus Center would occupy approximately 15,000 square feet of the Blue Ridge Telecenter, which is owned by the county. The new location is approximately one mile from the current Center and would cause no negative impact on surrounding colleges. Approval by the State Board would designate the new site as the Off-Campus Center location and the current site would lose Off-Campus Center designation once the new Center was operational.
For Action
- Approve Hearing Officer’s Report
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved the Hearing Officers Report concerning rules 23 NCAC 2C.0305 Education Services for Minors, 23 NCAC 2E.0402 Provision for Occupational Extension In-Plant Training at an Individual Work Station, and 23 NCAC 2E.0403 Instruction to Captive or Co-opted Groups with the following revision concerning Rule 23 NCAC 2E.0402:
Due to the probability of conflicts between the recommendation in paragraph (d) concerning provision of instruction by community colleges to public service agencies and the Criminal Justice and Standards Commission’s policies, it is recommended that paragraph (d) be deleted from the recommended rule.
- Rule 23 NCAC 2E.0402
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved that the System Office be authorized to request the General Assembly during the short session to empower the State Board of Community Colleges to adopt a temporary rule to address the conditions under which community colleges may provide training to public service agencies such as fire, rescue, law enforcement, and emergency services.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
For Information
- Special Application Approvals by System President
The following community colleges requested and received approval to offer the programs listed: Beaufort CC (C55370) Community Spanish Interpreter, Beaufort CC (A25290) Internet Technologies, Coastal Carolina CC (A2512I) Business Administration/Electronic Commerce, Lenoir CC (A2512I) Business Administration/Electronic Commerce, and Nash CC (A50240) Industrial Systems Technology.
For Future Action
- Request to Add the SPA (Spanish) Prefix to all AAS, Diploma, and Certificate Standards
The Board will be asked to give approval to add the prefix of SPA (Spanish) to the other major hours category of each curriculum standard with an established maximum of 3 semester hour credits.
- Request to Add Curriculum Titles to the Special Curriculum Application Procedure Process
The Board will be asked to give approval to add the following curriculum titles to the list of existing special approval programs. This procedure allows the System President to approve Board designated curriculum programs: (A55220) Early Childhood Associate/Special Education, (C55240) Esthetics Technology, and (C55400) Manicuring/Nail Technology.
- Curriculum Program Applications
The Board will be asked to approve the curriculum program at the college 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: South Piedmont CC (This curriculum is new to the system) Metallurgical Science Technology.
- Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board will be asked to approve revisions to the following curriculum standards: Forsyth Technical CC (A2512I) Business Administration/Electronic Commerce, Forsyth Technical CC (A25270) Information Systems Security, Stanly CC (A35100) Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology, Wilson Technical CC (A55370) Community Spanish Interpreter.
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board will be asked to approve the following curriculum program terminations: Carteret CC (A50240) Welding and Randolph CC (A30260) Photofinishing Technology.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice-Chair
For Information
- 1993 Bond Status Report
The Board was given the Bond Project Status Report-Ongoing Projects as of April 19, 2002.
- Reassessment of 2000 Bond Cash Flow Model
The Board was given a reassessment of 2000 Bond Cash Flow Model.
- Receipts Update
The Board was given a report on Estimated Receipts as of March 31, 2002.
- Two Percent Transfer Report
The Board was given the Two Percent Transfer Report for the April Finance and Capital Needs Committee Meeting.
- Budget Reduction Models
The Board was given an assessment of the impacts of potential budget reductions.
- Revised Enrollment Growth
The Board was given a report on NCCCS enrollment growth for 2002-2003.
For Future Action
- Policies for the North Carolina Community College Grant, Loan, and Targeted Financial Assistance Program
The Board will be asked to give approval to the NC Community College Grant and Loan Program Policy with revisions for 2002-2003.
- Fee Study
The Board will be asked to approve the results of a survey to determine needed changes in the establishment of additional fees.
- Training Initiatives Program
The Board will be asked to approve the following Training Initiatives Projects: Palliative Care, Lean Manufacturing, Aquaculture, Key Train, Expert OJT, SHL Process Ctr-Saville Holdsworth USA, and ICT Skill Standards.
For Action
- Training Initiatives Program
On a motion by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the following Training Initiatives Program Projects: CAGC-Carolina’s AGC, ACT, TAG-The Accounting Game, and SHL-Saville Holdsworth Ltd.
SBCC RESOLUTION
On a motion by Dr. Porter, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board suspended its rules to allow adoption of a resolution honoring Dr. Charles Coble on first reading.
On a motion by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved a resolution honoring Dr. Charles Coble for his contributions to education in general and his strong support of the North Carolina Community College System.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT, H. Martin Lancaster
President Lancaster’s report was delivered to the SBCC. The text of his report is available on the NCCCS Web site.
CHAIR’S REMARKS, James J. Woody, Jr.
- Appointed a special task group to coordinate a system-wide effort at communicating the effects of the budget cuts on the community colleges. The task force will consist of Anne-Marie Knighton, Sharon Wright-Watson, Chet Middlesworth, Peter Hans, Bob Greene, Joanne Steiner, Ann Turlington, and a representative from NCACCT and NCACCP
- Reminded the members that the May SBCC meetings will be held at Surry Community College on May 16 and May 17, 2002
- Informed the Board that there is no SBCC Meeting scheduled for June. However there may be a need for a telephonic meeting on Friday, June 21, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges is scheduled for May 16-17, 2002 at Surry Community College.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 10:40 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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