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State Board of Community Colleges
March 15, 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 |
Chester P. Middlesworth |
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Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice Chair |
Treasurer Richard H. Moore |
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George E. Battle |
Tommy Norman |
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Jeannette M. Council |
Lt. Governor Beverly E. Perdue |
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Stuart B. Fountain |
G. Herman Porter |
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G. Gordon Greenwood |
Norma B. Turnage |
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Peter D. Hans |
Herbert L. Watkins |
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Anne-Marie Knighton |
The following members were unable to attend: Dub Dickson, Bob Greene, Sandra Hayes, Joanne Steiner, Ann Turlington, and Sharon Wright-Watson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the minutes of the February 21, 2002 meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Ms. Turnage, seconded by Dr. Porter, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving the item "Curriculum Program Applications" from the For Future Action section to For Action section of the regular Board Agenda.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. Norman, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving the item "Approval of Proprietary Schools-Miller Motte Technical College" from the For Future Action section to the For Action section of the regular Board Agenda.
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved adding the item "Revisions to the EPA Policy Manual" to the Future Action section of the regular Board 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 Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the Agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Dr. Council, the Board approved the Consent Agenda, consisting of the items listed below:
POLICY COMMITTEE, Anne-Marie Knighton, Vice-Chair
- Approval of Proprietary Schools
The Board approved to license the following Proprietary Schools, for the period beginning March 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2002 to offer the programs as listed:
- CompUSA (Charlotte, Greensboro, & Raleigh)-MCSE, International Computer Security, MSCE.NET, A+/PC Troubleshooting, MCSE NT4, MCSA, CISCO/CCNA, CIW, Network+, MCP, and Visual Basic.
- Carolina Polarity Institute of Energetic Studies-Associate Polarity Practitioner Program
- Dyna-Byte Network Technologies-MCSE Degree Program, CISCO Degree Program, MCSE Certificate Program, and CISCO Certification Program.
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center (Charlotte)-Train the Trainer Certification Program, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, MOUS Expert, MOUS Core, MOUS Master, A+ Certification Program, Network+ Certification Program, Security Professional Program, Server Administrator Program, Site Designer Program, Microsoft Certified Systems Developer, Certified Novell Administrator, Certified Novell Engineer, Certified Cisco Network Associate, Certified Citrix Associate, E-Commerce Professional, Foundations-I Net Professional, Internetworking Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, and Microsoft Certified Professional
- Calendar Exception Request for Truck Driver Training-Johnston Community College
The Board approved a calendar exception request for Truck Driver Training at Johnston Community College in response to industry demand and requests from other community colleges for the "roving" program. Truck Driver Training has been designated by the North Carolina General Assembly as a high cost program.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE, Norma B. Turnage, Vice-Chair
- Proposed Associate in Engineering Curriculum Standard
The Board approved the Associate in Engineering Degree Program revised proposal.
- Curriculum Program Applications
The Board approved the following curriculum program applications: Cleveland CC (A2536A) Office Systems Technology/Legal and Southwestern CC (D45660) Practical Nursing.
- Senate Bill 166 Section 8.11 Health Care Personnel Education Report
The Board approved the Senate Bill 166 Section 8.11 Health Care Personnel Education Report to the Joint Legislative Health Care Oversight Committee and the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee.
- Captive Co-opted (Continuing Education Courses)
The Board approved courses of instruction to captive or co-opted groups.
- Course Approval/Continuing Education Master Course List
The Board approved the following course for placement on the Continuing Education Master Course List.
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Program Area |
Course Title |
Course Number |
Recommended Hours |
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P35 |
Industrial Mechanics-Bearings |
MNT 3001 |
36 |
- Course Modification/Continuing Education Master Course List
The Board approved the following modification to the Continuing Education Master Course List.
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Program Area |
Course Title |
Course Number |
Current Hours |
Recommended Hours |
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J30 |
Child Development Associate |
HEC 3190 |
30 |
120 |
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert Watkins, Chair
- Funding for Distance Learning Software
The Board approved the allocation of $109,648 to assist nineteen community colleges and three community-based organizations with the purchase of software with distance earning capabilities.
- Service Agreement with SAGRELTO Enterprises, Inc. (Contract Amendment)
The Board approved an amendment to an existing contract with SAGRELTO Enterprises, Inc. Since the existing contract was approved, changes have taken place in the structure, purpose and activities of the Literary Resource Center that necessitate changes in the content of this contract.
- Increase Funding for the General Educational Development Scoring Services Contract (June 18, 2001 to December 31, 2001)
The Board approved an increase in the amount of $6,988 for the Oklahoma Scoring Services contract for the GED Program. This amends the contract for an invoice for scoring tests taken in December 2001.
- Professional Development-Principles and Techniques of Online Instruction
The Board approved 10 awards of $2,500 to provide 10 colleges with the funding to teach faculty an online course titled, Principles and Techniques of Online Instruction.
- Construction/Property and Bond Authorization Report
The Board authorized projects at Central Piedmont CC, Craven CC, Forsyth Technical CC, Pitt CC, Sandhills CC, and Stanly CC (2). The Board authorized the acquisition and disposal of real property at Mitchell CC and Pitt CC. The Board was given the Bond Authorization Report as of March 15, 2002.
NCACCT REPORT
Mr. Jim Corbett, President of the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees, gave a report to the Board on recent activities of the NCACCT.
NCACCP REPORT
Dr. Jim Owen, President of the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents, gave a report to the Board on behalf of NCACCP.
REGULAR AGENDA
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Jeannette M. Council, Chair
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board convened in closed session for the discussion of personnel matters.
CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS
The Board reconvened in open session.
For Future Action
- Revisions to the EPA Policy Manual
The Board will be asked to give approval to revisions to the Exempt Personnel Policy Manual.
For Action
- Approval of President of Lenoir Community College
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Mr. Norman, the Board unanimously approved Dr. Stephen Scott as President of Lenoir Community College effective April 22, 2002.
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
For Future Action
- Approval of Proprietary Schools
The Board will be asked to give approval to license the following Proprietary School for the period beginning April 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2002 to offer 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.
For Action
- Approval of Proprietary Schools
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved to license the following Proprietary School for the period beginning April 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2002 to offer programs as listed:
- Miller-Motte Technical College-Accounting, Business Management, Medical Assisting, Microcomputer Applications Area 1, Microcomputer Applications Area 2, Office Administration, Surgical Technology, General Office Accounting, General Office Secretary, Microcomputer Applications, Medical Office Assistant, and Microcomputer System Network Engineer.
- Approve Hearing Officers Report
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved to table this agenda item until the April 2002 SBCC Meeting.
- HB 275
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved funding of a Regional Cooperative Initiative.
- Calendar Exception Request for 2003 Summer Term-Wilson Technical CC
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board denied Wilson Technical CC’s request to begin their 2003 Summer Term on May 14th.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Norma B. Turnage, Vice-Chair
For Information
- Special Application Approvals by System President
The following community colleges requested and received approval to offer the programs listed: Alamance CC (A2512I) Business Administration/Electronic Commerce, Alamance CC (A25290) Internet Technologies, and Southeastern CC (A55370) Community Spanish Interpreter.
For Future Action
- Presentation: Feasibility Study-HRD/JobLink Career Centers
The Board will be asked to approve the Presentation to the SBCC on Integrating the Delivery of Human Resources Development Core Services into the Framework of JobLink Career Centers. The purpose of this presentation is to give the State Board an update on the status of the Integration report that is due on May 1, 2002 as requested by the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee.
- Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board will be asked to approve revisions to the following curriculum standards: Caldwell CC (A50100) Biomedical Equipment Technology, Central Carolina CC (A55310) Library and Information Technology, and Stanly CC (A50100) Biomedical Equipment Technology.
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board will be asked to approve the following curriculum program terminations: Lenoir CC (A50240) Industrial Maintenance Technology, Lenoir CC (A50320) Manufacturing Technology, and Lenoir CC (A2536A) Office Systems Technology/Legal Concentration.
For Action
- Curriculum Program Applications
On a motion by Ms. Turnage, seconded by Dr. Porter, the Board approved the following curriculum programs: Asheville-Buncombe Technical CC (A45740) Surgical Technology and Isothermal CC (A40160) Computer Engineering Technology.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
For Information
- 1993 Bond Status Report
The Board was given the Bond Project Status Report-Ongoing Projects as of February 28, 2002.
- Receipts Update
The Board was given a report on Estimated Receipts as of February 28, 2002.
- Two Percent Transfer Report
The Board was given the Two Percent Transfer Report for the March Finance and Capital Needs Committee Meeting.
For Action
- The North Carolina Community College Grant Payment Schedule
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the grant payment schedule for the 2002-2003 NC Community College Grant Program.
- 2002-2003 Budget Request
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the 2002-2003 Consensus Budget Request.
- Contract Amendment-SIRSI Corporation (System Administration Services for Library Automation System
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved Amendment III to the System Administration Services agreement with SIRSI Corporation to revise the definition of the software administration services for the Unix™ operating system in the agreement, contingent upon final approval by SIRSI Corporation and the N.C. Division of Purchase and Contract.
- Contract Amendment-Affiliated Computer Services (ACS)-College Information Systems Project Phase 2A Training Plan
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved a contract amendment to the new college information system to provide additional training resources to support Phase 2A of the implementation, subject to any efficiencies in training costs that may be realized throughout the training process, and with payment for training services consistent with the "deliverables-based" Contract for the project.
- Contract Amendment-Affiliated Computer Services (ACS)-College Information Systems Project Change Requests
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Norman, the Board approved a contract amendment to the new college information system to provide additional functional capabilities in several areas and to accommodate changes in the project schedule and training resources.
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.
- Encouraged members to attend the Proprietary Schools Reception that will be held on April 18, 2002
- Appointed a special task group to study the effects of new program approval & financing and what the Board’s position should be on that in light of the current budget crisis. The committee will consist of Hilda Pinnix-Ragland (Chair), Anne-Marie Knighton, Norma Turnage, Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue, Bob Greene, and a representative from NCACCT and NCACCP.
- Informed the Board that there is 90% participation of the Board in contributing to the Foundation (a total of over $75,000)
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board of Community College are scheduled for April 18-19, 2002 in Raleigh, NC.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 10:15 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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