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State Board of Community Colleges
November 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 |
Brandon Johnson |
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Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice-Chair |
Chester P. Middlesworth |
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Jeannette M. Council |
Treasurer Richard H. Moore |
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W.W. "Dub" Dickson |
Lt. Governor Beverly E. Perdue |
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Stuart B. Fountain |
G. Herman Porter |
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Bob H. Greene |
Ann T. Turlington |
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G. Gordon Greenwood |
Norma B. Turnage |
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Peter D. Hans |
Herbert L. Watkins |
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Sandra L. Hayes |
The following members were unable to attend: George E. Battle, III, Anne-Marie Knighton, Tommy E. Norman, and B. Joanne Steiner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved the minutes of the October 18, 2002 meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Turnage, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving the items "Curriculum Standard Revisions" and "Dropout Reduction/LEA Accountability" from For Future Action to the For Action section of the Agenda.
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Dr. Porter, the Board approved moving the For Action item "Technology Enhancement Grant(s) – Additional Award to Lenoir Community College" to the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Watkins requested that the items "Joint State Board Education Oversight Consultant Request for Proposal (RFP)" and "Personal Services Contract-J. Parker Chesson (New Contract)" be removed from the Consent Agenda but remain as For Action items on the regular Agenda. By rule, the request was granted.
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved the Agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved the Consent Agenda as amended, consisting of the items listed below.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
- Worker Training Trust Fund Report
The Board approved the Focused Industrial Training Program Report, Hosiery Technology Program Report, and the Training Initiatives Program Report for submission to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and the Fiscal Research Division by January 15, 2003.
- Validation of Placement Test Scores-NC Community College System
The Board approved the validation of placement test scores for the NCCCS.
- HRD Reorganization Report Presentation
The Board approved the HRD Reorganization Report Presentation for submission to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by January 1, 2003.
- Basic Skills Approval Required for Captive Co-opted Groups
The Board approved implementing an approval process for Basic Skills programs/courses. The development of this process has been coordinated with System Office Staff. The proposed effective implementation date is July 1, 2003. It is anticipated that the System Office will receive a minimum of 200 requests for approval per semester (600 per year).
- Curriculum Standard Revision Approval Procedure Request
The Board approved delegating the responsibility for approval of the curriculum standards that are being revised due to core course changes approved by the Curriculum Review Committee, to the Vice President for Academic and Student Services for the NCCCS.
- New Format for the NCCCS Yearly Curriculum Approval Report to the General Assembly
The Board approved a new format to be used for the yearly report generated by the System Office staff in December of each year to the General Assembly for curriculum approvals.
- Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board approved the revisions to the following curriculum standards: Durham Technical CC (A50160) Environment, Health, and Safety Technology, Guilford Technical CC (A50110) Chemical Process Technology, and North Carolina CC Staff (NC Appraisal Board Mandate) (C25420) Real Estate Appraisal (Certificate).
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board approved the following curriculum program terminations: Davidson County CC (C45350) Health Care Technology, Roanoke-Chowan CC (A60160) Automotive Systems Technology (D35180) Carpentry, and (A60240) Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology, South Piedmont CC (A60160) Automotive Systems Technology, and Tri-County CC (C55400) Manicuring/Nail Technology.
- Captive/Co-Opted
The Board approved courses of instruction to captive or co-opted groups.
- Continuing Education Courses Course Approval-Continuing Education Master Course List
The Board approved the following courses for placement on the Continuing Education Master Course List. This action complies with HB 80, Section 40, of the 1994 Appropriations Act.
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Program Area |
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R30 |
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) – National Certification Training |
FIP 4511 |
100 hours |
- Technology Enhancement Grant (s) -Additional Award to Lenoir Community College
The Board approved to provide funds to Lenoir Community College in the amount of $10,000 for their Technical Enhancement Grant request.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
- General Educational Development Scoring Services Contract Renewal
The Board approved a contract renewal with amendment with the University of Texas Scoring Center to score the English Essay component of the General Educational Development (GED) 2003 Tests, all parts of the Spanish Tests and French Tests including the essay components for the community college system. The contract amount is $31,000 for the second period beginning January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003.
- 2002-03 Baccalaureate Education Program
The Board approved the NCCCS Baccalaureate Education Program allotments for fiscal year 2002-03.
- Contractual Services for Neil Hollands
The Board approved a contract renewal with amendment with Neil Hollands to oversee the daily operations and management of the Virtual Learning Community Project. The renewal request is to the length of an ongoing contract with Mr. Hollands for another six months with changes to the terms and conditions of the original contract . The changes include an increase in the total number of hours per month and a change in the total amount of compensation for the duration of the contract. Contract will be from January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003 at an amount not to exceed $25,200.
- Budget Allocations for 2-1 Summary – FY 2002-03
The Board approved the NCCCS Summary of College Budget Requests for Fiscal Year 2002-2003.
- Two Percent Transfer Restriction
The Board approved the 2% transfers for the November Finance and Capital Needs Committee Meeting.
- Construction/Property and Bond Authorization Report
The Board approved the reallocation of funds at Fayetteville Technical CC. The Board authorized projects at Alamance CC, Blue Ridge CC, Fayetteville Technical CC, Halifax CC, Johnston CC (2), Surry CC (2), Wake Technical CC, Wayne CC (2) and Wilkes CC. The Board authorized the acquisition and disposal of real property at Fayetteville Technical CC and Guilford Technical CC. The Board was given the Bond Authorization Report as of November 15, 2002.
- Contract for Program Auditor – J. Todd Parker
The Board approved a contract with Mr. J. Todd Parker to conduct three (3) program audits for the Program Audit Services Section of the Administration Division. The contract fee is in an amount not to exceed $7,500 for the period of December 17, 2002 through February 28, 2003.
- Contractual Services-Technical Writers (College Information Systems Project)-Contract Renewal
The Board approved to renew Technical Writer contracts with Analysts International, Inc. and Technisource, Inc. for a six-month period from December 31, 2002 to June 30, 2003. The existing contracts end on December 30, 2002. The renewal of the contracts will not exceed the following amounts: Analysts International, Inc. ($54,500) and Technisource ($59,655.04)
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
For Future Action
- Approval of Proprietary School (Licensure)
The Board will be asked to give approval to license the following Proprietary School for the period beginning January 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2003 to offer programs as listed:
- Carolina Computer Learning Systems-Train the Trainer Certification Programs, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, SCNP, SCNA, Oracle Certified Professional Programs (OCA, DBA, DBO, and IAD), Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Internetworking Professional, Foundations-I Net Professional, E-Commerce Professional, Certified Citrix Associate, A+ Certification, 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, and MOUS Expert.
For Action
- Approval of Proprietary Schools (Licensure)
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved to license the following Proprietary School for the period beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003 to offer programs as listed:
- TechSkills of Raleigh, Charlotte, and Greensboro-MCSE Program, MCSD Program, A+, I-NET+, Network+, CNA, CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, Oracle, MCDBA, Sun Java, MCSA, MOUS, CIW, Linux +, and UNIX-SCSA.
- Approve Text for 23 NCAC 2D.0201 Authority to Establish Tuition and Fees to Continue the Rule-Making Process
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved text for 23 NCAC 2D.0201 Authority to Establish Tuition and Fees to continue the rule-making process.
- Approve Text for 23 NCAC 2D.0202 Tuition and Fees for Curriculum Programs to Continue the Rule-Making Process
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Turlington, the Board approved text for 23 NCAC 2D.0202 Tuition and Fees for Curriculum Programs to continue the rule-making process, with Dr. Fountain voting no.
- Approve Text for 23 NCAC 2E.0405 Training for Public Agencies to Continue the Rule-Making Process
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved text for 23 NCAC 2E.0405 Training for Public Agencies to continue the rule-making process.
- Approval of Captive Co-opted Program Policy
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved the Captive/Co-opted Education Approval Policy.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
For Information
- Special Application Approval by System President
The following community colleges requested, and received approval to offer the programs listed: Fayetteville Technical CC (A55370) Community Spanish Interpreter and Randolph CC (A5522B) Early Childhood Associate/Teacher Associate.
For Future Action
- Revisions of AS Standards
The Board will be asked to approve the following Associate in Science and related pre-major standards:
- (A10400) Associate in Science
- (A1040A) Associate in Science/Biology and Biology Education
- (A1040B) Associate in Science/Chemistry and Chemistry Education
- (A1040C) Associate in Science/Computer Science
- (A1040D) Associate in Science/Engineering
- (A1040E) Associate in Science/Mathematics
- (A1040F) Associate in Science/Mathematics Education
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board will be asked to approve the following curriculum program terminations: Blue Ridge CC (A40240) Industrial Engineering Technology and (D45580) Pharmacy Technology.
For Action
- Curriculum Standard Revisions
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved revisions to the following curriculum standards: Central Piedmont CC (A45170) Cardiovascular Technology (Invasive and Non-Invasive), Curriculum Improvement Project-Accounting (A25100) Accounting, Curriculum Improvement Project-Accounting (21) Course Title Changes to Core of Curriculum Standards, Forsyth Technical CC (A25270) Information Systems Security, and Haywood CC (A15440) Wood Products Technology.
- Dropout Reduction/LEA Accountability
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Dr. Council, the Board approved the Senate Bill 1275 Dropout Reduction/LEA Accountability Report for submission to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee.
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 October 31, 2002.
- Update on 2000 State Bond Fund Expenditures and Non-State Matching Requirements
The Board was given an update on NCCCS 2000 Bond Project Expenditures as of September 30, 2002.
- Receipts Update
The Board was given an Estimated Tuition and Fees Receipts Update as of October 31, 2002.
- College Information System (CIS) Training Update
The Board was given a CIS Training Update-Phase 2A Training Totals.
For Action
- Governor’s $25 Million Efficiency Budget Reduction
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the NCCCS Governor’s Efficiency Budget Reduction Report for Fiscal Year 2002-03.
- Joint State Board Education Oversight Consultant Request for Proposal (RFP)
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the concept of establishing a contract to hire a consultant to conduct the North Carolina Community College System Study pursuant to the North Carolina General Assembly 2002 Session Laws. Included in the same motion, the Board approved a request from the Finance & Capital Needs Committee that the Committee be allowed to meet and take action to approve the funding of the "Joint State Board Education Oversight Consultant" before the next scheduled meeting of the SBCC.
- Personal Services Contract-J. Parker Chesson (New Contract)
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved a contract with Dr. J. Parker Chesson to conduct a study of the "Haywood Regional High Technology Center" for the SBCC. The contract is an amount not to exceed $4,995, including all travel expenses and personal services. The contract period is from November 15, 2002 until March 1, 2003.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Jeannette M. Council, Chair
For Action
- Initiate the Rule-Making Process to Recognize Senior Level Service of College President
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved to initiate the rule-making process to recognize senior level service of college president applicants, and give incremental credit for those experiences in their starting salaries.
- Approval to Increase the Maximum Amounts Payable (Cap), Using Local Funds Only, Regarding Presidential Salaries
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved increasing the maximum amounts payable (cap) by the equivalent of the four freeze years using local funds only. This will not require state funds. (This is in reference to presidential salaries).
- Approval that the SBCC Request from the 2003 Legislative Session, Funds to Correct Inadequacies in Presidential Salaries with the Matter of Salary Caps to be Further Considered at the End of the First Session of the Biennial Session of the General Assembly
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved that the SBCC request from the 2003 Legislative Session, funds to correct inadequacies in presidential salaries with the matter of salary caps to be further considered at the end of the first session of the biennial session of the General Assembly.
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 Action
- Approval of Robeson Community College President
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved Dr. Charles Victor Chrestman as President of Robeson Community College effective January 1, 2003.
- Approval of Davidson County Community College Interim President
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved Trish Shoemaker as Interim President of Davidson County CC effective January 1, 2003.
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.
- Congratulated President Lancaster on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 Law Alumni Banquet.
- Reminded the Board Members that the SBCC will be hosting the Joint Boards Meeting on February 19, 2003 at Surry CC. Also, the SBCC will hold it’s February Committee Meetings and Regular Board on Thursday, February 20, 2003 at Surry CC.
- Chairman Woody encouraged all SBCC Members to attend the Day of Recognition Awards Luncheon at the RBC Center after the Board Meeting, beginning at noon. Directions to the RBC Center were included in the SBCC notebooks.
- Informed the Board Members that the Legislative Committee was abolished in July 2001 because Chairman Woody wants all SBCC Members to be a part of the "Legislative Committee" by lobbying, informing, and educating Legislators to support the NCCCS.
- Reminded SBCC Members that this is the last meeting of 2002 and wished all SBCC Members and NCCCS Staff a joyous holiday season.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for January 16-17, 2003, in Raleigh.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 10:30 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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