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State Board of Community Colleges
October 18, 2002
9:00 AM
Edenton, 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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George E. Battle, III |
G. Herman Porter |
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Jeannette M. Council |
B. Joanne Steiner |
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Stuart B. Fountain |
Norma B. Turnage |
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Bob H. Greene |
Herbert L. Watkins |
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Sandra L. Hayes |
The following members were unable to attend: W.W. "Dub" Dickson, G. Gordon Greenwood, Peter D. Hans, Brandon Johnson, Treasurer Richard H. Moore, Tommy E. Norman, Lt. Governor Beverly E. Perdue, and Ann T. Turlington.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the minutes of the September 13, 2002 Meeting and the October 3, 2002 Called Meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Dr. Porter, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving the item "Technology Enhancement Grant(s) – Additional Award to Mayland Community College" from For Future Action to the Consent Agenda.
Dr. Greene requested that the For Information item "Proposal: Future Presidents Institute" be removed from the Agenda. Without objection, Chairman Woody granted the request.
Dr. Greene requested that he be allowed to give a report on the Governing Boards Liaison Committee Meeting that was hosted by the SBCC on September 24, 2002. Without objection, Chairman Woody granted the request.
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Battle, the Board approved the Agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the Consent Agenda as amended, consisting of the items listed below.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
- Technology Enhancement Grant(s) – Additional Award to Mayland Community College
The Board approved to grant an additional $10,000 to Mayland Community College for their Technical Enhancement Grant request.
- Special Curriculum Application Programs Selection Criteria
The Board approved criteria by which curriculum programs are selected for recommendation for inclusion in the list of Special Curriculum Application programs.
- Curriculum Program Applications (FTFA)
The Board approved the following curriculum program applications at the colleges listed on the condition that equipment funds are available to the colleges and operating funds generated by the budget formula will permit the offering of the programs without any special allocation of funds: Fayetteville Technical CC (A5518A) Criminal Justice Technology/Latent Evidence & (A25270) Information Systems Security and Richmond CC (A25200) Healthcare Management Technology.
- Curriculum Standard Revision
The Board approved revisions to the following curriculum standard: Guilford Technical CC (A40400) Telecommunication and Network Engineering Technology.
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board approved the following curriculum program terminations: Central Piedmont CC (A50160) Environmental Health and Safety Technology & (A25400) Real Estate, and Southwestern CC (A2512A) Business Administration/Banking and Finance, (A2512F) Business Administration/Marketing and Retailing, (A45320) Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, and (A45730) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
- 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 |
Course Title |
Course Number |
Recommended Hours |
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X20 |
Economic Literacy |
HRD 3008 |
25 Hours |
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L30 |
Physical Therapy Aide |
PTA 3000 |
100 Hours |
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J75 |
Teacher Assistant: Enrichment |
EDU 3100 |
48 Hours |
- Course Modification-Continuing Education Master Course List
The Board approved the following modifications 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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H75 |
Plumbing Contractor’s License Preparation |
PLU 3021 |
66 Hours |
96 Hours |
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X20 |
Introduction to Computer Skills |
HRD 3005 |
25 Hours |
33 Hours |
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
- Praxis Research, Inc./Service Agreement (Approval of Contract)
The Board approved a new contract with the Praxis Research, Inc., a minority owned business, for the purpose of providing the NCCCS with information that will assist in determining the effectiveness of the College Tech Prep program throughout the State. The $4,095 all-inclusive fee will be paid upon completion of the contract. The time period is November 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003.
- NC REAL Enterprises Contract
The Board approved a contract in the amount of $359,035 for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 with NC REAL Enterprises to help individuals and communities across North Carolina-with emphasis on rural, low wealth, and minority communities-develop entrepreneurial talent and create businesses that contribute to the local economy.
- Contract with Mercer Investment Consulting
The Board approved a new contract with Mercer Investment Consulting for the establishment of an "Optional Retirement Program" (ORP) for the NCCCS. Funds for this contract will be State Board Reserve Funds and shall not exceed $50,000.
- Construction/Property and Bond Authorization Report
The Board authorized reallocation of funds at Wake Technical CC. The Board authorized projects at Cleveland CC, College of The Albemarle, Fayetteville Technical CC, Mayland CC (2), Nash CC (3), Pitt CC (3), South Piedmont CC, Tri-County CC, and Wake Technical CC (5). The Board authorized the acquisition and disposal of real property at Guilford Technical CC, Piedmont CC, and Randolph CC. The Board was given the Bond Authorization Report as of September 13, 2002.
- Contract with Sirsi, Inc., to Update and Maintain the CCLINC Union Database
The Board approved a new contract with SIRSI, Inc. to complete a process to identify duplicate bibliographic records in the CCLINC (Community College Libraries in North Carolina) consortium union database. The de-dupe process will be completed during the period from December 15, 2002 through January 31, 2003 at a cost not to exceed $10,000.
- Contract Amendment with Sirsi, Inc., for Project Management Fee to Add Montgomery CC
The Board approved an amendment to the SIRSI contract. A Project Management Fee will be added as a contract cost that new libraries will be required to pay when they join the CCLINC (Community College Libraries in North Carolina) consortium. The contract presently has a standard licensing fee ($2,000) that each library pays. The Project Management Fee will be based on the library collection size and will cover the cost of setting up the policies for the new library. This specific request includes $2,400 for setting up policies for Montgomery Community College, a new participant in the Unicorn Academe Library System.
WELCOME, Ms. Lynne Bunch, College of The Albemarle, Interim President
Ms. Bunch welcomed the SBCC to College of The Albemarle-Edenton Campus and
Northeastern North Carolina.
SBCC RESOLUTION
On a motion by Chairman Woody, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board unanimously approved a resolution honoring Dr. Donny Hunter for his commitment to public education and his support of and service to the people and the mission of the North Carolina Community College System.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
On behalf of Governor Easley, Chairman Woody presented Dr. Donny Hunter with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, in recognition of Dr. Hunter’s extraordinary service to the people of North Carolina.
JOINT GOVERNING BOARDS LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT, Dr. Bob Greene
Dr. Bob Greene informed the Board that the Joint Governing Boards Liaison Committee held a meeting on September 24, 2002. The State Board of Community Colleges hosted this meeting. Dr. Bob Green, Dr. Stuart Fountain, Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, Dr. Herman Porter, and Dr. Donny Hunter were in attendance. The meeting consisted of the following presentations and discussions:
- Budget Crisis: Short and Long Term Impact - Public Schools-Hank Hurd, NCCCS-Larry Morgan, and UNC-Dr. William Brown.
- Economic Outlook for North Carolina: Short and Long Term-Dr. Michael Walden, NCSU Professor, Economist, & Columnist.
- Academic Freedom Issues – UNC-Patsy Perry, Public Schools-Harry Wilson, and NCCCS-Marcia Daniel.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
For Information
- Program Audit Section’s Annual Issues Report
The Board received an Annual Issues Report for FY 2001-2002 from the Program Audit Section. The report identified the following issues: 1) Huskins Bill Agreements, 2) Prison Education, and 3) Training for State Agencies.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
For Information
- Special Application Approval by System President
The following community college requested and received approval to offer the program listed: Martin CC (C55400) Manicuring/Nail Technology.
- A Report on In-Plant Training Courses Approved April-September 2002
The Board received a report on In-Plant Training Courses Approved in the Period April-September 2002.
For Future Action
- Validation of Placement Test Scores-NC Community College System
The Board will be asked to approve a recommendation for statewide placement score ranges.
- HRD Reorganization Report Presentation
The Board will be asked to approve the Final HRD Reorganization Report. As directed by Senate Bill 1005, Section 30.3. (d), the State Board of Community Colleges shall report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on its reorganization of the Human Resources Development Program by January 1, 2003.
- Basic Skills Approval Required for Captive Co-opted Groups
The Board will be asked to give approval for implementing an approval process for Basic Skills programs/courses.
- Curriculum Standard Revision Approval Procedure Request
The Board will be asked to authorize the Vice President of Academic and Student Services to approve curriculum standards that are being revised due to core course changes approved by the Curriculum Review Committee. These revised standards only involve core course changes (title change and/or credit hour change) that have been requested by the majority of the colleges and approved by the Curriculum Review Committee.
- New Format for the NCCCS Yearly Curriculum Approval of Report to the General Assembly
The Board will be asked to approve 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 will be asked to approve 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 College System (North Carolina Appraisal Board Mandate) (C25420) Real Estate Appraisal (Certificate).
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board will be asked to approve 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) Manicure/Nail 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 September 30, 2002.
- Capital Improvement Funds Expended or Obligated
The Board was given a report on NCCCS Capital Improvement Funds Expended or Obligated for the period of July 1, 1963 through June 30, 2002.
- College of The Albemarle/YMCA Joint Use Agreement
The Board was given a report on the College of The Albemarle and the YMCA’s desire to enter into a mutually beneficial agreement for the joint use of a facility. The plan is for the COA to lease approximately 4.5 acres of college property to the YMCA. The YMCA would then construct a joint-use facility in which there would be two distinct areas and some common circulation areas. The COA would control one area, and the YMCA would control another area.
- Receipts Update
The Board was given an Estimated Tuition and Fees Receipts Update as of September 30, 2002.
- Two Percent Transfer Restriction
The Board was given a report on NCCCS 2% Transfer Restriction-transfers for the October Finance & Capital Needs Committee Meeting.
- College Information System (CIS) Training Update
The Board was given an update on College Information System (CIS) Training.
For Future Action
- Joint State Board Education Oversight Consultant Contract
The Board will be asked to approve a contract to hire an outside consultant to conduct a Community College System Study, in conjunction with the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee.
For Action
- Adult Basic Education Funds – Amendment for Community-Based Organizations
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved an amendment to change the fiscal agent for the Rockingham County Public Library Literacy Program from the Rockingham Public Library to Rockingham Community College. The Rockingham County Public Library Literacy program was approved for second year funding in the amount of $26,250 for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 at the July 19, 2002 State Board meeting.
- 2002-2003 Disadvantaged Nursing Allotments Administered by the North Carolina Community College System Office
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved the 2002-2003 Disadvantaged Nursing Allotments. The N.C. General Assembly appropriated $80,000 to the SBCC for community colleges to provide academic assistance to nursing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- 2003-2005 Expansion Budget
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the 2003-2005 Expansion Budget Request.
- Wake Technical Community College Phase 2B Memorandum of Understanding
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the Wake Technical Community College Memorandum of Understanding, permitting Wake Technical Community College to convert and operate the standard CIS software on the AIX platform using their own staff and equipment resources. All the Board Members voted for the motion, with the exception of Dr. Greene and Dr. Fountain, who voted no and Dr. Council who abstained. The motion passed.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Jeannette M. Council, Chair
For Information
- Day of Recognition Awards
The Board was given a report by Dr. Council on the 2002 Excellence in Teaching Finalists, the 2002 N.C. Community College Staff Award, and the 2002 President of the Year Award. The winners of the three awards will be recognized at the Day of Recognition Awards Luncheon at the RBC Center (formerly known as the ESA-Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena) on Friday, November 15, 2002 at noon.
- Report on the Presidential Salary Schedule and Exempt Executive Personnel in the System Office
Mr. Kennon Briggs gave the Board a report on the Presidential Salary Schedule and Exempt Executive Personnel in the System Office.
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Dr. Greene, 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 Salary for Executive Vice President and Chief Operation Officer
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved the annual salary of Mr. Fred Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operation Officer, in the amount of $135,000.
- Approval of Salary Increase for State Board Affairs Position
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved a salary increase for Tim Brewer, Executive Assistant to the President/State Board Liaison, with an annual salary of $55,000.
- Approval of Dr. Kathy Sullivan as Assistant to the Vice President for Academic and Student Services
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved Dr. Kathy Sullivan as Assistant to the Vice President for Academic and Student Services, with an annual salary up to and not to exceed $93,739.
2003 SBCC CALENDAR COMMITTEE, Norma B. Turnage, Chair
For Action
- 2003 SBCC Calendar
On a motion by Ms. Turnage, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved the 2003 State Board Calendar, listed below:
JANUARY – DECEMBER 2003
IMPORTANT SBCC DATES
AGENDA ITEMS DUE AGENDA REVIEW MAIL TO SBCC SBCC MTG.
(Tentative) 2:00 P.M.
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THURS. JAN. 2 |
MON. JAN. 6 |
THURS. JAN. 9 |
FRI. JAN. 17 |
| THURS. FEB. 6 |
MON. FEB. 10 |
WED. FEB. 12 |
THURS. FEB 20 |
| THURS. MAR. 6 |
MON. MAR. 10 |
THURS. MAR. 13 |
FRI. MAR. 21 |
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THURS. MAR. 27 |
MON. MAR. 31 |
THURS. APR. 3 |
FRI. APR. 11 |
| THURS. MAY 1 |
MON. MAY 5 |
THURS. MAY 8 |
FRI. MAY 16 |
| THURS. JULY 3 | MON. JULY 7 |
THURS. JULY 10 |
FRI. JULY 18 |
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THURS. JULY 31 |
MON. AUG. 4 |
THURS. AUG. 7 |
FRI. AUG. 15 |
| THURS. AUG. 28 |
TUES. SEPT. 2 |
THURS. SEPT. 4 |
FRI. SEPT. 12 |
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THURS. OCT. 2 |
MON. OCT. 6 *10:00 a.m. |
TUES. OCT. 7 |
FRI. OCT 17 |
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THURS. NOV. 6 |
MON. NOV. 10 |
THURS. NOV. 13 |
FRI. NOV. 21 |
(*Except October)
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.
- Reminded the Board Members that the dates of the next SBCC Meetings are November 14-15, 2002, in Raleigh. Chairman Woody encouraged all SBCC Members to attend the Day of Recognition Awards Luncheon at the RBC Center (formerly known as the ESA-Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena) after the Board Meeting on Friday, November 15, 2002 at noon.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for November 14-15, 2002, in Raleigh.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 12:30 p.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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