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State Board of Community Colleges
September 13, 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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George E. Battle, III |
Anne-Marie Knighton |
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Stuart B. Fountain |
Treasurer Richard H. Moore |
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Bob H. Greene |
Tommy E. Norman |
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G. Gordon Greenwood |
Lt. Governor Beverly E. Perdue |
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Peter D. Hans |
Norma B. Turnage |
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Sandra L. Hayes |
The following members were unable to attend: Jeannette M. Council, W.W. "Dub" Dickson, Chester P. Middlesworth, Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, G. Herman Porter, B. Joanne Steiner, Ann T. Turlington, and Herbert L. Watkins.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved the minutes of the August 16, 2002 meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving the item "Wake Technical Community College Phase 2B Memorandum of Understanding" from For Information to the For Action section of the Agenda.
Mr. Kennon Briggs requested that the For Action item "Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism Cooperative Agreement U90/CCU416979-03-3 (New Contract)" be removed from the Agenda. Without objection, Chairman Woody granted the request.
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved the Agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. Greenwood, 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 September 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003 to offer programs as listed:
- Strayer University-(Charlotte [2 locations] and Morrisville)-Diploma Programs-Accounting & Computer Information Systems and Certificate Programs-Accounting, Business Administration, and Computer Information Systems
- North America Business Technologies, LLC-Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Track, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and CompTIA A+ Certification Track, Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Track, Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) and Comp TIA A+ Certification Track, CompTIA A+ Certification Track, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) Track, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) Track, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Sun Microsystems JAVA I Fundamentals, Sun Microsystems JAVA II Intermediate, Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) 1997 or 2000 Certification, CompTIA NET+ Certification, Novell Securing Intranets with Border Manager, Novell NetWare TCP/IP, Novell NetWork Management, Novell NetWorking Technologies, Novell NetWare 5 Advanced Administration, Novell NetWare 5 Design and Implementation, Novell NetWare Service and Support, Novell GroupWise 5.0 Administration, Novell GroupWise Advanced Administration, Novell GroupWise 5.0 Net Access and Configuration, Novell IntranetWare: Netware 4.11 Administration, Novell IntranetWare: Netware 4.11 Advanced, Novell NetWare 4.11 to 5 Update, Novell IntranetWare: Integrating Windows, Novell NetWare 5 Administration, Introduction to Personal Computers (PC’s), and Microsoft Internet Explorer: Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes
- The Academy of Raleigh, Inc.-A+ Computer Technician Program, Network Professional (+), MCSE 2000, Network Associates, Network Engineer, and Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
- New & Expanding Industry Training 2001-2002 Annual Report
The Board approved the New and Expanding Industry Training 2001-2002 Annual Report. Legislation requires that the Board report to the General Assembly on March 1 and October 1 of each year on expenditures for the New and Expanding Industry Program each fiscal year.
- 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 (A35140) Building Construction Technology & (D50170) Facility Maintenance Worker and Forsyth Technical CC (A45260) Dental Hygiene.
- Curriculum Standard Revision
The Board approved the revisions to the following curriculum standard: Asheville-Buncombe Technical CC (A25130) Computer Programming.
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board approved the following curriculum program terminations: Beaufort County CC (A25400) Real Estate, Central Piedmont CC (A40400) Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology, Halifax CC (A55280) General Occupational Technology, Tri-County CC (D60100) Autobody Repair, (D35160) Cabinetmaking, (A50300) Machining Technology, (D35280) Masonry, and (A40380) Surveying Technology.
- Cooperative Agreement Revision Between the North Carolina Community College System and the North Carolina Department of Correction
The Board approved revisions to the Cooperative Agreement between NCCCS and NCDOC on Programming of Correctional Education. The purpose of the Cooperative Agreement is to establish in writing an understanding of responsibilities of the NCCCS and the NCDOC for providing education and training to inmates, probationers, and parolees in North Carolina. The current edition of the Agreement was approved in August 2000. In an effort to meet the changing needs of both DOC and NCCCS, the Interagency Committee agreed to make necessary revisions to the Agreement.
- Captive/Co-Opted
The Board approved courses of instruction to captive or co-opted groups.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
- Funding Allocations to Colleges Participating in the NC-TABS Program-North Carolina Transfer Assistance in the Biomedical Sciences
The Board approved funding allocations to the following colleges participating in the NC-TABS Program: Durham Technical CC, Guilford Technical CC, Halifax CC, Mitchell CC, Piedmont CC, Pitt CC, Wayne CC, and Fayetteville Technical CC.
- Automotive Youth Educational Systems Partnership Agreement/Service Agreement (Renewal with Amendment)
The Board approved a renewal with amendment contract with the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) for the purpose of providing assistance in program certification, curriculum materials, and instructor training. The total contract shall not exceed $15,000. This amount will be dispersed to AYES between October 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003. The Community College System will make quarterly payments of $5000 each based on the submission of quarterly activity reports from the State Field Manager.
- HRD Computer Empowerment: The North Carolina Rural Center-Rural Internet Access Authority (New Contract)
The Board approved to enter into a contract agreement with the North Carolina Rural Center for $52,000. The fiscal period of this grant is July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. On July 26, 2002, the Rural Internet Access Authority, a department within the North Carolina Rural Center, awarded the Human Resources Development Program a Digital Literacy Training Grant in the amount of $52,000 to implement Phase I of a project called HRD Computer Empowerment.
- Demonstration Sites for HRD Computer Empowerment Project
The Board approved Asheville-Buncombe Technical CC, Craven CC, and Gaston CC as demonstration sites for the HRD Computer Empowerment Project.
- Virtual Learning Community Course Development Centers
The Board approved five colleges as Development Centers for the Virtual Learning Community for 2002-2003. Three colleges will receive $32,000 and two will receive $30,000 to train and coordinate faculty teams in developing and editing specific online courses. Nash CC ($32,000), Fayetteville Technical CC ($32,000), Central Piedmont CC ($32,000), Asheville-Buncombe Technical CC ($30,000), and Wayne CC ($30,000).
- Construction/Property and Bond Authorization Report
The Board authorized projects at Caldwell CC and Technical Institute (2), Catawba Valley CC (2), Edgecombe CC (2), James Sprunt CC (3), Pamlico CC, Sandhills CC, South Piedmont CC (2), Surry CC, Wake Technical CC (3), and Wilkes CC. The Board authorized the acquisition and disposal of real property at Halifax CC. The Board was given the Bond Authorization Report as of September 13, 2002.
- Contractual Services-Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) for Software Subscription Service (College Information System Project)-Contract Amendment
The Board approved a contract amendment with Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) for software support subscription service for the third-party imaging system for the college information system. The contract proposed by ACS and Bluebird, Inc. covers the community colleges from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004 in the following amount:
Current Request for Contract Amendment
- July 2002-June 2003 (up to six colleges) $ 79,000
- July 2003-June 2004 (up to sixteen colleges) $126,667
NCACCP REPORT
Dr. Larry Norris, President of the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents, gave a report to the Board on behalf of the NCACCP.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
For Action
- Initiate the Rule-Making Process to Amend Rule 2C.0107 of Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved to initiate the rule-making process to amend Rule 2C.0107 (Establishing Service Areas For Colleges).
- Initiate the Rule-Making Process to Amend Rule 2D.0323 of Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved to initiate the rule-making process to amend Rule 2D.0323 (Reporting of Student Hours in Membership For Curriculum Classes).
- Initiate the Rule-Making Process to Amend Rule 2D.0324 of Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved to initiate the rule-making process to amend Rule 2D.0324 (Reporting of Student Hours in Membership For Continuing Education Classes).
- Initiate the Rule-Making Process to Amend Rule 2E.0204 of Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved to initiate the rule-making process to amend Rule 2E.0204 (Courses and Standards For Curriculum Programs).
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
For Future Action
- Special Curriculum Application Programs Selection Criteria
The Board will be asked to approve revisions to the process by which curriculum programs are selected for recommendation for inclusion in the list of Special Curriculum Application programs.
- Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board will be asked to approve revisions to the following curriculum standard: Guilford Technical CC (A40400) Telecommunication and Network Engineering Technology.
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board will be asked to approve the following curriculum program terminations: Central Piedmont CC (A50160) Environmental Health and Safety Technology and (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.
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 August 31, 2002.
- Legislative Update
The Board was given a Legislative Update and Budget Tracking Chart.
- Receipts Update
The Board was given an Estimated Tuition and Fees Receipts Update as of August 31, 2002.
- Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) State Bond Utilization Report as of June 30, 2002
The Board was given a HUB 2000 State Bond Utilization Report from April 1, 2002-June 30, 2002.
- College Information System (CIS) Training Update
The Board was given an update on College Information System (CIS) Training.
For Future Action
- 2002-03 College Budgets
The Board will be asked to approve the 2002-03 College Budgets once the General Assembly passes a Budget.
- 2003-05 Expansion Budget
The Board will be asked to approve the 2003-2005 Expansion Budget.
For Action
- Wake Technical Community College Phase 2B Memorandum of Understanding
On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved to table this item until the October 2002 SBCC Meeting.
- Rules Governing Compensation of Community College Employees
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Norman, the Board approved to enact rules governing compensation increases for community college employees for fiscal year 2002-03, conditioned upon final action of the General Assembly.
- Optional Retirement Program
On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Mr. Greenwood, the Board approved the concept of establishing an "Optional Retirement Program" and that staff be permitted to seek waiver of competition to begin working with Mercer Consulting for both a deliverable (a program) and ongoing consultation (IRS compliance annually).
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Jeannette M. Council, Chair (In the absence of Dr. Council, Dr. Fountain gave the Personnel Committee Report)
On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Mr. Battle, the Board convened in closed session for the discussion of pending awards.
CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS
The Board reconvened in open session.
For Action
- Approval of I.E. Ready 2002 Award Recipients
On a motion by Mr. Battle, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board unanimously approved Dr. Edwin Beam, Gregory Poole, and Meigs Golden as recipients of the I.E. Ready Award for 2002.
2003 SBCC CALENDAR COMMITTEE, Norma B. Turnage, Chair
For Future Action
- 2003 SBCC Calendar
The Board will be asked to approve the 2003 State Board Calendar.
2003 SBCC RETREAT PLANNING COMMITTEE, Anne-Marie Knighton, Chair
For Information
- 2003 SBCC Retreat
The Board was given a report on the October SBCC Retreat, including a Retreat Overview, Retreat Agenda, and a Retreat Attendance Survey.
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.
- Informed the Board Members that Dr. Donny Hunter will be retiring from State Service effective October 1, 2002. However, Dr. Hunter will be working at the SBCC Retreat in October.
- Reminded the Board Members that the SBCC Retreat and monthly Meeting will be held in Edenton, NC, October 16-18.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for October 16-18, 2002, in Edenton, NC, including the annual Fall Retreat and the regular SBCC Meeting at the College of The Albemarle –Edenton Location.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 11:05 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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