State Board of Community Colleges
Raleigh, North Carolina
April 10, 2003
1:00 p.m.
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 |
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George E. Battle, III W.W. Dub Dickson Stuart B. Fountain Bob H. Greene Peter D. Hans Sandra Hayes Brandon Johnson Anne-Marie Knighton |
John McLawhorn for Treasurer Richard H. Moore Tommy Norman Herman Porter Donice Harbor for Lt. Gov. Perdue Ann T. Turlington Norma B. Turnage Herbert L. Watkins |
The following members were unable to participate: Jeanette Council, G. Gordon Greenwood, Joanne Steiner, and Norma Turnage.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Dr. Bob Greene, seconded by Dr. Stuart Fountain, the Board approved the minutes of the March 21, 2003 meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Dr. Stuart Fountain, the Board suspended its rules to consider a resolution in support of a Tax Freeze.
On a motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Dr. Dickson, the Board approved the Agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On Motion by Dr. Bob Greene, seconded by Herbert Watkins, the Board approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the items listed below.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Dr. Bob H. Greene, Chair
The Board approved the following program applications: Asheville Buncombe Tech CC (A35190) Construction Management Technology, Guilford Technical CC (D35300) Plumbing and (D45660) Practical Nursing, Rowan-Cabarras CC (A40240) Industrial Engineering Technology.
The Board approved the following curriculum program terminations: Central Piedmont CC (A50240) Industrial Systems Technology, Lenoir Community College (A35100) Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology, (D45300) Dialysis Technology, (A40200) Electronics Engineering Technology, (A50280) Industrial Specialty Technology, (A4032A) Mechanical Engineering Technology/Drafting and Design, (A55340) Postal Service Technology, Mitchell Community College (A2512G) Business Administration/Operations Management, (A50240) Industrial Systems Technology, (A50420) Welding Technology.
The Board approved courses of instruction to captive/co-opted groups at Catawba Valley CC and Piedmont CC.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
The Board approved a two-percent transfer restriction status report for FY 2002-03.
The Board approved a grant allocation to Lenoir CC not to exceed $425,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2003-2004, to provide a Motorcycle Safety Education Program throughout the community colleges.
The Board approved funding in the amount of $89,000 for eight community colleges to operate Basic Skills Crossroads Cafe' Distance Learning projects for the period July 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
The Board approved a Professional Service Agreement with Andrew Rothschild, MD, not to exceed $20,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2002-2003, to provide technical assistance and expertise in planning the equipment, operations and staffing requirements for training facilities related to bio-process manufacturing.
The Board approved the Bond Authorization Report as of April 10, 2003.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter Hans, Chair
Mr. Hans presented the following resolution to the Board for consideration:
State Board of Community Colleges
Resolution in Support of
Tax Freeze
Whereas, budget projections anticipate a General Fund shortfall of $1.681 billion for the 2003-2004 fiscal year; and
Whereas, the Governor’s Budget has proposed cuts to the Community College budget of $27,354,481 in order to balance the budget while at the same time providing for full enrollment growth; and
Whereas, that level of cuts in the Governor’s Budget anticipates a two-year delay in the implementation of certain sales and income tax reductions now scheduled to take effect June 30, 2003, which freeze would make available $460 million in state revenues; and
Whereas, the proposal now under consideration by the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee would provide cuts of $41,085,864, including very damaging cuts of $3 million to academic support and increased tuition, but provide for full enrollment growth; and
Whereas, those additional cuts in the Community College budget now under consideration in the House of Representatives are the result of there being no final decision with regard to a delay in the collection of those sales and income taxes; and
Whereas, Community Colleges in the state are experiencing all-time highs in enrollment as our colleges provide retraining opportunities for unemployed and underemployed citizens of the state and respond to the unprecedented demand for higher education by younger students; and
Whereas, even the lower cuts called for in the Governor’s proposal would have a direct and negative impact on the availability of classes for these retraining opportunities; and
Whereas, the greater reductions in the House proposal and tuition increases will, as a matter of course, have an even greater impact in the classroom and in the student support services so critical to the success of students returning to college after years in the workforce.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges that it supports the proposed delay in implementation of those sales and income tax reductions now scheduled to take effect June 30, 2003, so as to make those additional revenues available to assist in educating, training, and retraining the workforce for the future, which educational opportunities will greatly enhance the economic recovery and transition in North Carolina;
And be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Governor Michael Easley and each Member of the General Assembly.
This tenth day of April 2003.
James J. Woody, Chairman
State Board of Community Colleges
On a motion by Ms. Knighton, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board adopted the resolution with a dissenting vote by Mr. Hans.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Dr. Bob H. Greene, Chair
For Information
The Board was given a report on the passing rates for NCCCS Nursing graduates, conducted by Judith C. Mann Associate Director of Program Services. The report shows that NCCCS Nursing students have had passing rates at or above the state and national average for the last three years.
Forsyth Technical CC requested approval to offer Early Childhood Associate/Special Education (A5522A).
For Future Action
The Board will be asked to approve revisions to the following curriculum standards: Asheville Buncombe Technical CC (A55---) Baking and Pastry Arts, Piedmont CC (A50---) Electrical Power Production Technology.
The Board will be asked to approve the following curriculum standard revisions: Wake Technical CC (A40240) Industrial Engineering Technology, (A40300) Manufacturing Engineering Technology (A50320) Manufacturing Technology, (A5032A) Manufacturing Technology/Plastics, (A5032B) Manufacturing Technology/Quality Assurance, (A5032C) Manufacturing Technology/Integrated Operations, (A5032D) Manufacturing Technology/Composites, (A40320) Mechanical Engineering Technology, (A4032A) Mechanical Engineering Technology/Drafting and Design, (A4032B) Mechanical Engineering Technology/Fire Sprinkler Design.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
For Information
The Board was given the 1993 Bond Project Status Report-Ongoing Projects as of March 31, 2003.
The Board was given a report on estimated tuition and fees as of March 31, 2003.
The Board was given a report on the Proposed Level II Budget Reductions for FY 2003-04.
The Board was given a report on the Regional Meetings conducted by MGT of America, Inc. The report included the Colleges where meetings were held, number in attendance, and subsequent information gathered by the consultant.
The Board was given a report on the Cash Module and Financials portion of the CIS project by Finance and Capital Needs Committee Chair, Herbert Watkins.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
In the absence of the committee chair, Dr. Jeanette Council, Dr. Stuart Fountain presented the report in executive session.
N4CSGA REPORT, Brandon Johnson,President
Mr. Johnson thanked the Board members and System Office personnel who attended the N4CSGA conference, where 360 students attended. He reported that the N4CSGA has partnered with Vote for America, focusing on voter registration as a project. He announced that Central Carolina Community College student Carol Davis was elected the next N4CSGA President.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT, H. Martin Lancaster
President Lancaster gave brief highlights of his written report delivered to the SBCC.
The text of his report is available on the NCCCS Web site.
CHAIR’S REMARKS, James J. Woody, Jr.
Mr. Woody reminded the Board of the Barbecue Luncheon for legislators that the Presidents, Faculty Association and others are sponsoring on Halifax Mall, April 29. He encouraged the Board to attend the informal gathering. He also encouraged the Board to attend the Academic Excellence Luncheon on April 24.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for May 15-16, 2003 in Raleigh, NC.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board adjourned at 2:30 PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY:
Secretary
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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