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State Board of Community Colleges
February 20, 2003
1:15 PM
Dobson, North Carolina
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges was called to order. The following members were present or telephonically participated:
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James J. Woody, Jr., Chair (present) |
Sandra L. Hayes (present) |
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Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice-Chair |
Anne-Marie Knighton (present) |
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Jeannette M. Council |
John McLawhorn for Treasurer Richard H. Moore (present) |
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W.W. Dub Dickson |
Chester P. Middlesworth (present) |
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Stuart B. Fountain (present) |
B. Joanne Steiner (present) |
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G. Gordon Greenwood (present) |
Ann T. Turlington |
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Peter D. Hans |
Norma B. Turnage |
The following members were unable to participate: George E. Battle, III, Bob H. Greene, Brandon L. Johnson, Thomas E. Norman, Lt. Governor Beverly E. Perdue, G. Herman Porter and Herbert L. Watkins.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Dr. Council, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the minutes of the January 16, 2003 meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Ms. Knighton, seconded by Ms. Turlington, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving the item "Haywood Regional High Technology Center Study" from For Future Action to the For Action section of the Agenda.
Mr. Middlesworth requested that the For Action item "Two Percent Transfer Restriction" be removed from the Agenda. Without objection, Chairman Woody granted the request.
Mr. Middlesworth requested that the item "Construction/Property/Bond Authorization Report" be removed from the Consent Agenda but remain as a For Action item on the regular Agenda. By rule, the request was granted.
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Mr. Greenwood, the Board approved the Agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Dr. Council, the Board approved the Consent Agenda as amended, 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 February 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2003 to offer programs as listed:
- SofTrain Computer Training Center of Asheville and Wilmington-MCSE Program, MCSA Program, Computer Fundamentals, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Accounting, Database Management, Presentation Graphics, Time Management, Internet and Web Design, Windows XP or NET Family, Windows 2000, CompTia, Programming, Oracle, and Cisco.
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center-Train the Trainer Certification, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, MOUS Expert, MOUS Master, A+ Certification, Network+ Certification, Security Professional Program, Server Administrator Program, Site Designer Program, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, Certified Cisco Network Associate, Certified Citrix Associate, E-Commerce Professional, Foundations/I-Net Professional, Internetworking Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, and Microsoft Certified Professional.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair (In the absence of Dr. Greene, Ms. Hayes gave the Program Services Committee Report)
- Technology Enhancement Grant(s) - Additional Awards
The Board approved to provide funds to Central Piedmont CC in the amount of $9,919, Southwestern CC in the amount of $10,000, and Southwestern CC in the amount of $10,000 for their Technology Enhancement Grant requests.
- Curriculum Program Applications (Fast Track For Action)
The Board approved the following curriculum programs at the colleges listed: Beaufort CC (A6024B) Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology/Construction Equipment Systems and Mayland CC (A45400) Medical Assisting.
- Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board approved revisions to the following curriculum standards: Brunswick CC (A15120) Aquaculture Technology and Southeastern CC (A15360) Park Ranger Technology.
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board approved the following curriculum program terminations: Craven CC (C55230) Esthetics Technology and (C45480) Nursing Assistant, Central Piedmont CC (A2512G) Business Administration/Operations Management and (A45610) Physical Fitness Technology, Gaston College (A50260) Industrial Management Technology and (A50340) Mechanical Drafting Technology, and Western Piedmont CC (A25400) Real Estate.
- Captive/Co-opted
The Board approved courses of instruction to captive/co-opted groups.
- 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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V40 |
Escort Vehicle Operator Certification |
AUT 3003 |
12 Hours |
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J75 |
Teacher Assistant Assessment and Skills Training |
EDU 3010 |
83 Hours |
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N50 |
Business and Industry Assessment and Skills Training |
MLS 3010 |
83 Hours |
- New and Expanding Industry Training 2002-2003 Semi-Annual Report
The Board approved the New and Expanding Industry Training 2002-2003 Semi-Annual Report for submission to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair (In the absence of Mr. Watkins, Mr. Middlesworth gave the Finance and Capital Needs Committee Report)
- North Carolina State Board of Refrigeration Examiners Scholarship and Agreement
The Board approved amendments to the scholarship agreement with the North Carolina State Board of Refrigeration Examiners. The request to amend this agreement is due to adding another program and change in company’s address.
- Allen Ryan Todd Scholarship and Agreement
The Board approved amendments to the scholarship agreement with Mary Todd, parent of Allen Ryan Todd. The request to amend this agreement is due to the death of Mr. Parks Todd.
- Optional Retirement Program
The Board officially approved the establishment of the "Optional Retirement Program of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges" for the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS).
WELCOME, Dr. Frank Sells, Surry Community College President
Dr. Sells welcomed the SBCC to Surry Community College and to Dobson, North
Carolina.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Anne-Marie Knighton, Vice-Chair
For Information
- Update on State Board Retreat Follow-Up
The Board was given a report on the status of follow-up activities to the October State Board Retreat. A proposed set of "next steps" was discussed.
For Future Action
- Approval of Proprietary Schools
The Board will be asked to give approval to license the following Proprietary Schools for the period beginning February 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2003 to offer programs as listed:
- Brookstone College of Business of Charlotte and Greensboro-Administrative Assisting, Information Processing Technology, Computerized Accounting, Accounting Systems Technology, Networking Technology, and Computer Technology.
- Triangle Tech, LLC-Microsoft Certified Software Engineer, Comp TIA A+ Technician, Cisco Certified Network Associate, A+/MCSE/CCNA Program, A+/MCSE Program, and MCSA Program.
For Action
- Haywood Regional High Technology Center Study
On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board approved the comprehensive report on the operations of the Haywood Regional High Technology Center, the economic impact of the center on the region, and the costs of the center to determine whether similar centers should be created in other regions of the state. The results of the study are to be reported to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee prior to March 1, 2003.
- College of the Albemarle Off-Campus Center Request
On a motion by Ms. Knighton, seconded by Ms. Turlington, the Board authorized College of the Albemarle to relocate its State Board approved Off-Campus Center (Chowan Center) from its current location at 1316C North Broad Street to the D.F. Walker School located 8 blocks from the Chowan Center. Chowan County has acquired the vacant D.F. Walker Elementary School and is willing to lease the property and most of the buildings to the college for a period of 40 years. By relocating to this site, the college will be able to expand its offerings.
- Southwestern Community College Off-Campus Center Request
On a motion by Ms. Knighton, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board authorized Southwestern Community College to expand its State Board approved Off-Campus Center located in the Macon County Industrial Park by building an additional facility on approximately 20 acres of land within 5 miles of the Industrial Park. The property being considered has been purchased by the county to be transferred to Southwestern CC. By building on this site, the college will be able to move classes currently being held in the Macon County Administrative Building in downtown Franklin and expand offerings to the public. The new site would be considered part of the current State Board approved Off-Campus Center and would allow the college to consolidate several functions now divided between the Industrial Center site and the downtown site.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair (In the absence of Dr. Greene, Ms. Hayes gave the Program Services Committee Report)
For Information
- Special Application Approval by System President
The following community college requested and received approval to offer the program listed: Cleveland CC (A5522A) Early Childhood Associate/Special Education.
For Future Action
- Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board will be asked to approve revisions to the following curriculum standards: Pitt CC (A25200) Healthcare Management Technology and Wake Technical CC (A40120) Automation/Robotics Technology.
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board will be asked to approve the following curriculum program terminations: Catawba Valley CC (D45180) Central Sterile Processing & (D50120) Electronic Servicing Technology, Piedmont CC (A55200) Culinary Technology & (D30380) Taxidermy, and Sandhills CC (A35220) Electrical /Electronics Technology, (A40200) Electronics Engineering Technology, & (A50120) Electronic Servicing Technology.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair (In the absence of Mr. Watkins, Mr. Middlesworth gave the Finance and Capital Needs Committee Report)
For Information
- 1993 Bond Status Report
The Board was given the 1993 Bond Project Status Report-Ongoing Projects as of January 31, 2003.
- Receipts Update
The Board was given a report on estimated tuition and fees as of January 31, 2003.
- Systemwide Financial Aid Totals
The Board was given a report on a summary of all the financial aid provided to students in the North Carolina Community College System.
- Status Report on Regional Meetings/MGT of America, Inc.
The Board was given a status report on regional meetings/MGT of America, Inc.
For Action
- Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism Cooperative Agreement U90/CCU416979-03-3 (New Contract)
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved a cooperative agreement for a Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism grant to be awarded to the North Carolina Community College System by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, (DHHS) Division of Public Health. The amount of $200,000 will be granted to NCCCS for project activities. Funds are contingent on approval by DHHS and availability of funds.
- Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism, Project Agreement with Wake Technical Community College
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved a cooperative agreement for a Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism grant to be awarded to Wake Technical Community College by the North Carolina Community College System. The project award is contingent on approval by DHHS and availability of funds.
- Construction/Property/Bond Authorization Report
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved reallocation of funds at Randolph CC.
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Mr. Greenwood, the Board approved the projects at the following colleges: College of The Albemarle, Craven CC (2 projects), Randolph CC, and Wake Technical CC.
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved the acquisition and disposal of real property at the following colleges: Catawba Valley CC, Fayetteville Technical CC, Pamlico CC, and Southwestern CC.
The Board was given the Bond Authorization Report as of February 20, 2003.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Jeannette M. Council, Chair (In the absence of Dr. Council, Dr. Fountain gave the Personnel Committee Report)
For Action
- Request for Increase in Annual Salary for Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development
On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved to increase the annual salary of the Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development from $90,000 to $105,000.
- Request for Clarification of Approved 10% Salary Adjustment for State Board Affairs Position
On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved a clarification to the October 2002 approved 10% salary adjustment that resulted in an annual salary of $55,688 versus $55,000.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT, H. Martin Lancaster
President Lancaster’s report was delivered to the SBCC in a written report. The text of his
report is available on the NCCCS Web site.CHAIR’S REMARKS, James J. Woody, Jr.
- Thanked Dr. Frank Sells, President of Surry Community College and his staff for their hospitality in hosting the Joint Board as well as State Board meeting.
- Thanked the System Office Staff for their role in coordinating and planning the Joint Board meeting.
- Thanked the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for their support of the Joint Board meeting.
- Thanked Shelton Winery for their hosting the reception for the Joint Board meeting at Shelton Winery.
- Reminded SBCC that following the March 21st Board meeting, pictures will be made of Board members for security identification cards.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for March 20-21, 2003 in Raleigh, NC.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board adjourned at 2:25 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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