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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 |
John McLawhorn for Treasurer Richard H. Moore |
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Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice-Chair |
Chester P. Middlesworth |
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George E. Battle, III |
Tommy E. Norman |
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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 |
B. Joanne Steiner |
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Peter D. Hans |
Ann T. Turlington |
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Sandra L. Hayes |
Norma B. Turnage |
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Brandon Johnson |
Herbert L. Watkins |
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Anne-Marie Knighton |
The following members were unable to attend: Jeannette M. Council and G. Gordon Greenwood.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved the minutes of the November 15, 2002 meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board suspended its rules and approved adding the item "Revised Resolution-Optional Retirement Program" to the For Action section of the Agenda.
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved moving the following For Action items to the Consent Agenda:
On a motion by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the Board approved the Agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the Consent Agenda as amended, consisting of the items listed below.
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
The Board approved to license the following Proprietary Schools, for the period beginning January 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2003 to offer programs as listed:
Carolina Computer Learning Systems (New Horizons of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill)-Train the Trainer Certification Programs, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, SCNP, SCNA, Oracle Certified Professional Programs: OCA, DBA, DBO, IAD, Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Internetworking Professional, Foundations-I Net Professional, E-Commerce Professional, Certified Citrix Associate, A+ Certification Program, 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.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
The Board approved the following curriculum program application: Bladen CC (A45100) Associate Degree Nursing.
The Board approved the following curriculum program terminations: Blue Ridge CC (A40240) Industrial Engineering Technology and (D45580) Pharmacy Technology.
The Board approved courses of instruction to captive or co-opted groups.
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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L30 |
Ultrasound Physics/Instrumentation Review Course |
CVS 3000 |
10 hours |
The Board approved the following modification 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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K35 |
Structured Cabling Systems |
ELC 3201 |
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105 |
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
The Board approved a contract with the GED Testing Service of the American Council on Education for the Community College System Office to be an authorized scoring site for the GED tests, with the exception of the essay component and the Spanish and French tests. GED Testing Service requires an annual fee of $750.00 to be designated as an authorized GED scoring site. The period of time is from January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
The Board approved a contract renewal with amendment with Wakeford & Associates, Inc. for the purpose of providing the North Carolina Community College System with information that will assist in determining the effectiveness of the NC – TABS programs throughout the State. The $4,987 all-inclusive fee will be paid as follows: $3,740 upon approval of contract and $1,247 upon completion of contract. The time period is January 17, 2003 through June 30, 2003.
The Board approved $12,000 to fund Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) as a Virtual Learning Community Development Center for Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology. CCCC will develop and edit three online Bioprocess Manufacturing courses by June 30, 2003.
The Board approved funding in the amount of $53,794 for Basic Skills Compensatory Education Program Special Projects for the grant period January 17, 2003 – June 30, 2003. The Compensatory Education Programs recommended for funding are located at Cape Fear Community College ($31,294) and Stanly Community College ($22,500).
The Board approved funding in the amount of $94,098 for the Basic Skills Compensatory Education Program Special Projects for the grant period January 17, 2003 – September 2003. The Compensatory Education Programs recommended for funding are located at Wilkes CC ($27,098), Caldwell CC and Technical Institute ($27,000), Mitchell CC ($10,000), Sandhills CC ($10,000), Randolph CC ($10,000), and Wake Technical CC ($10,000).
The Board approved $10,950 in a second year grant allocation for The Women’s Center of Fayetteville, a community based organization, for the period of January 17, 2003, through June 30, 2003.
The Board approved a professional service agreement for Dr. John Roueche to deliver the keynote address and facilitate a general session at the 2003 Spring North Carolina Association of Community College Instructional Administrators (NCACCIA)/North Carolina Student Development Administrators Association (NCSDAA) Conference in Greensboro, NC, on February 13-14, 2003. The contract will be for 1 ½ days, February 13-14, 2003, at an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.
The Board approved the January 2002 Expenditure Report-State Board Reserve Projects awarded July 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002, for submission to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee.
The Board approved funds totaling $50,000 to Mayland CC ($17,500) and South Piedmont CC ($32,500) to offer new instructional programs at a prison location.
The Board approved action taken by the SBCC’s Finance and Capital Needs Committee to award to MGT of America, Inc., a consultant contract, in an amount not to exceed $78,525, to conduct jointly with the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee a study of the North Carolina Community College System.
The Board authorized projects at Cape Fear CC, Catawba Valley CC, Davidson County CC, Forsyth Technical CC, Halifax CC, Piedmont CC (2), Rockingham CC (2), Sandhills CC (5), Rowan-Cabarrus CC, Vance-Granville CC (2), and Wilson Technical CC. The Board authorized the acquisition and disposal of real property at Beaufort County CC, Brunswick CC, Central Carolina CC, James Sprunt CC, Nash CC, and Wake Technical CC. The Board was given the Bond Authorization Report as of January 16, 2003.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
For Future Action
The Board will be asked to give approval to license the following Proprietary School for the period beginning February 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2003 to offer programs as listed:
For Action
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved initiating the rule-making process to amend Rule 2D.0101 (Establishing Pay Rates) of Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
For Information
The following community colleges requested, and received approval to offer the program listed: Blue Ridge CC and Nash CC (A5522A) Early Childhood Associate/Special Education.
The Board received a report on In-Plant Training Courses Approved in the Period October – December 2002.
For Future Action
The Board will be asked to approve the New and Expanding Industry Training 2002-2003 Semi-Annual Report for submission to the General Assembly by March 1, 2003.
The Board will be asked to approve revisions to the following curriculum standards: Brunswick CC (A15120) Aquaculture Technology and Southeastern CC (A15360) Park Ranger Technology.
The Board will be asked to approve 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.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
For Information
The Board was given the Bond Project Status Report-Ongoing Projects as of December 31, 2002.
The Board was given an Estimated Tuition and Fees Receipts Update as of December 31, 2002.
The Board was given a HUB State 2000 State Bond Utilization Report-November 7, 2000 – September 30, 2002.
The Board was given a summary of the N.C. Community College Grant, Targeted Assistance and Loan Program for 2001-2002.
The Board was given an assessment of the impacts of potential budget reductions for 2003-2005.
For Future Action
The Board will be asked to approve the establishment of an "Optional Retirement Program" for the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS).
For Action
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Dr. Porter, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving the item "Budget Reduction Impact" from For Information to the For Action section of the Agenda.
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved the Budget Reduction Impact Report for submission to the Office of State Budget and Management by the January 17, 2003 deadline.
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, the Board approved the following resolution:
EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF
STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES’ MEETING HELD
ON THE 16th DAY OF JANUARY, 2003
RESOLUTION
At a meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges (hereinafter referred to as the "State Board"), with principal offices located in Raleigh, North Carolina held on the 16th day of January, 2003, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, heretofore this State Board has considered the advisability of adopting the Summary of Plan Provisions ("Summary") of the proposed Optional Retirement Plan of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges (the "Community College ORP") submitted to the State Board of Community Colleges on the 16th day of January, 2003, for the benefit of eligible employees of the Community College System.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective January 1, 2003, the State Board adopts the Summary of the proposed Community College ORP and that the System President is designated to act on behalf of the State Board, and hereby is authorized and instructed to take any action and execute any instruments deemed necessary and desirable to carry into effect the proposed Community College ORP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that effective on or after January 1, 2003, the State Board is authorized to enter into one or more Contracts with Teachers Insurance Annuity Association-College Retirement Equity Fund (TIAA-CREF), Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (Lincoln) and Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC) (hereinafter referred to as the "Insurance Company(s)"), in order to carry out the funding provisions of the proposed Community College ORP, said Insurance Company(s) are to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Board and in accordance with the provisions of the proposed Community College ORP and the Contract(s), and that the designated person noted above is hereby authorized to execute said Contract(s) consistent with the purposes of the proposed Community College ORP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the individual so designated above, be and hereby is appointed as Plan Administrator for the purpose of administering the proposed Community College ORP, and said individual is to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the State Board of Community Colleges.
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I, H. Martin Lancaster, Secretary to the State Board of Community Colleges, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the Resolution adopted by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges at a meeting of the said State Board held on the 16th day of January, 2003, and entered upon the regular Minutes of said State Board and is now in full force and effect. I further certify that the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, at the time of adoption of said Resolution, had full powers and lawful authority to adopt said Resolution.
Attest:
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James J. Woody, Jr., Chairman
State Board of Community Colleges
Attest:
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H. Martin Lancaster, System President
North Carolina Community College System
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Kennon D. Briggs, Vice President
Division of Business and Finance
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved $2,645 for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College for supplemental funding of its Virtual Learning Community Arts and Science Development Center. The money will be used to train and coordinate faculty teams in developing and editing specific online courses.
On a motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved the two percent transfer requests for both Craven ($150,000) and Halifax ($100,000) Community Colleges, as they relate to items related to additional budget requests. The Board did not approve the two percent transfer request for Guilford Technical CC. Approval for Guilford Technical CC was deferred until a later date, until a final determination is made about equipment funds transfer.
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.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2003, at Surry Community College in Dobson, NC. The SBCC will be hosting the Joint Boards Meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at Surry CC.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 4:00 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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