State Board of Community Colleges
Raleigh, North Carolina
9:00 a.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 |
Chester P. Middlesworth |
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Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice-Chair |
Treasurer Richard H. Moore |
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Stuart B. Fountain |
Lt. Governor Beverly E. Perdue |
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G. Gordon Greenwood |
G. Herman Porter |
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Peter D. Hans |
B. Joanne Steiner |
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Sandra L. Hayes |
Norma B. Turnage |
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Anne-Marie Knighton |
Herbert L. Watkins |
The following members were unable to attend: George E. Battle, III Jeannette M. Council, W.W. "Dub" Dickson, Bob H. Greene and Tommy E. Norman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Ms. Steiner, the Board approved the minutes of the April 10, 2002 meeting.
CHANGES IN AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Watkins requested the Board remove "Contractual Services-Project Coordination Services (Information Systems for the Future Project) (Attachment FC. 18)" and "Contractual Services-Technical Writers (College Information Systems Project) (Attachment FC. 19)" from the For Action section of the Agenda and from the Consent Agenda. Without objection, Chairman Woody granted the request.
On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board suspended its rules and approved moving the Personnel Report to the first Standing Committee Report on the Agenda.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved the Consent Agenda as amended, consisting of the items listed below.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
- Curriculum Program Application (s)
The Board approved the following curriculum programs 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 their offering of the programs without any special allocation of funds: Asheville-Buncombe Technical CC (A55--) Baking and Pastry Arts, Piedmont CC (A50--) Electrical Power Production Technology; and Fast Track For Action applications: Craven CC (A60200) Aviation Systems Technology, (A50320) Manufacturing Technology; Forsyth Technical CC (C55120) Basic Law Enforcement Training, (A25230) High Performance Computing, (A25340) Networking Technology; Southwestern Community College (A40380) Surveying Technology; Wake Technical CC (A35190) Construction Management Technology, (A45750) Therapeutic Massage; Western Piedmont CC (A30130) Digital Effects and Animation Technology; and Wilkes CC (A40160) Computer Engineering Technology.
B. Curriculum Standard Revision(s)
The Board approved the following curriculum standards: 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, and (A4032B) Mechanical Engineering Technology/Fire Sprinkler Design.
C. Captive/Co-Opted
The Board approved instruction to captive or co-opted groups including Basic Skills Courses, Continuing Education Courses, and Curriculum Program(s) of Study.
- 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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J75 |
Social and Emotional Development Issues in Gifted Education |
EDU 3011 |
45 hours |
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
- Contractual Service for Neil Hollands
- The 2003-2004 North Carolina Community College Grant Payment Schedule
- Scholarship Agreement-Progress Energy Carolinas Incorporated, Rodney B. Powell Memorial Scholarship
- Appalachian State University and NCCCS Basic Skills Adult Basic Skills Professional Development Project, Phase Thirteen
- Basic Skills Pathways to Employment Programs
- Basic Skills Compensatory Education Program’s Special Project
- Basic Skills Compensatory Education Program’s Project SUCCEED
- Basic Skills English Literacy/Civics Projects
- Adult Basic Education Funds for Community-Based Organizations
- Basic Skills Comprehensive Family Literacy Programs
- Contractual Services-Database/Programmer Analysts (Data Warehouse Project)
- Environmental, Safety, and Health Services Contract Renewal
- Construction/Property/Bond Authorization Report
The Board approved a contract renewal with Neil Hollands to oversee the daily operations and management of the Virtual Learning Community Project. The renewal request is to an on-going contract to extend the length for another two months with the same terms, conditions and compensation. This extension is contingent upon the availability of funds allocated by the General Assembly.
The Board approved the 2003-2004 North Carolina Community College Grant Program payment schedule that will provide $6,241,813 for eligible students, using need based criteria, to help students with tuition, books, supplies and transportation expenses.
The Board approved a new agreement with Progress Energy Carolinas Incorporated for the purpose of the Rodney B. Powell Memorial Scholarship which will make funds available annually to promising students in the Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculum in community colleges within the Progress Energy service area in North Carolina.
The Board approved funding in the amount of $385,850 for the Appalachian State University and NCCCS Basic Skills Adult Basic Skills Professional Development Project, Phase Thirteen for the period July 1, 2003–June 30, 2004.
The Board approved allocations in the amount of $290,935 for five Pathways to Employment programs for the period July 1, 2003–June 30, 2004. The Basic Skills Pathways to Employment Programs recommended for funding are located at Central Piedmont CC, Guilford Technical CC, Pitt CC, Tri-County CC, and Wilkes CC.
The Board approved funding for a third year in the amount of $140,694 for Basic Skills Compensatory Education Program’s Special Projects for the grant period July 1, 2003–June 30, 2004. Grants are awarded for a three-year period, but funds are allocated annually. The Compensatory Education Programs recommended for funding are located at Isothermal CC, Surry CC, Haywood CC, Lenoir CC, Catawba Valley CC, and Brunswick CC.
The Board approved funding in the amount of $124,000 for the Basic Skills Compensatory Education Program’s Project SUCCEED for the grant period July 1, 2003–June 30, 2004. The Compensatory Education Programs recommended for funding are located at Davidson County CC, Forsyth Technical CC, Wake Technical CC, and Mitchell CC .
The Board approved funding in the amount of $419,382 for the funding of Basic Skills programs to conduct projects for English/Literacy Civics Education for the grant period of July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004. This funding is in accordance with the Basic Skills State Plan and with federal government’s Public Law 106-554. The Basic Skills programs recommended for funding are located at Alamance CC, Burke County Literacy, Caldwell CC and Technical Institute, Cape Fear Literacy Council, Central Piedmont CC, Craven CC, Davidson County CC, Gaston Literacy Council, Haywood CC, Isothermal CC, Literacy Council of Buncombe County, Literacy Council of Wake County, Robeson County Church and Community Center, and Wilkes CC.
The Board approved $743,400 in allocations for 29 community-based organization grants for the period July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004. The non-profit private agencies to provide literacy programs recommended for funding are: Bladen County Literacy Council, Blue Ridge Literacy Council, Brunswick County Literacy Council, Burke County Literacy Council, Cape Fear Literacy Council, Carteret County Literacy Council, Columbus County Literacy Council, Craven Literacy Council, Durham Literacy Center, Fayetteville Urban Ministry and Adult Reading Program, Fill My Cup, Gaston Literacy Council, Harnett County Literacy, Haywood County Literacy Council, Hoke Reading/Literacy Council, Literacy Council of Buncombe County, Literacy Council of Union County, Literacy Council of Wake County, Literacy Volunteers of America-Pitt County, Moore County Literacy Council, Motheread, Orange County Literacy Council, Reading Connections, Richmond County Literacy Council, Robeson County Church and Community Center, Rockingham CC-Literacy Project, Scotland County Literacy Council, Women’s Center of Fayetteville, and YMCA Literacy Initiative.
The Board approved allocations for 13 Comprehensive Family Literacy programs in the amount of $779,810 for the period July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004. The Basic Skills Comprehensive Family Literacy programs recommended for funding are: Asheboro City Schools-Even Start, Blue Ridge CC, Caldwell CC & Technical Institute, Central Piedmont CC, Craven CC, Lenoir CC, Mayland CC, McDowell Technical CC, Piedmont CC, Sandhills CC, Southeastern CC, Surry CC, and Wilkes CC.
The Board approved a contract with Dunn Solutions Group for a four-month period from May 16, 2003-September 15, 2003 for up to two database/programmer analysts to provide technical assistance to the System Office Data Warehouse Team for the development of a data warehouse database and reports to move the Human Resource Development Student Information System from legacy systems to the data warehouse system. The contract will not exceed $200,000 for this period, and is contingent on ITS approval.
The Board approved the renewal of a contract with Blue Ridge Community College to assist the colleges in fulfilling the state and federal requirements regarding hazardous materials, chemical laboratories, bloodborne pathogens, and other environmental, safety, and health programs. The contract period will be from July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004. The total amount of the contract will not exceed $208,800 and permits, within the funds available, to expand the services offered. The original contract had a renewal provision for two additional one-year period, and as such, the option for the first one-year renewal period is being exercised.
The Board authorized the reallocation of funds at College of The Albemarle. The Board authorized projects at Alamance CC, Bladen CC, Brunswick CC (2), College of The Albemarle, Craven CC (2), Gaston College (2), Guilford Technical CC (4), Johnston CC (3–one is a renewal), and Mitchell CC. The Board authorized the acquisition and disposal of real property at College of The Albemarle, and authorized the acquisition, by gift, of real property at McDowell Technical CC. The Board was given the Bond Authorization Report as of May 16, 2003.
NCACCP Report
Dr. Larry Norris, Association President, shared activities and accomplishments relating to the plan of work for the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents for the year with the Board. He noted that although it had been a difficult budget year, NCACCP was very proud of their biennial budget, and felt that it was one of the best budget packages submitted in years. There continues to be concern due to enrollments increasing while budgets are decreasing, thus classes are increasing in size as budgets do not allow the hiring of the additional staff needed.
NCACCT Report
Helen Dowdy, Association Executive Director, made a presentation to the Board concerning the activities of the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees. NCACCT has been very active in supporting community college issues in the General Assembly, strongly supporting the need to keep the colleges in the communities, and opposing any merging.
REGULAR AGENDA
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Jeanette Council, Chair (Dr. Fountain gave the Personnel Committee Report)
On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board convened into closed session to discuss personnel issues.
The Board reconvened in open session.
On a motion by Ms. Knighton, seconded by Mr. Watkins, Ms. Lynne M. Bunch was approved as President of College of The Albemarle. On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Ms. Pinnix-Ragland, Dr. Dennis Massey was approved as President of Pitt Community College. Both Ms. Bunch and Dr. Massey were unanimously approved by the Board.
POLICY COMMITTEE, Peter D. Hans, Chair
For Future Action
A. Approval of Proprietary Schools (July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2004)
The Board will be asked to give approval to re-license the schools listed as required under Article 8, Chapter 115D, North Carolina General Statutes, for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004:
American Institute of Applied Science, Inc., Art Institute of Charlotte, Brookstone College of Business-Charlotte, Brookstone College of Business-Greensboro, Carolina Polarity Institute of Energetic Studies, Carolina School of Broadcasting, CoolTrainers, CompUSA-Charlotte, CompUSA-Raleigh, Dyna-Byte Network Technologies, ECPI Technical College, ECPI College of Technology-Greensboro, ECPI College of Technology-Charlotte, Gericare Education and Training, Inc., King’s College, Miller-Motte Technical College, NASCAR Technical Institute, New Horizons Computer Learning Center-Charlotte (2 locations), New Horizons Computer Learning Center-Greensboro, New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Raleigh/Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina DATS, Omega Travel School, Optimal Health Services, Inc., School of Communication Arts, SofTrain Computer Training Center of Asheville, South (Cecils) College, Strayer University-Charlotte (2 locations), Strayer University-Morrisville, TechSkills-Charlotte, TechSkills-Greensboro, TechSkills-Raleigh, Tech Train-Cary, Tech Train-Charlotte, The Academy of Raleigh LLC, The Learning Curve Plus, LLC, Thomas Health Care Institute, Inc., and Triangle Tech, LLC.
For Action
- Initiate the Rule-Making Process to Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Treasurer Moore, the Board approved initiating the rule-making process to amend Title 23 of the North Carolina Administrative Code by adopting Section .1300 (Voluntary Shared Leave Program) of Title 25 of the North Carolina Administrative Code as a Temporary Rule.
PROGRAM SERVICES COMMITTEE, Bob H. Greene, Chair
For Information
The Board received update information, prepared by the staff of Economic and Work Force Development, on the implementation of two recommendations for the Reorganization Plan for the Human Resources Development Program which was submitted to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee in December 2002.
The Board received a report on In-Plant Training Courses approved in the period January, February and March, 2003.
The following community colleges requested, and received approval to offer the programs listed: Mitchell CC (A5522A) Early Childhood Associate/Special Education, Pitt CC (A5522B) Early Childhood Associate/Teacher Associate, Rockingham CC (A2512I) Business Administration/Electronic Commerce, Tri-County CC (A25290) Internet Technologies and (A2526D) Information Systems/Network Administration and Support.
The following community college requested, and received approval to revise the curriculum standard listed: Surry CC (A15430) Viticulture and Enology Technology.
For Future Action
- Curriculum Improvement Projects (CIP) for 2003-2004 Request for Funding
- Curriculum Program Terminations
The Board will be requested to authorize the allocation of special funds for Curriculum Improvement Projects (CIP) at Wake Technical CC and Wayne CC for the technological updating of the curriculum and staff on a statewide basis contingent upon availability of State Board Reserve Funds.
The Board will be asked to approve the following curriculum program terminations at the colleges listed: Durham Technical CC (C25420) Real Estate Appraisal, and Randolph CC (A15180) Floriculture 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 April 30, 2003.
B. Receipts Update
The Board was given an Estimated Tuition and Fees Receipts Update as of April 30, 2003.
- Two Percent Transfer Restriction-Status Report
- 2003-2005 Budget and Legislative Issues Update
- Curriculum Improvement Projects (CIP) for 2003-2004 Request for Funding
The Board was given a report on NCCCS 2% Transfer Restriction-Transfer for the May Finance and Capital Needs Committee Meeting.
The Board was given an update on the 2003-05 Budget and Legislative Issues presented by Mr. Kennon Briggs. The total expansion budget recommended by the Governor is $33,083,844, the House $31,969,656, and the Senate $33,083,656. The budget is now in Committee.
The State Board was given for information a request to authorize the allocation of special funds for Curriculum Improvement Projects (CIP) at Wake Technical CC and Wayne CC for the technological updating of the curriculum and staff on a statewide basis contingent upon availability of State Board Reserve Funds.
F. CIS Project Discussion and Implementation Update – Mr. Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
Mr. Watkins and Dr. Williams updated the Board on the CIS Project. The Steering Committee met on May 8, 2003. Two items of importance are 1) the decision point on 2B Installation-Go Live for finance and human resources, and 2) resolution of the accounts receivable cash report (ARCR) issue.
- Dr. Williams stated all non-cash-related issues would be resolved for the 2B colleges by June 30 to the satisfaction of the NCCCS Business and Finance office, State Controller’s office, and the Office of State Budget. The Steering Committee voted to move forward on schedule with 2B live on July 1, 2003. Dr. Watkins stated all parties will see test results, will know their state of readiness before code is installed, and will sign-off on a concurrence of readiness.
- In terms of ARCR, a group comprised of staff from NCCCS Phase I colleges, the System Office, Office of State Budget, State Controller’s office and the vendor worked to identify requirements for the ARCR cash module. We have now signed off with the vendor on requirements, and are negotiating to move software development forward. NCCCS had scheduled for July 2004; however, the vendor came back with an accelerated schedule of March 2004. NCCCS is now doing an accelerated date risk assessment. Mr. Watkins encouraged any interested Board members, especially those on the Finance and Capital Needs Committee, to attend a meeting June 5, 2003, at 9 a.m., in the Caswell Building to discuss the assessment and the project overall.
Dr. Fountain asked Dr. Williams to confirm whether we would be able to close out this current fiscal year by June 30, 2003. Dr. Williams and Mr. Briggs confirmed that we would.
For Future Action
- 2003-04 Renewal Contract Between NCCCS and NC REAL Enterprise
The Board will be asked to approve a contract renewal between NCCCS and NC REAL Enterprise in the amount of $240,000 for the 2003-2004 fiscal year.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT, H. Martin Lancaster
President Lancaster’s report was delivered to the SBCC in a written report. Because of strong interest in biotechnology, biomanufacturing and bioprocessing, President Lancaster also made a presentation to the Board "BioNetwork, Meeting Long Term Skills Needs of North Carolina’s Biomanufacturing Industries and Biotechnology Cluster." Both the written report and presentation are available on the NCCCS web site.
CHAIR’S REMARKS, James J. Woody, Jr.
Chairman Woody announced:
- A one-day Board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2003.
- The appointment of: 1) Anne Turlington to serve as Board representative on the Staff Person of the Year committee; and 2) Anne-Marie Knighton, Chair, Dr. Bob Greene and George Battle, committee members, to nominate Board Officers for next year with an effective date of the July 2003 Board meeting.
At Chairman Woody’s request, Peter Hans reported Dennis Wicker’s condition very good following his recent surgery. Chairman Woody also recognized E. B. Hale posthumously for his contributions to the State Board.
DATES OF NEXT MEETING(S)
The next meeting(s) of the State Board is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2003, in Raleigh, N.C.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
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
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