State Board of Community Colleges

September 12, 2003

9:00 AM

Raleigh, North Carolina

1. Curriculum Program Applications
   The Board approved Program Applications for: Coastal Carolina CC Pharmacy Technology [D45580], and Rowan-Cabarrus CC Construction Management Technology [A35190].
2. New and Expanding Industry Training 2002-2003 Annual Report
   The Board approved the New and Expanding Industry Training Program Expenditure Report for submission to the General Assembly (Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee) on October 1, 2003 as required by legislation.
3. Courses of Instruction to Captive/Co-opted Groups
   The Board approved courses of instruction to captive/co-opted groups as follows: Continuing Education-Montgomery CC, 4 courses to be taught at Southern Correctional Institution; and Basic Skills-Montgomery CC one course at one location, and Tri-County CC, two courses at two locations.

1. North Carolina Community College Leadership Program
   The Board approved a request for $4,000 for the NCCC Leadership Program for the period September 12, 2003 through June 30, 2004 to be funded by state-appropriated dollars designated for Faculty Upgrade.
2. Funding Allocations to Colleges Participating in the NC TABS Program – North Carolina Transfer Assistance in the Biomedical Sciences
   The Board approved funding allocations totaling $165,990 to colleges participating in the NC TABS Program including Durham Technical CC, Guilford Technical CC, Halifax CC, Mitchell CC, Piedmont CC, Pitt CC, Wayne CC, and Fayetteville Technical CC.
3. Basic Skills Compensatory Education Program’s Project SUCCEED
   The Board approved a second-year funding request for Basic Skills Compensatory Education Program’s Project SUCCEED in the amount of $94,098, for the grant period October 1, 2003 through September, 2004 to Caldwell CC and Technical Institute, Wilkes CC, Randolph CC, Sandhills CC, and Central Carolina CC. The federal funding source for this program is the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Developmental Disabilities’ Projects of National Significance.
4. Service Agreement with the University of Michigan
   The Board approved a service agreement with the University of Michigan to continue a distance learning project "Project Ideal" in the amount of $15,970 for the period September 12, 2003 through June 30, 2004 to be funded through ABE program federal funds.
5. Two Percent Transfer Restriction
   The Board received and approved the Two Percent Transfer Restriction Report for transfers processed through August 31, 2003 and a transfer request by James Sprunt CC.
6. Construction/Property/Bond Authorization Report
   The Board received and approved the Construction and Property Report as of September 12, 2003 indicating 63% of all 2000 Bond Funds are committed. The report included the following project approvals: Bladen CC (1), Blue Ridge CC (1), Catawba Valley CC (1); James Sprunt CC (1); and Wilkes CC (1). The report approved the disposal of real property by Richmond CC and the acquisition of real property by Wake Technical CC.

On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Ms. Hayes, the board convened in closed session to discuss personnel issues.

The Board reconvened in open session.

1. On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Mrs. Turlington, the Board unanimously approved Dr. Stephen Scott as the President of Wake Technical CC effective October 15, 2003.
2. On a motion by Dr. Fountain seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approved Joyce Cherry as Interim President of Lenoir CC effective October 2, 2003.
3. On a motion by Dr. Fountain, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved Lynda K. McCulloch as Special Assistant to the President for Education Policy effective September 15, 2003 at a salary of $42,925.
4. Davidson County CC Board Chair Barbara Leonard introduced their third President, Dr. mry Rittling, to the Board.
5. Dr. Fountain introduced to the Board Wilson Technical CC President Dr. C. H. "Rusty" Stephens.

The Board will receive for review and consideration at the October 17, 2003 meeting the following:

1. Curriculum Program Terminations
   Rowan-Cabarrus CC Manufacturing Engineering Technology [A40300] and Hotel and Restaurant Management [D25240], and Johnston CC Business Administration/Electronic Commerce [A2512I].

2. 2003 Excellence in Teaching Awards
   Names of the winner and the four finalists for the 2003 Excellence in Teaching Award will be given to the Board at the next meeting.

3. Dr. Stephanie Deese and Maureen Little gave the Board a briefing on the NCCCS response to the Pillowtex plant closure, including emergency assistance to Rowan-Cabarrus CC, Rockingham CC, and Central Piedmont CC which are within the service area affected by the plant closure. The briefing included a system response plan and a statistical report on closings and layoffs as announced and provided to the Employment Security Commission Labor Market Information Division from July 2002 through August 2003.

4. Dr. Greene congratulated Elizabeth Isler on her upcoming retirement, and thanked her for 33 years of dedicated service to the State of North Carolina.

FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, Herbert L. Watkins, Chair
(In the absence of Mr. Watkins, the Finance and Capital Needs Committee report was given by Vice Chair Pinnix-Ragland.)

1. Bond Status Report
   The Board was given the 1993 Bond Project Status Report-Ongoing Projects as of September 12, 2003.
2. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) State Bond Utilization Report
   The Board received the Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) State Bond Utilization Report as of June 30, 2003.
3. Estimated Receipts
   The Board received the Estimated Tuition and Fees Report as of August 31, 2003.
4. CIS Project Discussion and Implementation Update-Dr. Saundra Williams
   Staff and vendors ACS and Datatel have agreed upon detailed business requirements for the ARCR solution.

1. Minority Male Mentoring Initiative Project 2003-2004
   On a motion by Vice Chair Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Dr. Powell, the Board approved funding for the Minority Male Mentoring Initiative Project 2003-2004 in the amount of $98,110 for the grant period July 1, 2003 through September 1, 2004 to be funded in part by federal funds from the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety with a required cash match of $24, 530 to be provided by five colleges from non-federal funds. The colleges are: Durham Technical CC, Mitchell CC, Piedmont CC, Southeastern CC, and Wayne CC.
2. Emergency Infrastructure Grants for Colleges in the Pillowtex Service Area
   On a motion by Vice Chair Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved the receipt of Emergency Infrastructure Grants for Colleges in the Pillowtex Service Area. The source of the funding, utilizing the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) federal resources, is Phase II money in the amount of $1,802,082 from the Division of Employment and Training (DET) and the North Carolina Department of Commerce. These funds will be used to provide infrastructure for the colleges to meet the needs of workers affected by the Pillowtex closure at Rowan-Cabarrus CC, Rockingham CC, and Central Piedmont CC.
3. Budget Allocations for 2-1 Summary – FY 2003-04
   On a motion by Vice Chair Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Dr. Powell, the Board received and approved the summary of college budget allocations for fiscal year 2003-04.
4. Automotive Incentive Training Grant (New Contract) and Memorandum of Agreement Between the NCCCCS and the NCCC Foundation, Inc.
   On a motion by Vice Chair Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Mr. Daniels, the Board approved a grant to the NC Automotive Dealers Association in the amount not to exceed $125,000 for the period September 11, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Also approved was a Memorandum of Agreement between the NCCCS and the NCCC Foundation, Inc. to enable the SBCC to receive from the Foundation and disburse these funds.
5. Memorandum of Agreement Between the NCCCS and the NCCC Foundation, Inc. – Youth Development Center Scholarships
   On a motion by Vice Chair Pinnix-Ragland, seconded by Dr. Fountain, the Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the NCCCS and the NCCC Foundation, Inc. to enable the SBCC to receive from the Foundation a $100,000 appropriation for youth development scholarships and to disburse those funds.
6. Community College Trust Fund Scholarships
   On a motion by Vice Chair Pinnix-Ragland, second by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved a process to administer the Community College Trust Fund Scholarships established pursuant to Section 8.14 of Session Laws 2003-284. The Board encouraged community college foundations to "enthusiastically" pursue these matching funds appropriated by the General Assembly from the Escheat Fund.
7. Contractual Services-Technical Training-Contract Amendment Affiliated Computer Services (College Information System Project)
   After receiving a report from Dr. Saundra Williams, Vice Chair Pinnix-Ragland motioned, Dr. Powell seconded, and the Board approved a contract with amendment with Affiliated Computer Services in an amount not to exceed $91,800 for 18 days of Envision training for up to 16 staff members for the period from September 15, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

• Dr. Larry Keen is representing the System in the former Soviet Republic of Moldova in a Partnership for Peace that pairs National Guards of various states with former Soviet Republics to modernize the military, governmental, and economic infrastructure.

We are in the developmental stage of forming regional roundtables to listen and learn from business and industry spokespersons as they share with us how we might improve the Community College System, what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and how we might better serve their needs.

Attended a meeting on the Biotechnology initiative. The Golden LEAF Foundation is finalizing the allocations of the grant. We will move forward once funding is received in the hiring of needed personnel. We will then proceed with the shared BioTechnology Center to be located at NC State University, in contracting the mobile lab, and in soliciting RFP’s for the five regional biotechnology centers.

OTHER REPORTS:

• Carole Davis extended an invitation to members of the Board to attend the N4CSGA Divisional meetings being held October 13 at Carteret CC, Randolph CC, and Haywood CC. She also reported that N4CSGA is seeking suggestions for a motivational speaker for their October 17-19, 2003 fall conference to be held at the Greenville Hilton, and would welcome any suggestions from Board members. To that report, Chairman Woody challenged N4CSGA members to get involved with Board efforts to obtain funding for the NCCCS, to contact members of the General Assembly and share with them their community college experiences, accomplishments, and the impact the System has made on their lives.

• Helen Dowdy reported that representatives from the North Carolina Community Colleges Trustees Association will be attending a Leadership Seminar October 30-31, and will attend the National Association of Community College Trustees’ annual meeting in Denver, CO. At the Board’s request, she provided an update on Bill Disher, and asked Board members for their thoughts and prayers for Mr. Disher.

• Board member Jim Daniels gave members a brief overview of the Movement of Creativity centered in Asheville, which is a combined effort to assist the increasing number of unemployed and displaced workers in North Carolina who have been working with their hands to now be trained to work with their heads.

• Sandra Hayes welcomed members to attend the October retreat to be held in Haywood County and distributed information packets. Ms. Hayes thanked fellow committee members George Battle and Dr. Stuart Fountain and staff for their assistance in planning the retreat.

• Chancy Kapp presented members with a copy of the September 2003 issue of the magazine North Carolina, The Voice of NCCBI, North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry, which has several articles featuring colleges throughout the NCCCS.

CHAIR’S REMARKS, James J. Woody, Jr.

• Appointed a Calendar Committee to be chaired by Norma Turnage along with Board members Jim Daniels and Chet Middlesworth. The calendar will be brought to the Board for future action in October and for action in November.

Encouraged members to read the State Board of Community Colleges Bylaws included in their notebooks. He also requested they review the Absentee Policy, and noted that he has asked the Policy Committee to review this policy to see if changes are needed.

Reminded members that the Joint Governing Boards Liaison meeting will be held on September 22 at the NCCC System Office. Committee members who will be attending are Dr. Greene, Committee Chair, Dr. Fountain, Ms. Pinnix-Ragland and Mrs. Turnage.

• Read an email of August 2, 2003, received from former board member Dr. W.W. "Dub" Dickson addressed to Chairman Woody. The text of that email follows:

"I want to express my thoughts to you, and through you, to the administration and Board.

Although I have had a great appreciation of the Community College System for many years, after serving as a Board Member, I have a much deeper appreciation of what our colleges mean to the people of our great State of North Carolina. I have learned that every life in the state is either directly or indirectly affected by our colleges in a very positive manner.

My tenure on the Board has revealed not only a staff that is capable and dedicated but also volunteers on the Board that devote so much time and expertise to making the System even better.

It has truly been a memorable and satisfying experience for me and I will miss seeing the many new friends I have made while serving with you on the Board.

Sincerely,

W.W. (Dub) Dickson"

Added his congratulations from the Board, to Elizabeth Isler on her upcoming retirement and thanked her for 33 years of dedicated service to the System.

Extended sympathy from the Board to Kennon Briggs on the loss of his father, and extended good wishes to Bill Disher with the North Carolina Trustees Association.

Shared a quote with members: "Men make history, and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better." Harry S. Truman (1884 - 1972)

DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS

The next meetings of the State Board are scheduled for October 15-17, 2003 and will be held in Waynesville and Clyde, North Carolina.

ADJOURNMENT

By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 10:58 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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