TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

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1 TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEETING NO. 264 JANUARY 10, 2012 Meeting number two hundred and sixty-four of the Tidewater Community College Board was held Tuesday, January10, 2012, in the Green District Administration Building in Norfolk. Members Present: Rebecca C. W. Adams Lee B. Armistead Deborah M. DiCroce LaVonne P. Ellis James R. Jackson Joseph C. Lindsey Connie A. Meyer John M. Murray John D. Padgett John A. Piscitelli Earnhart A. Spencer, Jr. Thomas H. Wilson Members Absent: Lowell M. Stike Others Present: Curtis K. Aasen, Director of Institutional Effectiveness Richard F. Andersen, Vice President for Information Systems Bruce Brunson, Exec. Director of Center for Military and Veterans Education Theresa M. Bryant, Vice President for Workforce Development Emanuel Chestnut, Coordinator of Veterans Affairs, Virginia Beach Campus Daniel T. DeMarte, Vice President for Student Learning & CAO Franklin T. Dunn, Executive Vice President Kelly Gillerlain, Chair of College Faculty Senate Susan M. James, Executive Assistant to the President Arvalla J. Larsen, Co-Chair of College Classified Association Alice R. McAdory, Vice President for Student Success & Enrollment Mngt. Bruce J. Meyer, SBCC Alternate Liaison Phyllis F. Milloy, Vice President for Finance Lara S. Overy, Director of Development Linda M. Rice, Provost of Chesapeake Campus Randall B. Rice, Director of Military Academic Programs Lonnie J. Schaffer, Interim Provost of Norfolk Campus Calvin R. Scheidt, Jr., Director of Military Contract Programs Michael D. Summers, Provost of Virginia Beach Campus James P. Toscano, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Laurie S. White, Chief Communications Officer Michelle W. Woodhouse, Provost of Portsmouth Campus

2 Page 2 1. Welcome and Call to Order Ms. Ellis, chair, determined the presence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m., welcoming those in attendance. 2. Proceedings of Previous Meeting On a motion by Mr. Padgett, seconded by Mr. Murray, the board approved the minutes of the November 8, 2011, meeting as contained in the meeting packet. 3. Program Highlight Dr. DiCroce invited Executive Vice President Dunn to introduce the program highlight, reminding the members that the launch of the TCC Center for Military and Veterans Education has been among the college s key strategic initiatives over the past two years. The college is investing $1.5 million in the center to cover both on-going operating costs, to include staffing, as well as initial start-up costs for space renovation and furnishings. Among the largest providers of education for military members and their families, TCC has official recognition as a military-friendly institution of higher education. It is the top-ranked community college nationally for students attending under the Post 9/11 GI Bill, ranking as #5 in the country among both two- and four-year institutions. The TCC Center for Military and Veterans Education reports to Mr. Dunn. A retired Navy Captain, Mr. Dunn has been involved in the conceptualization and design of the center from the beginning. Mr. Dunn subsequently introduced the center s leadership team specifically, Bruce Brunson, Executive Director; Randall B. Rice, Director of Academic Programs; Calvin R. Scheidt, Jr., Director of Military Contract Programs; and Emanuel Chestnut who, come next week, will be Director of Military Student Support Services. Drs. Brunson and Scheidt retired from the Navy at the rank of Commander and Lieutenant Commander, respectively. Mr. Chestnut is a retired Navy Senior Chief. With their assistance, Mr. Dunn offered an overview of the center. The mission of the TCC Center for Military and Veterans Education is to provide timely, responsive, effective academic and support services to students associated with the United States military, facilitating their educational success. Of course, true to TCC tradition, the center s vision is to be the best nationally for such service. The center opened officially with the spring 2011 semester. It is housed in the Virginia Beach Campus s Kempsville Building and, upon the completed renovations and build-out by year s end, will comprise some 8,000 square feet of space. Organizationally, the center is composed of three parts specifically, Military Academic Programs, Military Student Support Services, and Military Contract Programs. Within this structure, the center offers a full complement of academic advising both on site and online as well counseling for veterans making the transition back to civilian life. It also oversees the associated support services that are delivered on the college s four campuses as well as the college ROTC programs for the Army and Navy. And it will soon host the TCC Military and Veterans Student Association intended to provide a supportive club for those military and veteran TCC students who would like to connect with each other as a part of their collegiate experience.

3 Page 3 To place the critically important nature of the center within the context of enrollment, this past fall, TCC served 10,039 students who were active duty service members, veterans, and dependent family members. That number reflects a 6.5 percent increase in enrollment over the previous fall semester and accounts for roughly one-third of the college s total headcount in fall Of particular note is the college s participation in the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership. Admitted into this prestigious group of higher education institutions last year, TCC presently offers five academic programs as a part of this partnership. The programs are delivered through a combination of online and DVD delivery modes, specifically to support the students who are deployed around the world with, at times, limited or no access to the internet. Finally, through the work of the center, the college has participated in a number of new outreach initiatives to include, the National Guard Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (for pre- and post-deployment purposes), the Wounded Warrior Program and DoD Education and Employment Initiative (E21), and VetSuccess on Campus (an effort that partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide career, academic, and readjustment counseling for veterans). The board thanked Mr. Dunn and his staff for their good work in operationalizing the center and congratulated Dr. DiCroce for her vision to launch it. Discussion followed. 4. Report of the Curriculum and Student Development Committee Ms. Ellis invited Dr. Jackson, chair, to give the report of the committee. 4.1 Program Title Changes. Referring to Tab B of the meeting packet, and at the invitation of Dr. Jackson, Dr. DeMarte noted the importance of assuring the currency and quality of the college s curriculum. Within this context, he outlined the staff s rationale for changing the titles of two technical programs to reflect current nomenclature specifically, (1) the AAS in Electromechanical Controls Technology to AAS in Mechatronics, and (2) the Career Studies Certificate in Developmental Disabilities Specialist to Career Studies Certificate in Special Education/Developmental Disabilities Specialist. Dr. Jackson stated that his committee carefully reviewed the proposals to retitle the two programs, with the recommendation to approve them as submitted. Ms. Ellis accepted the committee s recommendation as a motion, which requires no second, invited discussion, of which there was none, and called for a vote. The board unanimously approved the motion. 4.2 Discontinuance of Career Studies Certificates. Referring to Tab C of the meeting packet, and at the invitation of Dr. Jackson, Dr. DeMarte reiterated the importance of steadfast attentiveness to maintaining the quality and currency of the college s curriculum. Within this context, he outlined the staff s rationale for discontinuing two career studies certificate programs Administering Programs for Young Children and School Age Care. Specifically, neither program meets the prescribed SCHEV standards for program viability, falling below the three-year averages for both FTES and graduates. Additionally, the programs are not current, failing to align with the Commonwealth s Early Childhood Career Lattice. Dr. Jackson stated that his committee carefully reviewed the proposed discontinuances of the two career studies certificate programs, with the recommendation to approve them as submitted.

4 Page 4 Ms. Ellis accepted the committee s recommendation as a motion, which requires no second, invited discussion, of which there was none, and called for a vote. The board unanimously approved the motion. 5. Report of Resource Development Committee Ms. Ellis invited Mr. Piscitelli, chair, to give the report of the committee. 5.1 Routine Financial Statements for Month Ending November 30, Referring to Tab D of the meeting packet, Mr. Piscitelli reviewed the routine financial reports, noting that they were unremarkable and offered to respond to questions. In response to a question from Mr. Wilson about the performance of food services in the newly opened Student Center at the Norfolk Campus, Ms. Milloy indicated that business in The Campus Café and Einstein Bros. Bagels had gotten off to a slower start than originally projected. The college subsequently adjusted the operating hours of the two eateries to reflect current foot traffic. Ms. Milloy also indicated that the college will survey the campus s students regarding the service, using the findings to make any necessary tweaks in the food products and hours. 5.2 Utility Easements, Portsmouth Campus Student Center. Directing the board s attention to Tab E of the meeting packet, at Mr. Piscitelli s request, Mr. Dunn explained that the college needs to effect standard utility easements with the City of Portsmouth, Dominion Virginia Power, Columbia Gas, and Verizon to construct and operate the Student Center on the Portsmouth Campus. Mr. Piscitelli stated that the committee thoroughly reviewed the proposed easements as indicated on the attached diagram, with the recommendation to approve them for subsequent action by the State Board for Community Colleges. Ms. Ellis accepted the committee s recommendation as a motion, which requires no second, invited discussion, of which there was none, and called for a vote. The board unanimously approved the motion. 5.3 Chiller Plant Enclosure, Kempsville Building, Virginia Beach Campus. Directing the board s attention to Tab F of the meeting packet, at Mr. Piscitelli s request, Mr. Dunn reviewed the proposed chiller plant enclosure for the Virginia Beach Campus s Kempsville Building. The enclosure is part of an upgrading of the air conditioning system that will have a more efficient chiller plant for that building than the current arrangement the rub is that space limitations inside the building necessitate the external placement of the chiller plant outside the building. The enclosure consists of a ten-foot high, pressure-treated wood fence similar to that depicted in the attached image. Mr. Piscitelli stated that the chiller plant enclosure has been thoroughly reviewed by his committee, with the recommendation to approve it for subsequent action by the State Board for Community Colleges. Ms. Ellis accepted the committee s recommendation as a motion, which requires no second, invited discussion, of which there was none, and called for a vote. The board unanimously approved the motion. 5.4 Capital Projects Update. At Mr. Piscitelli s request, Mr. Dunn noted that the five remaining projects of the college s at-play capital expansion program namely, the three student centers, the Academic Building on the Chesapeake Campus, and the Joint-Use Library in Virginia Beach are on target for completion in Spring 2013.

5 Page 5 6. Report of Advocacy and Advancement Committee Ms. Ellis invited Ms. Meyer, chair, to give the report of the committee. 6.1 Development Update. Prior to turning to her update, Ms. Meyer reminded the members of the upcoming student visits to the General Assembly as a part of the larger VCCS initiative that frames the visits. TCC s dates are January 18 th, January 26 th, February 1 st, and February 16 th, with each of the four campuses taking one of the days. She encouraged her colleagues to participate in the visits if their schedules permit. Ms. Meyer subsequently invited Ms. Overy to provide an update on Development. Ms. Overy outlined the January 28 th milestone event to celebrate the success of the college s $10 million capital campaign in fact, the college will close the campaign at 20 percent over goal. The event will be held at the Chrysler Museum. Ms. Overy also spoke briefly about the next phase of fundraising at TCC, which will include the launch of the TCC Opportunity Fund. 6.2 TCC in Social Media. At Ms. Meyer s invitation, Mr. Toscano outlined TCC s emerging corporate launch into social media specifically, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. He also indicated that the first issue of the TCC Magazine is forthcoming. 7. President s Report Ms. Ellis invited Dr. DiCroce to give her report. Before beginning her report, Dr. DiCroce offered condolences to Bruce Meyer on the recent passing of his father. She commented on the beautiful service that she and several board members attended, telling Mr. Meyer what a very moving job he did in eulogizing his father. The board members who attended with her echoed Dr. DiCroce s comments. Both Mr. Meyer and board member, Ms. Meyer, thanked the college and board for their support during an especially difficult family time. Dr. DiCroce also acknowledged officially: Dr. Michelle Woodhouse as the newly appointed permanent Provost of the Portsmouth Campus and Dr. Marvin Bright as the Norfolk Campus s recently appointed Provost. She thanked Dr. Lonnie Schaffer for her exceptional service as Interim Provost of the Norfolk Campus. The members offered their congratulations and good wishes to all Legislative Agenda. Noting that the Governor released his budget last month, Dr. DiCroce indicated that it was one of the better budgets for higher education that she has seen during her presidential tenure. The budget is couched in the Governor s top jobs legislation that was passed last year, focusing on increasing the number of college graduates, college affordability, and enrollment growth. It proposes some $100 million in new funding for higher education some $20 million of which would support the VCCS in base budget adequacy, non-credit instruction, and student financial aid. TCC s share of the funding would be $3.7 million, more or less. His budget also includes pre-planning funds for 10 capital outlay projects two of which would be at TCC (specifically, another Academic Building at the

6 Page 6 Chesapeake Campus and the Renovation of the Bayside Building at the Virginia Beach Campus). Dr. DiCroce also reviewed the Governor s budget proposals for state employee compensation. On this front, the Governor proposes the following: An increase in the VRS employer contribution rate from 6.58 percent to 8.76 percent, with no additional increase in the employee rate beyond the five percent that was put into effect by legislative action last year. A small increase for employees in their health insurance premiums. No employee salary increases. A bonus for state employees of up to three percent, contingent upon the state s closing FY 12 with a revenue surplus, currently projected to equal at least $160 million, and each state agency returning savings equal to at least the cost of the bonus. Discussion followed. 7.2 Proposed Emeritus Appointments. Directing the board s attention to Tab G of the meeting packet, Dr. DiCroce reviewed the college s established policy and procedures for recognizing those retired or retiring faculty whose service and contributions to TCC have been particularly meritorious and significant. She advanced the appointment of the following individuals to the status of Professor Emeritus: Walter Brueggeman, Associate Professor of Automotive Technology; Charles S. Pierce, Jr., Professor of English; Lisa S. Kleiman, Director of Institutional Effectiveness, and A. John Massey, Director of Facilities Planning and Development. On a motion by Dr. Armistead, seconded by Mr. Padgett, the board approved the appointments. 7.3 Parting Reflections. Dr. DiCroce thanked the board for its unwavering support during her presidential tenure and recognized her colleagues for their exceptional work in advancing TCC as the model community college it has become on the national stage. She offered personal reflections on her career and her TCC presidency as the capstone of it. The board gave her a standing ovation. [For the record, Dr. DiCroce will retire from state service to accept a leadership position in the non-profit sector as President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.] 8. Chair s Report 8.1 Ratification of Executive Committee Action. Referring to Tab H of the meeting packet, Ms. Ellis stated that the board s Executive Committee met telephonically on December 14 th to review the VCCS s policy on nominations of retiring college presidents for emeritus status. After brief discussion, the committee voted unanimously to approve the attached resolution nominating Dr. DiCroce for President Emeritus status upon her retirement from the presidency

7 Page 7 of Tidewater Community College. The resolution was subsequently sent to the State Board for Community Colleges for its action later this month. Ms. Ellis called for ratification of the Executive Committee s action by the full board. On a motion by Mr. Murray, seconded by Dr. Jackson, the board ratified the action. [For the record, the Executive Committee is comprised of the chairs of the board s standing committees as well as the chair of the board specifically, Dr. Jackson, Ms. Meyer, Messrs. Piscitelli and Wilson (by proxy), and Ms. Ellis. 8.2 VCCS Legislative Reception Wednesday, February 15 5:30 p.m., The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Ms. Ellis encouraged her board colleagues to join her at the VCCS Legislative Reception for an evening of fellowship. 8.3 Conflict of Interest Reporting. Referring to Tab I of the meeting packet, Ms. Ellis noted that local advisory board members in Virginia s Community Colleges are now required to submit Financial Disclosure Statements annually. The statements should be completed and returned to Ms. James by January 25 th for their subsequent forwarding to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. 8.4 Update on Presidential Search. At the invitation of Ms. Ellis, Mr. Dunn updated the board on the status of the presidential search for Dr. DiCroce s successor. Board members who are representing the college at the state level of the search are Ms. Ellis (as board chair), Mr. Wilson (as board vice chair), and Dr. Armistead (as board past chair). Their efforts are currently focused on developing a presidential profile that will be forwarded to VCCS Chancellor Glenn DuBois the profile will help frame the position vacancy announcement, delineating what the college is looking for in its next president. Toward that end, with the assistance of Mr. Dunn (who has been named by Ms. Ellis to staff the search), the college has surveyed both the internal and external college communities, receiving over 300 responses. The board will meet shortly in a special call session to consider the survey s findings as well as their own individual insights into what they are looking for in the college s next president. They will forward the results of this effort to Dr. DuBois in the form of the presidential profile that he has requested within the next few weeks. 8.5 FYI Highlights. Ms. Ellis offered highlights of upcoming college events to include the Dedication of the TCC Regional Health Professions Center on January 23 rd, the Investiture of Dr. Woodhouse as Provost of the Portsmouth Campus on February 3 rd, the Groundbreaking for the TCC Joint-Use Library on February 15 th, and the Joint-Groundbreakings for the Chesapeake Campus s Academic Building and Student Center on February 20 th. The college will hold its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. recognition dinner on February 17 th, as well as farewell events for Dr. DiCroce at times yet to be determined. Ms. Ellis noted that board members will shortly receive invitations to these events. 9. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the board, Ms. Ellis adjourned the meeting at 5:43 p.m.

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9 Tidewater Community College Portsmouth Campus Student Center Utility Location Routes (easements are variable widths and actual locations subject to final field verification)

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