Bladen Community College BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Minutes of February 25, 2014

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1 Bladen Community College BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Minutes of February 25, 2014 Members Present: Hayes Petteway, chair; Mary Andrews, vice chair; Albert Beatty; Landon Bordeaux; Shirley Clark; Bruce Dickerson; Frank Gemma; Mark Gillespie; Ricky Leinwand; Dennis Troy; and Joan Washington. Members Absent: Cheryl White-Smith; and Nadina Elleby, SGA president. Others Present: William Findt; Jeff Kornegay; Jack McDuffie; Ann Russell; Ray Sheppard; Jay Stanley; Carolyn Walston; Tara Godfrey, SGA Vice President; Gary Grady, attorney; and Missi Hester, recorder. At 6:04 p.m., Chairman Hayes Petteway announced that a quorum of the members was present and called the meeting to order and asked if any trustee had a conflict or an appearance of conflict of interest. There were none. Mr. Petteway gave a prayer. Ms. Hester called the roll. The minutes and closed session minutes of the January 25, 2014, meetings were approved with a motion by Mr. Troy and second by Mr. Beatty. Student Government Report: Student Government Vice President Tara Godfrey gave the report in Ms. Elleby s absence. Ms. Godfrey reported to the group that the American Red Cross held a blood drive on the College campus February 17, She stated that 18 donors participated and the American Red Cross thanked the College for its support. Eight members of the SGA travelled to Raleigh to tour the state office legislative building February 18, The group met the Governor s Chief of Staff Thomas Stith and State Representative David Lewis of Harnett County, who was SGA Student Body President while a student at Campbell University. Ms. Godfrey stated that the trip had provided a great learning experience for the group as they were able to tour several offices and observe an oversight committee meeting. Faculty Senate Report: Mr. Sheppard, chair of the Faculty Senate, reported that several members of the faculty and student body are now using Upswing, which is an online tutoring system. He stated that this is an opportunity to increase retention by assisting students.

2 2 Mr. Sheppard stated that deans and department chairs are currently working on class schedules for the 2014 summer and fall semesters. Dr. Joyce Bahhouth received an award in research for writing the literature review for the paper Students Perception of International Business Curriculum in China which was presented at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Conference in Orlando, Florida on January 2-5, Dr. Bahhouth also coauthored the article Factors Influencing Students Perceptions on Online Teamwork. The article will be published in an upcoming issue of Sage. The Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society inducted 35 individuals at a ceremony on February 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the College auditorium. Novelist Mr. Tom Young served as guest speaker. English instructor Mr. Bruce Blansett is the advisor for the group. Mr. Young also spoke at the College library on February 11, 2014, at 9:15 a.m. as part of the College s Writer s Series. Twenty-eight students, faculty, and staff attended the event. The Bladen Community College Campus Crusade for Christ hosted a lunch for students on February 20, Faculty, staff, and local churches provided food and supplies for the event. Approximately 150 lunches were served. Mr. Sheppard reported to the group that on March 20, 2014, Dr. Leonard Rogoff, research historian of the Jewish Heritage Foundation, will be speaking in the College library. Mr. Sheppard stated that the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is accepting applications for membership until the end of February. The faculty advisors for the group are Bruce Blansett and co-advisor Lisa DeVane. BCC Foundation Report: Ms. Burney gave the BCC Foundation report. She stated that the concert event featuring Kathryn Findlen that was held on January 26, 2014, at Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church was a great success. Ms. Findlen was accompanied by Richard Masters and was complimentary of how she was received by the College and community. A reception followed the event. Ms. Burney reported to the group that the 2 nd annual foundation scholarship luncheon will be held on Tuesday, March 11, Former student Matthew Porter will be the speaker for the luncheon. Ms. Burney reported online fundraising since January 2014 totals $375. She also stated the Foundation is planning to partner with Star Telephone for a phone-a-thon during the month of April. The all campus appeal will begin on April 1, 2014.

3 3 Ms. Burney asked if there were questions and there were none. Mr. Petteway thanked Ms. Burney for her work with the Foundation. Academic and Student Affairs: Mr. Kornegay gave the report concerning make-up for missed instructional time. He stated that the missed time in January would be made up with additional assignments from instructors. The time missed February will be made up on March 3, March 4, April 8, and May 2. Instructors were given an example of attendance rosters that note the days missed and when they are rescheduled. Mr. Kornegay gave the report for curriculum program development. He stated that the community college system recognized students attempting to be accepted in to competitive programs taking core courses and not gaining a credential that can be used to gain employment. Starting in the fall of 2014 students who take core courses attempting to be accepted in the associate degree nursing program will have earned a diploma in Nursing Assistant. The College is also working to develop a diploma in the Emergency Medical Service program. Mr. Kornegay also spoke about the Career and College Promise program which replaced the Huskins program in Career and College Promise is providing a more seamless dual enrollment educational opportunity for eligible junior and senior high school students in order to accelerate their completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. He stated the importance of developing good relationships with the surrounding high schools. Ms. Tiina Mundy reported on the revised inclement weather policy and the revised holiday policy. She stated the Academic and Student Affairs committee met prior to the Board meeting to discuss the revisions to both policies. Ms. Mundy stated that the inclement weather policy revision included the following statement: The President may grant additional leave, when the President determines that such additional leave is in the best interest of the College. Such additional leave may be with or without pay. This administrative leave shall be reported to the Board of Trustees. Under the procedures portion of the policy the following was added: Information will be available on the College website, general phone number, as well as reported to local and regional media outlets and websites. A statement regarding employees on leave during inclement weather was also added stating that the employees would not be charged leave during periods the institution is closed in the event of inclement weather. Removed from the policy are specific media outlets that carry inclement weather information. Mr. Petteway asked if there were questions concerning the revised inclement weather policy and there were none. He stated that the Academic and Student Affairs committee had approved the revised inclement weather. Mr. Bordeaux seconded, and the motion to approve the revised inclement weather policy carried unanimously.

4 4 Ms. Mundy stated that the revised holiday policy would include the following statement: The President may grant additional leave, when the President determines that such additional leave is in the best interest of the College. Such additional leave may be with or without pay. The administrative leave shall be reported to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Troy made the motion to accept the revised holiday policy as proposed. Mr. Bordeaux seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Building/Facilities/Grounds Report: There was no report from the Building/Facilities/Grounds Committee. Finance: Mr. Stanley gave the report on the audit of financial records. Mr. Stanley informed the Board that the process began in December and be completed in February. He stated that the audit process was near completion and that no findings or recommendations had been found. Mr. Stanley reported that the exit interview is scheduled for February 26, 2014, and he would be attending along with Mr. Petteway, Dr. Findt, and Sheila Dockery. Audit manager Ted Price would also be attending to present the complete audit results along with Zach Rogers and Corby Johnson. He thanked everyone at the College for their assistance with the process and asked if there were questions. There were none. Mr. Petteway thanked Mr. Stanley and congratulated him on the successful financial audit. Mr. Stanley presented information on the statement of economic interest by trustees. He stated that the forms are due to Mr. Kornegay by April 15, Mr. Stanley provided both the long and short versions of the forms to the trustees. He informed the Board that if they had changes they are to complete the long form. If no changes exist, the members are complete the short form, which many of them did and turned in to Mr. Kornegay. Mr. Petteway stated that he was contacted via and that he was able to complete his form electronically and to the appropriate contact. Personnel Committee Report: Ms. Washington stated there was no report from the Personnel Committee. President s Report: Dr. Findt and Ms. Hester provided information concerning the upcoming trustee training legal seminar in Raleigh April 9-11, Ms. Hester passed out the agenda and stated that individuals interested in attending the training to contact her as soon as possible so that they may be registered. She also stated that Mr. Beatty would be attending.

5 5 Mr. Troy commented that these training sessions are a wealth of knowledge and worth attending. Dr. Findt reported the findings of the Bladen Community College Impact Study. He stated that the study chronicles the significant positive impact that the College has on Bladen County and generates a return on investments to students, society, and tax payers. For every $1 dollar spent, $6.50 was gained in lifetime income for students. Dr. Findt invited the group to the Ready4Work Learning Summit on March 13, 2014, 8 a.m p.m. in the College auditorium. Bladen Community College was asked to host the event to include Sampson and Southeastern Community Colleges. Each college will present their best practice strategies in the hopes to foster student success. Dr. Findt stated that Dr. Scott Ralls, president of the North Carolina Community College System, would be onsite for the summit along with various legislatures, faculty, staff from the three colleges. Dr. Findt reported to the Board that the BCC basketball team will be competing in the final four games. He stated that Mr. Barry Priest and Mr. Anthony Thomas are working with this group of students. Ms. Washington asked if they were competing against other community college teams to which Dr. Findt replied they are competing in a church league. Dr. Findt stated that it had been brought to his attention that trustee training webinars are available on the ACCT website. He stated that the College would be registering for the trustees to have access to these webinars in the near future and the yearly cost is $1500. Old Business: No old business was brought before the Board. New Business: Dr. Findt encouraged the members of the Board to attend the NCACCT meeting entitled The Role of the Board of Trustees in Student Success on March 25, 2014, at Southeastern Community College. An agenda was provided to the Board outlining the discussion topics. Dr. Findt reviewed the resolution that asks the General Assembly to support the state s community colleges by reinvesting state funds to support North Carolina s economic recovery. Mr. Petteway signed the resolution in support of the College and it will be submitted to the General Assembly. Unfinished Business: No unfinished business was brought before the Board.

6 6 At 7:32 p.m., Chairman Petteway thanked everyone for their attendance and their work. The meeting adjourned with a motion by Ms. Washington and a second by Mr. Troy. William Findt, President/Secretary Hayes Petteway, Chairman