1030 COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 28, 2011 Members Present: Paul Holloway, Robert Mallat, Harvey Hill, Katharine Shields, Craig Lawler, Richard Heath, Esteban Lopez, Robert Duhaime, Ned Densmore, Ron Rioux, Jeremy Hitchcock, Nick Halias, David Paquette, Kim Trisciani, Ann Torr, Melanie Levesque, Allison Lanza, Richard Gustafson, Lucille Jordan, Charles Annal, Katharine Eneguess, Will Arvelo, Lynn Kilchenstein, Steven Budd, Susan Huard, Mark Edelstein, and Michael Power. Regrets: Kristie Palestino, William Marcello, Claudie Mahar, Connie Roy-Czyzowski, Steven Guyer, Virginia Barry, Tara Reardon, and Governor Lynch. Note: 1 vacancy Business & Industry President Will Arvelo welcomed the Board to Great Bay Community College. He introduced his senior administrative team and Advisory Committee members (Doug Bates, Dr. Tom Brady, Christine Carberry, Tony Delzani, Mark Galvin, Christine Strong, Representative Norman Major, Frank Wetenkamp and Dr. Mark Windt). Mike Fischer, Director of Student Life, gave a presentation on many activities available to students. He focused on the Student Leadership programs and participation. Leah McFarland, student leader of the year, was introduced and also spoke of her experience at GBCC. Lin Tamulonis, Business Training Center Director, spoke about the Center s activities including working with the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the NH Job Training Fund program. Plans are being developed to begin the Work Ready NH program through grant funding recently received.
1031 Online presentation Dr. Charles Annal began by noting that CCSNH is the second largest online provider in the State. He acknowledged Paul Ambrose and Sharon Sabol, the two individuals responsible for the entire System online program. Currently, the System offers over 600 online courses per year and the online program has shown strong growth in recent years. Paula DelBonis-Platt, Associate Professor at NHTI, presented an overview of her online French I course. Dr. Steve Kossakosli, CEO, Virtual Learning Academy Charter School. described the Academy, which currently has an enrollment of 12,000 students in graded 6-12, and estart program which is a concurrent enrollment collaboration with CCSNH. This was followed by a video overview of the program. I. Call to Order The business meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. at Great Bay Community College, Portsmouth, NH. II. Adoption of Minutes The Board, on motion of Mr. Mallat, seconded by Mr. Lawler, voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2011 meeting as presented. III. Reports from Standing Committees A. Personnel Committee Trustee Trisciani reported that the Committee met June 27 and addressed risk management coverage beginning July 1. ADP will generate the first CCSNH payroll checks being distributed on Friday, July 1. The transition went extremely well. She acknowledged all HR Coordinators/staff, accounting staff and the chancellor for all the extra hard work on this project. The next meeting is September 26, 2011. B. Finance Committee Mr. Rioux noted that a Finance Committee meeting was held on June 24. There was no further report for this phase of the meeting.
1032 IV. Other Reports A. Chairperson s Report Mr. Holloway reported as follows: He has had many meetings/communications with the Governor and legislators regarding our operating budget and SB194. We anticipate the operating budget will go into law without the Governor s signature. He received and referred to three NEASC letters regarding accreditation visits for Nashua CC, White Mountains CC and River Valley CC. SB194 was signed by the Governor. We will have ownership of our property when the NHTI survey is completed. Committee assignments were emailed. Please note the changes and make every effort to attend meetings. The Board retreat date has been changed to Thursday, December 1. He reported on a very positive meeting with the State Board of Education regarding math skills of high school students and graduates. The Chancellor search is ongoing. Chancellor Emeritus The Board, on motion of Mr. Mallat, seconded by Mr. Paquette, voted unanimously to convey the title of Chancellor Emeritus to Dr. Richard A. Gustafson upon his retirement.
1033 B. Chancellor s Report The Chancellor reported as follows: He thanked the Board for the emeritus status. LRCC search: two finalists were interviewed but his decision was not to bring a name forward to the Board at this time. He is in the process of seeking a person to serve on an interim basis and will bring forward a name to the Board shortly. The search will continue in the fall. NEASC reports: all college accreditations are in good standing; a report is being updated and will be sent to Trustees within a week. Operating budget: We face a major challenge as FY12 general fund appropriations were reduced by $9 million. Capital budget: very positive with a total of $25 million in projects, and activity on each campus. SB194: signed by Governor but date it takes effect is based upon the completion of the NHTI land survey carving out the State portion for Police Standards and Discovery Center. The perimeter survey is completed and we will be meeting with PS and DC to finalize internal property lines. ADP: the first CCSNH payroll check will be issued on Friday. Dashboard metrics as prepared by Dr. Annal were circulated. Highlighted were the continued increases in online and Running Start/eStart offerings and revenue. Dr. Gustafson personally thanked the Board for its support in the self-governance transition. We are now well positioned for the future. He expressed his appreciation to the staff for their initiative and dedication. He further thanked all for the recognition expressed at the retirement dinner as well and the generous Foundation scholarship in his name established through contributions. V. Other FY11 Grant Funds Report was discussed briefly. This report is required yearly.
1034 The Board, on motion of Mr. Mallat, seconded by Mr. Paquette voted unanimously to accept the FY11 Grant Funds Report as presented. Dr. Gustafson noted that the grants supplement and enhance our college programs. VI. Non-Public Session The Board, on motion of Mr. Mallat, seconded by Mr. Hitchcock, voted unanimously, by roll call vote, resolved to conduct a non-public session for the purpose of discussing personnel and legal matters and noting that such a non-public session is authorized by RSA 91-A:3, II a. and e., and the Board s executive and deliberative privileges. Each member recorded his or her vote on the motion, which passed by the unanimous vote of all members present. The meeting moved to non-public session at 11:25 a.m. The Board meeting reconvened at 1:00 p.m. Upon reconvening in public session, it was noted by the Chair that no votes were taken in non-public session. Trustee Rioux reported the Finance Committee met on June 24 to discuss tuition and fees and recommended the changes as distributed with today s agenda. Discussion followed. The Board, on motion of Mr. Rioux, seconded by Mr. Heath voted 15-1 (no: Mallat) voted to approve the following policy changes and tuition and fees as follows: TUITION (Policy 421.01) Charge In-state tuition for all VA students enrolled under the Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Acts of 2010. We have recently received new directives from the VA regarding the certification of our GI Bill VA students. With the passing of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-377) on January 4, 2011, Colleges are faced with a more complicated certification process.
1035 Under the new Act of 2010 effective August 1, 2011, VA limits paying tuition and fees for the actual net cost for in-state tuition and fee charges. Any VA student that is NE Regional or Out-of-State would have to pay the difference. Reducing the amount that VA pays will have a huge impact on those students that have previously had their tuition and fees paid completely. International Students with a current F-1 Visa who live outside the New England states will pay the out-of-state rate for day courses. TUITION In-State $210 NERSP $315 Out-of-state/International $478 RUNNING START & estart TUITION Increase from $100 to $150 per course. NHTI - RESIDENCE HALL ROOM FEE Room (double/triple) $ 2,650 per semester to $2,730 (Single) $3,125 per semester TO $3,218 Per person/per night $25.00 single/double/triple room to $26.00 NHTI - BOARD FEE 19 meal plan - $1,387 ($1,287 + $100 flex) per semester to $1,438 15 Meal plan - $1,276 ($1,176 + $100 flex)per semester to $1,323 COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT SERVICES FEE COLLEGE FY12 FEES/CREDIT HOUR ADMI N STUDENT BONDING 1 Great Bay CC 6 3
1036 2 Lakes Region CC 4 2 3 Manchester CC 3 3 2 4 Nashua CC 1 2 13 5 NHTI 10.2 2.8 7 6 River Valley CC 3 2 VI. Other NEXT MEETING: August 11, 2011 The meeting adjourned at 1:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Anne Mills Assistant to the Chancellor
1037 COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 28, 2011 Non-Public Session Members Present: Paul Holloway, Robert Mallat, Harvey Hill, Katharine Shields, Craig Lawler, Richard Heath, Esteban Lopez, Robert Duhaime, Ned Densmore, Ron Rioux, Jeremy Hitchcock, David Paquette, Kim Trisciani, Ann Torr, Melanie Levesque, Allison Lanza, Richard Gustafson, Lucille Jordan, Charles Annal, Katharine Eneguess, Will Arvelo, Lynn Kilchenstein, Steven Budd, Susan Huard, Mark Edelstein, and Michael Power. Also in attendance: Mike Marr, Naomi Butterfield, Shannon Reid The non-public session was called to order at 11:32 a.m. A discussion followed on personnel matters. No legal matters were discussed The non-public session adjourned at 12:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Anne Mills, Assistant to the Chancellor