The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees convened a meeting on Monday, November 2, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. in the Magnolia Building. Joe Brumit, Chair, presided.
The following members of the Board were present: Chair Joe Brumit, Mike Fryar, Richard Hurley, Don Locke, Roger Metcalf, Kaye Myers, Frances Ramsey, Nathan Ramsey, Mary Ann Rice, and Ana Frady, Ex-Officio.
Others present for the meeting included: Dennis King, President; Terry Brasier, Vice President Student Services; Melissa Quinley, Vice President Instructional Services; Shelley White, Vice President Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education; David White, Executive Director of Research and Planning; Lisa Lankford, Director of Business Services; Brian Willis, Vice President, Information Systems Technology; Kaye Waugh, Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development; Kerri Glover, Executive Director, Community Relations and Marketing; Chad Donnahoo, College attorney; and Carolyn Rice, Secretary to the Board.
Call To Order
Chair Brumit read the ethics statement; no conflicts of interest were reported. Ms. Rice called the roll. A quorum was present.
Closed Session Minutes
Chair Brumit asked the Trustees to read the Closed Session minutes from September 14, 2015.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Hurley moved to approve the Consent Agenda:
1. A. Minutes of September 14, 2015;
1. B. Closed Session Minutes of September 14, 2015 Board Meeting;
1. C. Personnel Actions, and
1. D. First Quarter County and Institutional Financial Update.
The motion was seconded by Dr. Metcalf and was approved unanimously by the Board.
Resolution/Action Items
2. A. Dr. King discussed the Architect Selection Resolution for the fourth floor of the Ferguson Center for Allied Health. The College would like to finish half of the fourth floor using construction funds provided by a state bond referendum. Padgett Freeman was the architect used for the Ferguson Center for Allied Health and the College would like to use them for the fourth floor as well.
On a motion by Mr. Ramsey, seconded by Ms. Myers, the Board unanimously approved using PFA Architects, P.A. (formerly Padgett and Freeman) for the Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development, Fourth Floor Shell Space Up-Fit Renovation – NCCCS Project No. 2072.
2. B. With the closing of the Haynes Tower on the A-B Tech Enka, Dr. King discussed renaming the Rhododendron Building the Haynes Building.
On a motion by Mr. Hurley, seconded by Ms. Myers, the Board unanimously approved renaming the Rhododendron Building to the Haynes Building. A plaque with President Emeritus Harvey L. Haynes’ full name on it will be placed on the building as well.
Trustee Business
3. A. Dr. Locke and Dr. King attended the ACCT Conference in San Diego, California. Dr. Locke gave the following summation of the Conference to the Board:
- City University of New York Chancellor, James Milliken stressed, among other things, the importance of community colleges in relation to national competitiveness.
- Roberto Rodriguez, Deputy Assistant to President Obama for Education, discussed a national independent campaign called “Heads Up, America!” which offers free or nearly-free tuition policies.
- Keynote speaker Roger Ferguson, President, and CEO of TIAA-CREF Financial Services emphasized the connection between financial literacy and student success.
- Janet Napolitano, President of the University of California System, discussed the success of California’s model for partnerships between two and four-year institutions.
Dr. Locke concluded that the Conference was excellent, encouraged Trustees to attend, and then shared a video with the Trustees by Chuck Underwood, author of The Generational Imperative Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace, Marketplace, and Living Room.
3. B. Chair Brumit discussed the 2016 ACCT and NCACCT Conferences with the Board. Trustees interested in attending a conference should let the Board Secretary know as soon as their schedule permits.
President's Report
Dr. King shared the following news with the Board:
4. A. The College’s 2015 Allied Health Licensure Pass Rates are all above ninety percent with the majority of the passing rates at 100%. The College is extremely proud of the Allied Health program.
4. B. Dr. King discussed the 2015 Fall Demographic Data with the Board. As the eighth day is the census day for the state, if a student remains in class for eight days, the College can charge the state for their education. The student body is mostly female, and the College continues to make strides with minority enrollment. The minority demographic of the student body is currently 13 percent.
4. C. The General Assembly awarded each community college a specific amount of money to be used for employee salary increases. The College has chosen to increase salaries on a scale based on the current employee salary. The largest annual increases will be awarded to the lowest salaried employees. Employees making over $66,000 will not receive a salary increase this year.
Out of thirty position audits submitted, nine of those warrant a salary increase. Grant-funded positions will receive increases if the grant will fund the raise. Stipends for Department Chairs will also be increased on a sliding scale, depending on the Chair’s responsibilities. County-funded positions will receive a salary increase either funded by the County or by the College. Employees located in Madison County and at A-B Tech South are included in the salary increase package. Finally, every state employee will receive a one-time $750 bonus in their December paychecks.
Dr. King informed the Trustees that all state salary increases must be approved by the Board. The above salary decisions will be brought forth as an Action Item at the December 14, 2015 meeting.
Staff Report
Dr. Dave White shared the 2014-2015 Strategic Plan Final Report with the Board:
- All numbers in red indicate that the College did not meet College's stated goals. Green numbers indicate that the College met state goals. The College has never been below the baseline on any performance measure.
- Compared to census figures, the College’s minority numbers have increased.
- The College set success and retention goals for QEP and SACS regarding online education. The College met all success goals, but the retention goals were set high and proved more difficult to meet.
- Of the College’s new full-time hires, 24 percent are minorities.
- The Foundation came extremely close to its fundraising goals, and both Foundation Board members and the Board of Trustees are at 90 percent participation with donations.
- Grant funding has been very successful and continues to increase.
- The Executive Leadership Team approved a Technology Plan to replace 25 percent of current equipment which is going well. The College has replaced 20 percent to date.
SGA Report
SGA President Ana Frady informed the Board that the Student Government Association continues to grow with groups and societies. The Wellness Fair was very successful; both Michele Hathcock and Tim Geib will be attending a Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.
Adjourn
On a motion by Dr. Locke, seconded by Mr. Fryar, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 5:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn H. Rice
Board Secretary