Approved Minutes April 9, 2003 REGULAR SESSION The Board of Trustees of The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) met in regular session on Wednesday, April 9, 2003, convening at 7:30 p.m., on the Catonsville campus of The Community College of Baltimore County. The following members of the Board were in attendance: Francis X. Kelly, Chairman, and Thomas M. Lingan, Vice Chairman; Trustees Evelyn S. Brunner; Aurelia T. Burt; Bruce J. Chaillou; Elayne Hettleman; Richard W. McJilton; Laila B. O’Brien; Cecile V. Myrick; and H. Edward Parker. Also present were Irving Pressley McPhail, Chancellor and Secretary-Treasurer; Andrew C. Jones, campus president, CCBC Catonsville; R. Wayne Branch, campus president, CCBC Essex; Eugenia I. Proulx, campus president, CCBC Dundalk; Stephen L. Kirchner, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration; Henry F. Linck, Vice Chancellor for Learning and Student Development; Ronald C. Heacock, Vice Chancellor for Technology and Planning; Bruce G. Berman, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement; Carol L. Kefalas, Executive Advisor to the Chancellor for Communications, Marketing, Policy Analysis and Institutional Relations; Lydia M. Martinez, Executive Director for Human Resources, Institutional Equity and Labor Relations; Beth Woodland-Hargrove, General Counsel; and members of the faculty and staff of the College.   INTRODUCTION Chairman Kelly welcomed everyone to the April 9, 2003, meeting of the Board of Trustees. He acknowledged Dr. Jones for hosting the meeting.   AGENDA A motion for approval of the agenda was made by Ms. Brunner and seconded by Ms. Myrick. The motion to approve the agenda was unanimously approved.   MINUTES A motion for approval of the February 12, 2003, regular meeting and executive session meeting minutes was made by Ms. Brunner and seconded by Ms. Myrick. The motion to approve the minutes was unanimously approved. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN Chairman Kelly acknowledged CCBC for receiving the 2003 O’Banion “PBS” Award. He said that Terry O’Banion and the League present this award annually to a Vanguard College that best exemplifies the ideals and characteristics of a learning college as established by Innovation in the Community College. Senator Kelly thanked Trustee Dick McJilton for attending a Region XX men’s basketball tournament game with Dr. Proulx. Senator Kelly thanked Trustees Hettleman, Kirson, Kountz, Brunner, McJilton, Myrick, and Foos, for attending, with him, the February 25 legislative breakfast in Annapolis. Chairman Kelly thanked Trustees Foos, McJilton, and Myrick for attending a reception on March 3 to welcome Bruce Berman to CCBC. Chairman Kelly, on behalf of the Board, offered condolences to Charles Kountz on the death of his father. Chairman Kelly announced that Trustee Kountz will chair the nominating committee for the 2003-2004 slate of officers. Chairman Kelly encouraged the trustees to attend the May 31, 2003, CCBC commencement ceremony. He asked the trustees who had not notified Dr. Carol Kefalas of their attendance plans to please do so. Chairman acknowledged Chancellor McPhail on the positive article in the Baltimore Sun.   REPORT OF THE CHANCELLOR Dr. McPhail thanked the Board, and members of his team, for the support they have provided him during the past five years. Chancellor offered kudos to Senator Kelly for being selected by the Hibernian Society of Baltimore as its “Hibernian of the Year.” He said that this award is presented to individuals who are members of the Hibernian Society and have contributed generously of their time and resources to the community. Dr. McPhail introduced Dr. Gena Proulx who introduced Katelyn Niu and her parents, Ming and Steve Bell. Chancellor McPhail stated that Katelyn Niu, a Fall 2002 CCBC graduate, had been named to the All-USA Academic First. Team. He said that Katelyn received her award earlier at the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) conference. Dr. Proulx said that Ms. Niu received a $2,500 stipend for being selected as one of the nation’s 20 First Team members from nearly 1,500 applications. Team members selected were based on an applicant’s leadership skills, academic achievements, and community service involvement. Dr. Proulx said that when Katelyn arrived in the United Stated in 2000 from her native China, she spoke only limited English, but had strong mathematics and science skills. Her parents encouraged her to attend CCBC Dundalk to acclimate herself to the American educational system and learn the language. As a member of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society, Katelyn volunteered at a soup kitchen, helped with a clothing drive, and tutored young single mothers at the Waverly Center in East Baltimore. Dr. Proulx stated that in addition to being named to the All-USA Academic First Team, Katelyn was also selected as a 2003 New Century Scholar for the state of Maryland and received a $2,000 stipend from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and the Coca-Cola Foundation in commemoration of her exceptional academic and leadership achievement at CCBC. The New Century Scholars are comprised of the highest-scoring students from each state in the All-USA Academic Team competition, she said. Dr. Proulx said that Ms. Niu completed her associate degree studies in December with a 4.0 GPA and is currently studying molecular biology and biochemistry at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She said that Katelyn’s volunteer experience in the University of Maryland Medical Center operating room helped her determine that medicine would be the right career field for her. Dr. Proulx received notification from USA TODAY’s Washington-Baltimore office that they were excited to have a student from a local community college recognized and featured in their April 7 edition. She said that Ms. Niu’s academic achievements and contributions to the community are a true indication of the commitment that CCBC has made to higher education. Ms. Katelyn Niu thanked Dr. Proulx, Dr. David O’Neill, her teachers, and her parents for the support that they have given her. Senator Kelly, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, congratulated Katelyn Niu. Vice Chairman Lingan acknowledged the death of Paul “P.J.” Schafer, a student-athlete from CCBC Catonsville. He said that P.J., a local Catonsville legend, was an athlete and student, and an all-around sweet kid. Mr. Lingan stated that P.J.’s parents, Paul and Vivian Schafer, committed Catonsville community members, are devastated over the loss of their eldest son. This loss was devastating, not only to CCBC Catonsville, but to the community as well, he said. Mr. Lingan said that any one would have been proud to call P.J. their son and, as a parent, it was an unfathomable happening. He said that at this time, and in the future, everyone should be mindful of the incident and the impact that it has had on Mr. and Mrs. Schafer, the college community and the CCBC Catonsville lacrosse team. Dr. McPhail announced that CCBC is proud to offer a two-year program of study that prepares students for a Bachelor of Science degree program in Forensic Science at the University of Baltimore (UB). He said that with the signing of a formal articulation agreement between CCBC and UB in February, students entering this academically challenging and exciting field can begin their studies at CCBC Dundalk and then transfer seamlessly to the UB Forensic Studies program. Dr. McPhail congratulated the Public Relations department for winning a bronze medal in the 18th Annual Admission Advertising Award Video/CD View book category for the CCBC EtelliCard. He said that CCBC was the only community college in Maryland to receive an award. Dr. McPhail said that this fall, 14,000 Baltimore County Public School juniors and seniors received this interactive Web-based CD. Dr. McPhail announced that the Public Relations department also received a Silver Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations for its Mass Communications program brochure. Dr. McPhail introduced Mr. Bruce Berman, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, and Beth Barker, Dean for the new School of Justice. Legislative Update Beth Woodland-Hargrove gave a legislative update from Annapolis. She said that with respect to the report on the budget she would have to say “ditto” to the report given by Steve Kirchner during the Budget and Finance Committee meeting. Ms. Woodland-Hargrove announced that the capital budget was passed at $42.5M. CCBC has five capital projects in the capital budget, she said. Ms. Woodland-Hargrove cited several bills that passed – the Immigrant Student bill which affords nonresident aliens in-state tuition rates. The bill does have specific qualifications. The Fairness in Financial Aid Bill sets aside at least $2.M in educational assistance grants for students who apply after March 1. If funded, these educational assistance grants will supply community college students with additional financial aid. Ms. Woodland-Hargrove announced that an EtelliCard presentation was made before the Baltimore County delegation on March 9. A presentation is scheduled for the Baltimore County Council in June, she said. Ms. Woodland-Hargrove said that these presentations are wonderful opportunities to promote CCBC. Ms. Woodland-Hargrove announced that Governor Ehrlich appointed a 20 member Commission on Development of Advanced Technology Business, to be chaired by George E. Pappas, Esq. a partner in the firm of Venable, Baetjer and Howard. She said that the commission is comprised of representatives from four-year public and private colleges; however, there is no community college representation on the commission. Ms. Woodland-Hargrove said that the executive order should be amended to provide community college representation. Campus Presentation Dean Alicia Harvey-Smith, dean of Learning and Student Development and George Lavery, director of Student Success and Disability Services gave an oral and visual presentation of the newly renovated Student Success Center.   COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public.   LEARNINGFIRST COMMITTEE Trustee Burt reported that the LearningFirst committee recommended to approve the revisions to the Information Technology Program as presented by Michael Netzer and Henry. She said that the committee heard three information items – Lisa Hetrick and Mary De Luca walked the Board through the EtelliCard marketing tool; Ron Heacock briefed the Board on institutional effectiveness indicators; and Joel Martin and Paula Noeller spoke on CCBC on-line courses and the Virtual Academy. Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the revisions to the Information Technology Program. The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Ms. Burt and seconded by Mr. Chaillou. The motion was unanimously passed.   COLLEGE FINANCE ITEMS Mr. Kirchner presented the College finance items in summary format. Finance Information Items The interim March 2003 College Finance items, and the Single Audit Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, were presented to the Board for its information. Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve Contracts, Bids, and Competitive Proposal in the amount of $788,621; Grants in the amount of $95,281; and Donations in the amount of $68,473. The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Ms. Hettleman and seconded by Ms. Burt. The motion was unanimously approved.   COLLEGE PERSONNEL ITEMS Dr. Martinez presented the College Personnel items in summary format. Personnel Information Items The interim March 2003 College Personnel items and Searches in Progress were presented to the Board for its information. Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the Temporary Release-Time Assignment exhibit. The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mr. McJilton and seconded by Ms. Myrick. The motion was unanimously passed.   NEW BUSINESS Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement. The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Ms. Burt and seconded by Ms. Myrick. The motion was unanimously passed. Dr. Martinez introduced Ronald Collins, CWA representative and John Bachelor, a representative of the CCBC local chapter of CWA.   ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Irving Pressley McPhail Secretary-Treasurer