| Approved Minutes
November 13, 2002
REGULAR SESSION
The Board of Trustees of The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)
met in regular session on Wednesday, November 13, 2002, convening at 7:50
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; Regina E. Carson; Dorothy E. Foos; Donald M. Kirson;
Charles E. Kountz, Jr.; Richard W. McJilton; and Cecile V. Myrick. Also
present were Irving Pressley McPhail; Chancellor and Secretary-Treasurer;
R. Wayne Branch, campus president, CCBC Essex; Eugenia I. Proulx, campus
president, CCBC Dundalk, Andrew C. Jones, campus president, CCBC Catonsville;
Stephen L. Kirchner, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration; Henry
F. Linck, Vice Chancellor for Technology and Planning; 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 November meeting of the Board
of Trustees. He thanked Dr. Andrew Jones for hosting the Board. Senator
Kelly acknowledged Terry Wolf , Associated Professor of Automotive Technology
and students Kirsten and Lisa Oursler for the informative presentation
of CCBC’s automotive program.
AGENDA
A motion for approval of the agenda was made by Ms. Foos, and seconded
by Ms. Burt. The motion to approve the agenda was unanimously approved.
MINUTES
A motion for approval of the September 11, 2002, regular meeting minutes,
and the October 28, 2002, special and executive meeting minutes was made
by Ms. Myrick and seconded by Ms. Burt. The motion to approve the minutes
was unanimously approved.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Chairman Kelly introduced Mr. Archer Blackwell, the new American Federation
of State and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) representative. He said that
Mr. Blackwell replaces Mr. Tom Kelleher. Mr. Blackwell said that he is
filling the shoes of someone who has represented the CCBC AFSCME employees
for a long time and he hopes that he can represent the CCBC employees
as well as Mr. Kelleher did. He said that he foresees AFSCME being part
of the solution, not being part of a problem. That is the type of relationship
that CCBC and AFSCME have maintained over the years and he looks forward
to continuing it, he said.
Senator Kelly commended Elayne Hettleman for receiving the Harlow Fullwood,
Jr. “Service Above Self” Award from the Rotary Club of Westview
and Woodlawn. He announced that Trustee Hettleman was named Honorary Chair
of the Book Bash from Literacy Works, and a scholarship fund for books
has been named in her honor. In addition, the CCC Foundation presented
Ms. Hetteleman with its “Unsung Hero Award” for her generous
commitment of time, support, and inspiration to the foundation, he said.
Chairman Kelly thanked Trustees Parker and McJilton for representing
the Board at the CCBC Dundalk ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly
renovated swimming pool. He announced that Trustee Regina Carson was the
guest speaker at the CCBC Dundalk Chapter of the American Association
of Women in Community Colleges’ (AAWCC) Tea at Three. Ms. Carson
said that the AAWCC is a wonderful group and she appreciated the invitation.
Senator Kelly thanked Trustees Hettleman, Carson, Brunner, Kirson, and
McJilton for attending the November 11 interview for the vice chancellor
for institutional advancement candidate. He thanked Trustees Burt, Brunner,
Hettleman, and Myrick for attending the Association of Community College
Trustees (ACCT) conference in September. Trustee Burt commented that she
attended a very good session on institutional advancement presented by
the Ketchum Group. Trustee Brunner stated that she came away from the
conference knowing how well CCBC’s system works. and compared to
many others, how far advanced CCBC is as a community college. She thanked
the CCBC community for their time and effort.
REPORT OF THE CHANCELLOR
Chancellor McPhail also thanked Terry Wolfe and the automotive students
for sharing their perspectives on the automotive program and why they
chose CCBC for this program.
Dr. McPhail congratulated Senator Kelly on being the recipient of the
2002 Health Services Leadership Award presented by the Special Needs Division,
Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Dr. McPhail announced that CCBC has once again earned national recognition
for excellence in marketing and public relations. The National Council
for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) awarded CCBC six Medallion
awards – a Gold Medallion, the highest honor, for its radio ad campaign,
“With a schedule like yours, you could use a college likes ours.”
This 2002/2003 campaign includes two credit and three non-credit radio
spots produced by Strategix Advertising, Inc., in conjunction with CCBC’s
Public Relations and Continuing Education and Economic Development divisions,
he said. Dr. McPhail announced that for the second consecutive year, the
CCBC catalog captured the Silver Medallion. A Bronze Medallion was awarded
for the 2002 Commencement Program. Dr. McPhail said that as part of an
extensive new program marketing outreach, the Public Relations department
produced an Industrial Electricity and Electronics brochure that earned
Silver Medallion distinction. He also said that CCBC’s arts promotions
captured two more Medallions: a Silver and a Bronze. Dr. McPhail congratulated
the talented Public Relations staff for winning six national awards.
Chancellor McPhail announced that CCBC had signed a partnership agreement
with Walden University to provide a bachelor’s degree completion
program for CCBC students, and master’s and Ph.D. degree programs
for CCBC faculty and staff. As a result of this program, all CCBC faculty
and staff will received a 10% discount on all graduate programs offered
through Walden, he said. Dr. McPhail continued by saying that through
Walden’s bachelor’s degree completion program, CCBC students
who have earned an Associate’s degree from CCBC will be recognized
as having satisfied the lower-division degree requirements associated
with bachelor’s degree programs and will be admitted to Walden as
upper-division students. Walden, a good friend of CCBC’s, is owned
by Baltimore-based Sylvan Learning Systems, he said.
Dr. McPhail apprised the Board of his recent activities:
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chaired a panel discussion with Trustee Hettleman,
Dr. Elaine Ironfield,
and Dr. Heacock, titled “The Campaign for LearningFirst: Funding
the
Vision,” at the ACCT conference;
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gave opening remarks at the reopening of the CCBC Dundalk
pool facility;
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interviewed on Radio Station WBIS-AM about workforce
development;
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keynote speaker at the Baltimore County Public School
United Way
Campaign Kick-Off;
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served as the host for ACE Fellows at their meeting
at CCBC;
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presented opening remarks at the Center for the Preservation
of Baltimore
Jazz Event, featuring Cyrus Chestnut.
Introduction of New Academic Division Deans
Dr. Andrew Jones introduced Dr. Avon Garrett, Academic Division Dean
for the Business, Social Sciences, and Human Services Division, and Mr.
Michael Netzer, Academic Division Dean for the Applied Technology Division.
He said that Dr. Garrett, who was formerly a teacher, has an extensive
management background as a former government employee. Dr. Jones stated
that Dr. Garrett served as the deputy commander for the National Cryptologic
School. Dr. Jones said that Mr. Netzer comes to CCBC as an entrepreneur
and former business owner of PrimeNet and Company. He has 25 years experience
in the technology area, he said.
Senator Kelly, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, welcomed the newly
appointed academic division deans, and wished them much success.
Retiree Nancy Hume
Dr. Wayne Branch commented on retiree Nancy Hume. He said that Nancy
Hume has been at CCBC Essex since 1970. She was one of the creators of
CCBC Essex’s Honors Program, which has been active and in service
for more than 20 years, he said. Dr. Branch said that Professor Hume joined
with Professor Linda Zeidman in creating the Women’s Center and
the Women’s Studies program. He continued by stating that Ms. Hume
was a faculty member whose interest spanned from Asian Studies to modern
language. Dr. Branch that Ms. Hume was not only active in the teaching/learning
process but also active regionally and nationally by making presentations,
presiding over business meetings, establishing caucuses, and conducting
workshops for The Modern Language Association and the South Atlantic Modern
Language Association. Dr. Branch said that in the early l980’s Ms.
Hume was an early advocate of the application of PC technology to writing
instruction, and helped to create a computer-assisted writing lab. Dr.
Branch said that the Essex campus will feel the loss of Nancy Hume and
wished her the best.
Enrollment Update
Dr. May Chen presented the Board with the Fall 2002 enrollment update.
Dr. Chen presented the Fall 2002 credit FTE by campus:
Dr. Chen announced that as of 11/13/02, enrollment for
Fall FY2002 is up 7.1% over budgeted enrollment for Fall 2002. She said
that each campus had an enrollment increase over the fall 2002-budgeted
enrollment figure. Dr. Chen praised the dedication of the enrollment management
staff and asked the enrollment management leadership team to introduce
themselves.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public.
LEARNINGFIRST COMMITTEE
Trustee Burt that the LearningFirst Committee heard the rationale for
new program options of the Internet and Multimedia Technology Program.
She said this option is designed to serve as a feeder for a newly created
Bachelor’s program in Simulation and Digital Entertainment at the
University of Baltimore.
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees of The Community College
of Baltimore County approve the new options of the Internet and Multimedia
Technology Program.
The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Ms. Burt and seconded
by Mr. Kirson. The motion was unanimously passed.
Ms. Burt said that the committee heard interesting and impressive presentations
on the School of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, and the Early Assessment
and Interventions with Baltimore County Public Schools.
COLLEGE FINANCE ITEMS
Mr. Kirchner stated that the bid for the National Center for Higher
Education Management System (NCHEMS) be considered for approval as two
separate components, one component for $24,000 for management consulting
services, would be the initial engagement. The second component, a potential
contract for $25,000, would be separately submitted to the Board for consideration
of approval upon completion of the first component, he said.
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the contract for
the National Center for Higher Education Management System (NCHEMS) in
the amount of $24,000.
The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mr. Lingan and
seconded by Ms. Brunner. The motion was unanimously approved.
Mr. Kirchner presented the remainder of the College finance items item
in summary format.
Finance Information Items
Comparative Budget Analysis FY 2003 vs. FY2004; Interim October 2002
Finance Items; Contract Approved October 28, 2002; Quarterly Construction
Status Report and Quarterly Change Order Report; and Quarterly Financial
Reports; were presented to the Board for its information.
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve Contracts, Bids,
Competitive Proposals, Lease Agreement, Fiscal Year 2002 Report of Grants
Valued at Less Than $5,000; Fiscal Year 2002 Report of Gifts and Donations
Valued at Less Than $5,000; and Grants.
The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mr. Lingan and
seconded by Ms. Brunner. The motion was unanimously approved.
Chairman Kelly acknowledged Steve Kirchner, the Chancellor’s Cabinet,
and the budget and finance staff, for the hard work in preparing the proposed
budgets.
COLLEGE PERSONNEL ITEMS
Dr. Martinez presented the College personnel items in summary format.
Personnel Information Items
Interim October 2002 Personnel Exhibits, Searches in Progress, and the
2003-2004 Operating Calendar were presented to the Board for its information.
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve New Appointments;
Change of Status; Resignation, and Fiscal Year 2003 Organizational Charts.
The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Ms. Brunner and
seconded by Mr. McJilton. The motion was unanimously approved.
Dr. Martinez introduced Jane Rosing, Director of Human Resources.
OLD BUSINESS
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve an amendment to Section
4.05 Purchasing of the Board of Trustees Policy Manual.
The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mr. Lingan and
seconded by Ms. Burt. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
The agenda items under New Business were discussed and approved under
College Personnel Items.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Irving Pressley McPhail
Secretary-Treasurer
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