Board of Governors Packet February 6, 2020
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Mission New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves. Vision New River Community and Technical College improves students’ lives and enriches communities. Values Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. Our employees are expected to support and enact these values in our daily work. Community Commit to the well-being of others. Model behavior that promotes unity. Demonstrate commitment to the College's mission. Promote a caring and supportive environment. Support continuous personal and professional growth. Integrity Practice fairness and honesty. Uphold ethical, professional, academic, and financial standards. Ensure transparency. Be accountable. Justice Respect the freedom and dignity of each individual. Respect and promote diversity. Promote positive attitudes toward each other. Provide equal opportunity for success. Prepare students and employees to work in a global and diverse environment. Service Provide service to each other and to the community. Be a responsive member of the community. Scholarship Pursue truth, learning and quality scholarship. Commit to increasing the knowledge of all individuals associated with the College. Foster lifelong learning. Maintain high standards in our constant pursuit of excellence. Reminders! The meeting will take place at the Raleigh County Campus! Please see directions below: Traveling east on I-64: Take Exit 125B (Airport Road), at the bottom of the exit ramp, merge into your far left hand lane (you will see a sign in the middle of the divider that says "LEFT LANE ENDS."), turn left onto University Drive (which is a Dead End Drive), continue driving on University Drive until you pass the New River Community and Technical College Campus and the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center on the right hand side, (Note: You will pass Silverpoint homes on your right before you arrive). New River CTC's parking is behind the building, arrive at Raleigh County Campus, New River CTC. Traveling west on I-64: take Exit 125 (Airport Road), at the bottom of the exit ramp, you will come to a complete stop at the Stop Sign (University Drive is straight across Airport Road), once the road is clear, keep straight across Airport Road to University Drive (which is a Dead End Drive). Continue driving on University Drive until you pass the New River Community and Technical College Campus and the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center on the right hand side. (Note: You will pass Silverpoint homes on your right before you arrive). New River CTC's parking is behind the building. Arrive at Raleigh County Campus, New River CTC. Dinner will be served at 5:15 pm in Room 135. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm in Room 201. Please remember to complete your travel reimbursement form and submit to Twana Jackson Meeting of the Board of Governors New River Community and Technical College Raleigh County Campus Room 201 280 University Drive, Beaver, WV 5813 Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:00 pm AGENDA I. Call to order Tom Lemke, Chair II. Faculty Senate Annual Report David Bligh III. WV Advisory Council of Faculty Report David Bligh IV. Classified Staff Annual Report Karen Sparks V. WV Advisory Council of Classified Employees Report Tabatha Parker VI. Approval of the Minutes a. Regular Meeting Minutes – December 5, 2019* b. Special Meeting Minutes – January 8, 2020* VII. Finance Report* Gerald Shields VIII. Unfinished Business a. Update on Mercer County Property Acquisition Gerald Shields IX. New Business a. Education Training: Workforce Definitions Brian Sampson X. President’s Office Bonny Ball Copenhaver XI. Possible Executive Session Under the Authority of WV Code §6-9A-4 for the Following: XII. Next Meeting Date: March 5, 2020 Tom Lemke, Chair a. Location: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver, WV XIII. Adjournment *Denotes Items for Board Action New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves. Board Meeting Minutes New River Community and Technical College Raleigh County Campus Room 201 280 University Drive, Beaver, WV 25813 Thursday, December 5, 2019 6:00 pm Board Members Present Tom Lemke, Chair; Leslie Baker, Vice Chair; Shirley Runyon, Secretary; John Barnes; Tom Cochran; Robert Farley; Al Martine; Linda Sumner, Kenny Smith, Classified Staff Representative; Joshua Richmond, Student Representative and Angela Strickland, Faculty Representative Board Member(s) Absent Jim Ferguson College Employees Present David Ayersman, Shane Bradbury, Jenni Canterbury, Bonny Ball Copenhaver, President, Suzanne Frye, Mike Green, Roger Griffith, Pete Hoeman, Mary Igo, Twana Jackson, Lori Midkiff, Duane Napier, Richard Pagan, Tabatha Parker, Wendy Patriquin, Billy Potter, Diana Putorek, Robert Runion, Gerald Shields, Bruce Sneidman, Heike Soeffker-Culicerto, and Joycie Wawiye Guest(s) The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Dr. Lemke opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. A quorum was established. Dr. Lemke called for approval of the minutes for the November 7, 2019 regular meeting. Mr. Martine made the motion to approve the November 7, 2019 regular meeting minutes; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried. Unfinished Business None at this time. New Business Mr. Lacek reviewed the Strategic Plan. He highlighted the new goals included in the draft. Mr. Lacek stated the plan is currently in the comment period phase. The plan is to rollout the plan Spring 2020. Mr. Lacek entertained questions. Dr. Copenhaver reviewed the Enrollment Mangement Plan and Enrollment Funnel. She explained the plan was tailored to academic language and specifically for New River CTC. This plan will also Board of Governors Meeting December 5, 2019 Page 2 fall in line with the Strategic Plan. Dr. Copenhaver noted that everyone must work toghether to make this funnal a success. Dr. Shields reviewd the update from the 2016 Auditor’s report to the WV Council for Community and Technical College System. The information presented this evening will be shared with the Chancellor’s Office. Dr. Lemke announced it was time to start early next year for the Presidential Evaluation Committee. This will be Dr. Copenhaver’s first annual evaluation. The committee will consist of the Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. Possible Executive Session under the Authority of WV Code §6-9A There was no Executive Session for this meeting. The next Board of Governors meeting is February 6, 2020 at the Raleigh County Campus, Beaver, WV. Dr. Lemke called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Martine made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 pm. Respectfully submitted, Lori Midkiff Executive Secretary to the President Special Meeting of the Board of Governors New River Community and Technical College Raleigh County Campus 280 University Drive, Room 201, Beaver, WV 25813 Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:00 am Board Members Present Tom Lemke, Chair; Leslie Baker, Vice Chair; Shirley Runyon, Secretary; John Barnes; Tom Cochran; Robert Farley; Jim Ferguson; Al Martine; Linda Sumner; Kenny Smith, Classified Staff Representative; Josh Richmond, Student Representative and Nancy Wemm, Faculty Representative Board Member(s) Absent Angela Strickland, Faculty Representative College Employees Present Stephanie Adkins, David Ayersman, Bonny Copenhaver, Travis Copenhaver, Sharon Evans, Mike Green, Twana Jackson, Steve Lacek, Lori Midkiff, Richard Pagan, Tabatha Parker, Wendy Patriquin, Robert Runion, Brian Sampson, Gerald Shields, Heike Soeffker-Culicerto Guest(s) None The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am. Dr. Copenhaver presented the Financial Feasibility Study regarding the Mercer County Campus. This will be a state asset being purchased. Dr. Copenhaver asked for Dr. Pagan, Dr. Shields, and Mr. Runion be recognized to answer any questions regarding the property. Dr. Lemke recognized them to answer questions. Mr. Barnes noted that the Board of Governors is responsible for making sure we move forward, assuring what we are requesting with the study is in the best interest of the college. Dr. Copenhaver entertained questions. Dr. Lemke requested that each board member state if they are in favor of approving the Financial Feasibility Study. Jim Ferguson-yes Leslie Baker-yes Shirley Runyon-yes John Barnes-yes Josh Richmond-yes Robert Farley-yes Linda Sumner-yes Kenny Smith-yes Al Martine-yes Board of Governors Meeting January 8, 2020 Page 2 Tom Cochran-yes Note: due to some technical issues with zoom, Mr. Martine and Mr. Cochran participated in the call and were in favor of the vote. They were automatically muted on the call and could not respond. Mr. Martine and Mr. Cochran contacted Dr. Lemke regarding the issue and sent a statement saying they were in favor of the approval. Dr. Lemke called for a motion to approve the Financial Feasibility Study regarding the Mercer County Campus. Ms. Runyon made motion to approve the Financial Feasibility Study regarding the Mercer County Campus; Ms. Baker seconded the motion. Mr. Barnes requested that Dr. Lemke’s signature accompany the letter of request written by Dr. Copenhaver. Dr. Copenhaver stated she would have the signature added to the letter. The motion carried. Dr. Lemke called for a motion to adjourn