MEETING AGENDA December 3, 2010 David Hendrickson, Esq., Chair Bruce Berry, MD, Vice Chair Kathy Eddy, Secretary Jenny Allen Bob Brown, Ex-Officio John Estep Kay Goodwin, Ex-Officio John Leon, MD Steven Paine, Ex-Officio David Tyson, Esq. Brian Noland, Chancellor WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION December 3, 2010 West Liberty University West Liberty, West Virginia SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00 A.M. Commission Meeting R. Emmett Boyle Conference Center 11:45 A.M. Lunch R. Emmett Boyle Conference Center Directions to West Liberty University Higher Education Policy Commission Meeting December 3, 2010 West Liberty University is located at 101 Faculty Drive in West Liberty, West Virginia. By car, take the Oglebay Park/West Liberty exit (exit 2A) from I-77 and take WV 88 9.9 miles to West Liberty. WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION DECEMBER 3, 2010 West Liberty University West Liberty, West Virginia 9:00 AM AMENDED AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes – Tab 1 III. Introductions IV. Chairman’s Report V. Chancellor’s Report VI. Annual Reports from Constituent Groups A. Advisory Council of Faculty – Tab 2 B. Advisory Council of Classified Employees – Tab 3 C. Advisory Council of Students – Tab 4 VII. Access A. Fall 2010 Enrollment Report – Tab 5 B. Update on College Access Challenge Grant Funds – Tab 6 C. 2010 Financial Aid Comprehensive Report – Tab 7 D. Net Price Calculator – Tab 8 VIII. Cost and Affordability A. Legislative Auditor Departmental Review of Higher Education Policy Commission – Tab 9 B. Approval of 2010 Series Higher Education Policy Commission Revenue Bonds – Tab 10 C. Approval of Fiscal Year 2012 Capital Projects – Tab 11 IX. Learning and Accountability A. Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative – Tab 12 B. Approval of Master of Education in Multicultural Instructional Leadership –Tab 13 C. Approval of Authorization of National College to Operate in Parkersburg, West Virginia – Tab 14 D. Approval of Series 20, Authorization of Degree-Granting Institutions – Tab 15 E. Approval of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Revised Mission Statement – Tab 16 F. Report on Institutional Program Review – Tab 17 X. Innovation A. Division of Science and Research Annual Report -- Tab 18 B. Research Trust Fund Annual Report -- Tab 19 C. West Virginia Education, Research and Technology Park – Tab 20 XI. Additional Board Action and Comment A. Approval of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Presidential Search Process XII. Possible Executive Session under the Authority of WV Code §6-9A-4 and §6-9A-9 to Discuss Personnel and Property Issues A. Approval of Presidential Contract and Compensation Package XIII. Adjournment MINUTES HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION July 23, 2010 1. Call to Order Chairman David Hendrickson convened a meeting of the Higher Education Policy Commission at 9:30 AM at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia and by conference call. The following Commission members were present: Bruce Berry, Kathy Eddy, John Estep, Kay Goodwin, David Hendrickson, John Leon, and David Tyson. Absent: Bob Brown and Steven Paine. Also in attendance were institutional presidents, higher education staff, and others. 2. Election of Officers Secretary Goodwin reported that the Nominating Committee recommends David Hendrickson to serve as Chairman, Dr. Bruce Berry, as Vice Chairman, and Kathy Eddy, as Secretary. Secretary Goodwin moved approval of the following resolution: Resolved, That the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission approves the slate of officers as recommended by the Nominating Committee. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion. Motion passed. 3. Approval of Minutes Dr. Berry moved approval of the minutes of the meetings held on April 14, 2010, April 23, 2010, and May 12, 2010, as provided in the agenda materials. Mr. Estep seconded the motion. Motion passed. 4. Chairman’s Report Chairman Hendrickson provided an overview of the annual Board of Governors Summit to be held in conjunction with the Commission meeting. Chairman Hendrickson noted that board members from all of the state’s four-year public colleges and universities are invited to participate in sessions focused on shared governance and strategic finance issues. Chairman Hendrickson also indicated his desire to proceed with the creation of the Council of Board Chairs to increase communication and collaboration among the state’s four-year public colleges and universities. Chairman Hendrickson directed staff to arrange an initial conference call to discuss the Council’s purpose. 1-1 5. Chancellor’s Report Dr. Brian Noland, Chancellor, requested that the Commission and guests observe a moment of silence in memory of Dennis Robinson, an employee of West Virginia Network for Telecomputing (WVNET), who passed away in a motorcycle accident. On behalf of the Commission and the state’s higher education institutions, Chancellor Noland expressed his condolences to the Robinson family and WVNET staff. Chancellor Noland provided a detailed report regarding current Commission and statewide initiatives including the West Virginia Education, Research and Technology Park, West Virginia Campus Compact, the Beckley Higher Education Center, and Complete to Compete, Governor Manchin’s initiative as Chair of the National Governors Association. Chancellor Noland noted that Commission staff has been working with officials from The Dow Chemical Company, members of the Transition Steering Committee, and consultants from the Battelle Memorial Institute regarding the on-going operation and future direction of the West Virginia Education, Research and Technology Park. Dr. Noland noted that the State of West Virginia is scheduled to take full ownership of the Park by the close of the calendar year. In closing, Chancellor Noland showed a video from GEAR UP U!, West Virginia GEAR UP's first summer academy for the program's cohort students. Seventy- nine students attended the four-day academy at Concord University, which featured rigorous academic classes, leadership development sessions, and career-exploration activities. Chancellor Noland thanked Dr. Gregory Aloia, President of Concord University, and the entire campus community for hosting the event. 6. Access A. Report on Adult Learner Task Force and Implementation of RBA Today Dr. Bruce Flack, Director of Academic Affairs, introduced Dr. Suzanne Shipley, President of Shepherd University, who provided a progress report on the work of the Adult Learner Task Force and implementation of RBA Today including the creation of twenty courses in compressed timeframes as well as the use of marketing through social media and direct mail. President Shipley indicated her willingness to provide additional updates in the Fall and Spring once preliminary enrollment numbers are available. Commissioner Tyson inquired about the proposed distribution date for the direct mail campaign. President Shipley responded that institutional staff were polled regarding their preference and the response was for a mailing date in the Fall to promote enrollment for the Spring semester. 1-2 Chancellor Noland provided an overview of an application to The Lumina Foundation to support this on-going initiative. Chancellor Noland indicated that the Commission should receive formal notification regarding the application in the coming weeks. Chairman Hendrickson thanked Dr. Flack and President Shipley for their leadership on this initiative and noted that West Virginia is a national leader in terms of outreach to adult learners. 7. Learning and Accountability A. Approval of Revision to Series 21, Freshman Assessment and Placement Standards Dr. Flack provided an overview of the proposed revisions to Series 21, the Commission’s rule for freshman assessment and placement standards. Dr. Flack stated that the proposed revisions are the result of several institutions expressing interest in using alternatives to non-credit developmental education courses. Dr. Flack noted that one such approach is the stretch course, a credit-bearing course that extends (stretches) over one or two semesters, to give more time to those students who may need additional experience in college-level mathematics or writing. The amended rule, which will be filed with the Secretary of State for an official thirty-day public comment period, will provide institutions the flexibility to utilize such alternatives with approval of the Chancellor. Dr. Berry moved approval of the following resolution: Resolved, That the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission approves Series 21, Freshman Assessment and Placement Standards, as revised, for submission to the Secretary of State for a thirty-day public comment period and that if no substantive comments are received that the Commission extends final approval. Mr. Estep seconded the motion. Motion passed. B. Report on Master’s Degree Programs Dr. Flack reported on accomplishments and developments in the offering of graduate programs at Concord University, Fairmont State University, Shepherd University, West Liberty University, and West Virginia State University. Dr. Flack reported that the first master’s level programs were approved by the Commission for initial offering in the 2003-04 academic year. Dr. Flack stated that the number of graduate programs across the institutions has increased from five to seventeen over the seven-year period and, with the exception of West Liberty University, each of the institutions has completed the seventh year of graduate program offerings. Dr. Flack noted that West 1-3 Liberty University