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Attachment 2—A
NORTH CAROLINA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
ETHICS AWARENESS & CONFLICT OF INTEREST REMINDER
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every [Board] member to avoid both conflicts of interest and appearances of conflict.
Does any [Board] member have any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to any matters coming before the [Board] today?
If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of conflict and refrain from any undue participation 1 in the particular matter involved.
Rev. 1-16-07
1 “A public servant shall take appropriate steps, under the particular circumstances and considering the type of proceeding involved, to remove himself or herself to the extent necessary, to protect the public interest and comply with this Chapter, from any proceeding in which the public servant's impartiality might reasonably be questioned due to the public servant's familial, personal, or financial relationship with a participant in the proceeding.” See N.C.G.S. §138A-36 (c). If necessary, the Chairman or individual member involved should consult with his ethics liaison, legal counsel, or the State Ethics Commission to help determine the appropriate response in a given situation. Attachment 2—B
To: Wake Technical Community College Board of
From: ______Wake Technical Community College Board Member
Concerning: Statement of Reasons for Abstention from Board Action pursuant to N.C. Gen.Stat. § 138A-36(b)
Date: ______Matter before the Board:
Briefly summarize reasons for abstention below:
(Signature of Board Member) Attachment 3
Motion #1
Upon motion by ______, seconded by ______, the minutes of the June 21, 2016 Board Meeting was approved as distributed.
Attachment 4
Motion #2
Upon motion by ______, seconded by ______, the Board approved the following board meeting agenda and consent items Attachments 4A – 4B.
Attachment 4-A
AUGUST 2016
SEPARATIONS, RETIREMENTS, NEW EMPLOYEES
Separations: Name Position/Area Effective Date Adis Liy Instructor, Childhood Education 05/09/16 Ashley Mann Instructor, Mathematics 05/09/16 Twana Fogg Director of Student Activities 05/27/16 Janneke Bahamon Assistant Professor, English as a Foreign Language 06/03/16 Aaron Donaldson Advisor, Advising 06/07/16 Tracy Payne Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology 07/01/16 Joanette Farmer Technical Assistant, Institutional Effectiveness 07/07/16 Jason Lapeze Instructor, English 07/07/16 Thomas Newpher Instructor, Biology 07/07/16 Barbara Kennedy Instructor, Pre-Curriculum Deceased Abo Abazid Instructional Supervisor, International Learning Vocation Education 07/21/16 Adam Harward Instructor, Plumbing 07/28/16 Amy Urzi Data Analyst, Computer Technologies 07/28/16 Evan Zakia-O’Donnell Instructor/Coordinator ILC 07/28/16 Christopher Shaw Library Technical Assistant 07/29/16 Jennifer Johnson Instructor, Computer Information Technology 07/31/16 Linda Friend Instructor, Biology 08/05/16 Martha Shurtleff Professor/Dept. Head, Surgical Technology 08/05/16 Tina Ayers Instructor, Radiography 08/09/16
Retirements: Art Andrews Senior Vice President, Finance & Business Services 08/01/16 Joanne Finch Instructional Program Specialist, Adult Secondary Education 08/01/16 Renee Fletcher Accounting Assistant 08/01/16 Mary Lou Green Telephone Information Assistant 08/01/16 Samuel Isley Associate Professor/Associate Department Head, Accounting 08/01/16 Billie Stamper Professor, Computer Information Technology 08/01/16
New Employees: Samuel Page IT Service Desk Analyst I 06/06/16 Modessia Shumate Sign Language Interpreter 06/06/16 Eric M. Russ Instructor, CCR Transition Team Teacher 06/08/16 Jamie Shea Studetn Success Counselor, Academic Advising & Student Success 06/08/16 Jamel James General Facilities Technician 06/13/16 Tracy Payne Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology 06/20/16 Shaquirah Jacques Student Activities Technician 07/01/16 Charles Lambert Instructor, Emergency Medical Science 07/01/16 Debra Lester Office Assistant, Business Services 07/01/16 Shamane McAdams Student Services Assistant, Registration & Records 07/01/16 Michael Schneider Assistant Student Activities Technician 07/01/16 Jena Bogovich Advisor, Academic Advising & Student Success 07/05/16 Theresa Evans Sign Language Interpreter 07/05/16 David Hurley Coordinator of Grants Performance 07/05/16 Robert Mathis IT Analyst I, Information Technology Services 07/05/16 Belinda Profitko Data Analyst I, Information Technology Services 07/05/16 David R. Sinodis Financial Aid Specialist 07/05/16 Laura Tahamtan Records Assistant 07/05/16 Christopher Thomasson IT Analyst I, Information Technology Services 07/11/16 Laura Anders VA Compliance Specialist 07/12/16 Peter Graber Web Programmer, Information Technology Services 07/13/16 Attachment 4--B
Wake Technical Community College Foundation Gifts-in-Kind Report
Constituent Date Fund Gift Value Reference
Assaggio's Pizzeria 7/19/2016 WTFUND $40.00 two gift certificates Ristorante Karen M. Beesley 7/26/2016 AMTE $1,479.00 1999 Mercury Sable Brand Fuel 7/26/2016 WTFUND $250.00 items for Employee Campaign Contemporary Art Museum 6/29/2016 WTFUND $50.00 ten guest passes Empire Eats 7/12/2016 WTFUND $100.00 gift card Global Knowledge Training 6/30/2016 IMPACT $188,335.00 training courses for Wake Tech LLC instructors IBM 7/21/2016 IMPACT $44,000.00 Technology Roadmap Jason's Deli 7/26/2016 WTFUND $25.00 one gift card The Lincoln Electric 5/31/2016 WELD $3,408.13 one Magnum Pro AL Company Marbles Kids Museum 7/11/2016 WTFUND $76.00 four admission vouchers to Marbles Kids Museum and four IMAX Feature vouchers North Carolina Petroleum 6/6/2016 APTE $1,850.41 one direct drive oil furnace, one Marketers Association burner, and one Genisys contractor's tool Jamie Palmer 6/13/2016 APTE $500.00 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Bryan K. Ryan 7/14/2016 WTFUND $150.00 gift card Salesforce Foundation 6/30/2016 IMPACT $15,000.00 CRM license Smith Moore Leatherwood 6/30/2016 WTFUND $1,843.00 legal services for the WAJ LLP apartment project U.S. National Whitewater 7/12/2016 WTFUND $118.00 two AllSport passes Center UNC REX Healthcare 6/20/2016 HOSP $62.00 two boxes of large gloves, one case of irrigation trays, one case of catheter kits and one case of 500mL NS 6/22/2016 HOSP $569,788.00 clinical supervisors for our healthcare programs Wake Technical Community 6/30/2016 WTFUND $682,387.03 2015-16 salaries, travel and College office supplies for the Foundation
Total $1,509,461.57 Attachment 5--A
Buildings and Grounds Report
Life Cycle Roof Replacement Project
On July 20, 2016, interviews were held with three Designers for the Life Cycle Roof Replacement project. This project will replace the roofs on one building at the Perry Health Sciences Campus and four buildings at our Main Campus that have exceeded their useful life. Total cost of this project including design and construction costs is $857,771.
Firms interviewed were: Davis Kane Architects, P.A. REI Engineers, Inc. Raymond Engineering
It is recommended that Davis Kane Architects, P.A. be approved as the designer and awarded a design contract for this project in the amount of $85,000. Recommendation to approve the designer selections and design contract for the Life Cycle Roof Replacement project is included in Motion #3
Motion #3
Upon motion by ______, seconded by ______, the Board approved the selection of and to award a design contract for the Life Cycle Roof Replacement project in the amount of $85,000 to Davis Kane Architects, P.A. as recommended.
Motion is contingent upon funding from the 2012 Bond Referendum.
Attachment 5--B RTP Campus Classroom Building 1 As part of this project the college will be paving Watkins Road in its entirety from the campus entrance to Perimeter Park, approximately 2,500 linear feet of two lane road. Watkins Road is presently a two lane dirt road. The estimated cost for this portion of the project is $377,481. NCDOT has agreed to contribute $242,593 to the cost of this work from their statewide paving funds. An Agreement between NCDOT and The Trustees of Wake Technical Community College has been reviewed and approved by staff and legal counsel, and is included as Attachment 5—B1. A recommendation for approval is included in Motion #4.
Motion #4 Upon motion by ______, seconded by ______, the Board approved the Agreement with NCDOT to provide funding in the amount of $242,593 to pay for construction costs associated with the paving of Watkins Road at the RTP Campus as recommended.
Attachment 5—C Northern Wake Campus BMP Easement
As part of the construction related to Buildings J, K and RP-3, two stormwater management ponds were constructed. These ponds are designated as and commonly referred to as Best Management Practices (BMP). The City of Raleigh is requiring the college to dedicate the access roads leading to these two stormwater management ponds as a BMP Access Easement to allow for unrestricted access for maintenance of the two ponds. A copy of the BMP Access Easement is included as Attachment 5—C1.
Recommendation to grant a BMP Access Easement is included in Motion #5.
Motion #5
Upon motion by ______, seconded by ______, the Board approved a BMP Access Easement at the Northern Wake Campus for the purposes of providing unrestricted access for maintenance of the two stormwater management ponds built as part of the construction of Buildings J, K and RP-3.
Attachment 6--A
FINANCIAL REPORT
• BUDGET REVISIONS:
State Budget total as approved by the Trustees June 21, 2016 is $109,720,040
Budget revisions to record adjustments to state funds: o Jobs Driven $ 16,000
Budget revisions total $16,000 and increase the state appropriation to $109,736,040 for fiscal year 2015-16.
Budget revisions are recommended for approval.
Motion #6
Upon motion by ______, seconded by ______, the Board received and entered into its minutes the report of budget revisions approved by the President and the North Carolina Community College System as required for the period June 22, 2016 through August 16, 2016.
• GENERAL INFORMATION:
o Final total State budget was $109,736,040 with expenditures of $109,501,116.94 o Final State budget consisted of : o Formula budget – $95,250,864.00 less expenditures of $95,250,858.35 resulted in a reversion of $5.65.
o Categorical budget – $14,485,176.00 less expenditures in the amount of $14,250,258.59 resulted in a reversion of $234,917.41.
o Final County budget was $19,416,000 with expenditures in the amount of $19,409,912.21. Cumulative fund balance of $242,656.08 will be carried forward to FY 2016-17.
o Fiscal year 2016-17 budgets: o State formula and categorical budget for fiscal year 2016-17 is estimated to be initially $107,661,754 which is an increase of $1,700,000 or 1.6% over the prior year. This increase is primarily due to a 2% increase in Budget FTE.
o County budget for fiscal year 2016-17 was increased by 2% for a total budget of $19,800,000.
o Dr. Scott’s travel for fiscal year 2015-16 was received, reviewed and approved by members of the Finance Committee. Attachment 7--B
Grants Received Report for FY 2015-16
Number of Grant Proposals Funded 25
Number of Grant Proposals Declined 8
Success Rate for FY 2015-16 76%
Grants Still Pending on June 30, 2016 10
(with 43 total projects, a grant proposal was submitted very 6 working days)
Total grant dollars received during FY 2015-16 was $7,971,855 – the highest amount in college history. This amount included the largest single grant ever received by Wake Tech - $3,965,670 from the US Department of Labor for its TechHire program in cybersecurity.
All 25 funded projects (100%) in FY 2015-16 were supportive of goals defined in the college’s strategic plan. The three-year benchmark average is 92%.
The Return on Investment (total grant dollars received divided by office operating budget) for FY 2015-16 was $31.69. The three-year benchmark is $20.43.
Since the Office of Sponsored Programs and Federal Relations was created in 2004, Wake Tech’s total receipts from competitive grant proposals through June 30, 2016 has been $37,037,185. Of that amount, $20,984,029 (57%) has been received during the past four years. Today, the college’s grants portfolio is valued at $21,641,758. Attachment 7—B1
Wake Technical Community College Grant Dollars Received FY 2004 – 2016
$9,000,000
$7,971,855 $8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000 $4,401,983 $4,486,154 $4,124,037 $4,000,000 $3,614,978
$3,000,000 $2,547,013 $2,527,601 $2,226,148 $2,118,766 $2,000,000 $1,522,540 $781,561 $1,000,000 $714,549
$0 2004- 2005- 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Prepared by: Richard W. Sullins, 06/30/16 Note: FY 2015-16 is Year-to-Date Attachment 7—E
SCHEDULED MEETINGS for January—December 2016
Board of Trustees’ Regularly Scheduled Meetings 9 a.m., Board Room, Montague Hall, Main Campus
Tuesday August 16 Tuesday October 18 Tuesday December 20
Board of Trustees’ Retreat
• Tuesday, September 20, 2016
2016 Wake Tech Events
WTCC Multi-Campus Tour • August, 9, 2016
RTP Groundbreaking Ceremony • August 10, 2016, RTP Site
WTCC Grant Awards Announcement (Congressman Price) • August 19, 2016, Main Campus
Speaker Engagement - Mr. Rick Kaglic, Senior Regional Economist, • September 27, 2016, SSB 213/214 (See attachment)
Culinary Art Showcase • November 29, 2016, Flavors/SSB Atrium, Main Campus
Commencement Exercises • December 10, 2016, ECPE, Main Campus, Raleigh, NC • May 6, 2017, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Excellence Awards • April 27, 2017, SSB Conference Center, Main Campus
2016 NCACCT Scheduled Meetings • NCACCT Leadership Seminar, September 7-9, 2016 Charlotte Marriott City Center, Charlotte, NC
• NCACCT Trustee Law/Legislative Seminar, March 29-31, 2017 Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, Raleigh, NC
2016 ACCT Scheduled Meetings • Annual Leadership Congress, October 5-8, 2016 Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA
Guest Speaker Mr. Rick Kaglic, Senior Regional Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., September 27, 2016 SSB 213/214 (followed by lunch at Flavors)
Sequence of Events
11:00 a.m. SVP Ryan introduces Mr. Rick Kaglic.
11:05 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Faculty, Staff, Students, and Public: - Principles of Macroeconomics (Dr. Kelly Markson, Professor, 60-student class) - Introduction to Business (Marny Rhodes, Instructor, 30- student class). - Open to faculty, staff, students and Board of Trustees . Question & Answer session; Dr. Scott presents gift bag
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Flavors with selected faculty and staff. Proposed guest list: - Dr. Scott - Rick Kaglic - Mr. Tom Looney, Chairman, Wake Tech Board of Trustees (TBD) - VP Dietrich - SVP Ryan - Mark Monsky, Assistant Professor, Economics - Marny Rhodes, Business Instructor - Marilyn Terrill
Attachment 7-E1
Trustee Meeting August 16, 2016
1 2 Military Advanced Education & Transition 06.20.2016-1 The feds are releasing $150 million in Department of Labor grants intended to develop tech talent – and $8 million of that has been allocated for training programs in North Carolina. According to a joint announcement from Vice President Joe Biden and DOL Secretary Tom Perez, the DOL is releasing $150 million for 39 partnerships across the country. The funds will go toward launching innovative training and placement programs to develop tech talent “as a way to keep and create jobs in local economies,” according to a statement released Monday by the White House. In addition to federal funding, grantees will leverage nearly $50 million in philanthropic, private and other funding dollars to contribute to their own local partnerships. Technology jobs pay one and a half times the average wage of private-sector jobs, the announcement notes. Local award winners: $4 million has been allocated to Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh. The money goes toward what’s being called Project SECURE, an initiative that also scored support from Wake County Economic Development, the Capital Area Workforce Development board and private sector employees such as IBM, which operates its largest campus from nearby Research Triangle Park. The program will work to prepare individuals for high-skill, high-demand jobs. $4 million of the sum has been allocated to James Sprunt Community College in the eastern North Carolina town of Kenansville. The cash will go toward the North Carolina TechHire Program, an initiative aimed at training 400 people including out-of-school minority youth, those from low-income backgrounds and single parents. The goal is to train people for positions as certified nursing assistants, pharmacy technicians, welders and IT data technicians by incorporating education and training with paid internships and job placements. According to a project description, NCTP hopes to “help these underrepresented groups gain entry into well-paying tech-related careers, as well as simultaneously helping employers identify and hire skilled workers."
3 http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/blog/techflash/2016/06/n-c-scores-8m-in-federal-tech-training-funds.html Triangle Business Journal 06.27.2016-1 RALEIGH, N.C. — Looking for a career in cybersecurity? Wake Tech can soon offer more help. Wake Tech, along with support from Wake County Economic Development and the Capital Area Workforce Development Board, plan to launch a program for "at least" 450 people to train for jobs in cybersecurity after winning a $3.9 million federal grant. "Major news," the community college tweeted - complete with a "high five" video clip from Conan. Wake tech's grant will fund "Project SECURE." The grant was among some $150 million announced Monday under the Obama Administration and U.S. Department of Labor's "TechHire" initiative. Another North Carolina program, this one in Kenansville, secured a $4 million grant. "Having a pipeline of tech talent can be an important factor in bringing new jobs to local economies, facilitating business growth, and lifting more local residents into the middle class," the White House said. "These grants will enable more communities to expand their own local tech sectors." Here's a summary of the Wake Tech program: Raleigh, North Carolina. Project SECURE: Training Youth and Workers in Cybersecurity to Meet Growing Demand ($3.9 million) With support from Wake County Economic Development, the Capital Area Workforce Development Board, and employers like IBM, Project SECURE aims to train at least 450 young adults and front-line workers with in-demand cybersecurity skills. Led by Wake Technical Community College, Project SECURE will work to prepare individuals for high-skill, high- demand jobs Here's a summary of the Kenansville program: Kenansville, NC. North Carolina TechHire: Hiring Minority Youth, Single Parents, NonNative Speakers and Other Disadvantaged Groups into Internships and Jobs ($4 million) The North Carolina TechHire Program (NCTP) aims to train 400 individuals, including out-ofschool minority youth, those from low-income backgrounds, and single parents, for jobs as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), pharmacy technicians, welders and IT data technicians. NCTP incorporate education and training with paid internships and job placements with participating employers in IT, advanced manufacturing and health care—helping individuals to overcome employment barriers and supporting employer goals. With a number of partnerships with local workforce investment boards, community colleges, local governments and employers, NCTP will be able to help these underrepresented groups gain entry into well-paying tech- related careers, as well as simultaneously helping employers identify and hire skilled workers.
4 http://wraltechwire.com/wake-tech-lands-3-9m-grant-to-train-450-for-cybersecurity-jobs/15812666/ WRALtechwire 06.28.2016-1 Most of the time, your 401(k) chugs along quietly, accumulating money and future benefits. But when it’s time to think about transferring your account to a new employer plan, you face a dizzying array of questions and considerations. These do’s and don’ts will help you roll over your 401(k) without getting seasick. Don’t get hung up on mastering the technicalities of this process, says Tom Rankin, business administration instructor for Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Worry less about the exact rules, and focus more on knowing how to access and look up the rules,” he says. “Understand the laws, but don’t memorize them, because they’re always changing. It’s more important to know the key questions to ask when you take a new job and when you are changing your account.” Do ask these basic but important questions of the new fund administrator, Rankin says: What are the fee structures? Low fees typically translate to higher returns. What is the employer match? How can you consistently escalate your 401(k) contributions to achieve your goals? Consider diverting a portion of each raise to your 401(k) account, Rankin says. “Keep it simple, and keep it automatic,” he says. Don’t forget to review your account to make sure you don’t have any outstanding loans or withdrawals you will have to pay back in full before you can accomplish the rollover. It’s easy to forget you are paying back a 401(k) loan if the repayment is automatically funneled from your paycheck, financial advisors say. Get in touch with the plan administrator and find out exactly what you need to do to restore the funds so the account qualifies for a rollover. To avoid loans against your account in the future, do insulate your 401(k) from emergencies by first seeding, then regularly feeding, a rainy day fund, Rankin says. This ensures you won’t be tempted to borrow against your 401(k) for routine situations, such as paying for a new refrigerator. Even a couple of thousand dollars can provide the buffer you need to shield your 401(k) from temptation, he says. Do integrate your 401(k) into your estate and disability plan, Rankin recommends. Your loved ones and heirs need to know how to access the account in case you are not able to manage it. Designate someone as the executor when you set up the new account. Don’t forget about prior spouses. As annoying as it may be, you may have to get a signature and releases from a former spouse to roll over your 401(k). Don’t overlook the special circumstances of owning company stock, says Mike Piershale, president of Piershale Financial Group in Crystal Lake, Illinois. In some circumstances, you might be able to claim special tax breaks if you own company stock, and Internal Revenue Service rules will probably require you to sell the company stock in a certain way. Make sure to scope out the long-term capital gains implications before making a move, Piershale says. “This typically applies to people who’ve been at the same company for at least five years and typically much longer,” he says. In fact, if you are rolling over the account because you are leaving a job you have had for a long time, take the time to review your portfolio diversification and your next stage of investing goals, Piershale adds. Don’t assume you must take the money with you when you move to a new employer, says Lenny Sanicola, senior practice leader with WorldatWork, a benefits association based in Scottsdale, Arizona. “You don’t have to take it out,” he says. You may want to leave the account with your current employer’s fund in the following scenarios: There is no 401(k) or equivalent plan at your new employer. You are going to start a company or become self-employed. You need to figure out how your retirement accounts mesh with those of your partner and where you may find efficiency. You need to take time to review your retirement and investing plans, options and goals before redirecting the 401(k). Take your time, Sanicola says, and don’t give in to your former employer’s promptings for closure. It’s much better to leave your 401(k) parked in a former employer’s plan than withdraw the money in a lump-sum distribution. That is the single biggest no-no, financial advisors agree. If you get a check for the funds, you will probably pay an early withdrawal penalty of as much as 10 percent, wiping out years of gains. The money will also probably be subject to regular income taxes, erasing even more gains. And the IRS will force your former employer to withhold 20 percent of the funds, which you can reclaim by filing special forms when you do your income tax return. “Keep your hands off the money,” Sanicola says.
5 U.S. News and World Report 07.01.2016-1 RALEIGH Wake Tech Community College has received a $3.9 million federal grant to train workers for jobs in fast- growing industries, including health care and cybersecurity. The grant, which is the largest in the school’s history, is from the U.S. Department of Labor’s TechHire program. The initiative is giving $150 million to support 39 public-private partnerships across the country to prepare workers for in-demand jobs. Wake Tech plans to train at least 450 people for jobs in health care, cybersecurity, manufacturing and financial services through Project SECURE – Supporting and Enhancing CyberSecurity through Upwardly-Mobile Retraining and Education. The school is partnering with the Capital Area Workforce Development Board, Wake County Economic Development, the city of Raleigh, the Durham Workforce Development Board and local businesses. “Project SECURE will strengthen the economy of our region and state by filling in-demand occupations within the information technology sector,” Anthony Caison, vice president of Wake Tech’s Workforce Continuing Education, wrote in an email. “It will eliminate barriers to training in networking and cybersecurity and provide qualified workers for prospective employers.” Participants will follow one of three program tracks that last four months. The first track will enroll those who have technical skills and work experience but can’t find a job. The second will provide job coaching and training for those who have skills but need on-the-job experience. The third and largest track will provide training and job preparation to those who lack technical skills and work experience. Participants who complete the program will receive industry-recognized certifications, Caison said. Technology firms IBM and HCL are among the companies partnering with Wake Tech to fill job openings. IBM will send 100 of its employees to receive additional training through Project SECURE. James Sprunt Community College in Duplin County is the only other North Carolina school to receive TechHire money. The college got $4 million and is partnering with Vidant Duplin Hospital and Goshen Medical Center to fill jobs such as nurses’ aides and phlebotomists. “(This program) will help those who have persistent barriers to employment and will help us get people back into the workforce,” said Lawrence Rouse, president of James Sprunt Community College. The school partnered with four other colleges to form the North Carolina TechHire Alliance. James Sprunt will focus on health care, Halifax Community College and Alamance Community College will focus on advanced manufacturing, and Vance-Granville Community College will focus on information technology.
6 http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article88259337.html News and Observer 07.07.2016-1 7 Triangle Business News 07.08.2016-1 8 http://www.ncheadlines.com/releases/wells-fargo-renews-support-for-entrepreneurship-at-wake-tech NC Headlines 07.12.2016-1 Story by Linnie Supall. Aired 07/14/12 Afternoon Newscasts.
RALEIGH - Tourism in Wake County continues to reach new heights. This week the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau reported record breaking numbers that more than 15 million visitors spent more than $2 billion in 2015. In an effort to meet the increasing demand to staff hotels, Wake Tech is promoting its START Hospitality Program. The 12-week intensive course teaches students everything they need to know about what it takes to have a successful career in the hospitality industry while getting a certification that can help them land a job. Many people who are in the process of changing careers have taken advantage of the program and the opportunities it provides. “We have a very interesting mix of people from the age of 18 all the way up to 65 to 70 year old. As long as you have the personality we will groom you to be the best in this business,” said Wake Tech’s START Hospitality Program Director Sameer Paw. The START Hospitality Program is offered every semester both online and on campus. It costs about $300 and includes textbooks.
9 http://www.twcnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2016/07/14/wake-tech-start-program-assists-with-hotel-staffing-needs-.html Time Warner Cable News 07.14.2016-1 Story aired 07/15/2016 Morning Newscasts. Wake Tech BLET Enrollment Officials with Wake Tech tell CBS North Carolina they see an increase of applicants in the basic law enforcement training program. Right now the Wake County Sheriff's Office is in the process of hiring 25 new recruits. The sheriff tells us they received 350 applications. Sheriff Harrison: “It takes a special person to be in law enforcement. somebody who's dedicated it's a calling. The pay's not good. But we do it because we love serving mankind.” There have been 49 recruits at Wake Tech so far this year and there is a new class starting soon.
10 WNCN 07.15.2016-1
Story by Anthony Wilson. Aired 07/18/2016 Noon & Evening Newscasts.
The reports of shots fired at police alarm the public and have officers across the nation on edge. Some, like Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, who is a gunshot survivor, say that's why the new indoor firing range at Wake Tech's Public Safety Campus is appreciated by those who put themselves in harm's way. "I can tell you from personal experience, training's what it's all about," Harrison said. "It saves lives and the more you train, it just comes natural." In 1972 during a traffic stop, Harrison said he had to grab the barrel of a gun pointed at his chest. "That saved my life. Instead of getting shot in the chest, I got shot in the hand," he said. Wake Tech's new facility also has a simulator for officers to help them prepare for the moment when they may have their guns drawn in real life. They know there are times when hand to hand combat's not an option. "I'm really excited about this, and I'm glad Wake Tech's leading the charge," Harrison said.
11 http://abc11.com/news/wake-tech-debuts-new-indoor-firing-range/1431485/ WTVD 07.18.2016-1 Story by Emma Wright. Aired Noon & Afternoon Newscasts.
RALEIGH, N.C. – After years of major improvements, Wake Technical Community College unveiled a new law enforcement training facility, which included an indoor gun range, on Monday. Since the facility first opened in 2009, the school has been adding onto the facility located on Chapanoke Road. The 35,000-square-foot facility will give officers access to a fire arms training simulation center, an indoor shooting range and a defensive tactics room. Following weeks of increased violence, training is one of the most important tools officers have to keep themselves and the public safe, said Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison. “I can tell you from personal experience that training is what it’s all about to save a life,” said Harrison. “The more you train, it just comes natural.” In the future, Wake Tech says they plan on adding an outdoor gun range.
12 http://wncn.com/2016/07/18/wake-tech-adds-indoor-gun-range-to-new-facility/ WNCN 07.18.2016-2 Story by Laura Leslie. Aired 07/18/2016 5:30pm Newscast.
One of the most striking things about the game is that it forces players to go outside and move around. You even have to walk to hatch eggs in the game. Some of you have been asking us - how does the game know where you are? And how does it decide what monsters you see? Brad Swearingen teaches game design at Wake Tech. A lot of his summer camp students are Pokemon Go players, and he is, too. He says the game works by using the GPS device in your smartphone to locate you on a real world map. “As you're walking down the streets you can actually see the streets located on your phone and it show you where you're walking.” Pokestops and gyms - the virtual places in the game - are map coordinates that match landmarks or places of interest, like this plaque at Nash Square. When a Pokemon pops up near you, the game's servers use your phone's camera to superimpose the monster on your actual surroundings - a function known as augmented reality. 9th graders Desmond Leake and Meadow Allen say that's the best part. “I think it's a really interesting game. It's a really great way to get people to go outside and explore their area around them I wish that more games would involve it.” Pokemon Go isn't the first augmented reality game, and it most certainly won't be the last, given its popularity. “Absolutely. This is huge. I read a statistic the other day that said Pokemon go has more users in one week than twitter has had since it's been around.” As for how the game decides which monsters to put into your augmented reality, even Swearingen can't say. “I have no idea. I know that I get a lot of certain ones which are kind of the lesser ones and then you really have to walk around for a long time before you get some of the nicer more powerful ones.” One thing to keep in mind - is DATA. This game uses a lot of it, and you have to be connected to its servers to play. If you're not on Wifi or a data plan with a cap, augmented reality could mean an augmented bill next month!
13 http://www.wral.com/how-to-get-started-playing-pokemon-go-/15859420/ WRAL 07.18.2016-3 Story by Linnie Supall. Aired 07/20/2016 Afternoon & Evening Newscasts.
WAKE COUNTY -- The future leaders of tomorrow are getting an inside look at the world of science this week. It’s a Wake Tech summer program called GRITS, which stands for "Girls Raised in the Sciences." The community college is hosting this week long summer camp that’s all about encouraging girls to explore the world of science and an up close look at the most cutting edge technology in math, science, and engineering. This hands-on, all-girls STEM camp introduces topics and activities within the science, technology, engineering and math fields. Campers have had the chance to explore concepts including the physics of rollercoasters, the science behind DNA analysis and Crime Scene Investigations (CSI), and 3D printing. From the physics of roller coasters to DNA analysis, every girl is walking away inspired. “I was the only person in my class who wanted to be an engineer. My friends would ask why not a cook? I said I didn’t want to be a cook because everything you're using right now was invented by an engineer and that's why I want to be an engineer,” said Stefanie Harper, a rising 7th grade student. Wake Tech has a wide variety of summer camps for kids ranging from photography, cake decorating, and public safety career courses.
14 http://www.twcnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2016/07/20/wake-tech-debuts-stem-summer-camp-geared-towards-girls-.html Time Warner Cable News 07.20.2016-1 When it comes to taking care of our hair, many of us just stick to the basics: a little shampoo and a little conditioner. But there are many factors that can cause damage to our hair and require a little extra attention be paid. Jack Ray, stylist and co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon in Raleigh, says hair grows about a half inch a month, which means that the ends of your hair have been on your head for a couple of years. “They have been subjected to a lot of damage: heat styling, environmental damage and natural oxidation. Typically, it shows mostly on the ends and hair around your hairline because the hair there is more fragile.” We talked to haircare professionals about what to keep in mind for maintaining good, healthy hair and asked for suggestions for the best haircare products. Haircuts Hairstylists recommend frequent haircuts, but just how often? According to Angela Barbour, assistant professor of cosmetology and esthetics at Wake Technical Community College, “It’s important to keep your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks to promote healthy-looking hair and to keep split ends off.” Ray recommends getting haircuts based on the length of your hair. “For short hair and pixie cuts, you should get your hair cut every four weeks,” he says. “Five weeks for mid-length hair and bobs. Six weeks for long hair. If your hair is well below your shoulders, eight weeks.” Haircare products The products you use can dramatically change your hair’s health, and some can actually do more harm than good. Most stylists recommend springing for professional quality products. “Drugstore products are high in alkaline and contain perfumes, which dries out the scalp and hair,” Barbour says. “They usually contain waxes, which weighs hair down and can make hair appear dull-looking.” Joel Warren, a colorist and the co-founder of Warren-Tricomi Salons in New York says “using professional quality haircare is imperative to your overall hair health. Today’s technology is so advanced that these professional quality options are really the smartest way to go. They’re formulated specifically for individual hair types and make a huge difference on hair.” Barbour agrees. “Professional hair products are always better than over-the-counter products,” she says. “Professional products are pH-balanced and designed to be gentle and have a higher concentration of healthy ingredients.” Professional products can also extend the life of chemical services and treatments, such as coloring, highlighting and relaxing. “If a client is spending money on color, highlights, relaxers and permanent waves, they should be using professional products to care for their hair,” says Barbour. Keep in mind that product needs may vary across the board for different hair types.
15 http://www.newsobserver.com/living/fashion/article91670967.html News and Observer 07.25.2016-1 WAKE TECH FOUNDATION BOARD WELCOMES LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS RALEIGH, N.C. (July 26, 2016) - Local business leaders Mary-Ann Baldwin, Mike Conlon, Samantha Hatem, and Walt Tippett have joined the board of directors of the Wake Tech Foundation. The new members were selected for their community leadership and commitment to the mission of the college. The Foundation Board has also named a new leadership team that includes Judy Fourie (chair), David Brownlee (chair-elect), and Pam Williams (treasurer). The Foundation’s executive director is Matt Smith.
Mary-Ann Baldwin is a vice president at Holt Brothers Construction, Inc., and executive director of the Holt Brothers Foundation, which supports the children of parents with cancer. She markets the firm’s four divisions, oversees business development, and raises money and awards grants for the Foundation. Baldwin has more than two decades of experience in marketing and communications. She has worked for the Carolina Hurricanes and the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and owned a business. She is an at-large member of the Raleigh City Council, chairs the city’s Transportation Committee, and is a member of the GoTriangle Board of Trustees. Baldwin is a community college alumna and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island.
Mike Conlon is CEO and majority owner of Affordable Communities Group (ACG), LLC, based in Cary, NC, which owns 35 manufactured home communities with more than 4,000 units in Alabama, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, and Ohio. Prior to ACG, Mike owned Southeast Financial, LLC, based in Orlando, FL, where he rehabbed and sold affordable apartment complexes yielding more than $70 million in proceeds. In the 1990s, Mike grew a financial planning broker- dealership from $1.2 million in gross revenue to more than $40 million in five years. He also owned a financial planning practice that he grew to more than $100 million in assets. Mike received his law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1990.
Samantha Hatem works in public relations for Empire Eats restaurant group, where she oversees social media and some restaurant marketing. She is also a freelance writer for Walter magazine. Hatem is a graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in English and has an MBA from Northeastern University with a concentration in international marketing. She worked for 20 years as a newspaper reporter, the last 10 at The News & Observer. Hatem is pursuing a Culinary Arts diploma at Wake Tech. She is an active member of the Junior League of Raleigh and serves on the boards of SAFEchild and the Alexander Family YMCA.
Walt Tippett is a partner in the Raleigh office of Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard. He earned undergraduate and law degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill. He staffed a standing joint committee of the U.S. Congress and worked as a barrister’s research assistant in Lincoln’s Inn, London. Tippett serves primarily as legal counsel to privately- held businesses in real estate, construction, and development. He is regularly named among Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” and honored in the “Best Lawyers in America” guide. He serves on the board of directors for Wake Education Partnership.
Other board members are: Doug Ball, Nathan Becker, David Campbell, Clymer Cease, Tom Cline, Linda Coleman, Mike Desmond, Allin Foulkrod, Larry Hamilton, Jill Heath, Kirk Mader, Cesar Merlos, Arne Morris, Tom Murry, Joan Myers, Andy Penry, Patricia Poe, John Saparilas, Kent Thompson, and Joe Trabocco.
16 NC Headlines 07.26.2016-1 17 Triangle Business News 08.03.2016-1 18 http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2016/08/10/wake-tech-breaking-ground-on-rtp-campus.html Triangle Business News 08.10.2016-1 Story by Linnie Supall & Rob Wu. Aired 08/10/2016 Morning and Afternoon Newscasts.
MORRISVILLE, N.C. – Wednesday was a big day for Wake Tech Community College. The school broke ground on its sixth campus. Wake Tech is already the largest community college in the state and the school continues to grow. This 21st-century learning environment will focus on advanced, highly-technical programs aimed at bringing specialized workforce training to corporations in Research Triangle Park and throughout Wake County. Phase one of the project will have the capacity to serve more than 1,300 students and is expected to be complete by spring 2018. Wake Tech President Dr. Stephen Scott was joined by Gov. Pat McCrory and other dignitaries for the event.
19 http://www.twcnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2016/08/10/wake-technical-community-college-breaking-ground-on-sixth- campus.html Time Warner Cable News 08.10.2016-2
Story by Anthony Wilson. Aired 08/10/2016 Noon and 5pm Newscasts. WAKE COUNTY (WTVD) -- Wake Technical Community College broke ground on its sixth campus Wednesday. The new facility is going up in the Research Triangle Park area on Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville. The community college is the largest in the state - already serving 70,000 students - but the new location will offer a higher education option to more people in western Wake County. It will be 28 acres, and plans call for the campus to accommodate 1,350 students, a three story building, and 720 parking spaces. The campus is expected to open in 2018 - offering instruction in computer programming, business administration and other technical programs. The governor, the Town of Morrisville's mayor, the chair of Wake Tech's Board of Trustees and county commissioners all took part in Wednesday's groundbreaking. "Demand has exploded for skilled resources in our region and in our country," said Wake Tech Board of Trustees Chair Thomas Looney. "This campus was created to fulfill those demands. To drive sustained economic development and provide high paying jobs for the citizens of Wake County." Governor Pat McCrory said the technical instruction available at the campus once phase one is completed will have a ripple effect across North Carolina. "This is going to help us recruit new industries, not just to RTP, but to the entire region, and the entire state," he said. The governor added that graduates of the new campus will help make the state's computer systems more secure.
20 http://abc11.com/education/wake-tech-breaks-ground-on-6th-campus/1464092/ WTVD 08.10.2016-3 Story by Lauren Haviland. Aired 08/10/2016 Noon and 6pm Newscasts.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK (WNCN) – Gov. Pat McCrory helped Wake Tech break ground on a new campus Wednesday in Research Triangle Park. The RTP campus will be the College’s sixth campus and ninth site in Wake County. Mark Stohlman, mayor of Morrisville, joined McCrory along with Wake Tech President Stephen Scott at the ground breaking. “This is a win-win because the companies helped Wake Tech design its programs of study. When students come out of Wake Tech, they hit the ground running for companies and they’re ready to productive from day one,” Scott said. The new RTP campus will focus on advanced, highly-technical programs to bring customized workforce training to corporations in Wake County. It is scheduled to open Spring 2018. Phase one of the RTP campus will cover 28 acres and will serve 1,350 students with a three-story instructional building and 720 parking spaces.
21 http://wncn.com/2016/08/10/wake-tech-to-break-ground-on-rtp-campus/ WNCN 08.10.2016-4 Story Aired 08/10/2016 4pm Newscast. Wake Tech Groundbreaking Wake Tech broke ground on it’s new campus in Morrisville. The RTP campus will offer a number of programs, including business analytics, computer programming, and business administration. It will be the school's 6th location.
22 WRAL 08.10.2016-5 Story Aired 08/10/2016 Afternoon Radio Newscasts. Wake Tech Expansion Governor Pat McCrory and other officials broke ground today on a new campus for Wake Technical Community College. Classes at the Morrisville campus will focus on information technology and business analytics. Wake Tech President Stephen Scott says the programs are designed in collaboration with Research Triangle Park employers to help mid-career workers learn new jobs skills: “There are so many changes coming in the economy that people keep retraining all the time.” The $47 million expansion is funded by a bond Wake County voters approved 4 years ago. The new campus is slated to open in 2018.
23 http://wunc.org/post/wake-techs-beltline-center-offers-advanced-tech-training-local-manufacturing-workers WUNC 08.10.2016-6 Attachment 8
SGA Report
The Wake Tech Student Government Association has been very active this summer. We held senator interviews and opened applications for Eagle Production members. We have had great additions of outstanding and diverse student representatives to the SGA team. As part of that process, we have had our third annual leadership conference for student leaders from different Wake Tech clubs and organizations. We had the Student Government, Eagle Production members, Student Ambassadors, Orientation Leaders, Pathways 3MP representatives, and Fostering Bright Futures students attend. We also had, for the first time, DSS students participate in the conference. The conference was an overwhelming success that was enjoyed by all participants. To cap off our summer, we had a leadership retreat for our SGA and Eagle Production members at Franks Cinebowl and Grille. In addition, the SGA executive board has also met with Dr. Stephen Scott, SVP Rita Jerman, and AVP Kevin Brown to discuss the plans for the upcoming academic year to align the SGA goals with those of the college. Looking towards the fall semester, we have a variety of activities planned for welcome week. Those activities include: A planner giveaway on Wednesday, August 17th on Main, North, and the Perry Health Science campuses
Also on Main campus: • A popcorn day on Thursday, August 18th • A “Flashback Friday” prize giveaway on Friday, August 19th • “It’s Sweet to be Back” candy giveaway on Monday, August 22nd • And a “Tasty Tuesday” free hotdog lunch on Tuesday, August 23rd
The North campus welcome week activities include: • A “Know Where to Go” scavenger hunt on Wednesday, August 17th • A “Pop and Stop” popcorn giveaway on Thursday, August 18th • An “Eagles Back to School” celebration on Friday, August 19th • And an “SGA Backyard Barbeque” on Friday, August 26th
Finally on the Perry Health Science campus, the welcome week activities include:
• An “I Got In” welcome breakfast on Wednesday, August 17th
Attachment 9--B
Title: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Number: PPM will complete, if new Responsible Office: Human Resources Originally Issued: PPM will complete
Last Revised Date: TITLE OF THE POLICY Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
PURPOSE OF THE POLICY The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), and various state laws prohibit discrimination in employment practices of almost all employers, including Wake Technical Community College. These laws also require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for a position.
APPLICABILITY All job applicants and employees
POLICY STATEMENT Wake Technical Community College is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and will take all necessary measures to prevent discrimination on the basis of disability. The College will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in any employment practice or any terms or conditions of employment, including application for employment, hiring, promotions and advancement, job assignments, leaves of absence, transfers, layoffs, demotions, discipline, discharge, compensation, benefits, training, or any other employment actions.
When needed, the College will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with known disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. Employment opportunities will not be denied to an otherwise qualified applicant or employee because of the need for a reasonable accommodation due to a disability. Requests for accommodations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The College may require documentation to establish that the employee has a disability.
Motion #7
Upon motion by , seconded by
the Board approved the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA), which prohibits discrimination in employment practices for all employers with 15
or more employees.
Please note: Printing this document may make it obsolete. For the latest version of this policy always check the policies website at www.waketetech.edu
Form 1391 (6-6-13) LW Attachment 9--B1
TITLE OF THE POLICY ADA Reasonable Accommodations in Employment Policy
I. PURPOSE OF THE POLICY The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), and various state laws prohibit discrimination in employment practices of almost all employers, including Wake Technical Community College. These laws also require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for a position.
II. POLICY STATEMENT Wake Technical Community College is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment for qualified individuals with disabilities. While many individuals with disabilities may be able to work without accommodation, other qualified individuals may find that their disabilities are barriers to employment. The College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and job applicants with disabilities.
In accordance with the ADA and the ADAAA, the College will provide accommodations directly related to performing the essential functions of a job, competing for a position, or enjoying equal benefits and privileges of employment to applicants and employees with disabilities. The accommodation process may be an ongoing one, as an employee’s condition or position description may change overtime. Opportunities will not be denied to an otherwise qualified applicant or employee because of the need for a reasonable accommodation due to his or her disability. Requests for accommodations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The College may require documentation to establish that the employee has a disability.
The College will work with applicants and employees to identify appropriate and effective reasonable accommodations in given situations. An approved accommodation may not be the most expensive or ideal accommodation, or the specific accommodation requested by the individual. The College will not provide a reasonable accommodation if the accommodation would result in undue hardship to the business of the College or if the employee, even with reasonable accommodation(s), poses a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or any other person.
Motion #8
Upon motion by , seconded by , the Board approved
the Reasonable Accommodation Policy.
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Form 1391 (6-6-13) LW Attachment 9--A
Attachment 11
Motion #9
Upon motion by______, seconded ______, the Board adjourned the meeting at______(time).