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OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 1, 2012 ~ MINUTES A meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in the Board Room, Administration Hall, on the Owens Community College Toledo Campus. Call to Order – Chair Diana Talmage called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and directed that the record show that the meeting was held in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3358 and the policies of the Board of Trustees. Roll Call – Roll call was taken, and the following members were present: David Habegger, Allan Libbe, Ronald McMaster, R J Molter, William Takacs and Diana Talmage (6). Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Trustees – The minutes of the April 10, 2012, regular meeting were reviewed. The Chair declared the minutes approved as written. Interim President’s Report – John Satkowski, Interim President, presented his activity report for the month of April. He highlighted meetings focused on areas of collaboration of cost efficiencies and opportunities for workforce training. Office of the Provost Report – Renay Scott, Vice President/Provost, reported on the College having its first Fulbright Scholar in Residence from Tajikistan, who will reside in the School of Business entrepreneurship and international business programs. The College also hosted its first open house showcasing the Toledo Campus including the academic programs, instructional and athletic facilities, which provided more than 800 prospective students and guests with opportunities to meet faculty, advisors and recruiters. The open house for the Findlay Campus is scheduled in June. She reported that the Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic program received notification of initial accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The School of Nursing RN program is looking forward to the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission visit in January 2013 to confirm the self- study. Dr. Scott closed her report with comments on the college-wide professional development Connections Now Noel Levitz training for employees and the importance of nurturing service relationships and meeting the needs of students. Facilities/Capital Improvements Report – Michael McDonald, Associate Vice President, Operations, reported on the project schedule for the summer including the design and planning of Heritage Hall, high bays and Kingsley Hall, with an estimated construction period beginning, fall semester 2012 through 2013; water mitigation in Administration Hall; the heating loop in Math Science building; the demolition of the tech modular building and the old greenhouses; repairs to campus parking lots; ventilation improvements for the art studios in Center for Fine and Performing Arts; a photovoltaic array at the Center for Emergency Preparedness; a new roof for Facilities Services building; the expansion of the occupational therapy laboratory in Health Technologies Hall; the additions of a mathematics laboratory in Transportation Technologies building and a dental assisting laboratory in Bicentennial Hall; and the return of the Tracy Road training building from Lake High School. On the Findlay Campus the project docket includes the relocation of offices for Admissions; expansion of the Child Care Center; addition of a half-mile path for walkers and joggers; the installation of an information technology help window; and regrading the campus grounds for drainage improvements. Owens Experience Report – James Perry, Associate Professor, Mathematics, presented on redesigning the math program utilizing the emporium model to help students become ready for college-level math. He invited a student who is now a peer mentor and assists in the mathematics laboratory to comment on her experience through the program. Dr. Perry commented on the plans to install a 44-seat mathematics laboratory in Transportation Technologies building, and he acknowledged the guidance of Tamara Williams, Associate Vice Provost, Academic Services and Retention, and the assistance received through the Gateway to College program. He closed by commenting on the fulfillment that teaching provides, as students discover that they can succeed in math. Report on Open Positions – Jack Witt, Vice President, Human Resources, presented the open positions report, and he commented on the ongoing employment-related activities including 10 new positions and 12 replacement positions, with 3 employment recommendations being made for today’s meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Talmage announced an executive session for discussion of property, pending court action with general counsel, matters of collective bargaining, the appointment of public officials and the personnel contracts of individuals. Dr. McMaster made a motion to adjourn to executive session as specified. Mr. Libbe seconded the motion, and the Chair called for a roll call vote. Roll Call: David Habegger, yea; Allan Libbe, yea; Ronald McMaster, yea; R J Molter, yea; William Takacs, yea; and Diana Talmage, yea (6). Due to a conflict of interest during executive session, Mr. Takacs withdrew during the discussion on collective bargaining matters. Upon return from executive session, roll call was taken, and the following members were present: David Habegger, Allan Libbe, Ronald McMaster, R J Molter, William Takacs and Diana Talmage (6). RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Resignations, Terminations and Leaves of Absence for Non-Bargaining Unit Personnel: RESOLUTION 2012-05-01-09 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Interim President to accept the resignation of Stephanie Eccleston, Financial Aid Information Systems Administrator, effective May 4, 2012, for personal reasons be approved by the Board of Trustees. Mr. Molter made a motion to approve the resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Libbe. Following a voice vote, the motion was adopted. Employment of Non-Bargaining Unit Personnel: RESOLUTION 2012-05-01-01 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Interim President to employ the following persons, in compliance with affirmative action guidelines established by the College, be approved by the Board of Trustees: NAME: Megan Johnson ADDRESS: Perrysburg, OH EDUCATION: Bachelor of Education, with a major in Integrated Social Studies, from Bowling Green State University EXPERIENCE: Currently working as a Testing Assistant (part-time) at Owens Community College ASSIGNMENT: Specialist, Testing Services (Learning Centers and Community Testing) NAME: John Potts ADDRESS: Waterville, OH EDUCATION: Bachelor of Education, with a major in Education, from The University of Toledo EXPERIENCE: Five years experience as a manager ASSIGNMENT: Manager, Facilities/Maintenance NAME: Ashley Thomas ADDRESS: Toledo, OH EDUCATION: Graduate of Roy C. Start High School EXPERIENCE: Seven years experience in customer service ASSIGNMENT: Specialist, Customer Service and Data NAME: Brenda Woo ADDRESS: Toledo, OH EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Business, with a major in Business Administration, from The University of Toledo EXPERIENCE: Ten years experience as an administrative assistant ASSIGNMENT: Administrative Assistant, Health Professions Pathways (Grant-funded) Mr. Habegger made a motion to approve the resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Takacs. Following a voice vote, the motion was adopted. Dr. McMaster made a motion to postpone recommendation 2012-05-01-02 to the next regular meeting, which was seconded by Mr. Libbe. Following a voice vote, the motion was adopted. Individual Personnel Action (Owens Faculty Association): RESOLUTION 2012-05-01-03 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Interim President to award a contract to the non-tenured bargaining unit member listed below be approved by the Board of Trustees. DUTY CONTRACT NAME TITLE DAYS LENGTH Dejah Rubel Cataloger 260 Days 2012-2013 Mr. Takacs made a motion to approve the resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Habegger. Following a voice vote, the motion was adopted. Individual Personnel Action (Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Staff): RESOLUTION 2012-05-01-04 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Interim President to award contracts to the members of the non-bargaining unit staff listed below be approved by the Board of Trustees. DUTY CONTRACT NAME TITLE DAYS LENGTH Yolanda Houle Advisor, Veterans Services 260 Days 2012-2013 James Jackson Specialist, Gateway to College and Lead 260 Days 2012-2013 Student Resource (Grant-Funded) Mariann Reiter Manager, Procurement 131 Days 07/01/12 - 12/31/12 Mr. Libbe made a motion to approve the resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Molter. Following a voice vote, the motion was adopted. Spring Semester 2012 Candidates for Graduation: RESOLUTION 2012-05-01-05 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Interim President to approve the listing of candidates for graduation effective Spring Semester 2012 as presented in Appendix I, contingent upon said candidates having met all necessary requirements for graduation, be approved by the Board of Trustees. Mr. Molter made a motion to approve the resolution, which was seconded by Dr. McMaster. Chair Talmage commented that there are 803 candidates for graduation. Following a voice vote, the motion was adopted. Conferral of Honorary Degree: RESOLUTION 2012-05-01-06 WHEREAS, Andrea R. Price, who is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Mercy Hospital and Health Services, Northern Region, has graciously agreed to be the keynote speaker of the 46th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony of Owens