Community and Technical College at WVU Tech
Institutional Board of Advisors Meeting
April 6, 2006
Minutes

1. Welcome
   The meeting was convened at 4:05.
2. Approval of Minutes
   Minutes from the last three meetings were approved as distributed.
3. College Reports (Harris)
   1. A PowerPoint presentation was provided noting 2005-06 highlighting the CTC the highest graduation rate in the state, two percent increase in headcount, 96% licensure passing rate, 81% of graduate placement in state, 18,000 contact hours in workforce development, $900,000 in grants and external funds, and CCSSE recognition.
   2. HB 4690 was explained, noting that Tech will become a division of WVU in July 2007. The CTC will remain independently accredited. LOCEA wants a report in November regarding CTC governance, name, and delivery of services. Board input will be sought.
4. Report from WVU Board of Governors (Dover)
   1. Major issues - The South Charleston Technology Park and WVU will move forward with the property donation in South Charleston. Members of the IBOA who had toured the facility gave a positive report, saying there is good potential for classrooms and labs.
   2. The WVU Board approved a 4.75% tuition increase for CTC. It will now go to the Council.
5. Scheduled Subjects
   1. Academic
      1. Motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the Program Approval Rule that had been posted for a 30-day comment period.
      2. Motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the Medical Transcription On-line certificate program.
   2. Administrative
      1. Report of Vice President for Business Affairs (Kerby) CTC is ahead in revenues; however, it is the result of grant funding. There was a $100,000 reduction in fee revenue which was partially offset by a reduction in expenditures. Salary increases are anticipated in October and the chargeback rate to the four-year institution will go up from 29.9% to 31% next fiscal year, which will impact the budget. A question was raised about the equity of chargebacks since CTC students pay less tuition
   3. Board Items
      1. Election of Officers
         1. Results: Tom Dover, Chair, Talmadge Hager, Vice Chair, Nancy Giacomo, Secretary
      2. Committee Appointments - Master Plan Committee will include T. Hager, S. Valentine, R. Sevy, J. King, and T. Dover.
      3. Revised By-laws - A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the revised by-laws presented (quorum change).
6. Follow-up from Previous Meetings
   1. Vice President/Academic Dean Position - The Board discussed the “second-in-command” position and approved the title of “Vice President” for the vacancy.
   2. Master Plan - The committee was charged to resume work following legislative outcomes.
7. New BusinessThe new members were sworn into office.
8. Input from Committee Members
   1. Karen Price addressed the partnership with the Manufacturing Association. WVMA will collaborate with the CTC to offer training in National Electrical Code and PLCs.
   2. B. President Harris distributed a packet of information from the marketing director.
   3. President Harris announced that Dr. Frank Gourley is retiring in July.
   4. SGA is sponsoring Tech night at the WV Power.
   5. A board member inquired about personal liability in case CTC is involved in a legal suit. Dr. Harris will ask legal counsel to comment.
9. For Your Information
   1. The Integrated Strategic Plan Update was distributed to members.
   2. Upcoming Events Calendar for April and May was distributed.
10. Adjournment
    Meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.