Community and Technical College at WVU Tech
Institutional Board of Advisors Meeting
Friday, March 14, 2008
Minutes

Members Present:Barry Crist, Tom Dover, Gloria Flowers, Rich Hall, Corky Harvey, Barry Holstein, Lisa Mize, Karen Price, Brenda See, Sally Smith
Members Participating by Phone:Talmadge Hager
Members Absent:Mary Gibson, Anita Caldwell-Holt, Ralph Sevy, Keith Spangler
Others Present:Jo Harris, Kristin Mallory, Jack Nuckols, Cathy Aquino, Jeanne Smith
  1. Chair Smith convened the meeting at 9:05.
  2. The minutes of November 9, 2007, were approved.
  3. College Reports
    1. President’s Report

      President Harris focused discussion on HB 3215 which stipulates that all administratively linked community and technical colleges will abolish their Board of Advisors and establish a Board of Governors. Discussion regarding division of assets and liabilities, the college name, and transition planning must be made over the next year.

      President Harris expressed appreciation to board members who lobbied for the CTC during the recent legislative session.
    2. Printing Technology Report

      Jack Nuckols provided a handout to the board and discussed recent changes and improvements to the Printing Department and the Publishing Innovation Center.
    3. Institutional Compact Review

      The Board was provided with the evaluation results of the Institutional Compact by the West Virginia Council. The college received a rating of “good.”
  4. Report from WVU Board of Governors

    Chair Smith discussed the last BOG meeting, noting that a lengthy executive session was held. No major action was taken affecting the CTC.
  5. Scheduled Subjects
    1. Academic
      1. General Education Curriculum Changes

        Dr. Mallory provided the board with a draft of the General Ed curriculum changes resulting from Tech’s merger with WVU. Board input was requested.
      2. ii.Quarterly Strategic Plan Update

        Dr. Mallory presented the latest quarterly benchmark report for the strategic plan. Discussion was held on adding more online and evening courses for nontraditional students.
    2. Administrative
      1. Vice President for Business Affairs Report

        Cathy Aquino, Tech Comptroller, presented a report from Lisa Lively, Chief Financial Officer. As of December 31, 2007, revenues and expenditures are on target with the budget plan. Information was also provided on the effects of new accounting standards.
      2. Action Item: Tuition and Fees

        Based on increases being made in student financial aid, the necessity for salary increases, and the unknown cost factors of the recent legislation, it was moved by Tom Dover and seconded by Corky Harvey that tuition and fees be increased by 4.5 percent. The motion passed and the recommendation will be forwarded to the WVU Board of Governors for their consideration.
  6. Board Membership

    Chair Smith led discussions regarding Board of Governors membership. Members suggested approaching individuals from manufacturing, the chemical, coal, and energy industries, homeland security, and communications companies in the region.
  7. Adjournment

    The meeting was adjourned at 11:00.



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