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Halifax Community College Board of Trustees
Minutes August 25, 2015
Board of Trustees Present: Trustee Michael Felt, Chair
Trustee Mary Mebane, Vice Chair Trustee Donna Clements Trustee Bettie Cofield Trustee J. Deans Eatman Trustee Stanly Edwards Trustee Rachel Hux Trustee Scott Richardson Trustee Marie Robinson Trustee John Smith Trustee Ruel Solomon Trustee Sammy Webb Trustee Bernella DeLaMora
Board of Trustees Absent: None Others Present: Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr., President/CEO
Dr. Deryl Davis-Fulmer, Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Dianne Barnes Rhoades, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director the Foundation Mr. Daniel Lovett, Director of Title III Program Dr. Barbara Hasty, Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Managements Dr. Adriane Leché, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Assessment Dr. Warren Haynes, Dean of Workforce and Economic Development Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter, Northampton County Superintendent Ms. Tara Keeter, Director of Financial Aid Gary Redding, English Instructor Nichole Pitchford, Administrative Assistant Ray Renn, Automotive Instructor
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Amber Sandeford, Nursing Instructor Angela Allen-Blaine, Nursing Instructor Kimberly Mack, Executive Assistant to the President
Call to Order Chair Bernella DeLaMora called the Halifax Community College Board of Trustees meeting to order on August 25, 2015 at 10:00 am in the president’s conference room at Halifax Community College, Dr. Phillip W. Taylor Complex, Weldon, NC 27890. Trustee Quorum President Griffin express to the chair that all trustees were in place. A quorum was met. Invocation Trustee Smith gave the invocation. Swearing In of New Board of Trustees Members Kimberly Mack, Executive Assistant to the President and NC Notary gave the oath of office to J. Deans Eatman and Scott Richardson. Mr. Eatman was appointed by the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District to serve from August 4, 2015-June 30, 2019, and Mr. Richardson was appointed by the Halifax County Board of Commissioners to serve from August 3, 2015-June 30, 2019. Trustee Rachel Hux was reappointed by the Governor to serve another term, which is July 1, 2015-June 30, 2019. She had already taken her oath by a representative from the NC Office of the Governor. Nominating Committee Report Trustee Donna Clements served as the chair of the nominating committee. Also, on that committee were Trustee Bettie Cofield and Trustee John Smith. She reported that the committee met on August 6, 2015 at 9:00 am in the president’s conference room. After giving equal consideration to all members of the board, the nominating committee gave the following recommendations: Chair-Trustee Michael Felt, Vice Chair-Trustee Mary Mebane, and Secretary-Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr., President/CEO.
Election of Chair Trustee Clements opened the floor for nominations of chair. She stated that the committee recommended Trustee Michael Felt. There were no other nominations, and Trustee Smith made the motion to closed nominations. Trustee Cofield seconded the motion. The motion carried. Trustee Michael Felt was elected chair.
Election of Vice Chair Trustee Clements opened the floor for nominations of Vice Chair. She stated that the committee recommended Trustee Mary Mebane. There were no other nominations, and Trustee Felt made the motion to closed nominations. Trustee Cofield seconded the motion. The motion carried. Trustee Mary Mebane was elected vice chair.
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Election of Secretary Trustee Clements opened the floor for nominations of secretary. She stated that the committee recommended President Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. There were no other nominations. Trustee Edwards made the motion to close the nominations. Trustee Felt seconded the motion. The motion carried. President Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. was elected to secretary.
Comments from the Chair, Michael Felt
Chairman Felt thanked Trustee Clements for a great report. He also stated that it was an honor and a privilege to serve as chair. He thanked Ms. DeLaMora for her contributions. He also discussed the agenda, so that the new trustees would have some understanding of the agenda.
Presentation to Trustees Going Off the Board President Griffin presented Chair Bernella DeLaMora with a plaque for her service. She served from 1995-2000 & 2003-2015. She also served as chair for two terms. After the presentation, Ms. DeLaMora gave remarks. She thanked everyone for their service to Halifax Community College. Also, she thanked her family and Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe for their support. Mr. James “Ray” Barmer will also receive a plaque for his years of service to the Board. It will be given to him at a later time, since he was not present. Adoption of the Agenda Trustee Edwards made the motion to adopt today’s agenda. Trustee Cofield seconded the motion. The motion carried. Introduction of Visitors Everyone present introduced themselves. Also, the new employees were introduced. They were as follows: Gary Redding, English Instructor, Nichole Pitchford, Administrative Assistant, Ray Renn, Automotive Instructor, Amber Sandeford, Nursing Instructor, and Angela Allen-Blaine, Nursing Instructor. Ethics Statement Chairman Felt read the ethics statement. There were no conflicts of interest. Trustee Business Consent Agenda
Chairman Felt asked if there was any discussion on the consent agenda items. There was no discussion. Trustee Smith made the motion to approve the consent agenda, which included the approval of the following:
• Minutes from the June 30, 2015 regular meeting • Addition to the HCC Board of Trustees Bylaws, Article 1 Section 2: The Chair of the Board
of Trustees shall have the authority to determine if the members have a justifiable
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excuse. If granted, the member’s attendance in the official minutes will be reflected as an excused absence.
• Addition to the HCC Board of Trustees Bylaws, Article V, Section 4: A trustee shall be deemed in actual attendance at a meeting of the Board of Trustees, if that trustee participates in the meeting through the use of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. Trustee Robinson seconded the motion. The motion carried. Committee Reports Academic Committee-No Report Buildings and Grounds-No Report Finance-No Report
Personnel and Student Services-Trustee Edwards reported that the Personnel and Student Services Committee met on August 20, 2015. During the meeting, Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter, Superintendent of Northampton County Schools, shared with the committee the proposed Cooperative Innovative High School Design Model Partnership between Halifax Community College and Northampton County Schools. Trustee Edwards introduced Dr. Smith-Woofter to everyone present. Afterwards, she gave the same presentation to the full board. There was some dialog and questions were answered. Trustee Edwards made the motion to accept the partnerships with Northampton County Schools and gave signing authority to the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Robinson seconded the motion. The motion carried. Also, the Personnel and Student Services Committee reported that during their meeting, they discussed the Title IX Policy. Everyone was mailed the policy prior to the meeting for review. Dr. Hasty, Dean of Students Services and Enrollment Manager, stated that every school is the nation has to have this policy. She had been working on the policy for the last 3 months, and Ms. Margaret Murga, Human Resources Director, will be the Coordinator. Ms. Murga will be getting additional training on Title IX and will train faculty, staff, and administration on campus. Trustee Clements made the motion to approve the Title IX policy. Trustee Mebane seconded the motion. The motion carried. Chairman Comments and Announcements Committees-Chairman Felt asked the trustees to let him or Kim Mack know, if they are interested in serving on a committee. He will be making appointments soon.
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Presidents Report
President’s Comments-President Griffin informed the Board of several items during his comments. Some of the items were as follows: He reminded everyone that SGA elections were September 17th, and the SGA President will be taking his seat on the Board at the September Board meeting. President Griffin provided an update on enrollment in the daycare center and that HCC was selected to participate in the Aspen Institute. He provided the Board with thank you notes he received from various speaking engagements or events he attended. He also received a thank you note from the family of the Late Gloria Hendricks, former accounts payable technician, for the flower and brick purchased by the faculty, staff, and administration when she passed. Also in his report, he shared the ad for the ACCT Gala from HCC for winning the Southern Regional ACCT Equity Award, provided a grants update, recognized A.A.S. Early Childhood Education Degree Program for obtaining the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation, and gave an update on the NAACLS Accreditation. Sherida Gholston, Director of Student Support Services and President Griffin, presented a check present to the Board for the Student Support Services grant in the amount of $1,647,110. (More details will be attached to this report in Appendix A.) Academic Affairs 1. Enrollment Update-Dr. Deryl Davis-Fulmer, Vice President of Academic Affairs,
provided an update on enrollment. As of this morning, enrollment was 1161. Enrollment was also broken down by the board in various comparisons.
2. Update on Default Prevention Management Plan-Ms. Tara Keeter, Director of Financial Aid, updated the Board of Trustees on the process of trying to get the loan default rate under 30.
3. Update on Gear Up Completion Ceremony-Dr. Fulmer provided the Board with the graduation totals from the Gear Up Completion program. While 25 registered for the program, only 16 students actually participated. Of those 16, 13 completed the program. The program gave them a head start with college credits, and all the students thought it was a great experience. The program at HCC was a pilot program.
Administrative Services 1. Financial Report FY 14-15 State Expenditures through June 30, 2015 and through
July 31, 2015-Ms. Debra Smith, Vice President of Administrative Services, provided the financial report on local funds, state funds, and the Centre funds.
Institutional Advancement 1. Tentative 2015-2016 Calendar of Events and Lyceum Series of Events-Dr. Dianne
Rhoades, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director to the Foundation, shared with the Board of Trustees a tentative 2015-2016 Calendar of
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Events. She encouraged everyone to attend as many events as they could, but particularly encouraged everyone to attend the 500 Building naming ceremony. The building will be named after HCC’s second president, Elton Newbern, Jr. Also, HCC’s Annual Golf Tournament is coming up, and she encouraged everyone to attend and sponsor teams.
2. Brick by Brick Campaign Update-Dr. Rhoades provided an update on funds raised in the Brick by Brick campaign. The new total for funds raised is $9,370.00.
3. Foundation Updates-Dr. Rhoades informed the Board that scholarships were awarded this month for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016. The fall and spring awards totaled $62,350.00. The audit has been completed. A representative from the State Board of Auditors was scheduled to attend the next foundation meeting on Aug. 27th to give a report.
Approval of the President’s Report Trustee Edwards made the motion to approve the president’s report. Trustee Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Adjournment Trustee Eatman made the motion to adjourn. Trustee Edwards seconded the motion. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 am.
Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr., President/CEO
Michael G. Felt, Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Appendix A
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HCC holds GEAR UP for College Success - Summer Bridge Program
Area Health Education Center Visit Dr. Debby P. Futrell, Dr. Warren, Newton, Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr.
Students complete HCC Certified Nurse Aide course
New student orientation sessions for fall 2015 held at HCC
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SGA Elections
September 17, 2015
The newly elected SGA President will take his/her seat on the Board of Trustees at the
September 29, 2015 regular meeting.
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Halifax Community College has been selected as an Aspen Institute Roadmap to Excellenceinstitution. Our of 58 community colleges in NC, HCC was one of 8 chosen.
Aspen states “Over the past decade, North Carolina’s community colleges have collectivelypursued student-focused reform and capacity-building strategies. Through collaborative effortsin partnership with Achieving the Dream, the Developmental Education Initiative, the StudentSuccess Leadership Institute and Completion by Design, many of the state’s communitycolleges have worked together to make significant advances in student outcomes whilemaintaining their long-standing commitment to open access”.
This project will provide HCC with a comprehensive review in the areas of learning,completion/transfer, labor market, and equitable outcomes feedback for the next steps inadvancing models of excellence and improving student learned outcomes success.
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HCC Childcare Center Enrollment Update As of September 1, 2015, HCC Childcare Center will have the following children attending the Child Care Center: 4 year old class: 14 Head Start Children 1 Private Pay Child Total of 15 children Waiting List for 4 year old class: 13 3 year old class: 13 Head Start Children 7 Private Pay Children Total of 20 Children Waiting List for 3 year old class: 8 2 year old class: 6 Financial Aid Children 4 Private Pay Children 3 DSS Children Total of 13 Children (2 slots available)
There are 11 students and 3 employees that have their children enrolled.
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2013-14 Academic Year • 1,126 students received financial aid • Financial Aid given was $4,157,035
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2. HCC Receives the ACCT Regional Equity Award
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3. Grants Update
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Congratulations to Ms. Sherida Gholston!!!
US Department of Education Awarded HCC Student Support Services Grant in the amount of
$1,647,110 Dollars.
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MDC Healthy Places Grant • $25,000 grant award to begin planning the establishment of the
HCC Community Health, Wellness and Education Clinic • Partner with Rural Health Group • Key project activities Part-time wellness coordinator Renovate the Wellness Center Upgrade wellness exercise equipment
• Target population will be students, HCC employees and members of the community
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4. A.A.S. Early Childhood Education Degree Program Earned Accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
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5. NAACLS Accreditation
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The Standard That Needs Additional Work for the Accreditation Standard 22A: Instruction must follow a plan which documents a structured curriculum composed of general education, basic sciences, mathematics, and professional courses including applied (clinical) education. The curriculum must include clearly written program goals and competencies and course syllabi which must include individual course goals and objectives. The curriculum must include all the major subject areas currently offered in the contemporary clinical laboratory. Behavioral objectives which address cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains must be provided for didactic and applied (clinical practice) aspects of the program and must include clinical significance and correlation. Course objectives must show progression to the level consistent with entry into the profession. The applied courses must be taught in a clinically equipped teaching laboratory on the college campus, in an affiliated clinical facility, or in both facilities sufficient for developing basic skills, understanding principles, and mastering the procedures involved. Rationale: The program does not have behavioral objectives at the appropriate taxonomic level which address cognitive domains for didactic aspects of the program and include significance and correlation. Course objectives must show progression to the level consistent with entry into the profession. Recommendation: for Compliance: Provide behavioral objectives which address cognitive domains for didactic aspects of the program and include significance and correlation for the following: Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycology and Parasitology). A consultant has been hired to help HCC meet this standard. The first visit will be on August 27, 2015. The consultant is the Dean of Allied Health and Professional Services at Beauford County Community College.
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6. Cooperative Innovative Agreement Presented By: Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter
Northampton County Schools Superintendent
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PARTNERS Northampton County Schools Halifax Community College Northampton County Economic Development Businesses and Industry Advisory Council Career Technical Education & Business Education
Partnership Advisory Council
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CURRENT DESIGN MODEL
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INNOVATIVE DESIGN MODEL
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OUTCOMES Increase Student Achievement Increase Career & College Promise Completers Graduate Students With Industry Credentials,
Career/College Certifications, and/or College Credits Increase Student Enrollment Increase Graduation Rate Decrease Drop Out Rate
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Informational Items
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Academic Affairs 1. Enrollment Update
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Fall 2015 Fall 2014 Fall 2013 Fall 2012
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Enrollment By Semester
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Full-time vs Part-time Enrollment
FULL-TIME (12 CREDITS OR MORE)
PART-TIME (LESS THAN 12)
Part-time
Full-time
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Enrollment By County As Of August 21, 2015
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75%
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5% Returning (haveattended HCC before)New (never attendedany college before)Transfer (never attendedHCC before transfer in)
Enrollment By Admission Status
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18-19 20-21 22-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-49 50-64 65 ANDOVER
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163 122 135
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Enrollment By Age
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Academic Affairs 2. Updates on Default Prevention Management Plan
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Academic Affairs 3. Update on Gear Up Completion Ceremony
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Gear Up Completion Graduates
GEAR UP NC partnered with Halifax Community college to offer the GEAR UP for College Success- Summer Bridge Program for graduating seniors as Southeast Halifax High School (SHHS). Participation in this program allowed students the opportunity to enroll in the important foundational college courses which include Writing and Inquiry (English 111), Quantitative Literacy Course (Math 143), and the College Transfer Success Course (ACA 122). The program was offered from June 22, 2015- July 30, 2015. The program had a capacity of 25 students. While 25 registered for the program, only 16 students actually participated. Of those 16, 13 students completed the program.
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Administrative Services Financial Report: FY 14-15 State Expenditures through June 30, 2015
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Administrative Services Financial Report: FY 15-16 State Expenditures through July 31, 2015
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Institutional Advancements Foundation Updates
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Foundation Updates
1. HCC Foundation, Inc. Scholarships were awarded August 2015 for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016. • Fall Awards and Spring $62,350.00 • Students awarded scholarships 84 • Scholarships award 99
2. Audit – The foundation audit has been completed. No new findings for the year of 2014- 2015. Mr. Ray Whitby with the State Board of Auditors will be attending the Foundation Board Meeting Thursday, August 27, 2015, 10:00 am. 3. Foundation Board Meeting date will be Thursday, August 27, 2015.
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Halifax Community College Foundation, Inc. Monthly Bricks Purchased
Number of Bricks Cost/Brick Number sold Remaining Bricks Brick Sales 4x8 (1600) $ 150.00 18 1582 $2,700.00 12x12 (58) $ 300.00 22 36 $6,600.00 Clip Art $ 10.00 7 $ 70.00
$9,370.00
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This concludes the August 25, 2015 President’s Report.
Please accept this report and make it apart of the official minutes.
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HCC holds GEAR UP for College Success - Summer Bridge Program
Area Health Education Center Visit Dr. Debby P. Futrell, Dr. Warren, Newton, Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr.
Students complete HCC Certified Nurse Aide course
New student orientation sessions for fall 2015 held at HCC
Halifax Community College Board of Trustees
Minutes August 25, 2015
Board of Trustees Present: Trustee Michael Felt, Chair
Trustee Mary Mebane, Vice Chair Trustee Donna Clements Trustee Bettie Cofield Trustee J. Deans Eatman Trustee Stanly Edwards Trustee Rachel Hux Trustee Scott Richardson Trustee Marie Robinson Trustee John Smith Trustee Ruel Solomon Trustee Sammy Webb Trustee Bernella DeLaMora
Board of Trustees Absent: None Others Present: Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr., President/CEO
Dr. Deryl Davis-Fulmer, Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Dianne Barnes Rhoades, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director the Foundation Mr. Daniel Lovett, Director of Title III Program Dr. Barbara Hasty, Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Managements Dr. Adriane Leché, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Assessment Dr. Warren Haynes, Dean of Workforce and Economic Development Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter, Northampton County Superintendent Ms. Tara Keeter, Director of Financial Aid Gary Redding, English Instructor Nichole Pitchford, Administrative Assistant Ray Renn, Automotive Instructor
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Amber Sandeford, Nursing Instructor Angela Allen-Blaine, Nursing Instructor Kimberly Mack, Executive Assistant to the President
Call to Order Chair Bernella DeLaMora called the Halifax Community College Board of Trustees meeting to order on August 25, 2015 at 10:00 am in the president’s conference room at Halifax Community College, Dr. Phillip W. Taylor Complex, Weldon, NC 27890. Trustee Quorum President Griffin express to the chair that all trustees were in place. A quorum was met. Invocation Trustee Smith gave the invocation. Swearing In of New Board of Trustees Members Kimberly Mack, Executive Assistant to the President and NC Notary gave the oath of office to J. Deans Eatman and Scott Richardson. Mr. Eatman was appointed by the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District to serve from August 4, 2015-June 30, 2019, and Mr. Richardson was appointed by the Halifax County Board of Commissioners to serve from August 3, 2015-June 30, 2019. Trustee Rachel Hux was reappointed by the Governor to serve another term, which is July 1, 2015-June 30, 2019. She had already taken her oath by a representative from the NC Office of the Governor. Nominating Committee Report Trustee Donna Clements served as the chair of the nominating committee. Also, on that committee were Trustee Bettie Cofield and Trustee John Smith. She reported that the committee met on August 6, 2015 at 9:00 am in the president’s conference room. After giving equal consideration to all members of the board, the nominating committee gave the following recommendations: Chair-Trustee Michael Felt, Vice Chair-Trustee Mary Mebane, and Secretary-Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr., President/CEO.
Election of Chair Trustee Clements opened the floor for nominations of chair. She stated that the committee recommended Trustee Michael Felt. There were no other nominations, and Trustee Smith made the motion to closed nominations. Trustee Cofield seconded the motion. The motion carried. Trustee Michael Felt was elected chair.
Election of Vice Chair Trustee Clements opened the floor for nominations of Vice Chair. She stated that the committee recommended Trustee Mary Mebane. There were no other nominations, and Trustee Felt made the motion to closed nominations. Trustee Cofield seconded the motion. The motion carried. Trustee Mary Mebane was elected vice chair.
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Election of Secretary Trustee Clements opened the floor for nominations of secretary. She stated that the committee recommended President Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. There were no other nominations. Trustee Edwards made the motion to close the nominations. Trustee Felt seconded the motion. The motion carried. President Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. was elected to secretary.
Comments from the Chair, Michael Felt
Chairman Felt thanked Trustee Clements for a great report. He also stated that it was an honor and a privilege to serve as chair. He thanked Ms. DeLaMora for her contributions. He also discussed the agenda, so that the new trustees would have some understanding of the agenda.
Presentation to Trustees Going Off the Board President Griffin presented Chair Bernella DeLaMora with a plaque for her service. She served from 1995-2000 & 2003-2015. She also served as chair for two terms. After the presentation, Ms. DeLaMora gave remarks. She thanked everyone for their service to Halifax Community College. Also, she thanked her family and Haliwa Saponi Indian Tribe for their support. Mr. James “Ray” Barmer will also receive a plaque for his years of service to the Board. It will be given to him at a later time, since he was not present. Adoption of the Agenda Trustee Edwards made the motion to adopt today’s agenda. Trustee Cofield seconded the motion. The motion carried. Introduction of Visitors Everyone present introduced themselves. Also, the new employees were introduced. They were as follows: Gary Redding, English Instructor, Nichole Pitchford, Administrative Assistant, Ray Renn, Automotive Instructor, Amber Sandeford, Nursing Instructor, and Angela Allen-Blaine, Nursing Instructor. Ethics Statement Chairman Felt read the ethics statement. There were no conflicts of interest. Trustee Business Consent Agenda
Chairman Felt asked if there was any discussion on the consent agenda items. There was no discussion. Trustee Smith made the motion to approve the consent agenda, which included the approval of the following:
• Minutes from the June 30, 2015 regular meeting • Addition to the HCC Board of Trustees Bylaws, Article 1 Section 2: The Chair of the Board
of Trustees shall have the authority to determine if the members have a justifiable
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excuse. If granted, the member’s attendance in the official minutes will be reflected as an excused absence.
• Addition to the HCC Board of Trustees Bylaws, Article V, Section 4: A trustee shall be deemed in actual attendance at a meeting of the Board of Trustees, if that trustee participates in the meeting through the use of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. Trustee Robinson seconded the motion. The motion carried. Committee Reports Academic Committee-No Report Buildings and Grounds-No Report Finance-No Report
Personnel and Student Services-Trustee Edwards reported that the Personnel and Student Services Committee met on August 20, 2015. During the meeting, Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter, Superintendent of Northampton County Schools, shared with the committee the proposed Cooperative Innovative High School Design Model Partnership between Halifax Community College and Northampton County Schools. Trustee Edwards introduced Dr. Smith-Woofter to everyone present. Afterwards, she gave the same presentation to the full board. There was some dialog and questions were answered. Trustee Edwards made the motion to accept the partnerships with Northampton County Schools and gave signing authority to the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Robinson seconded the motion. The motion carried. Also, the Personnel and Student Services Committee reported that during their meeting, they discussed the Title IX Policy. Everyone was mailed the policy prior to the meeting for review. Dr. Hasty, Dean of Students Services and Enrollment Manager, stated that every school is the nation has to have this policy. She had been working on the policy for the last 3 months, and Ms. Margaret Murga, Human Resources Director, will be the Coordinator. Ms. Murga will be getting additional training on Title IX and will train faculty, staff, and administration on campus. Trustee Clements made the motion to approve the Title IX policy. Trustee Mebane seconded the motion. The motion carried. Chairman Comments and Announcements Committees-Chairman Felt asked the trustees to let him or Kim Mack know, if they are interested in serving on a committee. He will be making appointments soon.
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Presidents Report
President’s Comments-President Griffin informed the Board of several items during his comments. Some of the items were as follows: He reminded everyone that SGA elections were September 17th, and the SGA President will be taking his seat on the Board at the September Board meeting. President Griffin provided an update on enrollment in the daycare center and that HCC was selected to participate in the Aspen Institute. He provided the Board with thank you notes he received from various speaking engagements or events he attended. He also received a thank you note from the family of the Late Gloria Hendricks, former accounts payable technician, for the flower and brick purchased by the faculty, staff, and administration when she passed. Also in his report, he shared the ad for the ACCT Gala from HCC for winning the Southern Regional ACCT Equity Award, provided a grants update, recognized A.A.S. Early Childhood Education Degree Program for obtaining the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation, and gave an update on the NAACLS Accreditation. Sherida Gholston, Director of Student Support Services and President Griffin, presented a check present to the Board for the Student Support Services grant in the amount of $1,647,110. (More details will be attached to this report in Appendix A.) Academic Affairs 1. Enrollment Update-Dr. Deryl Davis-Fulmer, Vice President of Academic Affairs,
provided an update on enrollment. As of this morning, enrollment was 1161. Enrollment was also broken down by the board in various comparisons.
2. Update on Default Prevention Management Plan-Ms. Tara Keeter, Director of Financial Aid, updated the Board of Trustees on the process of trying to get the loan default rate under 30.
3. Update on Gear Up Completion Ceremony-Dr. Fulmer provided the Board with the graduation totals from the Gear Up Completion program. While 25 registered for the program, only 16 students actually participated. Of those 16, 13 completed the program. The program gave them a head start with college credits, and all the students thought it was a great experience. The program at HCC was a pilot program.
Administrative Services 1. Financial Report FY 14-15 State Expenditures through June 30, 2015 and through
July 31, 2015-Ms. Debra Smith, Vice President of Administrative Services, provided the financial report on local funds, state funds, and the Centre funds.
Institutional Advancement 1. Tentative 2015-2016 Calendar of Events and Lyceum Series of Events-Dr. Dianne
Rhoades, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director to the Foundation, shared with the Board of Trustees a tentative 2015-2016 Calendar of
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Events. She encouraged everyone to attend as many events as they could, but particularly encouraged everyone to attend the 500 Building naming ceremony. The building will be named after HCC’s second president, Elton Newbern, Jr. Also, HCC’s Annual Golf Tournament is coming up, and she encouraged everyone to attend and sponsor teams.
2. Brick by Brick Campaign Update-Dr. Rhoades provided an update on funds raised in the Brick by Brick campaign. The new total for funds raised is $9,370.00.
3. Foundation Updates-Dr. Rhoades informed the Board that scholarships were awarded this month for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016. The fall and spring awards totaled $62,350.00. The audit has been completed. A representative from the State Board of Auditors was scheduled to attend the next foundation meeting on Aug. 27th to give a report.
Approval of the President’s Report Trustee Edwards made the motion to approve the president’s report. Trustee Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Adjournment Trustee Eatman made the motion to adjourn. Trustee Edwards seconded the motion. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 am.
Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr., President/CEO
Michael G. Felt, Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Appendix A
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