Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes (Approved)

March 19, 2012

Call to Order and Introduction of Guests

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Board President Pundmann with all members present.  Also present were College President Ron Chesbrough; Cabinet members Chris Breitmeyer, Donna Davis, Barbara Keim, Heather McDorman, Kasey McKee, and Todd Galbierz; and staff member Julie Parcel.

Audience members who introduced themselves were staff members Brenda Hollrah, Bob Ronkoski, Martha Toebben, Yvette Sweeney, Susie Rubemeyer, and Bob Gill; faculty members Debra Crank-Lewis, Christy Gant, and Ron Pettus; students Tobi Wilkins, Tammy Searle, Jared Streiler, Ian Thompson, and Kevin Chang; and Board of Trustees candidate AC Dienoff.

Acceptance of Minutes

Board President Pundmann asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the February 20, 2012, regular Board meeting.  Hearing none, Pundmann declared the minutes approved.

Approval of Agenda

On a motion by Proost and a second by Mack, the agenda was approved.

Treasurer's Report

Board Treasurer Proost presented the Treasurer’s Report.  Cash in bank $3,574,984; total investments $23,700,000 tuition and fees received to date $16,226,457; local taxes received to date $14,361,104; state appropriations received to date $5,404,160.  Board President Pundmann declared the Treasurer’s Report received.

On a motion by Ehlmann and a second by Proost, the Board approved payment of bills from the Operating Fund in the amount of $5,901,042.

Faculty Association Report

Faculty Association President Debra Crank-Lewis reported the following:

• Joseph Harnett, Professor of Business, attended the 51^st Annual Marketing Conference of the St. Louis American Marketing Association.  The theme of the conference was “BRAND Against The Machine” and included presenters and panel discussion on various topics including branding, social media, and marketing strategy.
• Eight Criminal Justice students attended “Amazing Grace,” and inspirational story of survival, faith, and hope on America’s Death Row with Professor Dave Van Mierlo on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service.  Juan Melendez, who spent 17 years, 8 months, and one day on Death Row for a crime he did not commit, spoke.  He is one of 138 people since 1973, in 26 states, who have been released from death row with evidence of their innocence, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.  On average, the exonerated prisoner spent 9.8 years behind bars.
• Vicky Herbal (Sociology) is in the process of organizing and planning the Midwest Sociological Society’s annual meeting social event, which is a Trivia Night.  She is currently creating the questions and organizing all event details.  The event will be held in Minneapolis, MN at the end of March.
• Kevin Patton, SCC Professor of Life Science, presented the webinar, “the Benefits of Blogging About Your Textbook,” on February 22, 2012.  This is part of a series of educational webinars for textbook authors produced by the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA).  He also continues as a regular contributor to a LinkedIn group associated with the webinar. 
• Dr. Patton also presented a talk to the Biology Department of Wayne County Community College in Detroit, MI on March 9, 2012.  His presentation focused on using anatomy & physiology textbooks effectively with students who have reading and other learning challenges.
• Gene Ditch (Music) is certified through the Missouri State High School Activities Association to judge district choral and vocal music festivals in Missouri.  For the past 15+ years, he has traveled throughout Missouri adjudicating festivals each spring.  During spring break, he served as a sight-reading adjudicator for choirs in Poplar Bluff, MO and a performance adjudicator for choirs in Boonville, MO.
• Brian Smith (Art) recently had a solo exhibition of paintings (Pathways Through Color) at the Tinnin arts Center at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, MO.
• The Practical Nursing program held their pinning ceremony on March 10, 2012, in the College Center, with 32 graduates.
• Mike Fuszner (Computer Science) recently finished a major project to install open equipment racks in TECH 104 and TECH 106 for the Computer Networking program.  Many individuals were key to making the project a success, as follows:  John Hallvax, part of Greg Wirth’s team in IT, spend many hours rewiring all of the racks; Ken Bray and his maintenance staff anchored the racks to the concrete floor and walls; Chris Romer and her purchasing staff worked with vendors to secure the correct equipment and accessories; Housekeeping staff kept rooms clean as the work was done; Frank Mounce, adjunct faculty, spent countless hours volunteering his time; Nathan White and Keith Gottreau, student assistants, provided many hours of help; and Lisa Mouser’s staff assisted with labeling of PCs in both rooms.
• Debra Crank-Lewis spent Spring Break on a tour of Italy, visiting Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, and Milan to enjoy the culture and cuisine while viewing the areas about which she frequently teaches her students.

Student Senate Report

 Student Senate President Jared Streiler reported the following:

• Student Senate recently hosted the MCCA Student Government Association (SGA) conference in Jefferson City.  Representatives from nine Missouri community colleges were in attendance.
• A viewing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show is scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2012, beginning at 8:00 p.m. on campus.  Everyone is invited to attend.
• Plans are underway for the annual Spring Fling.

College Program Report – Career Services

Career Services Coordinating Counselor Martha Toebben reported the following:

• The Career Services Center provides free career services to SCC students and is located in ADM 1204.  Services provided include the following:  job search assistance for students and alumni, including access to the College Central Network (an online job posting service that allows users to view and respond to online job postings); access to postings from local businesses through an on-site bulletin board; opportunities for internships; an annual job fair; an annual Panache that Pays luncheon; career assessment services; an annual transfer and college majors fair; opportunities for job shadowing; and access to occupational briefs and free reference materials.  In addition, the department conducts the annual graduate survey, which follows up with graduates in career/technical fields to assess their success.

Report of the College President

College President Ron Chesbrough reported the following:

• Long-range Planning Update – A strategic planning assessment report has been received from Rickes Associates.  In following recommendations of the assessment, a group is currently meeting to develop an RFP to further develop the recommendations.  The RFP should be complete by summer, with implementation beginning in fall 2012.
• The St. Charles Community College Alpha Xi Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa attended the Missouri Regional Convention March 2-4, 2012, and won several awards, as follows:
  • The chapter was designated as a Five Star Chapter.
  • The officer team was awarded the Distinguished Officer Team Award.
  • Brenda Hollrah and Christy Gant were awarded Distinguished Advisor Awards.
  • Christy Gant was honored with the Horizon Award, which recognizes new advisors who participate in regional and international programs and also recognizes more experienced advisors who have attained new levels of achievement in Phi Theta Kappa programs.  The award is presented based on recommendation from an advisor's Regional Coordinator.
  • Tobi Wilkins, Chapter President, was awarded the Distinguished Chapter Officer Award.
  • The chapter won the Regional Honors in Action Project Hallmark Award.  Honors in Action projects incorporate each of Phi Theta Kappa’s four Hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship.  They require substantive investigation of issues related to the Society’s Honors Study Topic to provide direction and supporting evidence as members and chapters develop goals and activities. Based on that evidence, Honors in Action projects require taking the initiative and using or developing significant leadership abilities to make a positive difference.
  • The team won the Regional Honors in Action Distinguished Issue Award in Science.
  • The chapter also received three Missouri Regional awards, including the Phoenix Award, Great Idea Award, and Icarus Award. 
  • Dr. Michael Banks was awarded the Distinguished College Administrator Award.  College Administrators, nominated by their Phi Theta Kappa chapter, are selected for this award based on outstanding support provided to Phi Theta Kappa over several years.
  • A recent analysis was done to determine the impact of some innovative course offerings in Science designed to improve student success in Anatomy & Physiology.  Kevin Patton developed and teaches both BIO 095 and BIO 242. The results indicate that taking BIO 095, a preparatory course for students who are returning learners, significantly impacts success when taking A&P, raising grades in average from C to B.  Similar findings were indicted for those students who enrolled in BIO 242, an A&P supplemental course taken concurrently with A&P.  It is these innovative programs that help SCC be a center of excellence for student learning.  A similar statistical analysis is underway for some of the curricular changes implemented in Mathematics.

• Student nominee Tobi Wilkins has been selected as a 2012 Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar. Selection as a Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar was based on scores earned in the All-USA Community College Academic Team competition, for which more than 1,700 applications were received this year.  This program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.  As a Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar, Tobi will receive a check for $1,000 in August.  In addition, she will receive a Bronze medallion at a special recognition event.   Throughout the spring, thirty eight states host All-State Academic Team Recognition ceremonies, where Coca-Cola Bronze Scholars are recognized.  Tobi’s name, along with SCC’s name, will also be listed in the April 23^rd issue of USA Today, featuring the Coca-Cola New Century and Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Scholars. 
• Arts for Life (AFL) in the Metro St. Louis area has nominated “Les Miserable” performed by St. Charles Community College, Young People’s Theatre, for Best Youth Musical Production of 2011.  Evan Fornachon, who portrayed Jean Valjean in the play, has also been nominated in the “Best Actor in a Youth Performance” category.  Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
• The five-year Program Evaluation of AEL was conducted by Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on February 15-17, 2012.  The five member DESE team observed classes at 12 locations, interviewed students and teachers, and examined financial records and student data. The SCC AEL program received 97 of a possible 100 points and will be awarded the “Star Program” designation.  The team mentioned several times how impressed they were by the “outstanding support of the host agency” and the “professionalism of the AEL staff.”
• Kasey McKee will be receiving the 2012 Athena Emerging Young Professionals in Leadership Award at a luncheon on May 2, 2012.  Membership of the Athena Leadership Foundation of St. Charles County includes females who serve as CEOs, VPs, and in senior management roles. 
• Student Senator Ian Thompson has been elected to serve as Student Government Association representative on the MCCA Board of Directors, which includes representatives from each of MCCA’s departments including classified staff, trustee, administrative/professional, faculty, and students.  SCC Board President William Pundmann is an officer of the trustee department.
• Staff members from SCCs Marketing and Communications department recently attended the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) conference in San Francisco, CA.  The team is the recipient of two prestigious national Paragon Awards.  Ben Munson won a Silver Paragon for his photo of the cast of Piece of My Heart.  Kelly Thebeau was awarded with a Bronze Paragon for her poster for God Sees Dog.  Kanna Taylor presented a well-received breakout session on social media and special events, and Ben Munson served as the official photographer for NCMPR during the event.
• SCC and the SCC Foundation have been selected as recipients of the St. Charles County Economic Round Table Business Spotlight Award for the month of April 2012.  The St. Charles County Economic Round Table is made up of economic development professionals from municipal and county governments, EDC. RCGA, and the state department of economic development.
• SCC participated in Cottleville’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities on March 17, 2012.  Dr. Ron Chesbrough rode in the parade, while Scooter and Foundation staff members manned a table outside Mannino’s Market to inform people about Rhythm & Ribs, scheduled for May18, 2012.
• Career Services and Student Activities co-sponsored the 9^th Annual Panache That Pays Etiquette Luncheon on March 1, 2012.  A delicious, four-course lunch was enjoyed by participants while they learned valuable etiquette tips from Maria Everding, a social and business etiquette consultant.  Harrah’s Casino, UPS, and a generous donor, Linda Jamerson, gave funds to keep ticket prices affordable for students.  Linda also donated funds so that each participant could receive one of Maria’s books, Panache That Pays.   The students found the event to be very informative and fun.

• Hiring committees for faculty openings are working to bring qualified applicants to campus for openings in English, Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, Nursing, and ESL.
• Joyce Lindstrom, Mathematics faculty, shared experiences from her sabbatical in an excellent article in the Global Pages recounting her learning and other adventures in Singapore.
• The SCC Roller Hockey Teams, both A and B squad, qualified for the NCRHA National Tournament.  The tournament takes place in Salt Lake City, UT from April 11 – 16, 2012.  The A team finished 1^st in the Great Plains Region and has been in the top three ranked throughout the nation the entire season.  The B team finished 3^rd, but is heading to the tournament as 2^nd in the region (2^nd place team declined their bid).

Paperless Board Meeting Demonstration

Product Consultant Mike Elder provided an online presentation for Boardbook, a software program designed for school boards who want to adopt paperless board meetings.  After discussion, the Board agreed that either this or another cost-effective paperless meeting solution should be implemented.

Board Policies and Procedures Manual Revision – Action

On a motion by Ehlmann and a second by Proost, the following revision to the Board Policies and Procedures Manual was approved.

P-417.1 – Tuition, Fees, and Refunds for Credit Classes – The revision includes a tuition increase of $5 per credit hour for in-district students ($85 to $90); $7 per credit hour for out-of-district students ($128 to $135); and $12 per credit hour for out-of-state and international students ($191 to $203); and $7 in the telecourse fee ($38 to $45).

Designation of One Licensed Police Officer

A recommendation was made that one part-time public safety police officer position be designated as a “Licensed Peace Officer” who may carry weapons in the line of duty while serving as a Public Safety Police Officer of the College.  This recommendation is in accordance with Board Policy 540.8.1 – Weapons (Concealed or Visible) which gives the Board of Trustees the sole authority to designate an employee as a licensed peace officer or a licensed security officer who may carry weapons while on duty. 

On a motion by Mack and a second by Lohmar, Michael A. Livia was designated as a Licensed Peace Officer for the College and is authorized to carry a weapon while on duty.

Award of Bids

No bids were on the agenda for award.

Closed Session

On a motion by Robertson and a second by Lohmar, the Board voted to adjourn into Closed Session as allowed by RSMo 610.021.1, 2, and 3 to discuss real estate, litigation, and personnel.  A roll call vote was taken and the following “AYE” votes were cast:  Ehlmann, Lohmar, Robertson, Pundmann, Proost, and Mack.  The Board adjourned into Closed Session.

After discussions in these areas, on a motion by Ehlmann and a second by Lohmar, the Board voted to reconvene into Open Session.  A roll call vote was taken and the following “AYE” votes were cast: Ehlmann, Lohmar, Robertson, Pundmann, Proost, and Mack.  The Board reconvened into Open Session.

On a motion by Ehlmann and a second by Robertson, the following personnel list was approved:

Full-Time New and Replacement Hires

Jean Deimund............................................. A&H................................... Office Assistant

Sadie Jensen.................................. Learning Resources................... Library Assistant

Full-Time Separations

Litao Zhong..................................................... BSS............................... Assistant Professor

Demetrius Green.......................................... FAC....................................... Housekeeper

Part-Time New and Replacement Hires

Larry Kohenskey......................................... C&CD..................... PB Contract Trainer III

Patrick Fisher............................................... C&CD................................... PB Instructor II

Ellen Busick.................................................. C&CD................................ PB YPT Assistant

Sarah Morrison............................................... BSS.................................................. Adjunct

Part-Time Changes

David Reimers...................................... Public Safety............. PT Public Safety Police Officer to FT Public Safety Police Officer (Correction)

Part-Time Separations

Brian Scott...................................................... FAC................................. PB Housekeeper

Phillip Galli....................................................... BSS.................................................. Adjunct

Brett Hawkins................................................. BSS................................. Student Assistant

Renee Copher...................................... ACE Center........................ Student Assistant

Stephen Throneberry................................... BSS................................. Student Assistant

Anthony VanRaalte.................................. C&CD................................ PB YPT Assistant

Andrew Stout................................. Learning Resources....... Temp Library Assistant

Ellen Busick.................................................. C&CD................................ PB YPT Assistant

Patrick Fisher............................................... C&CD.............. PB Continuing Education Instructor II

Faculty Promotions

On a motion by Proost and a second by Mack, the board approved the recommendations of the Promotion Committee, the Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, and the College President to promote the following seven faculty members:

From Instructor to Assistant Professor:  Beth Michael-Smith; Stacey Thater

From Assistant Professor to Associate Professor: Cheryl Eichenseer; Marvin Tobias

From Associate Professor to Professor: Jane Matheny-Rood; Darren Osburn; Lisa Stoner

Board Retreat

A retreat has been scheduled for the Board of Trustees on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Board Secretary Rose Mack will organize the retreat and details will be discussed at future meetings.

Motion to Adjourn

On a motion by Mack and a second by Lohmar, the Board meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. 

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Monday, April 16, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room.