Community College Board Minutes

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell

CUB, Multipurpose Room

Monday, February 12, 2007

4:00pm

Members Present:                Clyde McKee, Edward David, Eloise Blake, Steve Henderson, Bernarr Treat

Others Present:                     Dr. Steven Gamble, Dr. Judy Armstrong, Bill Jones, Dr. Dee Rogers, Bob Bowman, Paul Merryman,  Donna Oracion, Bill Suggs, Terri Douglas, Helen Cogan, Dan Parsons-KSVP, Ashley Meeks-Roswell Daily Record

I.       Call To order                 Since this was the first meeting of the newly-elected Community College Board, sworn in by Judge Bobby Baldock at a ceremony on February 8, Bernarr Treat, as a member, called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.

II.     Drawing of Lots for Terms:    Bernarr Treat, as a member, asked Dr. Armstrong to conduct drawing of member terms.  Clyde McKee drew a 4-year term.  Edward David drew a 2-year term.  Bernarr Treat drew a 4-year term.  Steve Henderson drew a 2-year term.  Eloise Blake drew a 4-year term.

III.   Election of Officers:  Dr. Armstrong asked for nominations for President.  Clyde McKee nominated Steve Henderson.  Eloise Blake moved that Steve Henderson be elected by acclamation.  Bernarr Treat seconded the motion.  It was approved unanimously.  President Henderson asked for nominations for Secretary.  Clyde McKee nominated Edward David.  Bernarr Treat nominated Eloise Blake.  Nominations were closed.  There was a show of hands, two for Edward David and three for Eloise Blake.

IV.   Declare a Quorum:   Steve Henderson declared the quorum.

V.  Finalize Agenda:           Eloise Blake moved that the agenda be approved as final.  Bernarr Treat

seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously and the agenda was finalized. 

VI.  Minutes Approval:     Eloise Blake made the motion to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2006, meeting and Clyde McKee seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously for approval.

VII. Statement for the record  Dr. Armstrong stated that the only business conducted at the last, closed session of the Community College Board, on January 18, 2007, was an attorney-client privileged discussion of pending or threatened litigation, and no action was taken.

 VIII.  President’s Remarks: Dr. Steve Gamble welcomed and thanked the new Board, stating that they would probably learn more about ENMU-Roswell than they ever wanted to know.  Dr. Gamble illustrated the perception of the 2 campuses at a very important time in the history of the school.  ENMU-Roswell having one of the highest enrollments in the state, is dedicated to providing top notch education, but also their partnerships are exemplary, ie. Prison program, Air Force Paramedics, Youth Challenge, CAPS, Dental Van, Pharmacy, to name a few.  Dr. Gamble pointed out the synergy of the Portales and Roswell campuses, stating quite a few examples of “helping each other out.”  Dr. Gamble said we are especially proud of the WEB-CT partnership.  Dr. Gamble concluded his remarks by taking questions.  Clyde McKee said that one of the most frequently asked questions is why Roswell is not a four-year institution.  Dr. Gamble’s reply was two fold:  there is not enough money from the state to support it and it does not make fiscal sense to have a new four-year school less than 70 miles from another.

 IX. Provost’s Remarks:  Dr. Judy Armstrong welcomed the Board and thanked them for their commitment to ENMU-Roswell.  Dr. Armstrong also welcomed two members of the media, Dan Parsons of KSVP and Ashley Meeks of Roswell Daily Record, who were in attendance. 

Dr. Armstrong informed the Board of the status of ENMU-Roswell’s accreditation process, including the recommendation to continue accreditation to 2017, pending approval of the reader’s panel and full Commission.

Construction in the Health Science Center is nearly complete, with classes being held currently.  Dr. Armstrong spoke of the new KENW satellite office which will be housed in the Arts and Science Center and could possibly lead to a broadcast journalism course on campus.

                        The National Flight Test Center and Aviation Complex is being explored and could include worldwide testing and an aviation museum.  ENMU-Roswell will ask for federal funding from Senator Bingaman to support construction of an interactive learning center.

                        The renovation of the Campus Union Building will start in June 2007 and be funded by the remainder of the local bond money.  The cafeteria will be closed from December to January.

                        Bill Suggs handed out ENMU-Roswell’s brochure for the legislative requests, including the Media Arts equipment, CTE/CWCD Program Enhancements, and La Puerta Abierta remodeling.  The Federal Appropriation Matching Funds, with the assistance of Senator Jeff Bingaman, supports a $5M federal funding in FY08 legislative cycle to design, construct and furnish the ENMU-Roswell Interactive Learning Center.

Action Items:

I. Amendment to Faculty Senate Constitution and By-Laws:  Dr. Dee Rogers presented on behalf of the Faculty Senate the proposed Amendment.  He explained that the amendment includes the provision that all divisions are to be represented by at least one senator each academic year.  Dr. Rogers will then take it to the Board of Regents meeting in March for approval.  Eloise Blake made the motion to approve the Amendment and Ed David seconded the motion.  It was approved unanimously.

II. Service Area Request:  Dr. Dee Rogers presented a Geographic Areas of Responsibility Proposal.  The New Mexico Higher Education Department has requested all New Mexico Community Colleges to submit requests through their governing boards to include unserved or underserved districts in their geographic areas of responsibility.  In addition to the Chaves County taxing district, ENMU-Roswell requests the inclusion of Artesia, where ENMU-Roswell has been offering classes and instruction for over 25 years, to its geographic area.  Before it is submitted to the NM HED in April, it must also be approved by the Board of Regents.  Steve Henderson asked if Artesia will ultimately come into our taxing district.  Dr. Rogers said that we would like them to, but it is their decision.  Clyde McKee made the motion to approve the Service Area Request and Ed David seconded the motion.  It was unanimously approved.

Information Items:

I. Establish Meeting Days/Times:  All members of the Board agreed that the 2^nd Tuesday of each month would be a good day to meet, preferably in the late afternoon.  Steve Henderson suggested that the Board try the monthly meeting for a while and if everyone is in agreement, go to quarterly meetings.  Clyde McKee moved to approve the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 4 pm as the meeting time of the Board and Bernarr Treat seconded the motion.  It was approved unanimously.  The next meeting will be March 13 at 4 pm.

II. Orientation:  Dr. Armstrong suggested a 2-hour meeting to cover everything.  It was determined that February 28 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm is the best time.

III. Graduation Details:  Donna Oracion announced that Spring Graduation is Friday, May 11 at 7 pm at the Wool Bowl.  Donna said she would be ordering caps and gowns for the members of the Board and would need their measurements.

Executive Session:      

Bernarr Treat moved to enter executive session at 5:40 pm to discuss a personnel matter and Eloise Blake seconded the motion.  The motion was approved unanimously.

Roll call:  President Henderson-yes; Secretary Blake-yes; Member David-yes; Member McKee-yes; Member Treat-yes.

Open Session:

President Henderson reported that one personnel item was discussed in executive session with no action taken.

Adjournment:

Clyde McKee moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 pm and Eloise Blake seconded the motion.  The motion was approved unanimously.