Community College Board Minutes
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
CUB, Multipurpose Room
Monday, March 19, 2007
4:00pm
Members Present: Clyde McKee, Edward David, Eloise Blake, Steve Henderson, Bernarr Treat
Others Present: Dr. Steven Gamble, Dr. Judy Armstrong, Ronnie Birdsong, Bill Jones, Dr. Dee Rogers, Bob Bowman, Donna Oracion, Bill Suggs, Terri Douglas, Betty Patton, James Buchanan, Dusty Heritage, Jane Batson
I. Call To order President Steve Henderson called the meeting to order.
II. Declare a Quorum: President Henderson declared a quorum.
III. Finalize Agenda: President Henderson asked for any additions and/or corrections to the agenda. Kate Cox, recording secretary, reported that Dean Leible who was to present the final information item was too ill to do so and Bill Suggs, Director of CWCD, would do the presentation. Dr. Judy Armstrong made a change by removing the Action Item—SB984, which is the act allowing branch community colleges to elect board members from districts—stating that it had been signed, but won’t be effective until June 15. She placed it as an information item on the current agenda.
IV. Minutes Approval: President Henderson declared the minutes approved as written.
V. President’s Remarks: Dr. Steven Gamble introduced Ronnie Birdsong, who is vice president for University Relations and Enrollment Services in Portales. Dr. Gamble reported on the legislative session as “the best for higher education he has ever seen.” The usual veto rate is 30-35% in Portales and 40-45% in Roswell, indicating that southeast New Mexico usually does not do well.. Dr. Gamble wanted to point out that Sen. Jennings is a real advocate for not just ENMU-Roswell, but also for Portales as well. One of the best decisions was not to take the tuition credit off the top of formula funding, and another was the pay raise of 5%. Portales has just successfully completed two major accreditations: BSN program completion was largely due to Jane Batson, who wrote the entire self study, and the recommendation of the committee was to continue accreditation of ENMU for 8 more years. Dr. Gamble reported that the first joint choral music event was excellent in both Portales and Roswell.
VI. Provost’s Remarks: Dr. Judy Armstrong expressed on behalf of the ENMU-Roswell campus appreciation to Dr. Gamble for his efforts in Santa Fe at the legislative session. Dr. Armstrong also thanked Jane Batson, Art Leible, and Bill Suggs. Dr. Armstrong reported on 1. spring break; 2. Save a life tour (interactive drunk driving simulator); 3. Gear up program for 8th graders on campus March 20 & 22); 4. ENMU-Roswell chorus performing with the Portales chorale in Roswell, March 22; 5. Foundation banquet on April 17 at 6 pm; 6. grand opening of Health Science Center in April; 7. Campus Union Building renovation and Aviation addition scheduled; 8. Certification pass rates in all areas are above national standards. Member Ed David encouraged everyone on the Board to attend the Foundation dinner.
Information Items:
I. SB 984: Dr. Armstrong reported that Senator Jennings introduced the bill to allow the CCB to choose to have districted elections. The Higher Education Department has made only one change: striking the word “governing” in section A. The bill was approved and will go into effect June 15, 2007. Dr. Armstrong said that the attorneys will help the CCB members draft a document regarding the members’ rotation off the Board as their terms expire, should they choose to take this option. This item will be put on the agenda after June 15, 2007.
II. Service Area Update: Dr. Dee Rogers gave a presentation regarding the geographic area of responsibility proposal. Roswell would like to include Artesia in its geographic area after a long and productive relationship with the Artesia community. President Henderson asked what the CCB can do to assist ENMU-Roswell. Dr. Rogers said that they could influence the importance to the Board of Regents and Higher Education Dept. of this proposal. President Henderson said he would speak with the Mayor of Artesia.
III. CCB Scholarship: President Henderson presented the idea of the CCB funding a student scholarship, but asked if there is a conflict if members of the CCB are also members of the ENMU-Roswell Foundation. Dr. Gamble answered that there is no conflict. President Henderson made the suggestion to the members that the CCB think about contributing a scholarship to ENMU-Roswell.
IV. Operating Agreement: President Henderson asked Dr. Armstrong if the CCB has to ratify the present Operating Agreement. Dr. Armstrong said that they did not, but it would probably be prudent to clarify some points. The members will look at the Operating Agreement and discuss at the next meeting.
V. Budget Review: Dean Bill Jones gave an overview of the budget process at ENMU-Roswell, stating that the timeline is tight and the deadline for submission is May 1. It was decided that the approval for the budget, along with the budget adjustments, will be placed on the April agenda.
VI. Legislative Update: Bill Suggs, Director of the Center for Workforce and Community Development, presented the legislative update. Mr. Suggs referred to his handout, which reported the capital outlay. Mr. Suggs added that ENMU-Roswell did better than most, with a total of $845,000. Some of the vetoed projects from 2006 were restored under senate bill 710, totaling $337,000. As an aside, member Bernarr Treat announced the Legislative Review at the Anderson Museum on April 3 at 11:30 am, sponsored by the Roswell Chamber of Commerce.
Other Business: Member Clyde McKee expressed interest in attending the Higher Learning Commission meeting in Chicago in April. Dean Art Leible will follow up with Mr. McKee.
Adjournment: President Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 5:35 pm.
Minutes approved by CCB Secretary Eloise Blake ________________________________________
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