Community College Board Minutes

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell

CUB, Fireplace Room

Thursday, October 19, 2006

6:00pm

Members Present:            Milburn Dolen, Orlando Chavez, Albertina Silva,

Members Absent:             John Jackson, Jose Chavez

Others Present:                Judy Armstrong, Dr. Steven Gamble, Bill Jones, Dee Rogers, Bob Bowman, Paul Merryman,  Donna Oracion, Scherry Kilness,

I.     Call To order            Milburn Dolen called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. 

II.    Declare a Quorum    Milburn Dolen declared a quorum.

III.  Finalize Agenda:       Albertina Silva moved that the agenda be approved:

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

IV.  Minutes Approval:    Orlando Chavez made the motion to approve the minutes and Albertina Silva seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously for approval.

 V.  President’s Remarks:      Dr. Steven Gamble congratulated ENMU-Roswell’s many improvements and events, including all of the new construction, our participation in Constitution Day and winning the Fair Parade.  He also wanted to point out to meeting visitors how unique and aggressive ENMU-Roswell is.  ILEA, RCCI, the Prison Program (only one in state), the Air Force Parajumper training, Youth Challenge, CAPS, and the Dental Van and Pharmacy are just a few of the proactive organizations and Dr. Gamble urged the prospective new CCB members to help continue this tradition of community spirit and counsel evident on the ENMU-Roswell campus.

VI.  Provost’s Remarks:  Dr. Judy Armstrong welcomed all visitors to the meeting and especially to those interested in running for a CCB seat in the very first elected Board (February election).  Dr. Armstrong’s remarks included: 1. Instructor Bob Bender’s veteran videotape project which features veteran recollections and will eventually be housed in the Library of Congress; 2.  8-week courses, including safety and fire protection, ornamental welding, and mathematics—most are online; 3. Medical assisting program scored high on licensing exam and was recently re-accredited;  4.  NCA Accreditation Self Study team will be on campus November 13-15, 2006;  5. Groundbreaking ceremony for new dormitories will be Thursday, November 9;  6.  General election on November 7 includes Bond B, which, if passed, will afford ENMU-R $5.8 million for the Phase 2 construction of the Health Science Center, and Bond C, which, if passed, will authorize $9 million statewide for the purchase of library materials;  7. Bachelor of Dental Hygiene will begin in Spring 2007, with the UNM dental residents starting in 2007.

Action Items:

I.     2006 Summer Commencement List:  Dean Bob Bowman presented the Summer 2006 graduation list showing a total of 136 graduates., with one student receiving two degrees.  Albertina Silva moved to approve the graduation list and Orlando Chavez seconded the motion.  The motion was approved unanimously.

II. FY 2007-08 Capital Project Requests:  Dean Bill Jones presented the 2007-08 capital project requests, which will be approved by the Board on an annual basis.  Upon approval by the CCB, the prioritized requests will be submitted to the New Mexico Higher Education Department.  Albertina Silva asked if the Legislators go by our set priority and Dean Jones responded that they do, that it is by competitive basis, based on merit.  Orlando Chavez moved to approve the 2007-08 Capital Requests and Albertina Silva seconded.  The motion was approved unanimously.

III. FY 2007-08 Research and Public Service Project Requests:  Dean Jones presented in priority order the 2007-08 Research and Public Service Project Requests for Board approval.  Dean Jones told the Board that the priority listing had been changed to #2. Aviation Maintenance Technology, #3Nursing Assistant Program, and #4 Dental Hygiene Collaborative Program.  Albertina Silva moved to approve the FY 2007-08 Research and Public Service Project Requests and Orlando Chavez seconded the motion.   The motion was approved unanimously.

IV. CCB Election Resolution and Proclamation:  Provost Judy Armstrong asked the Board for approval of the CCB Election Resolution and Proclamation, which includes the election date, precinct locations Board positions, eligibility, and filing procedures.  Dr. Armstrong explained that the election will be at-large, similar to the school board elections.

V. General Obligation Bonds Resolution:  Provost Armstrong asked the Board to approve and sign the General Obligation Bonds Resolution.  Bond B, the general obligation bond for education, would yield $5.8 million for the construction of phase two of the Health Science Center at ENMU-Roswell.  Bond C, the general obligation bond to benefit libraries, would yield a total of $9 million statewide and would benefit ENMU-Roswell.  Both of these bonds will be on the ballot in the November 7, 2006 General Election.  Albertina Silva made the motion to approve the General Obligation Bonds Resolution and Orlando Chavez seconded it.  The motion was approved unanimously.

Information Items:

I.     Fiscal Year 2005-06 Report of Actuals:  Dean Bill Jones gave a report of budget to actuals for FY 2005-06, as is required by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.  The report indicated an expenditure differential of 1.7%, lower than the budget

Other Business:

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm, with a motion from Orlando Chavez and seconded by Albertina Silva.

The next meeting will be December 7, 2006, 6 pm.