Community College Board Minutes

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell

CUB, Fireplace Room

Thursday, December 7, 2006

6:00pm

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

Members Absent:             John Jackson

Others Present:                Judy Armstrong, Bill Jones, Dee Rogers, Bob Bowman, Paul Merryman,  Donna Oracion, Bill Suggs, Ralph Barger

I.     Call To order            Milburn Dolen called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm. 

II.    Declare a Quorum    Milburn Dolen declared a quorum.

III.  Finalize Agenda:       Orlando Chavez moved that the agenda be approved:

Albertina Silva 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.   Provost’s Remarks: Dr. Judy Armstrong

Action Items:

I.     Renaming of Occupational Technology Center:  Dr. Judy Armstrong presented the request to rename the Occupational Technology Center (OTC) to the L.C. Harris Occupational Technology Center, in recognition of Lawrence C. Harris.  Mr. Harris has always been an ardent supporter of ENMU-Roswell, generous with his time and money.  Dr. Armstrong pointed out that the policy in the Roswell Independent School District has been to name buildings after people who are dead.  Dr. Armstrong, along with many individuals who sent letters of support, felt that this is a very special opportunity to honor Mr. Harris.  Orlando Chavez moved to approve the renaming of the OTC to the L.C. Harris OTC.  Jose Chavez seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.

II.    2006 Winter Commencement List:  Dean Bob Bowman presented the Winter 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.