MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Clark College, District No. 14
November 21, 2005
Baird Board Room
Board Members: Kim Peery, Rhona Sen Hoss, Addison Jacobs, Sue Fratt, Sherry Parker.
Administrators: R. Wayne Branch, President; Rachel Ruiz, Vice-President of Student Affairs;
Robert Knight, Vice-President of Administrative Services; Sylvia Thornburg, Acting VicePresident of Instruction; Katrina Golder, Associate Vice-President of Human Resources;
Barbara Kerr, Executive Director of Communications; Candy Bennett, Executive Dean of
Planning and Advancement; Lisa Pletcher, Executive Dean of Workforce Development and
Continuing Education; Phil Sheehan, Director of Computing Services; Carl Flipper, Director
of Auxiliary Services; Sallie Neville, Director of Continuing Education; George Reese, Interim
Director of Instructional and Vocational Services; Ted Broussard, Dean of Student
Enrollment and Financial Programs; Robin Terjeson, Dean of Math, Physical Sciences and
Engineering; Ray Korpi, Interim Dean of Basic Education, English, Communications, and
Humanities; Travis Kibota, Interim Dean of Life Sciences, Health, and Physical Education;
Glen Jenewein, Director of Distance Learning; John McKee, Interim Dean of Business and
Technology; Todd Oldham, Director of Corporate Education; Mary Deal, Health Services Officer, Tami
Jacobs,
Faculty: Miles Jackson, Carol Latta, Rosemary Sievila, Randy Givens, Dix Dixon, Marcia Roi,
Laurie Brown.
Staff: Dave Sims, Billie Garner, WPEA President, Tami Jacobs.
Students: Jesse Ferrell, ASCC President; Benjamin Hayford, ASCC Finance Director.
Other Guests: Michael Shinn, Assistant Attorney General; Lisa Gibert, Foundation President;
Barbara Chen, Foundation Director of Resource Management & Gift Planning; Patsy Eby,
Foundation.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Board Vice Chair Sue Fratt called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
II.
Board Update
III.
BUSINESS MEETING
A.
Review of the Agenda
Trustee Fratt announced that the Board would go through the agenda by
department; the policy discussions would be after the campus reports.
B.
Statements from the Audience
Dr. Marcia Roi stated concerns on the Foster Hall Replacement project.
C.
Statements and Reports from Board Members
There were no statements from the Board.
D.
President’s Report – Dr. R. Wayne Branch
Dr. Branch congratulated the Health Department for receiving a $7,000
grant to assist in implementing a smoke-free campus initiative; he
announced and congratulated members of the Clark College Speech and
Debate team for taking 2nd place in the Lewis-Clark State College Forensics
Invitational and he made note of the success of the annual “Savoring
Excellence” celebration and thanked the Foundation for coordinating the
event.
E.
Association Reports
1.
AHE – Miles Jackson, President
On behalf of the Nursing faculty, Miles Jackson reported that some faculty
feel that they are being under represented when decisions are made on the
College’s plan for the Speights bequest. The faculty would like to be “at the
table” when decisions are made. Dr. Branch stated that he is available to
discuss concerns and invited faculty to contact him.
2.
ASCC – Benjamin Hayford
Benjamin Hayford announced that Karen Brown has returned to work after
surgery and is doing fine.
3.
WPEA – Billie Garner, President
Billie Garner noted that chapter activities were listed in his report.
F.
Campus Reports
1.
Instruction – Dr. Sylvia Thornburg
Sylvia Thornburg highlighted “Focus on Learning,” a learner-centered model
for program review and outcomes assessment.
John McKee reported that he recently visited Bismarck State College (BSC).
He said BSC currently offer a Power Utilities Technology Certificate and have
an interest in sharing curricula with Clark that could be adapted to complete the
second year of our Power Utility program.
2.
Administrative Services – Bob Knight
Bob Knight announced that an offer has been made, and accepted, for the Director of
Business Services with a start date of December 12.
Clark Center is scheduled for completion the end of November.
The initial report from the State Auditors shows no findings and a formal report will be out
in a few weeks.
A discussion regarding the 2007-2009 proposed capital budget submittals resulted in the
decision to put the Growth Project on the next Board Agenda.
3.
Student Development - Dr. Rachel Ruiz
Dr. Ruiz announced that the Office of Student Development will extend their
hours during peak times to assist evening students.
4.
Human Resources – Katrina Golder
Katrina Golder gave an update on the RFP proposal for the President’s review.
Five consultants submitted proposals and the committee recommended that
Gold Hill Associates be hired. More will be discussed under first reading.
5.
Planning and Advancement – Candy Bennett
Candy Bennett handed out a draft legislative agenda for Clark College. She
announced that Trustees Peery and Fratt will sit at the Clark table at the
legislative breakfast sponsored by CREDC and Identity Clark County on
December 9th.
6.
Workforce Development – Dr. Lisa Pletcher
Dr. Pletcher congratulated Travis Kibota for his work with the Curriculum
Committee for Medical Radiography. She also reported the success of the
Allied Health Discussion sessions which were attended by over 600 potential
students.
Workforce Development is offering a 25% discount to employees who are
interested in taking their courses.
Dr. Pletcher introduced Todd Oldham, the new Director of Corporate
Education.
7.
Clark College Foundation – Lisa Gibert
Lisa Gibert highlighted the Foundation’s partnering with Student Affairs in
the book program, the partnership with Adult Learning and Workforce
Development, assisting with their pharmacy program, and the “College is
Possible” program which provides mentoring to students as young as
elementary school age.
8.
Communications – Barbara Kerr
Barbara Kerr noted that Communications partnered with ASCC to host an
opening gala for the production of “The Girls in the Garden Club”. The
production was well attended by our community members.
G.
Policy Discussion
Smoking Policy – Robert Knight presented the Policy Discussion:
Establishing a tobacco-free campus. After clarifying that the policy would
go into effect Spring Quarter and how it would be enforced, Trustee Peery
motioned to move the policy to the Consent Agenda, first reading for
approval.
IV.
Consent Agenda
A.
First Reading
1.
Board Meeting Calendar for 2006 – The Board made note of a date
change on the proposed 2006 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule from
December 13th to December 11th.
2.
Selection of President’s 360 Evaluation Consultant – The Committee
recommends the appointment of Gold Hill Associates.
3.
Distance Education Course Development – In order to allow for and
encourage the development and offering of distance education courses the
College and the CCAHE will enter into an agreement detailing the
compensation and expectations of the program.
4.
Smoking Policy as presented by Robert Knight.
B.
Consent Agenda
1.
Trustee Fratt made a motion to approve the September Board minutes.
Trustee Jacobs seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
2.
Trustee Peery made a motion to approve all items under the first reading
including the addition of the Smoking Policy. Trustee Fratt seconded the
motion and all items were unanimously approved.
V.
VI.
VII.
Future Agenda Items
The Board reviewed and approved future agenda items.
Date and Place of Future Meetings
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held
on Monday, December 12, 2005 in Gaiser Hall, PSU 258B and 258C.
Adjournment
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Kim Peery, Chair
Clark College Board of Trustees
Janis Miller, Recorder