MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Clark College, District No. 14
September 26, 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;
Bob Knight, Vice-President of Administrative Services; Roberto Gutierrez, Vice-President 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; Ardyth Allen, Instructional Operations Manager; 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; John
McKee, Dean of Business & Technology; Dr. Sylvia Thornburg, Dean of Social Sciences and
Humanities; Ray Korpi, Interim Dean of Basic Education, English, Communications, and
Humanities; Travis Kibota, Interim Dean of Life Sciences, Health, and Physical Education.
Faculty: Miles Jackson, Dan Anderson.
Staff: Dave Sims, Billie Garner, Debra Meadow.
Students: Christopher Wilson, ASCC Vice President; Benjamin Hayford, ASCC Finance
Director.
Other Guests: Michael Shinn, Assistant Attorney General; Barbara Chen, Foundation
Director of Resource Management & Gift Planning; Howard Buck, The Columbian.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair, Rhona Sen Hoss called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
II.
Board Update
Mr. Peery welcomed all guests. He noted that management reports are
delivered to the Board in advance for review and rather than have the
various Administrators stand up and present their report, the Board will
utilize the time to ask questions and seek clarification on specific reports.
III.
A.
B.
BUSINESS MEETING
Review of the Agenda
Mr. Peery announced that the Board would go through the agenda by
department, but have the policy discussions after the campus reports.
Statements from the Audience
Mr. Perry asked for statements from the audience. Drama Instructor, Dan
Anderson invited the Board members to attend theatre performances during
Clark’s upcoming season; he gave Board members season schedules and a
voucher for complimentary tickets.
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C.
Statements and Reports from Board Members
Mr. Peery asked the Board members to give an update of the recent
meetings and activities they have attended. Ms. Parker shared that she
attended the recent Chime Tower re-dedication. She noted that it was well
put together and she thanked the Foundation for their fund-raising efforts
and for planning the event. Ms. Jacobs reported on the ACCT Annual
Leadership Congress that she and Mr. Peery attended in Seattle. She spoke
to the excellent sessions she attended and commented that is was a great
venue for networking. Mr. Peery concurred that good information was
presented and that the conference was well done.
D.
President’s Report – Dr. R. Wayne Branch
Dr. Branch thanked the Trustees for taking time out of their busy schedules
to attend to the business and activities of the College. He gave a brief
overview of his recent college and community activities and summarized
the events of Opening Week. He noted that a lot of discussion is taking
place, and that there is still a lot of work to be done.
E.
1.
Association Reports
AHE – Miles Jackson, President
Miles Jackson said that there was nothing to add to his report; but noted
that he and the faculty are looking forward to negotiations.
2.
ASCC – Christopher Wilson, Vice President
Christopher Wilson introduced himself to the Board members. He shared
that he is looking forward to the year and working with the Administration.
3.
WPEA – Billie Garner, President
Billie Garner reported that the WPEA unit would be meeting to discuss the
new smoking policy.
F.
Campus Reports
Mr. Peery asked the Board members if there were question on the campus
reports.
1.
Instruction – Dr. Roberto Gutierrez
Ms. Sen Hoss inquired when the Distance Learning course offerings would
be available. Dr. Branch explained that a brochure of the courses is being
created, and the plan is to offer classes in Winter 2006.
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2.
Administrative Services – Bob Knight
Bob Knight gave an overview of the budget. He affirmed that it is on target
to date. He reported that they are in the process of negotiating food service
contracts with three food service vendors. Carl Flipper, Director of Auxiliary
Services explained that they are checking on what the vendors can offer the
College in regards to food, prices, hours and location. He reported that the
committee had relied upon the City of Vancouver, LSW Architect and the
Health Department in its decision making process. Miles Jackson inquired
about food service in the new PSUB. Carl reported that it will most likely
have a juice bar since there are not full kitchen facilities available. Carl also
pointed out that there will not be food service in the AA3 area to start with,
but that it may be possible for one of the vendors to bring hot food to that
area. He noted that overall they are looking for a balance of quality,
selection and prices at the various locations.
Bob Knight reported on an alternative site for the Corporate and Continuing
Education Center. Bob explained that the primary location for the proposed
center on Fourth Plain would not be obtained by the Foundation until 2010.
He noted that other options may be available and it was suggested that the
Clark Center East may be a viable option. He pointed out that the COP will
be saved, and used at a later date for the B & I portion of the Allied Health
Center. The COP is not industry specific. After much discussion regarding
the needs of students, and the previous conceptual vision of the East County
Site that was presented to the Board, it was decided by Mr. Peery that a
Board work session was needed to fully understand where we are going on
the East County Site. It was agreed that the work session would be held
within the next 30-45 days. Mr. Peery also mentioned that it would be a
good idea for the Trustees to visit some of the other community colleges in
the state and see how they are handling the Workforce Development aspect
of their institutions. The Trustees agreed.
3.
Student Development - Dr. Rachel Ruiz
There were no questions from the Board.
4.
Human Resources – Katrina Golder
There were no questions from the Board.
5.
Planning and Advancement – Candy Bennett
Candy Bennett presented the Board members with a copy of the College’s
Goals and Priorities. She mentioned that the strategic priorities are a followup from the August Board work session. Candy asked the Board members to
affirm that the priorities listed are the ones they want to address in the
upcoming biennium. Board affirmation was given. Candy noted that the
2005-2006 Goals are in draft form at this time, but they are very close to
being final.
6.
Workforce Development – Dr. Lisa Pletcher
Other than discussion on the Corporate and Continuing Education Center site;
there were no questions from the Board.
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7.
G.
Clark College Foundation – Lisa Gibert
There were no questions from the Board.
Policy Discussion
Mr. Peery stated that after any discussion of policy matters; if they wish,
Board members may have any policy that may result in probable action go
on the Consent Agenda, First Reading for a vote.
University Center Model
The first policy discussion that was addressed asked the Board to support
a University Center Model that will formalize the College’s partnering with
four-year universities to expand access to baccalaureate education. Dr.
Branch explained that while we already have three university partnerships;
formalizing an agreement of the University Center Model will allow Clark
College to apply to the State for funding that will seek allocation of
resources and space at the College. Dr. Branch pointed out that it would
standardize the College’s approach to all university partnerships, and
expand delivery options. It was noted that this policy will give our students
more choices, and it supports our mission of access to education. After
discussion, the Board endorsed the model.
IV.
A.
1.
Consent Agenda
First Reading
Diagnostic Imaging Program
Dr. Branch reported on the dynamics of the Diagnostic Imaging Program
approval process. He noted that the curriculum committee will be meeting
on October 3rd to discuss the program specific curriculum. Dr. Pletcher
reported that Tacoma Community College has provided the complete
curriculum to Clark College. This program is JRDERT certified and a
nationally recognized curriculum, with 100% of the students successfully
passing the national registry exam. Staff are working to adapt the
curriculum for Clark College. She also mentioned that the head of the
Diagnostic Imaging Program at TCC will be attending the upcoming
curriculum meeting. She thanked the committee for their thorough work on
the program details. Dr. Branch referred to the timeline and noted that for
Legacy, waiting may be an issue. He reiterated the significant issue of the
curriculum content and the need for it to be validated.
RFP for Consultant – President’s Evaluation
Mr. Peery brought to the Board’s attention the sample RFP for a Consultant
for the President’s Evaluation. He reported that there is need to find a
consultant who has worked on CEO evaluation programs to utilize their
expertise in evaluation of the President. Mr. Peery referred to the optimal
timeline put together by Katrina Golder and noted that this is the direction
that the Board wishes to proceed. He noted that Ms. Jacobs and Ms. Fratt
will be the trustees representing the Board during the development of this
evaluation instrument. Mr. Peery asked for a motion to adopt this proposal
along with the approval of the August Board minutes.
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B.
1.
V.
VI.
Consent Agenda
Ms. Jacobs made a motion to approve the consultant proposal and the
August Board minutes with one exception; she was not present at the
August Board meeting, and would like her name removed from those
present. This was duly noted and a change will be made. Ms. Fratt
seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Future Agenda Items
The Board reviewed and approved future agenda items.
Executive Session
At 7:10 p.m., Michael Shinn announced that the Board would go into in to
Executive Session to discuss the performance of a public employee. Mr.
Peery stated that the regular Board meeting would reconvene at 8:00 p.m.
to review the President’s goals.
VII.
Regular Meeting Reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
The Board of Trustees and Dr. Branch discussed the President’s Goals for
2005/2006.
VIII.
Date and Place of Future Meetings
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held
on Monday, October 24, 2005 in the Board Room.
IV.
Adjournment
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Kim Peery, Chair
Clark College Board of Trustees
Carolyn Johnson, Recorder