HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of Open Meeting
August 12, 2014
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College met on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at
6:00 p.m. in the Chesapeake Center Board Room.
Trustees present: Mrs. Doris G. Carey; Mr. John F. Haggerty; Rev. Cordell E. Hunter, Sr.;
Dr. James W. McCauley; Mr. Richard D. Norling; Mrs. Jan P. Stinchcomb (arrived at
6:15 p.m.), Mr. Bradley R. Stover; Dr. James J. Valdes; and, Dr. Dennis Golladay as
Secretary-Treasurer
Trustees absent: Mr. Bryan E. Kelly
Staff present: C. Allen, J. Bendis, M. Bodrick, C. Courtney, D. Cruise, V. Dodson, N. Dysard,
T. Franza, S. Garey, A. Haggray, A. Hathaway, K. Hathaway, C. Henderson, R. Johnson,
P. Labe, J. Mayhorne, B. Morrison, B. Napfel, Z. Parker, S. Phillips, G. Pizzuto,
L. Preston D. Resides, S. Schaeffer, C. Sherman, J. Spencer, T. Stephens, V. Swain,
J. Towner, L. Trusty, A. Ward, and D. Wrobel
Others: D. Anderson, The Aegis
I.
CALL TO ORDER
J. Valdes called the meeting to order.
The following is noted for the record:
The business of the Harford Community College Board of Trustees, as
empowered by Maryland law, is to oversee all personnel, programs and
facilities. The Board employs its president to implement and to interpret
its policies. The Board directs the president to establish guidelines,
procedures, and practices that flow from and support the policies of the
Board of Trustees as contained in the Board Manual for By-laws and
Policies. The Board meets the second Tuesday each month (except July) to
consider and transact public business.
II.
ROLL CALL
C. Sherman called the roll. Quorum was present.
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
By consensus the Board approved the consent agenda. Items included:
 Agenda of the 08/12/14 meeting
 Minutes of the 06/10/14 regular session
 Candidates for Graduation August 31, 2014
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IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
V.
BOARD REPORTS
A.
Chair’s Report
J. Valdes introduced and welcomed Dr. James McCauley to the Harford
Community College Board of Trustees.
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J. Valdes announced upcoming events and encouraged participation:
 August 20 – Nurse Pinning
 August 22 – Convocation and related activities
B.
Finance and Audit Committee Report
R. Norling reported that the committee met on August 1. The agenda included
discussion on
 Preliminary review FY 2014 budget projections versus actuals;
 Expense items;
 Enrollment; and
 Tuition waivers.
The committee will meet with the auditors prior to the September Board meeting
for review of the FY 2014 audit. The FY 2014 audit report will be presented to
the Board at the September meeting.
C.
VI.
Member Reports
C. Hunter reported that he met with several elected officials and Board of
Education members as an advocate for the College.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
A.
Information Items
The Board information packet included a report on the President’s meetings and
activities over the last month. D. Golladay noted specifically:
 Positive responses have been received from elected officials who have toured
Darlington Hall. The state-of-the-art building showcases the investment of
state and county capital funding.
 Harford student-athletes were recognized for academic achievements.
o The women’s lacrosse team earned NJCAA Academic Team of the
Year.
o Eight sophomores earned Region XX All-Academic Team recognition.
 Harford Community College served as the host institution for the Community
Colleges for International Development Summer Advance held in Baltimore
from July 11 to 14. Dr. Stephanie Hallock, professor of political science and
coordinator of global education and engagement, and Nancy Spence, director
of the University Center, handled many of the logistics. Dr. Annette Haggray,
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vice president for academic affairs, provided the welcome address at the
opening events.
B.
Introduction of New Employees
New employees Justin Bendis, manager for multimedia design; Melissa Bodrick,
transcript evaluator; Cynthia Courtney, marketing coordinator for enrollment
services; Adaria Hathaway, academic success coach; Jennifer Spencer, academic
success coach; and Teresa Stephens, assistant manager test center; were
introduced to the Board.
C.
Enrollment Report
D. Cruise, vice president for student affairs and institutional effectiveness, and
V. Swain, director for institutional research, reviewed the credit enrollment report
and commented on recruitment, enrollment and retention initiatives.
A. Haggray, vice president of academic affairs, advised that enrollment reports
from the continuing education and training (CET) division will be provided three
times a year. The CET report will be presented at the September meeting.
D.
VII.
Capital Projects Update
R. Johnson, vice president for finance and operations, provided an update on
capital projects and related facilities matters.
 Darlington Hall. The second and third floors are 85% complete. It is expected
that the contractor will turn the building over to the College in early October.
 Hickory Center. The College is awaiting permits–grading, demolition and
building.
 Edgewood Hall. Architect is StudioJAED. Bids for contractors will be
advertised in December. Building occupants will be moved out of the building
in May, and construction will begin in June 2015.
 Towson. Occupancy permit was received August 6. Memorandum of
understanding has been executed with Towson to provide a number of
services, i.e., maintenance, food service, wastewater treatment.
 Roadwork. Road work extending a right turn lane on Schucks Road near
Route 22 has been completed.
ACTION ITEMS
A.
2014 Maryland Higher Education Commission Progress Report for the Harford
Community College Plan for a Program of Cultural Diversity
Under 2008 legislation, (Education Article, §11–406), public institutions must
submit a plan for a program of cultural diversity to its governing board for review
and the governing board must submit a progress report on the institution’s
implementation of the plan to the Maryland Higher Education Commission
(MHEC) each year on or before September 1.
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The Board of Trustees approved the current Harford Community College Plan for
a Program of Cultural Diversity 2013-2015, on May 14, 2013. Drs. Diane Resides
and Karry Hathaway, co-chairs of the Cultural Diversity Committee, reviewed
highlights from the 2014 Progress Report on implementing the Plan. Areas of
strength were noted. These include enrollment, climate surveys and best practices
for African American students. Graduation and transfer rates are areas showing
progress. Successful-persistor and percentage of full-time, non-Caucasian
employees are areas for improvement.
Motion was made by B. Stover, seconded by D. Carey:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College approves the 2014
Progress Report on the implementation of the Plan for a Program of
Cultural Diversity 2013-2015.
Vote: unanimously adopted.
B.
Naming Campus Roads
Harford Community College has an unnamed internal road system. In order to
better identify locations in the event of a campus emergency, Harford County’s
various emergency services, as well as Harford Community College Public Safety
have requested that Harford Community College’s internal road system be given
individual names. The eight road names that have been reviewed, approved and
reserved by Harford County Government were presented to the Board for
approval.
Motion was made by J. Stinchcomb, seconded by D. Carey:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College approves the
following campus road names as designated on the attached map:
 Graduate Drive
 Alumni Lane
 Quad Lane
 Fighting Owls Boulevard
 Stadium Avenue
 Success Way
 Cross Campus Drive
 Constellation Way
Vote: unanimously adopted.
Map referenced in the motion is attached to the original copy of the minutes.
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Contract Authorizations
1.
Removal and Replacement of Roofing System on the Susquehanna
Center
Harford Community College advertised and issued an invitation for bids
for the removal of the existing roofing systems and replacement with a
new white TPO single-membrane roofing system on the Susquehanna
Center. The work includes furnishing all the labor, equipment, materials,
and supervision to completely remove the existing roofing systems down
to metal decking, replacement of roof drains, metal flashing, expansion
joints, roof curbs and miscellaneous sheet metal in accordance with
specifications prepared by Frederick Ward Associates and included in the
request for bids.
Eight firms responded to the College’s request for bids. Recommendation
is to award the bid to the low bidder, Heidler Roofing Services. The work
will begin in early September and be completed by October 20, 2014.
Heidler Roofing Services replaced the roof on Joppa Hall in 2009; more
recently, the firm worked as a sub-contractor to Turner Construction and
built the roof on the new APGFCU Arena addition to the Susquehanna
Center. Heidler has approximately 130 employees, serving clients in
Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Motion was made by J. Haggerty, seconded by R. Norling:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College
authorizes a contract with Heidler Roofing Services, Inc., of
York, Pennsylvania, for the removal of the existing roof at the
Susquehanna Center and installation of new TPO single membrane
roofing system, in the amount of $647,113.00.
Vote: unanimously adopted.
2.
Observatory Road and Parking Lot
Harford Community College advertised and issued an invitation for bids
on June 4, 2014, for the paving of the observatory road and parking lot to
accommodate approximately 20 cars. The work includes furnishing all the
labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to completely pave the access
road and parking lot in accordance with specifications prepared by
Frederick Ward Associates and included in the bid document.
Two bids were submitted in response to the College’s invitation for bid.
Recommendation is to award the bid to the low bidder, Greene
Construction. The firm has performed many jobs on campus, including the
recent construction of the new artificial turf baseball field and their
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performance has been excellent. The company has 20 employees and
serves mostly the eastern Maryland area.
Motion was made by B. Stover, seconded by R. Norling:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College authorizes a
contract with Greene Construction Company Inc., of Pylesville,
Maryland, for the paving of the observatory road and parking lot
in the amount of $151,050.00.
Vote: unanimously adopted.
3.
Network Distribution Switches and Equipment for Darlington Hall
A request for quotes was issued for various Cisco network distribution
switches and equipment. This equipment provides network connectivity to
Darlington Hall and serves as the distributions and access level for
connection back to the data center. These specific switches provide the
bandwidth processing capacity needed for the data intensive nursing
simulation server solution, campus data resources needed by personnel,
wireless data needs, and the VOIP solution. The College’s entire network
backbone infrastructure is standardized on the Cisco platform since the
College is already using a number of their proprietary network features.
These switches will also provide redundancy in order to maximize
network uptime and connectivity which is vital in today’s instructional
environment.
Nine firms submitted quotes. Recommendation is to award the bid to the
low bidder, Supretech Inc., an authorized Cisco distributor and registered
partner and reseller of Cisco products. Supretech also provides enterprise
engineering and integration solutions to the Federal Government, state,
educational institutions and small businesses. Delivery will be September
2014. The cost will be covered by state funding.
Motion was made by J. Stinchcomb, seconded by R. Norling:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College approves
the award of a contract to Supretech Inc. of Washington, DC, to
furnish Cisco network distribution switches and equipment for
Darlington Hall at a firm price of $105,615.36. The equipment will
be delivered by September 30, 2014.
Vote: unanimously adopted.
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SimMan® Simulation Manikins and Associated Equipment for
Darlington Hall
Simulation is a teaching technique in which the student practices a
scripted scenario that mimics a real-life event. Instructors use simulation
to provide learners with the opportunity to develop competency in skills
that are relatively uncommon or high-stakes, such as airway management,
disaster preparedness, and hazmat exposure. In healthcare, the use of high
definition (such as SimMan®) and low definition fidelity adult and child
simulators facilitates the practice of clinical skills and the development
critical thinking in a controlled, safe environment. Skills related to
intervention, treatment, error recognition, and interdisciplinary
collaboration are introduced and mastered without placing patients,
providers and students at risk.
A quotation was received on July 10, 2014 from Laerdal Medical
Corporation that included three complete SimMan® (3G) simulation
manikins; one pediatric trauma simulator; one blood pressure trainer
simulator; one arrhythmia trainer simulator; one adult simulator; nursing
education scenarios; installation, on-site training, full-service maintenance
for three years, and associated equipment.
The total cost for all equipment is $330,629.24. The cost includes a 9%
discount on the base 3G manikin. The scope of supply in the quotation
was reviewed by Kathy Archer, director for allied health programs,
continuing education and training; and Cathy Sikora, coordinator for
nursing skills lab and simulation center. The quotation is acceptable.
Laerdal is the only manufacturer of SimMan® and related compatible
simulators and this purchase maintains existing compatibility components
with equipment currently being used in the nursing programs. Laerdal is
partnered with the National League of Nursing in providing manikins and
software that support best practices in education of nursing and allied
health students.
The cost of this requirement will be covered through a combination of
state and local funding. The equipment will be delivered by October 15,
2014.
Laerdal, established in 1940, is a manufacturer of medical equipment and
medical training products. Its flagship product is SimMan®, a computercontrolled patient simulator manikin which is the most durable and user
friendly patient simulation used by healthcare training facilities.
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Motion was made by R. Norling, seconded by D. Carey:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College approves
the award of a contract to Laerdal Medical Corporation of
Wappingers Falls, New York, to furnish SimMan® simulation
manikins and associated equipment for Darlington Hall at a
firm price of $330,629.24. The equipment will be delivered by
October 15, 2014. The cost includes delivery, installation, on-site
training, and full-service maintenance for three years.
Vote: unanimously approved.
5.
Classroom and Office Furniture for Darlington Hall
Darlington Hall is expected to be completed for use in January 2015.
For projects that are state-funded, any furniture items that can be
manufactured by Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) must be
procured from MCE. The furniture is manufactured at the facility in
Jessup, Maryland.
In September 2013, Harford Community College provided MCE with a
list of furniture requirements for the Darlington Hall. (New furniture for
Darlington Hall consists of classroom tables and chairs, workstations, file
cabinets, chairs for offices and shelving units for storage areas.) All
furniture is required prior to the building opening in January. In June
2014, MCE submitted their proposal in the amount of $527,365.00 for the
complete requirement. MCE will deliver and assemble all furniture by
mid-December 2014, prior to the opening of the building in January.
The cost of this requirement will be covered by state funding
Motion was made by D. Carey, seconded by C. Hunter:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College authorizes a
contract with the Maryland Correctional Enterprises in the amount
of $527,365.00 for furniture requirements for the Darlington Hall.
The furniture will be delivered and assembled by Maryland
Correctional Enterprises by mid-December 2014, prior to the
building opening in January 2015.
Vote: unanimously adopted.
D.
Personnel
1. Personnel Update
Staffing changes are reported to the Board as an information item. The Board
approves personnel activity related to administrators and tenure-track faculty.
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One personnel item this month, the resignation of a tenure-track faculty
member, requires Board action.
Appointments
 Justin T. Bendis, manager for multimedia design, effective July 14, 2014
 Melissa N. Bodrick, transcript evaluator, effective June 9, 2014
 Mark P. Brock-Cancellieri, English faculty (term), effective August 18,
2014 (formerly adjunct faculty and English Faculty – one-year term
appointment)
 Maurice D. Brown, business management faculty (term effective
August 18, 2014 (formerly adjunct faculty)
 Cynthia M. Courtney, marketing coordinator for enrollment services,
effective July 19, 2014 (formerly part-time graphic designer and
temporary manager for multimedia design)
 Michael G. Dinicola, admissions specialist, effective August 2, 2014
(formerly part-time student development specialist–admissions)
 Adaria K. Hathaway, academic success coach, effective June 23, 2014
 Brittany M. Joyner, clerical assistant – WAGE Connection, effective
August 4, 2014
 Katie M. Lohinski, transitional studies English faculty (term), effective
August 18, 2014 (formerly adjunct faculty)
 Lisbeth Paige O’Neill, medical assisting faculty (term), effective
August 18, 2014 (formerly adjunct faculty)
 Lanell W. Patrick, coordinator for grants, effective July 19, 2014 (formerly
alumni coordinator)
 Jeffrey S. Rollinger, art and design – photography faculty (term) effective
August 18, 2014 (formerly adjunct faculty and part-time photography
studio aide)
 Kimberly S. Rose, nursing faculty (term), effective August 18, 2014
(formerly nursing student success and retention specialist)
 Jennifer L. Spencer, academic success coach, effective July 7, 2014
Resignations
 Susan A. Fieldhouse, assistant registrar, effective July 18, 2014
 Mary K. Gordon, assistant professor – nursing, effective August 1, 2014
 Michelle C. Moulton, nursing faculty (term), effective May 22, 2014
Motion was made by B. Stover, seconded by J. Stinchcomb:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College acknowledges
receipt of letter of resignation from Mary K. Gordon, assistant
professor of nursing, effective August 1, 2014.
Vote: unanimously adopted.
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CLOSED SESSION
J. Valdes asked for a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters; the
topic to be discussed, faculty promotion, was noted.
In accordance with State Government Article of The Annotated Code of Maryland,
Article 10 508(a)(1)(i), closed sessions permitted, motion was made by B. Stover,
seconded by C. Hunter to move into closed session to discuss personnel matters. Eight
voted in favor of the motion; no one opposed the motion; motion adopted.
At 7:10 p.m. the Board moved into closed session. The closed session adjourned at
7:25 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
D. 2.
Faculty Promotion
Motion was made by J. Stinchcomb, seconded by B. Stover:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College approves the
promotion of Christopher Jones from Assistant Professor to Associate
Professor effective August 15, 2014.
Vote: unanimously adopted.
Motion was made by D. Carey, seconded by C. Hunter:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College approves the
promotion of Wendy Rappazzo from Associate Professor to Professor
effective August 15, 2014.
Vote: unanimously adopted.
VIII.
BOARD REVIEW
A.
Policies –Sexual Harassment Policy
Each month the Board reviews a policy to reaffirm currency as written or to
identify changes/revisions that need to be made. For the August meeting, the
“Sexual Harassment” policy was reviewed.
J. Stinchcomb requested that the policy be reviewed with regard to federal and
state requirements. She also noted that the policy was broad and does not include
specific penalties.
Dr. Golladay advised that the policy would be reviewed to ensure that it is in
compliance with federal and state requirements. He also explained that the Human
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Resources Practices and Procedures Manual contains detailed procedures
regarding the policy.
A copy of the policy along with the human resources procedures will be provided
to the Board. Suggested changes to the Board policy are to be submitted to
Dr. Golladay. Discussion of the Sexual Harassment policy will continue at the
September Board meeting.
IX.
CLOSED SESSION
J. Valdes asked for a motion to return to closed session to discuss personnel matters; the
topic to be discussed, evaluation, was noted.
In accordance with State Government Article of The Annotated Code of Maryland,
Article 10 508(a)(1)(i) closed sessions permitted, motion was made by J. Haggerty,
seconded by C. Hunter to return to closed session to discuss personnel matters. Eight
voted in favor of the motion; no one opposed the motion; motion adopted.
At 7:30 p.m. the Board moved into closed session. The closed session adjourned at
8:00 p.m.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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Dennis Golladay
Secretary-Treasurer
Attachment: Campus Map with Road Names
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James J. Valdes
Chair