HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of Open Meeting
December 9, 2014
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College met on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at
6:00 p.m. in the Chesapeake Center Board Room.
Trustees present: Mrs. Doris G. Carey; Mr. John F. Haggerty; Mr. Bryan E. Kelly; Dr. James
W. McCauley; Mr. Richard D. Norling; Mr. Bradley R. Stover; and, Dr. Dennis Golladay
as Secretary-Treasurer
Trustees absent: Rev. Cordell E. Hunter, Sr.; Mrs. Jan P. Stinchcomb; and Dr. James J. Valdes
Staff present: C. Allen, M. Cornett, D. Cruise, T. Franza, S. Garey, A. Haggray, K. Hathaway,
C. Henderson, R. Johnson, P. Karwowski, P. Labe, J. Mayhorne, B. Morrison, B. Napfel,
Z. Parker, S. Phillips, L. Preston, D. Resides, C. Sherman, V. Swain, L. Trusty, A. Victor,
A. Ward, and D. Wrobel
Others: D. Anderson, The Aegis
I.
CALL TO ORDER
R. Norling 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.
R. Norling announced that at the Board of Trustees meeting on
November 11, 2014, motion was made, seconded and approved to move
into closed session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with
Article 10 508(a)(1)(i) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, closed
sessions permitted.
II.
ROLL CALL
C. Sherman called the roll. Quorum was present.
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III.
CONSENT AGENDA
By consensus the Board approved the consent agenda. Items included:
 Agenda of the 12/09/14 meeting
 Minutes of the 11/11/14 regular session and 11/21/14 work session
 Candidates for December Graduation
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
V.
BOARD REPORTS
A.
Chair’s Report
In the absence of the Chair, Vice Chair Norling announced upcoming events:
 Nurse Pinning – December 16
 College Holiday Celebration – December 17
 Next meeting of the Board of Trustees – January 13
 Harford Night in Annapolis – January 22
B.
Finance and Audit Committee Report
R. Norling reported that the Finance and Audit Committee did not meet. The
financial report for the period ending October 31, 2014, has been posted; revenues
and expenses are on track.
C.
Member Reports
B. Kelly thanked staff for the development of an internal site where financial
documents and budget modeling tools are available to trustees.
D. Carey reported on several matters.
 She thanked C. Henderson for information he provided on the College’s
efforts to reform the developmental education program. His response was a
follow-up to an article in the Trustee Quarterly shared at the last Board
meeting.
 She noted positive comments on the APGFCU arena offered by members of
the Joppatowne Council.
 She commented on the numerous awards received by members of the College
community and inquired about publicizing the recognitions.
J. McCauley referred to a memorandum of agreement with the Army Research
Lab (ARL) which he is reviewing. He will follow-up on potential opportunities
for Harford students to participate in internships.
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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:
 Two members of Harford’s women’s soccer team were named 2014 NJCAA
Women’s Soccer All-American – Nicole Wojcik, second team, and Karley
Bush, honorable mention.
 Harford’s women’s volleyball team was featured in the November 2014
NJCAA Review in “In Focus Picture of the Month.” Copy of the publication
was circulated.
B.
Introduction of New Employees
New employee Megan Cornett, assistant registrar, was introduced to the Board.
C.
Enrollment Report
D. Golladay discussed the December 8 credit enrollment dashboard. Spring
enrollment is underway; to date FTE enrollment has reached almost 80% of the
spring enrollment projection. The projection is based on the average variance
between fall and spring semester enrollments over the past four years.
Trustees requested that future reports include a date to date comparison for
current spring enrollment to the previous spring enrollment.
D.
Capital Projects Update
R. Johnson shared photographs and an update on capital projects:
 Observatory road and parking – lights are being retrofitted to LED lights.
 Susquehanna Center roof – Project is behind schedule. Initial completion date
was October 31; completion is now projected to be December 31. Weather
contributed to the delay. During the roof project, a portion of the auxiliary
gym floor sustained water damage and will be replaced.
 Darlington Hall – Furniture from Maryland Correctional Enterprises has been
delivered and is being installed.
 Engine in the pump house – Industrial engine, the back-up power source for
the College’s fire suppression system, no longer functions and will be rebuilt.
Fire companies serving the campus have been notified that if a fire emergency
occurs and there is a campus power outage, water would have to be pumped
from the swimming pool, ponds and cisterns.
 Hickory Center – The Joppa/Hickory well is in operation; ground work is
underway.
 Harford Sports Complex – Floor was put in the building.
 Roadwork – Gravel roads are paved as funds become available.
 North Entrance 7 Sign – Sign on the West campus directs individuals to
Towson University Northeast Maryland; it will be installed in 30-90 days.
 Campus Road Signs – Signs will be installed soon.
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FY 2016 Proposed Operating Budget
In developing the FY 2016 proposed operating budget, the senior leadership team
considered options available to address the structural deficit and identified
reductions of $1.5M from the FY 2015 budget. The proposed budget is balanced
without a transfer-in from the reserve fund. To achieve this, revenue-related
assumptions include:
 $12 per credit hour increase in tuition bringing in-county tuition to $116 per
credit hour and out-of-county and out-of-state tuition to $203 and $290,
respectively. The consolidated fee will remain the same at 20% of the incounty tuition rate.
 2% decline in billable in-county credit hours.
 Flat out-of-county and out-of-state billable credit hours.
 .5% increase in noncredit revenue compared to the FY 2015 budget.
 2% increase in state funding (approximately $220,000).
 2% increase in county funding (approximately $299,000).
 Minimal growth of cash balances due to interest rates continuing at historic
lows.
 No transfers-in.
With regard to expenditures, the budget includes:
 A 2.0% wage increase for full-time and part-time employees.
 Price escalations associated with software and hardware maintenance
agreements, housekeeping, and instructional services.
 Health insurance increase of 7% based on trends and medical inflation
projections.
 Decreases in supplies and materials and professional development and travel.
 Increases in utilities (Darlington Hall coming on line), fixed charges and
equipment.
The FY 2016 proposed operating budget was presented for the Board’s
information; Board action will be requested at the January meeting.
F.
FY 2016 Proposed Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program
The capital budget and capital improvement program (CIP) establishes the
schedule of planned expenditures and commitments for FY 2016 and the
subsequent five fiscal years. The CIP is intended to plan for the College’s needs
for additional facility improvements. The CIP is from FY 2016 – FY 2021 and
integrates academic and physical planning on a college-wide basis. The CIP
establishes an itinerary for accomplishing improvements in existing facilities and
proposed new infrastructure investments based on the Facilities Master Plan.
Harford Community College’s proposal for FY 2016 includes capital funding
requests for six projects totaling $12,943,344.
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Project
Computer Equipment/Technology
Site Improvements
Edgewood Hall Renovation and Expansion
Route 22 and Thomas Run Road Improvements
(required through the County Development Advisory
Committee process)
Harford Sports Complex Ball Field Seating
Regional Workforce Development Center (design funds)
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FY 2016 Budget
$ 790,000
250,000
8,004,000
1,012,280
350,000
2,537,064
The FY 2016-FY 2021 CIP moves renovations for Fallston Hall, library,
Chesapeake Theater, and student center to years in which they are eligible for
state matching funding. These projects will also move major projects off of the
deferred maintenance list.
The FY 2016 proposed capital budget and capital improvement program were
presented for the Board’s information; Board action will be requested at the
January meeting.
VII.
ACTION ITEMS
A.
60 Credit Hour Degree Reductions
The College and Career Readiness and Completion Act of 2013 (CCRA)
legislation mandates that beginning fall 2015, the standard number of credits for
an associate’s degree from a public community college is 60 credit hours.
The CCRA legislation also provides that the standard number of credits required
for an associate’s degree (i.e., 60) does not apply if the degree program is defined
as more than a two-year associate’s degree. Exemptions to the 60 credit hour
standard may be considered where professional accreditation or certification
requires a higher number of credit hours or coursework that cannot be completed
in 60 credits. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), with
leadership from community college presidents and chief academic officers,
developed criteria and the process for requesting exemptions to the 60 credit hour
standard for programs offered at more than one college. Individual colleges may
apply for specific programs by January 1, 2015. MHEC has already approved
exemptions for a number of degree programs offered on more than one campus.
Harford’s degree programs were reviewed by discipline faculty, division deans,
and the College’s Curriculum Work Group, with approval by the Vice President
for Academic Affairs and President. All Harford Community College degree
programs have either been modified to meet the 60 credit hour standard, or have
received an MHEC exemption.
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Motion was made by B. Kelly, seconded by B. Stover:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College approves reduction
of existing associate degrees to 60 credit hours to meet the College and
Career Readiness and Completion Act of 2013 (CCRA) standard, and
MHEC approved exemptions as referenced in the attached chart.
Vote: Unanimously adopted.
Sixty credit hour degree reduction chart attached to file copy of the minutes.
B.
Sale of College Property to State of Maryland for Maryland Route 22
Right-of-Way
The State Highway Administration (SHA) is developing a road improvement
project along Maryland Route 22 that will increase road capacity. The project will
cover an area extending 2,000 feet West of Prospect Mill Road to 1,700 feet East
of Prospect Mill Road. As part of this project the SHA will replace a storm drain
line that runs under Maryland Route 22. This line carries surface water flow from
the College property and along Maryland Route 22 and directs it to a wet weather
stream heading South and away from the College.
The storm line replacement will require re-grading .088 acres of College property.
In order to complete the project, the SHA must purchase .088 acres from the
College.
The SHA has conducted a survey of surrounding property values to determine
present value of the easement area.
Motion was made by D. Carey, seconded by J. McCauley:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College authorizes the sale
of .088 acres of College property along Maryland Route 22 to the State of
Maryland for $1,000.
Vote: Unanimously adopted.
C.
Arena Concert Contract
College staff are in the process of negotiating a contract with an international
recording group for a June concert in the APGFCU Arena. To continue the
discussions with the agent of this group, the College is requesting authorization
from the Board to proceed with negotiations for an acquisition cost not to exceed
$100,000.
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Motion was made by B. Stover, seconded by J. McCauley:
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College authorizes the
College to negotiate and enter into a contract for a large scale concert to
be held in June of 2015 for an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Vote: Five in favor; one opposed; motion carried.
VIII.
PERSONNEL
Staffing changes are reported to the Board as an information item. The Board approves
personnel activity related to administrators and tenure-track faculty. No personnel items
reported this month require Board action.
Appointment
 JeanMarie Krygowski, alumni coordinator, effective December 8, 2014
 Antoinette M. Mitchell, academic advisor, effective November 24, 2014
Separation
 Robert R. Audley, student leadership and orientation specialist, effective
November 14, 2014
IX.
BOARD REVIEW
A.
Policies – Sexual Harassment Policy
The Board continues to review policies to reaffirm currency as written or to
identify changes/revisions that need to be made.
In the wake of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
recent guidance, Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Assault, and the
White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault Report entitled,
Not Alone, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, in accordance with §11601 of the Education Article, requested that each institution of higher education
review and submit its updated written policy on sexual misconduct to the
Commission.
The OCR guidance for college policy includes requirements:
 to publish a policy against sex discrimination
 to adopt and publish grievance procedures
 to designate a Title IX coordinator
 for the college’s response to sexual violence
 for the college to investigate all reports (separate from criminal investigation
by police)
 for the college to address sexual violence
 for the college to proactively prevent sexual violence
 for the complainant’s right to know the outcome of his/her complaint
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for the college to offer remedies for responding to sexual violence
Both the proposed revised Board policy and College procedures have been
reviewed by College counsel.
Motion was made by D. Carey, seconded by B. Kelly:
The Board of Trustees approves the Harford Community College Sexual
Harassment and Misconduct Policy, as presented. This policy replaces the
previous Sexual Harassment Policy. Furthermore, the Board of Trustees
acknowledges review of the detailed Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Procedure, prior to its submission to the Maryland Higher Education
Commission.
Vote: Unanimously adopted.
The policy as presented is attached to the file copy of the minutes.
X.
CLOSED SESSION
R. Norling asked for a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters; the
topic to be discussed, correspondence, 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 B. Kelly to move into closed session to discuss personnel matters. Six 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
7:40 p.m.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
____________________________________
Dennis Golladay
Secretary-Treasurer
Attachment: Sixty credit hour degree reduction chart
Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy
____________________________________
Richard D. Norling
Vice Chair
31. Sexual Harassment Policy
It is the policy of Harford Community College that there shall be no sexual harassment of any
person, including employees and students. The College will not tolerate sexual harassment by
anyone—supervisors, other employees, students, contractors, or any person over whom the
College has control. Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to appropriate penalties, with
employees subject to disciplinary action up to, and including, termination.
31. Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy
Harford Community College does not tolerate sexual misconduct by anyone—supervisors, other
employees, students, contractors, or any person over whom the College has control. Sexual
misconduct includes, but is not limited to, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner
violence or abuse, and sexual harassment of any person, including employees and students. Sexual
harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or
physical conduct that becomes a term of employment or condition for an advantage, or which has
the purpose or effect of creating a hostile or intimidating atmosphere. Harford Community College
has developed a comprehensive Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Procedure statement with
guidance about the handling of these matters. Any person who feels or believes that they have
been subjected to any such behavior is urged to consult that procedure. A violation of this policy
will be handled as provided in the comprehensive Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Procedure,
with employees subject to disciplinary action up to, and including, termination.
Harford Community College
60 Credit Hour Degree Reduction
December 9, 2014
Type of
Existing New
Degree MHEC Approved Degree HCC Program of Study/Options Credits Credits
Notes
AA
Art & Design
Digital Arts Track
63-65
60
Fine Art Track
63-65
60
Graphic Design Track
63-65
60
Photography Track
64-66
60
AA
Arts and Sciences Transfer Criminal Justice
63-65
60
AA
Arts and Sciences Transfer English
63-65
60
AA
General Studies Transfer
General Studies
62
60
AA
Arts and Sciences Transfer History
60-62
60
Public History Track
60-62
60
AA
Arts and Sciences Transfer Music
63-65
60
AA
Arts and Sciences Transfer Philosophy
63-65
60
AA
Arts and Sciences Transfer Political Science
63-65
60
International Relations Track
63-65
60
AA
Arts and Sciences Transfer Psychology
63-65
60
AA
Arts and Sciences Transfer Sociology - General Sociology Track 63-65
60
Social Work Track
63-65
60
Sociology - Sociology/Anthropology
Track
63-65
60
AA
Teacher Education Transfer Teacher Education
63-67
60
AA
Performing
Arts
Theatre: Performance
63-65
60
Design
and Technical
AA
Theatre
Theatre: Design/Production
63-64
60
AA/AS Arts and Sciences Transfer Arts and Sciences Transfer
64-68
60
AS
Arts and Sciences Transfer Biology
63-64
60
Business Administration
AS
Transfer
Business Administration
65-67
60
AS
Arts and Sciences Transfer Chemistry - Calculus Based Physics
64-66
60
Chemistry - Non-Calculus Based
Physics
65-67
60
AS
Computer Science Transfer Computer Science
65-67
60
AS
Engineering Transfer
Engineering
62-67 63-65 Statewide exemption approved
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Type of
Degree MHEC Approved Degree
AS
Arts and Sciences Transfer
Business Administration
AS
Transfer
AS
Arts and Sciences Transfer
AS
Nursing
AS
Arts and Sciences Transfer
AAT
AAT
AAT
AAT
AAT
AAT
AAT
AAS
AAS
AAS
AAS
AAS
AAS
HCC Program of Study/Options
Environmental Science
Information Systems Management
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
Teacher Education - Early Childhood
Early Childhood Education Education/Early Childhood Special
Elem Educ/Generic Spec
Teacher Education - Elementary
Educ PreK-12
Education/Elementary Special
Secondary Education Teacher Education - Secondary
Chemistry
Education - Chemistry
Secondary Education Teacher Education - Secondary
English
Education - English
Secondary Education Teacher Education - Secondary
Mathematic
Education - Mathematics
Secondary Education Teacher Education - Secondary
Physics
Education - Physics
Secondary Education Teacher Education - Secondary
Spanish
Education - Spanish
Accounting
Accounting
Business Management
Entrepreneurship
Human Resources
Marketing
Agra-business
Administrative Professions
Science Lab Tech
Science Laboratory Tech
Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
and Design
(CADD)
Computer Information
Systems
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Criminal Justice - Option in Legal
Legal Studies
Studies
Existing New
Credits Credits
60-61
60
63-65
63-65
70
64-65
65
65
63
63-65
62-63
62
60-62
62-64
62-63
62-63
62-63
62-63
62-63
65
Notes
60
60
68-70 Statewide exemption approved
60
Statewide exemption pending
60-63 MHEC approval
Statewide exemption pending
61-64 MHEC approval
Statewide exemption pending
62-65 MHEC approval
Statewide exemption pending
60-63 MHEC approval
Statewide exemption pending
60-63 MHEC approval
Statewide exemption pending
62-65 MHEC approval
Statewide exemption pending
60-63 MHEC approval
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
63
60
60-64
60
63-64
60
2
Type of
Degree MHEC Approved Degree
HCC Program of Study/Options
Existing New
Credits Credits
AAS
Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
AAS
Electroneurodiagnostic Tech Electroneurodiagnostic Tech
65-66
AAS
AAS
Engineering Technology
Environmental Technology
Information Systems
Security
Mass Communications
Engineering Technology
Environmental Technology
Information Assurance and
Cybersecurity
Advertising and Sales Promotion
Production and Announcing in the
Electronic Media
Medical Assisting
Paraeducation
Parlegal - Option in Legal Studies
64-65
62-63
Technical/Professional Studies
AAS
AAS
AAS
AAS
AAS
AAS
Medical Assisting
Paraeducation
Legal Studies
Technical/Professional
Studies
63
Notes
Statewide exemption pending
60-63 MHEC approval
60
61-64 Statewide exemption approved
60
67-68
63-64
60
60
63-64
62-67
62-64
60
60
60
60
62-66
60
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