2014  Meeting  Agenda/Minutes
Diné  College  Board  of  Regents  Meeting
Present:   Fannie  L.  Atcitty,  Laurence  Gishey,  Loretta  Draper,  Anderson  Hoskie,  Dwight  Witherspoon
(9:37am),
Theresa  Hatathlie,  Darrin  Brown
Absent:   Rose  Graham
Date:  June  14,  2014
Location:  NHC,  Tsaile  Board  of  Regents
Conference  Room  620-­‐C
Time:  9:00am
1.
Call  to  Order:
§ By  Regent  Atcitty  @  9:00am
Agenda     Follow-­‐Up  Action:   Responsible  POC:
June  14,  2014  Board  of  Regents  Meeting  Minutes  were  approved  on  July  12,  2014;  Motion:  Regent  Draper,  Second:  Regent  Hoskie.  Vote:  7/0/0.
2.
Roll  Call:   Taken  by  Regent  Hatathlie
3.
Swearing  in  of  Student  Regent:   Regent  Atcitty  conducted  the  swearing  in  of  Darrin  Brown.
4.
Invocation:   Regent  Anderson  Hoskie
5.
Approval  of  Agenda:
§ Motion:  Regent  Draper;  Second:  Regent  Hoskie;  Vote:  6/0/0.
§ With  the  addition  under  New  Business  Number  4;  Investment  Committee
6.
Introduction  of  Guest  and  Staff:   Michelle  Cury,  Executive  Assistant  to  President  George
7.
Announcements:   There  are  no  announcements  at  this  time.
A  Chair  will  need  to  be   appointed  for  the
Investment  Committee.
Maggie  George
8.
Approval  of  Administrative  Team  Meeting  Minutes
§ May  17,  2014  Minutes:  Motion:  Regent  Gishey;  Second:  Regent  Hoskie;  Vote:  5/0/1
9.
Reports
Orals  Reports   a.
Dean  of  Academics,  Abraham  Bitok
§ General  Education  Assessment  is  new  to  the  college.
§ 28  Students  were  accepted  into  the  BA  in  Education  Program.  There  are  12  recipients   that  have  been  potentially  recruited  into  the  BA  in  Business  program.
§ 557  students  have  enrolled  for  Fall  Academic  2014  semester.
§ Assessment  is  reported  to  the  Planning  and  Accreditation  Committee.
§ The  Department  of  Academics  in  planning  a  Leadership  Academy  for  Division  Chairs.
§ The  Standing  committee  is  addressing  the  hiring  processes,  the  evaluation  process,  and   recruitment  for  faculty.  The  hiring  process  for  fall  is  in  progress.
§ ITV  classes  in  Tuba  City  have  been  increased.  Offering  Math  and  Navajo  Studies  are  also
Abraham  will  provide   the  BOR  with  a  listing  of
Dual  Credit  Schools  at   the  next  BOR  meeting.
Abraham  Bitok
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being  addressed  for  Tuba  City  Center.     b.
Office  of  the  President,  Dr.  Maggie  L.  George
§ There  was  some  misreporting  of  numbers  for  the  Dual  credit  enrollment,  which  was   addressed.  The  Promulgated  rules  will  be  addressed  this  summer,  so  this  issue  does  not   reoccur.  Diné  College  in  the  end  received  $5,200.00.
§ On  June  3,  2014  President  George,  along  with  VP  Cameron  Daines,  attended  a  meeting   with  Michael  Martin  of  Colorado  state  to  discuss  Articulation  on  Agriculture.  There  will   be  visits  to  other  DC  Campuses  to  look  at  Curriculum  Development.
§ A  meeting  was  held  with  the  Navajo  Nation  Vice  President  Rex  Lee  Jim  to  address
Legislative  items  such  as  the  BOR  Charter,  IRB,  and  reappointment  Legislations.
§ Diné  College  co-­‐host  the  American  Indian  Seminar  Writers  Workshop  with  Middle  Berry
Breadloaf  School  of  English.
§ On  June  5,  2014  a  meeting  with  Tallsalt  Financial  Advisors  was  conducted.  The
Investment  committee  will  need  to  get  engaged  to  address  issues.
§ Land  Leases  are  being  addressed.  Tuba  City  is  waiting  on  Legal  to  draft  a  written   document.  Crownpoint  and  Tsaile  are  in  working  progress.
§ The  36-­‐year  mandate  has  been  put  on  hold  for  now.
§ The  Health  Education  Human  Service  Committee  wrote  a  supporting  letter  to  the  Land
Department  for  a  possible  land  withdrawal  in  Window  Rock  area.
§ A  written  testimony  was  provided  to  all  Board  of  Regents  in  attendance.
§ The  Cargil  Grant  was  submitted  to  the  Cargill  foundation.  The  request  submission  is  for
$600,000  dollars.  This  grant  is  to  support  the  preservation  and  protection  of  Native
American  Indian  Arts.
§ The  USDA  Rural  Development  Grant  was  also  submitted;  funding  will  go  towards   landscaping  at  the  Shiprock  campus  and  phase  2  to  the  renovation  of  the  Diné  College
Cafeteria.  Additional  monies  were  requested  and  there  are  plans  to  renovate  the
Library  as  well.
§ The  NHA  grant  is  pending.  As  soon  as  there  is  feedback,  President  George  will  update   the  Board  of  Regents.
§ Diné  College  is  working  on  writing  a  grant  proposal  with  NASA  in  reference  to  the  STEM   initiative.  Although  there  are  delays  with  the  Navajo  Nation,  Diné  College  will  continue   to  reach  out  and  stay  in  the  loop.
§ The  BOR  had  an  in  depth  discussion  to  the  memo  Daryl  Submitted.  The  BOR  agreed  by   consensus  that  Language  Development  is  needed  to  the  Draft  Revised  Charter.  The
Charter  will  be  distributed  to  all  BOR  members  via  email  upon  completion  of  the  draft.
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The  BOR  will  review,  make  recommendations,  and  be  ready  to  discuss  and  vote  on  the   revised  charter  on  July  11,  2014.  The  office  of  legislation  will  need  follow  up  in  order  to   get  this  done.  Mr.  Henry  will  need  to  be  contacted.  Recommendation  by  Regent
Witherspoon  were  as  follows:   o The  notification  clause  will  need  some  language  development.   o Number  3,  the  BOR  may  make  recommendations,  offer  feedback,  and  voice   vote.  Language  will  also  need  to  be  added.     o Disagrees  with  number  4,  but  also  needs  language  development.     o The  BOR  may  support  number  5,  but  the  committee  may  deny.     o Number  6  needs  further  clarification.  The  Arbitration  Language  will  need   further  research.  Perhaps  this  may  need  attorney’s  input.  The  language  may   also  be  amended.     o Number  7  may  also  be  supported  by  the  BOR  and  the  committee  may  deny.   o Number  eight  needs  to  be  cleaned  up  with  language  development.
c.
Ronald  Belloli,  Vice  President  Administration  &  Finance
§ Crownpoint  and  Window  Rock  break  ins  were  addressed  immediately.  Crownpoint
Center  will  be  fenced  and  a  bigger  chain  will  be  replaced  on  the  gate  in  Window  Rock.
§ Water  lines  are  a  problem  to  the  student  family  housing.  Although  construction  jobs  are   progressing  well,  some  issues  will  increase  cost.
§ Chinle  Center  interior  completion  deadline  is  June  20,  2014.  Upon  completion  of  the   interior,  furniture  will  be  moved  in.  The  parking  lot  is  a  concern;  more  parking  should  be   made  available.
§ All  audit  work  has  been  completed  and  in  techs  review.
§ A-­‐133  justification  is  in  working  progress  and  the  Navajo  Nation  audit  is  completed  and   filed  on  time.
§ In  reference  to  the  Financial  Investment,  it  is  difficult  to  get  a  trusty  due  to  the  entire   industry  being  based  on  federal  law;  they  all  have  to  be  in  compliance.  It  is  difficult  to   claim  sovereign  immunity  with  federal  security  laws.  The  Navajo  Nation  does  not  have   that.
§ Regent  Gishey  requested  the  plus  and  minus  of  budget  report  of  what  was  spent  and   what  is  left  for  the  FY.  Ron  will  provide  the  BOR  with  the  request  during  July’s  BOR   meeting.
Motion  to  accept  &  approve  all  oral  reports  by  Regent  Hoskie,  Second  by  Regent  Draper.  Vote:  7/0/0.
President  George  will   have  Daryl  revise  the
Draft  Revised  Charter;   taken  into  consideration   the  BOR’s  feedback.
Upon  completion,  the   revised  draft  charter  will   be  sent  to  all  BOR
members  via  email.
The  BOR  will  review,   make  recommendations
and  be  ready  to  discuss   and  vote  on  July  11,
2014.
Ron  will  provide  the  BOR   with  Plus  and  Minuses   of  budget  report  of  what   was  spent  and  what  is   left  for  the  FY
2013/2014.
Maggie  George
All  Board  Members
Ron  Belloli
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Written  Reports     d.
Department  of  Human  Resources,  Perphelia  Fowler   e.
Office  of  Institutional  Advancement,  Cameron  Daines   f.
Diné  Policy  Institute,  Amber  Crotty   g.
Information  Technology,  Akpabio  Akpabio   h.
Vice  President  of  Student  Success,  Glennita  Haskey
Motion  to  accept  &  approve  all  written  reports  by  Regent  Hoskie,  Second:  Regent  Draper  Vote:  7/0/0.
10.
New  Business
§ Approving  and  Authorizing  the  College  to  enter  into  an  agreement  with  Alamo  Navajo
School  Inc.  Subject:  Dual  Credit  (Attachment)
Ø Regent  Hatathlie  read  the  resolution  into  record
Ø Motion:  Regent  Witherspoon,  second  Regent  Hoskie;  Vote:  7/0/0.
§ Approving  and  Authorizing  the  College  to  enter  into  an  agreement  with  Magdalena
Municipal  Schools.  Subject:  Dual  Credit  (Attachment
Ø Regent  Hatathlie  read  the  resolution  into  record
Ø Motion:  Regent  Witherspoon,  second  Regent  Hoskie;  Vote:  7/0/0.
§ Approving  and  Authoring  the  Expenditure  of  Seven  Hundred  Thirty  Five  Thousand
Dollars  ($735,000.00)  for  a  Five  Year  Internet  and  WAN  Metro-­‐Ethernet  Services
Agreement  to  Frontier  Communications  of  St.  Michaels  Arizona.
Ø Regent  Hatathlie  read  the  resolution  into  record.
Ø Frontier’s  capabilities  of  handing  this  request.  A  possible  bid.  What  can  NTUA   provide?
Ø Request  was  made  to  get  all  agreements  in  writing  from  Frontier.
Ø NTUA  does  not  have  the  capacity  for  the  land  system.
NTUA  does  not  cover   some  aspects  of  Tuba  City  and  Crownpoint.
Ø Fiber  infrastructure  is  the  biggest  problem  to  get  Internet  services  here.
Ø Leverage  and  demand  need  to  be  stressed  to  NTUA  and  Frontier  to  improve   their  infrastructure  and  their  services.
Ø President  George  will  write  a  letter  requesting  a  meeting  with  the  oversight   committee,  NTUA,  and  Frontier.
Dual  Credit  resolutions   for  Alamo  Navajo  School   and  Magdalena
Municipal  Schools  were   voted  together  with  a   motion  by  Regent
Witherspoon  &  Second   by  Regent  Hoskie  with  a
final  vote  of  7/0/0.
Abraham  will  provide  a   listing  of  Dual  Credit
schools  on  July  12,  2014.
All  agreements  should   be  put  in  writing.
Letter  requesting  a   meeting  with  the   oversight  committee,
Abraham  Bitok
Akpabio
Maggie  L.  George
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Ø Regent  Hoskie  motion  to  table  this  resolution,  second  by  Regent  Draper:  Vote
7/0/0.
§ Investment  Committee
Ø BOR  of  Regents  and  College  Personnel  have  been  previously  selected  to  serve   on  the  Investment  committee.  A  date  will  need  to  be  set  for  the  Investment   committee  to  meet  and  select  a  committee  Chair.
Ø President  George  provided  copies  of  FTI’s  Powerpoint.  The  powerpoint   provided  is  a  composition  of  the  portfolio.  The  account  will  be  sent  to  all  of  the
BOR  members  via  email  of  the  investment  pool.  Also  provided  to  the  BOR  is  the
Projected  Balances  in  three  Scenario:   o Scenario  1  shows  spending  all  the  investment  earning.
o Scenario  2  shows  spending  50%  of  the  investment  earrings   o Scenario  3  shows  spending  50%  of  the  Investment  earrings  with  adding
$500.000  per  year  in  donations.
11.
Old  Business
§ Diné  College  Investment  Policy  Statement  –  Tallsalt  Advisors
Ø The  highlighted  areas  will  require  the  Board  of  Regents  feedback.
Ø Tallsalt  is  willing  to  provide  any  clarification  if  needed.  Legal  is  also  willing  to   assist.
Ø A  meeting  date,  a  time,  and  any  comments  will  be  sent  to  President  George  by
June  30,  2014.
12.
Executive  Session:   There  is  no  executive  session  at  this  time.
13.
Next  Meeting
§ There  will  be  a  Board  of  Regents  Work  session  on  July  11,  2014  in  the  NHC  BOR
Conference  room,  Tsaile,  AZ  at  9:00am.
NTUA,  and  Frontier.
Investment  meeting   date,  time,  and  feedback   will  be  provided  by  the
BOR  by  June  30,  2014.
§ The  next  Board  of  Regents  meeting  will  be  July  12,  2014  in  the  NHC  Board  of  Regents
Conference  room,  Tsaile,  AZ  at  9:00am.
14.
Adjournment
§ Motion:  Regent  Draper;  Second:  Regent  Gishey:  Vote:  6/1/0  @  11:35am.
Meeting  Minutes  Respectfully  Submitted  by:  Anjeanette  Lang,  Executive  Assistant  to  Diné  College  Board  of  Regents
Maggie  George
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