Executive Council Minutes
February 15, 2012
Present: Alan Scheibmeir, Giles Brown, Jeanie Hardin, Rick Lynn, Gary
Paikowski, and Marc Payne.
Absent: Roy Renfro
Guest: Andy MacPherson
Recorder: Shelle Cassell
Agenda Items
Welding Rodeo Parking
Andy MacPherson, representing the Welding Rodeo planning committee, requested
permission to close parking lot 8 (P8) the evening of Wednesday, May 2, through Friday,
May 4, to set up and host the 2nd Annual Welding Rodeo. The Culinary Arts and Softball
Field parking lot will remain open and will be accessible by the road north of Viking
Residence Hall. Jeanie Hardin suggested that the Career and Technology Center be open
for guests to tour.
Action/Motion: The Council unanimously supported the motion by Jeanie Hardin,
second by Rick Lynn, to allow parking lot P8 to be closed as requested for the Welding
Rodeo set up and event. Dr. Scheibmeir praised the efforts of Janis Thompson and Greg
Beckley for their leadership in this event planning.
South Campus – Facility Special Request
Dr. Scheibmeir presented a request for use of the South Campus for a wedding reception,
along with a special request to permit serving beer, wine and champagne.
Action/Motion: Action was tabled to allow Dr. Scheibmeir time to explore the legal
liability as well as the conditions that would need to be in place.
Continuing Education for Employees
Gary Paikowski and CWL Director Jan Crumpton have drafted plans to provide regular
in-house training to college personnel for campus-used software and technology systems
such as Windows, the phone system, SPOL, copiers, etc. Jeanie Hardin suggested getting
input from departments on what training topics are needed. Jan’s expertise in this area
will create the model to be used, and members are encouraged to support the initiative by
having employees attend. It was suggested that training would be very helpful for new
employees as a part of the orientation process.
Action/Motion: No action necessary.
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Official Name Change of College
Shelle Cassell shared the steps necessary to complete a formal name change for the
institution. Members discussed changing the name to Grayson College, and will provide
information on that process to the Board of Trustees to consider at their February
meeting.
Action/Motion: It was the consensus of the Council to recommend a formal name
change from Grayson County College to Grayson College.
Announcements
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Dr. Gary Hinsler has been hired as the Registrar (title TBD). He will be starting
soon.
State reporting of contact hours shows that GCC is 6% below the state average.
Dr. Scheibmeir reassured members that the college is prepared to make minor
adjustments as needed, especially as we become familiar with the state’s new
annual funding process.
Giles Brown complimented Rick Lynn and the faculty load committee on their
recent work. Dr. Scheibmeir, on behalf of the Executive Council, also expressed
appreciation for their work.
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