BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHARLES STEWART MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 27, 2012
VOLUME 44
SCHEDULED MEETING:
7:30 p.m.
BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM:
Room 1301
Regional Technology Center
TRUSTEES ABSENT:
Michael A. Freeman
TRUSTEES PRESENT:
Lenore Croudy
Pamela M. Faris
Sally Shaheen Joseph
Albert J. Koegel
John L. Snell, Jr.
Rafael C. Turner
PRESIDING OFFICER: Lenore Croudy, Chairperson
Regular Board Meeting: 7:30 p.m. to 8:14 p.m.
Certified As Correct:
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Lenore Croudy, Chairperson
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Sally Shaheen Joseph, Secretary
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHARLES STEWART MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Regular Meeting, August 27, 2012
Volume 44
Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 27, 2012
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION:
Chair Croudy called the Committee of the Whole session to order at 6:30 p.m. She called on President
Shaink who introduced Mark Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer, who provided a brief update on
Board policies regarding harassment. Trustee Faris suggested that Management consider strengthening the language in regard to the obligation of employees to report possible incidents.
President Shaink then called on Scott Jenkins, Vice-President, Student & Administrative Services, who introduced Troy Boquette, Interim Dean, Student Services. Dean Boquette provided an update on registration and enrollment for the Fall 2012 semester, citing a nationwide trend in decreased enrollment, as well as drops in financial aid and workforce development appropriations. He also presented data highlighting the College’s recruitment process, recoupment and recovery of dropped students, and payment timelines.
After a brief question and answer period, Chair Croudy adjourned the Committee of the Whole session at
7:21 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Croudy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Vice-Chair Snell moved that the agenda be adopted. Secretary Joseph seconded the motion.
ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION PASSED.
IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Chair Croudy called on Secretary Joseph to read aloud Item 1.01, Recognition of Contributions of Reverend
Dr. James B. Bettendorf.
Secretary Joseph read the resolution.
Chair Croudy called for a motion to approve Item 1.01.
MOVED BY VICE-CHAIR SNELL, SECONDED BY TRUSTEE FARIS THAT ITEM 1.01 BE
APPROVED.
Chair Croudy called for the vote on Item 1.01.

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ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION PASSED.
Chair Croudy presented a framed copy of the resolution to Ms. Marti Ploof, Father Bettendorf’s longtime assistant, who was in the audience representing the Bettendorf family. Ms. Ploof made comments on behalf of the Bettendorf family. A brief photo opportunity with Ms. Ploof took place. Chair Croudy requested that a moment of silence be held in Father Bettendorf’s memory.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Dr. Beverly Bleisath, MCC Faculty Member, addressed the Board regarding a discrimination issue.
Mr. Paul Londrigan, MCC Faculty Member, addressed the Board regarding e-learning.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VICE-CHAIR SNELL MOVED THAT THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2012 BE
APPROVED. TRUSTEE FARIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
Chair Croudy called for a vote to approve the minutes of June 25, 2012.
ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION PASSED.
Acceptance of Standing Board Committee Reports:
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
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Personnel (Joseph , Faris, Turner): Secretary Joseph reported that the Personnel Committee met on August 22, 2012. Notes from that meeting appear as Attachment A.
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Finance/Audit (Koegel , Freeman, Snell): Treasurer Koegel reported that the
Finance/Audit Committee met on August 22, 2012. Notes from that meeting appear as
Attachment B.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
X. NEW BUSINESS
Consent Agenda :
Chair Croudy called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOVED BY SECRETARY JOSEPH, SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIR SNELL THAT THE BOARD
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Chair Croudy called for a vote on the Consent Agenda, Item 1.02, Treasurer’s Report for July 2012.

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ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION PASSED.
Individual Items:
Chair Croudy called for a motion to accept the first reading of Item 1.03, Amendments to Board Policy
5803.
MOVED BY SECRETARY JOSEPH, SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIR SNELL THAT THE BOARD
ACCEPT THE FIRST READING OF ITEM 1.03.
Chair Croudy called for a vote to accept the first reading of Item 1.03.
ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION PASSED.
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
President’s Report: President Shaink distributed the Executive Summary, and called on Mr. Kennedy, Chief
Human Resources Officer, who introduced new employees Art Laursen, Melissa Lesiewicz, Trisha Miller, and new Officers William Meyer, Felicia Davis, and David Livingston.
Dr. Shaink announced upcoming dates, including the All-Employee Kickoff Breakfast as well as committee and regular meetings for September. He then called on Chair Croudy who announced that Lisa Poma,
Executive Assistant, Office of the President, had received the ACCT’s Professional Board Staff Member
Award for the Central Region, and would be attending the ACCT’s annual Leadership Congress in Boston next month to receive the award, and hopefully be given the national award as well. He thanked Mr.
Kennedy, Vice-President Jenkins, and Dean Boquette for their presentations, and commented on Father
Bettendorf’s life and legacy.
Treasurer Koegel
XII. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS (Item 4.01):
had no comments.
Secretary Joseph commented that there were so many good things that happened this evening that she was afraid she would inadvertently omit something, and as such, thanked everyone.
Vice-Chair Snell wished Secretary Joseph a happy birthday, and commended Dr. Brian Ivory, Honors
Program Coordinator, for his work organizing the Trustee Scholar Reception held earlier. He also thanked all the evening’s presenters. Dr. Snell also announced a breakfast being held by the Christ Enrichment
Center, scheduled for September 27 at the Sarvis Center, inviting all to attend.
said that it was a great evening. Trustee Faris
Trustee Turner welcomed the new hires and thanked everyone who spoke at the meeting.
Chair Croudy gave Board Attorney Jim Delaney an opportunity to make comments. Mr. Delaney thanked
Ms. Ploof for being at the meeting and thanked Father Bettendorf and her for all they gave to the College.
Chair Croudy thanked President Shaink and everyone at the College for all they do, and mentioned that all the students and parents she spoke with during the Trustee Scholar Reception spoke highly of the College.

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Croudy declared the meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Michael Simon, Assistant Secretary, Mott Community College Board of Trustees.
A copy of the official meeting minutes and a compact disc recording of the meeting in its entirety are available for public viewing/listening in the Mott Library, main campus.
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ATTACHMENT A
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 4:00 p.m., CM1017
Present: Joseph, Faris, Turner
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Trustee Joseph.
Consent Agenda
Treasurer’s Report for July 2012 : Larry Gawthrop, Chief Financial Officer, detailed the Treasurer’s Report for July
2012, reporting that total revenues for the period ended July 31 were approximately $11.1 million, representing
14.5% of the annual budget, which is 0.9% lower than last year at this time. Expenditures year-to-date were at $3.9 million, representing 5.1% of the annual budget. Tuition and fee revenues were $10.6 million, and property taxes were $369 thousand.
Individual Items
Recognition of Contributions of Reverend Dr. James B. Bettendorf: A copy of the resolution was included for review. The resolution will be brought forth for Board approval during Special Presentations at Monday’s meeting.
Amendments to Board Policy 5803 : A copy of the resolution was included for review. Scott Jenkins, Vice-President for Student & Administrative Services, provided background and rationale for the resolution, which will be presented to the Board for a first reading at Monday’s Board meeting. The committee discussed modifying the verbiage as it relates to members of the general public found in violation of the policy.
Other
Staffing Transaction Report : Mark Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer, presented the Staffing Transaction
Report for August 2012.
Mr. Kennedy distributed a document giving a summary and overview of changes made by the Michigan Legislature to the state’s School Employees’ Retirement System, and the potential impact to the College. Mr. Gawthrop contributed additional information on this topic related to the future requirement of the College to record the unfunded liability of MPSERS on the College’s financial statements in accordance with a new GASB standard.
Dr. Amy Fugate, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, gave an explanation of the open-source textbook process, and shared what MCC faculty members are doing to reduce textbook costs.
Trustee Joseph adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m.

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ATTACHMENT B
FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE
Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 12:00 p.m., CM1019
Present: Koegel , Freeman, Snell
The meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m. by Trustee Koegel.
Consent Agenda
Treasurer’s Report for July 2012 : Larry Gawthrop, Chief Financial Officer, detailed the Treasurer’s Report for July
2012, reporting that total revenues for the period ended July 31 were approximately $11.1 million, representing
14.5% of the annual budget, which is 0.9% lower than last year at this time. Expenditures year-to-date were at $3.9 million, representing 5.1% of the annual budget. Tuition and fee revenues were $10.6 million, and property taxes were $369 thousand.
Individual Items
Recognition of Contributions of Reverend Dr. James B. Bettendorf: A copy of the resolution was included for review. The resolution will be brought forth for Board approval during Special Presentations at Monday’s meeting.
There was a brief discussion on the College’s harassment prevention training and procedures.
Amendments to Board Policy 5803 : A copy of the resolution was included for review. Scott Jenkins, Vice-President for Student & Administrative Services, provided background and rationale for the resolution, which will be presented to the Board for a first reading at Monday’s Board meeting.
Other
Staffing Transaction Report : Mark Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer, presented the Staffing Transaction
Report for August 2012.
Mr. Kennedy distributed a document giving a summary and overview of changes made by the Michigan Legislature to the state’s School Employees’ Retirement System, and the potential impact to the College. Mr. Gawthrop contributed additional information on this topic related to the future requirement of the College to record the unfunded liability of MPSERS on the College’s financial statements in accordance with a new GASB standard.
Dr. Amy Fugate, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, gave an explanation of the open-source textbook process, and shared what MCC faculty members are doing to reduce textbook costs.
Trustee Koegel adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m.