BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHARLES STEWART MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 2009
VOLUME 41
SCHEDULED
7:30 p.m. Room 1301
Regional
PRESENT: TRUSTEES
Croudy
ABSENT:
Bettendorf
(Andy)
Sally Shaheen Joseph
Albert J. Koegel
John L. Snell, Jr.
Celia M. Turner
PRESIDING OFFICER:
Certified As Correct:
Lenore Croudy, Chairperson
Regular Board Meeting: 7:30 p.m. to 8:08 p.m.
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Lenore Croudy, Chairperson
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Celia M. Turner, Secretary
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHARLES STEWART MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Regular Meeting, December 21, 2009
Volume 41
Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 21, 2009
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION:
There was no Committee of the Whole Session.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Croudy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. She asked for a moment of silence in memoriam for
MCC Faculty Member Karen Sharp, former staff member Margaret Bueller, and Outstanding Alumnus Phil
Braun. There was no objection.
A moment of silence was held in their honor.
II. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Trustee Everman moved that the agenda be adopted. Secretary Turner seconded the motion.
ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION PASSED.
IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Chair Croudy called on President Shaink, who introduced Dr. Amy Fugate, Vice President of Academic
Affairs. Dr. Fugate explained how she discussed with Dr. Johanna Brown, Dean, Science & Math Division, how all the full-time Anatomy and Physiology faculty were to attend a conference sponsored by the Human
Anatomy & Physiology Society, and they returned with tools and activities designed to improve classroom learning. She introduced Dr. Brian Feige and Dr. Sharon Schapel, Biology Faculty, Jeremy Lynd, Biology
Support Specialist, and Jarred Lorenz, Biology Student Assistant, to provide an overview of what they learned. Dr. Feige explained how for the last 10 years, members of the Biology faculty have produced their own lab manuals, and Dr. Schapel highlighted a workshop she attended entitled “Terrific Tips for Teaching
Tough Topics.” They presented several visual aids and illustrations, used to identify how oxygen enters the bloodstream, carbon dioxide production, pulmonary and systemic gas exchange, among other concepts.
They further explained how these tools are not typically available in labs, which results in unique ways to enhance student learning. They also discussed new manipulatives in the works which they hope will aid students in understanding the subjects.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.

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VI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Dr. Brian Ivory, outgoing President of the MCCEA, addressed the Board, explaining how the MCCEA recently held it biennial officer elections, and as such, he introduced new MCCEA President Dr. Larry
Juchartz. Dr. Ivory provided a brief professional background on Dr. Juchartz, and thanked President
Shaink, the Trustees, and the members of the Executive Cabinet for the respect given to him during his term.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SECRETARY TURNER MOVED THAT THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 23, 2009 BE APPROVED. VICE-CHAIR SNELL SECONDED THE MOTION.
ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION PASSED.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Acceptance of Standing Board Committee Reports:
1.
Personnel (Turner, Bettendorf, Joseph): Secretary Turner reported that the Personnel
Committee met on December 16, 2009. Notes from that meeting appear as Attachment A.
2.
Finance/Audit (Koegel, Everman, Snell): Treasurer Koegel reported that the
Finance/Audit Committee also met on December 16, 2009. Notes from that meeting appear as Attachment B.
3.
Policy (Joseph, Snell, Turner): Trustee Joseph was unable to provide an oral report due to laryngitis, so Secretary Turner reported on her behalf, saying that the Policy Committee met on December 14, 2009. Notes from that meeting appear as Attachment C.
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 TRUSTEE JOSEPH, SECONDED BY SECRETARY TURNER THAT THE BOARD
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Chair Croudy called for a vote on the Consent Agenda, Item 1.28, Treasurer’s Report for November 2009.
ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION PASSED.

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Individual Items:
Chair Croudy called for a motion to accept the first reading of Item 1.29, Amendments to Board Policy
7000 (Students).
MOVED BY TRUSTEE JOSEPH, SECONDED BY SECRETARY TURNER THAT THE FIRST
READING OF ITEM 1.29 BE ACCEPTED.
There was no discussion.
Chair Croudy called for the vote on Item 1.29.
FIVE AYE VOTES, ONE NAY VOTE (EVERMAN). MOTION PASSED.
Chair Croudy called for a motion to accept the first reading of Item 1.30, Amendments to Board Policy
8000 (Public, Organizational, Governmental, and Media Relations).
MOVED BY TRUSTEE JOSEPH, SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIR SNELL THAT THE FIRST
READING OF ITEM 1.30 BE ACCEPTED.
There was no discussion.
Chair Croudy called for the vote on Item 1.30.
FIVE AYE VOTES, ONE NAY VOTE (EVERMAN). MOTION PASSED.
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
President’s Report: President Shaink began by distributing the Executive Summary, and then called on
Mark Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer, to introduce new employees in attendance: Noel Roan, as well as Officers Bruce Burton, John Keahey, Cedric Kendall, Eric McElroy, Tim Murley, and Kristine
Surdu. Dr. Shaink also welcomed the new employees. He then congratulated Dr. Juchartz on his election as President of the MCCEA and thanked Dr. Ivory for his service to the organization. President Shaink highlighted upcoming dates including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Dinner, and next month’s
Committee meetings.
Dr. Shaink thanked Dr. Fugate and Dr. Johanna Brown, Dean, Science & Math Division, as well as the presenters for their hard work in showing new ways to teach complex subjects, which showed genuine caring for students. He then cited the ADN Pinning Ceremony, and concluded by wishing the happiest of holidays, a Happy New Year, and offered thanks to everyone for what they do.
XII. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS (Item 4.06):
Trustee Joseph thanked everyone and wished Happy Holidays to all!
Treasurer Koegel wished everyone Happy Holidays!
Trustee Everman congratulated Dr. Ivory and wished Dr. Juchartz good luck. He also let everyone know he

67d attended a performance of the Concert Band, commending them for an excellent job and adding that the students had a great time. Trustee Everman also wished Secretary Turner a Happy Birthday!
Vice-Chair Snell said he was amazed by the tremendous credentials possessed by the new officers on staff, and thanked them for being part of the MCC family. He thanked the presenters, commenting on how their methods broaden teaching, helps make subjects easier, and increase retention. Vice-Chair Snell thanked Dr.
Ivory for his service and welcomed Dr. Juchartz, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas!
Secretary Turner welcomed the new employees and complimented the Board for its work over the past year, both the ups and downs. She then wished everyone Happy Holidays!
Chair Croudy thanked President Shaink and his staff for all that they do, as well as all the teachers and union leaders for their work, ending by wishing everyone Happy Holidays!
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Croudy declared the meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Minutes respectfully 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, December 16, 2009, 4:00 p.m., CM 1019
Present: Turner, Joseph, Croudy
Absent: Bettendorf
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Trustee Turner.
Consent Agenda
Treasurer’s Report: Larry Gawthrop, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed the Treasurer’s Report for the month of November 2009. He reported that total revenues were approximately $37.9 million, representing
53.3% of the annual budget, 7.9% higher than last year at this time. Expenditures year-to-date were at
$24.4 million, representing 34.4% of the annual budget. Tuition and fee revenues were $24.4 million, and property taxes were $9.9 million. The regularly scheduled state appropriation payment was received as scheduled. Mr. Gawthrop also handed out a chart detailing an increase in Accounts Receivable, explaining that factors contributing to the increase included accelerated enrollment, changes in accounting methods, a slower collection of Accounts Receivable from Fall 2009, and Promise Grant add back.
Individual Items
Amendments to Board Policy Section 7000 (Students): A copy of the resolution was included for review, along with a copy of the Policy Section with recommended changes. The resolution will be presented for a first reading at Monday’s meeting. The committee was briefed on comments on the policy section made during the Finance/Audit Committee meeting earlier.
Amendments to Board Policy Section 8000 (Public, Organizational, Government, and Media Relations): A copy of the resolution was included for review, along with a copy of the Policy Section with recommended changes. The resolution will be presented for a first reading at Monday’s meeting.
Other
Staffing Transactions Report: Mark Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer, reviewed the Staffing
Transactions Report for November 2009.
Mr. Gawthrop and President Shaink reported that a discussion occurred during the Finance/Audit
Committee regarding allegations made by the MCCEA in their publication related to last month’s tuition presentation. Mr. Gawthrop expressed the shock and confusion he felt after reading the comments, adding that, in addition to the presentation made to the Board, the presentation was published on the College website, and duplicated in presentations to the Foundation for MCC, two Employee Open Forums, and a faculty meeting, and none of the issues listed in the newsletter were brought forth during any of these times. Mr.
Gawthrop then addressed points made in the article and in an accompanying editorial, providing rationale to support the statements made in his presentation.
President Shaink also reported on the discussion during the Finance/Audit Committee meeting regarding lobbying.
Trustee Turner adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m.

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ATTACHMENT B
FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 12:00 p.m., CM 1019
Present: Koegel, Everman, Snell
The meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m. by Trustee Koegel.
Consent Agenda
Treasurer’s Report: Larry Gawthrop, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed the Treasurer’s Report for the month of
November 2009. He reported that total revenues were approximately $37.9 million, representing 53.3% of the annual budget, 7.9% higher than last year at this time. Expenditures year-to-date were at $24.4 million, representing 34.4% of the annual budget. Tuition and fee revenues were $24.4 million, and property taxes were
$9.9 million. The regularly scheduled state appropriation payment was received as scheduled. Mr. Gawthrop also handed out a chart detailing an increase in Accounts Receivable, explaining that factors contributing to the increase included accelerated enrollment, changes in accounting methods, a slower collection of Accounts
Receivable from Fall 2009, and Promise Grant add back.
Individual Items
Amendments to Board Policy Section 7000 (Students): A copy of the resolution was included for review, along with a copy of the Policy Section with recommended changes. The resolution will be presented for a first reading at Monday’s meeting.
Trustee Everman questioned the recommendation that Section 7450 (Public Performances) be removed. It was explained that the Policy Committee determined that public performances need not be mandated by Board policy. He also questioned the recommendation that Section 7700 (Disability Services) be removed. Scott
Jenkins, Vice President for Student & Administrative Services, explained that the ideals behind the policy were composed in a new all-encompassing policy on student development.
Amendments to Board Policy Section 8000 (Public, Organizational, Government, and Media Relations): A copy of the resolution was included for review, along with a copy of the Policy Section with recommended changes.
The resolution will be presented for a first reading at Monday’s meeting.
There was brief discussion regarding the use and efficacy of lobbying efforts by the Michigan Community
College Association as well as the College’s lobbyists. Trustee Everman suggested a future presentation on this issue.
Trustee Snell initiated discussion regarding allegations made by the MCCEA in their publication related to last month’s tuition presentation. Mr. Gawthrop expressed the shock and confusion he felt after reading the comments, adding that, in addition to the presentation made to the Board, the presentation was published on the College website, and duplicated in presentations to the Foundation for MCC, two Employeefc Open
Forums, and a faculty meeting, and none of the issues listed in the newsletter were brought forth during any of these times. Mr. Gawthrop then addressed points made in the article and in an accompanying editorial, providing rationale to support the statements made in his presentation.
Other
Staffing Transactions Report: Mark Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer, reviewed the Staffing
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Trustee Koegel adjourned the meeting at 1:19 p.m.
ATTACHMENT C
POLICY COMMITTEE
Monday, December 14, 2009, 3:00 p.m., CM 1019
Present: Joseph, Snell, Turner
The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Trustee Joseph.
The Policy Committee conducted and completed their initial review of Section 7000 (Students) and Section
8000 (Public, Organizational, Government, and Media Relations). Both will be presented for a first reading at the December 21 Board meeting.
Trustee Joseph adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p.m.