Board of Trustees Meeting
JANUARY 23, 2015
DR. ROBERT BURKHARDT
DR. RON INGLE
Interim
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Dr. Ron Ingle
Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Athens State University
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ACCREDITATION UPDATE
NCATE (CAEP)
College of Education

Successful NCATE (CAEP) visit in October, 2014. On-site committee’s final report reflects that
all standards were met and recognized 4 areas of strengths
 Candidates are well-prepared by the unit to possess knowledge, skills and dispositions as
outlined in unit’s conceptual framework. P-12 school partners gave high praise on
candidates’ performance and professionalism. As a result, schools actively seek the ASU
candidates for field experiences and employment.
 The unit is to be commended for the strong relationships developed with the 5 Professional
Development Schools and the schools in the 66 school systems used for field experience
placements. The strength of these relationships became clear during interviews and
conversations with superintendents, principals, and clinical faculty. The team was also made
aware that these administrators not only felt ownership of the unit’s teacher preparation
programs but would always welcome ASU candidates into their schools.
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ACCREDITATION UPDATE
NCATE (CAEP)
College of Education
 The Alabama Center for the Arts is being cited as a model for collaborative practice and
community engagement. It provides an exciting and state of the art facility for art programs
at Calhoun Community College and Athens State University, and also provides a space for
community gatherings, continuing learning and access to the arts.
 The Board of Visitors to the College of Education, representing community and school
partners, is committed to the continuing success of teacher education at ASU and is an
advocate for its programs, faculty and candidates.

Final report requested follow-up information on data gathering for all degree programs. Official
reaccreditation will be granted at April 2015 NCATE (CAEP) meeting
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ACCREDITATION UPDATE
ACBSP
College of Business
ACBSP Self-study will be
conducted in 2015 with site visit
to occur in 2016
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FACULTY AND STAFF POSITIONS
Director of Writing Center
(Assistant Librarian)
search in progress
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GRADUATE PROGRAM UPDATE
M.S. in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
 Approved by ACHE at the December 2014 meeting.
 Athens State will seek approval from SACSCOC for a change from Level II institution to a
Level III institution (graduate programs). Implementation planned for Fall 2015 or Spring
2016
M.A. in Religion
 Notice of Intent for M.A. in Religion graduate program submitted to ACHE in December.
The full proposal will be sent to ACHE by February 20 to be included on the June, 2015
ACHE Meeting Agenda
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SACS
Substantive Change
 Application to seek accreditation at a higher degree
level (from Level II to Level III institution) due
April 8, 2015. This will require an on-site visit.
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NEW OPTIONS
Public History Option for B.A. in History and B.S. in
Social Science approved by ACHE at December 2014 Meeting
Drama and Theater Arts Option for B.A. in English submitted to
ACHE to be included on March 2015 ACHE Meeting Agenda
Two options for B.S. in Biology planned to be submitted to ACHE for March 2015
ACHE Meeting Agenda:
 Cellular and Developmental Biology Option for B.S., Biology
 Ecology and Organismal Biology Option for B.S., Biology
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INSTRUCTIONAL LAB
The College of Education instructional lab
is scheduled to be open by the end of the
month and is located in Waters Hall Room
N206
The room has all new equipment :
 laptops, iPads, GPA devices, Android
tablets, Chrome Books, Promethian
Board, SMART board and Mimeo
board, mobile projectors as well as
collaborative student work stations and
mobile seating
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HIGHLIGHTS
Assistant Professor Stacie Hughes received Forensic Certified
Public Accountant certification. She was recently appointed to
the National AICTA Women’s Initiative Executive Committee
Taskforce (largest national organization in accounting)
Assistant Professor Emily Corzine received Certified
Management Accountant certification
Athens State chapter of Delta Mu Delta International Business
Honor Society received Star Award 2014 (13th time to win this award)
Assistant Professor Kim Bell was awarded Educator of the
Year Award By the University of North Alabama
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5-year Post-Implementation Report for the following
programs due to ACHE February 2015
 Contract and Acquisition Management
 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
 Enterprise Systems Management
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MR. MIKE MCCOY
Vice President for Financial Affairs
Athens State University
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ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL SUMMARY ENDING 12/31/2014
OPERATING
10/01 - 12/31
10/01 - 12/31
Positive
BUDGET
ACTUAL FY15
ACTUAL FY14
(Negative)
REVENUES:
REGULAR STATE APPROPRIATION
$
SPECIAL STATE APPROPRIATION
11,343,599
$
200,000
TUITION & FEES
1,890,600
$
938,726
-
$
-
951,874
-
17,494,864
10,774,322
10,061,847
RENT
150,000
16,958
38,298
(21,340)
INVESTMENT INCOME
175,000
5,000
3,712
1,288
10,000
9,540
8,031
1,509
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
INDIRECT COST REVENUE
TOTAL REVENUES:
135,000
$
954
954
$ 11,050,614
12,817,001
2,949,789
2,886,121
(63,668)
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
3,022,239
763,296
1,016,539
253,243
STUDENT SERVICES
2,442,114
557,611
559,519
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
6,877,211
1,178,950
1,170,930
(8,020)
OPER. & MAINT. OF PHYSICAL PLANT
3,481,188
651,404
623,778
(27,626)
850,000
326,426
663,181
336,755
SCHOLARSHIPS
TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
$
29,489,753
$
-
12,697,374
EXPENDITURES:
INSTRUCTION
29,508,463
712,475
$
6,427,476
$
6,920,068
$
1,646,760
1,908
$
492,592
CAPITAL PURCHASES:
BOOKS
18,710
(3,860)
(3,891)
(31)
AUDIO VISUAL
-
-
-
FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
-
-
-
TECHNOLOGY < 25,000
-
(23,406)
(23,406)
TECHNOLOGY > 25,000
-
TOTAL CAPITAL PURCHASES
$
EXCESS REVENUES OVER EXPENSES
$
18,710
-
$
(3,860)
$
(27,297)
$
$
6,273,758
$
4,157,843
$
Athens State University
(23,437)
2,115,915
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MCCANDLESS HALL

Commissioning Agent continues to work on controls
 General Contractor working to finish “punch list” items
 Academic affairs personnel being relocated to third floor
from Brown Hall
IT HELP DESK

Help desk relocated to Waters Hall
 Support personnel expected to be relocated by end of January
AMSTI
 Vacant space on south end being converted to AMSTI operational
space
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BEATY MASON
Alabama Building Commission approved construction package for
the next phase consisting of new electrical, plumbing and HVAC
Front walkway being rebuilt with new brick pavers and limestone
steps
Old windows to be removed and repaired as needed
A new foundation has been built for the Log Cabin and damaged
logs have been replaced
Boxwoods that were removed from construction will be relocated
as weather permits
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ALABAMA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Construction continues on Phase II with expected completion date of
spring 2016
The financing agreement for Phase II in the amount of $5,000,000
was executed on December 17, 2014
UNIVERSITY GROUNDS
Paving bid awarded for repaving the front circle of Founders Hall
Traffic signs scheduled to be installed throughout campus
Landscaping upgrades planned for College Street Centre as
weather permits
MR. RICK MOULD
Vice President for University Advancement
Athens State University
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Cash and Non-Cash Contributions
June 1, 2012 – December 31, 2014
$1,989,421
Outstanding Pledges as of
December 31, 2014
$1,276,736
Total of Cash and Non-Cash
Contributions and Pledges
$3,266,157
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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Association is to develop a strong
alliance with Athens State University, to encourage
members to participate actively in Alumni Affairs and
become more visible in their commitment to the
University, to help develop resources for the
Association and the University, and to enhance the
image of the Association and the Institution throughout
the world.
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Organization
 25 Board members
 Board members served three-year terms
 Board of Directors meets quarterly
 Executive Committee includes President, Vice
President, Past-President, Director of Alumni
Affairs, and a member at-large
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January 2014- 6,041 connections
January 2015 – 8,173 connections
Used information and updates to add information to
our database
Sending targeted communications Section on Notable
Alums
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 Contributed nearly $265,000 since 2010
 $180,000 has been earmarked for student
scholarships
 $25,000 toward Beaty Mason Home
renovation
 $9,000 toward McCandless Hall
renovation
 $9,000 toward Sandridge Hall furnishings
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EVENTS
 Accounting Network Reception
 Athletic Homecoming
 Hosted Alumni Tent at Fiddlers
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Presentation on January 27, 2015
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 7, 2015
March 10, 2015
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 24, 2015
February 26, 2015
May 14, 2015
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 14 -16, 2015
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MS. SARAH MCABEE
Vice President for
Enrollment and Student Services
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NATIONAL OUTLOOK
 Enrollment is down for the third straight
year -1.5% in public sector
 Over 24-largest declines
 Returns to employment
 Fewer HS graduates in June 2014
 12% growth expected by 2021
National Student Clearinghouse Data
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2014-2015
1. Computer Science
2. Management Information
Systems
3. Software Engineering
4. Information Technology
5. Economics
6. Civil Engineering
7. Statistics
8. Finance
9. Actuarial Mathematics
10.Nursing
2013-2014
1. Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
2. Computer Science
3. Civil Engineering
4. Information Systems
Management
5. Nursing
6. Information Systems
7. Finance
8. Math
9. Information Science
10.Construction
2012-2013
1. Pharmacy and Pharmacology
2. Nursing
3. Transportation Sciences and
Technology
4. Treatment Therapy Professions
5. Chemical Engineering
6. Electrical Engineering
7. Medical Technologies
8. Construction Services
9. Management Information
Systems
10.Medical Assisting Services
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Spring 2014 Actual
 Actual 3050 headcount
◦ 28,323 CHP
◦ 437 New Students
Spring 2013 Actual
 Actual 3316 headcount
◦ 31,273 CHP
◦ 536 New Students
Spring 2015
Budgeted - Credit Hour Production
27, 438
Spring 2015
Enrollment - Goal Credit Hour Production
28, 323
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Student Count
End Regular
Registration
NP drops
End Late
Registration
New Students
Credit Hours
3033
28,369
208
1568
2825
26,821
3082
453
28,718
Fiscal Budget 27,438 EM Budget 28,323
539 new applications for Spring 2015
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6%
College
Headcount
Credit Hours
Arts & Sciences
1019
9753
Business
1174
10921
Education
700
7109
No College
189
935
Total
3082
28718
New Students 575
33%
23%
COAS
COB
COE
NDS
38%
Registered 440 Not Registered 143
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Budget Spring 2015
27,438 credit hours 14,244 F2F 13194 DL
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
Total 2014 leads 6371

New enrolled leads 923

Conversion Rate 14.5%

Logistics Graduate Program
Campaign
14 leads

Cyber Security 41 leads
(Oct to Dec)
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Like the CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER on
DEGREE WORKS UPDATE
https://degreeworksadmin.athens.edu/
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Like the CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER on
2015 SPRING CAREER EVENTS
January
Recording of Online Workshop:
Resume 101 is available to all
students and Alumni on
athens.edu/career
February
2/24 Workshop:
Results Resumes
@ 6pm in CB 104
Register:
athens.edu/resultsresumes
2/26 Networking:
ACM & LSM Networking
Reception
@ 6pm at Von Braun Center
April
March
3/ 12 Workshop:
Head to Toe – First
Impressions Matter
@ 6pm in CB 204
Register:
athens.edu/headtotoe
4/1–8 Workshop:
COE Interview Prep
Workshops (8)
4/14
Career Chat:
Career Fair Prep
@ 1pm in Student Center
Bear Cage
3/17
Career Chat:
Career Fair Prep
@ 1pm in CB Lobby
3/31
Career Fair:
Nashville Career Fair
@ 10 – 3 at Williamson Co Ag
Expo
4/16
Career Fair :
Spring Career Fair
@ 9 – 11:30 in
Carter Gymnasium
4/16
COE Career
Event
@ 12:30 – 2:30
Student Center Ballroom
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2015 SPRING RECRUITING EVENTS
January
Calhoun Orientation Classes 8th & 9th
Northeast Alabama Community College 20th
Snead State Community College 21st
Sparkman High School 21st
Bob Jones High School 22nd
Wallace State Community College 22nd
Huntsville Havoc’s Game 24th
Chattahoochee Valley Community College 26th
Southern Union Community College 27th
Central Alabama Community College 28th
Gadsden State Community College 29th
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Jefferson Davis Community College 2nd
Alabama Southern Community College 3rd
Faulkner State Community College 4th
Bishop State Community College 5th
Huntsville Havoc’s Game 21st
February
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SACRAO 1st - 4th
Calhoun Workforce Expo 4th
Lawson State Community College 11th
Shelton State Community College 11th
Lurleen B Wallace Community College 16th & 17th
Enterprise State Community College 19th
Jefferson State Community College 23rd & 24th
Lawson State Community College 25th & 26th
NCMA Networking Reception 26th
April
• Wallace State Community College 7th
• Junior Civitan Conference 25th
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Terry Stepp
Director of Community
and Campus Engagement
Nikki Schrimsher
Transfer Student Success
Center Advisor
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Nicki Hatton
Admissions Advisor
Callie Patterson
Admissions Advisor
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MS. BELINDA KRIGEL
Chief Information Officer
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Data Room Upgrades

Banner server replacement
-end of life
-transition to Linux

18 TB disk storage expansion
-end of life

Power and UPS upgrade
-new equipment
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PERSONNEL
Information
Technology
Specialist hiring
process underway
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HELP DESK

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
Relocated to Waters Hall, Rm 202
Easy access for students
Serves entire campus
Managed by Academic Technology
Services
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DR. ROBERT WHITE
Presiding Officer
Faculty Senate
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MR. DAMON LARES
Presiding Officer
Staff Senate
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Raised $249 for “Team Sherri”
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
December – Christmas Sponsorship
Worked with the Limestone DHR to sponsor 9 people for Christmas
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Valentine’s Carnations (proceeds go to LCCI Food Pantry)
The John “Booty” Murray Staff Member of the Year Award
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
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DR. ROBERT GLENN
President
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Franklin Covey Leader In Me Symposium
February 4-6, 2015
Gymnasium
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Hosted luncheon for
Limestone County Legislative
Delegation on
January 20, 2015
 Nominating Committee
for Board of Trustees met on
January 20, 2015
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Statement of Economic Interest
due on April 30, 2015 www.ethics.alabama.gov
 AGB National Conference
on Trusteeship
April 19-21, 2015
Arizona Biltmore
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Honors and Awards Convocation
Friday, May 8, 2015
6:30 pm
Gymnasium
Spring 2015 Commencement Ceremonies
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Gymnasium
 9:00 am
College of Education
Speaker: Dr. Belle Wheelan
 12:00 pm
College of Arts and Sciences
 3:00 pm
College of Business
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