MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GOVERNING BOARD
AGENDA
Interactive Television (ITV)
Originating at the J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Kingman, ITV Room # 502
October 12, 2007, 9:00 a.m.
Bullhead City Campus, Room # 502
Lake Havasu City Campus, ITV Room # 502
North Mohave Campus, ITV Room # 103
(Action Items are in bold print)
I.
Call to Order (Victor Wakimoto, Governing Board Secretary)
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call (Amy Curley, Executive Assistant)
IV.
Approval of Meeting Minutes (Wakimoto) (Appendix 1)
Approval of the minutes of the September 11, 2007 regular meeting.
Approval of the minutes of the September 11, 2007 regular meeting
as presented:
Approval of the minutes of the September 11, 2007 regular meeting
with the following modifications:
V.
Audience of Any Citizen (Wakimoto)
[NOTE: This is an opportunity for any citizen to address the Board on any matter of
concern to the citizen. The Board will listen to the remarks, but may not respond or
answer questions. Unless the matter is already on the agenda for action, no action can be
taken other than to instruct staff to include the matter on a future agenda. The President
of the Board may limit the time for individual presentation and may limit the total time
for all presentations. Citizens wishing to comment will be limited to one opportunity to
speak. During Interactive Television (ITV) meetings, the chair will query each campus
for those who wish to speak.]
VI.
Board Reports (Wakimoto)
A. Oath of Office – New Appointee (Wakimoto)
In accordance with Governing Board Policy 1055 (A.R.S. 15-1441.E), vacancies on
the Board are to be filled with a qualified elector of the state, who resides in the
district to be represented.
Following that policy, Mohave County School
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Superintendent Mike File appointed Jerry Ambrose to fill the vacancy in District #5,
effective September 20, 2007.
B. Naming of Facility (John T. Neal) (Appendix 2)
In recognition of Chancellor Thomas Henry and Connie Henry’s contributions to the
development of Mohave Community College, it is recommended that the primary
street through the J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman be named TC
Henry Circle.
Additionally, College employees have recommended that the mid-campus street be
named Henry Way.
Move to approve naming the primary street through the Neal Campus –
Kingman TC Henry Circle and the mid-campus street Henry Way.
Move to approve naming the primary street through the Neal Campus –
Kingman TC Henry Circle and the mid-campus street Henry Way with the
following modification:
C. Recognition of Administrators (Wakimoto)
In honor of departing administrators Chancellor Thomas Henry and Vice Chancellor
for Administration William Lovejoy, the Secretary of the Governing Board will
present awards of emeritus status.
VII.
Chancellor’s Report (Dr. Thomas Henry, Chancellor)
A. AACC Leadership Workshop (Henry)
On October 3, 2007 George Boggs, President and CEO of the American Association
of Community Colleges, presented to MCC administrators and managers an overview
of current and future issues for community colleges. Dr. Boggs is a former
community college president and has been in the leadership role of the AACC for
over 7 years. He has clearly been one of the leading forces behind policy and
advocacy initiatives for all community colleges. As a member of AACC, the College
receives the benefits of these initiatives as well as having our concerns aired in the
national policy arena.
B. Jagerson Road Update (Monte Wilson, P.E., Mohave County Public Works)
(Appendix 3)
Jagerson Avenue, the southern boundary of the Neal Campus – Kingman, has long
been in need of upgrading, and an improvement project is now under way by Mohave
County. Mr. Wilson will report on the project.
C. College Audit for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006 (Henry)
Board members received the latest college audit directly from the Auditor General of
the State of Arizona. Page 40 of that audit summarizes the audit and demonstrates
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that it is an unqualified audit, with no exceptions or findings. Consistent with the
audit results since 2003, the college has received a clean report.
D. Distance Education Grant (Henry)
The Distance Education program at Mohave Community College received a $60,560
grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce through its Public
Telecommunications Facilities Program, to study how to improve its interactive
television (ITV) system to meet student instructional needs in the future. The project
will address and evaluate replacement of aging equipment and expansion of
capabilities into areas of Mohave County with projections of high population growth
that could be served by expanding ITV capabilities.
VIII.
Instruction and Student Services (Dr. Michael Kearns, Vice Chancellor for Instruction
and Student Services)
A. AACC Leadership Award (Kearns) (Appendix 4)
Dr. Thomas C. Henry, Chancellor Emeritus, has been nominated for the American
Association of Community Colleges (AACC) 2008 National Leadership Award. Dr.
Henry’s career achievements clearly qualify him as a deserving candidate for this
prestigious national award which is based upon demonstration of outstanding
contributions, leadership, and commitment to community colleges and higher
education at the national level.
B. NCMPR Awards Report (Kearns)
Mohave Community College was represented last month at the District 6 conference
of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations – the organization for
community college marketing, public relations and college development
professionals. MCC was awarded one gold and two bronze Medallions for marketing
collaterals and promotional materials at the conference.
C. Grant Partnership (Chuck Spotts, Acting Associate Vice Chancellor for Instruction
and Student Services)
Mohave Community College has partnered with Mohave Desert Early Literature
Coalition, which is the recipient of a grant from the Southwest Institute for Children
and Families, to deliver college-level instruction for teachers and aides in the Mohave
Valley, Fort Mohave, and Bullhead City Head Start programs. Arizona State
University and the Western Arizona Council of Governments prepared and submitted
the grant; MCC will deliver courses in Early Childhood Education and Elementary
Education on the Bullhead City Campus.
IX.
Administrative Services (William Lovejoy, Vice Chancellor for Administration)
A. Technology (Jim Luke, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology)
Angel Learning Report
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The Board approved Angel Learning, Inc. as the vendor for the College’s Course
Management System on September 11, 2007. Technical Support Services is currently
working with Angel and developing a timeline for implementation.
B. Review of Tax Levy, Property Tax Oversight Commission (Lovejoy) (Appendix 5)
The Property Tax Oversight Commission has reviewed the college’s property tax levy
limits and compliance with the Truth in Taxation Act for 2007-08 and found the
college followed proper procedures.
C. Security Update (Lovejoy)
After evaluation of the pilot project for security cameras on the Lake Havasu
Campus, which did reduce disruptive incidents including vandalism, the college
ordered security surveillance cameras for the Neal Campus – Kingman and Bullhead
City campus. The cameras have now been installed and security enhanced for those
two campuses.
D. Crisis Management Plan (Lovejoy)
The college has been updating its crisis management plan, and the final documents
have been distributed to the campuses. The plan will be updated annually. The plan
designates responsibilities on each campus in the event of an incident as well as
notification procedures for ensuring that law enforcement, fire protection or medical
services authorities are promptly involved.
Two years ago, the college installed a Voice-Over Internet Protocol telephone system,
which allowed expansion through software for alert notifications in voice, text and
data. As part of the crisis management plan, the college is installing telephonic
equipment in each classroom and laboratory which utilizes the VOIP capability and
serves as an alert system for faculty and staff in those spaces. Additionally, alerts can
be interfaced with the college’s computer systems. Testing of the system has been
initiated, and full capability will soon be available.
E. Amphitheater Project Update (H. Lynn Cundiff, Acting Associate Vice Chancellor
for Administration)
Mohave Community College, in association with the Kiwanis Club of Bullhead City,
is moving forward with the planning phase of an amphitheater project for the
Bullhead Campus. Following several meetings, Devine Homes, and Creative
Drafting and Design Services have agreed to provide the college with architectural
drawings for this project. The college expects to receive the initial drawings for
review and input by November 1, 2007. Final plans are expected by November 15th.
Following the receipt of final plans the college will meet with the Kiwanis Club to
detail the list of materials and create a timeframe for construction.
F. Financial Report (Lovejoy) (Appendix 6)
The financial report for September 2007 is presented in the appendix.
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G. Human Resources Report (Lovejoy) (Appendix 7)
The Human Resources Report for September 2007 contains 10 new hires, 2 internal
hires, 1 position reclassification, 4 resignations, 1 retirement, 1 termination and 1
transfer.
Move to approve the human resources report as presented.
Move to approve the human resources report with the following modification:
X.
Next Meeting (Wakimoto)
The next meeting of the Board of Governors will be Friday November 9, 2007 at 9:00
a.m. originating on the Bullhead City Campus, ITV Room #502.
XI.
Adjournment (Wakimoto)
Directly following the adjournment of today’s meeting, there will be a brief ceremony in
front of the Dean E. and Raquel Finkbeiner Administration Building.
Move to adjourn the meeting.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Mohave Community College endeavors to assure the
accessibility of all to its programs, facilities, and services to all persons with disabilities. If you need an
accommodation for this meeting, please contact the Disability Services Office at 928-757-0813.
Members of the Mohave County Community College District Governing Board will attend either in person or
by telephone conference call.
The public is invited to view the final agenda, including the appendices noted, (excluding appendices covered
by the Executive Session exemptions noted in ARS 38-431.0) in the library on each campus within 24 hours
prior to the scheduled meeting. This information may also be obtained through the Office of the Chancellor,
1971 Jagerson Avenue, Kingman, Arizona 86409 (928-757-0801).
I, Amy M. Curley, hereby certify that this Notice of Public Meeting, prepared pursuant to ARS 38-431.02,
was posted by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday October 11, 2007.
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Amy M. Curley
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