KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES

December 14, 2006

With both the Chair and Vice Chair absent, a motion was made by Trustee Roberta Werle to nominate Richard Silverman to chair this meeting. The motion was supported by Denis Weiss. Discussion ensued that Patricia Webb has experience as a past chair, so the motion was withdrawn and Richard Silverman made a new motion to nominate Patricia Webb to chair this meeting, supported by Robert Bovee.

Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero, Abstain, zero, Absent, two Motion carried.

CALL TO ORDER

Trustee Patricia Webb called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Members Present: Robert Bovee, Richard Silverman, Denis Weiss, Patricia Webb, Roberta Werle

Members Absent: Sally Galer, Roy Spangler

Others Present: Jerry Boerema, Fay Bovee, Gene Frazier, Kathy Koch, Ed Koliba, Doty Latuszek, Dennis Mansfield, Brittany Martin, Evalene Martin, Chris Martin, Kathy Marsh, Kyle Morrison, Charles Rorie, Ilene Scherer, Tim Scherer, Dale Shantz

WELCOME

Members and guests were welcomed by acting Chair, Patricia Webb.

OPEN DISCUSSION

None

MINUTES

Minutes from the November 16, 2006 regular board meetings were reviewed and approved as presented after a motion from Trustee Richard Silverman supported by Trustee Robert Bovee.

COMMUNICATION

President Charles Rorie invited board members to the annual Holiday Luncheon on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Center. He also invited them to the Winter Convocation to be held Tuesday, January 2, 2007 with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The convocation will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Center.

Charles Rorie announced a student art show Dec. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Art Department. Following that, the Music Class Recital will be at 8 p.m .at the Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts.

Charles Rorie displayed a special resolution from the governor giving tribute to Kirtland for 40 years of service.

~~Associate Dean, Jerry Boerema announced the Criminal Justice and Corrections grant awards for advanced training in northern Michigan. He said a total of $247,807 was awarded.~~ Associate Dean Jerry Boerema announced that the Criminal Justice department was awarded two grants totaling $247,807 from The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Competitive Grant Program. The grants were awarded to Kirtland Community College, the Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Training Consortium and the Northern Michigan Correction Consortium to provide training to law enforcement and corrections officers in Northern Michigan.

BUSINESS FOR BOARD ACTION

2. RESOLUTION TO MOVE PROPOSED ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE,

COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM IN CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY TO SECOND READING

Karen Brown introduced this new program with Chris and Evalene Martin of the Michigan School of Cardiovascular Sonography.

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Richard Silverman and supported by Trustee Denis Weiss:

WHEREAS

1. The board of trustees has been presented a proposal to add the Associate in Applied Science, Cardiovascular Sonography as a first reading at this meeting, and

2. The college administrative team has reviewed the recommendation and concurs that the Associate in Applied Science, Cardiovascular Sonography degree be added, and

3. The college Curriculum and Instruction Committee has approved the first reading of the Associate in Applied Science, Cardiovascular Sonography, and

4. This degree is being developed as a collaborative program of study with the Upper Peninsula School of Cardiovascular Sonography which is being renamed the Michigan School of Cardiovascular Sonography,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The proposed addition of the Associate in Applied Science, Cardiovascular Sonography degree for the Fall 2007 semester be moved to a second reading at the next scheduled meeting.

Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, two Resolution declared adopted.

REPORTS FOR BOARD INFORMATION

Pandemic Flu Preparedness Plan

Karen Brown, Associate Dean, provided a short video on the spreading of germs from sneezing and coughing. She defined a pandemic flu as a virulent strain of flu virus that is highly contagious, that we do not have a vaccine for and has a high level of mortality and morbidity. Public health officials are predicting such an outbreak within the next five years. The U.S. Department of Education has recommended that all colleges and universities across the U.S. develop a preparedness plan. She introduced the preparedness plan team and explained the plan as it has been developed so far.

Presidential Search Advisory Committee update

Dale Shantz commended the members of the presidential search advisory committee for their cooperative effort in the process. He introduced some of those members who were present and provided a draft profile from the committee for board review and consideration. He said that if the board approves the draft profile, the next step would be to publicize it for community input. A final profile would be brought to the board for approval in January 2007.

Trustee Roberta Werle objected to being asked to approve something that she has not seen before tonight. She stated that a January 3 deadline for public comment is unreasonable. It was clarified that this is a draft, not a final profile. There is still time for review and comment. Richard Silverman suggested a special board meeting in January to approve a final profile for posting in the Chronicle of Higher Education which is an international publication of educators. Roberta Werle proposed Thursday, January 4, 2007 for a special meeting, supported by Richard Silverman.

Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, two Motion approved.

Trustee Denis Weiss moved to approve the draft profile supported by Robert Bovee.

Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, two Motion approved.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:50 p.m. by acting Chair Patricia Webb.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathy Koch

Recording Secretary