KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES

February 28, 2008

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Roy Spangler called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Members Present: MaryAnn Ferrigan, Roy Spangler, Denis Weiss Roberta Werle

Members Absent: Sally Galer, Richard Silverman, Patricia Webb

Others Present: Nick Baker, Stacey Barnes, Jerry Boerema, Jo Ann Comerford, Gene Frazier, Kathy Koch, Dennis Mansfield, Kathy Marsh, Tom Quinn, Dale Shantz, Ilene Scherer, Tim Scherer

WELCOME

Members and guests were welcomed by Chair Roy Spangler. He noted that the presentation by Jason Prout went very well prior to the board meeting. It was a demonstration of a three-dimensional printer for use in the drafting and design technology programs.

MINUTES

Minutes from the December 13, 2007 regular board meeting were presented and approved with a motion from Trustee MaryAnn Ferrigan, supported by Trustee Denis Weiss.

Minutes from the January 17, 2008 regular board meeting were presented and approved with a motion from Trustee Denis Weiss, supported by Trustee Roberta Werle.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Tom Quinn, College President, asked Dale Shantz, Director of Human Resources to give a personnel report. He announced that Jared Socia is now the part-time PC technician. Joan Gage has been engaged as a part-time ASL Interpreter. Beth Mahrle is a new addition to the part-time custodial staff. Kristi McGregor has been fulfilling the role of statistician for athletic events. Mark McCully has been officially named Executive Director of M-TEC, and will retain many of his Workforce Development responsibilities. Don Fritz has been filling-in for Ashley Andrews as assistant women’s basketball coach, while Ashley is on military duty.

Helen Scheer has been selected as a recipient of the 2007 Michigan Campus Compact Faculty/Staff Community-Service Learning Awards. The Corporation for National and Community Service has named Kirtland Community College to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth.

Linda Sherwood has been asked to serve as a member of a four-person panel at the English Articulation Conference, April 16-17 at the University of Illinois. The panel’s focus is discussing development of a plagiarism policy.

In community service, Kathy Wray has been very active in helping to organize the Red Cross Blood drive on campus. On the drive conducted February 12, 46 units of blood were collected, meeting the goal that the Red Cross established for this drive. Others who contributed to the success of this drive were Cathy Meadows and the cafeteria staff, the Student Senate, Kurt Jaissle, Angie DeVries, Josh Jurgess, Jo Ann Gave, Dennis Mansfield, the staff of “The Paper” and custodians. Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts donated tickets.

Fall Enrollment Report

Tom Quinn commented on the a summary of the Fall 2007 enrollment with a five-year comparison. From Fall 2006 to Fall 2007, headcount is up .8 percent and credit hours are up 2.7 percent. From Fall 2003 to Fall 2007, headcount is up 6.1 percent and credit hours are up 6.4 percent.

Average Class Size Reports

Tom Quinn commented on the Average Class Size Summary for M-TEC at Gaylord, and for Central Campus. Average Class Size for M-TEC for Fall 2007 is 14.5. Average Class Size for Central Campus is 17.9.

Financial Report

Tom Quinn presented the financial report for period ending December 31, 2007 with comparative figures at December 31, 2006. Roy Spangler commented that the projected investment revenue may be less than anticipated due to market conditions.

Winter 2008 Faculty List

The list of faculty for the winter semester was provided as an information item.

Facilities Report

Jo Ann Comerford, Director of Facilities, provided a written update on construction projects and was present to answer questions board members might have. The report covers February and June 2008 plans for completion of major building projects.

Professional Development Opportunities for Board Members

Tom Quinn provided a list of conferences for board members to consider attending.

Preliminary market report for new program, Fire Science

Jerry Boerema, Associate Dean of Instruction, spoke of preliminary research going on to look at a Wild Fire Training Academy program along with bringing back the Fire Science program. We could become a regional training center through the Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council.

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/OPEN DISCUSSION

None

NEW BUSINESS/BOARD ACTION

1. RESOLUTION TO BESTOW EMERITUS STATUS

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Denis Weiss and supported by Trustee Mary Ann Ferrigan:

WHEREAS

1. Dorothy (Doty) Latuszek has dedicated 24 years of service as an Instructor and an Administrator at Kirtland Community College;

2. She has given exemplary service as an advocate of, and in the development, instruction, and administration, of regional workforce development programs;

3. She played a key role in the planning, initiation, and development of the Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) under Kirtland administration in Gaylord, successfully moving the center to a stable financial footing during her tenure as provost;

4. She has ably served her colleagues as a volunteer in the Kirtland Millage campaigns, on both the faculty and administrative negotiating teams, as program chair for occupational education, and as coordinator for program and center development at the M-TEC;

5. She has ably served her community as a member of the Grayling Chamber of Commerce, the Housing Commission, and the City Council; as a member of the River House Shelter Advisory Board, and as a member of the Rotary Club;

6. She has ably represented the interests of her profession through membership in the Michigan and American Mathematical Associations, and as a presenter on the Integrated Student Learning Model to the Michigan Governor’s Conference, and on Open Learning to the Chair Academy;

7. She has continually demonstrated her concern and dedication for the students we serve;

8. Her concern, dedication, and skills will be greatly missed by the students we serve, her colleagues, and this board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The board of trustees, in public recognition and appreciation of these years of service, does hereby bestow Emeritus Status on Doty Latuszek, with all the honors and privileges such status entails.

Vote: Ayes, four Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, three Resolution declared adopted.

2. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2007-2008

Stacey Barnes, Dean of Student Services, presented the academic calendar for 2007-2008 which was proposed by the calendar committee composed of two faculty members, two administrators, and one student. The calendar committee’s proposal was presented to the Instruction Council for input, then submitted to the College Administrative Team (CAT) for recommendation to the college President. It now comes before the board for final determination. Trustee Roberta Werle asked for clarification on whether or not faculty had input, and the response was yes.

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Mary Ann Ferrigan and supported by Trustee Denis Weiss:

WHEREAS

1. The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees has been presented the proposed Academic Calendar for the academic year 2007-2008.

2. The proposed Academic Calendar for 2007-2008 has been approved by the Instructional Council and the College Administrative Team.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees hereby moves to approve the Academic Calendar for the year 2007-2008 as presented.

Vote: Ayes, four Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, three Resolution declared adopted.

3. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE WINTER RECESS

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Mary Ann Ferrigan and supported by Trustee Denis Weiss:

WHEREAS:

1. The college administrative team recommends the college be closed from December 24, 2008 through January 2, 2009 to allow staff members to spend time with their families during the holiday period.

2. In addition to the paid holidays (December 25, 26, January 1, 2), administrators and full-time support staff will be required to use two vacation, personal business, and/or unpaid days. In return, two additional paid days off will be granted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The board of trustees approves the winter recess and that the college will be closed from December 24, 2007 through January 2, 2009.

Vote: Ayes, four Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, three Resolution declared adopted.

4. Second reading: RESOLUTION TO REVISE POL 6.030A ACADEMIC PROBATION AND ACADEMIC DISMISSAL FROM COLLEGE

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Mary Ann Ferrigan and supported by Trustee Denis Weiss:

WHEREAS

The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees has been presented the proposed revisions to POL 6.030A Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal from College as a second reading at this meeting,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The proposed revisions to POL 6.030A ACADEMIC PROBATION AND ACADEMIC DISMISSAL FROM COLLEGE be approved.

Vote: Ayes, four Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, three Resolution declared adopted.