UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD MINUTES
May 14, 2007
The Umpqua Community College Board of Directors met on Tuesday, May 14, 2007 in the Administration Building Board Room, Roseburg, Oregon. Chair Briggs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and the pledge of allegiance was given.
Directors present: David Briggs, Del Blanchard, Elaine Cheney, and Helga Conrad
Excused: Tom Keel, Shirley Cairns, and Art Trout
Others in attendance:
Blaine Nisson Jean Galleher Dusty Dodd Kevin Mattweg
Dennis O’Neill Dee Winn Vic Bridges Teresa Williams, N-R
Bev Brandt Kelly Wyatt Trevor Payne Robert Goddard
Ralph Perrin Debbie Hill Ken Carloni Brian Turner
Joanne Hayes Jennifer O’Neill David Elkins Suzanne Schultz
Doris Johnson Bob Taylor Diane Plummer Nancy Nowak
Lee Salter Susan Rochester Ruthann Wilfong Andre’ Jacob
Consent Agenda:
A. Board Minutes of April 10, 2007
B. Budget Committee Minutes of April 19, 2007
B. Personnel Actions
Motion: I move for approval of the consent agenda. Motion by Dir. Blanchard, seconded by Dir. Cheney and carried unanimously.
Hearing of Interested Persons:
Dr. Robert Taylor requested to speak to thank everyone for their support during his two-year tenure at UCC. He is leaving for another position the end of May.
Vice President for Instruction, Dennis O’Neill, introduced faculty member, Kevin Mattweg, advisor for Skills USA, who in turn introduced six students who competed in the state VICA skills contest. He noted UCC had 9 participants, 6 of which received first place finishes in their respective competitions. The Board and audience congratulated all.
Dr. Nisson, introduced Dusty Dodd, UCC’s PTK scholar, Oregon Scholar, and now Jack Kent Cooke scholarship recipient. Her personal story is what community colleges are all about. She will be graduating from UCC this spring and will go on to the University of Oregon. Dusty thanked everyone for all the support she has received at UCC. She received the inspiration and empowerment she needed to succeed here. She especially thanked those in the TOP program and Charles Young, History faculty member.
President’s Report:
• Reported the College has recently been informed of cuts in funding to the JOBS program of approximately $60,000/year.
• We have been notified of approval for a 4-year Upward Bound grant at $250,000/year.
• Presented information from the white paper on the viability of a viticulture program at UCC.
• Provided a legislative update, noting there has not been much progress and most are awaiting the May revenue forecast, which will be out tomorrow, May 15. The community college budget hearings are scheduled for June
• Joanne Hayes, HR Director, is serving on a task force reviewing our insurance options.
• Noted that he had been asked to serve as a presenter to the AACC Future Leaders Institute this summer.
• Dir. Conrad asked for an update on the recent focused accreditation visit. Dr. Nisson stated we have not received the final report as yet, but did speak to the draft report.
Dir. Cheney asked what plans were in place to address continued issues with regard to program assessment. Vice President O’Neill said the current process for program assessment will continue as well as institutional assessment. This will be a major push next year and with the assistance of the new Banner system, we will be able to retrieve data and better address program needs for improvement and look at learner outcomes.
OCCA/Association Reports:
Since Dir. Keel was not present this evening so there was no report from OCCA.
Association/union reports were heard from the Faculty, Classified, Students, and Administration.
Negotiations Update
Joanne Hayes, HR Director, reported that negotiation discussions continue with both the faculty and classified unions. The next meetings are scheduled for June 4 and 5 after better funding information is known.
Program Focus
VP O’Neill introduced Brian Turner, Division Director for the Adult Basic Skills Development program. Mr. Turner provided the Board a review of the ABSD program, noting they have served over 1700 students this year (duplicated headcount), over 400 grades online, the opening of an outreach site in Sutherlin, implementation of a Career Pathways oriented curriculum.
He spoke of the need to increase accessibility for remedial students. He is looking to find ways using technology to reach those students. He is also looking at combining remedial education with career/vocational training. He commended the staff at the Woolley Center for the terrific job they do. He thanked the Board for their continued support, and distributed an informational pamphlet regarding the ABSD and invited all to the GED graduation on June 14.
Dir. Blanchard asked what percentage of graduates from the GED/ABSD area come to UCC to continue their education. Mr. Turner replied that 10-20% annually transfer/continue their education at UCC.
Dir. Conrad asked if students are tracked. Mr. Turner said yes, it is difficult, but they do as much tracking as possible.
Chair Briggs asked about Mr. Turner’s involvement in the South County task force. This is a new venture that is not limited to the adult basic education, but includes training, and an increase in UCC’s presence in south county. We have tried to run classes in the past that have not been successful. Brian is working with Pete Bober, UCC Workforce Development Dir., to seek out ways that we can offer more to those who live in the outlying communities of our district.
New Business:
Vice President for Administrative Services, Beverly Brandt, presented for Board approval the change in the Budget Calendar to reflect a date and time change for the second Budget Committee Meeting to Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m..
Motion: I move for approval of the Budget Calendar change as presented. Motion by Dir. Blanchard, seconded by Dir. Cheney and carried unanimously.
Vice President for Instruction, Dennis O’Neill, presented for Board approval the curricular changes for the 2007-08 academic year as approved by the Instructional Council and presented to the Board at the April meeting for their information (attached to permanent minutes).
Dir. Conrad asked if program advisory committees have input into these changes. Mr. O’Neill said yes.
Motion: I move for approval of the curricular changes, as presented. Motion by Dir. Blanchard, seconded by Dir. Conrad and carried unanimously.
Mr. O’Neill also presented for Board approval proposed fee increases for the 2007-08 academic year (attached to the permanent minutes). He provided some comparison information between UCC and other community colleges and clarified some of the information for the Board. Most increases are to cover increased supply and fuel costs as well as replacement costs.
Dir. Blanchard asked how much revenue would be generated by this increased fees. Mr. O’Neill said he would get that information for the Board.
Motion: I move for approval of the fee increases, as presented. Motion by Dir. Blanchard, seconded by Dir. Conrad and carried unanimously.
Dr. Nisson introduced the next agenda item of a proposed $2/credit tuition increase. He noted the difficulty in making this request. He stated the Board had gone on record earlier this year to freeze tuition if funded by the state at the requested $529 million. We still do not know the outcome of the legislature and what we will be receiving in funding. The budget has been built on the Governor’s budget request, which is lower than the community college request. Currently, UCC tuition is at the statewide average. Our current budget is based on assumptions of what the legislature will provide community colleges. At the current predicted level we must recommend a $2/credit increase, which generates approximately $110,000 in revenue.
VP Brandt requested Board approval of the first reading of the proposed $2/credit tuition increase effective summer term 2007 and bringing the tuition to $64/credit from $62/credit.
Motion: I move for approval of the first reading of the proposed $2/credit tuition increase, as presented. Motion by Dir. Cheney, seconded by Dir. Blanchard and carried unanimously.
The Board so noted it was with great reluctance that they approved this tuition increase. Chair Briggs expressed his disappointment with the Ways & Means Co-Chair recommended funding. He believes the legislators are holding community colleges hostage and forcing us to raise tuition.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Approved,
Blaine Nisson David Briggs
Clerk of the Board Chair of the Board
Recorded by Lee Salter
Attachments to Permanent Minutes
Curricular Changes for 2007-08
Proposed Fee Increases