UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD MINUTES
October 11, 2006
The Umpqua Community College Board of Directors met on Tuesday, October 11, 2006 in the Administration Building, Board Room, Roseburg, Oregon. Chair Briggs called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., and the pledge of allegiance was given.
Directors present: Elaine Cheney, Tom Keel, Art Trout, David Briggs, Helga Conrad, Del Blanchard, and Shirley Cairns. Dir. Cairns was present by phone.
Others in attendance:
Blaine Nisson Ruthann Wilfong Jean Galleher Kelly Wyatt
Doris Johnson Monique ter Haar Berta Dargen Dan Faught
Joanne Hayes Jim Arnold Nancy Nowak Paul Fisser, OEA
Ralph Perrin Sue Goff Jordan Sherman Susan Rochester
Dennis O’Neill Abby Elliott Vic Bridges Katherine Cunnion
Beverly Brandt Debbie Hill Cat Feral Lee Salter
Consent Agenda:
A. Board Minutes of September 12, 2006
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:
No one wished to speak this evening.
President’s Report:
• Dean Remick, Fine Arts Faculty, had quad-bypass heart surgery and is doing well. He will be out this term recovering.
• The Commercial Driver’s License loan program should be ready within the next 7-10 days. Thanks to all our partners and Umpqua Bank for making this happen.
• The Rotary club UCC Amphitheater project is moving forward. The rise in cost of materials for this project has hampered funding efforts, but it appears to be secured now. Job Corps students will be helping as well as some of our Construction Technology program students. The project should be completed later this spring.
• We will be hosting the Fiesta Hispana on campus this weekend.
• This Friday at 3 p.m. will be the formal signing of the MOU with Eastern Oregon University. This will bring a number of on-line degree programs on our campus.
• The Curtis Trent and Clifford Pierson families were honored at the “Friends of UCC” program last week. We also received a $15,000 check that evening from the Engle family toward their scholarship fund.
• Provided each Board member with a copy of the UCC Legislative Action Plan.
• Noted that a college focus report had been added to the agenda this evening. We will try to bring forward a different topic each month for a 10 minute presentation.
Dir. Trout asked what enrollment figures were looking like for the Fall quarter. President Nisson stated it appears we are about 1% down from targeted budget figures. The budget was based on a 2% growth. It is being monitored on a weekly basis and we should have good figures next month.
Dir. Trout also asked if the adjunct faculty issues were being addressed. Dr. Nisson said it should be a topic for a board work session.
OCCA/Association Reports:
Dir. Keel, OCCA representative, reported on the meeting held on September 29 where they heard from Governor Kulongowski and attended the OCCA Open House. He also reminded Board members of the state conference to be held October 23-25 in Redmond, OR.
The Classified Union had no report this evening. The Administration reported on goals this year of professional development and student success.
Before the Faculty began their report, Chairman Briggs stated he would appreciate the faculty report be written in the future. Providing only a brief outline does not allow the Board enough opportunity to read and develop notes or questions for the meeting.
Dir. Blanchard also requested the oral reports be kept to 3-5 minutes. Dir. Keel said he agreed, however, he realized there are times when certain topics will take more time. The Faculty Union presented a written report (attached to the permanent minutes) and highlighted two of its members, Susan Rochester, Fine Arts instructor and Nancy Nowak, Learning Skills/Bridge Program instructor.
ASUCC president Jordan Sherman reported on student activities planned and underway this term.
Dir. Cheney asked what student feedback has been on the UCC Life e-mail system. Jordan said it is working on a technical level. Students haven’t really caught on to using it regularly yet, but it is coming along. He believes when students realize this is the main communication form from the College, they will use it more. Dir. Cheney also asked about whether there was enough return on the survey information to say what the results are. Jordan said they have not been able to fully analyze the information yet.
Vice President O’Neill introduced Dan Faught, College NOW program coordinator to make a short presentation on this program as this month’s focus report. A summary of this program was included in the Board packets. Mr. Faught shared brochures with the Board that are used in the area high schools to explain this Advanced College Credit program and the 2 + 2 Tech Prep program. Last year we had approximately 500 county high school students experience some of the courses in these programs. Current enrollment is just over 400 students. It is a great opportunity for students to earn college credit while in high school at a reduced cost. One of his goals this year is to move into the private schools.
Dir. Conrad asked how students are tracked from high school through college. Mr. Faught said they have student records which transfer for tracking purposes.
Dir. Blanchard asked if we were trying to reach home-schooled students. Vice President Perrin said we are working to make more contact with home-schooled students through our college recruiter.
Old Business:
Dr. Perrin, Vice President for Student Development, presented for second reading approval, a new policy, Policy 710.7, Tuition Waivers for Dependents of Fallen Oregon Service Members (attached to permanent minutes). Other community colleges in Oregon are currently adopting a similar policy. This has been reviewed/approved by college counsel and president’s cabinet.
Motion: I move for approval of the second reading of Policy 710.7, Tuition Waivers for Dependents of Fallen Oregon Service Members, as presented. Motion by Dir. Keel, seconded by Dir. Blanchard, and carried unanimously.
New Business:
Dr. Perrin presented for Board approval a beverage service request from the Culinary Arts and Performing Arts departments to serve wine at a fund-raiser to be held in the Campus Center on Friday, November 3. All requirements have been met.
Motion: I move for approval of the beverage service request, as presented. Motion by Dir. Blanchard, seconded by Dir. Cheney, and carried unanimously.
Chair Briggs introduced discussion prior to taking a vote on two measures (BM41 & 48). The Board has historically not taken a stance on candidates or legislation.
Dir. Blanchard stated the Board has not even taken a stand, but that is not to say it isn’t time to do so. Dir. Conrad said being new to the Board she would like to hear what the veteran board members had to say, but she thought it might be time to look at this. Dir. Trout said he would prefer the Board not take a stance on candidates because he did not know where you would draw the line. He felt they should stay with history and not take a stand on measures unless it was an informed decision. Dir. Cheney said she was concerned about what these two measures could do to the college if passed. But, philosophically, it might need to be looked at on a case-by-case basis. Dir. Keel said this discussion had occurred at the state level as well. He felt they should not endorse candidates, but should consider measures. Dir. Cairns stated that board members have a fiscal responsibility to keep the doors open and when measures impact that, they should take a stance, but there should not be a blank policy. Chair Briggs said he would not consider supporting a candidate as a board member, but these measures are so important that the public should know where they, as a board, stand.
The two resolutions were reversed in their presentations for board approval. Both are attached to the permanent minutes of this meeting.
Resolution No. 4 - Opposition to Measure 48
Motion: I move for approval of Resolution No. 4 - Opposing Measure 48, as presented. Motion by Dir. Blanchard, seconded by Dir. Cairns, and carried by a vote of 6 yes and one abstention from Dir. Trout.
Dir. Trout said he felt since the only information received was from the OCCA he did not feel it was a completely informed decision. Dir. Keel said he felt enough information has been published by the newspapers as well as OCCA to be informed. Other Board members expressed agreement that there has been much information put out about these measures and one board member said he had spoken with legislators as well.
After some discussion about what Measure 41 means to voters the following motion was made.
Resolution No. 3 - Opposition to Measure 41
Motion: I move for approval of Resolution No. 3 - Opposing Measure 41, as presented. Motion by Dir. Cheney, seconded by Dir. Cairns, and carried by a vote of 6 yes and one abstention from Dir. Trout.
Chair Briggs recognized Dr. Berta Dargen for her years of service at UCC and wished her well in her new endeavors at Linus Oakes. Berta thanked everyone.
Chair Briggs also stated he had noticed the Starlight Theater marquis is being used to advertise college events. This is great.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Approved,
Dr. Blaine Nisson David Briggs
Clerk of the Board Chair, Board of Directors
Recorded by Lee Salter
Attached to Permanent Minutes:
Personnel Actions
Policy 710.7
Res. Nos. 3 & 4