MINUTES Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents Meeting September 28, 2007

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1 MINUTES Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents Meeting September 28, 2007 Approved 12/07/07 Board Members Present: Mr. Richard A. Bean, Board Chair Mr. Mark D. Brooks Mr. Paul C. Callan, Jr. Ms. Ginger M. Carroll Mr. Jackie B. Cecil Board Member Absent: Dr. Joseph B. Wise, III, Board Vice Chair Ms. Johnna Reeder, Board Secretary Ms. Anna K. Burton Mr. Porter G. Peeples, Sr. Mr. Michael D. Quillen Ms. Cynthia L. Read Mr. Thomas O. Zawacki Ms. Brenda R. Corey Mr. Larry D. Savage CALL TO ORDER KCTCS Board of Regents Chair Bean called to order the meeting of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents at 9:00 a.m. (CT), September 28, The meeting was held in Rooms 203 and 204 of Somerset Community College Clinton Center located at the South Central Regional Postsecondary Education Center in Albany, Kentucky. Chair Bean announced that the press was notified of the meeting on September 18, 2007, and that Hon. J. Campbell Cantrill, KCTCS Associate General Counsel, would serve as parliamentarian. There being a quorum present, Board business began with the approval of the minutes from the last meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Bean called for corrections to the June 15, 2007, KCTCS Board of Regents meeting minutes. Hearing none, Chair Bean declared the minutes approved. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes or additions to the agenda. 1

2 Approved 12/07/07 COLLEGE WELCOME Chair Bean thanked the meeting hosts Dr. Jo Marshall, Somerset Community College President/CEO, and her staff for their hospitality throughout the meetings, especially at dinner and the community breakfast. Chair Bean expressed appreciation to the Somerset Community College Foundation; Mr. Steve Lochmueller, Sumerset Houseboats President/CEO; and Mr. Bill Jasper, Lake Cumberland State Boat Dock President, for assisting with the Board s dinner. He noted that Ms. Ann Zwick and her team did an excellent job coordinating the meeting. Chair Bean called on KCTCS President Michael B. McCall to introduce Dr. Marshall, who welcomed the Board to the Clinton Center. Dr. Marshall noted several accomplishments of the college, including the college being ranked for the second time as one of the best places to work in Kentucky, one of the college s physical therapist students being named the most outstanding physical therapist student in the nation, and the receipt of two $1 million Upward Bound grants. Along with the college s faculty and staff, Dr. Marshall acknowledged two Clinton Center students: 1) Mr. Joshua Faust, who is a Clinton Center student studying psychology and one of the college s Student Ambassadors, and 2) Ms. Jacqueline Piercy, who is a single mother enrolled in the LPN program. Dr. Marshall introduced Ms. Lois McWhorter, Professor in the Division of Business and Information Systems at the college, who brought faculty greetings to the Board. Ms. McWhorter is Chair of the Somerset Community College Faculty for Ms. McWhorter took part in the KCTCS President s Leadership Seminar in She is currently working on a doctorate at the University of Kentucky in Community and Technical College Leadership. CHAIR S REPORT Chair Bean reported the following information at the meeting: New Student Regents. Elections were held August 10, 2007, to elect new student regents for one-year terms that began August 11, 2007, and will conclude August 10, Ms. Anna K. Burton, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, will serve as the Occupational/Technical (or Technical College) Student Regent. Ms. Ginger M. Carroll, Hazard Community and Technical College, will serve as the General Education (or Community College) Student Regent. Both participated in a new regent orientation August 10, The Honorable James M. Lawson conducted the oath of office for Ms. Carroll preceding her first committee meeting. Judge Lawson is the Chief District Court Judge for Clinton, Russell, and Wayne Counties. 2

3 Approved 12/07/07 Committee Leadership and Membership for The KCTCS Board of Regents standing committee leadership and membership will remain unchanged for Student Regent Burton has been assigned to the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee. Student Regent Carroll has been assigned to the Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee. Board Meeting Locations for The locations selected for the KCTCS Board of Regents 2008 regular meetings are as follows: March 13-14: KCTCS System Office, Versailles. June 12-13: Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Prestonsburg Campus, Prestonsburg. September 25-26: Owensboro Community and Technical College, Owensboro Campus, Owensboro. December 4-5: KCTCS System Office, Versailles. Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Retreat. At the August 26, 2007, retreat, Chair Bean facilitated a discussion with CPE members and the public university presidents related to the roles and responsibilities of governing board members and KCTCS student transfer issues Governor s Conference on Postsecondary Trusteeship. Nine KCTCS regents attended the September 16-17, 2007, conference held in Louisville. Chair Bean led a roundtable discussion at the conference. KCTCS Regent Zawacki and KCTCS President McCall were panelists at the conference for a session titled Making Kentucky Work: The Role of Postsecondary Education in Economic Development and Job Creation. President McCall also moderated a session titled The Building Blocks of Effective Board Membership, which served as the legislatively mandated orientation for new governing board members. Regents who attended the conference commented on what they found helpful at the conference. Foundation Update. The KCTCS Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors met August 22, 2007, hosted by Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions. At the meeting, the Foundation Board elected new board members, elected officers for , and recognized outgoing board officers. The Foundation received updates on Visualization Learning Technologies, Inc. (VLT), the Foundation Gift Report for fiscal year 2007, and the Fulfilling the Promise Campaign. In addition, the Foundation Board approved the fiscal year 2007 audit and related financial statements and the fiscal year annual budget. The Foundation Board s next meeting is November 28, 2007, at the KCTCS System Office in Versailles. Special Thanks. Chair Bean gave special thanks to the Board for its support and encouragement in reelecting him as Chair prior to his reappointment to the Board in July 2007 by Governor Ernie Fletcher. He also thanked President McCall and the KCTCS Chancellor for their work. 3

4 Approved 12/07/07 PRESIDENT S REPORT President McCall introduced Dr. Allen Goben as the new Hazard Community and Technical College President/CEO. President McCall also provided an update on current activities, including updates on the ARISE initiatives of College and Workforce Readiness, Virtual Learning, and Workforce Competitiveness. Other updates included the following: Acorn Award presented to Dr. Michael Boyd, Professor and Program Coordinator of Business Administration at Owensboro Community and Technical College. President s Leadership Seminar. Enrollment increase projection of 6.9 percent in fall Appointment of KCTCS Chancellor Keith Bird to the Advisory Board of the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), which administers the Fulbright Scholar Program, the U.S. government's flagship academic exchange effort. Diversity and minority recruitment. KCTCS involvement with the Alltech World Equestrian Games Bluegrass Community and Technical College presidential search. Employee tuition waivers. Congressional advocacy, with Ogilvy Government Relations, to obtain federal funding. Top 10 national ranking of Hazard Community and Technical College (fifth) and Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (eighth) by The Washington Monthly. Performance measures update. The written report in its entirety is attached (Attachment B) and posted to the KCTCS website at Chair Bean noted the KCTCS Vision is to be recognized as the nation s best. The fact that two of our colleges have been recognized in the nation s Top 10 is evidence that KCTCS has achieved its vision. President McCall also provided a final presentation of the three LEAP initiatives of Assessment, Virtual Learning, and Workforce Competitiveness. Reports for each of the initiatives were presented in separately bound books. LEAP Assessment Initiative The objective for the Assessment Initiative was to administer ACT WorkKeys assessments to a sample of credential-seeking students in order to determine students college and workforce readiness. Results have been used to create a systemwide intervention strategy in fall

5 Approved 12/07/07 The LEAP Assessment Initiative process: Reviewed national and state reports on college and workforce readiness. Identified three WorkKeys tests to utilize for the assessments: Reading for Information Applied Mathematics Locating Information Established WorkKeys Level 5 as the cut-off score necessary for college and workforce readiness based on the ACT, Inc., national research study Ready for College and Ready for Work: Same or Different? Conducted ACT WorkKeys assessments. Analyzed test scores to determine the proportion of students who were college and workforce ready. Developed intervention strategies. Reported findings and developed recommendations. LEAP Virtual Learning Initiative (VLI) The objective for the Virtual Learning Initiative was to create a comprehensive virtual learning initiative for KCTCS. The LEAP Virtual Learning Initiative process: Engaged Dr. Mary Beth Susman as a consultant. Analyzed the online learning environment. Considered processes that enhance the capacity, quality, technology, and relevance of online delivery of curriculum. Developed a new model for offering complete programs (certificate, diploma, and degree) online. Created a VLI Business Plan that will: Capitalize on the progression of digital technology. Increase delivery modes to students as well as student usage. Increase relevance to new generations of students. Increase the use of learning technologies. Create efficiencies in learning delivery. Increase student success. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is implementing a pilot project online. A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to the colleges for other online programs. LEAP Workforce Competitiveness Initiative The objective was to create a Workforce Competitiveness Initiative by engaging in a dialogue with CEO/Executive business leaders throughout the state to connect the KCTCS Mission and the KCTCS Vision with Kentucky s economic future. 5

6 Approved 12/07/07 KCTCS enlisted the services of a consulting firm, The Clements Group, to assist with 17 CEO dialogue sessions (one at each KCTCS college and one at the System Office). Attended by a total of 306 participants, the dialogues provided a systematic approach for gathering counsel and advice from business and industry leaders, identifying workforce and competitive challenges, and determining partnering opportunities with business and industry to address their needs. During the sessions, which were held December 2006 through May 2007, participants were asked 14 open-ended questions in the following five topical areas: Economic and Workforce Challenges Labor Pool Challenges Operational Obstacles Community Leadership Challenges Partnering Focus Areas Summaries of each session were compiled along with a state-level summary in the separately bound booklet In the Eye of the Storm: Confronting Kentucky s Looming Workforce Crisis. The booklet was included with the other two LEAP initiative reports distributed at the September Board of Regents meeting and is being sent to the 1,200 CEOs invited to participate in the dialogue sessions. Both systemwide and local college recommendations or strategies were suggested by The Clements Group and are outlined in the report. In response to the LEAP Workforce Competitiveness Initiative findings, President McCall has included a KCTCS Strategic Workforce Competitiveness Initiative as part of his ARISE Leadership Initiative. The Strategic Workforce Competitive Initiative will re-engineer KCTCS workforce training programs to align more closely with the needs of Kentucky s businesses and industries. CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDATION: That the following items listed under the KCTCS Board of Regents Consent Agenda be approved: 1. Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee I-1. Action: Ratification of New Credit Certificate Programs. Each of the new credit certificate programs is applicable toward at least one degree program. I-3. Action: KCTCS Colleges Candidates for Credentials. For the period of April 26, 2007, through August 8, 2007, there were 4,755 credential requests, including 3,042 certificates; 352 diplomas; 559 associate in arts; 189 associate in science; and 613 associate in applied science. 2. Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee J-3. Action: Ratification of Personnel Actions. The personnel actions presented for ratification followed policy and procedures. 6

7 Approved 12/07/07 Chair Bean noted that the items on the Consent Agenda have been discussed separately during committee meetings of the KCTCS Board of Regents. He asked whether the Board would like any of the items removed from the Consent Agenda. Regent Callan requested that the credential request of Mr. Michael Callan (Bluegrass Community and Technical College student) for an Associate in Arts in Humanities be pulled from the consent agenda. VOTE: The Consent Agenda as amended was approved by unanimous consent. RECESS The KCTCS Board of Regents recessed at 10:04 a.m. (CT) and reconvened at 10:14 a.m. (CT). EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Regent Read presented the Executive Committee s report to the Board of Regents. ACTION: REVISED MISSION STATEMENT FOR SOMERSET COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve a revised mission statement as presented in the agenda materials for Somerset Community College. Regent Read noted that it is KCTCS policy that a college mission statement be reviewed annually and that the mission statement be submitted to the KCTCS Board of Regents for approval at least once every three years. The Leadership Team of Somerset Community College recommended the revised mission statement on July 10, The Faculty Council of Somerset Community College recommended the revised mission statement on July 13, 2007; and the college s board of directors endorsed the revised mission statement on July 26, MOTION: On behalf of the Executive Committee, Regent Read moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve a revised mission statement as presented in the agenda materials for Somerset Community College. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. 7

8 Approved 12/07/07 ACTION: NAMING OF THE BUILDING AT THE MUHLENBERG COUNTY CAMPUS OF MADISONVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the naming of the 22,000 square foot building on the Madisonville Community College Muhlenberg County Campus the P.A. and Pauline Shaver Education Center as requested by Dr. Judith L. Rhoads, Madisonville Community College President/CEO, and endorsed by the Madisonville Community College Board of Directors and college employees. Regent Read noted that Dr. Rhoads attended the Executive Committee meeting and provided information related to the request. It was noted that the request complies with KCTCS Board of Regents Policy 7.10 Naming of Buildings and Facilities for Private Donors. The Shaver family has actively supported educational activities in Muhlenberg County for five decades, giving financial and time resources. Thomas and Mary Skip Shaver s four-year (January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011) pledge of $750,000 to the Muhlenberg County Endowment for Excellence fulfills requirements set forth in the college s named-giving opportunities. The pledge was made in anticipation that consideration be given to naming the college s Muhlenberg facility in memory and honor of Thomas Shaver s parents, P.A. and Pauline Shaver. The college has discussed the naming proposal with the Shaver family, the college leadership, and the college s local board. All parties are agreeable to the proposed naming recommendation. MOTION: On behalf of the Executive Committee, Regent Read moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the naming of the 22,000 square foot building on the Madisonville Community College Muhlenberg County Campus the P.A. and Pauline Shaver Education Center as requested by Dr. Judith L. Rhoads, Madisonville Community College President/CEO, and endorsed by the Madisonville Community College Board of Directors and college employees. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. ACTION: KCTCS BUSINESS PLAN PROPOSAL RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents adopt the current business funding plan as presented with the ability to clarify the tuition percentages based on CPE s recommendations. Regent Read noted that the proposed business plan was originally listed as an information item in the agenda materials. She reported that at the September 27, 2007, Executive Committee meeting, the committee took action to approve the plan. Regent Read further reported that a comprehensive presentation on the proposed plan was provided at the meeting and noted differences between a strategic plan and a business plan. She further noted that KCTCS enlisted the services of a consulting firm, The Stillwater Group, to assist with developing the proposal. The Stillwater Group participated in the Executive Committee s discussion by teleconference. 8

9 Approved 12/07/07 Since non-executive Committee Board members were invited to participate in the committee s business plan discussion on September 27, she asked that President McCall provide a summary presentation on the proposed business plan. President McCall noted that the proposed business plan for will increase KCTCS focus on the mission and specific mandates issued to KCTCS as outlined in the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997 (and subsequent amendments), also known as House Bill 1 or the Act, and the statewide goals set forth for Kentucky to be achieved by He further noted that KCTCS is the only public postsecondary education institution where state General Fund appropriation per student has decreased by $569 per FTE student. The plan will address the following KCTCS mission-critical components: Workforce Education and Training Objective: Expansion of existing programs and the creation of new programs to meet the projected openings in high growth, high wage jobs identified by the Kentucky Department of Workforce Investment and the Cabinet for Economic Development. Pre-baccalaureate Transfer Education Objective: Eliminate barriers to KCTCS students transferring to Kentucky s four-year colleges and universities in order to achieve 11,334 transfer students from the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) headcount enrollment goal of 115,800 KCTCS students in The CPE definition for transfer student includes only KCTCS students who declare themselves as transfer students to Kentucky public four-year institutions and those that are members of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU). Remediation/Developmental Education Objectives: Implement early student intervention strategies in collaboration with school districts to reduce the number of students coming to KCTCS underprepared. Offer remediation services to 100 percent of KCTCS students who enroll with a demonstrated need for remediation in order to successfully complete college-level courses. Assume the lead role in adult education and literacy programs and services by providing seamless pathways to postsecondary education. Funding Requirements and Assumptions To achieve the significant expectations for the Commonwealth envisioned by state policymakers between now and 2020, the KCTCS Business Plan will require an additional recurring base state appropriation increase in each biennium. New state funding will further the KCTCS commitment to achieving the mission-critical areas previously noted. 9

10 Approved 12/07/07 In order for the significant expectations envisioned by state policymakers for the Commonwealth to be realized by 2020, the KCTCS base General Fund appropriation will need to increase from $226,331,100 in to $643,142,800 in The proposed funding represents an additional recurring increase of $64,124,800 in each biennium ($32,062,400 annually) to achieve the KCTCS mission-critical areas of workforce education, transfer education, and college/workforce readiness. The funding estimates are based on an assumption of a 20 percent growth in enrollment and the following other assumptions: Full funding of the KCTCS Biennial Budget Request approved by the Board. Annual operating expenses increase of 2.5 percent (parameter prescribed by CPE). Annual salary increase of 3.0 percent (parameter prescribed by CPE). Annual health insurance increase of 5.0 percent. Annual space needs increase of 4.4 percent to serve additional students. Annual inflation rate of 2.5 percent. Annual tuition increase held to 5.0 percent. Additional annual $2.0 million in approximate cost savings from efficiencies. Additional $16 million each biennium generated in other funds. MOTION: On behalf of the Executive Committee, Regent Read moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents adopt the current business funding plan as presented with the ability to clarify the tuition percentages based on CPE s recommendations. AMENDMENT MOTION TO THE BUSINESS PLAN: Chair Bean moved and Mr. Callan seconded that the Business Plan be amended to include in its assumptions that full funding will be obtained for: Maintenance and Operations (M&O) for New Facilities Post-retirement Health Insurance Program State Fire Commission Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) It was noted that the KCTCS Biennial Budget Request was approved at the September 27, 2007, Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: The amendment motion was approved unanimously. VOTE ON MOTION: The motion as amended was approved unanimously. 10

11 Approved 12/07/07 ACTION: 2008 KCTCS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the proposed KCTCS Legislative Agenda for the 2008 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly that includes: 1. Obtaining the necessary operating and capital funding to implement the KCTCS Business Plan and to achieve the mission of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997, as amended (House Bill 1 or the Act). 2. Obtaining funding for the KCTCS Biennial Operating and Capital Budget Requests. 3. Amending KRS to temporarily change the terms of the appointed members serving on the boards of directors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Bowling Green Technical College, Gateway Community and Technical College, and West Kentucky Community and Technical College to ensure that these terms do not expire simultaneously every six (6) years in perpetuity. 4. Amending KRS to attach the non-profit corporation East Kentucky Science Center to KCTCS. Regent Read reported that the Board will be invited to attend legislative briefings being scheduled for November and December MOTION: On behalf of the Executive Committee, Regent Read moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the proposed KCTCS Legislative Agenda for the 2008 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly that includes: 1. Obtaining the necessary operating and capital funding to implement the KCTCS Business Plan and to achieve the mission of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997, as amended (House Bill 1 or the Act). 2. Obtaining funding for the KCTCS Biennial Operating and Capital Budget Requests. 3. Amending KRS to temporarily change the terms of the appointed members serving on the boards of directors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Bowling Green Technical College, Gateway Community and Technical College, and West Kentucky Community and Technical College to ensure that these terms do not expire simultaneously every six (6) years in perpetuity. 4. Amending KRS to attach the non-profit corporation East Kentucky Science Center to KCTCS. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. The Board was reminded that KCTCS Board of Regents Bylaws Section states that the Executive Committee shall be responsible for all matters related to the overall administration of KCTCS. Specifically, the Executive Committee shall advise KCTCS and recommend action on policies related to... legislative issues... In that regard, should a matter requiring a quick decision be needed during the legislative session, the Executive Committee would be asked to advise the KCTCS President on behalf of the Board. 11

12 Approved 12/07/07 UPDATE: KCTCS PRESIDENT S ARISE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE EVALUATION CRITERIA Regent Read noted that at the June 15, 2007, KCTCS Board of Regents meeting, the Board approved the KCTCS President s annual Leadership Initiative, ARISE At the meeting, the Board requested that the evaluation criteria for the three initiatives comprising ARISE be clarified. The proposed evaluation criteria (Attachment C) establish clear and concise success outcomes for the KCTCS President s ARISE Leadership Initiative, which builds on the LEAP Leadership Initiative. The President s ARISE Leadership Initiative states that KCTCS will be Accountable by Reinventing itself through Implementation of aggressive Strategies that, when Evaluated, will demonstrate that Kentucky students are college and workforce ready, that KCTCS is the premier provider of online education, and that Kentucky s workers are better prepared to enable business and industry to be more competitive. Chair Bean noted that the President s annual performance review will be conducted at the December 7, 2007, KCTCS Board of Regents meeting. Evaluation materials for the President s evaluation, which includes LEAP accomplishments, will be mailed to the Board members shortly. He encouraged all of the Board members to complete the evaluation materials so that there would be 100 percent participation by the Board. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION Regent Read reported that the Executive Committee met in Executive Session as allowed by KRS (1) (f) Individual Personnel Matters. Following the Executive Session, the committee approved the amended and restated Kentucky Community and Technical College System Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan pursuant to KCTCS Board of Regents December 8, 2006, action. 12

13 Approved 12/07/07 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee Vice Chair Callan presented the committee s report to the Board of Regents. NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS Diploma in Pharmacy Technology, Jefferson Community and Technical College and Somerset Community College RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the Diploma in Pharmacy Technology with Certificates in Community Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician Assistant for Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) to be implemented in fall 2008 and Somerset Community College (SCC) to be implemented in fall Regent Callan reported that currently Ashland Community and Technical College is the only KCTCS college with the pharmacy program. Gateway Community and Technical College has a program, but it is in process of deactivation. The proposed Pharmacy Technology program has been initiated in response to contacts from professionals in the pharmacy community with Dr. Jo Marshall, Somerset Community College President. In addition, the proposed program proposal has been initiated in response to requests from professionals in the pharmacy community in the Greater Louisville area. Jefferson Community and Technical College serves a large metropolitan area with many local hospitals, drug stores, and distribution centers. Jefferson Community and Technical College and Somerset Community College have the resources required to implement the program. No additional funding is required. If approved, qualified faculty will be employed according to accreditation requirements of SACS and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, Accreditation Service Division. Implementation for both colleges is planned for fall MOTION: On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Regent Callan moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the Diploma in Pharmacy Technology with Certificates in Community Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician Assistant for Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) to be implemented in fall 2008 and Somerset Community College (SCC) to be implemented in fall VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. 13

14 Approved 12/07/07 AAS in Culinary Arts, Somerset Community College RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts for Somerset Community College to be implemented spring 2008 as well as the following: Options: Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Catering and Personal Chef Embedded Diplomas: Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Catering and Personal Chef Certificates: Fundamentals of Culinary Arts Catering Advanced Catering Culinary Arts Advanced Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Advanced Food and Beverage Management Culinary Arts Professional Development Regent Callan reported that four KCTCS colleges offer both the AAS in Culinary Arts and diplomas and certificates: Ashland Community and Technical College, Bowling Green Technical College, Jefferson Community and Technical College, and West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Local legislators recognized the need for prepared culinary personnel to meet the needs of a growing tourism (which includes restaurants, lodges, motels, and food service facilities) and expanding restaurant industry in the college s area. The legislature appropriated funds for Somerset to renovate a building at the McCreary Center. Funding for the renovation included monies to equip a classroom and lab to house a Culinary Arts program. Data from a needs assessment indicate that 81 percent of respondents found it difficult to recruit and hire skilled workers in the lodging and food service industries. The assessment included fine dining restaurants, specialty restaurants, restaurant equipment suppliers, state operated lodges, and healthcare facilities. 14

15 Approved 12/07/07 There are qualified faculty for advising and teaching general education. One additional faculty member will be hired to support the program. MOTION: On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Regent Callan moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts for Somerset Community College to be implemented spring 2008 as well as the following: Options: Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Catering and Personal Chef Embedded Diplomas: Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Catering and Personal Chef Certificates: Fundamentals of Culinary Arts Catering Advanced Catering Culinary Arts Advanced Culinary Arts Food and Beverage Management Advanced Food and Beverage Management Culinary Arts Professional Development VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Owensboro Community and Technical College RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and an embedded Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography for Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) to be implemented in fall Regent Callan reported that radiographers in the area receive on-the-job training; employers are seeking a prepared, certification-eligible employee. Area employers, including one of the college s key community partners in the medical field (Owensboro Medical Health System) and other facilities (such as clinics and physician s offices), have expressed an interest in, and need for, the offering of this modality at Owensboro Community and Technical College. The college has a long-standing partnership with Owensboro Medical Health System (OMHS), the third largest facility in the Commonwealth. OMHS is undergoing expansion and planning a new facility for the future. As the hospital grows, so will its need for ultrasonographers, as indicated in a letter of support for the program. 15

16 Approved 12/07/07 In anticipation of meeting this need for a sonography program, the college s Foundation supported the purchase of an ultrasound machine and transducers, which were delivered to the campus in April Existing facilities at the college will house the program. There are qualified faculty for advising and teaching general education. MOTION: On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Regent Callan moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and an embedded Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography for Owensboro Community and Technical College to be implemented in fall VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. AAS in Paramedic Technology, Owensboro Community and Technical College RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Paramedic Technology and the embedded Certificate in Paramedic Technology for Owensboro Community and Technical College to be implemented in fall Regent Callan reported that one KCTCS college currently has the AAS in Paramedic Technology West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The program is proposed in response to a shortage of health care providers that has resulted in an expansion of the scope of practice for those holding the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic certification. The OCTC Paramedic Technology program will be a collaborative effort with the Area 3 State Fire-Rescue Training Center. The proposed program will be staffed and funded by the State Fire Commission Area 3 Fire- Rescue Training Center. There are qualified faculty for advising as well as teaching general education. Area 3 Fire/Rescue Science Technology faculty will teach the courses. MOTION: On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Regent Callan moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Paramedic Technology and the embedded Certificate in Paramedic Technology for Owensboro Community and Technical College to be implemented in fall VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. 16

17 Approved 12/07/07 AAS in Respiratory Care Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist for Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to be implemented in spring Regent Callan reported that 10 KCTCS colleges currently are approved to offer the AAS program being requested by Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The Respiratory Care program prepares the graduate to take an active role in the maintenance and/or restoration of cardiopulmonary homeostasis. Although hospitals employ the majority of respiratory therapists, other employers include home care providers, medical clinics, nursing homes, and industry. Graduates of Entry Level Respiratory Therapist programs are qualified to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Examination in order to receive the Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.) credential. Graduates of Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist programs may additionally write the advanced practice examinations and receive the Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) credential. Employment of respiratory therapists is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations through the year It is anticipated that over the next five years, local hospitals, health care facilities, medical equipment companies, and home health agencies will hire increasing numbers of respiratory therapists annually. Although hospitals will continue to employ the vast majority of therapists, a growing number can expect to work outside of hospitals in home health care services, offices of physicians or with other health practitioners, or consumer-goods rental firms. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has facility space, equipment, and resources to implement the program. No additional funding is required. MOTION: On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Regent Callan moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist for Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to be implemented in spring VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. 17

18 Approved 12/07/07 ACTION: KCTCS CANDIDATES FOR CREDENTIALS RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the awarding of an associate degree to Mr. Michael Callan who has met all requirements for programs approved by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, with the degree to be awarded to the candidate by UK upon certification that degree requirements have been satisfactorily completed. Regent Callan noted that the student was his son. He further noted that his son plans to transfer to a four-year university in the fall. The Board congratulated Regent Callan and his son. MOTION: On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Regent Callan moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the awarding of an associate degree to Mr. Michael Callan who has met all requirements for programs approved by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, with the degree to be awarded to the candidate by UK upon certification that degree requirements have been satisfactorily completed. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. UPDATE: BACCALAUREATE STUDENT TRANSFER Regent Callan reported that KCTCS President Michael B. McCall and Morehead State University President Wayne D. Andrews met August 20, 2007, to continue discussion of transfer issues. The meeting was attended by six KCTCS college presidents and Morehead State University staff. As a result of the meeting, information about the application, admission, academic performance, retention, and graduation of KCTCS transfer students from Ashland, Big Sandy, Bluegrass, Hazard, Maysville, Somerset, and Southeast Kentucky will be shared annually by Morehead (and biennially via the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Transfer Feedback Report). Regent Callan further reported that KCTCS worked with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education on the development of the Transfer Feedback Report. Modeled after the High School Feedback Report, the Transfer Feedback Report provides KCTCS system-level and college-level data on the enrollment, academic performance, and progression of KCTCS transfer students. The report will include a breakdown by gender, ethnicity, age, and enrollment status. The first report was released on September 14,

19 Approved 12/07/07 FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee Chair Zawacki presented the committee s report to the Board of Regents. ACTION: KCTCS BIENNIAL OPERATING BUDGET REQUEST RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the Biennial Operating Request as presented on page 145 of the September 28, 2007, agenda materials and that includes: Business Plan $32,062,400 $64,124,800 Maintenance and Operations (M&O) 1,855,300 8,480,100 for New Facilities Post-retirement Health 16,347,200 16,347,200 Insurance Program State Fire Commission 2,677,900 2,708,300 Kentucky Board of Emergency 118, ,300 Medical Services (KBEMS) Regent Zawacki reported that this agenda item was originally an information item on the Board s agenda. Kentucky Revised Statutes mandate that the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) submit the biennial operating and capital budget recommendations for postsecondary education, including KCTCS, to the Governor and the General Assembly. Previously, the biennial budget request was presented to the Board as one document. This year, the request is being presented by each budget area: Operating and Capital. Over the past several months CPE has met with the presidents and institutional chief finance officers to guide the preparation of the CPE postsecondary operating budget recommendation. Instead of a comprehensive funding methodology (such as benchmark funding used in previous biennia), KCTCS and the universities were advised to develop business plans (as the University of Kentucky did prior to the 2006 session of the General Assembly) to indicate funding needs for the biennium. The KCTCS operating budget request will consist of five parts: a. KCTCS Business Plan b. GASB Rule for Post Retirement Health Insurance c. Maintenance and Operations (M&O) for New Facilities d. Fire Commission e. Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) 19

20 Approved 12/07/07 a) KCTCS Business Plan Proposal The plan will address the following KCTCS mission-critical components: Workforce Education and Training Pre-baccalaureate Transfer Education Remediation/Developmental Education To achieve the significant expectations for the Commonwealth envisioned by state policymakers between now and 2020, the KCTCS Business Plan will require a new and additional recurring base state appropriation increase in each year of the biennium of $32,062,400. b) Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Rule for Post Retirement Health Insurance GASB recently issued rules that will require KCTCS and other public institutions of postsecondary education to account for the accrued obligation of institution-funded post-retirement health insurance programs. c) Maintenance and Operations (M&O) The KCTCS Board of Regents has consistently taken the position that new facilities funded by the Kentucky General Assembly also must be funded for maintenance and operations costs. KCTCS has 15 new facilities authorized by the General Assembly that are expected to come online during the biennium. Without the requested recurring $1,855,300 beginning and $8,480,100 in , these buildings cannot be opened and operated by KCTCS. d) State Fire Commission KRS 95A.060 mandates that KCTCS submit biennial budget requests for the State Fire Commission. It is anticipated that the Fire Commission will request additional operating and equipment funds to increase and enhance its fire training programs statewide. For , the Commission requests $2,677,900 and $2,708,300 for e) Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) KRS 311A.020 mandates that KCTCS submit the biennial budget requests for KBEMS. It is anticipated that KBEMS will request a 5 percent annual increase to continue its current programs, which is projected at $118,700 for and $243,300 for

21 Approved 12/07/07 MOTION: On behalf of the Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee, Regent Zawacki moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the Biennial Operating Request as presented on page 145 of the September 28, 2007, agenda materials and that includes: Business Plan $32,062,400 $64,124,800 Maintenance and Operations (M&O) 1,855,300 8,480,100 for New Facilities Post-retirement Health 16,347,200 16,347,200 Insurance Program State Fire Commission 2,677,900 2,708,300 Kentucky Board of Emergency 118, ,300 Medical Services (KBEMS) VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. ACTION: KCTCS BIENNIAL CAPITAL BUDGET REQUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the KCTCS Biennial Capital Budget request as presented in the September 28, 2007, agenda materials, with the exception of Project 3 for Bluegrass Community and Technical College. That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve Project 3, The Center for Advanced Auto Manufacturing, for Bluegrass Community and Technical College as presented in the September 28, 2007, agenda materials. Regent Zawacki detailed information on the requested projects in the document Biennial Capital Budget Request, which accompanied the agenda materials for the September 28, 2007, Board meeting. The request is comprised of 43 projects, with a total scope of approximately $372.5 million requested in The KCTCS biennial capital budget request is based on project information submitted by the college presidents through the Strategic Needs Analysis (SNA) for the Six-Year Capital Plan. The capital budget recognizes the importance of maintaining the existing physical plant in a condition that enables the colleges to provide quality educational programs and services. Emphasis was placed on new construction projects that expand instructional capacity and new construction projects that are continuations of initiatives begun in previous biennial budgets. 21

22 Approved 12/07/07 Regent Zawacki noted that the Owensboro project has been broken down into two parts. Originally, the project was half funded in the General Assembly s last session with the expectation that there would be a technology center and space for Western Kentucky University, creating a regional postsecondary education center. However, Western Kentucky University is pursuing a branch campus across the street from the technology center and is lobbying to obtain the technology center funding for that purpose. KCTCS s position is that the Owensboro project should continue as planned by the General Assembly. It was noted that Project 3, The Center for Advanced Auto Manufacturing, was considered separately from the other projects to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest. Regent Zawacki is the General Manager for Administration at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK). It is anticipated that Toyota will use the center for training, thus benefiting from the capital project requested for Bluegrass Community and Technical College. While a conflict of interest has not been determined, Regent Zawacki did not participate in the decision process at Toyota and also abstained from voting on the project at the Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee so as to avoid even the appearance of an impropriety. MOTION: On behalf of the Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee, Regent Zawacki moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the KCTCS Biennial Capital Budget request as presented, with the exception of Project 3 for Bluegrass Community and Technical College. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. MOTION 2: On behalf of the Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee, Regent Zawacki moved that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve Project 3, The Center for Advanced Auto Manufacturing, for Bluegrass Community and Technical College. VOTE: The motion was approved. Regents Bean, Brooks, Callan, Carroll, Cecil, Peeples, Quillen, and Read voted in favor of the motion. Regent Zawacki abstained from the vote out of his desire to avoid even the impression of an impropriety. 22

23 Approved 12/07/07 UPDATE: FACULTY APPOINTMENTS REPORT Regent Zawacki reported that the Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee received an update on faculty appointments. He called attention to the separately bound report titled Faculty Appointments Report, noting that at the June 14, 2007, Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Committee meeting a request was made for additional information regarding faculty appointments. The document includes a literature review/survey of the faculty appointment process conducted by Dr. Joan Lucas and Mr. Lewis Prewitt, KCTCS staff. Regent Zawacki reported that the committee will continue to monitor the faculty appointment process. UPDATE: KCTCS QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT Regent Zawacki reported that information for the fourth quarter of fiscal year , which ended June 30, 2007, was derived from the Administrative Financial System. The Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the fourth quarter reflects unaudited year-end actual program and operational expenditures compared to the budget approved by the KCTCS Board of Regents June 23, Total revenue exceeded total expenditures for the year, resulting in a balanced budget. For the fourth quarter, total revenues amount to $599 million, 94 percent of the budgeted revenue and appropriated funds. Current fund expenditures and budget reserve through the fourth quarter of the fiscal year amount to $571 million, 90 percent of the expenditures budgeted for the year. The Statement of Net Assets reflects the unaudited overall financial position of the System and includes assets, liabilities, and net assets for the year. Final, audited information will be presented by the audit firm Crowe Chizek and Company LLC at the December 6-7, 2007, KCTCS Board of Regents meetings. UPDATE: FULFILLING THE PROMISE CAMPAIGN Regent Zawacki called attention to a detailed report on the campaign that was distributed at the meeting. As of September 14, 2007, the Fulfilling the Promise Campaign total is over $75,791,841. Recent lead gifts include: Anonymous donors established an endowed chair in mathematics and science valued at $1,035,194 at Ashland Community and Technical College. Rick and Kimberly Brown contributed real estate valued at $110,900 to Somerset Community College for the college s Laurel Campus. The trustees of the J. C. Goode estate at First Christian Church in Somerset transferred more than $100,000 to Somerset Community College to provide scholarships for qualified students from Pulaski, Casey, and McCreary Counties. 23

24 UPDATE: TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS Approved 12/07/07 Regent Zawacki reported that KCTCS Vice President Jay Box updated the committee on recent Technology Solution activities, including: Fall 2007 Student Registration Activity. During the week of August 13-17, 2007, over 160,000 logins occurred with an average of 1,600 people logged-in at any given time. The KCTCS PeopleSoft System is a 24 hour/7 days per week operation. An average 10,000 logins occurred between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. each day of the week-long registration period. Blackboard Upgrade to 7.2. Enrollments in Blackboard-supported classes (online, web-enhanced, and hybrid) total over 65,350 for fall 2007, which is a 21 percent increase from fall Decision Support System (DSS) Software Package Selected. KCTCS has purchased a new DSS software package to replace the Reporting Data Mart (RDM) system currently in use. The new software package is Oracle s PeopleSoft Enterprise Performance Management. The new software integrates with the current KCTCS PeopleSoft Administrative Systems, making data reports available to KCTCS personnel through a simple point-and-click function. Wimba Collaboration Suite Pilot for KCTCS. For fall 2007, all KCTCS colleges are eligible to participate in a free pilot of Wimba s Collaboration Suite technology for distance learning. Faculty can utilize any or all of the online tools within the Wimba Collaboration Suite, including live classroom, voice tools, and pronto instant messaging. Chair Bean noted that Technology Solutions staff are doing great job and thanked them for their work: NEXT MEETING Chair Bean announced that the next regular meeting of the KCTCS Board of Regents would be December 7, 2007, at the KCTCS System Office in Versailles, Kentucky. ADJOURNMENT Regent Carroll moved that the meeting adjourn. Regent Brooks seconded the motion. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 11:19 a.m. (CT). 12/07/07 SIGNED COPY ON FILE Date Approved by the KCTCS Richard A. Bean, Chair Board of Regents KCTCS Board of Regents SIGNED COPY ON FILE Johnna Reeder, Secretary KCTCS Board of Regents SIGNED COPY ON FILE Michael B. McCall, Ed.D. KCTCS President 24

25 25 Attachment A KCTCS Board of Regents Meeting Guests September 28, 2007 President s Cabinet Dr. Michael B. McCall, President Dr. Keith W. Bird Dr. Jay K. Box Mr. Timothy R. Burcham Dr. Gwendolyn G. Joseph Ms. Beth R. Hilliard Mr. J. Kenneth Walker System Office Mr. J. Campbell Cantrill Mr. Gary Cloyd Dr. Sandy Cook Mr. Rick Chlopan Mr. Paul Czarapata Hon. Lori Davis Ms. Terri Giltner Ms. Billie Hardin Dr. Joan Lucas Dr. Gloria McCall Mr. Doug Roberts Hon. Lee Rowland Dr. Christina Whitfield Ms. Jamie Williams Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Dr. Thelma White Hazard Community and Technical College Dr. Allen Goben Madisonville Community College Dr. Judith Rhoads Owensboro Community and Technical College Mr. Kevin Beardmore Dr. Paula Gastenveld Ms. Peggy Howard Ms. Joy Menser Somerset Community College Mr. Dexter Alexander Mr. Roger Angevine Ms. Margy Blankenship Ms. Gayle Borders Ms. Lynn Cunningham Mr. Joshua Faust Ms. Janis Hatfield Dr, Tony Honeycutt Ms. Meghann Holmes Dr. Jo Marshall Ms. Lois McWhorter Ms. Dorothy Phillips Ms. Joelyn Prather Ms. Deanna Procter Ms. Pam Turner Ms. Sharon Whitehead Ms. Terrie Wilson Ms. Ann Zwick Other Guests Ms. Charlene Harris, Somerset Board of Directors

26 Attachment B President s Report Board of Regents Meeting September 27-28, 2007 Somerset Community College South Central Regional Postsecondary Education Center The following information provides updates on President McCall s annual leadership initiative, ARISE COLLEGE AND WORKFORCE READINESS The College and Workforce Readiness Initiative has analyzed the data and cataloged the intervention strategies identified as a result of the LEAP Assessment Initiative. This information will assist colleges in discussions with local school districts. Each college is being provided with information about the WorkKeys assessments and a profile of their feeder high schools, including ACT results; the Kentucky High School Feedback Report, Class of 2004; and school district level performance data. The KCTCS College and Workforce Readiness Workgroup convened its first meeting in July. After reviewing the Team Charter, the group utilized subgroups for its September meeting. This cross-functional workgroup is charged with examining challenges and opportunities for improvement of student readiness and, specifically, with responding to the recommendations of the Council on Postsecondary Education s (CPE) Developmental Education Task Force. The workgroup will review intervention strategies collected from the colleges and identify strategic implementation steps for the alignment of KCTCS with the requirement that all students in take the ACT as high school juniors or the three WorkKeys assessments as well as the utilization by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) of the ACT EPAS program (the Explore and Plan System that begins with career exploration in the 8 th grade and the pre-act in the 10 th grade). Over the last six months, KCTCS has provided its experience (and resources required) with the administration of WorkKeys and the Kentucky Employability Certificate (KEC) to KDE s staff. KDE will begin WorkKeys assessments in high schools in late November, and KCTCS will issue the KEC to eligible students. Additionally, KCTCS is participating in a workgroup convened by the Secretary of the Education Cabinet to review teacher professional development and to develop strong linkages to college readiness. This group is addressing one of the core recommendations of the Developmental Education Task Force, which is to align college readiness standards and tie them to educator professional development. 26