HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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1 HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE I. CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRPERSON MINUTES Ms. Redmond called the meeting to order at 12:02. Trustees Ronald C. Brown Terry L. Burrows Daniel P. Delaney Charles E. Graves Margarita M. Kearns Velma A. Redmond Robert L. Rubendall James I. Scheiner Donald E. Schell Rosemary T. McAvoy Michael J. Schofield Mark A. Whitmoyer Cabinet Edna V. Baehre Larry Adams Maida Connor Cynthia L. Duffy George A. Franklin Lawrence E. Grulick Stephen C. Hietsch Chip Jackson Maureen E. Kelly Michael B. Klunk Nancy M. Rockey Subrina Smith-Taylor Solicitor Liz Maguschak Visitors Emeric DeLuca, Faculty Council Bob Firestine, CEO Leo George, CEO Charles Peguese Jan Murphy, The Patriot-News II. ROLL CALL AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS - None

2 Page 2 Date 5/2/00 III. PRESENTATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY IV. PRESENTATIONS Ms. Kelly presented an overview of the services provided to students through the Make-up Test Center and the placement certification program. She introduced staff members Rick Kearns, Nathan Olweiler, Christine Brooks, Wanda Page and Margie MacDonald. Students have said they appreciate the accessibility of the center and its quiet and relaxing environment. Comments from faculty have all been positive, and the controlled environment for testing has been an improvement over prior arrangements, when students often had to make up tests in instructors offices. Plans for the center include increased hours, especially on weekends, additional space, and the start-up of a Sylvan Prometrics Testing Center that will help the make-up center become self-supporting. The center will also be used for Accuplacer, SAT, and ACT testing. and Ms. Duffy provided a brief video presentation of the NAACP Spirit of Youth Award presentation to the College during a youth rally that was attended by Martin Luther King III. Another video clip showed a television news feature story about the Culinary USA Team that spent several days at the College in preparation for international competition. V. OLD BUSINESS - None VI. MINUTES: 7 March 2000 The minutes of the March 7, 2000, Board of Trustees meeting were approved with a corrected notation that adjournment followed the Board s closed session. Moved: Donald E. Schell Seconded: Ronald C. Brown Motion carried VIl. RECOMMENDATIONS/REPORTS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - None VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS/REPORTS/COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR Ms. Redmond recognized Subrina Smith-Taylor and congratulated her on the successful completion of her doctoral degree. Ms. Redmond also announced that would shortly be honored with two awards. The American Association of University Women, Harrisburg Chapter, had named her Community Woman of the Year Award for embodying the ideals of education in meeting the needs of the community. The American Association of Women in Community Colleges would present Dr. Baehre with the Carolyn Desjardins President of the Year Award at its national convention in Washington, DC, for her support and promotion of the mission of the community colleges. Ms. Redmond commended for achieving this recognition. Ms. Redmond also noted the April 24 deadline for submission of resumes from candidates interested in being considered for positions on the Board of Trustees.

3 Page 3 IX. RECOMMENDATIONS/REPORTS/COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT announced the following upcoming events: 1. April 14 - Lancaster Campus Groundbreaking 2. April 27 Honors Banquet 3. April 29 International Heritage Festival 4. April 29 Rose Lehrman Arts Center 25 th Anniversary 5. May 3 Staff Recognition Reception 6. May 4 Foundation Scholarship Award 7. May 13 Commencement 8. May 19, 11:00 a.m. Memorial Tribute to Sen. John Shumaker Renaming of Public Safety Center A. HONORARY DOCTORATE Res THE REVEREND WILLIAM M. GRAY Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees authorized the President to confer upon the Reverend William M. Gray the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Service. Moved: Donald E. Schell Seconded: Daniel P. ey Motion carried B. AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS OF THE Res HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION The Board tabled action on the proposed by-laws amendments to permit more time for review by legal counsel. X. PERSONNEL Mr. Robinson Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees approved the Personnel Recommendations submitted through the Personnel Committee, as specified by resolution. A. Personnel Recommendations Res Appointments/Retirements B. Information

4 Page 4 1. Appointments/Separations (I-12) C. Paid Leave of Absence and Childcare Leave Res Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees approved a paid leave of absence for medical disability and childcare leave for Tina Williams, as specified by resolution. D. Emeritus Status for Employees Res Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees approved the awarding of the status of Employee Emeritus for meritorious service to the College, as specified by resolution. The above three resolutions, 37.87, 37.88, and 37.89, were approved in a single motion. Moved: Terry L. Burrows Seconded: Donald E. Schell Motion carried XI. TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Brown Monthly Report of Revenues and Expenditures Res Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees approved the Monthly Financial Report for the month ended February 29, Moved: Michael J. Schofield Seconded: Rosemary T. McAvoy Motion carried XII. COLLEGE FACILITIES A. CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND GENERAL Res CONSTRUCTION OF MAIN ENTRANCE GATE FOR NORTH HALL Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees approved the contract for the purchase and general construction of the main entrance gate for North Hall from Secco, Inc. for the low bid of $14, B. CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Res FOR MAIN ENTRANCE GATE AT NORTH HALL

5 Page 5 Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees approved the contract for electrical installation for the main entrance gate at North Hall from Secco, Inc. for the low bid of $6, The two resolutions above, and 37.92, were approved with a single motion. Moved: Daniel P. Delaney Seconded: Ronald C. Brown Motion carried XIII. BUSINESS AND FINANCE A. LEASE FOR UPTOWN INITIATIVE Res Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees authorized the President or the Vice President of Finance and College Resources, as specified by resolution, to negotiate a lease agreement with Tyco Electronics Corporation for use of a building at 1523 North Fourth Street in Harrisburg to serve students in the uptown Harrisburg region. Moved: Donald E. Schell Seconded: Rosemary T. McAvoy Motion carried Mr. Scheiner abstained from the vote. B. TWO-YEAR CONTRACT FOR COLLEGE Res DUPLICATING SERVICES Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees approved a two-year contract for College duplicating services from Sir Speedy Printing for the amount of $ per sheet for one-sided black and white duplication on white background, and for other amounts of each specific type of duplication service as set forth in Sir Speedy s Bid. Moved: Ronald C. Brown Seconded: Daniel P. Delaney Motion carried C. AGREEMENT FOR CREDIT UNION SERVICE CENTER Res Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees authorized the President or the Vice President of Finance and College Resources, as specified by resolution, to negotiate a service center agreement with PSECU for the location of a limited branch office within the Bruce E. Cooper Student Center, and for payment of marketing incentives to the College and its students, provision of a marketing research grant and scholarships, and the hiring of interns from among the College s student body.

6 Page 6 Moved: Ronald C. Brown Seconded: Terry L. Burrows Motion carried XIV. GIFTS A. SCHOLARSHIPS Res Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees accepted the scholarships, as specified by resolution. Moved: Rosemary T. McAvoy Seconded: Michael J. Schofield Motion carried B. GIFTS IN-KIND None XV. GRANTS None XVI. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS A. DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, AND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Res Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees approved degree, certificate, and diploma graduation requirements, as specified by resolution. Moved: James I. Scheiner Seconded: Ronald C. Brown Motion carried XVII. STUDENT SERVICES None XVIII. ADJOURNMENT nw The Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2000, will be held in Blocker Hall, room 105.