Minutes

1. Committee Meetings

The committees of the Board met beginning at 9:00 a.m. (see attached minutes).

2. Call to Order/Determination of a Quorum

A quorum being present, the full Board meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were Board of Governors members: James M. Brown, Chairperson; Mrs. Margaret Sayre, Vice Chairperson; Mr. James L. Miller, Secretary; Mr. Daniel Dunmyer; Mr. Eugene Fife; Mr. J. Franklin Long, Mr. Wayne Meisel and Mr. R. T. "Ted" Rogers, Dr. Charles Brichford, Faculty Representative; Mr. Matthew Jozik, Student Representative; and, Mrs. Linda Martin, Classified Representative. Also in attendance were President Jerry L. Beasley and Cabinet officers of the College.

3. Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the October 17, 2001 meeting of the Board of Governors were approved as distributed.

4. Concord College Mission Statement

The modification of the College’s Mission Statement was discussed. The following change is suggested: "…in a multicultural society. In keeping with its tradition of service to the region, the College will offer a limited number of carefully selected graduate degrees. While we incorporate…." Dr. Brichford moved that the modification to the Mission Statement be approved by the Board of Governors. Mr. Dunmyer seconded the motion. Motion carried.

5. Delegation to the President

The delegation of managerial responsibilities and powers to the president by the Board of Governors were discussed. A committee was appointed to prepare a draft of the scope of presidential authority for discussion at the December Board of Governors meeting. Members of the committee are: Dr. Brichford, Mrs. Curry, Mr. Long, Mr. Brown and Mrs. Sayre. Dr. Brichford, Mrs. Curry and Dr. Beasley are to consult and prepare a draft for discussion with the full committee.

6. Higher Education Policy Commission Proposals for Change in Beckley

Dr. Beasley reported to the Board on changes proposed by the Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission regarding the delivery of classes to the Raleigh County area. The five institutions that have involvement in the Beckley area have studied several models of higher education, and the Chancellor has indicated a preference for the Roanoke model. President Beasley indicated that the College is working on a variety of approaches to the Beckley situation, and will have a strategy in place regardless of which model is selected. Board members will be informed of any action involving delivery of higher education to Raleigh County.

7. Other Reports and Announcements

Dr. Machesney announced that the annual fundraisers in Charleston and at The Greenbrier have been scheduled for November 29 and December 1 respectively, and invited all members of the Board of Governors to participate in the College’s effort to raise scholarship funds for students. The speaker for The Greenbrier is Hinton native Sylvia Mathews, executive vice president of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Linn Draper, CEO of American Electric Power, will be the keynote speaker in Charleston.

Dr. Beasley suggestedd that the proper chain of communication with members of the Board of Governors is through the appropriate campus representative, e.g. the president, the faculty representative, classified representative or student representative. This would will would prevent members of the Board from being inundated with correspondence, but will enable them to be well informed of campus concerns.

Mr. Brown mentioned three areas of concern that have been brought to his attention by the students:

Dr. Brichford also suggested that the next meeting of the Board of Governors be arranged so that those who so desire could sit in on classes. He suggested that the morning of the meeting day be left clear for attending classes.

Dr. Turner announced that the College received the North Central Association’s follow-up report on assessment. The College’s efforts were accepted and there were no corrections or concerns. Additionally, the NCATE visit to the College was successful with no identified weaknesses or concerns. Dr. Turner thanked all members of the campus community.

The next meeting of the Board of Governors is scheduled December 19, 10:00 a.m. via conference call.