Minutes
Concord College Board of Governors
(teleconference)
10:00 a.m.
1.
Call to Order and
Determination of a Quorum
A quorum being present, the meeting was called to
order. Participating in the
conference call were Board of Governors members: Mr. James M. Brown,
Chairperson; Mr. James L. Miller, Secretary; Mr. Daniel Dunmyer; Mr. Eugene
Fife; Mr. J. Franklin Long; Mr. Wayne Meisel; Mr. R. T. “Ted” Rogers; Dr.
Charles Brichford, Faculty Representative; Mr. Matthew Jozik, Student Representative;
and, Mrs. Linda Martin, Classified Representative. Also participating were President Jerry L. Beasley and
Cabinet officers, Mr. James Cannon, Mrs. Debbie Curry, Mr. Michael Curry, Ms.
Anita Lewis, Dr. Douglas Machesney, Dr. William O’Brien, and Dr. Dean
Turner. Unable to participate:
Mrs. Margaret Sayre.
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the November 14, 2001, meeting of the Board
of Governors were approved with the following corrections.
Item 2 (Call to Order)—delete words “college representatives” in
line six;
Item 7(Other Reports and Announcements)—second paragraph--change “announced” to
“suggested.” In second sentence of the same paragraph, change “will” to
“would.”
3.
President’s Report
The “President’s Report” and update from each cabinet officer were previously electronically transmitted to each member of the Board of Governors. Board members were asked for comments and/or suggestions.
The following personnel searches are underway at the College: faculty positions in Travel Industry Management, economics, music, drama, and chemistry. The College is also searching for a Vice President for
Development (to replace Dr. Doug Machesney, who will retire from the College at the end of June), and an Athletic Director.
4.
Approval of Intent to Plan (Master’s Program in
Education)
The intent to plan a master’s program at Concord College was discussed.
Mr. Dunmyer moved that a response to the Policy Commission’ the Board approve the “intent to plan.” Mr. Long seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
5. A Response to the Policy Commission’s Request for Proposals (Master’s Program/Education)
Mr. Dunmyer moved
that the College’s response to the Policy Commission’s request for proposals be
approved by the Board of Governors.
Mr. Rogers seconded. Motion
carried. Dr. Brichford asked that
the record reflect that he voted against this motion.
6. Approval of Master’s Courses and Submission to the North Central
Association
Mr. Dunmyer moved
the adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLVED,
That the Concord College Board of Governors
approves the submission of master’s-level classes to the Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association as per existing
guidelines. Furthermore, the Board
expects regular college processes be used to determine and approve suitable
courses for submission.
Mr. Long seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
7. Other Business
Delegation of Power to the President
A document
prepared by an ad hoc committee of the Board outlining the scope of authority
and responsibilities of the president of the College was discussed (see
attachment). Noting that some of
the powers and responsibilities are required by statute (particularly those
actions that must also be approved the West Virginia Higher Education Policy
Commission), and that the document can be amended by the Board of Governors,
Mr. Rogers moved that the delegated powers and responsibilities to the
president as set forth by the committee be approved. Mr. Meisel seconded. Motion carried.
8. Adjournment
There being no
further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully
submitted,
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James
M. Brown, Chairperson
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James L. Miller, Secretary