Minutes

1. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order. Members present were: Mr. James M. Brown, Chairperson; Mr. James L. Miller, Secretary; Mrs. Margaret Sayre, Vice Chairperson; Mr. Daniel Dunmyer; Mr. Eugene Fife; Mr. J. Franklin Long; Mr. R. T. "Ted" Rogers; Dr. Charles Brichford, Faculty Representative; Mr. Matthew Jozik, Student Representative; Mrs. Linda Martin, Classified Representative. Others present were: President Jerry L. Beasley and Cabinet Officers, Mrs. Debbie Curry, Mr. Michael Curry, Ms. Anita Lewis, Dr. William O’Brien, and Dr. Dean Turner.

2. Approval of Minutes

Mr. Rogers moved that the minutes of the February 19, 2002 meeting of the Board of Governors be approved as distributed. Mr. Long seconded. Motion carried.

3. Report of the President

The "President’s Report," which was sent to Board members prior to the meeting was discussed (see attachment). After brief discussion, it was suggested that when soliciting funds for the White Hall project that the College should ask for no less than $5 million as the Center represents great potential for economic stimulus for Concord as well as the region. Mr. Fife expressed an interest in working with officials to develop a strategy for effectively promoting the Technology Center.

4. Academic Affairs Committee

A. Approval to change current program and degree title of Travel Industry Management to the program of Recreation and Tourism Management leading to a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management

Dr. Brichford moved the adoption of the following resolution:

RESOLVED, The Board of Governors approves changing the current program and degree title of Travel Industry Management to the program of Recreation and Tourism Management leading to a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management.

Mr. Jozik seconded the motion. Motion carried.

5. Finance and Facilities Committee

A. Approval of methodology used in calculating increases for classified staff

Mr. Dunmyer moved the adoption of the following resolution:

RESOLVED, That the Concord College Board of Governors approves the methodology of calculating increases for classified staff that would bring those below minimum equity step one third of the way to minimum equity step and that all other monies in the available pool would be applied to increment pay and then to movement on the 2001 Salary Schedule in WV Code for the classified staff who are above minimum equity step. Note: this approval is subject to change if alternate directives are received from the Higher Education Policy Commission or the Chancellor.

Mr. Meisel seconded. Motion carried.

B. Approval of proposed tuition and fees schedule for fiscal year 2003

Mr. Dunmyer moved the adoption of the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Concord College Board of Governors adopt the proposed tuition and fees schedule for FY 2003.

Mr. Rogers seconded. Motion carried.

6. Other Reports and Announcements

Admissions and Financial Aid
Report submitted by Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid, Mr. Curry, was discussed (see attachment).

Development Report
Report submitted by Vice President for Development, Dr. Machesney, was discussed (see attachment).

Student Affairs
Report submitted by Vice President for Student and Staff Affairs, Mrs. Curry, was discussed (see attachment).

Mr. Brown appointed a Presidential Evaluation Committee to study the methodology of the evaluation process. Members of that committee are: Mr. Dan Dunmyer; Mr. Jim Miller; and, Mrs. Margaret Sayre.

Mr. Meisel expressed an interest in working closely with the newly proposed Board of Visitors for the College.