Minutes
Concord College Board of Governors

March 31, 2004

Teleconference

9:00 a.m.

 

1. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

A quorum established, the meeting was called to order.  Participating were: Mrs. Margaret Sayre, Chairperson; Dr. Charles Brichford, Faculty Representative; Mr. James Brown; Mr. Eugene Fife; Mr. Peter Fichthorn, Student Representative; Mr. J. Franklin Long; Mrs. Linda Martin, Classified Representative; Mr. Wayne Meisel; Dr. Jerry L. Beasley, President of the College.  Cabinet officers: Mr. James Cannon; Mr. Michael Curry; Mr. Rick Dillon; Ms. Anita Lewis; Dr. William O’Brien; Dr. Dean Turner.  Others participating: Dr. Kathy Liptak; Mr. Ryan Lucas; Ms. Lydia Bennett.  Unable to participate: Dr. Debbie Akers; Mr. Dan Dunmyer; Mr. James Miller; Mr. Ted Rogers

2. Approval of Tuition and Fee Increases for Fiscal Year 2005

Mr. Brown moved the adoption of the following resolution (see attachment):

RESOLVED, that the Concord College Board of Governors adopt the proposed tuition and fee schedule for fiscal year 2005 (a fee increase of 9.5 percent), and a graduate clinical faculty fee ($195 per student credit hour).

Dr. Brichford seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

3. Items for Discussion at the April 20 Meeting of the Board of Governors

Mr. Fichthorn requested that the Board discuss a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2005 tuition and fee schedule at the next Board meeting.  This amendment outlines a $30.00 fee that will help with on-line registration, men’s soccer, the marching band, lights in the Fine Arts Building, and other problems identified by the students.

Depending on the Governor’s decision to sign or veto SB448, the Board will discuss the College’s name change issue at the April 20 Board of Governors meeting.

4. Adjournment

Upon a motion by Mr. Long, seconded by Mr. Brown the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Margaret J. Sayre, Chairperson

 

James L. Miller, Secretary