Minutes

Concord University Board of Governors

February 27, 2007 – 10:00 a.m.

Teleconference – The Concord Room – 201A Marsh Hall

 

Members Present:  Dr. Deborah Akers; Mr. Jesse Call; Mr. Joseph Long, Esq., Vice Chairman; Dr. Darrin Martin; Mr. Wayne Meisel; Ms. Amy Pitzer; Mr. R. T. Ted Rogers, Chairman; Mrs. Margaret Sayre, Secretary

 

Members Absent:  Mr. Lane Bailey; Mr. James Brown; Mr. Eugene Fife

 

Others Present:  Dr. Jerry Beasley, President; Dr. Hugh Campbell; Mr. Jim Cannon; Mr. Kent Gamble; Ms. Sharon Manzo, recorder; Ms. Anita Moody; Dr. Bill O’Brien; Mr. Greg Quick; Dr. John David Smith; Dr. Dean Turner

 

1.  Call or Order – A quorum being present, Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order.

 

2.  Approval of the December 12, 2007, Minutes - Mr. Meisel moved the approval of the December 12, 2006, minutes; Mr. Long seconded; motion carried.

 

3.  Administrative Reports

 

            a. Academic Affairs (attachment 01) Dr. Turner shared recent accomplishments of two Concord graduates, and asked for questions regarding the report that was previously distributed.  Ms. Pitzer asked about the change in the academic calendar.  Dr. Turner said this year there will be a two-day fall break and a full week at Thanksgiving.

 

            b.  Admissions and Financial Aid (attachment 02) – In Mr. Curry’s absence, Dr. Beasley stated applications for the 2007-2008 academic year are up 100 compared to 2006-2007.  Acceptances are up by 227, and there are 53 more housing deposits this year than last.  There is a decline in international student applications but projects have begun to turn this around.  Kent Gamble, Director of Admissions, said that Fall ’07 looks positive, but we must look at the conversion yield process and make this a priority.

 

            c.  Beckley Center (attachment 03) – Dr. O’Brien highlighted a portion of his written report by indicating an enrollment increase in Beckley by 50 students since Fall ’06.  He said this indicates that students will not go elsewhere if Concord offers classes in the Beckley area.  We can fix our problem; it is based on what we do, not what others do.  When the new facility is open, we will be able to offer classes earlier in the day than we currently do.    Mr. Call said he’d heard that students taking classes in Beckley were mainly Athens-based students.  Dr. O’Brien said he believes we can get numbers relative to this but generally the Beckley offerings are sections of courses taught on campus.  Dr. Beasley asked Dr. Turner to prepare a report for the Board.  Dr. Turner said he would work with the computer center.

 

            d.  Development Office – Dr. Beasley said there is no development office report because Ms. Young is on medical leave as a result of an automobile accident.  He said plans are finalized for the Roanoke Fund Raising Dinner, March 17, 2007, at the Hotel Roanoke.  Coach Frank Beamer will be the guest speaker.

 

            f.  Finance and Facilities (attachment 04) – The committee researching performance contracting has engaged TRANE to conduct an on-campus comprehensive study, the results of which will be brought to the Board for a decision as to whether or not to engage in performance contracting.  The Boggess architectural firm has conducted soil samples of the site on which the SGA and University are planning to construct picnic facilities.  Boggess is preparing a design and cost estimate.

 

            g.  Student Affairs (attachment 05) – In addition to items in his written report, Dr. Smith mentioned that a joint teacher recruitment event between Bluefield State College and Concord was held on our campus February 26.  Twenty-seven school systems were represented and 64 students interviewed.  The University’s contract with the Athens Medical Center is due for renewal next year.  Coach Quick reported on the success of the men and women’s basketball teams and cross-country team.  Mr. Rogers commended Coach Quick and his staff for the outstanding recruiting efforts.  Mr. Call said that the Student Government Association has given student organizations the most financial support in SGA history.

 

4.  Action Items

 

            a.  Five-Year Development Plan Report and Approval of the Campus Master Plan Five-Year- Update Report and second Five-Year Implementation Plan

(attachment 06a) Cannon

(attachment 06b) Draft, Concord University Development Plan

(attachment 06c) WVHEPC resolution for April 26, 2007

 

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