The Board of Trustees of The Community College of Baltimore County Minutes June 16, 2010 REGULAR SESSION The Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) met in regular session on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. on the Catonsville campus of the Community College of Baltimore County. The following members of the Board were in attendance: Barbara Kerr Howe, Chair; Charles E. Kountz, Esq., Vice Chair, and Trustees Sheldon K. Caplis; Emmet Davitt, Esq.; Dorothy E. Foos; H. Scott Gehring; Linda C. Goldberg; Warren C. Hayman; Cecile V. Myrick; Gloria E. Nelson; Stephen J. Nolan, Esq.; and Patricia R. Norman. Also present were Sandra L. Kurtinitis, President; Mark D. McColloch, Vice President of Instruction; Melissa L. Hopp, Vice President of Administrative Services; Kenneth Westary, Vice President of Institutional Advancement; and members of the faculty and staff of the College. INTRODUCTION Chair Howe welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending the June meeting of the Board of Trustees. She acknowledged the CCBC Catonsville staff for hosting the meeting and for the new venue set up. AGENDA Chair Howe asked for a motion and second to approve the June 16, 2010 meeting agenda. A motion for approval of the June 16, 2010 meeting agenda was made by Trustee Nelson and seconded by Trustee Caplis. The motion was unanimously approved. MINUTES Chair Howe asked for a motion and second to approve the April 21 2010 Regular meeting minutes. A motion for approval of the April 21, 2010 Regular meeting minutes was made by Trustee Foos and seconded by Trustee Nolan. The motion was unanimously approved. REPORT OF THE BOARD CHAIR Chair Howe introduced new trustee Patricia Reed Norman who was appointed to CCBC s Board of Trustees to complete a remainder of a five year term which began July 1, 2006. She said that Ms. Norman is a past board member of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, past co-chair of the Judicial Campaign for Baltimore County Circuit Court Judges and is presently a member of the Franklin Square Hospital Center Board of Directors. Chair Howe thanked Trustees Carson, Goldberg, and Hayman for attending the April 26 President s Distinguished African-American Lecture Series on April 26.
Chair Howe thanked Trustee Foos, Goldberg, and Kountz, who along with herself attended the May 3 Baltimore County Budget Hearing. Trustee Myrick stated that she also attended the Budget Hearing. Chair Howe thanked Trustees Gehring, Goldberg, and Kountz for attending the May 10 luncheon with Dr. Mary Ellen Petrisko, Vice President of the Middle States Accrediting Association. Chair Howe thanked Vice Chair Kountz, who along with herself, attended the CCBC Emeritus presentation ceremony at CCBC Catonsville on May 20. Chair Howe thanked Trustees Food and Myrick for attending CCBC s Public Safety Academy Commencement ceremony on May 28. Chair Howe thanked Trustees Goldberg, Nolan, and Vice Chair Kountz for attending CCBC s Commencement on June 5. Chair Howe thanked Trustees Caplis, Davitt, Goldberg, Myrick and Vice Chair Kountz for attending the June 9 Appreciation Dinner for Foundation Directors. Chair Howe acknowledged and thanked Dr. Kurtinitis for having served as CCBC s President for five years. She commented that CCBC is a much different place in every aspect and facet of the college under Dr. Kurtinitis leadership; she is a superb leader and words cannot express how much the Board of Trustees appreciates her. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT Comments President Kurtinitis mentioned the items placed at each trustee s seat, which included the latest edition of the student newspaper-the CCBC Connection and the newly publicized athletics brochure. Retiree Donna Linksz Dr. Mark McColloch introduced Retiree Donna Linksz who is retiring at the end of June after serving CCBC for 40 years. He remarked that there are very few people at the college who have had Dr. Linksz s combined years of service in critical positions. During her tenure at CCBC, Dr. Linksz taught Mathematics; served as Coordinator of General Education; was Vice President of the Catonsville Senate; Assistant to a President; Interim Director of the Foundation; Acting Director of Institutional Research; Chair of Computer Science, Mathematics and Engineering; Dean of the School of Mathematics and Science; served on committees and task forces too numerous to mention. Wife of the president of Buck County Community College, Dr. Linksz is the Mother and Grandmother of two. Dr. McColloch said that Donna Linksz is a highly respected member of the college community; when she spoke at a meeting, everyone listened. He commented that he views Dr. Linksz as his friend and ally and wished her the absolute best in retirement. Dr. Donna Linksz commented that she had received so many wonderful notes that it is like reading your eulogy without dying. She said most retirees reflect on the past but she prefers looking toward the future. Dr. Linksz paraphrased George Bernard Shaw and said, We at CCBC don t gain wisdom by looking to the past but by looking to the future; we are made wise not by the recollection of our past, although that provides a foundation, but by the responsibility for our future. We at CCBC want to do
more than plant a vegetable garden for future harvest that will die with the first frost but rather we want to plant trees of truth that will harvest over and over after any one individual has gone. In that light, my husband and I wish to present you with a check to endow a Linksz Scholarship for women with financial need who are taking a science or math course. We have both dedicated our working lives to the mission of community colleges and want to do our little part to continue that. Retiree Dan McConochie Ms. Melissa Hopp introduced Mr. Dan McConochie, Director of Institutional Research who will retire on July 31, 2010. She said that during Mr. McConochie s eleven years at CCBC he has built a premiere Institutional Research Department, possibly the best in the state, by coaching and mentoring a group of highly dedicated, intelligent researchers. Ms. Hopp stated that Mr. McConochie always sees the big picture and thinks ahead in reviewing possible uses for data. He is a team player, a strategic thinker and a really nice guy. Mr. McConochie commented that it is a wonderful retiree ritual to have the opportunity to address the Board of Trustees to thank them. He commented that he has bragging rights to community colleges as his father was a founding faculty member of Daytona Beach Community College and where he was a student, followed by a career in community colleges with just a few detours. Mr. McConochie said that CCBC is well poised to meet the future with a solid staff, good leadership, and the transparency to talk and deal with major issues. He said he is fortunate to have had the opportunity to work at CCBC. Dr. Kurtinitis thanked both Dr. Linksz and Mr. McConochie and commented that as both retirees are an institutional loss, she appreciates the fact that both are focusing on the future. Senate Report Mr. Joseph Whedbee, College Senate Chair, reported that since his last update to the Board of Trustees the Senate had approved ten proposals from the Curriculum and Instruction Committee including three proposals involving changes to Manufacturing, EMST, and Computer Graphics. Additionally, the Senate approved the Policy on Student Concerns which will be presented to the Senior Staff for consideration. Mr. Whedbee announced that he would be stepping down as Senate Chair and offered some reflections on the past year. He said having had the opportunity to serve as the Senate Chair for the past year he now has a greater understanding and appreciation for the commitment and work of President Kurtinitis and the Board of Trustees. He said the effectiveness of shared governance is based on trust and respect among the different components; he commented that his experience has been that not only is trust and respect present at CCBC, but it is continuously renewed and never taken for granted. Mr. Whedbee introduced Dr. Jonathan Grimes, as the newly elected College Senate Chair and said that he looks forward to serving on the Senate under Dr. Grimes leadership. College Presentation Via a PowerPoint presentation, President Kurtinitis shared highlights from the past academic year. There were no comments from the public. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Ms. Melissa Hopp presented the action finance items for the Board s approval in summary format: the agenda for the June 16, 2010 meeting; the minutes from the April 21, 2010 meeting; approval of the contracts and purchases in excess of $75,000 which included: a contract to Humanim in the amount of $874,189 for the Job Network Program; various contracts in an amount not to exceed $680,000 for flight training facilities; various contracts in an amount not exceed $300,000 for scientific supplies and equipment; two contracts in an amount not to exceed $460,000 for deaf interpreting services; Lighthouse Industries in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Braille services; Assessment Technologies Institute contract extension in the amount of $123,470 for nursing testing and remediation services; MedStar SportsHealth in the amount of $89,900 for certified athletic training services; Presidium in the amount of $310,330 for Help Desk support services; Blackboard/WebCT in the amount of $219,090 for annual software license renewal and hosting; Bell Techlogix in the amount of $123,827 for computer software renewals; Verizon in the amount of $354,500 for telecommunication services; Cockey s Enterprises, Inc. for contract renewal in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for trash disposal services; Trane Company for a contract extension in the amount of $93,468 for air conditioning chiller maintenance; UniSource, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for dual purpose copier paper; Foster Thomas for a contract extension in an amount not to exceed $96,000 for human resources support services; Jones Lang LaSalle in the amount of $57,600 for project management services; Barton Malow in the amount of $2,136,921 for a GMP to furnish and install temporary modular facilities; Douron, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $680,000 for furniture; Denver Elek in the amount of $116,021 for replacement of underground heating and chilled water piping; contracts under $75,000; and the acceptance of fifteen grants totaling $5,605,756. In addition, the FY2011 Salary Policy and the FY2011-2013 Strategic Plan were recommended for approval. A motion to approve the Budget and Finance Committee s recommendation to approve the Budget and Finance action items was made by Trustee Myrick and seconded by Trustee Carson. The motion was unanimously approved. A motion to approve a recommendation to ratify the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Contract (2010-2012) was made by Trustee Goldberg and seconded by Trustee Davitt. The motion was unanimously approved. AFSCME representatives, Mr. Archer Black, Staff Representative, AFSCME Council 67; Mr. Lucius Robinson, Chief Steward, Local 3376, Council 67; and Mr. James Robinson, President, Local 3376, Council 67; along with Chair Howe, President Kurtinitis, and Vice President Hopp signed the contract amendment with the Union representing CCBC s Unit I employees. ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Trustee Linda Goldberg reported that at the Academic and Student Affairs Committee meeting Dr. Mark McColloch presented executive summaries for the programs under review which included Computer Graphics and Visual Communications; Internet and Multi-Media Technology; Massage Therapy; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Occupational Safety and Health Technology; Office Administration; Teacher Education; and Veterinary Technology. He also provided an update on the Achieving the Dream initiative and presented a Middle States progress report. Trustee Goldberg noted that the Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommended approval of three action items: approval of the April 21, 2010 Academic and Student Affairs Committee minutes; the June 16, 2010
Academic and Student Affairs committee agenda; and approval to submit four new certificates in Computer Automated Manufacturing to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). A motion to approve the Academic and Student Affairs Committee action items was made by Trustee Nelson and seconded by Trustee Foos. The motion was unanimously approved. NEW BUSINESS 2010/2011 Meeting Calendar A motion to approve the Board of Trustees 2010/2011 meeting calendar was made by Trustee Davitt and seconded by Trustee Nelson. The motion was unanimously approved. Nominating Committee Recommendation Trustee Foos announced that the Nominating Committee recommended that Chair Barbara Howe and Vice Chair Charles Kountz continue to serve as officers for the Board of Trustees for the 2010/2011 year. A motion to approve the Nominating Committee s recommendation was made by Trustee Davitt and seconded by Trustee Carson. The motion was unanimously approved. President s Evaluation Report A recommendation was made by the President s Evaluation Committee to approve the President s Annual Performance Review and a contract rollover of one year to extend the President s current 3-year contract thru June 2014. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Trustee Nolan and seconded by Trustee Kountz. The motion was unanimously approved. Recognition of Trustee Regina Carson Chair Howe announced that as of June 30, 2010 Trustee Regina Carson will have completed two full five year terms on the CCBC Board of Trustees. Chair Howe and President Kurtinitis presented Trustee Carson with flowers and a resolution which reads: A SPECIAL RESOLUTION of the Community College of Baltimore County honoring Regina E. Carson for her dedication and distinguished service as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County. WHEREAS, Regina Carson first joined the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) in Nineteen ninety-seven as a member of the Board of Trustees. WHEREAS, during her tenure as a member of the Board, serving as a member of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee; the Institutional Advancement Committee;
Nominating Committees; and the Ad-Hoc Human Resources Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Community College of Baltimore County Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students, extend their respect, commendation and sincere appreciation to Regina Carson for her dedicated and distinguished service as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County from Nineteen ninety-seven to Two Thousand ten. Trustee Carson thanked Chair Howe, President Kurtinitis and members of the Board. She said that her tenure as a Trustee was sometimes challenging but always interesting. She said she was always amazed at the dedication of CCBC s faculty and staff. Trustee Carson said that it was a privilege to have been a member of the CCBC Board of Trustees. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chair Howe asked for a motion to adjourn the June meeting. The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Foos and seconded by Trustee Nelson. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandra L. Kurtinitis, Ph.D. :jk8/24/10