WVU Parkersburg Board of  Advisors

November 17, 2003

Conference Rooms 2536-2538

 

The meeting was called to order by Joe Campbell, Chair.  Those present were; Jim Mylott, Executive Director Mid Ohio Valley Regional Council; Joseph Badgley, Interim President WVU Parkersburg; James Hayhurst, Executive Vice President United Bankshares, Inc.; Joe Campbell, Vice President WesBanco; William Niday, Superintendent Wood County Schools;  Tony Playtis, Environmental Health Coordinator E. I. Dupont; Greg Smith, President and CEO Mountain State Blue Cross & Blue Shield; Linda Dickirson, Jackson County Representative; Joyce Okes, Program Director Workforce Investment Board; Robert D'Avria, Executive Director Parkersburg YMCA; Michael Hastings, General Manager Benson International; Cindy Kelley, Faculty Representative; JoAnn Backus, Staff Representative; and Patsy Bee, Executive Secretary to the President.   Absent were: George Kellenberger, President Chamber of Commerce, Trudy Seita Consultant/Trainer and Chris Mowry, Student Representative.

 

Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order. 

 

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the Board meeting on August 18, 2003 were approved upon a motion by Mr. Mylott and second by Ms. Dickirson.

 

Report from the President:

Interim President Badgley reported on the following:

• Enrollment is up for the fall semester.  As of October 1, headcount is up 2.2% and FTE is up by 6.9%.
• WVU announced grant funds in the amount of $200,000 for collaboration projects among the regional campuses.  WVU Parkersburg submitted a grant to develop an online associate degree in applied science in criminal justice with Potomac State College.  This was the only collaboration grant that was submitted.
• Each area of the college is carefully examining its budget to pinpoint areas that the college can cut expenses.  There is a possibility of a mid-year cut of 3% and there is the potential of a 9% cut for next year.   The Unity Agenda was developed by 16 Presidents and the Resolution that was distributed for approval at today’s meeting supports restoration of the budget cuts and an increase in funds for financial aid.
• Met with local Legislators to stay in touch about issues involving WVU Parkersburg.  We plan to involve Legislators more in activities at WVU Parkersburg so they are aware of issues that affect our college.
• Two audits were conducted recently on campus.  One was the annual budget audit and the other was a Policy Compliance Audit conducted by the Higher Education Policy Commission. WVUP received good ratings on both audits.
• Met with Hal Foss from the Workforce Investment Board.  They are interested in investing $10,000 in job placement for students from our campus.
• Received word from WVU regarding the Presidential Search.  Copies of the process were distributed to Board members which outlined the process:
  • A sub-group from the Board of Advisors will be selected to serve on the search/screening committee to review applications.  The screening committee will bring their recommendations to the full Board so they will have an opportunity to interview applicants: Additional members on the search committee will include:
    • Board of Advisors Staff Representative
    • Board of Advisors Faculty Representative
    • Board of Advisors Student Representative
    • Lay members of the Board of Advisors
    • Up to 3 additional faculty members.
    • Up to 3 additional persons identified by WVU Board of Governors.
    • One person from WVU to handle Affirmative Action Requirements.
    • WVU will provide secretarial support.
    • The ad will be placed in December.
    • Applicants will be screened in February
    • Interviewed in March.
    • Final Selection in April.
    • New President to start July 1, 2004.
    • Entire Board will interview five candidates and three will be recommended to WVU.

 

 

Report from President’s Cabinet Members:

Dr. Dotty Muir, Dean of Students highlighted several events sponsored by Student Government and Student Services area.  These included:

• Bloodmobile
• Halloween with the Boys/Girls Club
• Courtyard beautification
• Tailgate Party
• Welcome Back Week
• Special Olympics
• Holocaust Museum
• Wellness Program – “Health Place on the Move” made available by Board member, Greg Smith
• American Heart walk
• Focusing on a variety of activities so students can become more involved in college activities
• Junior high and high school groups on campus
• Hosted directors of GED Program

 

Dr. David Bell, Dean of Business, Industry and Development Services reported on the following:

• Customized training (on and off site) with at least 10 employers, providing sessions/courses in four major categories: Computer classes, Academic classes, Supervision and Safety.
• SBDC has seen 61 clients since the first of the fiscal year, and we have helped prepare loan package applications in the amount of $960,000 and $565,000 has been approved.  This has created or affected 12 employees.  There was 17 training sessions to over 200 people on such topics as entrepreneurial skills and going into business.
• Two sessions of GRI are currently being conducted in Morgantown and Charleston, and Pre-licensure classes are currently being held in the BIDS building.  Next year GRI will be expanded to include the Eastern Panhandle.
• The ACT Center has processed 14 Social Worker Certification tests, and is preparing to qualify for Transportation Safety Administration Testing.  Currently have tested and/or scored 1400 Work Keys Assessments so far this year.
• Continue with partnerships and collaborations such as supporting continuing education efforts for the American Society for Quality, the Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management as well as the Southeastern Ohio Academy of Pharmacy.

 

Paul Daugherty, Executive Director of the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation, reported on the following:

• State tax credits are still available.  The deadline for requesting a State tax credit is December 1.
• Several new funds have been developed through the Foundation:
  • Jackson County Development Center established a permanent endowment for disabled students.
  • Bitterbaum/McNally unrestricted fund
  • Alumni Scholarship fund
• Several faculty development awards have been given.

 

David Cunningham, Director of Facilities and Services, reported on the Facilities Master Plan.  Board members were given copies of the Executive Summary to review.  The Plan will be submitted to the WVU Board of Governors for approval at its February meeting.

 

Action Items:

Election of Vice Chair for 2003 – 2004.  Mr. Mylott made a motion to nominate Mrs. Dickirson to serve as Vice Chair for the WVU Parkersburg Board of Advisors.  Mr. D’Avria seconded the nomination.  With no other nominations, Mr. Mylott made a motion that nominations be closed, Mr. Hayhurst seconded the motion.  The motion passed and Mrs. Dickirson was elected to the position of Vice Chair.

Resolution Supporting Unity Agenda:

Chairman Campbell introduced a Resolution supporting the Unity Agenda developed by all the college Presidents throughout the State.  Mr. Hayhurst made a motion to accept the Resolution.  Mr. Smith seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

 

Adjournment:

With no further business to be discussed, Mr. Mylott made a motion that the meeting be adjourned.  Mr. Hayhurst seconded the motion, and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.  The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 16 at 8:00 a.m. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                           

                                                                  Patsy Bee

                                                                  Executive Secretary to the President

 

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Joe Campbell, Chairman