WVU Parkersburg Board of Advisors

May 9, 2005

Conference Rooms 2536-2538

8:00 a.m.

The meeting was called to order by Board of Advisors Chairperson, Joe Campbell. Those present were: Joe Campbell, Senior Vice President Wes Banco; Tony Playtis, Environmental Health Coordinator E.I. Dupont; Michael Hastings, General Manager Benson International; Joyce Okes, Program Coordinator Workforce Investment; Greg Smith, President Blue Cross/Blue Shield; James Hayhurst, Jr. Executive Vice President United National Bank; Trudy Seita, Consultant/Trainer, Motivation & Volunteerism; Jim Mylott, Executive Director Mid Ohio Valley Regional Council; George Kellenberger, Chamber of Commerce President;  Robert D’Avria, Consultant YMCA of the USA; Cindy Kelley, Faculty Representative; Violet Mosser, Staff Representative; Marie Foster Gnage, President WVU Parkersburg, and Patsy Bee Executive Secretary to the President.

Those absent were: Linda Dickirson, Jackson County Representative; William Niday, Superintendent Wood County Schools; and Kelli Barton, Student Representative. 

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the Board meeting held on February 14, 2005 was approved upon a motion by Mr. Mylott and second by Mr. Kellenberger.

Chairman’s Report

Chairman Campbell thanked Board members for participating in committee meetings   this year.  He also thanked those that have joined the Alumni Association and encouraged those that have not yet joined to contact Paul Daugherty or the Alumni office.  He offered congratulations to the President and her staff for another successful school year.  He also congratulated those responsible for all the inauguration activities, followed by a visit from the President of the United States.  He noted that all of these events were very good publicity for the college. 

President’s Report

Presentation:

Phi Theta Kappa Presentation.  Paul Bibbee and Dottie Bibbee, Advisors for Phi Theta Kappa, and the Phi Theta Kappa Chairperson, David Cumberledge, provided a power point presentation on Phi Theta Kappa, a national honorary society for students in two-year colleges.  The fraternity’s objectives are the promotion of scholarship and the development of citizenship, leadership, and character among college students.

President’s Report to Board of Advisors.  President Gnage encouraged Board members to attend this year’s commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 14, at 2:00 p.m.  She also noted that the Nurses Pinning Ceremony would be held on Friday evening.   President Gnage thanked members of the Board on behalf of the college for their participation in inauguration week and committee participation.  Special thanks were extended to George Kellenberger who spearheaded the Chamber of Commerce Leaders’ beautification efforts on our campus, and Joe Campbell for his continuing support as chair and as a member of the Board of Governors.

President Gnage noted that the Education program has again received accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).  Phi Theta Kappa and WVUP’s Forensics Team have also received several awards and have been recognized for their accomplishments.

President Gnage provided Board members with a brief update on the Strategic Plan Goals (See President’s Report).

Committee Reports:

Campus Improvement and Development.  President Gnage provided Board members with an update on the classroom tower renovation.  She also noted that lockers currently located at the end of the hall on the first floor will be moved to make room for an art gallery.  There will also be some changes to the student lounge area.  Pool tables will be moved to the basement and furniture will be repaired and/or replaced.  There will also be some new window dressings for the front of the building.

Education Programs and Services.  Dr. Badgley reported on the following:

• A grant has been received in the amount of $65,000 through Workforce Development to expand the welding department to include aluminum welding.  Benson International and other companies in the area have expressed a need for training in this area. 
• The AAS Degree in Welding Management Technician was developed by Associate Professor, Carl Smith, and has received national recognition by the American Welding Society.
• The Higher Education Policy Commission has approved transferring the control of the RBA program from WVU to WVUP.  This will make the 4^th baccalaureate program offered by WVUP.  The program will still need to be approved by the Higher Learning Center, however they will not need to make a site visit, and it should be approved by this fall.
• The process has begun to replace ten faculty positions this year.  There are several qualified applicants.
• Terry Wallace, Director of the PRT Center in St. Marys has offered his facility to partner with WVU Parkersburg.  This fall we will offer the CIT Program, Welding Program and Automotive Technology Program.  Students from WVUP will be able to complete the Automotive Technology Program by using the PRT facility and faculty.

Resource Development.  Jack Simpkin reported that a 2% increase request has been denied by the WV Council for Community and Technical College Education Finance Committee.  Unknown expenditures for the year include the hiring of a grants writer and the potential for pay raises.  

Information Items:

Technology Plan.  Dan Williamson reported that a technology plan that is being developed that will emphasize classroom technology.  Goals for the Plan include enhancing learning, teaching, access to higher education, productivity, and support through information technology.  An outline of the plan was provided to Board members.

Action Items:

Reciprocity Agreement with Washington State Community College, and AAS Degree for Welding Management Technician.  Board members were provided a draft of the Reciprocity Agreement with Washington State Community College for their review and approval, and a proposal to continue the AAS Degree for Welding Management Technician noting that it had been placed on special review by the Higher Education Policy Commission because of low enrollment.  Dr. Badgley explained that because it is a new program ahead of its time enrollment is expected to increase.  Mr. Mylott made a motion to approve the reciprocity agreement and the continuation of the AAS degree program.  Mr. Kellenberger seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

Other Business and General Discussion

Board member Mike Hastings announced that he is submitting his resignation from the WVU Parkersburg Board of Advisors as he will be moving out of this area.  Chairman Campbell and President Gnage thanked him for his service to the college and to the Board.  Chairman Campbell asked for a motion to accept the Mr. Hastings resignation.  Mr. Kellenberger noted that it was with regret that he would make a motion to accept Mr. Hastings resignation.  Mr. Hayhurst seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

Mr. Kellenberger announced that he has 50 crates of flowers that have been donated to WVUP to assist in the campus beautification project.  He noted that with commencement this weekend and families visiting the campus this summer in anticipation of beginning classes in the fall that it would assist in making “WVUProud.” He will coordinate with Dr. Gnage and David Cunningham in completing the project.

Adjournment

With no further business to be discussed, a motion was made by Mr. Mylott to adjourn.  Mr. Playtis seconded the motion.  The motion passed.  The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 8, 2005 at 8:00 a.m.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Patsy J. Bee

                                                                        Executive Secretary to the President

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Joe Campbell, Chair

Board of Advisors