Sandy Swisher, Jeanie Jones, Tim Beardsley, Janice McCue, Violet Mosser, Melody Mercer

Minutes approved as read. Motion made by Tim Beardsley seconded by Violet Mosser

Treasurer’s report was given and approved.

Violet gave the Board of governors Report.

President Gnage gave a budget report:

• Enrollment up – FTE +17.3% and Headcount +12.9%
• Several of our employees have been dealing with some serious health issues
• CTC – 3.68% reduction of state appropriated monies
• Stimulus money is to be spent and then we can get reimbursed
• SB 480 – There are parts of it that can negatively affect the college
• Dr. Gnage mentioned she will be serving on several boards this upcoming year.

Staff Council Presentation – Rodney gave an excellent presentation and represented staff in a very professional manner. Be sure to thank Rodney for a job well done.

Joe Campbell thanked all the staff for stepping up to the plate during the last two semesters, with enrollment being up.

President’ Gnage’s evaluation will be done during the second quarter. Those on the committee are: Curtis Miller, Keith Burdette, and Violet Mosser.

Greg Smith gave a facilities update.

• Upgrade in elevators will be started when spring semester is done. Estimated cost will be $70,000. They will then be in compliance with all codes and ADA requirements.
• Caperton Center HVAC project will begin June 9. Stimulus money being used for this upgrade.
• New roofs on the 3 story section of classrooms and the student lounge section will be starting soon.
• Furniture donated from BCBS was delivered. Estimated cost of this gift is approximately $35,000.
• IT department has been working on R25 Scheduling Program – will be able to efficiently schedule classes, etc. They have also been working at Polymer Alliance Zone to set up the Processing Technology lab.

• Four faculty positions will be posted
• 3D Model was briefly shown and discussed options of using in the classroom.
• Mimio Notebook- explained how to be used in the classroom. It can turn any white board into a smart board.
• WCE is working on several training session with Coldwater Creek, Polymer Alliance Zone, Simonton, and Wincore
• Degree audit is to be in place around March 26^th. This will benefit advisors and students.
• Hope to have a full time counselor by end of Semester.
• Asked for support of our basketball team.

Curtis Miller reported that the new committee, Campus Development Committee, met and must basically brainstormed ideas.

The Comprehensive Master Plan was handed out for 2010-2014. The Board will review it and make comments at the next meeting.

Anthony Underwood reported that Policy B55 – Family Tuition Waiver Program has been approved as written.

Rhonda Richards asked for Board approval or a Bachelor in Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Board approved. The program will accept fall 2010 registrations for the new program. Louis Roy and Denise McClung were congratulated on the many hours they have put into getting this program implemented.

Policy F-28, Regulation of Parking and Traffic were approved. The changes were in relation to us still using WVU’s Policy.

Faculty Senate thanked the Board for approving the Family Tuition Waiver.

The next meeting, will be April 7, at the Jackson County Center campus.

Tim mentioned that the SB 480 was in its third final reading. He also stated that Mr. Poling will not amend it.

Jeanie Jones e-mailed and handed out a copy of the Advanced and Emergency Fund Request Form and asked for any suggestions or comments about the form. A few minor changes were suggested. So Jeanie will make the final changes and present it back to Staff Council.

Violet would like to see about starting up a pool for Sick Leave here at WVUP. Melody will talk with Peggy Jameson and find out more information about this and bring back to next meeting.

Pat Mollohan also mentioned that the American Sampler was set for November 17, 2010

No Employee of the Month for April