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Minutes
of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Board of Regents
December 3, 1998
(Note: The Honorable W. Todd Walton, District
Court Judge, 19th Judicial District, administered the Oath of
Office for Ms. Gladys Hoskins on December 2, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. prior to
Board Committee meetings.)
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System
(KCTCS) Board of Regents convened in a regular session on December 3,
1998, at 8:30 a.m. (EST) at Maysville Community College in Maysville.
Chair Johnson presided over the meeting. The press was notified on
November 24, 1998.
ROLL CALL The following members were
present: Mr. Bean, Ms. Fiorella, Dr. Hanel, Mr. Hoseus, Ms. Johnson, Mr.
McCool, Mr. Powell, Ms. Read, and Ms. Williams. Mr. Banks joined the
meeting about 9:30 a.m. Ms. Hoskins, Mr. Lichtenberg, Ms. Littell, and Mr.
Russow did not attend.
AGENDA By general consent, Chair Johnson
moved Agenda Item D, Presidential Search, to the end of the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION:
Mr. Bean moved that the minutes of the November 17, 1998, special meeting
be approved. Mr. McCool seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion passed
unanimously.
*Original agenda materials, along with
meeting handouts, are kept with the minutes in KCTCS offices. Meeting
audiotapes also are available.
MOTION: Mr. Bean moved that the minutes of the
September 16, 1998, regular meeting be approved. Ms. Fiorella seconded the
motion.
MOTION: Mr. Powell moved to amend the September 16,
1998, Board minutes action adopting the KCTCS Retirement Plan Policies by
adding "that if the costs exceed the amount of funds already budgeted,
staff will take the issue back to the Finance Committee." Mr. Bean
seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion to amend passed
unanimously.
VOTE ON AMENDED MINUTES: Motion passed unanimously.
CHANCELLOR FOR UK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SYSTEM Dr. Hockaday presented the recommendation that the
Board appoint Anthony Newberry as Chancellor for the UK Community College
System, effective December 3, 1998.
Dr. Hockaday pointed out that House Bill 1 stipulates
that the candidates are to be interviewed by the President, and the
President is to make a recommendation to the Board of Regents for
approval. He said that he discussed Dr. Newberry’s candidacy with each of
the three presidential candidates, and each recommended that Dr.
Newberry’s nomination be taken to the Board. Dr. Hockaday’s introduction
of Dr. Newberry follows:
Dr. Newberry has 12 years of outstanding
administrative experience and strong roots as teaching faculty. He is
open, participatory, and a leader. He likes and involves people. He is a
strong community college advocate, and an advocate for education. He is
versatile, hard-working, and patient; but he is also restless about
getting things done. He has a Bachelor's Degree in English from Emory and
Henry College, a Master's and a Ph.D. in History from Ohio University. He
has served as Interim Chancellor since January 1998. Prior to that time he
was Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. He has served as
Interim President at Lexington Community College and President of Ashland
Community College. He has earned many civic, educational, and community
leadership awards from distinguished organizations. Most of all, he is a
great human being and an excellent choice for the Chancellor of the
Community College Branch of KCTCS.
MOTION: Dr. Hanel moved that Dr. Newberry be appointed
Chancellor of the Community College System. Ms. Fiorella seconded the
motion.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
SACS UPDATE Dr. Newberry
expressed his appreciation to the Board members for their support during
the time he served as Interim Chancellor and for their vote appointing him
Chancellor. Also, he expressed his appreciation for the support of the
faculty and staff of the community colleges and the technical colleges. He
said it was a privilege to work with two extraordinary interim
presidents—Jim Ramsey and Jeff Hockaday. This is a great day as we poise
to move ahead into the new era.
Regarding the Substantive Change Process of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Dr. Newberry reported
that the Community College System (CCS) is in a waiting period. The
Substantive Change Committee, headed by Dr. John E. Pickelman of the North
Harris Montgomery Community College District in Texas, conducted an
on-site visit October 18-21, with numerous interviews with Board members,
community college presidents, and chairs of local boards of directors. The
exit interview with the Committee was positive, and the formal written
Committee Report is expected to arrive in about two weeks. Based on the
exit interview, the Committee was impressed with a number of things about
the System. The Committee was quite clear that the Memorandum of
Understanding that the Board worked out with the UK Board of Trustees was
appropriate and was sorely needed. (The Attorney General’s opinion on the
Memorandum of Understanding is expected in about two to three weeks.)
When the formal Committee Report is received, the CCS
will submit in about 90 days a response or progress report on efforts to
address the issues raised in the Committee Report. The CCS response and
the Committee Report will go to the Commission on Colleges, SACS, for
review and action at its June 1999 meeting. Once the Commission takes
action, it is likely that the CCS will have a follow-up process, perhaps
even another visit from SACS next fall. Twelve of the community colleges
will be undergoing self-studies in preparation for accreditation visits
that will occur during the fall of 2000 or the spring of 2001. Owensboro
Community College is on a different cycle.
BOARD OFFICERS Mr. Hoseus,
Chair of the Nominating Committee, reported that the Committee recommends
the following elected officers for 1999: Martha Johnson, Chair; Michael
Hoseus, Vice Chair; and Cynthia Read, Secretary. The Committee recommends
two appointments: Sandy Gubser, Treasurer; and Patsy Stice, Assistant
Secretary.
MOTION: Mr. Bean moved that the Board adopt the
Committee’s recommendations as presented. Mr. McCool seconded the
motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REPORT Chair Johnson asked Mr. Hoseus, Vice Chair, to
present the Executive Committee’s report.
KCTCS Foundation Tim Burcham
presented to the Executive Committee an overview of the important factors
to consider in forming a KCTCS Foundation. The role of the Board in the
creation of the foundation would be to authorize its creation and to
support efforts to execute a comprehensive resource development program
for KCTCS. Copies of the presentation highlights were distributed at both
the Committee meeting and the Board meeting.
Comprehensive Resource Development
Resolution RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt the
Resolution Endorsing a Comprehensive Resource Development Program.
MOTION: Mr. Powell moved that the Board approve
the recommendation. Ms. Read seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
(The resolution adopted is attached as Agenda Item
H-2.)
Resolution on Diversity
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt the Resolution on
Diversity.
MOTION: By direction of the Executive Committee,
Mr. Hoseus moved that the Board approve the recommendation. Ms. Fiorella
seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
(The resolution adopted is attached as Agenda Item
H-3.)
Communications Issues The
creation of the Office of External Affairs within the KCTCS organization
structure resulted in the realignment of certain functions that had
resided in the Branch Chancellors’ offices. The Public and Media Relations
area is headed by Bryan Armstrong, and the Internal Communications area is
headed by Jackie Bondurant. Copies of a handout listing the key functions
of the Office for External Affairs were distributed.
Mr. Armstrong distributed copies of the KCTCS timeline
and news clippings to Board members and reported that the first KCTCS
Annual Report will be available soon. He acknowledged three individuals
that assisted with the preparation of the Annual Report—Toni Fehring a
graphic arts instructor at Northern Kentucky Technical College, and two of
her students, Christine Ball and Cyndi Spence.
Marketing Logo
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt a marketing logo to be used
for the image and marketing of KCTCS.
MOTION: By direction of the Executive Committee,
Mr. Hoseus moved that the Board approve the recommendation. Mr. Bean
seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
1999 Meeting Dates MOTION: By
direction of the Executive Committee, Mr. Hoseus moved that the Board
meeting dates for 1999 be changed to the dates listed below:
February 11-12, Bowling Green Technical
College
April 29-30, Hazard Community College
June 17-18, Central Kentucky Technical
College
Anderson Campus
July 29-30, Owensboro Community College
October 7-8, Jefferson Technical College
December 2-3, System Office, Lexington
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
Regional Center in Hopkinsville
Mr. Hoseus asked Dr. Hockaday to discuss a proposed resolution
pertaining to the Regional Center in Hopkinsville.
Dr. Hockaday said that Murray State University (MSU)
is asking the Board to endorse a site for the Center other than the one
near the community college and that the building be designed to meet
expanded upper-division and graduate postsecondary education needs. He
said that the Board favors the location near the community college. The
design of the building is to be a cooperative effort between KCTCS and
MSU, and it should include services for all students—freshmen through
graduate school. The proposed resolution excludes freshmen and sophomore
students. The reason for this is that KCTCS has not been involved in the
planning and design work as it wants to be.
Dr. Hockaday recommended that the Board decline to
adopt the proposed resolution until KCTCS is involved in the project,
until KCTCS has complete knowledge and understanding of what has taken
place, and until KCTCS can give an opinion on the location of the Center.
MOTION: By direction of the Executive Committee, Mr.
Hoseus moved that the Board decline to adopt the resolution and direct Dr.
Hockaday to communicate the Board’s concerns to the Murray State
University President. Mr. Bean seconded the motion.
Ms. Read pointed out that the Board did not take a
stand on the location. While the Board had expressed interest in the
Center being on the Hopkinsville Community College property, the important
message is that the Board wants to be involved in the planning and design
of the Center and wants the best location possible selected.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT
Dr. Hanel presented the Committee’s report.
Owensboro Community
College RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approves submission
of the AAS degree program in Computer Information Systems for Owensboro
Community College to the Council on Postsecondary Education
(CPE).
Dr. Hanel said that the proposed program is in
response to workforce needs resulting from the expansion and addition of
many new businesses and industries. Graduates of the program can expect
immediate employment.
MOTION: By direction of the Academic Affairs and
Curriculum Committee, Dr. Hanel moved that the Board accept the
recommendation.
Ms. Fiorella seconded the motion.
Mr. Bean asked if this program or any of the proposed
programs would require new funding. Dr. Hanel replied that each of the
colleges submitting new program proposals has indicated that their
programs can be implemented through the reallocation of funds or
through external support from business and industry.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Prestonsburg Community
College RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve submission
of the AAS degree program in Human Services for Prestonsburg Community
College to CPE.
Dr. Hanel said the college has documented the need for
qualified Human Service professions in the Prestonsburg area. Part of the
need can be attributed to the federal prison under construction in the
area. Funding for the program will be provided through internal
reallocation of resources.
MOTION: By direction of the Academic Affairs and
Curriculum Committee, Dr. Hanel moved that the Board accept the
recommendation.
Mr. Hoseus seconded the motion.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Kentucky AdvancedTechnology
Institute RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve
submission of the AAS degree program in Network and Information Systems
Technology (NIST) for the Kentucky Advanced Technology Institute (KATI) to
CPE.
Dr. Hanel pointed out that the Board approved this
program for several community colleges in September. Approving this
program for KATI will enable the Institute to offer the program and to
become part of the NIST Consortium. The general education courses can be
taken at the community colleges in KCTCS on site or through distance
learning or at the Bowling Green Community College which is part of
Western Kentucky University. The need for graduates is local, regional,
and even national, and appears to be intensifying as improvements in
technology accelerate. Existing resources will be used to implement the
program.
MOTION: By direction of the Academic Affairs and
Curriculum Committee, Dr. Hanel moved that the Board accept the
recommendation.
Mr. Powell seconded the motion.
Mr. Banks asked if any of the colleges submitting new
program proposals require a qualitative or quantitative waiver. In
response to Dr. Hockaday’s request, Tony Newberry and Tara Parker
confirmed that no waiver requests are being submitted. Dr. Hanel pointed
out that Prestonsburg and Owensboro Community Colleges are already
approved for waivers.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Ashland Technical College
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve submission of the AAT
degree program in Applied Process Technologies for Ashland Technical
College to CPE.
Dr. Hanel reported that the original proposal
curriculum included 98 credit hours. It has been reduced to 76 credit
hours in order to adhere to the guidelines for new programs. The program
proposal was developed in response to the changing needs of employers. The
college offers a diploma program and now needs to offer an AAT degree
program in the area of Applied Process Technologies.
MOTION: By direction of the Academic Affairs and
Curriculum Committee, Dr. Hanel moved that the Board approve the program
proposal as amended—reducing the credit hours from 98 to 76. Mr. McCool
seconded the motion.
Ms. Fiorella asked how the general education
courses would be provided. Dr. Hanel said that Jim Miller, Acting Academic
Dean at Ashland Community College, informed him that the general education
courses can be provided without additional staff at either campus.
Dr. Hanel confirmed that, if approved, this would be
the first Associate in Applied Technology degree program for the Technical
College Branch.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Jefferson Technical College
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve submission of the
Certificate in Truck Driver Training for Jefferson Technical College to
CPE.
Dr. Hanel reported that Jefferson Technical College
worked with the Kentucky Motor Transport Association, the Louisville
Office of Economic Development, carriers of the Transportation Network,
and Greater Louisville, Inc., to determine the need for truck driver
training graduates. The college will partner with Ameri-Mex Training
Center to offer this certificate program. The program will require each
student to participate in a ten-thousand-mile, behind-the-wheel
internship. Many business and industry representatives attended the
Academic Affairs Committee meeting to indicate strong support for this
proposal.
MOTION: By direction of the Academic Affairs and
Curriculum Committee, Dr. Hanel moved that the Board approve the program
proposal. Mr. McCool seconded the motion.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Central Kentucky Technical
College RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve submission
of the Certificate in Automated Office Skills program, the Certificate in
Building Maintenance program, and the Certificate in Manufacturing and
Light Assembly for Central Kentucky Technical College to CPE.
Dr. Hanel pointed out that all three programs have the
support of three Lexington organizations that are advocates for community
workforce issues. Mary Kleber, in response to Dr. Hanel’s request,
explained that the three proposals are in response to "welfare-to-work"
initiatives in the Lexington area. Students successfully completing the
courses may also use them as the foundation for more advanced programs.
MOTION: By direction of the Academic Affairs and
Curriculum Committee, Dr. Hanel moved that the Board approve the
recommendation.
Mr. Power seconded the motion.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Candidates for Degrees
UKCCS RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve UKCCS
candidates for degrees, with the degrees to be awarded to the candidates
by the University of Kentucky upon certification that the requirements for
those degrees have been satisfactorily completed.
MOTION: By direction of the Academic Affairs and
Curriculum Committee, Dr. Hanel moved that the Board approve the
recommendation. Mr. Banks seconded the motion.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Candidates for Diplomas – Technical
College Branch RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve
the Technical College Branch candidates for diplomas, with the diplomas to
be awarded to the candidates upon certification that the requirements for
those diplomas have been satisfactorily completed.
MOTION: By direction of the Academic Affairs and
Curriculum Committee, Dr. Hanel moved that the Board approve the
recommendation. Mr. Banks seconded the motion.
Ms. Read pointed out that this is the first time the
Board has approved candidates for diplomas from the Technical College
Branch.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
COLLABORATION At the
conclusion of the Academic Affairs Committee report, Mr. McCool shared an
observation he made while attending the November meeting of the Council on
Postsecondary Education. He said that many praises were expressed at that
meeting for the System’s (KCTCS) proactive commitment to collaboration.
Mr. McCool commended college presidents and directors for their leadership
in advancing collaboration.
EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE Acting
Committee Chair McCool presented the following Committee
report:
Progress Toward Reform,
1998 Larry Mayes discussed the CPE’s report entitled
The Status of Kentucky Postsecondary Education: Progress Toward Reform,
1998.
Accountability Measures for
1999 Dr. Mayes updated the Committee on efforts to
develop a comprehensive KCTCS Accountability Model.
Qualitative and Quantitative Waiver
Requests The Committee adopted a waiver request form
to use for the review and analysis of data pertaining to waiver
requests. This working document for the Committee requires no Board
action.
FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. Powell
presented the Committee report.
Personnel Actions
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board ratify the personnel actions for
the Office of the President, the Community College System, and the
Technical College Branch.
MOTION: By direction of the Finance, Administration,
and Technology Committee, Mr. Powell moved that the Board approve the
recommendation. Mr. McCool seconded the motion.
Mr. Banks reported that during the Committee meeting
the question was asked as to whether or not all of the appointments met
EEO guidelines, and the answer was affirmative.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
Transition to Technical Colleges’
Compensation Plan The Committee met in special session
on December 1 to receive an update on the review of the proposed
compensation plan. No action was taken at the meeting. The Executive
Committee of Technical College Directors is to continue to work with the
President and staff in the review process.
Central Kentucky Technical
College RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve a
resolution to be submitted to the United States
Property Department of
Education (USDE) as part of Central Kentucky Technical College’s amended
program of usage for acreage the College holds under quitclaim provisions
from USDE, with the provision that should this action cause a reversion of
the property to any other party, this action shall be null and void.
MOTION: By direction of the Finance, Administration,
and Technology Committee, Mr. Powell moved that the Board approve the
recommendation. Mr. McCool seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
(The resolution adopted is attached as Agenda Item
K-3)
Central Kentucky Technical College
Instructional Service
Center RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the
Center for Training and Employment in Lexington as a Central Kentucky
Technical College Instructional Service Center.
MOTION: By direction of the Finance, Administration,
and Technology Committee,
Mr. Powell moved that the Board approve the
recommendation. Dr. Hanel seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
Policy on Salary
Supplements RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt a policy
regarding the Board’s right to review and approve all supplementary salary
and compensation offered or provided to KCTCS employees by persons or
entities outside KCTCS.
Mr. Powell reported that the Finance Committee deleted
the phrase "or the appearance of a conflict of interests" from the
proposed policy.
MOTION: By direction of the Finance, Administration,
and Technology Committee,
Mr. Powell moved that the Board approve the Policy
on Salary Supplements to KCTCS Employees as revised. Mr. Bean
seconded the motion.
Dr. Hanel asked how the proposed policy differs from
the personnel policies that have been approved by the Board. Ms.
Haverstock, Legal Counsel, said that the policy is in addition to anything
included in the general personnel policies. The proposed policy pertains
to supplementary salaries that were not addressed in the personnel
policies. Dr. Hockaday said the proposed policy should encourage
communities to supplement some salaries of outstanding employees, and it
would protect those employees who might receive salary supplements from
criticism.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
(The Policy on Salary Supplements to KCTCS
Employees from Outside Sources as approved is attached as Agenda Item
K-5.)
KCTCS Quarterly Financial
Report Mr. Powell reported that the Finance Committee
received a financial report for the first three months of fiscal year
1998-99. The report included summaries of the current funds expenditures,
current funds revenues, and appropriated fund balances.
1998-99 KCTCS Budget
Revisions RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the
increased budget authorization for both revenue and expenditure levels for
1998-99 by an additional $8.6 million.
MOTION: By direction of the Finance, Administration,
and Technology Committee,
Mr. Powell moved that the Board approve the
recommendation. Mr. McCool seconded the motion.
Mr. Bean pointed out that the motion includes an
increase in both income and offsetting expenses.
MOTION: The motion passed unanimously.
Capital Construction
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the transfer of the
following projects into the KCTCS Capital Budget from other state
agencies, pending approval from the Council on Postsecondary Education if
necessary.
- Hindman Campus of Hazard Community College -
$3,250,000
- McCreary County Branch of Somerset Community
College - $500,000
- Kentucky Advanced Technology Institute, Woods
Industries - $100,000
MOTION: By direction of the Finance, Administration,
and Technology Committee,
Mr. Powell moved that the Board approve the
recommendation. Mr. McCool seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
Administrative Systems, Information Systems
Implementation Mr. Powell reported that the Committee
received a brief update on the implementation project. Also, Dr. Ronald
Moore, Interim Vice President for Information Technology, commented at the
Board meeting that the implementation consultants had informed him that it
is one of the best projects they have seen.
A concern of the project is the day-to-day job
coverage as regular employees are given additional assignments pertaining
to the implementation project. Dr. Moore said that this appears to be
going very well, but that the next phase of the project may cause some
difficulty in that it will last four months rather than four weeks as in
the first phase. Ms. Gubser complimented the staff for their dedication
and commitment to the project. Many are working seven or eight hours a day
on the implementation project and then several additional hours to
accomplish their normal duties. Dr. Newberry said that college directors
and presidents have expressed some concerns about this, and yet they are
all committed to making this project a reality.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Dr.
Hockaday presented the President’s Report.
Dr. Hockaday asked Student Regent Anita Williams to
report on the American Student Association for Community Colleges (ASACC),
a national student organization that serves over eleven million community
college students. Ms. Williams has been asked to serve on the national
ASACC Board.
Ms. Williams said the organization’s focus is to build
a strong network for student leaders and to provide organizational skills
and advocacy training for students. Ms. Williams said that Prestonsburg
Community College is a member of ASACC and that she had attended one of
the organization’s conferences, which proved to be very educational. She
distributed ASACC literature and requested that KCTCS think about a
statewide membership. Prestonsburg Community College is currently a
member.
Chair Johnson commended Ms. Williams for her
accomplishments and suggested that Dr. Hockaday pursue the statewide
membership idea.
MOTION: Ms. Read moved that the KCTCS President look
into obtaining ASACC membership for the System so that all community
college students might have the opportunity to participate in the
organization. Dr. Hanel seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Hockaday asked Beth Hilliard to provide an update
on the Standard and Poor’s rating for UKCCS Bonds. Ms. Hilliard reported
that KCTCS co-hosted a successful visit with the Standard and Poor’s
Rating Agency. The University of Louisville, the University of Kentucky,
and the Finance Administration Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
were also included in the visit. The Agency was very interested in knowing
more about the governance structure of KCTCS, with a particular focus on
the Community College System’s outstanding bonds. Prior to House Bill 1,
the Agency had rated the UKCCS bonds as a part of the University of
Kentucky.
During the Agency’s visit, KCTCS provided a very
intense overview of the entire system. After studying all the information,
the Agency issued a report awarding the UKCCS bonds with an "A" rating
which is equivalent or better than all the regional universities. This is
very significant since the intent of House Bill 1 was to put KCTCS on
equal standing with the regional universities.
Ms. Hilliard concluded by saying that KCTCS officials
are communicating with the Moody’s Rating Agency, but that Moody’s is not
contemplating a visit to Kentucky at this time.
Dr. Hockaday thanked Mr. McCool for mentioning the
recent meeting of CPE, and reiterated that it was a very good meeting for
KCTCS. Also, Dr. Hockaday commended KCTCS staff for their promptness and
efficiency in submitting items to CPE.
Dr. Hockaday said that the Board would be getting a
request from CPE to develop a KCTCS plan that will serve all Kentuckians.
KCTCS should have an institution located within thirty miles or so of
everyone who lives in Kentucky. This is the goal of most states. Dr.
Hockaday said that the primary void for community college work is in
northern Kentucky, and he encouraged the Board to take a look at what
might be done in that area.
In closing, Dr. Hockaday expressed his appreciation
and thanks to the Board for letting him serve in Kentucky.
RESOLUTION HONORING DR.
HOCKADAY MOTION: Mr. Banks moved that the Board present
Dr. Hockaday a Resolution in Honor of His Service to KCTCS as
Interim President. Ms. Read seconded the motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.
(The resolution presented to Dr. Hockaday is
attached.)
PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH Chair
Johnson asked Mr. Bean, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, to
present his report. Mr. Bean’s report follows:
We started this road to learning over a year ago
when six very lucky Board members got appointed to the Presidential Search
Committee. We started
learning when our selected search consultant reviewed
nearly fifty resumes and portfolios. We narrowed it down to nine and then
three were brought forward. After interviews and input, we went on the
road for more learning experiences. We had a study on cautious comment and
no satisfaction.
The Board met again, and we firmly disagreed with each
other for the first time—talk about learning experience! We learned from
hindsight the different points of view, and then we came back together. We
interviewed a fourth candidate, and again we failed.
The Board trusted Martha and me to employ a new lead
consultant. That person was Bob Barringer. I only wish he were here to
thank him again. Well, the Committee was dragged back together kicking and
screaming to start over. The consultant was different, the process was
different, and we learned so much that we were different. We kept the best
past schooling and added to that. We read, studied, voted, studied, voted,
interviewed, voted, and brought forth three more good candidates for the
Board. We did things differently because our excellent consultant advised
us, and we had learned. That brings us to today.
But first, many thanks to Jack Moreland and Bryan
Armstrong who helped us through the first process. Dr. Jim Ramsey, Dr.
Jeff Hockaday, and Dr. Gordon Davies kept me on the straight and narrow
and always encouraged us even during the dark days. Not many know, but
thank you Jeff for the comfort you gave me in saying take your time and
get the best because I will not leave you.
Dr. Davies always said take your time and do it right.
It should be said that never did any of them steer us toward any
particular candidate—it was our choice. Bryan Armstrong, again thanks for
your assistance to the committee. You obviously learned from the first
effort also. He was always there with materials ready—how he sat quietly
for all those hours is beyond me. You will never know how much I
appreciate and relied on you—thanks.
To my committee—what a committee—Cindy Fiorella, Bobby
McCool, Lorna Littrell, Mike Hoseus, and Martha Johnson, a special thanks.
To the Board, I am hoping for a great show of unity today. You were all
great participants in the process and showed the committee great respect
and understanding. You learned, and I think we will have a great new
leader. Thank you all. I am looking forward to the end of the Presidential
Search Committee—may we not need to reconvene for years to come.
MOTION: Mr. Bean moved that the Board of Regents
appoint Dr. Michael Baxter McCall as the President of the Kentucky
Community and Technical College System. Mr. Banks seconded the
motion.
VOTE: Based on a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Chair Johnson congratulated Dr. McCall and asked
if he would like to address the Board.
DR. McCALL’S REMARKS I know that
it has been an emotional process for this Board and this state to get to
this point today. I want to thank a lot of people, especially this Board,
for the trust and confidence that you have placed in me to lead this
System; and I want to thank my family. I have with me my wife, Carolyn,
and our daughter, Elizabeth. Our other two children were unable to be
here, but they are with us in spirit.
I want to thank, as well, the people that have come
before me, especially Jim Ramsey whom I have not met; but I have had the
opportunity to hear the many things he has done. I want to thank Dr.
Hockaday. As you know he is a dear friend and colleague of mine. I
appreciate what he has done these last five and a half months for this
System to make this transition for me a relatively easy one.
Richard talked about the process that the Board
followed, and I want to re-emphasize the professional way in which the
process has been handled for all of the candidates. You did an outstanding
and professional job in meeting the needs of my family and me.
When I came in last night there was a tremendous
amount of excitement and enthusiasm for us to join you to be a part of a
system of higher education that is unique throughout the United States.
The commitment of this Board is just unreal when one thinks about what you
have gone through, and I want to share with you a telephone call that I
had from Martha. When you completed the process, Martha gave me a call,
and Martha said, "We want you to be our first President." That really set
home as to what you have done and what you want to do with this System.
Everybody is looking at Kentucky. Kentucky is on the leading edge now with
this System and what we are doing. We have an opportunity to position
ourselves to be truly the finest two-year educational system anywhere in
the United States and globally because of your vision to secure the future
of Kentuckians, to secure the future of economic development, and to look
at job training to make sure that things are in place. We can be
successful in everything that this Board undertakes. The enthusiasm today,
the things you have undertaken, the diversity resolution, the programs you
have approved today, the A rating—all those things did not come without a
lot of forethought and a lot of commitment on behalf of this Board and the
people who are with us today.
I know there is a lot of anxiety as to what I will do
when I come on board. I want to take what is already in place and continue
to build it, to assess it, and to improve it. We will have continuous
improvement in everything that we undertake. You have improved as a Board;
we will improve as a System to address the needs of everyone in Kentucky.
I appreciate the confidence that you have placed in me
as your first President. This sets in place the future direction of where
the System is going. I can assure you that with your commitment, I have
the same commitment to be here to make this System what we all want it to
be. My plans are to come as quickly as we can—no later than January 11. I
will be here between now and then as well. I am truly excited. I am
honored; and this process--what you have done and the support that I have
here--humbles me. The support that I have had back home has been
overwhelming to me as well. I look forward to a wonderful, strong, and
long-lasting relationship.
Thank you for employing me as your first
President.
Chair Johnson thanked Dr. McCall and called for a
motion to adjourn.
ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr.
Powell moved that the meeting adjourn. Dr. Hanel seconded the
motion.
VOTE: The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting
adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
February 12,
1999 Date Approved By Board of Regents |
______________________ Martha C.
Johnson, Chair KCTCS Board of Regents
______________________ Cynthia L. Read,
Secretary KCTCS Board of Regents
______________________ Michael B. McCall KCTCS
President |
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