The renovation of Hoffman Hall and personnel issues topped the agenda during a meeting Tuesday night of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees.
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The renovation of Hoffman Hall and personnel issues topped the agenda during a meeting Tuesday night of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees.
NCMC President Dr. Walter Nolte announced that the staff of the Coordinating Board of Higher Education will recommend that the college receive $350,000 in state funds which, when combined with $350,000 in matching funds from the college, will total $700,000 for the renovation of Hoffman Hall. Dr. Nolte said the project is number three out of 11 on the priority list ranked by the CBHE staff. The renovation would include adding science labs and two new classrooms and if all goes well, construction could be initiated next fall.
Tammy George of Princeton was named bookstore manager, replacing Tony Wisner, who resigned last month. Ms. George was one of 20 applicants for the position and will begin her duties Oct. 11. A graduate of Truman State University, Ms. George is currently an assistant farm manager for Premium Standard Farms.
Jackie Crawford of Trenton was named permanent part-time admissions assistant on the recommendation of Business Manager Mary Tredway. Mrs. Crawford holds an AAS degree from NCMC, graduating with honors.
Two Trenton men, Bob Long and Rick Leafgreen, were hired as part-time volleyball coaches and will share the responsibility of coaching and assisting in the establishment of a women’s volleyball club at NCMC. Athletic department staff have set a goal of having a club team play this spring with an eventual goal of having an intercollegiate team.
Dr. Nolte said the club is a way to “test the waters of women’s volleyball” before making the commitment to a intercollegiate team. At present, there are nine students interested in the program, with two more having indicated they may be interested. Funds for the new program will come from the budget for the golf program, which is not active at present. Long and Leafgreen will divide the salary of $2,400.
In other personnel issues, a adjustment in the salary for Susan Moffitt, admissions assistant, was approved and Kendra Wolgast, Upward Bound Director, was introduced and gave an overview of the new program (see sidebar). Two adjunct instructors were approved, including Sherri Pickman of Marceline, who will teach outreach business classes at Brookfield, and Kevin Helton of Chillicothe, who will teach dual enrollment social science classes at Brookfield. The resignation of Kendra Wilson, bookstore assistant, was accepted.
Dr. Nolte presented his goals for the 1999-2000 year, which include finalizeing the institutional strategic plan in preparation for the North Central Association accreditation process; providing leadership in the development of new occupational programs and the start-up of the Upward Bound program; identifying funding to expand the number of full-time faculty by at least one for the 2000-2001 academic year; direct ing an on-going review of the college budget and debt load, including the operation of the Ketcham Community Center and the residence halls; finalizeing the revision and submit for board approval the college’s policy manuals; and initiating the planning and fund-raising efforts for remodeling/expansion of Hoffman Hall.
Other action items included the approval of one college-paid service club membership per fiscal year for each dean-level employee, a move that is designed to help the deans be more involved with the community.
In administrative reports, Dean of Instruction Marlene Engleman reported that 29 people from six states have signed up for the Elderhostel which will be held Oct. 6-11. The topics will include auctions, antiques and old-time farming. Dean Tignor also reported on the North Central Association Self-Study, which is being conducted in preparation for the upcoming NCA accreditation review.
Dean of Student Services Skip Lee reported that enrollment is down about 3 percent this semester, but revenue is about where it had been projected. Lee discussed a new early alert program that involves notifying Lee after five weeks of class of any student that is exhibiting problems in class. In turn, the student is notified and volunteer staff mentors are provided to help the student. Lee said he feels the program will be very positive in terms of student retention. He also reported on student activities around the campus.
Tim Asher, director of the Ketcham Community Center, discussed the corporate challenge program, which is currently under way and involves 12 teams. Funds raised through the team events will be used to purchase fitness equipment for the center.
Business Manager Mary Tredway gave a budget report, stating that everything looks good. She also said an insurance review committee has been established. Bids for insurance will be sought in October.
Dr. Nolte announced that the Green Hills Head Start Program, which is administered through NCMC, has received a $27,356 Federal Program Improvement Grant, which will be used for computer hardware and software upgrades, as well as the purchase and installation of fencing for the Brookfield A Center. Dr. Nolte also updated the board on the progress of the north parking lot and announced a meeting with local superintendents that will be held Oct. 5. He also discussed the formation of an athletic booster club and said the group will hold a “Meet the Players” Pizza Feed at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 26 in the Sugg Room for club members.
Dr. Nolte also announced that NCMC Instructor Lucjan Mordzak has received the Top Sail Award, a newly-established award to recognize efforts that go above and beyond regular duties. He was honored with the award for his work on the NCMC web site.
In other announcements, Dr. Nolte said the former Trenton Tire Building is being used for a community art group and some non-credit classes, such as woodcarving and stained glass, will be held there.
It was also announced that Dr. Nolte has been asked to serve on the Northwest Regional Professional Development Center’s Governing Board which provides teacher education and upgrades continuing education for teachers in grades kindergarten through 12.
An executive session was held concerning real estate, personnel and legal matters, with no announcement made.