Trustees at North Central Missouri College gave approval to a new campus master plan, accepted the resignation of the women?s basketball coach and hired his replacement during a meeting Tuesday night in the Frey Administrative Center.
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Trustees at North Central Missouri College gave approval to a new campus master plan, accepted the resignation of the women?s basketball coach and hired his replacement during a meeting Tuesday night in the Frey Administrative Center.
The master plan, developed by Carlene Nolan-Pederson of Parsons of St. Louis, was given approval as a ?concept.? The plan shows changes in the campus over the next 30 years, with NCMC President Dr. Walter Nolte noting that the plan is not set in concrete and will possibly change somewhat over the years.
Phase One of the master plan includes the complete renovation of Geyer Hall, with the library becoming a significant central space in the building and a skylight to be installed over an atrium area to allow daylight into the central building and brighten the library seating areas. As part of the renovation project, a new classroom building, located behind Geyer Hall, will be constructed to house classes that would be moved out of Geyer.
The design intent of the master plan, according to Ms. Nolan-Pederson?s proposal, is to create a ?sense of campus,? by creating a clearly-defined academic district organized around a quadrangle. A new formalized entry to the campus in the form of twin towers, will provide a stately entry to the interior quadrangle.
The plan also calls for the closing of Mable, Chestnut and Cedar streets through the campus to create pedestrian zones free of vehicle traffic. Parking would be located on the edges of the campus. Local traffic will move from north to south and will be concentrated on Lulu Street, which will be widened and connected to Mable Street north of 15th Street. This connection will provide easy access to the 17th Street Bridge. Main Street will remain open.
A student commons building is also planned and will include the student and college dining facility, with an exterior dining plaza. The commons will also include the bookstore, quiet lounges, game areas, study rooms, computer lounges, commuter student lockers, a mail room and snacks.
At the completion of Phase One, the college will have addressed all the issues raised during the master plan process, with the exception of student apartments. Additional residences on campus are not expected to be required within the 10 – to 15-year development.
Trustees agreed to hold a retreat, tentatively set for 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, to set priorities for the expansion/building aspects of the plan. In a related matter, the board approved a motion to commend Ms. Nolan-Pederson for the quickness and quality of her work.
The board accepted, ?with reluctance? the resignation of Max Mothersbaugh as women?s basketball coach, effective at the end of the 2002-2003 school year. In his letter of resignation, Mothers-baugh said he had enjoyed coaching the team for the past five years, but feels it is time for someone else to take control of the program. Mothersbaugh will continue to serve as women?s softball coach, athletic director and physical education instructor at the college. Board members expressed their appreciation for Mothersbaugh?s efforts at the college, with board member Mark Whiteaker calling Mothersbaugh ?a class act? and ?a tremendous asset? to the college.
James Arnold was approved as Mothersbaugh?s replacement as head coach for the Lady Pirates next year. Arnold currently serves as assistant coach for both the men?s and women?s basketball teams and is the residence hall coordinator at NCMC. While Arnold?s salary will be set at a later date, the current budget salary amount for the position is $3,607.
In other personnel issues, the board accepted the resignation of Julie Frey as custodian and approved the employment of adjunct instructors, including Tammy Burgess of Trenton, who will work with the Allied Health department to deliver courses within the Medical Assistant Program. Rob Deaver of Chillicothe was hired as an adjunct instructor in the education department and Helen Robinson of Princeton was hired to teach American History classes at Princeton.
The work agreements for all current full- and part-time employees of the Green Hills Area Head Start Program were renewed, with salaries remaining the same. In addition, Christie Taylor of Trenton was hired as a cook for the Trenton ?A? Head Start Center.
Board members approved the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 academic calendars and viewed a tape that was shown at the Freshman Legislator?s Conference by members of the Missouri Community College Association.
During administrative reports, Dean of Instruction Marlene Tignor announced that a college-wide in-service on diversity will be conducted by staff of the Metropolitan Community Colleges on Feb. 7. All faculty and staff will be attending the in-service, with no classes held that day.
Dean of Student Services Joanna Anderson said spring enrollment is up over this time last year and said bids are being sought for a bus, as has been discussed in the past several meetings. Development Director Steve Maxey said $15,000 has been pledged or received to date to help pay for the bus, with the NCMC Booster Club spearheading the fund-raising. Maxey also announced that an anonymous gift of $35,000 has been received by the NCMC Foundation, with no restrictions accompanying the gift.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 28.