Trustees at North Central Missouri College approved bids and a new firearms policy and heard a report on the NCMC student affairs practices/student services program during a meeting held Tuesday night.
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Trustees at North Central Missouri College approved bids and a new firearms policy and heard a report on the NCMC student affairs practices/student services program during a meeting held Tuesday night.
On the recommendation of NCMC President Dr. Walt Nolte, board members approved a bid from TechDepot of Turmbull, CT for $10,299 for each of two servers to replace older servers. The board also approved a new firearms policy that prohibits firearms to be on campus without the prior approval of the college president or by a licensed/accredited police officer.
Dean of Student Services Joanna Anderson gave a report on the student services program at the college. She noted that the college has had a 74 percent increase in the total amount of financial aid disbursed over the last five years to 35 percent more eligible students with no additional permanent staff. A total of $3,864,548 awarded in 2002-2003 to 1,069 students. She also noted there has been a 15 percent increase in student enrollment over the last five years, with no additional admissions, counseling or registration staff and there has been an 18 percent increase in graduate applications for the last five years evaluated and processed with no staff increase. In addition, over the past two years, there has been a 13 percent increase in the number of students using testing services at the college. Mrs. Anderson also listed the new programs and services implemented by the department in the past five years, which include new student orientation, parent orientation, student loan default prevention program funded by an external grant, Early Alert student retention/mentoring program, First Step alcohol and drug awareness/prevention program, WorkKeys assessment for career programs, Kuder career planning system and Internet access for all residence hall programs.
Several employment issues were approved, including the resignations of Jill Bassham, biology instructor, effective May 2004; Cathy Crawley, allied health coordinator, effective Nov. 13; and Roger Triplet, custodian/maintenance employee, effective Dec. 5.
Board members approved the employment of Nancy Treu of Trenton as an adjunct instructor in the Allied Health division, teaching nutrition in the spring semester. Also approved was the employment Amber Perry of Gallatin as a student finance assistant.
During administrative report, Chief Financial Officer Sharon Barnett reported that health insurance premiums for employees will increase 23 percent as of Jan. 1, 2004 to $330 per employee per month. She indicated that an increase had been expected and the necessary funds to cover the increase had already been budgeted. She also discussed asbestos removal from nine houses scheduled for demolition and said an engineer has suggested that the college wait until January to seek bids for the possible renovation of the Layson Building.
Dean of Instructor Dr. James Gardner discussed the success of the A-Plus Program at the Chillicothe Correctional Center and reported on activities held on campus in conjunction with Global Awareness Week.
Dr. Nolte reported that the college had employed 326 persons in October, including 69 Head Start employees, and 336 employees in November, including 70 Head Start employees. He also told the board that Tyson Otto, who has divided his time between the career center and students services, will be working full-time in student services as of Jan. 1.
Dr. Nolte also noted that Associate Dean Dr. Vicki Wheeler has been selected to receive the Governor?s Excellence Award and updated the board on several upcoming legislative meetings he will attend.
Director of Development/Public Relations Steve Maxey reported on the NCMC Foundation?s Quarterly meeting, which was held last week. Maxey said the consensus was that the recent alumni weekend had gone well and should be continued. Maxey also said the Foundation board is recommending that the college pursue the employment of a consultant to assist with a feasibility study and capital campaign. The Foundation is also considering a high school holiday basketball tournament that could be held as early as the 2004 holiday season, with games to be held three days between Christmas and New Year?s. Maxey said the proposed tournament could include as few as eight teams or as many as 20 teams. The Foundation feels that the tournament would be a fund-raiser as well as a ?huge marketing tool? for NCMC.
Maxey gave an update on activities in the Dorris Rider Art Gallery, noting that the current exhibit, which features Trenton native Jerry Roberts, has been very successful and noted that the schedule for the gallery is pretty much set through 2006.
In closing, Maxey told the board that a new 411 extension has been added to the college switchboard, which will allow persons who call in to the number and receive information on public activities happening on campus.
The board held an executive session to discuss real estate and personnel, with no announcement made.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18, which is a change in the regular meeting date.