REGULAR MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES

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1 TAB 5a REGULAR MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES MEETING MINUTES May 9, 013 State Board Members Sharon Fairchild (Chair), Spokane Beth Willis (Vice Chair), Lakewood Jim Bricker, Coupeville Erin Mundinger, Omak Shaunta Hyde, Lake Forest Park Elizabeth Chen, Federal Way Anne Fennessy, Seattle Wayne Martin, Richland Larry Brown, Auburn Statutory Authority: Laws of 1967, Chapter 8B.50 Revised Code of Washington

2 State of Washington STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES Olympia A C T I O N I N D E X May 9, 013 Resolution Number Description Page in Minutes Adoption of Consent Agenda: Approval of State Board Regular Meeting Minutes for March 8, SBCTC Meeting Dates - Green River Local Expenditure Authority, Energy Project - Highline Local Expenditure Authority, Energy Project - Pierce District Local Expenditure Authority, Energy Project - Tegrity Lecture Capture Contract - Instructure (Canvas) Contract - Blackboard ANGEL Contract - Clark College Local Expenditure Authority, Dental Hygiene Lab Renovation - Centralia College Local Expenditure Authority, Student Services Building Design - Olympic College Local Expenditure Authority, Sons of Norway Lodge Repeal of WAC SBCTC Retirement Plan Approval of State Board Retirement Plan Document Approval of North Seattle Bachelor of Applied Science, International Business Approval of Green River Bachelor of Applied Science, Information Technology Administration and Security ---- Appointment of Nominating Committee for SBCTC Chair and Vice Chair 3 3 4

3 STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES Olympia Regular Meeting Minutes May 9, 013 State Board Office, Olympia The State Board held a study session on May 8, 013, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Board heard presentations on subjects including: Budget Status and Tuition Update, College Spark and Gates, Student Voice, Repeal of WAC , Accreditation and Baccalaureate Degree Proposals. No action was taken at the study session. State Board Members Present: Sharon Fairchild, Beth Willis, Jim Bricker, Elizabeth Chen, Shaunta Hyde, Wayne Martin, Anne Fennessy, Larry Brown State Board Members Absent: Erin Mundinger CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME Chair Sharon Fairchild called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and welcomed those present. She asked for audience introductions. ADOPTION OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MOTION: Moved by Shaunta Hyde and seconded by Jim Bricker that the State Board adopt its May 9, 013, regular meeting agenda as presented. HOST COLLEGE PRESENTATION Eileen Ely, Green River Community College President introduced the Green River Community College Aviation Program staff and faculty. The aviation presentation included an overview of facilities, offices, and flight simulators and highlighted the air traffic control and pilot programs. Green River s aviation program is nationally and globally recognized. After a brief presentation, Board members and meeting participants were treated to a tour of the aviation program facilities. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA (Resolutions through ) MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Jim Bricker that the State Board adopt the consent agenda for its May 9, 013, regular meeting as follows: a) Approval of March 8, 013, State Board regular meeting minutes b) Resolution : SBCTC Meeting Dates c) Resolution : Green River Local Expenditure Authority, Energy Project d) Resolution : Highline Local Expenditure Authority, Energy Project e) Resolution : Pierce District Local Expenditure Authority, Energy Project f) Resolution : Tegrity Lecture Capture Contract g) Resolution : Instructure (Canvas) Contract h) Resolution : Blackboard ANGEL Learning Management System Contract

4 SBCTC Regular Meeting Minutes May 9, 013 Page i) Resolution : Clark College Local Expenditure Authority, Dental Hygiene Lab j) Resolution : Centralia College Local Expenditure Authority, Student Services Building Design k) Resolution : Olympic College Local Expenditure Authority, Sons of Norway Lodge LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Alison Grazzini-Smith of the State Board staff presented that the 013 regular legislative session adjourned Sine Die on Sunday, April 8. The Governor has called legislators back to Olympia for a special session beginning May 13 to finalize operating and capital budgets. The Board was provided with an overview of the regular legislative session and the post-session process. As the legislative process winds down, staff has started working on a detailed session summary report and an internal debrief document. In addition, an interim legislative outreach plan is being created to maximize opportunities in educating legislators about the community and technical college system. PUBLIC HEARING AND REPEAL OF WAC SBCTC RETIREMENT PLAN AND APPROVAL OF STATE BOARD RETIREMENT PLAN(RESOLUTIONS AND ) John Boesenberg of the State Board staff presented that the State Board governs the State Board Retirement Plan through adoption of Washington Administrative Codes (WAC) and a Plan Document. The WACs provide State Board policy. The Plan Document includes those same policies as well as state law and federal regulation. To eliminate this duplication and avoid potential confusion, staff proposes repeal of the WACs governing the Plan and adoption of an updated Plan Document. The updated Plan Document includes one policy change: allowing Plan participants, under limited circumstances, to access retirement benefits while still employed. John discussed the outreach process for system stakeholders and indicated no concerns arose. In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, the Board held a public hearing on the proposed resolution. MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Wayne Martin that the State Board adopt Resolution approving the repeal of WAC SBCTC Retirement Plan. MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Jim Bricker that the State Board adopt Resolution approving the SBCTC Retirement Plan Document.

5 SBCTC Regular Meeting Minutes May 9, 013 Page 3 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY Denise Graham of the State Board staff presented that the State Board carries out its statutory powers and duties through various means, including the adoption of policies published in and made available through the State Board Policy Manual. The Policy Manual contains delegations of authority from the Board to the executive director. Most of these delegations have not been changed since At this meeting staff will brief the Board on existing delegations of authority and make recommendations for changes. At the June meeting, the Board will be asked to adopt a resolution updating the delegations of authority. Board members asked for a report at the next meeting to include other state agency directors delegation limits. APPROVAL NORTH SEATTLE BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (RESOLUTION ) Edward Esparza of the State Board staff presented in February 013, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges adopted the revised approval process, selection criteria, and application materials for community and technical colleges seeking to offer an applied baccalaureate program. North Seattle Community College completed an initial step in the approval process when college administrators met with State Board members on March 7, 013, to discuss how the proposed Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in International Business aligns with the college s strategic goals and helps meet regional/statewide needs. MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Jim Bricker that the State Board adopt Resolution approving the North Seattle Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business. APPROVAL GREEN RIVER BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION AND SECURITY (RESOLUTION ) Edward Esparza of the State Board staff presented in February 013, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges adopted the revised approval process, selection criteria, and application materials for community and technical colleges seeking to offer an applied baccalaureate program. Green River Community College completed an initial step in the approval process when college administrators met with State Board members on March 7, 013 to discuss how the proposed Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology: Network Administration and Security aligns with the college s strategic goals and helps meets regional/statewide needs. MOTION: Moved by Jim Bricker and seconded by Larry Brown that the State Board adopt Resolution approving the Green River Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology Administration and Security.

6 SBCTC Regular Meeting Minutes May 9, 013 Page 4 CHAIR S REPORT Chair Fairchild presented her report: Trustees Association Report. TACTC President Tim Douglas reported on the topics of: Baccalaureate Degree work in the system, TACTC Spring Conference, and the new TACTC officers. Presidents Association Report. WACTC President Tom Keegan reported on the topics of: Budgets, WACTC Committee Meetings, Competency Based Degrees, WACTC President and President Elect. Executive Director Report and Parking Lot Update. SBCTC Executive Director Marty Brown reported on the topics of: Students of Color Conference, Policy Manual Update, GED WAC Changes, Chief of Staff Visit, Governor s Veteran Hiring Bill, and Faculty Labor Representatives gave a presentation on salaries. Appointment of Nominating Committee for SBCTC Chair and Vice Chair Positions. State Board Chair, Sharon Fairchild, appointed Jim Bricker to chair the Nominating Committee. Wayne Martin and Larry Brown agreed to serve as members of the committee. Election of State Board officers will be held at the June meeting. Executive Director Annual Evaluation Update. Beth Willis will work with John Boesenberg for this year s evaluation process. The process will include an evaluation of the system that new director Marty Brown has previewed, State Board work plan metrics, and feedback from system partners. The evaluation and discussion will take place at the State Board retreat in September. ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING There being no further business, the State Board adjourned its regular meeting of May 9, 013, at 11:40 a.m. The State Board will hold next meeting June 19-0, 013, at Spokane Falls Community College. ATTEST: Sharon Fairchild, Chair Marty Brown, Secretary