COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 3, 2010

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1 940 COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 3, 2010 Members Present: Paul Holloway, Robert Mallat, Kim Trisciani, Claudette Mahar, Kristie Palestino, William Marcello, Jeremy Hitchcock, Ann Torr, Richard Heath, Harvey Hill, Robert Duhaime, Craig Lawler, Ned Densmore, Richard Gustafson, Charles Annal, Katharine Eneguess, Lucille Jordan, Mark Edelstein, Will Arvelo, Lynn Kilchenstein, Steven Budd, Ron Rioux and Paul Leather representing Virginia Barry. Regrets: Amy Rice, David Paquette, Nicholas Halias, Katharine Shields, Lori Hitchcock, Esteban Lopez, Steve Guyer, Connie Roy-Czyzowski, Stephen Bessette, Tara Reardon, George Bald, and Governor Lynch. I. Call to Order The business meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. at NE Delta Dental, 2 Delta Dr., Concord, NH. II. Introduction of New Student Trustees Craig Lawler, the new Board Student Trustee from LRCC was introduced. Chair Holloway gave a brief background of Mr. Lawler as well as of Steven Bessette, the Student Trustee from NHTI. III. Adoption of Minutes VOTE: The Board, on motion of Mr. Mallat, seconded by Mr. Heath, voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2010 meeting as presented.

2 941 IV. Manchester CC President Nomination Dr. Gustafson noted that the appointment of a President is one of the most important events for the System. He gave a brief review of the search process as co-chaired by Trustees Palestino and Duhaime. Dr. Gustafson nominated Dr. Susan Huard as President of Manchester CC and shared her extensive educational background. VOTE: The Board, on motion of Ms. Palestino, seconded by Mr. Duhaime voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Dr. Susan Huard as President of the Manchester Community College effective July 12, 2010 at a gross annual salary of $116,052, as nominated by Chancellor Richard Gustafson. Dr. Huard thanked the Board and said that she looks forward to working with the MCC community, the Board and Ron Rioux in the transition process. Chair Holloway thanked Trustees Palestino and Duhaime for their dedicated service on the Search Committee. Chair Holloway, joined by all other Board members, thanked/applauded Mr. Rioux for serving as Interim President. V. Reports from Standing Committees It was noted that the agenda packet included all the meeting minutes as referred to by the Committee Chairs as part of their reports. A. Personnel Committee Chair Trisciani reported on the April 5 meeting. Work with ADP on payroll services is going well. The next meeting will be held July 19 at 2:00. Chair Holloway congratulated Ms. Trisciani on her election as Chair of the Plumbers Board.

3 942 B. Facilities & Capital Budget Mr. Mallat requested that Mr. Heath report on the May 6, 2010 meeting which he chaired. Trustee Heath reported that the Committee approved the construction management contract with Baybutt Construction for the renovation of the Roosevelt School in Keene. They also approved moving forward with the Great Bay CC front entrance project changes as presented not to exceed $660,000. President Budd announced that the Keene groundbreaking is scheduled for June 30 at 9:30 a.m. Invitations will be sent out soon. The next meeting will be held on July 15, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. C. Finance & Audit committee Trustee Densmore reported on the May 6 meeting as follows: Since the legislature did not finalize work on the state budget and will be holding a special session, a tuition recommendation from the Finance and Audit Committee is not being introduced. A special meeting of the Board to finalize the FY11 tuition will be held once work on the state budget has concluded. The Committee approved the construction management contract with Baybutt Construction for renovations to the Roosevelt School building in Keene, approved the contract with Martini Northern in the amount of $660,000 for the front entrance construction at Great Bay CC and approved the three year contract with Citizens Bank for CCSNH banking services in the amount of approximately $90,000 over the three years period beginning May, The committee also approved the non lapse request from the System Office VOTE: The Board, on motion of Mr. Densmore, seconded by Ms. Mahar voted unanimously to approve a transfer from the non lapse account to the CCSNH System Office in the amount of $117,000 to cover the cost of a financial aid consultant and for a Banner Finance consultant. The next meeting will be held on July 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

4 943 D. Academic and Student Affairs Committee Mr. Hill reported on the meeting which was held prior to this meeting. Four programs were approved and require the approval of the Board. Mr. Rioux indicated that the Business Communications program was developed due to demand, and other campuses are not offering the program. Ms. Jordan reported as follows: A Massage Therapy certificate has been offered at Nashua for many years. NCC is now proposing an associate degree opportunity as requested by many students. Culinary Arts NCC is working with the two Nashua High Schools to utilize their facilities and instructors on an adjunct basis. In the initial year, the program will be offered only to NHS students. Hospitality and Restaurant Mgmt is a high-demand program. VOTE: The Board, on motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Mallat, voted unanimously to approve the following programs: Business Communications Associate in Science Degree program at Manchester CC effective fall, 2010 Holistic Massage Therapy Associate in Science degree at Nashua CC effective fall, Culinary Arts Associate in Science degree at Nashua CC effective fall, Hospitality and Restaurant Management Associate in Science degree at Nashua CC effective fall, Mr. Hill reported on the Woodsville Center discussion. Representative Rick Ladd attended the meeting and spoke in support of keeping the Center open. President Eneguess noted that she has received a large volume of s since it was announced that WMCC would be closing the Woodsville Academic Center in December, but had not been offered opportunities for personal discussion with the various people and groups concerned about the proposed changes. Her plan was to continue to offer some courses this summer and fall. An analysis of enrollment data shows that fewer students every year take community college courses in Woodsville. Revenue to support college operations in Woodsville has been declining, while the expenses relating to the site have increased. The analysis also shows that Woodsville residents travel to Littleton for classes, and Littleton students travel to Woodsville. In a

5 climate of diminishing resources, supporting two parallel and proximate sites is not sustainable in our present approach. What is needed is a more strategic approach to how WMCC can structure course offerings, balance class size and instructor costs, and market courses. The need for community support for the center was also discussed by the committee and Rep. Ladd, as was the current cost of the leased space. In addition to the courses offered, we have been active in area high schools building the Running Start program, recruiting students, and promoting the opportunities of higher education. We are also looking into making use of videoconferencing technology at the high schools. There was agreement not to proceed with a closing of the Center in December, but we will need to reformulate how we deliver education in the North Country. Representative Ladd agreed to convene meetings in the area, working with community leaders. Dr. Gustafson added that WMCC provided important facts and information at the Academic & Student Affairs meeting. 944 VOTE: The Board, on motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Heath, voted unanimously that the Board s intent is to reformulate how we deliver our educational services in the North Country, particularly in the Woodsville area. Dr. Annal presented the May-June Dashboard Metrics. The only section not included in this report is business training which will appear in the next report. He acknowledged Mike Marr and Steve Fader for their assistance in providing the information for these reports. Dr. Annal explained each of the 9 sections of the report. Extensive backup information for each of the reports is available. E. Governance Committee Trustee Roy-Czyzowski was not present to report but no meeting has been held. Chair Holloway announced that we are reactivating the Chancellor Search Committee. Trustee Roy-Czyzowski will continue to chair the search along with Trustees Densmore, Mallat and President Edelstein. She has developed a new timeline starting in August with a goal of an appointment by March/April Isaacson-Miller will be retained.

6 945 Request was made and approved to have Ron Rioux on the Search Committee. VI. Other Reports A. Chairperson s Report Chair Holloway reported as follows: Standing Committee assignments: They are currently being reviewed. It was requested that all Trustees notify Ms. Mills if they would like to serve on another committee or change the committee on which they are currently serving. The Standing Committee list will be finalized prior to the August meeting. Reappointments: Congratulations were extended to Trustees J. Hitchcock, Palestino, Duhaime and Guyer for their four-year reappointment to the Board. Long Range Capital Plan: It has been recommended that we engage legislators in our plan. This is necessary for both the next biennium as well as a long range four biennium plan. Webster Care: A meeting was held with them last week. They have begun advertising. They are working toward meeting the early closing date but are currently uncertain if they will be able to do so. Running Start: The Governor again expressed his thanks to us for all our Running Start efforts, and inquired as to class size and decisions to run or cancel a course depending upon enrollment. Dr. Annal noted that evening courses must be self-sufficient. Our commitment to day programs does mean some are run without enrollment high enough to cover costs. Ms. Eneguess indicated that they need 8 students to run a course in Woodsville. Chair Holloway referred to the class size report given to the Board at the April meeting. There were very few classes listed that ran with 5-6 students. The Friends of CCSNH luncheon will be held on June 23. Walter Peterson is the honorary chair of the group.

7 946 B. Chancellor s Report Chancellor Gustafson reported as follows: CCSNH Oversight Committee meeting was recently held. We reported on the transition plan focusing on banking and payroll. The committee looks forward to continued updates on responses to the LBA audit report. We alerted them to our Long Range capital budget plan and will discuss it with them later in more detail. Business Outreach Sessions have been held at RVCC, LRCC, MCC, and scheduled for WMCC. An average of business people attend these sessions listening to several Commissioners as well as CCSNH Chancellor. Financial Aid: Reference was made to the CCSNH Full Award Year Financial Aid Comparison report noting that 17,196 or 68% of our matriculated students are receiving financial aid. Risk Management: We continue to work with Dick Carr on health/dental benefits as well as non-employee related coverage such as vehicles and liability insurance. This is a very technical effort. Dr. Gustafson expressed his appreciation to the Board for its trust and support as we worked on major issues this past year such as construction matters, negotiations, banking and payroll services. We have a great team of presidents and senior administrators and our system has shown amazing momentum. Trustee Hitchcock asked what is the student debt load after graduation. Ms. Proulx indicated she would have that information at the next meeting. President Edelstein added that NH has among the highest student debt load in US. C. Foundation Report Claudie Mahar reported that as follows: As of May, 2010, the current holding is $7,386, $1.8 million in UNIQUE Annual Payment from the Commission will be paid back to the System by June 30. Scholarship activity year-to-date: $2,231,775 UNIQUE Annual $122,272 in other scholarships

8 947 Income to-date $ 914, in UNIQUE Endowed Funds $ 2,150, in UNIQUE Annual $ 44, in other money raised The annual fund appeal is in process. The annual Foundation event will be held in November, exact date TBD. Two new members are being added to the Board. The annual audit has begun. The college alumni/development directors are meeting. Ms. Mahar also noted that the Board visits provided good input and information that she brought back to the Board. D. Fundraising Task Force Report Ms. Palestino reported that the president surveys have been reviewed. An Institutional Advancement Plan form has been developed for presidents to complete, which will be reviewed as part of the Chancellor s presidential performance evaluations. After the Chancellor has met with all Presidents, these plans will be reviewed by the committee. Chair Holloway reported on the campus visits. He requested they be scheduled earlier next year. He thought they went well, faculty/staff interacted, good questions, and had the strong attendance. VII. Consent Agenda VOTE: The Board, on motion of Ms. Mahar, seconded by Mr. Heath, voted unanimously to approve the following Advisory Committee appointments and reappointments as presented as follows for term ending 6/30/13 or as otherwise indicated.: Reappointments: NHTI Jack L. Dearborn BAE Systems 65 Spit Brook Rd. Nashua, NH Vice President, Mission Success and Product Assurance

9 948 James Snodgrass 17 Knight St. Concord, NH Executive Director, Second Start Dr. Brian J. Blake Superintendent of Schools Office 204 Maple St. Contoocook, NH Superintendent of Schools SAU #66 MANCHESTER CC Chris Norwood NAI Norwood Group 116 South River Rd. Bedford, NH Vice President Bill Wood 37 Dearborn Rd. Auburn, NH Retired, Career & Technical Education Director, Pinkerton Academy Michael Dunican North American Equipment Upfitters PO Box 1017 Londonderry, NH President NASHUA CC Mary Jordan Adult Learning Center 4 Lake St. Nashua, NH Executive Director Peggy Proko-Weisman Peter s Honda of Nashua 300 Amherst St. Nashua, NH Principal

10 949 William R. Holka Omni Components Corp. 46 River Rd. Hudson, NH President GREAT BAY CC Nancy Pierce 229 Pleasant St Portsmouth, NH Retired Principal, Seacoast School of Technology Karen Pollard City of Rochester 31 Wakefield St., Suite 203 Rochester, NH Economic Development Manager Michael Magnant Town of Rye 10 Central Road Rye, NH Town Administrator Norman Major 12 Kingston Rd. Plaistow, NH Representative Thomas Pavlidis 213 S. Main St. Newmarket, NH Guidance Director, Newmarket High School Douglas Bates 500 Market St. Portsmouth, NH President, Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

11 950 RIVER VALLEY CC Frank Sprague 31 Lewis Place Claremont, NH Director of Student Services, Claremont School District Claire Bowen 57 Ridge Ave. Claremont, NH President, Valley Regional Healthcare, Inc. Christina Hill 469 Morse Hill Rd. Charlestown, NH LAKES REGION CC Nancy Williams-Hunt Meredith Savings Bank 379 South Main St. Laconia, NH Vice President Thomas Garfield Laconia Savings Bank 62 Pleasant St. Laconia, NH Senior Vice President John Howe PO Box High Street Meredith, NH NH Business Sales Steve Carrier Tilton-Northfield Fire Dept 12 Center St. Tilton, NH Fire Chief

12 951 Jeff Hollinger EPTAM Plastics 2 Riverside Business Park Northfield, NH President Gail Batstone The Inn at Mills Falls 312 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith, NH Innkeeper Will Dockham Giguere Electric PO Box 1688 Laconia, NH Owner/Manager James Fitzgerald 47 Opechee St. Laconia, NH Retired, Teacher, Coach and Athletic Director - Laconia High School Sally Minkow Lakes Region General Hospital 80 Highland St. Laconia, NH Director of Education WHITE MOUNTAINS CC Diane Alinovi Laconia Savings Bank 177 Main St. Gorham, NH CEO Donald Wharton 257 Jim Noyes Hill Rd. Landaff, NH President Emeritus, PSU

13 952 James Tibbetts First Colebrook Bank 132 Main St. Colebrook, NH President/CEO Timothy Bryant, Student Senate President (one year term) White Mountains Community College Berlin, NH Appointments. RIVER VALLEY CC Heather Minkler 20 Foxwood Avenue Keene, NH CEO of Clark-Mortenson Agency, Keene, NH James Logan 19 Evergreen Avenue Keene, NH Director Career and Technical Education, Cheshire Career Center Edward (Jay) Eason PO Box 593 Spofford, NH President Monadnock United Way, Keene, NH NASHUA CC Donnalee Lozeau City of Nashua 229 Main St. Nashua, NH Mayor Mary Heiner Hankins 5 Riverhurst Rd., Unit 648 Billerica, MA TD Banknorth, Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer

14 953 GREAT BAY CC Thomas E. Brady University of New Hampshire Rudman Hall 46 College Rd. Durham, NH Dean, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture NHTI Michele M. Croteau Concord School District School Administrative Unit #8 16 Rumford Street Concord, NH Business Administrator and Treasurer VIII. Non-Public Session The meeting moved to non-public session at 11:00 a.m. VOTE: The Board, on motion of Mr. Mallat, seconded by Ms Trisciani, voted, by roll call vote, resolved to conduct a non-public session for the purpose of discussing personnel and legal matters and noting that such a non-public session is authorized by RSA 91-A:3, II a. and e., and the Board s executive and deliberative privileges. Each member recorded his or her vote on the motion, which passed by the unanimous vote of all members present. The Board meeting reconvened at 11:43 a.m. Upon reconvening in public session, it was noted by the Chair that no votes were taken in non-public session. VII Other No other item. NEXT MEETING: August 5 at NE Delta Dental, Concord. The meeting adjourned at 11:44 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Anne Mills Assistant to the Chancellor

15 954 COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 3, 2010 Non-Public Session Members Present: Paul Holloway, Robert Mallat, Kim Trisciani, Claudette Mahar, Kristie Palestino, William Marcello, Jeremy Hitchcock, Ann Torr, Richard Heath, Harvey Hill, Robert Duhaime, Craig Lawler, Ned Densmore, Richard Gustafson, Charles Annal, Katharine Eneguess, Lucille Jordan, Mark Edelstein, Will Arvelo, Lynn Kilchenstein, Steven Budd, Ron Rioux and Paul Leather representing Virginia Barry. Also in attendance: Susan Proulx and Naomi Butterfield. The non-public session was called to order at 11:05 a.m. Discussion followed on legal and personnel issues. No votes were taken. The non-public session adjourned at 11:43 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Anne Mills, Assistant to the Chancellor