2023 Board of Governors Minutes

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Board of Governors’ Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2023

Public notice of the time and place of the Central Community College Board of Governors' meeting was given in advance to the board members, college administrators and the five daily newspapers within the 25-county area. The agenda was available to the public in the college president’s office and on the CCC website, www.cccneb.edu. The college adheres to the Open Meetings Act, a copy of which is available in the college president’s office.

The meeting was held in Rooms 210/211/212 at Central Community College, 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, Nebraska.

All supplemental documents from this meeting are available at: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/CCC.

Chair John Novotny called the Jan. 26, 2023, meeting to order at 1 p.m., with 10 board members present.

ROLL CALL

Aerni – present
Borden – present
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – present
Davis – present
Heiden – present
Keller – present
Novotny – present
Pirnie – present
Quick – present
Skiles – present 

POLICY ITEMS

College attorney Katie Sharp administered the oath of office to reelected members Linda Aerni, Roger Davis, Diane Keller and Rita Skiles and newly elected member Dan Quick.

Novotny announced the slate of officers for 2023. They are as follows:

• Rita Skiles, Chair
• Tom Pirnie, Vice Chair
• Linda Heiden, Secretary
• Linda Aerni, Treasurer

MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY COWAN to accept the slate of officers.

Aerni – aye
Borden – aye
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye 

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

New chair Rita Skiles presented outgoing chair, John Novotny, with a certificate in appreciation for his service, dedication and leadership to the board. A donation was made to the CCC Foundation instead of a plaque.

Skiles also asked for volunteers and then appointed Diane Keller, herself and alternate Dan Quick as Nebraska Community College Association (NCCA) representatives and Roger Davis, John Novotny and Dan Quick as Financial Audit Committee members for 2023.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

Skiles asked college representatives to introduce guests and staff members.

REVIEWING CLAIMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Sandra Borden will review the claims prior to the Feb. 16, 2023, board meeting in Hastings.

REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION OF CONSENT ITEMS

Skiles asked board members for items in the consent agenda they would like to move to discussion of consent/action items.

CONSENT ITEMS

Consent items included:

1. Agenda for Jan. 26, 2023.
2. Minutes of the Nov. 17, 2022, Board of Governors meeting.
3. Claims for the periods from November 1 through Nov. 30, 2022, and from 1 through Dec. 31, 2022.
4. Financial reports as of Nov. 30, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.
5. Purchases: None
6. Personnel:
   Brian Hansen: The College President recommends that Brian Hansen be offered the position of Electrical Technology Faculty in Hastings, effective January 1, 2023.
   Justin Curtis: The College President recommends that Justin Curtis be offered the position of Diesel Technology Faculty in Hastings, effective January 1, 2023.
   Beth Przymus-Klitz: The College President recommends that Elizabeth Przymus-Klitz be offered the position of Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management in Columbus, effective July 1, 2023.
   Kelly Christensen: The College President recommends that Kelly Christensen be offered the position of Vice President of Community and Workforce Education in Kearney, effective January 1, 2023.

MOVED BY AERNI; SECONDED BY BORDEN to approve the claims, with the exception of payments to themselves, and also to approve the other consent items.

Aerni – aye
Borden – aye
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye 

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

PARNERSHIP/OWNERSHIP

Academic Education Report

Statewide director Corey Hatt gave the following overview on the Nebraska Math Readiness Project (NMRP), now in its fifth year:

• It provides students up to three levels of math and addresses hurdles to success while they’re still in high school.
• High schools participating in NMRP in CCC’s service area are Blue Hill, Clarkson, Columbus Lakeview, Doniphan-Trumbull, East Butler Giltner, Grand Island Northwest, Grand Island Senior High, Hastings St. Cecilia, Holdrege, Humphrey, Lawrence-Nelson, Litchfield, Sandy Creek, Silver Lake and Superior.
• In the first four years, the enrollment and the number of levels one, two and three completers have increased each year.
• NMRP leads to postsecondary success with 74% enrolling in college with 72% persisting to a second year of college. Of these, 71% took an additional credit math course over two years with a median grade of B+. The cumulative GPA of these students after two years was 2.94.

Capital Improvement Report

Craig Boroff, college facilities manager, gave a report on ADA/hazardous material, capital improvement and revenue bond projects that are part of the 2023-24 budget.

DISCUSSION OF CONSENT/ACTION ITEMS

April Board Meeting

Dr. Gotschall requested that the April 20 board meeting be moved to April 13 because of a conflict with the Postsecondary International Network (PIN) leadership summit scheduled for April 20-22.

MOVED BY NOVOTNY, SECONDED BY AERNI to move the board meeting from April 20 to April 13.

Aerni – aye
Borden – aye
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye 

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

REPORTS

Student Success Report

Dr. Candace Walton, vice president of innovation and instruction, shared the following information about the 2022 integrated postsecondary education data feedback report:

• CCC’s custom comparison group is Colorado Mountain College, Des Moines Area Community College, Hutchinson Community College, Independence Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa Western Community College, Metropolitan Community College Area, Mid-Plains Community College, Northeast Community College, Ozarks Technical Community College, Pikes Peak Community College, Southeast Community College, Western Nebraska Community College and Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.
• CCC has a higher number of part-time students compared to the other schools, 4,611 versus 3,400; a lower number of full-time students, 1,698 versus 1,900; similar FTE enrollment, 3,339 versus 3,409; and a larger unduplicated headcount, 9,066 versus 7,713.
• CCC awarded fewer associate’s degrees compared to the other schools, 695 versus 765, but it awarded more diplomas, 597 versus 181, and significantly more certificates, 1,455 versus 107.
• Tuition and fees at CCC were lower than the comparison group for the past four years.
• CCC also did better with first-time, award-seeking students, both those attending part-time and full-time. More of these students also graduated from CCC than the comparison group and fewer of them transferred out of CCC.

Dr. Gotschall’s Report

Dr. Gotschall reported the following:

• Spring enrollments seem down compared to Spring 2022, but the enrollments may be delayed due to weather and a positive work economy. Early college (high school dual credit) enrollments continue to be a strong area of growth.
• Throughout December, we hosted employee service awards on each campus and Kearney. The awards for five 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of employment, reflect a combined 770 years, 11 months of service to CCC students and communities.
• Recent political-related events included an appreciation event for then Gov. Ricketts in Columbus, inaugural ball for Gov. Pillen, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce area senator legislative update and tour of the Grand Island Campus with new area senator Loren Lippincott.
• The open house for the Columbus Community Hospital Center for Science and Technology building on the Columbus Campus was well attended by many community stakeholders.
• Continue to serve the Heartland United Way in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties as past president and board member and on multiple committees.
• Met individually with the Susan T. Buffett Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation and Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation and participated in the Scott Career Scholars kickoff event for the first 21 scholars selected.
• Winter commencement in Hastings celebrated 346 eligible graduates from all CCC campuses and centers.
• He toured the NestSpace co-working space and met with area entrepreneurship providers in Kearney, attended the State Chamber’s Innovation Conference at the University of Nebraska, participated in CCC Foundation’s nominating committee, presented at the St. Paul Noon Rotary meeting, met with St. Paul Public School superintendent, and hosted the President’s Quality Action Council to review strategic initiatives for 2022-2023.
• The Ord Learning Center will be hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 to showcase the partnerships and services available at that site.
• Fundraising for the Inclusive Park hit the $1 million mark. Equipment is being purchased and the plan is to have the park equipment installed in July.
• Discussions continue between Grand Island Senior High and CCC about expanding medical pathways for early college students. Programs being considered include medical assisting, medical lab. tech/phlebotomy, paramedicine and pharmacy tech.
• CCC is partnering in two federal grant opportunities seeking to address the need for more nurse educators – one with UNMC and the other with Nebraska Methodist.
• The CCC counseling services office will be hiring an intern through the $8,300 mini grant from NECPA (Nebraska Collegiate Prevention Alliance). The intern will assist with prevention education programming regarding alcohol and other drugs for Spring 2023.
• CCC Disability Services hosted the Fall Win-Ahead training in Grand Island, which drew disability services directors/coordinators from community and state colleges and the university system. The group completed training related to Title IX Pregnancy accommodations, long COVID impacts, and trends and increasing outreach efforts.
• Over 130 students were involved in the pilot Success Coaching program implemented this fall. The return rate of the students who received a Success Coach was 54% while it was 39% for students in the same population who didn’t receive a Success Coach. Fifty-eight CCC employees are providing coaching services during the spring 2023 semester.
• The Hastings Academic Success Center will be offering Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions for occupational math and technical math students, using the new collegewide model for the SI Program. Columbus and Grand Island ASCs will offer SI for college algebra students.
• Over 35 CCC staff members will be recertified in behavioral intervention team practices. The collegewide CARE Team training was held Jan. 13.
• The Columbus welding technology faculty hosted the annual Blacksmiths Welders and Machinists of Nebraska welding workshop on Jan. 7. It included sessions on robotic welding, Tig welding and gas metal arc cast iron welding and a tour of Jimko Machine Shop. The event had around 20 participants from Nebraska and surrounding states.
• New faculty began in January in the areas of diesel technology, electrical technology and truck driving/heavy equipment operation. Faculty positions are still open in information technology, nursing, agriculture, commercial construction, quality technology and math.
• Entry-level driver training courses are now active online. This learning format will give students on campus and across the state and country the opportunity to complete a refresher training and/or theory coursework in truck driving.
• More than 400 Kearney High School ninth graders will come over to the Kearney Center for tours on Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will tour the advanced manufacturing and mechatronics programs.
• Chris Waddle, Brian Hoffman, Michael David and Dan Gompert attended the American Association of Community Colleges Workforce Development Institute Conference in California Jan. 17-22. AACC is active with CCC through grant programs for Microsoft’s Cyber Skills for All, Metallica Scholars, and Google’s Pathway Certificates Initiative.

The following reports were also submitted for board review:

• Enrollment Report
• Grants Report
• Purchasing Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Skiles said there was no need for an executive session and requested a motion to adjourn.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY PIRNIE, SECONDED BY NOVOTNY to adjourn.

Aerni – aye
Borden – aye
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye 

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Skiles declared the meeting adjourned at 2:29 p.m.

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Board of Governors’ Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2023

Public notice of the time and place of the Central Community College Board of Governors' meeting was given in advance to the board members, college administrators and the five daily newspapers within the 25-county area. The agenda was available to the public in the college president’s office and on the CCC website, www.cccneb.edu. The college adheres to the Open Meetings Act, a copy of which is available in the college president’s office.

The meeting was held in the Hall Student Union, Cottonwood Room, at Central Community College-Hastings, 550 S. Technical Blvd., Hastings, Nebraska.

All supplemental documents from this meeting are available at: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/CCC.

Chair Rita Skiles called the Feb. 16, 2023, meeting to order at 1 p.m., with seven board members present.

ROLL CALL

Aerni – absent
Borden – present
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – present (arrived 1:11 p.m.)
Davis – absent
Heiden – absent
Keller – present
Novotny – present
Pirnie – present
Quick – present
Skiles – present

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

Skiles asked college representatives to introduce guests and staff members.

REVIEWING CLAIMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Michelle Broekemier will review the claims prior to the March 16, 2023, board meeting in Grand Island.

Public Participation

Skiles requested that members of the audience register with Scott Miller if they wanted to address the board during the Public Participation segment.

REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION OF CONSENT ITEMS

Skiles asked board members for items in the consent agenda they would like to move to discussion of consent/action items.

CONSENT ITEMS

Consent items included:

1. Agenda for Feb. 16, 2023.
2. Minutes of the Jan. 26, 2023, Board of Governors meeting.
3. Claims for the period from 1 through Jan. 31, 2023.
4. Financial report as of Jan. 31, 2023.
5. Purchases:
   Automotive Equipment, Hastings: The College President recommends the search for and purchase of six used vehicles in an amount not to exceed $120,000 to meet the needs of the Automotive Technology Program.
6. Personnel: None.
7. Policies and Procedures: Updates to Category 1: Introduction and Definition of Policy and Procedures.

Borden had reviewed the January claims and found them in order. MOVED BY BORDEN, SECONDED BY NOVOTNY to approve the claims, with the exception of payments to themselves, and also to approve the other consent items.

Aerni – absent
Borden – aye
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – absent
Davis – absent
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

PARNERSHIP/OWNERSHIP

Foundation Report

Traci Skalberg, executive director of the Central Community College Foundation, presented the following:

• The foundation’s consolidated assets stood at $39.4 million as of Jan 31, 2023.
• New college-wide funds include the Regenerative Ag Conference Fund, Wolfe Family Student Success Fund and Jones Family Fund. New Hastings Campus funds are the Brennan Culinary Remodel Project Fund and Walter Scott Jr Career Pathway Fund.
• New college-wide scholarships are the Moors Family Scholarship and Kitson Family Scholarship. Other new scholarships are the Sanders Family Scholarship and the Thomas (TJ) Wrigley, Jr. Memorial Scholarship at the Columbus Campus and the Stueven Health Sciences Scholarship at the Grand Island Campus.
• She gave updates on the Hastings and Columbus major gifts campaigns, Generations of Impact Project, Pacesetter/Employee Appeal, yearend appeal, alumni giving and the Pirnie Inclusive Playground.
• Upcoming events include Alumni Weekend Feb. 24-26 in Columbus, community giving days on May 4 in Grand Island and Hastings and the Pro-Am Golf Tournament on Sept. 18 in Hastings.

Hastings Campus Report

Campus President Dr. Chris Waddle complimented the media arts students on the 2021-22 Hastings Campus annual report they produced.

Alison Feeney, associate dean of skilled and technical sciences, talked about the new Walter Scott Jr. Career Pathway program. The first cohort of 19 students started on Jan. 5, and selection for the next cohort will begin in March. A unique aspect of the program at CCC is that it is the first community college in which the Walter Scott Jr. Foundation has included a residential component. She said the program teaches students leadership, encourages them to get out into the community and work with others on campus, and provides them with guaranteed job placement after graduation.

Two students involved in the first cohort addressed the board. Domenic Hyson of Fairbury is enrolled in the heavy equipment operator technician program. He said he knew he didn’t want to be in a four-year college and found out about CCC at Husker Harvest Days. He said the pathway keeps him motivated and it includes workshops, one of which featured married couples who spoke about how to have a healthy relationship. Mario Garza is a welding major from Alliance. He said he attended Mount Marty University, but it didn’t feel right. He realized he could play football or be a welder. After visiting several colleges, CCC was the one he believed had the people who would put him in the right direction. He has enjoyed the community events planned through the pathway and its emphasis on showing up and getting better.

Also addressing the board was Jeff Schneider, superintendent of Hastings Public Schools. He talked about the partnerships HPS has with CCC, going back to about 2010 when HPS received zero applications for an auto instructor who had retired. CCC stepped up and offered to provide the instructor; HPS pays the tuition for the dual credit courses. The next step was a partnership consisting of HPS, CCC and Hastings area manufacturers that resulted in advance manufacturing for dual credit. Students can graduate from HPS with 12 credits from CCC.

He said barriers do exist. Some people ask why students don’t just attend CCC if they want college credit. He pointed out 64% of HPS students qualify for free/reduced lunch and may not the transportation to get out to the campus. Also, HPS students may find that their high school and CCC class schedules may conflict with each other. Another barrier can be CCC and HPS processes that don’t always match. He said the two institutions work together to overcome any challenges.

HPS students can now also take construction and certified nursing assistant classes, although the CNA students don’t get HPS credit, only CCC credit. He ended by thanking CCC for this partnership, that has grown from 40 to 212 students getting dual credit.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Scott Miller stated no one had signed in for Public Participation.

DISCUSSION OF CONSENT/ACTION ITEMS

Tuition, Fees, Board and Room Rates for 2023-24

Joel King reported that tuition will increase by $2 per credit hour, the room rate by 3% and the board rate by 6%. Fees will remain the same.

MOVED BY BORDEN, SECONDED BY QUICK to accept the tuition, fees, room and board rates for 2023-24.

Aerni – absent
Borden – aye
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – aye
Davis – absent
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Capital Improvement Budget

Craig Boroff gave an overview of the projects included in the capital improvement budget. The College President asked for tentative approval of the 2023-24 capital improvement budget so these projects can be started. Official approval of the budget is set for September.

MOVED BY KELLER, SECONDED BY BORDEN to give tentative approval to the capital improvement budget.

Aerni – absent
Borden – aye
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – aye
Davis – absent
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Grand Island Road

Craig Boroff gave an overview of the project. The College President recommends acceptance of the low acceptable bid from Elsbury Construction Company in Grand Island for $808,396.07 to provide the labor and materials for the paving and utility work on the Grand Island Campus.

MOVED BY NOVOTNY, SECONDED BY PIRNIE to accept the bid from Elsbury Construction Company to provide the labor and materials for paving and utility work on the Grand Island Campus.

Aerni – absent
Borden – aye
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – aye
Davis – absent
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

INFORMATION ITEMS

HVAC

Craig Boroff said that the HVAC systems for three dorms on the Hastings Campus need to be replaced. The project also will include ceiling replacement and LED lighting updates in all three dorms and creation of a meeting room in the Valley Residence Hall for a Scott Scholars meeting room.  The project will be presented for a vote at the March board meeting.

REPORTS

Student Success Report

Dr. Candace Walton presented information from the Voluntary Framework of Accountability, which gets its data from a six-year cohort (students who started in fall 2015) and a two-year cohort (students who started in fall 2019).

These success measures showed:

• Central’s students continue to outperform IPEDs national average.
• Central’s students who arrive with a planned program/career direction complete their program in shorter time and higher rate.
• Central’s students who are exploring higher education and transfer out achieve high success rates.
• Student enrollment behavior has changed over the years and Central remains a flexible, reliable, and local option for our community.

Dr. Gotschall’s Report

• The Columbus Campus will host the CCC Alumni weekend Feb. 23-25 with an open house downtown, campus tours, basketball games, athletic hall of fame and fine arts concerts.
• Diane Keller and I attended the hearing regarding LB893 concerning removal of community college board taxing authority. I also visited with a few area senators to share concerns expressed by opponents and the NCCA.
• I attended the AACC/ACCT National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. last week and stopped by the offices of Sen. Fischer, Sen. Ricketts and Rep. Flood. Flood will be touring CCC-Columbus campus on Feb. 23.
• CCC was host to the Nebraska Transfer Initiative group representing faculty from all the state’s community colleges to articulate courses for transfer to Nebraska four-year colleges and universities.
• I attended the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting as well as had some visits with members of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce prior to attending the legislative hearings.
• I participated in a successful Ord Center Open House that was attended by college and community members.
• I welcomed all the full-time CCC faculty involved in our annual Data Day when programs review assessment data regarding student learning.
• I participated in several community investment presentations as part of the Heartland United Way board.
• Several arts and sciences faculty replacement positions are in progress: speech instructor (any campus); math instructor (Hastings); biology instructor (Hastings); and biology/chemistry instructor (Columbus).
• Adult Education successfully added four new English as a second language classes this year (Arapahoe, Holdrege, Hall County Corrections and Schuyler Family Literacy) and is currently serving 42 students in these classes. As of Jan. 25, we have 1,580 students. Last year in total, we served 1,732.
• Overall, CCC has 120 student athletes of which 86 are Nebraska residents. The Institutional GPA for Fall 2022 student athletes was 3.22 with 1,578 credits completed.
• Team and individual fall accomplishments: Women’s Soccer Region 9 Division II Champions; Men’s Soccer Region 9 Division II Champions; and Volleyball Region 9 Division II Champions. In Esports, The Call of Duty Vanguard team finished their regular season 6-1 and finished in 5th place in the single-elimination playoffs; the Call of Duty Gunfight team had an undefeated regular season, finishing 7-0, and took 5th place in their single-elimination playoff; and the Rocket League finished their regular season 6-1 and took 9th place in the single-elimination playoffs; Ivan Lopez was named NJCAA Division II 3rd Team All-American (first ever for soccer). Head men’s basketball coach, John Ritzdorf, had his 50th career coaching win in the fall and Athletic Director and Head Women’s Volleyball coach, Mary Young, had her 750th career coaching win in the fall. E-Team Fundraising has been successful, bringing in $25,545 from seven teams.
• I will be presenting an ARPA request for funding to the Grand Island City Council on Feb. 28 for assistance with the infrastructure project today. Olson Engineering group estimates over $500,000 could be eligible from the city funds if approved.
• Veterans Military and Resource Center (VMRC) Coordinator Shawn Patsios had a meeting with UNK Veteran’s Center to enhance our relationship through event partnership and resource and knowledge sharing meetings. Local recruiters, the UNK SVO and CCC’s VMRC will have a meeting to discuss VA and Tuition Assistance updates, new programs and ways we can help local service members understand and use their earned educational benefits.
• The VMRC reports Spring 2023 outreach is underway. Out of the 125 college-wide military-connected students enrolled in this spring term, we have 30 first-time students to contact to help them integrate into college and extend our services. Our recovery outreach is directed to 65 military-connected students who did not return this spring after attending in Fall 2022 and 38 military-connected students who have not registered since Spring 2022. At least 20% of each group of non-returning students will be contacted by phone to find out what issues might exist and if we can mitigate or resolve them. Personal contact will also help identify any trends we may need to address for future terms. An additional group for recruitment involves Army National Guard Soldiers who recently left service. The local recruiter provided a list of 68 Nebraska Guardsmen who we will contact to discuss available education benefits, programs at CCC and our plethora of services for helping ensure their educational success.
• Nearly 40 students made visits to the CCC-Grand Island Food and Hygiene Pantry, with eight first-time stops. The pantry shared out 352 food items and 101 hygiene items. Despite the snow days, we still surpassed last year’s totals for the month.
• All three CCC career and employment services directors are now certified as Global Career Development Facilitators.
• Virtual simulated nursing clinical days are being developed through the use of ATI-built scenarios. Faculty will be able to choose from a menu of approved simulations for each year and will receive guidance on how to facilitate them. These simulations will be used for late starts on clinical days due to weather. Additionally, to promote retention and remediation for students, the faculty schedule will reflect open labs on each campus. The purpose is to have the skills areas open for students to have access to equipment to practice skills or speak with an instructor on a concept that does not quite make sense.
• The health sciences programs will participate in the combined Nursing and Health Sciences Career Fair held at College Park on March 15. Students will have the opportunity to meet with potential employers.
• Offering multiple entry points into the Medical Lab Technician program showed initial success. Eight students started the program through the traditional entry point in August, and six started the program through the new January entry point. This brings the total program enrollment to 20 students for the 2022-2023 academic year. We are very excited about the growth potential.
• Both first- and second-year dental hygiene students have started seeing patients in the dental hygiene clinic on the Hastings Campus for the spring semester. In addition, the second-year students are providing dental hygiene care at area schools, Head Start facilities, nursing home facilities, Third City Clinic, and Heartland Health clinic.

The following reports were also submitted for board review:

• Enrollment Report
• Grants Report
• Purchasing Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Skiles said there was no need for an executive session and requested a motion to adjourn.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY BORDEN, SECONDED BY PIRNIE to adjourn.

Aerni – absent
Borden – aye
Broekemier – absent
Cowan – aye
Davis – absent
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Skiles declared the meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Board of Governors’ Meeting Minutes
March 16, 2023

Public notice of the time and place of the Central Community College Board of Governors' meeting was given in advance to the board members, college administrators and the five daily newspapers within the 25-county area. The agenda was available to the public in the college president’s office and on the CCC website, www.cccneb.edu. The college adheres to the Open Meetings Act, a copy of which is available in the college president’s office.

The meeting was held in Rooms 210/211/212 at Central Community College, 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, Nebraska.

All supplemental documents from this meeting are available at: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/CCC.

Chair Rita Skiles called the March 16, 2023, meeting to order at 1 p.m., with four board members present in the meeting room and, because of weather concerns, four board members attending via WebEx.

ROLL CALL

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – present
Cowan – present
Davis – present
Heiden – absent
Keller – present
Novotny – present
Pirnie – present
Quick – present
Skiles – present

REVIEWING CLAIMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Sam Cowan will review the claims prior to the April 13, 2023, board meeting in Grand Island.

REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION OF CONSENT ITEMS

Skiles asked board members for items in the consent agenda they would like to move to discussion of consent/action items.

CONSENT ITEMS

Consent items included:

1. Agenda for March 16, 2023.
2. Minutes of the Feb. 16, 2023, Board of Governors meeting.
3. Claims for the period from 1 through Feb. 28, 2023.
4. Financial report as of Feb. 22, 2023.
5. Purchases:
   Printer Leasing: The College President recommends the leasing of copiers/printers from Capital Business Systems for $9,787.74 per month.
6. Personnel:
   Kayla Svoboda: The College President recommends that Kayla Svoboda be offered the position of math faculty in Hastings, effective Aug. 1, 2023.
   Sean McDonald: The College President recommends that Sean McDonald be offered the position of speech faculty in Columbus, effective Aug. 1, 2023.
   Marni Danhauer: The College President recommends that Marni Danhauer be offered the position of dean of Community and Workforce Education in Grand Island, effective April 1, 2023.
7. Policies and Procedures Updates.

MOVED BY BROEKEMIER; SECONDED BY DAVIS to approve the claims, with the exception of payments to themselves, and also to approve the other consent items.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

DISCUSSION OF CONSENT/ACTION ITEMS

HVAC Remodel for Valley, Boone and Colfax Residence Halls

The College President recommends acceptance of the low acceptable bid from Rutt’s Heating and AC Inc. for $4,066,000 to provide all labor and material to replace the HVAC on the Tri Plex dorms on the Hastings Campus.

MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY KELLER to accept the bid from Rutt’s Heating and AC Inc. for $4,066,000 to replace the HVAC in three residence halls.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Wages and Benefits for Employees

The wage and benefit recommendation for FY 2023-24 are as follows:

• A. Full time classified and contracted employees retained for the 2023-24 year will be eligible to receive a wage increase. An amount up to the equivalent of 3.0% of total wages will be set aside for compensation.
• B. Employees hired after April 1, 2023, or salaried employees who exceed the current maximum rate for their grade will not be eligible for an increase. Salaried employees who will exceed the maximum rate as a result of the increase will be adjusted to the maximum rate. Hourly employees who have exceed their maximum rate for their grade will still be eligible for an increase of 1.5% of their current rate.
• C. Employees eligible to receive additional vacation days due to longevity may have the opportunity to get those additional days cashed out on the month after their anniversary month.
• D. Health & Dental insurance premiums are estimated to increase 6.87% over the next year. This equates to an increase of approximately $621,347.
• E. Salary and Classified staff will have vision insurance included into their benefits package. The costs will be approximately $53,000 / fiscal year.
• F. Retirement match for all full-time staff is increased from 8.5% to 9%. If all full-time staff take the increase the cost will be approximately $93,339.00 / fiscal year.
• G. All other benefits will remain in place without change.

KELLER MOVED to accept the proposal with two changes: In paragraph A, an increase from 3.0% to 5.0%, and in paragraph B, an increase from 1.5% to 2.5%. PIRNIE SECONDED the motion.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – abstain
Davis – aye
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

SEVEN “AYE” VOTES; ONE ABSTENTION – MOTION CARRIED

Kearney E-Ship Center Lease

The Board authorizes the College President to negotiate an agreement to lease space for the Entrepreneurial Program in Kearney. The Board recognizes the space at west 11th Street in Kearney, Nebraska. The plans presented to the board are suitable for the planned use of the space. The Board further understands that the price for the negotiation will be no more than $48.00/square foot a year; paid 1/12 monthly and no less than $12.00/square foot a year; paid 1/12 monthly.

MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY PIRNIE to authorize the College President to negotiate an agreement to lease space for the Entrepreneurial Program in Kearney.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

REPORTS

Dr. Gotschall’s Report

Dr. Gotschall reported the following:

• Several meetings this past month on pending legislation at the state level involved hearings, testifying, press conferences and impact meetings with other community college presidents. Sam Cowan and Dan Quick attended the Community College Legislative Day with me and represented CCC well.
• Discussions continue with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska-Kearney regarding space for CCC in their new Center for Health Sciences being built in Kearney.
• Met with University Extension about opportunities for joint programming throughout our service area.
• Several meetings with the Heartland United Way regarded the campaign, distribution of funds, and committee meetings as I still serve on the finance and executive committees in addition to the board.
• Participated in the Columbus Campus tour with Congressman Mike Flood and received information regarding his earmark selection process for potential future projects.
• Received continued positive news regarding expansion and positive impact of our Nebraska Math Readiness Project.
• Participated in several of the CCC-Alumni Weekend/Homecoming events in Columbus. The event exceeded my expectations on crowds attending events and positive energy regarding all things CCC.
• Participated in Dean of Community and Workforce Education interviews, which resulted in the promotion of Marni Danhauer into that position beginning April 1.
• Kelly Christensen, Diana Watson and I attended the Phelps Economic Development Annual Luncheon.
• Participating in a Higher Learning Commission four-year assurance review of another community college in the country.
• Presented an update to the Grand Island City Council, which later approved up to $500,000 of ARPA funds for the college expansion infrastructure. Details of a contract will be forthcoming.
• Met with representatives of our food service provider Chartwells and discussed future offerings on all three campuses.
• Met with a potential CCC Foundation Board member and CCC graduate.
• Attended webinar regarding updates on reporting out of our federal Covid funds received since 2020.
• Attended the Nebraska Manufacturing Committee meeting with State Chamber.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant student community projects this spring include a case study and class with Methodist College in February, the second annual special needs prom April 22 at the Archway in Kearney, a sensory pathway for the Kearney Children’s Museum, and technology seminars at the senior center in Ravenna.
• The paramedic program is working toward implementation for the immersive classroom installation. This $250,000 grant from DHHS is somewhat of a virtual reality simulation opportunity for our EMS students.
• Wanda Cloet, dental hygiene director, will attend the American Dental Education Association meeting in Portland, Ore. She represents CCC in the House of Delegates for the American Dental Education Association. She is also chairing the SIG Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinators for the American Dental Education Association.
• An affiliation meeting was held between UNMC-Kearney and CHI-Good Samaritan hospital. Two Kearney faculty, Bryce Zavadil and Katy Zavadil attended the event with dean Dr. Pam Bales to share updates and strategies for student issues.
• A job fair for nursing and health sciences students on March 15 drew 54 employers and five BSN institutions. An afternoon session gave the students information about applying for graduation and the NCLEX and licensure and schedules for comprehensive predictor.
• Bryan GI Regional has announced a new scholarship opportunity for nursing students that will pay for all tuition and fees for the associate degree with the expectation of the scholarship recipient to work two to three years at one of the Bryan Hospital locations.
• Over 35 students were interviewed as part of the Walter Scott Scholars program in Hastings with the hope of selecting 28 for the upcoming year.
• Columbus TRIO student Hugo Ramon is participating in the Schuyler Police Department internship program this semester. He will be completing 120 hours learning about community policing and experiencing all facets of the criminal justice system.
• From Veterans and Military Services: The Spring 2023 outreach is 65% completed. Over 100 previous students were identified for contact and 68 have been reached. Thirty first-time students were sent an email about the VMRC and its services.
• More than 300 students from 19 high schools were on the Columbus Campus on March 8 for the Career Opportunity Fair where 30 businesses represented their industry.
• CCC-Grand Island Student Success Associate Dean Ashley Weets attended the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute with 10 students from multiple campuses and two other advisors. They brought back ideas that could potentially be implemented at CCC.
• On February 22, the Kearney Center Student Services staff welcomed 400 Kearney High Students for a tour of the center.
• New eight-week courses have been added in arts, sciences and business this spring with enrollment increasing. Social media promotion appears to be helping.
• Revision has begun on early childhood education’s pre-practicum course to include required training by childcare sites (first aid/CPR and Safe with You).
• Dean of Instruction Dr. Amy Mancini will present a webinar, “Motivation Mindset,” for the Nebraska Developmental Education Consortium.
• As of the end of February, CCC has officially surpassed the total number of adult education students we enrolled last year. (1,803 vs. 1,732).
• The CCC men’s basketball team became region and district champions this past month and will be participating in the NJCAA Division II Championship Tournament in Danville, Ill., this coming week.
• CCC was once again named a top 10 Military Friendly College out of the 95 “small colleges” listed.
• The 2023 Raiders Athletic Hall of Fame event was held on Feb. 25. Inductees were Jack Gutierrez, Lindsay Larson (posthumously), Riley Callan Smith and 1999-2000 men’s basketball team. About 195 guests attended the event at the Columbus Innovation Center.
• Since September 2022, there have been over 1,640 visits to the new Virtual Reality/Extended Reality Lab in Columbus.

The following reports were also submitted for board review:

• Enrollment Report
• Grants Report
• Purchasing Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Skiles requested an executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues at 1:31 p.m.

MOVED BY PIRNIE, SECONDED BY QUICK that the Board of Governors recess the regular meeting in order to go into executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Skiles reconvened the regular session of the Board of Governors meeting at 1:40 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY NOVOTNY to adjourn.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – absent
Keller – aye
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Skiles declared the meeting adjourned at 1:42 p.m.

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Board of Governors’ Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2023

Public notice of the time and place of the Central Community College Board of Governors' meeting was given in advance to the board members, college administrators and the five daily newspapers within the 25-county area. The agenda was available to the public in the college president’s office and on the CCC website, www.cccneb.edu. The college adheres to the Open Meetings Act, a copy of which is available in the college president’s office.

The meeting was held in the Administration Office Board Room at Central Community College, 3134 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, Nebraska.

All supplemental documents from this meeting are available at: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/CCC.

Chair Rita Skiles called the April 13, 2023, meeting to order at 1 p.m., with eight board members present.

ROLL CALL

Aerni – absent
Borden – present
Broekemier – present
Cowan – present
Davis – present
Heiden – present
Keller – present
Novotny – absent
Pirnie – present
Quick – absent
Skiles – present

REVIEWING CLAIMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Roger Davis will review the claims prior to the May 18, 2023, board meeting in Ord.

REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION OF CONSENT ITEMS

Skiles asked board members for items in the consent agenda they would like to move to discussion of consent/action items.

CONSENT ITEMS

Consent items included:

1. Agenda for April 13, 2023.
2. Minutes of the March 16, 2023, Board of Governors meeting.
3. Claims for the period from March 1 through March 31, 2023.
4. Financial report as of March 31, 2023.
5. Purchases: None
6. Personnel:
   Mikalah Brown: The College President recommends that Mikalah Brown be offered the position of biology faculty in Hastings effective Aug. 1, 2023.
7. Policies and Procedures Updates: None

MOVED BY COWAN; SECONDED BY DAVIS to approve the claims, with the exception of payments to themselves, and also to approve the other consent items.

Aerni – absent
Borden – aye
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – aye
Novotny – absent
Pirnie – aye
Quick – absent
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

PARTNERSHIP/OWNERSHIP

Career and Technical Sciences Report

Dr. Nate Allen, dean of career and technical sciences (CTS), gave an overview of the division, which includes 20 programs that offer certificates, diplomas and associate of applied science degrees. The programs’ blend of classroom and hands-on learning provides a good pathway for high school students and other individuals training for a new occupation as well as those already employed but need to learn new skills.

Brian Hoffman, associate dean of instruction, and Dan Gompert, information technology and systems instructor, discussed the cybersecurity grant the college received from the American Association of Community Colleges. The AACC is awarding this grant to 42 community colleges over three years to increase awareness of the cybersecurity field. The grant gives recipients an opportunity to collaborate, network and share information with each other. The $20,000 seed money CCC received will be used to buy equipment and provide scholarships to new students as well as IT professionals seeking to upgrade their skills.

Alison Feeney, associate dean of instruction, introduced electrical technology instructors Jeff Cox, Jim Cox and Brian Hansen and students Chase Johnson, Jorge Salines Balderas and Caleb Weisheit to share their thoughts about working on the townhouse project in Hasting. Both the instructors and students believe it’s a positive experience to work on a real project. The students also enjoy working with their fellow students from the construction, heating and air conditioning and heavy equipment programs.

DISCUSSION OF CONSENT/ACTION ITEMS

Preventive Maintenance Contract

The College President recommends acceptance of the low acceptable bid from Albireo Energy for $132,543.00 to fulfill the automated building management system and preventive maintenance contract.

MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY PIRNIE to accept the bid from Albireo Energy for $132,543.00 to fulfill the automated building management system and preventive maintenance contract.

Aerni – absent
Borden – aye
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – aye
Novotny – absent
Pirnie – aye
Quick – absent
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

REPORTS

Student Success Report

Dr. Candace Walton, vice president of innovation and instruction, shared the following highlights from the 2022-23 annual Graduate Outcomes Report:

• 90% of graduates are employed full-time in CCC’s service area with the remaining 10% working in Nebraska but outside of the service area.
• 2,747 awards (degrees, diplomas and certificates) were granted to 1,640 unduplicated recipients.
• Programs in which graduates will earn the highest hourly wages are mechatronics; nursing education (ADN); heavy equipment operator; paramedicine; dental hygiene; heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; truck driving; advanced manufacturing design technology; and diesel technology.
• CCC graduates transfer the most to the University of Nebraska in Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha; Wayne State College; Bellevue University; and Hastings College.
• Graduate satisfaction with their entire educational experience at CCC was 96%. Employers’ satisfaction with preparation of CCC graduates was also 96%.
• 98% of graduates have completed their educational goal or are continuing their education.

Dr. Gotschall’s Report

Dr. Gotschall reported the following:

• Several meetings were held this past month regarding pending legislation at the state level. We remain supportive of the amendment regarding tax levy changes and additional state funding for community colleges.
• Participated in an Assurance Review for a college as part of my peer review responsibilities for the Higher Learning Commission.
• Conducted open forums in Grand Island and Columbus with CCC employees.
• Continued involvement on the Heartland United Way executive and finance committees. CCC had an Adult Education person speak at the annual meeting/luncheon where CCC hosted a table for employees and students.
• Participated in a CCC Foundation “branding” workshop seeking input and providing ideas for how the foundation is perceived in the communities we serve.
• Attended the American Association of Community Colleges annual meeting in Denver and attended several sessions on changes in federal financial aid, cybersecurity crisis response planning, Small and Rural Commission meetings, grants, federal legislative updates, strategies in remedial education, student success coaching models, and using U.S. census data. Criminal justice instructor Michael David was recognized as an AACC Dale Parnell Faculty Excellence recipient.
• Participated in training on using our Ellucian software for better data governance for security and decision making.
• Met with Aksarben Foundation about the upcoming NE Intern programming they will be leading.
• Met with NSWERS director regarding changes to the data sharing agreement and next steps as participation becomes more tied to private funding source acceptance.
• Communicated new Early College rates to all area superintendents, principals and counselors – several positive returns about our work with area students and continued discounted tuition rates provided by the state and local funding sources.
• Participated in an industry visioning meeting regarding the Hastings automotive and auto body facilities and future curriculum expectancies from area automotive leaders. The event was very well attended.
• Met with Phelps County Development Corp director about possible facilities space in Holdrege.
• Attended the NCCA All-Academic Team luncheon in Lincoln where Gov. Pillen spoke and six CCC students were recognized. One of our CCC students also spoke at the luncheon.
• Will be participating in several state SkillsUSA events in Grand Island this week and hosting the Nebraska Manufacturing Advisory Council on campus.
• Will be attending and presenting at the Postsecondary International Network (PIN) and attending the World Federation of College & Polytechnics in Montreal, Canada, later this month.

Updates reported by area vice presidents include:

• Recent campus tours across the area have included Career Discovery Days, Bayard High School, Fullerton High School, Hampton Freshmen, SEM High School, Callaway High School, Cozad High School, Cross County eighth graders, Hastings Middle School and JAG Hastings High School in addition to hosting state contests for meetings for FFA, FBLA and FCCLA.
• All CCC financial aid staff attended the Nebraska state financial aid conference to learn about updates expected with the FAFSA form and related changes in processes that will be needed before 2024-25 award year.
• Acceptance letters for new nursing students were sent and applications for LPN to RN cohort were opened this week with the goal of getting areawide numbers back up to 100 students for next year’s class.
• Health sciences dean Sarah Kort began serving on a new Nebraska Health Career Pipeline Initiative advisory council. This group was developed and endorsed by the Nebraska Hospital Association, Nebraska Health Care Foundation, Nebraska Medical Association and Medica.
• The national accreditation visit for the paramedicine program occurred April 3-4 with positive preliminary responses.
• Four second-year paramedicine students attended the Nebraska EMS Association conference and competed in an ALS provider simulation event and earned second place. Over 400 EMS providers attended the conference.
• The dental hygiene students will be attending the Nebraska Dental Hygiene Association meeting in Omaha with director Dr. Wanda Cloet presenting a session and second-year students presenting table clinics.
• CCC’s Counseling and Prevention Education Services was recognized through the NECPA as an Exemplary Member, earning a Bronze-level designation.
• CCC disabilities services staff presented at an ESU #10 event regarding students who have an IEP/disability making the transition from high school to college. About 50 attendees and family were present.
• CCC ranked sixth in the small colleges category for the 2023-24 Military Friendly survey.
• Academic Success Centers are busy supporting students and assisting with end-of-semester workshops including writing workshops and making plans for summer skill builder bootcamps.
• Worked with UNL regarding eliminating barriers in transfer specifically for teacher education.
• Additional late 8-week sessions were offered and yielded 21 FTE.
• Men’s basketball captured Region 9 and North District Championships and competed in the National Division II championship where they lost two close games by a total of 3 points.
• The softball and golf seasons have begun, and eSports continues to have a winning season and national championship possibilities.
• CCC athletic director Mary Young continues to serve as NJCAA Senior Women’s Administrator to the Board of Regents and attended the NJCAA convention in North Carolina. She oversees all women’s sports committees and is active on the Eligibility Committee, Championship and Sports Governance Committee and Executive Committee.
• The CCC music and theater departments are presenting the spring musical You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at CCC-Columbus April 13-16.

The following reports were also submitted for board review:

• Enrollment Report
• Grants Report
• Purchasing Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Skiles requested an executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues at 2:17 p.m.

MOVED BY PIRNIE, SECONDED BY DAVIS that the Board of Governors recess the regular meeting in order to go into executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues.

Aerni – absent
Borden – aye
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – aye
Novotny – absent
Pirnie – aye
Quick – absent
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Skiles reconvened the regular session of the Board of Governors meeting at 2:35 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY HEIDEN to adjourn.

Aerni – absent
Borden – aye
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – aye
Novotny – absent
Pirnie – aye
Quick – absent
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Skiles declared the meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m.

CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Board of Governors’ Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2023

Public notice of the time and place of the Central Community College Board of Governors' meeting was given in advance to the board members, college administrators and the five daily newspapers within the 25-county area. The agenda was available to the public in the college president’s office and on the CCC website, www.cccneb.edu. The college adheres to the Open Meetings Act, a copy of which is available in the college president’s office.

The meeting was held at Central Community College’s Ord Learning Center, 1514 K St., Ord, Nebraska.

All supplemental documents from this meeting are available at: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/CCC.

Chair Rita Skiles called the May 18, 2023, meeting to order at 1 p.m., with eight board members present.

ROLL CALL

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – present
Cowan – present
Davis – present
Heiden – present
Keller – absent
Novotny – present
Pirnie – present
Quick – present
Skiles – present

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

Skiles asked college representatives to introduce guests and staff members.

REVIEWING CLAIMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Linda Heiden will review the claims prior to the June 15, 2023, board meeting in Grand Island.

REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION OF CONSENT ITEMS

Skiles asked board members for items in the consent agenda they would like to move to discussion of consent/action items.

CONSENT ITEMS

Consent items included:

1. Agenda for May 18, 2023.
2. Minutes of the April 20, 2023, Board of Governors meeting.
3. Claims for the period from April 1 through April 30, 2023.
4. Financial report as of April 30, 2023.
5. Purchases:
   Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Program Lease: The College President recommends acceptance of the bids to lease units from NMC, Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Road Builders Machinery & Supply Co. Inc., and Bobcat of Omaha for the Hastings Campus for the HEOT program.
   Late Model Van/Minivan: The College President recommends the search and purchase of this vehicle, meeting the designated specifications, in an amount not to exceed, $25,000 for a used vehicle, meeting the needs of the facilities department.
   Platte Parking Lot Change Order: The College President recommends acceptance of the proposed change order from Cloudburst Landscaping covers the cost of a miscalculation during bidding. If approved this vendor would still be the low bid on the Platte landscaping project. The amount of proposed change is $47,850.00.
   Board Approval of Grant Fund Usage, $20,000 and Over: The College President recommends approval of equipment purchased for grants CCC has received.
6. Personnel:
   Matt Strampher: The College President recommends that Matt Strampher be offered the position of Quality Technology Faculty in Hastings, effective August 1, 2023.
   Bobbi Gustason: The College President recommends that Bobbi Gustason be offered the position of Nursing Faculty in Kearney, effective August 1, 2023.
7. Policies and Procedures Updates.

MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY NOVOTNY to approve the claims, with the exception of payments to themselves, and also to approve the other consent items.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – absent
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

PARNERSHIP/OWNERSHIP

Community and Workforce Education Report

Dr. Kelly Christensen, vice president of community and workforce education (CWE), introduced the following presenters:

• Regional Director Dr. Crystal Ramm gave an overview of the Ord Learning Center, which offers college courses, health care classes, GED assessment, academic and career advising, community education, student programs and customized training. She highlighted the center’s area partners; the Gardening in the Valley community education event; the $500 Ord Center Scholarship, which has been awarded to 16 students since 2015; kids camps and summer interns; and expansion of the Ord Pollinator Garden, which received a Community Landscape Award from the Nebraska Arboretum.
• Director Becky Fausett gave a report on the adult education program, which offers free in-person, online and remote English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED classes through its offices in Arapahoe, Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington, Ord and Schuyler. CCC has the largest adult education program in the state with 47 paid instructors, nine administrative staff members, six site coordinators and 71 volunteers whose combined efforts served 1,732 students last year. These students came from 54 countries and spoke 34 languages. She highlighted Yilian Ricardo, a Cuban immigrant, who took ESL, GED and certified nursing assistant classes from CCC and is now employed by Grand Island Regional Hospital.
• Early College Director Jamey Peterson-Jones said students enrolling at CCC for the 2022 fall semester included graduates from 75 of Nebraska’s 93 counties, 24 of CCC’s 25 counties, 10 states and one foreign country. Of the high school graduates inside CCC’s service area, 58% were early college students. Of CCC’s early college students, 2.3% completed an award from CCC before their high school graduation; 2,380 completed 91% of their credit hours taken in high school; 17% enrolled at CCC in Fall 2022; and 81% continued to postsecondary education in Fall 2022
• CWE Dean Marni Danhauer, dean of CWE, wrapped up with this: In 2020-21, 3,171 people took their first class at CCC through the CWE department. In 2021-22, 1,408 of them returned to CCC to enroll in additional course. Of these returning students, 889 enrolled in at least one on-campus or online credit course

DISCUSSION OF CONSENT/ACTION ITEMS

Program Reviews

Program reviews were presented by Dr. Amy Mancini, dean of arts, sciences and business, for the business administration/accounting program, and Dr. Nate Allen, dean of career and technical sciences, for the criminal justice, drafting and design technology, environmental health and safety, hospitality management and culinary arts, mechatronics, and quality control programs. Upon board approval, these programs will be submitted to the Nebraska Coordinating Commission on Postsecondary Education.

MOVED BY NOVOTNY, SECONDED BY DAVIS to approve the program reviews for the business administration/accounting, criminal justice, drafting and design technology, environmental health and safety, hospitality management and culinary arts, mechatronics, and quality control programs without monitoring.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – absent
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Architectural Services

In April, the college requested proposals for a five-year architectural service agreement. Scope of work would include plans, specifications, bidding, assisting in the selection of a contractor, construction administration, and project close out for projects ranging in range in cost less than $100,000 to no greater than $2,000,000. The College President recommends acceptance of Wilkins ADP with the high score of 315 to provide college-wide architectural services.

MOVED BY NOVOTNY, SECONDED BY DAVIS to approve Wilkins ADP to provide college-wide architectural services.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – absent
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Platte Building Remodel

This project consists of an interior remodel of about 8,400 square-feet of the Platte Building at the Hastings Campus. The College President recommends acceptance of the low acceptable bid from Carmichael Construction for $1,895,000 to provide all labor and material for the remodel.

MOVED BY QUICK, SECONDED BY HEIDEN to accept the low acceptable bid from Carmichael Construction for $1,895,000 to provide all labor and material to remodel the Platte Building.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – absent
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

200 Wing Remodel

This project consists of a 7,700-square-foot interior remodel and some exterior site work of the business program area at the Grand Island Campus. The College President recommends acceptance of the low acceptable bid from Mid Plains Construction Company of Grand Island for $2,134,000.00 to provide the labor and materials for the remodel.

MOVED BY PIRNIE, SECONDED BY NOVOTNY to accept the low acceptable bid from Mid Plains Construction Company of Grand Island for $2,134,000.00 to provide the labor and materials to remodel the 200 wing.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – absent
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

REPORTS

Dr. Gotschall’s Report

Dr. Gotschall reported the following:

• Participated in three successful commencements! Thanks to the board members who were able to participate this year. Suggestions for next year are always welcome from your perspective.
• Several meetings this past month regard pending legislation at the state level. We remain supportive of the amendment regarding tax levy changes and additional state funding for community colleges.
• Conducted an open forum in Hastings at which time Heartwell Renewables announced a $100,000 gift of scholarships to CCC.
• Attended the Postsecondary International Network (PIN) conference that was held in conjunction with College Institutes of Canada (CICAN) and World Federation of Colleges & Polytechnics (WFCP) in Montreal, Canada. Sessions included transformational leadership in higher education, international student programming, AI and cybersecurity crisis response planning. I continue to serve as treasurer for PIN, serve on the executive council and presented a session at the conference on our change from mandatory to recommended academic assessment and placement.
• Participated in several state SkillsUSA events in Grand Island, including as a judge for one event, and also hosted the Nebraska Manufacturing Advisory Council at CCC-Grand Island.
• Hosted spring President’s Quality Action Council meeting with CCC representatives from administration, faculty, staff, contract staff and students. Updates were presented on college initiatives.
• Participated virtually in the NCCA quarterly meeting and had regular communication with NCCA presidents regarding a variety of legislative and operational issues.
• Celebrated the completion of our first registered apprenticeship in welding for the skills portion of the program. The student also graduated in May’s ceremony.
• Several meetings were held regarding data governance, cyber risks and assessment reports.
• Attended several faculty retirement events, Faculty Senate and yearend assessment meetings.
• Participated in pre-audit planning meeting, CCC budget training and foundation budget meetings.

Reports from area vice presidents include:

• Early childhood education faculty will work this summer on training for CPR and Safe With You in order to be certified trainers in both. These will become part of the pre-practicum course and improve employability of our students while still in college.
• In adult education, Becky Fausett, Sherry Seibert-Bough and Jessica Johnson attended the COABE Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Keilen Mocencio attended virtually. Many thanks to Hastings Literacy Program for funding Jessica and Keilen. Top takeaways were ideas for building community in the classroom, starting a boot camp for GED students with one test left, and assigning students jobs in the classroom that will build career soft skills.
• The Raiders softball team captured the Nebraska Community College Championship and Coach Simon was named Coach of the Year. CCC also hosted and won the Region IX tournament but lost in Division place to DMACC.
• Raider esports’ Call of Duty: Cold War Gunfight 2v2 had an amazing season! The team of Justice Silver and Zack Hollingsworth finished as NJCAAe National Runner-Up.
• CCC men’s basketball player, Tre Deveaux, was selected as a NJCAA Division II First Team All American. He will represent CCC at the National Basketball Coaches Association All Star game in Las Vegas in May.
• Counseling and prevention education had a total number of 922 appointments (completed) during Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. This translates into an increase of 31% in the number of sessions from last year. Director Luz Colon-Rodriguez has been invited to present a workshop regarding mental health at the Siembra Nebraska Conference hosted by the Latino Center for the Midlands on May 31 in Omaha.
• The Veterans Military and Resource Center coordinated a “signing event” on April 20 for Madeline Crome, a Hastings Campus student who signed her National Guard contract and swore her oath. Basic training began on May 5, so she wasn’t be able to attend graduation but wanted to have something memorable and that was the “signing event.”
• Andrea Hays, Hastings career and employment services director is supervising 24 student internships this summer and working with Brett Wells to support the Scott Scholar interns.
• The health information management systems program submitted their APAR (Annual Program Assessment Report) for CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) Report on May 15.
• First-year and second-year medical technician students competed in the state-wide Quiz Bowl on April 26 that was put on by ASCLS Student Organization. They competed against several other schools around the state, with one of the four CCC teams placing second. CCC and UNMC were the two largest schools represented with the same number of students participating. This activity was developed to assist in prepping MEDT students for their certification exam.
• Occupational therapy assistant program is full for Fall 2023 with orientation for this cohort scheduled for the end of May.
• The paramedicine program graduated nine students, who will start their internship this summer. Eleven students are on track to move into the second year of the program. There are 20 first-year students registered to begin the program Fall 2023. This is the highest number the program has ever seen. With nearly three more months before classes start, we could see additional enrollees.
• The dental hygiene program saw over 4,000 children during 2022-23 school year, providing access to care they may not otherwise have had. dental hygiene students visit local Head Starts and preschools in our communities.
• Fifteen students in dental assisting are on track to finish by June 23. Students have completed the requirements for radiography and coronal polishing certifications. Spring semester two-day-a-week clinical rotations are completed. Fourteen students are seeking or have already secured employment, and one student is continuing her education. The Fall 2023 cohort is already full.

Announcement

Michelle Broekemier announced her upcoming resignation from the board. She and her husband have bought a house that’s outside of her district.

The following reports were also submitted for board review:

• Enrollment Report
• Grants Report
• Purchasing Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Skiles requested an executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues at 2:18 p.m.

MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY QUICK that the Board of Governors recess the regular meeting to go into executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – absent
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Skiles reconvened the regular session of the Board of Governors meeting at 2:43 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY QUICK, SECONDED BY PIRNIE to adjourn.

Aerni – absent
Borden – absent
Broekemier – aye
Cowan – aye
Davis – aye
Heiden – aye
Keller – absent
Novotny – aye
Pirnie – aye
Quick – aye
Skiles – aye

UNANIMOUS “AYE” VOTE – MOTION CARRIED

Skiles declared the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.