The meeting was called to order by Chair William Smith.

It was moved by Ms. Dennison, seconded by Mr. Modliszewski, to approve the minutes of the April 21st board meeting. Motion carried to approve minutes as written.

Dr. Riley discussed enrollment and told the Board that MCTC fall enrollment is currently down 278 students from fall enrollment of 2003, however all registrations (particulary part-time students) had not yet been completed.

Dr. Riley gave an overview of progress made over the summer of separating the MCTC budget from the MU budget as well as setting up service contracts with individual departments within MU’s campus.

Dr. Riley announced that another successful MCTC Credit Fair was hosted by the Advising Center in July. This allows adult students to meet with advisors and faculty on a one-on-one basis to discuss their options for furthering their education.

Dr. Riley informed the Board that administration and directors of the college have been working with an outside marketing consultant to implement an advertising campaign for both the college as a whole, as well as the individual programs.

The West Virginia Community and Technical College Council will vote this week on an appropriation request for FY2006. The Governor has requested agency cuts of 5.5% - $305,809 for our College

Dr. Judith Scherer reviewed the revised list of programs given to the Board members and detailed the new programs as well as touched on some new initiatives that are currently being reviewed.

Dr. Riley informed the board of the changes in the new MU Service Agreement and pointed out that this was a six-month contract only. All terms and conditions will be reviewed by the Finance Committee before the end of December.

A discussion was held concerning the agreement as well as space allocation.

Dr. Riley informed the Board that the three main goals of MCTC for 2004-05 were:

1) Increase enrollment 2) Increase workforce development activities 3) Increase our access to external resources

A new COMPACT format is required this year and will be due early November.

Dr. Riley announced that progress continues to be made on Phase 2 of the new Assessment Plan and that we will begin a Strategic Planning process.

Dr. Riley reminded the Board that the three things requiring completion before the NCA focus visit on October 31, 2005 are assessment plan, strategic planning and completion of services agreements with MU.

Dr. Riley updated the Board on the Advantage Valley Community College Network. The Executive Director for the Network has resigned and MCTC will coordinate a search. MCTC is also required to facilitate a regional consortia that includes the AVCCN colleges and all regional vocational centers to meet education and training needs.

There were no committee reports.

A proposed meeting schedule was reviewed. Future Board meetings have tentatively been set for the following dates:

October 27, 2004 February 23, 2005 April 27, 2005 June 22, 2005

IX. Items from the Floor

Discussion was held concerning space allocation and property options.

There being no further business, Mr. Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Dennison seconded it. The motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jason Moses - Secretary