The meeting was called to order by Chair William Smith.

It was moved by Ms. Dennison, seconded by Mr. Vest, to approve the minutes of the previous board meeting. Motion carried to approve minutes as written.

Enrollment Report - Dr. Riley informed the group that enrollment information would be available at the next meeting.

Compact Data Report - Dr. Riley reviewed the Compact Data Report with the group. This is an annual report that is submitted to the Higher Education Policy Commission. Dr. Riley informed the group that the 2003-04 estimations were actual data for the college. Areas of improvement in the report have been addressed with program directors and others.

NCA Update - Dr. Riley informed the Board that we are finalizing dates for the NCA focus visit in 2005-2006. A progress report was also given on the finalization of contracts for services with Marshall University. Dr. Riley will be attending the NCA Convention in Chicago in the end of March and will meet with our assigned liaison.

Legislative Report - Dr. Riley gave the board an update on Senate Bill 448 and highlighted key issues that would directly affect the college. Any significant updates will be passed on to the Board via e-mail.

Personnel Items - Dr. Riley informed the Board that two vacancies had been filled. Ann Blankenship is the new Administrative Assistant to the Dean and Sharon Wagoner will begin duties on March 1, 2004 as the new Executive Director of Workforce Development.

The Board reviewed the new Mission Statement, Vision and Goals that were proposed by the Mission Revision Team. Mr. Klim and Mr. Modliszewski were the Board representatives on that team. Mr. Vest made a motion to approve the new Mission, Vision and Goals and Betty Dennison seconded the motion. The motion carried.

(1) Academic Policy Committee - Committee Chair Jerry Vest reported to the Board that the committee had meetings on January 21 and February 5 to examine documents for program review. These programs were Health Information Technology, Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Radiology Technology and Respiratory Technology. The Committee used an evaluation form and had a Q & A session with the respective division director. Mr. McDonald made a motion to approve the program review recommendations and Mr. Moses seconded the motion. The motion carried.

(2) Finance Committee - No Report.

Dr. Riley informed the Board that graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. and invited everyone to participate.

The next meeting of the Board of Advisors will be held April 21, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. in the MCTC conference room (note new time).

Ms. Brooks made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Moses seconded it. The motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jason Moses - Secretary

*Approval of action items completed through e-mail vote.