The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Sue Richardson

It was moved by Mr. Modliszewski, seconded by Ms. Brooks, to approve the minutes of the August 25th board meeting. Motion carried to approve minutes as written.

Enrollment Report - Dr. Riley discussed enrollment and told the Board that enrollment to date was 2,407 which is 14 higher than last year’s enrollment of 2,393. This enrollment number breaks down into 1,046 part-time students and 1,361 full-time students. She informed the Board that our goal is to increase enrollment in the part-time student base.

WV Council Update – Dr. Riley informed the Board that the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical Education is still working to form organizations and committees within the community college system, as well as instituting new policies. One policy that will have an affect on MCTC is a rule regarding degree designations and minimum education requirements. Currently a student obtaining a one year certificate is required to have three hours of general education. The general education requirement is being changed to six hours and we are currently looking at different options in order to meet this standard.

We are in compliance with all other new policies that have been put into place.

We have also been asked to broker an agreement, between the Council and the University, for the delivery of the two year degree programs in Nursing and Medical Lab Technology.

IDEA – Dr. Riley informed the Board that MCTC has signed an agreement with the Institute for Development of Entrepreneurial Advances (IDEA) to work with the College’s Small Business Development Center for training and development of new businesses. MCTC has assigned one business analyst to work as part of the IDEA operations.

Advantage Valley Community College Network – Dr. Riley gave an update on activities involving the Advantage Valley Community College Network. One activity is the search for a new Executive Director who will coordinate collaboration on projects involving MCTC, WV State and WVU Tech, as well as identifying regional development needs.

The network is also trying to find a physical location which will serve as a location for the Executive Director and also have several computer labs, etc. A location in the DOW complex is currently being considered.

Dr. Riley informed the Board that she is in the process of forming the Advantage Valley Consortia which is a requirement of Senate Bill 448. This will involve all career centers, vocational-technical centers and comprehensive high schools within our service region. The organization meeting of these consortia will be on November 8, 2004. A compact report will also have to be prepared by the consortia by November 15, 2004.

West Virginia Community College Association – Dr. Riley announced that the West Virginia Community College Association (WVCCA) will hold its annual conference at Stonewall Resort November 4-5, 2004. MCTC has three faculty members who will be presenting at the conference. The representatives are Susie Peyton, Mike McComas and Mildred Battle. Professor Battle was invited to present at the Oxford Round Table over the summer and she will be sharing that same information at the conference.

Dean’s Activities – Dr. Riley informed the Board that Dr. Scherer presented at a national Tech Prep conference in Minneapolis earlier this month, and is currently attending an ABET conference in Nashville. ABET is the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Sharon Wagoner gave a presentation on a grant project that Workforce Development is coordinating with Charleston Area Medical Center, as well as updates on customized training involving conductor training program and inland waterway academy.

Dr. Riley reviewed the Compact and Strategies with the Board and a brief discussion was held concerning the goals and strategies involved. A motion was made by Mr. Modliszewski to approve the Compact and Strategies and Ms. Richardson seconded it. The motion carried and the Compact and Strategies were approved.

There were no committee reports.

Dr. Riley informed the Board the Advantage Business Connections, which is the marketing consultant that is working on a marketing strategy for MCTC, will present their ideas to Dr. Riley next week.

Ms. Dennison informed the Board that she was the MCTC representative on the state Advisory Council of Faculty and gave a brief overview of the council and their activities.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Jason Moses - Secretary