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MINUTESHopkinsville Community College Board of Directors of the Kentucky Community and Technical System

May 7, 2015

Board Members Present:Mr. Philip BackMr. Eston Glover Ms. Jackie Jones Mr. Gary LoganMr. John Rittenhouse

Ms. Melissa StevensonMs. Shelly Tilley Mr. Charles Turner Mr. Ted Wilson

Board Members Absent:Ms. Brittany Robison

Guests Present:Hopkinsville Community College Dr. Jay Allen Mr. Jeff Horton Ms. Carol Kirves Ms. Allisha Lee Dr. Jason Warren Dr. Alissa Young Ms. Rena YoungMs. Cheryle Dymek

Other: Mr. Alan Watts, WKDZ Radio

The Hopkinsville Community College Board of Directors convened in regular session on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. (CDT) in room 103 in the Administration Building at Hopkinsville Community College.

Chair John Rittenhouse called the meeting to order.

Introduction of New Board MembersMr. Rittenhouse reported that three new Board members have been appointed to fill two expired terms and Ms. Wallace’s (deceased) unexpired term. He introduced and welcomed new Board of Directors members Shelly Tilley, Charles Turner, and Eston Glover.

Election of Board SecretaryChair Rittenhouse noted that, since Ms. Charlotte Morrow, whose term expired, had been serving as Board Secretary, the office is currently vacant. He requested nominations for Secretary to serve until the annual Board elections at the September 2015 annual meeting. Ms. Jackie Jones was nominated to serve as Secretary. There were no further nominations.

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MOTION: Mr. Logan moved that nominations cease and that Ms. Jones be elected by acclamation to serve as Secretary. Mr. Back seconded the motion.

VOTE: The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Jones was elected to serve as Secretary.

Approval of November 20, 2014 MinutesMOTION: Mr. Logan moved that the minutes of the November 20, 2014, meeting be

approved as presented. Ms. Jones seconded the motion.

VOTE: The motion passed unanimously.

Chair Rittenhouse introduced Mr. Jeff Horton, the new Chief Financial Officer at Hopkinsville Community College, to the Board and welcomed Mr. Horton to the college and the community.

Dr. Allen asked President’s Cabinet members present to introduce themselves to the new Board members.

Approval of 2015-2016 Budget RequestMr. Jeff Horton reviewed the current year budget and projections, noting that revenue is currently under budget. However, there has also been a reduction in instructional expenses. It is projected that this year the budget will end to the positive due to careful management of expenses, not increased revenue. Expenses have been reduced through attrition, delaying rehires, and a Workforce Solutions department revenue gain. Mr. Horton then reviewed the revenue trend for tuition and state appropriations from 2012 to the present. The 2015-16 budget was prepared based on actual revenue and expenses for the current year.

The proposed 2015-2016 unrestricted budget was presented and reviewed, including a comparison to the 2014-2015 budget. Mr. Horton explained that the college will have to be prepared to cover BuildSmart expenses from reserves. A purchase order will have to be issued to the Department of Finance in January or February 2016, and the college must have the spending authority to do so.

Mr. Horton reported that department current expense budgets are being cut by 15%; $153,000 will be covered by endowment funds rather than operating expense, and $171,000 from reserves will be used to help cover current expenses.

The proposed 2015-2016 restricted budget, which includes grants and financial aid, was presented and reviewed. There was discussion of college reserves and the amount available for expenses. Mr. Horton noted that the college is in a financially healthy position to have expendable reserves to cover BuildSmart pledges.


MOTION: Mr. Logan moved that the proposed budget request for 2015-2016 be approved as presented for submission to the KCTCS Board of Regents. Mr. Glover seconded the motion.


There was further discussion of the budget, with Dr. Allen noting that the increase in the unrestricted budget reflects spending authority for BuildSmart.

Enrollment ReportDr. Jason Warren presented historical statistics and an explanation of the enrollment trend line, noting that Fall 2008 through Fall 2011 there was an increase in enrollment due to WIA support of tuition during the economic recession when HCC had an influx of dislocated workers enroll. He explained that although Fall enrollment has decreased since 2011, it has so far landed higher than the enrollment for 2008. Enrollment numbers for Spring 2015, Summer 2015, and Fall 2015 terms were reviewed. Regarding enrollment to date for Fall 2016, it is important to consider that Fort Campbell classes are held back until the soldiers enroll, so numbers generally rise significantly after that. The college is doing outreach to “stop-out” students and making special efforts to reach out to high school students to get them to enroll early. Dr. Warren explained that students no longer have summer Pell grants available, which is impacting summer enrollment. However, Hopkinsville generally has one of the largest summer enrollments of the 16 colleges.

There was discussion of whether, if there were an increase in enrollment, the student revenue would cover the challenges with staffing, Dr. Allen explained that a 2 to 3 percent growth rate is manageable, and a 5 to 10 percent increase would be good; however, too large an increase would be difficult to manage. The goal is to turn the trend around, but at a manageable rate. Dr. Allen noted that the college is constantly adjusting to changing needs for staffing.

President’s ReportDr. Allen presented a PowerPoint along with his report on college issues and events.

Fort Campbell Listening Session

The Fort Campbell listening session on January 20 showed excellent community support. It is expected that decisions on troop reductions will be announced in June.

Bus Stop on Campus The Hopkinsville Transit Authority has located a bus stop on campus. This provides reliable transportation for students, removing a barrier to their attendance and academic success.

3-Year Cohort Default Rate

HCC’s draft 2012 3-year cohort loan default rate is 21.8%. The college will contract with a loan default company to work on the 2013 and 2014 cohorts.

CPE 2015 Degree Program Eligibility

HCC met four of four areas on the CPE Diversity Report, so is able to offer new technical programs.


NASA Balloon Sat Launch

On April 30 HCC faculty and students launched a NASA balloon satellite with a payload to near space (17-19 miles high). The faculty members and students tracked the balloon and retrieved the payload packets. This project enabled students to do research and to utilize their math and science knowledge.

Regional Career Expo HCC staff and faculty participated in the Regional Career Expo at the James E. Bruce Convention Center on March 26, 2015. Local industries had booths and displays to highlight the job and career opportunities in the area. High school students attend the expo in the morning, and the event was a job fair for adults in the afternoon.

Industrial Maintenance Cohort Press Conference

On April 17, HCC held a press conference to highlight the Industrial Maintenance Cohort training. This program, developed by the college’s Workforce Solutions department, meets local industry industrial maintenance needs by training incumbent workers. Ms. Carol Kirves, Chief of Community, Workforce and Economic Development, distributed information on the program.

Dr. Box Listening Session

KCTCS President Dr. Jay Box visited Hopkinsville Community College on April 15 to hold listening sessions as part of the System strategic planning initiative.

Round Table Awards The Round Table Readings and Literary Awards Ceremony was held at the college’s Round Table Park on April 23. This annual event and production of the Round Table Literary Magazine is coordinated by Professor Brett Ralph.

BuildSmart Fundraising is underway for the BuildSmart project, which will enable HCC to build an Emerging Technologies building on its campus. Dr. Allen presented to the Hopkinsville City Council and was able to secure a commitment of $500,000 from this year’s budget. The college hopes to secure an additional commitment for the next year.

At this time, Mr. Gary Logan challenged all Board members to be 100% behind the project. He stated that he believes the college needs the BuildSmart project to build the proposed Emerging Technologies building in order to offer the programs needed here. He urged the Board members to support the fund raising campaign for the benefit of the local economy, the college, their children and grandchildren, and the community. Mr. Eston Glover spoke in support of Mr. Logan’s statement.

Dr. Allen reported that the HCC employee campaign surpassed the national participation norm by 105 percent, with a participation of 41%. He shared a preliminary drawing of the building.


Relay for Life Dr. Allen lauded HCC employee efforts to support the local Relay for Life campaign. There is a Dairy Queen Night today, and other fund raisers have been held.

Workforce Solutions At Dr. Allen’s request, Carol Kirves reported on Workforce initiatives.

Workplace Ethics Project – In response to industry concerns about employee soft skills, Workforce Solutions surveyed plants in the college’s three-county service area. The college’s Professional Development Committee is planning opportunities to share best practices in the Fall 2015 semester

Workforce Solutions offers a CDL class, which has trained more than 200 students. They are now looking at offering a welding program in the same way. They have approvals in place and there is interest in the program, and they are looking forward to growing that program.

Ms. Kirves distributed information flyers about Workforce programs and the summer youth camps (Kids in College Can Soar).

Campus Wellness Dr. Allen commended the college Health and Wellness Committee, which has coordinated several wellness projects for employees.

Global Culture There have been a number of global culture activities on campus, including African drummers, a Jamaican barbed wire artist exhibiting on campus, and a visiting Buddhist monk.

End of Year Bash The student End of Year Bash was held on April 30. Staff and faculty members participated in a flash mob dance as part of the fun.

Awards and Retirements

Dr. Allen announced Outstanding Faculty and Staff award winners, who will be honored at the KCTCS New Horizons Conference:

Larissa Horn, StaffDr. Karen Dougherty, Faculty Dr. Alissa Young, Administrator

Outstanding Student Awards went to Brittany Robison and Nathan Phelps. They will be honored at a KCTCS luncheon during the New Horizons Conference.

Retiring from HCC this year are faculty members Don Hoover (39.5 years) and Frank Montgomery (24 years).

Commencement 2015 HCC’s 49th Commencement ceremony takes place tomorrow evening, May 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. Board members are invited to attend the reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Convention Center.


Aviation Partnership HCC will partner with Unified Business Technologies (UBT), the company managing the Hopkinsville Airport, to develop and offer aviation programs. They will begin with aviation and then develop an aviation maintenance program. Dr. Young reported that the local Curriculum Review Committee has reviewed the first five courses and, after further revision, will approve those and request approval to pilot the program in Fall 2015.

KCTCS Board of Regents Meeting

HCC will host the KCTCS Board of Regents meetings June 10-12, 2015. There will be a community breakfast reception on Friday, June 12, at 8:00 a.m. Board members will receive invitations.

Internationalization of HCC

Dr. Allen shared highlights from his presentation on Internalization of HCC on Shrinking Budgets, which he presented at a meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). He noted that colleges need to make sure that students understand the global economy they will work in.

HCC President Evaluation DiscussionChair John Rittenhouse explained the process for the Board of Directors evaluation of the college president this year. A Board of Directors committee was formed, chaired by Mr. Ted Wilson, and including Mr. Gary Logan and Ms. Melissa Stevenson. They were given guidelines, but could decide which areas to address. The committee issued a report to Chair Rittenhouse, which he discussed with Dr. Allen. The report will be sent to Dr. Jay Box, KCTCS President.Mr. Rittenhouse reported that there were no negatives in the evaluation and that the Board asks that Dr. Allen continue to promote the college internally and externally. Mr. Eston Glover commended Dr. Allen’s visibility and willingness to take on new projects, noting that he represents the college in the community. Mr. Glover also commended the interview committee on their selection of Dr. Allen as HCC President.

Dr. Allen said that he is proud of his Cabinet members and of the HCC faculty and staff. They are the reason for the college’s success through the years.

Other BusinessMr. Logan urged Board members to donate to the BuildSmart campaign and noted that there is an opportunity to make a multi-year pledge. Mr. Rittenhouse asked that Board members be prepared to discuss and advocate for the project when they get questions in the community.

Mr. Ted Wilson expressed his appreciation for working with the Board of Directors members for the last six years. He acknowledged two faculty members who will be retiring—Mr. Don Hoover after 39 years and Mr. Frank Montgomery after 24 years—and noted that the college will be losing knowledge and experience with these retirements.


AdjournmentThe meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. CDT.

September 24, 2015 SIGNED COPY ON FILE Date Approved by Board of Directors

Chair, Hopkinsville Community College Board of Directors

SIGNED COPY ON FILESecretary, Hopkinsville Community College Board of Directors

SIGNED COPY ON FILEJay S. Allen, Ph.D. President/CEOHopkinsville Community College

MINUTESHopkinsville Community College Board of Directors Of the Kentucky Community and Technical System

September 24, 2015

Board Members Present:Mr. Philip BackMs. LaTarrah Dené Burton Ms. Jackie JonesMr. Gary Logan

Mr. John RittenhouseMs. Melissa Stevenson Ms. Shelly C. Tilley Ms. Peggy Bozarth

Board Members Absent:Mr. Eston GloverMr. Charles Turner

Guests Present:Hopkinsville Community College Dr. Jay Allen Mr. Bill Bessette Yvette Eastham Mr. Jeff Horton Ms. Carol Kirves Ms. Allisha Lee Dr. Sara Phillips Dr. Alissa Young Ms. Rena YoungMs. Cheryle Dymek

The Hopkinsville Community college Board of Directors met in regular session on Thursday, September 25, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. (CDT) in room 103 in the Administration Building at Hopkinsville Community College.

Vice Chair Gary Logan called the meeting to order. Mr. Rittenhouse arrived and chaired the meeting.

IntroductionsHCC President Dr. Jay Allen introduced Ms. LaTarrah Dené Burton, the new student representative on the Board of Directors.

Mr. Jeff Horton introduced Mr. Bill Bessette, the new Operations Manager, Safety and Security, at HCC.

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September 24, 2015

Dr. Allen introduced Ms. Peggy Bozarth, the new HCC faculty representative on the Board. Ms. Bozarth is Division Chair and Program Coordinator for Nursing.

Approval of May 7, 2015 MinutesMOTION: Mr. Back moved that the minutes of the May 7, 2015, meeting be approved as

presented. Ms. Stevenson seconded the motion.


Committee AssignmentsMr. Rittenhouse presented the committee membership list for 2015-2016. Appointments are as follows:

Finance Committee John Rittenhouse Gary LoganPeggy Bozarth Philip BackHCC President (ex officio)

Policy Committee Shelly Tilley Philip Back Melissa StevensonLaTarrah Dené Burton HCC President (ex officio)

Election of OfficersMr. John Rittenhouse was nominated to serve as Chair; Mr. Gary Logan was nominated to serve as Vice Chair, and Ms. Jackie Jones was nominated to serve as Secretary

MOTION: Mr. Back moved that nominations cease and that the members nominated be elected by acclamation. Ms. Tilley seconded the motion.


Proposed Meeting ScheduleA proposed schedule of meeting dates was presented to the Board. Dr. Allen explained that the January meeting date was scheduled to accommodate the college and KCTCS strategic planning timelines.

MOTION: Mr. Logan moved that the schedule of meeting dates be approved as presented.Ms. Bozarth seconded the motion.

VOTE: The motion passed unanimously and the schedule of meetings was established as follows:

Thursday, September 24, 2015 4:00 p.m. (Annual Meeting)Thursday, November 19, 2015 4:00 p.m.Thursday, January 21, 2016 4:00 p.m.May , 2016 (Date to be determined depending on

KCTCS budget process.)


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Strategic Planning DiscussionDr. Sara Phillips reported that the next Strategic Plan for KCTCS and for Hopkinsville Community College will be for 2016 through 2022. She noted that KCTCS President Dr. Jay Box came to HCC for discussions with internal and external stakeholders for the KCTCS strategic plan. For the college plan, listening sessions were held on both the Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell campuses. The college is currently in the process of development HCC’s goals. The aim is to have a college Strategic Plan ready to present to the HCC Board of Directors at the January 2016 meeting in order to submit an approved plan to KCTCS by February 1, 2016.

Dr. Phillips distributed a handout with the listening session questions and invited Board of Directors members to provide input.

Approval of Hopkinsville Community College Mission StatementDr. Sarah Phillips reported that the college Institutional Effectiveness Council voted unanimously to submit the current Mission Statement for renewal. The Cabinet approved, and the current Mission Statement renewal was approved by a vote by faculty and staff.

Dr. Jay Allen addressed the Mission Statement approval process. The college Mission Statement must be submitted to the KCTCS Board of Regents for approval every three years, and the December 2015 Board of Regents meeting is the scheduled submission date. Since the Mission Statement will be reviewed in depth during the Strategic Plan development process, the college Institutional Effectiveness Council voted renew the current Mission Statement.

MOTION: Mr. Gary Logan moved that the HCC Board of Directors approval the renewal of the Hopkinsville Community College Mission Statement as presented. Mr. Back seconded the motion.


Enrollment ReportDr. Allen requested that the Enrollment Report precede the Finance Report and Board members agreed. Dr. Allen reported that as of Friday, September 18, HCC enrollment was down 10.2% FTE and 10.8% Headcount. He noted that there is still an October term at Fort Campbell. That enrollment will not turn around the decrease completely, but it will help. Enrollment is currently up in recent high school graduates. However, enrollment is still coming down from significant gains several years ago due to the enrollment of displaced workers during the recession. Spring registration starts October 1. In response to a question from Board members, Dr. Allen reported that enrollment is down at most other colleges and that unemployment is down across the state.

Budget ReportMr. Jeff Horton reported that the revenue estimate for Fall 2016 is $3,730,000, which is a$350,000 shortfall from the budgeted revenue of $4,279,000. Spring revenue will probably follow the fall trend. The college is working on a plan for changes to offset the shortfall, including a 15% reduction in departmental budgets, review of contracts being renewed, cuts in energy usage, and review of positions in light of resignations and retirements. It was noted that the largest portion of the budget is personnel costs.


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President’s ReportDr. Jay Allen reported on college issues and events.

HCC 50th Anniversary Kick- off Breakfast and Back-to- School Bash

The September 1 50the Anniversary breakfast was a tremendous event with great speakers. Dr. Allen expressed thanks to Yvette Eastham, Rena Young, Teresa Barnes, and the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee for their work to make this a special day.

Rotary Clubs from Cadiz and Hopkinsville attended the Back-to- School Bash and had photos taken with Rotary Scholars students. The event include music, food, and student club information booths. The college will continue to hold 50th Anniversary connected events throughout the academic year.

Guest Speaker – October 20 Dr. Inge Auerbacher, a Holocaust survivor, will be a guest speaker at HCC on October 20, 2015. She will give a lecture on the Hopkinsville campus at 11:00 a.m. and will speak at the Fort Campbell campus at 2:30 p.m. Students and community members are invited to attend.

Nursing NCLEX Pass Rate The Practical Nursing Program had a 100% pass rate for 2015 with all students having taken the exam.

The Registered Nursing Program pass rate was 88% for 2015 on the first attempt. All have passed on the second attempt. One student has not tested at this time.

Todd County Career Path Institute

There has been great progress to date on the building construction, with an estimated completion date in late December 2015. HCC will teach Industrial Maintenance and Welding as dual enrollment for Todd County high school students. A full welding program will be offered in the afternoon and evening. There will be a 16-bay welding station. Industrial Maintenance will also be offered in the afternoon and evening along with the use of two computer classrooms.

BuildSmart Progress HCC’s BuildSmart campaign is still making significant progress. 100% of the HCC Board of Directors have supported this effort. On October 13, there will be a “Cocktails & Capital” event at the Hopkinsville Country Club hosted by Eston Glover and Terri Henderson, BuildSmart Committee co-chairs.

Title IX – It’s on Us Campaign

Currently all employees are going through an online training program as a result of the Violence Against Women Act in an effort to better educate our college community about the dangers of sexual assault in the college setting and how to properly respond when a situation is reported or observed. The training is required of all employees. Student training will roll out next week.


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Questions regarding Title IX or prohibited sexual misconduct may be referred to our Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Jason Warren, for students and to the HR Director, Yvonne Glasman, for employees.

Gates Foundation Regional Innovation Roundtable Sessions.

HCC has invited a number of community leaders to our region’s session in Bowling Green on Wednesday, October 7. This is about the region, not the College. HCC, along with KCTCS, will use the synthesized dialogue in our strategic planning process. The two main questions to be considered are:1. What should stakeholders in the region change or stop doing?2. What should we create or innovate to achieve our desired

future?

There will be a regional report and a statewide summary.

HCC Strategic Planning The Board of Directors was asked to approve the HCC Mission Statement today in order to submit it to the KCTCS Board of Regents in December. By February 1, 2016, the College Board of Directors must approve the HCC Vision, Values and Goals that align with those of KCTCS. By June 30, 2016, the College Board of Directors must approve the College Strategic Plan with Performance Measures and Targets. This will be presented at the May 2016 meeting. The college process will align with the KCTCS Board of Regents timeline for the KCTCS Strategic Plan. HCC will email a link to a survey form to complete if you choose to do so.

Solar Eclipse Partnerships There will be a full solar eclipse in August 2017. HCC is developing partnerships for presentations on campus, and more information will be presented as we approach the eclipse date.

College Board of Directors Workshop – October 23

College Presidents meet on Thursday, October 22, the day before the Board workshop. Dr. Allen suggested that the Hopkinsville Community College attendees get together for dinner that evening if arriving in Lexington early enough to do so. Please let the HCC President’s Office know whether you will be arriving in Lexington, KY, in time to go to dinner.

HCC Foundation Golf Tournament

The 25th Annual Mike Foster Golf Scramble hosted by the HCC Foundation, Inc., will be held October 2 at the Hopkinsville Golf and Country Club. Please let us know if you can help with recruiting hole sponsors or teams.

HCC Foundation Gala Auction

The HCC Foundation, Inc. will host its annual Gala Auction fundraiser on November 6, 2015, at the James E. Bruce, Jr. Convention Center. At this event, the college will honor the Mayor and City Council and the Christian County Fiscal Court.

Workforce Solutions Data Ms. Carol Kirves, Chief, Community, Workforce and Economic Development, distributed a handout and explained data for the


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college Workforce Solutions data. Ms. Kirves noted that last year, the department started tracking work done by the Adult Agriculture program and that is now reflected in the non-credit numbers.

Board Evaluation of College President

Dr. Allen introduced the form which will be used in the Board of Directors evaluation of the College President in May 2016.

Retirement Announcement Dr. Allen informed the Board of Directors that Ms. Cheryle Dymek, Executive Administrative Assistant in the HCC President’s office, will be retiring at the end of December 2015.

AdjournmentThe meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. CDT.

December 10, 2015 Signed Copy of File Date Approved by Board of Directors


Signed Copy of FileSecretary, Hopkinsville Community College Board of Directors

Signed Copy of FileJay S. Allen, Ph.D. President/CEOHopkinsville Community College

MINUTESHopkinsville Community College Board of Directors Of the Kentucky Community and Technical System

December 10, 2015

Board Members Present:Mr. Philip Back Mr. John RittenhouseMs. LaTarrah Dené Burton Ms. Melissa StevensonMs. Jackie Jones Ms. Peggy BozarthMr. Gary Logan

Board Members Absent:Mr. Eston Glover Ms. Shelly C. Tilley Mr. Charles Turner

Guests Present:Hopkinsville Community College Dr. Jay AllenMs. Yvette Eastham Ms. Carol Kirves Ms. Allisha LeeDr. Alissa Young Dr. Jason Warren Ms. Lena Wann

The Hopkinsville Community College Board of Directors met in regular session on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 4pm (CDT) in room 103 of the Administration Building at Hopkinsville Community College.

Chair John Rittenhouse called the meeting to order at 5pm and chaired the meeting.

Approval of minutes from September 24, 2015 MinutesMOTION: Mr. Logan moved that the minutes for September 24, 2015 be approved with one

correction, date in first paragraph be September 24th. Ms. Stevenson seconded the motion.

VOTE: The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

Strategic Plan DiscussionDr. Allen advised that the Strategic Plan is for 2016 through 2022. The Institutional Effectiveness Committee, faculty, and staff have been involved in listening sessions. The plan will be presented to the HCC Board of Directors in January 2016; on to the KCTCS Board of Regents in March 2016. The KCTCS Goals are pretty much in place, taking the word “transfer” away and replacing with “pathways” which explains the many areas we are involved with.

HCC Mission StatementOur Mission Statement did not change. It has already been approved by this board and was approved by the KCTCS Board of Regents last week.

HCC Vision and ValuesThis is still in draft form and work will continue.

HCC Strategic Plan GoalsThese will be sent to HCC Board members for review by Survey Monkey.

Dr. Allen reviewed the HCC goals and the areas that each goal will cover.

Financial ReportDr. Allen advised that all departments received a 15% cut this fall, projected savings from salaries as result of retirements and positions not being filled is $293,000. Fall and spring down $388,000 &$300,000. We project that summer will show a small gain. We do not have totals on Learn on Demand or from Workforce Area. A negative $253,000 is projected for the year with enrollment down 12%.

Enrollment ReportDr. Jason Warren reported as of October 31st, enrollment on main campus down 12.3%, Ft. Campbell Campus 13.2% with overall of 12.6%. We do well with high school students, active duty military and veterans. There is a drop in military families and the area of adults 25 and older is an area that is very low. FTE on main campus is down 13.4%; at Ft. Campbell campus 14.9%. High school enrollment is down about 7% but the high schools offer great opportunity for new students. Rotary scholarships began in 2012, 157 of these presently on campus, 104 of this number are new students.

President’s ReportDr. Jay Allen reported on issues and events.

Balloon Launch The second balloon launch went very well. The 50th Anniversary t-shirt was the center piece.

HCC Board Workshop Dr. Allen reviewed with the Board the results of the rating given by those who attended this workshop on October 23.

Award to faculty Dr. Allen was able to present Julia Laffoon-Jackson with an out-standing Education Award. Julia does an outstanding job with her students in English.

BuildSmart Progress We are moving along with 80% of our goal meet. A CDBG grant of $500,000 as a direct gift to BuildSmart from Christian and Trigg counties with a letter of support from Todd county has been received.

Legislative Breakfast This event was held on December 2nd with 50 in attendance. It went very well. We know that John Tilley has been appointed to the Justice Cabinet, State of Kentucky.

Personnel matters Cheryle Dymek, Executive Administration Assistant, is retiring December 31, 2015. Lena Wann, part-time Administrative Assistant, has resigned effective December 31. Janice Jones will be coming as Executive Administrative Assistant on January 4, 2016. Janice has worked in our Nursing area some years back which we feel gives her a great advantage for this position.

Dr. Phillips has done recent research about HCC, some of this information follows.HCC is 11th in size of the KCTCS colleges HCC is 16th in fundingHCC is 8th in awarding overall Associate Degrees HCC serves the largest number of militaryHCC is #11 in “Best for Vets” listHCC hosted Dr. Auerbacher, a Holocaust survivor on Oct. 20th which was received very wellHCC Workforce has served 6,000 in the KICKS programHCC has students who have moved into the workforce and done really well. For example, Eugene Poole works in Washington, D.C and will be in charge of the upcoming inaugural. He has also done architectural work in the D.C. area.HCC can be proud of its progress over the past 50 years and our progress should continue in the next 50 years.

Other business Ms. Bozarth reminded us that the pinning ceremony for the nursing students is today at 2 pm in the AUD Building.

Chair Rittenhouse expressed his thanks for the work being accomplished with the reduced budget cuts.

AdjournmentThe meeting was adjourned at 5:01pm. CDT.

January 21, 2016 SIGNED COPY ON FILE Date Approved by Board of Directors


SIGNED COPY ON FILESecretary, Hopkinsville Community College Board of Directors

SIGNED COPY ON FILEJay S. Allen, Ph.D. President/CEOHopkinsville Community College

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