Lincoln Land Community College Board of Trustees met Feb. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Lincoln Land Community College, Illinois Community College District #526 was held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 5:15 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room of the main campus with Chairman Rosenthal presiding.
I. Preliminary Matters
A. Roll Call
Members present were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick, Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. Mr. Elmore and Mr. Findley were absent.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Rosenthal asked Dr. Davis to lead the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
C. Adoption of Agenda of the February 26, 2020 Meeting
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-1:
Mr. Gates moved to adopt the agenda of the February 26, 2020 meeting. Dr. Davis seconded.
Upon roll call vote, those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
D. Introductions and Recognitions
Dr. Warren acknowledged the passing of Cinda Edwards, former chair of our Board of Trustees, and her husband, Frank. She was elected to the LLCC Board of Trustees in 2007, rose through the ranks as board secretary, vice chair, and finally chair of the board in 2011. She served as chair for two years, presiding over the opening of the Workforce Careers Center.
E. Hearing of Citizens – None
II. Consent Agenda
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-2:
Dr. Davis moved to:
• approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 2020;
• ratify the disbursements of the bi-monthly checks, E-commerce refunds, ACH and Wire transactions issued during January 2020 and ratify the January 31, 2020
Treasurer’s Report;
• ratify out of state travel for the attached list of employees;
• approve out of state travel for the attached list of employees;
• approve the purchase of two F400 and five F280 Barracuda firewalls hardware and a three-year service agreement from CDW-G in the amount of $62,000;
• ratify the rider agreement with MK Education and the affiliation agreement with Bronson Healthcare Group;
• approve a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewal periods with Cottingham and Butler for insurance consulting services at $55,000 per year;
• ratify the application for the Secretary of State Volunteer Literacy Grant in the amount of $64,976 and the Sangamon County Community Resources Block Grant in the amount of $20,000;
• approve the base bid from Ace Sign Co. in the amount of $213,819 and to establish a project contingency in the amount of $21,000, for an aggregate amount of $234,819 to complete the Main Campus Wayfinding Project at LLCC’s Main Campus;
• move to accept the proposal from Allied Design Consultants Inc. in the amount of $47,338 to provide design services for the Water Infiltration Remediation at the Main Campus and
• approve the Nursing Renovation at Montgomery Hall project and authorizing project to be undertaken as a Foundation funded project.
Mr. Gates seconded.
Upon roll call vote, those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
III. Action Agenda
A. Policies - None
B. Academic Services Division Items
1. Sabbatical Leave Recommendation for 2020-2021
Two (2) faculty members submitted a sabbatical leave request for academic year 2020- 2021. The Sabbatical Leave Committee, composed of tenured faculty members, reviewed the requests and forwarded their review and comments.
Thom Whalen, Professor of Art, requests a sabbatical leave for the Spring 2021 semester. Professor Whalen will embark on a project of conserving, digitally documenting, and promoting LLCC’s permanent art collection. The project provides a unique opportunity for Professor Whalen to practice and hone skills related to conservation, preservation, and gallery/museum presentation of artwork that he will be able to teach future students. This project will provide students, faculty and staff, and the public with improved access to LLCC’s permanent art collection by digitizing each piece and sharing the collection through the web, providing increased opportunities for individuals to engage with and promote LLCC’s visual arts.
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-3:
Ms. Raymond moved to approve the sabbatical leave for Thom Whalen for Spring Semester 2021. Dr. Davis seconded.
Upon roll call vote, those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
2. Summary of Curriculum Changes for 2020-2021 Catalog
The following curriculum changes were recommended for approval by following the College’s curriculum development process. Recommended changes include curriculum changes at the course level, including the development of new courses, revision of existing courses, and withdrawal of courses from the College’s offerings. Changes are also recommended at the curriculum/program level, including the development of new curriculum/program, revision of existing curriculum/program, and reactivation of previously withdrawn curriculum/program.
New Courses
AGR 205, ART 107, ART 108, AUT 102, AUT 210, CLA 260, CMA 101, CMA 111, CMA 121, CMA 131, DMS 101, DMS 102, DMS 103, DMS 104, DMS 105, DMS 106, DMS 107, DMS 108, DMS 109, DMS 200, DMS 201, DMS 202, DMS 203, DMS 204, DMS 205, ESS 244, GEO 103
Revised Courses
ABM 118, ABM 207, ACC 104, ACC 105, ACT 124, ACT 134, ACT 234, AGR 109, ARH 101, ARH 103, ARH 105, ARH 107, ARH 201, ARH 202, ARH 204, ARH 206, ARH 207, ART 111, ART 112, ART 116, AUT 207, CAD 153, CPC 115, CPC 170, CPC 175, CSC 115, CSC 175, CSC 176, DME 140, DME 160, HIS 299, HLT 109, MAT 105, OTA 105, PHY 202, PHY 203, SGT 101, SGT 105, SGT 108, SGT 112, SGT 200, SGT 201, SGT 202, SGT 203, SGT 204, SGT 205
Withdrawn Courses
ACC 108, ACT 100, APS 180, ART 106, AUT 115, AUT 145, CAD 154, CAD 156, CAD 210, CAD 222, ELM 111, ELM 112, TES 207, WIT 210
New Curriculum/Program
Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA), CNA to Clinical Medical Assistant Bridge (CMA), Computer Aided Drafting Technician (CAD), Diagnostic Medical Sonography- Certificate of Achievement, General Education Core Curriculum (GECC)
Revised Curriculum/Programs
AA Architecture (ACT), AA in Digital Media Design (AAD), AAS Architecture and Construction Technology (ACT), Accounting Specialist (ACC), Agriculture (AAD), Agri- Business Management (ABM), Associate in Applied Science Graphic Design Technology (ART), Associate in Arts Art (AAD), Associate in Fine Arts Studio Arts (AFA), Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science (AUT), Business (BUS), CA Architecture and Construction (ACT), CC Computer Aided Drafting Technician (CAD), Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technician (202), Computer Admin. CA (CPC), Computer Information Systems (AA.CSCI), Computer Systems AAS (CPC), Cybersecurity CA (CNC), Digital App Design and Development Certificate of Achievement (DAP), Digital Multimedia Design Certificate of Achievement (CMM), Digital Web Design and Development Certificate of Achievement (DWD), Entrepreneurship (BUS), Helpdesk.CC (CNC), Horticulture (HRT), Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA), Precision Agronomy Fertilizer (ABM), Office Professional (AOP), Screen Graphics Certificate of Completion (ART), Secured Software Programming. AAS (CPC), Surgical Technology (SGT)
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-4:
Ms. Raymond moved to approve the 2020-2021 curriculum updates to catalog. Mr. Fulgenzi seconded.
Upon roll call vote, those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
C. Student Services Division Items - None D. Administrative Services Division Items
1. Variable Tuition Rate
Procedures under Board Policy 5.14, Tuition and Fee Rates/Payment allow for tuition and fees to be assessed for specific courses and special services. In 2007, the LLCC Board of Trustees adopted a variable tuition rate for programs with high costs of delivery. Accordingly, the following additional per credit hour variable tuition amount is proposed. This amount is in addition to the standard tuition rate.
For the newly established Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses, we are proposing a variable tuition rate of 2.0 times the standard tuition rate for all DMS courses beginning Fall 2020. This rate is consistent with all the health professions programs.
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-5:
Mr. Gates moved to include a variable tuition rate for Diagnostic Medical Sonography beginning Fall 2020 semester. Dr. Davis seconded.
Upon roll call vote, those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
E. Information Technology Items – None
F. Executive Division Items – None IV. Information Items
A. Staff Reports
1. Academic Services - None
2. Student Services – None
3. Administrative Services
a. Position Vacancies and Hires - This item has been updated.
b. Construction Progress Updates
c. Monthly Financial Report
4. Information Technology – None
5. Executive Division
a. Review of Agenda Master Calendar
B. President’s Report
We announced a new nursing education partnership last week at a press conference. With $6.1 million in support from Memorial Health System, we will expand our nursing program to accept 90 additional nursing students each year, 215 new nursing students annually. This effort will provide our region with more nurses to meet the nursing shortage. To accommodate the growth in our nursing program, we will renovate the west wing of Montgomery Hall and add state-of-the-art simulation labs, equipment and additional faculty and staff. We have received local, state and national press coverage of this announcement, even a mention by Rush Limbaugh on his show Monday!
Governor J.B. Pritzker recognized two LLCC students during his budget address last week as he advocated for expansion of MAP grant funding. Brandon Ihlenfeldt, an HVAC student who earned his GED through our Adult Education program, and Lauren Hernandez, a student in the associate degree-nursing program. Both are MAP grant recipients, working and going to school, with families at home, and fine examples of hard work and commitment to better their lives through education.
Twelve LLCC students, led by Dr. Chris McDonald, Professor of Political Science, participated in the 60th annual Midwest Model United Nations in St. Louis Feb. 19-22.
LLCC represented the Republics of Madagascar and Togo. The conference allows students to gain a practical understanding of pressing international issues from a perspective outside of the classroom, and thus broaden their awareness of international politics.
Many events and activities, including a voter registration drive, panel discussion, and presentations, have been held over the past few weeks to commemorate African-American History Month.
Denisse Orriola Guijosa and Travis McCullough were crowned LLCC Homecoming Queen and King at the Homecoming Unity Dance Feb. 22, capping off a week of activities with the theme “Living in Color.”
In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, we hosted the Illinois Freedom Project travelling exhibit in A. Lincoln Commons. Lincoln Home interpretive staff talked to students about Lincoln’s time in Springfield. Outreach Centers also held Lincoln-themed, educational activities.
Phi Theta Kappa teamed up with the Gay-Straight Alliance for Inclusion Day in which students spoke about the importance of inclusion and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community and conducted a donation drive for the Phoenix Center of Springfield.
LLCC put out the call this month for 20 additional students for the Open Door Workforce Equity Initiative, which provides free career training to minority and low-income individuals. The 20 openings are spread over Truck Driver Training, EMT and Central Sterile Service Technician programs. We have received a number of inquiries, and applicants are proceeding through the admittance process.
Michael Phelon, Director of the Open Door and Open Door Workforce Equity Initiative programs, was honored Feb. 20 at the Illinois State Capitol by State Comptroller Susana Mendoza for his efforts to improve the lives of youth.
Patrick Moore, Director of Concurrent Enrollment, and Kyla Kruse, Assistant Director of Public Relations, graduated from Leadership Springfield at a ceremony held Feb. 7.
Spring Campus Visit Day on Feb. 17 was success with more than 470 individuals in attendance over two sessions.
We also welcomed high school guidance counselors, principals, family and consumer sciences teachers to an appreciation luncheon in Bistro Verde late last month. Guests enjoyed delicious dishes prepared by culinary students, listened to presentations and toured the Workforce Careers Center.
Bistro Verde is now open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 23 (with the exception of spring recess, the week of March 9.)
Approximately 280 students from 18 area high schools competed in the 24th annual regional Academic Challenge at LLCC. When not taking their tests, the high achieving students visited exhibits to learn about academic opportunities at LLCC.
LLCC again co-sponsored the Career Connections Expo held at UIS, allowing our students to connect with employers for internships and job opportunities.
The ACCT meeting in Washington DC was a success. We learned of a grant opportunity to help fund a heavy diesel program and a mobile lab.
C. Report from Faculty Senate - None
D. Report from Faculty Association
Mark Roehrs, Faculty Association President, reported that Dr. Chris McDonald, Professor of Political Science, along with several students, participated in the 60th annual Midwest Model United Nations in St. Louis, Feb. 19-22. LLCC represented the Republics of Madagascar and Togo. The conference allows students to gain a practical understanding of pressing international issues from a perspective outside of the classroom, and thus broaden their awareness of international politics.
John Vinzant, Professor of Political Science, will again lead students in the Model Illinois Government meeting at the Old State Capitol this weekend.
Tameka Johnson Tillman, Assistant Professor of English will present her paper, "Cross- Talk between Instructors & Rubrics" at the Conference on College Composition and Communication.
Laurie Lewis-Fritz, Instructor of Music, is the Music Director of the Clinton Area Showboat Theater and Principal Percussionist in the Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra.
Jason Waddell, Professor of Music, has completed course work in Music Business Foundations and Film Composition.
E. Report from Classified Staff - None
F. Report from Professional Staff - None
G. Report from Facilities Services Council – None
H. Chairman’s Report - None
I. Secretary’s Report – None
J. Foundation Report – None
K. Other Board Members’ Reports - None
V. Strategic Discussion
A. Sabbatical Leave Presentation
John Paul Jaramillo, Professor of English, provided a brief presentation associated with the work he completed during his recent sabbatical leave and the connection of it with teaching and learning.
VI. Executive Session
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-6:
Dr. Davis moved to hold an executive session for the purposes of discussing personnel matters, reviewing executive session minutes, faculty tenure and continuing employment, faculty positions and pending/imminent legal matters. Mr. Fulgenzi seconded.
Those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-7:
Mr. Fulgenzi moved to adjourn to open session at 6:32 p.m., seconded by Dr. Davis.
Those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
VII. Actions from Executive Session
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-8
Mr. Fulgenzi moved to approve the attached personnel matters. Dr. Davis seconded.
Upon roll call vote, those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-9:
Mr. Gates moved to approve and release the closed session minutes of the following Board meetings (except portions of such minutes that have been redacted for the reason that the need to maintain confidentiality continues to exist):
Regular Board Meeting, July 24, 2019
Regular Board Meeting, August 28, 2019
Regular Board Meeting, September 25, 2019
Regular Board Meeting, October 23, 2019
Regular Board Meeting, November 20, 2019
Regular Board Meeting, December 16, 2019
Dr. Davis seconded.
Those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Elmore, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-10:
Mr. Gates moved to extend non-disclosure of the recordings of the closed session portion of the Board’s regular meetings set forth below for the reason that the need to maintain confidentiality continues to exist and to authorize and direct the Board Secretary to destroy such recordings on or after the identified dates:
Regular Board Meeting, July 24, 2019 Authorized destruction date – January 25, 2021
Regular Board Meeting, August 28, 2019 Authorized destruction date – March 1, 2021
Regular Board Meeting, September 25, 2019 Authorized destruction date – March 26, 2021
Regular Board Meeting, October 23, 2019 Authorized destruction date – April 24, 2021
Regular Board Meeting, November 20, 2019 Authorized destruction date – May 21, 2021
Regular Board Meeting, December 16, 2019 Authorized destruction date – June 17, 2021
Dr. Davis seconded.
Those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-11:
Dr. Davis moved to grant tenure (continuing status) for the 2020-2021 academic year to Sarah Laurent and Joi Mauk, not to re-employ Sandra Davidson for the 2020-2021 Academic Year, and to re-employ Laura Anderson, Gillian Bauer, Lucinda Caughey, William Cox, Brian Douglas, Andrew Harmon, Bridgette Hudson, Laurie Lewis-Fritz, Teresa Liberati, Stacey Olson, Amanda Peabody, Rihab Sawah, Matthew Schownir, Bailey Shaw, Tom Sidener, Karen Sisk and Laurenn York for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. Ms. Raymond seconded.
Those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
MOTION NO. 02-26-20-12:
Mr. Fulgenzi moved to approve the presented listing of faculty positions for the 2020-2021 academic year. Dr. Davis seconded.
Those members voting aye were Dr. Davis, Mr. Fulgenzi, Mr. Gates, Ms. Kissick (advisory), Ms. Raymond and Mr. Rosenthal. PASSED
VIII. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
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