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State of the South - 1998 |
On December 7, 1998, the Southern Association of Community, Junior,
and Technical Colleges (SACJTC) will hold its annual meeting and
luncheon in conjunction with the SACS meeting in Atlanta. The
12:30 p.m. luncheon program will be of vital interest. Former
Governor William Winter will summarize the implications of the
recently released report State of the South - 1998 for Southern
Community Colleges.
The report states that an undereducated workforce threatens
the region's progress, with men in particular slipping behind,
confirming the current efforts of SACJTC to determine a cause
of and solution for declining male enrollment. At the same time,
large numbers of unskilled workers, including new immigrants,
are moving into the South, creating more competition for dwindling
blue-collar jobs. The report states, "Too many men, whether
in inner cities or Appalachia, see education as uncool... too
many Southern men see their careers based on their ability to
do certain things-make things, drive things, dig things. The economy,
meanwhile, continues forward for those who have the ability to
think things."
The issues outlined in the report will be on the agenda of Southern
community colleges in the 21st century. You will want to secure
a ticket from your state representative and hear former Governor
Winter's analysis of this study.
Former Governor Winter is regarded in Mississippi as the "education
governor." He led an educational reform initiative before
it became fashionable. He has continued his interest in and support
of educational and economic development projects in the South
(see biography on back page).
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Tickets for the upcoming annual meeting can be purchased for $25 each from any member of the Executive Committee or the Board of Directors.
Presiding Dr. James L. Hudgins
President of SACJTC
President, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina
Welcome Dr. Hudgins
Invocation Dr. Julius Brown
President, Wallace Community College, Selma, Alabama
Business Session Dr. Hudgins
Introduction of Speaker Dr. Dorothy L. Lord
Vice President of SACJTC
President, Coastal Georgia Community College, Brunswick, Georgia
Keynote Address "State of the South - All Shook Up!"
The Honorable William Winter
Former Governor of Mississippi
Chair, MDC Board of Directors
Door Prizes Dr. Marshall W. Smith
Secretary-Treasurer of SACJTC
President, John Tyler Community College, Chester, Virginia
Winter/Spring Board Meeting |
The winter/spring meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Southern Association of Community, Junior, and Technical Colleges
was held during the annual meeting of the American Association
of Community Colleges in Miami Beach, Florida, on Saturday, April
25, 1998. Present were Jim Hudgins, Dorothy Lord, Jack Sasser,
Allen Edwards, Bob McSpadden, Ed Hughes, Cuyler Dunbar, Julius
Brown, Tommy Davis, and Marshall Smith. George Autry was present
as a guest of the Board.
Jim Hudgins called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m. The annual
meeting in New Orleans was discussed. It was noted that attendance
was up at both SACS and SACJTC, and the thought was expressed
that the former may have caused the latter. Jack Sasser had mailed
reminder notices to all member presidents just prior to the annual
meeting; this probably had a positive effect as well.
Marshall Smith presented the membership report, noting that the
250 members matched the budgeted goal exactly. He noted that Texas
and North Carolina had volatile membership lists because of the
number of institutions in both states. He expressed appreciation
to Board members for working hard to bring latecomers into paid
status. The new Board members both requested more detailed membership
information for their respective states.
The lack of a Board member from Louisiana was discussed at some
length. Julius Brown moved, Tommy Davis seconded, and the Board
voted unanimously to direct Jim Hudgins to consult with Jim Callier
and attempt to secure a Board member from that state.
Marshall Smith presented the financial reports. While the Association
is in excellent financial shape, it is not in quite the shape
suggested in New Orleans because reports given there were preliminary
and did not reflect luncheon and meeting costs born at that meeting.
After discussion, Julius Brown moved, Ed Hughes seconded, and
the Board unanimously approved setting a goal of having one year's
average operating expenses in reserve. Travel expenses were discussed,
and it was the consensus of the Board that reimbursements not
claimed by individual Board members would be applied against the
current year's operating expenses. It was noted that conducting
the Board meeting during the AACC annual conference clearly reduced
overall Board expenses.
A lengthy discussion followed concerning expenses associated with
the annual luncheon. It was determined that each Board member
would attempt to secure $1,000 in corporate sponsorships for the
luncheon. Sponsors would be offered all the following perquisites:
(1) the corporate logo could appear in the annual luncheon program,
(2) a representative could attend the meeting and be introduced
during the program, (3) mailing lists could be made available
on request, (4) the corporate logo could appear in the SACJTC
newsletter, and (5) a table with appropriate information could
be set up during the annual luncheon. Julius Brown graciously
offered to coordinate the overall effort to obtain corporate sponsorships.
The proposed budget for 1998-99 was discussed in depth. After
altering of the anticipated revenue for corporate sponsorships
from $5,000 to $10,000, the proposed budget displayed a projected
$1,000 balance at the close of the 1998-99 year. Allen Edwards
moved, Cuyler Dunbar seconded, and the Board voted unanimously
to approve the budget.
Following a suggestion, it was the consensus of the Board that
a summary of Board minutes should appear in the newsletter edition
following the meeting.
Jim Hudgins noted that Dorothy Lord, as SACJTC vice president,
was responsible for the program in Atlanta. Dorothy sought advice
from Board members concerning a possible speaker. A lengthy discussion
followed. George Autry observed that five books that deal with
males in higher education were in various stages of publication.
He noted that the emphasis of SACJTC may now be coming into its
own. He commented that the enormous progress of black females
in higher education has been largely unnoticed. He announced that
a new State of the South report from his firm would be forthcoming
by early summer. He felt that the report would show that the South's
middle class is expanding, but that the gap between rich and poor
is increasing. He emphasized the need for community colleges to
attempt to increase the college enrollment rate of males and the
possibility of SACJTC continuing its efforts in this direction.
A number of possible speakers were then reviewed. After much discussion,
Tommy Davis moved, Bob McSpadden seconded, and the Board voted
unanimously to invite former Governor William Winter (of Mississippi)
to be the speaker at the annual meeting. The need to seek a major
donor to support the program itself was agreed upon although it
was emphasized that individual Board members will still be responsible
for attempting to secure $1,000 in corporate sponsorships for
the luncheon itself. Julius Brown suggested that George Autry
might provide a one-page handout at the annual meeting covering
research current at that time. Jim Hudgins thanked George Autry
for his attendance and his participation.
The Board determined that the number of guaranteed attendees should
be increased by 10 on an experimental basis because of the significant
number of individuals who come to the door of the luncheon and
seek admission. It was also determined that the ticket design
should return to the original, with two perforations and consecutive
numbering. In addition, the tickets should state: "Annual
Meeting and Luncheon" to avoid confusion. After discussion,
it was confirmed that each Board member would be responsible for
one door prize of approximately $50 in value.
Also after discussion, Jack Sasser moved, Dorothy Lord seconded,
and the Board voted unanimously to direct Jim Hudgins to write
Rod Risley, executive director of Phi Theta Kappa, affirming SACJTC's
support for that organization.
The Board discussed the possibilities of offering its assistance
in developing community college leadership programs in the South.
A possible topic might be "Community Colleges as the Land
Grant Institutions of the 21st Century." The Board emphasized
its desire to continue the relationship with George Autry and
MDC. Tommy Davis moved, Cuyler Dunbar seconded, and the Board
voted unanimously to ask George Autry to investigate the possibility
of seeking grant support for such an effort. Tommy Davis offered
to contact Mac Patera, the new president of Mississippi State
University, to offer the Board's support as that institution considers
the initiation of a community college leadership program.
Ed Hughes moved, Jack Sasser seconded, and the Board voted unanimously
to approve the minutes of the December 1997 Board meeting as presented.
Marshall Smith thanked Allen Edwards for preparing the minutes.
Jim Hudgins appointed Jack Sasser, Tommy Davis, and Julius Brown
as the Nominating Committee for 1999 officers and new Board members
for the Class of 2000. He also appointed Ed Hughes and Bob McSpadden
as the Audit Committee for the December 1998 Board meeting.
The Board agreed to conduct the winter/spring meeting for 1999
during the AACC conference on April 7-10, 1999, at the Opryland
Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Board adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
Marshall Smith
Secretary-Treasurer
Junior, and Technical Colleges |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Class of 1998 Dr. Tommy L. Davis Jr., President Class of 1999 Class of 2000 Dr. G. Edward Hughes, President Dr. J. Terence "Terry" Kelly, President |
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INCOME 1997 (budget) 1997 (actual) 1998 (proposed)
1. Dues @$50 $ 12,500 (250) $ 12,500.00 (250) $ 12,500 (250)
2. Luncheon Tickets @$25 5,750 (230) 7,000.00 (280) 6,500 (260)
3. Interest Income 1,000 1,295.57 1,000
4. Miscellaneous 50 -0- -0-
5. Corporate Sponsors-Luncheon 10,000 5,500.00 10,000
TOTAL INCOME $ 29,300 $ 26,295.57 $ 30,000
EXPENSES
Member Services
1. Newsletter/Occasional Papers $ 4,500 $ 2,086.41 $ 4,500
2. Annual Luncheon
Meal 8,000 8,889.27 9,500
Speaker 2,000 2,680.60 2,000
Speaker Travel 800 1,031.00 1,000
Entertainment 150 -0- -0-
Miscellaneous 750 -0- 500
Services Subtotal $ 16,200 $ 14,687.28 $ 17,500
Board of Directors
1. Winter Meeting Travel $ 4,500 $ 3,165.60 $ 4,500
2. Winter Meeting Dinner 600 867.67 800
3. Winter Meeting Expenses 1,575 1,560.40 1,600
4. Awards 150 72.50 100
5. SACS Dinner Meeting 550 573.94 600
Board Subtotal $ 7,375 $ 6,240.11 $ 7,600
Honoraria
1. Editor $ 750 $ 750.00 $ 750
2. Editor Assistant 300 300.00 300
3. Secretary/Treasurer 750 750.00 750
4. Secretary/Treasurer Assistant 300 300.00 300
5. Research Honorarium 2,500 -0- 1,000
Honoraria Subtotal $ 4,600 $ 2,100.00 $ 3,100
Operating Expenses
1. Postage $ 375 $ 112.00 $ 350
2. Operating Supplies 100 174.00 250
3. Duplicating/Printing 250 90.37 150
4. Miscellaneous 50 47.75 50
Operating Subtotal $ 775 $ 424.12 $ 800
Reserve $ 350
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 29,300 $ 23,451.51 $ 29,000
REVENUE/EXPENSES $ -0- $ 2,844.06 $ 1,000