SACJTC November 2000 NewsletterAllen Edwards, Editor Volume 34, Number 2 |
I hope you have been bombarded of late with reminders about the new date for the annual business meeting and luncheon of SACJTC. This overkill was necessary because the association has departed from a long-held tradition and has moved its annual business meeting and luncheon to Tuesday, December 5, from noon until 1:30 p.m. Your board of directors made this change to support the Commission on Colleges in its desire to create an entire "day for presidents" on December 4. Please be assured, however, that we have adapted to this change and created a program that I think you will find both informative and interesting. You are aware that a massive project is under way within the Commission on Colleges to revisit the Criteria for Accreditation and make appropriate changes to the document that determines our reaffirmation of accreditation. This is an issue that affects us on a continuing basis.
To provide you the best possible information about this work, SACJTC will present Dr. Tom Corts as the keynote speaker on December 5. Dr. Corts is the president of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and is chairing the project. He will be able to provide us the latest information concerning the work of the task force and has also agreed to take your questions. As you will note from above, we have squeezed an extra 15 minutes into the luncheon this year, and we hope that allows a significant number of questions for Dr. Corts.
Remember that you can register for the business meeting and luncheon by checkoff on your SACS registration form or you can obtain tickets from your state representative on the board. A very limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
Please continue to support the activities of SACJTC—the representative body within SACS for two-year institutions.
Sincerely,
Marshall W. Smith
SACJTC President, 2000
Tickets for the upcoming annual meeting can be purchased for $25 from any member of the Executive Committee or the Board of Directors or can be included in your SACS convention registration.
| PRESIDING | Dr. Marshall W. Smith President, SACJTC President, John Tyler Community College Chester, Virginia |
| WELCOME | Dr. Smith |
| INVOCATION | Dr. Allen G. Edwards Editor, SACJTC President, Pellissippi State Technical Community College Knoxville, Tennessee |
| BUSINESS SESSION | Dr. Smith Financial Report Election of Board Members and Officers |
| INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER | Dr. Stafford L. Thompson Board Member, SACJTC President, Enterprise State Junior College Enterprise, Alabama |
| KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Dr. Thomas E. Corts "Report on the Criteria Review Project" President, Samford University Birmingham, Alabama |
| DOOR PRIZES | Dr. G. Edward Hughes Vice President, SACJTC President, Hazard Community College Hazard, Kentucky |
Present: Dorothy Lord (Georgia), President; Julius Brown (Alabama), Vice President; Allen Edwards (Tennessee), Editor; David Cole (Mississippi); Cuyler Dunbar (North Carolina); Ed Hughes (Kentucky); Terry Kelly (Louisiana); John Pickelman (Texas); Bob McSpadden (Florida); and Marshall Smith (Virginia), Secretary/Treasurer
Absent: Jim Hudgins (South Carolina), Past President
The fall meeting of the board of the Southern Association of Community, Junior, and Technical Colleges was conducted on December 5, 1999, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. President Dorothy Lord called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. A quorum was present.
After review, Ed Hughes moved, Julius Brown seconded, and the board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 1999 board meeting.
Marshall Smith presented the Treasurer's Report (see p. 4). The membership of the association stands at 260 institutions for the current year, thus surpassing the approved goal of 250. He complimented the board on the hard work undertaken to secure the 260 total. The investment report, which shows an increase in value of $1,029.09 over the past 12 months, to a new total of $23,990.05, was discussed. Four certificates of deposit are presently registered with Crestar Bank of Richmond (soon to become SunTrust). He noted that the approval to create a fifth certificate of deposit was not actuated because of earlier uncertainty with the number of corporate sponsorships. General financial notes were discussed. It was noted that the final number of corporate sponsorships, seven, exceeded the anticipated revenue by $500 ($6,000 budgeted to $6,500 pledged). It was also noted that not all the revenue from pledged sponsorships was yet in hand. The following sponsorships had been obtained: NCDS/Atlanta (paid), American College Testing (pledged), Follett Higher Education Group (paid), Sodexho Marriott Services (paid), Gilbane (paid), Wallace's College Bookstores (paid), and the Clement Group (paid). David Cole moved, Terry Kelly seconded, and the board voted unanimously to approve the Treasurer's Report.
President Lord began a discussion of ideas for service to the membership. John Pickelman suggested the association sponsor a speaker at AACC, and several board members endorsed the concept. During this discussion, Executive Director Jim Rogers of the Commission on Colleges and Associate Executive Director Carol Hollins entered the meeting.
Jim Rogers discussed the annual SACJTC luncheon and asked the board to consider other alternatives. He noted that SACJTC was the only affiliate organization of the commission that was permitted to schedule a meal. He noted that the Executive Council of the commission had earlier, on request by John Pickelman and Marshall Smith, rescheduled the presidents' meal for the commission (to a breakfast format) so that SACJTC might retain its luncheon format. He indicated that the Executive Council was considering a "presidents' day" at the annual meeting and that the luncheon slot would be a prime time for all commission presidents to meet. Several board members pointed out that SACJTC had been conducting an annual luncheon on Monday for almost 40 years. Jim Rogers agreed. David Cole noted that SACJTC had its annual meeting only because the commission annual meeting exists. Other board members noted that SACJTC, as an affiliate group, was clearly dependent on the good wishes of the commission for the ease with which it historically scheduled activities. The board agreed by consensus to examine the idea further. Jim Rogers expressed appreciation to the board for its consideration and for the many services provided the commission by two-year presidents. He and Dr. Hollins then left the meeting.
The discussion continued, with conversation centering on other possibilities for the luncheon, including either Sunday or Tuesday. The concept of a breakfast meeting was rejected. President Lord agreed to a straw poll of the attendees at the upcoming luncheon to gain additional information. Ed Hughes then moved, Julius Brown seconded, and the board unanimously agreed to endorse the concept of a "presidents' day" at the annual meeting and to acknowledge the necessity of rescheduling the luncheon day.
After discussion, the board, by consensus, directed President Lord to write David Pierce of AACC opposing the idea of two-year institutions' offering four-year degrees. President Lord noted that the new president would inherit this responsibility.
After discussion, Bob McSpadden moved, John Pickelman seconded, and the board voted unanimously to accept the favorable report of the Audit Committee. Editor Allen Edwards then presented the report of his activities. He circulated an Editor's Report, which noted the printing of two newsletters for the year. He also included in the report the results of a survey he had conducted among member presidents about contemporary issues. He indicated that he would write an occasional paper in February outlining the results of the questionnaire.
In Jim Hudgins' absence, Cuyler Dunbar presented the report of the Nominating Committee. For vacant board slots, the following individuals were proposed: Terry Kelly, for a full term to represent Louisiana; Steve Thornburg, to represent North Carolina; Dan Terhune, to represent South Carolina; and Stafford Thompson, to represent Alabama. Terry Kelly is the chancellor of Delgado Community College, and Steve Thornburg is the president of Cleveland Community College; Dan Terhune is the president of Spartanburg Technical College and Stafford Thompson is the president of Enterprise State Junior College. Prior to indicating the officer proposals, Cuyler, Dunbar noted the decision by Julius Brown to take early retirement in Alabama, thus precluding his moving to the presidency of the association and also creating a board vacancy for Alabama representation. The following officers were nominated: Marshall Smith, president; Ed Hughes, vice president/ president-elect; David Cole, secretary-treasurer; and Allen Edwards, editor. Dorothy Lord automatically becomes the past president and continues one additional year in service. Bob McSpadden moved, Allen Edwards seconded, and the board voted unanimously to approve the proposed slate and submit it to the membership for action at the annual business meeting/luncheon.
Julius Brown complimented President Lord on her written tribute to George Autry. A discussion was held as to possible ways to honor George Autry's memory. The board agreed to continue this discussion at the spring meeting.
It was noted that the spring meeting of the board would be held in conjunction with the annual meeting of AACC, scheduled in 2000 for Washington, D.C. Marshall Smith then discussed board responsibilities for the annual luncheon. Board members volunteered to work the sale table, the door, the door prizes, and the sponsors. It was agreed that door prize winners would be drawn during the luncheon itself. Julius Brown had earlier accepted the responsibility of introducing the speaker, Dr. David L. Dodson, the new president (having succeeded George Autry) of MDC. His topic will be "State of the South: Emerging Issues and Opportunities."
President Lord adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marshall Smith
Secretary/Treasurer
Officers of the Association—2000EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENTDr. Marshall W. Smith, President John Tyler Community College 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester, VA 23831-5316 Telephone: (804) 796-4020 Fax: (804) 796-4364 E-mail: msmith@jt.cc.va.us VICE PRESIDENT Dr. G. Edward Hughes, President Hazard Community College One Community College Dr. Hazard, KY 41701 Telephone: (606) 436-5721 Ext. 304 Fax: (606) 439-2988 E-mail: ccshaz@pop.uky.edu SECRETARY/TREASURER Vacant PAST PRESIDENT Dr. Dorothy L. Lord, President Coastal Georgia Community College 3700 Altama Ave. Brunswick, GA 31520-3644 Telephone: (912) 264-7201 Fax: (912) 262-3282 E-mail: dllord@bc9000.bc.peachnet.edu EDITOR Dr. Allen G. Edwards, President Pellissippi State Technical Community College P. O. Box 22990 Knoxville, TN 37933-0990 Telephone: (865) 694-6616 Fax: (865) 694-6435 E-mail: aedwards@pstcc.cc.tn.us |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLASS OF 2000 Dr. Robert L. McSpadden, President Gulf Coast Community College 5230 W. Highway 98 Panama City, FL 32401 Telephone: (850) 872-3800 Fax: (850) 747-3228 E-mail: rmcspadden@ccmail.gc.cc.fl.us Dr. Howell Garner, President Copiah-Lincoln Community College P.O. Box 457 Wesson, MS 39191 Telephone: (601) 643-8300 Fax: (601) 643-8213 E-mail: howell.garner@colin.cc.ms.us CLASS OF 2001 Dr. John Pickelman, Chancellor North Harris Montgomery Community College District 250 N. Sam Houston Parkway East Houston, TX 77060 Telephone: (281) 260-3515 Fax: (281) 260-3570 E-mail: john@nhmccd.edu CLASS OF 2002 Dr. J. Terence Kelly, Chancellor Delgado Community College 501 City Park Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119-4399 Telephone: (504) 483-4085 Fax: (504) 483-4088 E-mail: tkelly@dcc.edu Dr. L. Steve Thornburg, President Cleveland Community College 137 S. Post Rd. Shelby, NC 28152-6296 Telephone: (704) 484-4004 Fax: (704) 484-4036 E-mail: thornburg@cleveland.cc.nc.us Dr. Stafford L. Thompson, President Enterprise State Junior College P.O. Box 1300 Enterprise, AL 36331-1300 Telephone: (334) 347-1157 Fax: (334) 393-6223 E-mail: sthompson@esjc.cc.al.us Dr. Dan L. Terhune, President Spartanburg Technical College P.O. Box 4386 Spartanburg, SC 29305-4386 Telephone: (864) 591-3611 Fax: (864) 591-3608 E-mail: terhuned@spt.tec.sc.us |
| INCOME | 1999 (budget) | 1999 (actual) | 2000 (proposed) |
| 1. Dues @ $50 | $12,500 (250) | $13,000.00 (260) | $12,500 (250) |
| 2. Luncheon tickets @ $25 | 7,500 (300) | 7,425.00 (297) | 7,500 (300) |
| 3. Interest income | 1,200 | 1,341.92 | 1,400 |
| 4. Miscellaneous | -0- | 45.00 | -0- |
| 5. Corporate sponsorships/luncheon | 6,000 | 6,500.00 | 6,000 |
| INCOME TOTAL | $27,200 | $28,311.92 | $27,400 |
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EXPENSES Member services |
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| 1. Newsletter/occasional papers | $4,500 | $2,792.97 | $4,500 |
| 2. Annual luncheon | |||
| Meal | $11,500 | $12,828.50 | $13,000 |
| Speaker | 2,000 | -0- | 2,000 |
| Speaker travel | 1,000 | 215.46 | 1,000 |
| Printing program/tickets | -0- | 578.46 | 600 |
| Miscellaneous | 500 | 283.06 | 500 |
| Services subtotal | $19,500 | $16,698.45 | $21,600 |
| Board of Directors | |||
| 1. Spring meeting travel | $1,000 | $549.38 | $1,000 |
| 2. Spring meeting & expenses | 1,550 | 173.90 | 400 |
| 3. Awards | 100 | 104.50 | 150 |
| 4. SACS dinner meeting | 800 | 794.54 | 850 |
| Board subtotal | $3,450 | $1,622.32 | $2,400 |
| 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 | 400 | 400.00 | 400 |
| 5. Research honorarium | 1,000 | -0- | 1,000 |
| Honoraria subtotal | $3,200 | $2,200.00 | $3,200 |
| Operating expenses | |||
| 1. Postage | $300 | $169.19 | $300 |
| 2. Operating supplies | 550 | 583.20 | 550 |
| 3. Duplicating/printing | 150 | 71.50 | 150 |
| 4. Miscellaneous | 50 | 435.00 | 400 |
| Operating subtotal | $1,050 | $1,258.89 | $1,400 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | $27,200 | $21,779.66 | $28,600 |
| REVENUE/EXPENSES | $6,532.26 | ($1,200) |