Board of Directors Meeting Minutes January 9, 2025 | OCTC

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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes January 9, 2025

OWENSBORO COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
Thursday, January 9, 2025
 Minutes

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Zara Basham, Sharmy Davis, Doug Hoyt, Pat Jones, Jordan Lanham, and CeCe Robinson

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Charles “Buzz” Backstrom, Joan Hayden, and Sofia Stinnett

PRESENTATION

Grae Greer, coordinator and instructor of the Fine Arts-Theatre program, provided an overview of the program and various opportunities available to students. She expressed her gratitude for the internal and external partnerships that contribute to the program’s success. The program provides students with a strong foundation in the performing arts, preparing them for professional career opportunities and transition to four-year institutions.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:52 p.m. (CST) on January 9, 2025. The meeting was held in the Administration Board Room.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chair Hoyt called for a motion to approve the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes which were emailed to the Board.

Motion: CeCe Robinson motioned to approve the minutes from the November 14, 2024, OCTC Board of Directors’ meeting. Zara Basham seconded the motion.

Vote: The November 14, 2024, OCTC Board of Directors’ meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 

NEW BUSINESS

President’s Report

Dr. Williams gave the following report:

  • Spring 2025 enrollment indicates an increase of 8.9% in headcount (261 students) and 10.5% in student credit hours delivered (2,921 credit hours);
  • KCTCS made minor revisions to the Strategic Needs Analysis, which was approved in November by the Board of Directors. Dr. Williams shared those adjustments and noted the increases were minimal and were primarily accounted for due to inflation.
  • Construction began December 16 on the HealthForce Kentucky Innovation Center;
  • The following updates were provided on capital projects:
    • The HVAC project for the Academic Building is complete, and faculty and staff have returned to their offices. 
    • The HVAC for the Campus Center began December 16; those faculty and staff will be relocated to the Advanced Technology Center during the project. 
    • The switch gear replacement has been ordered; the preliminary work began on December 16. 
    • The elevator updates began on December 2 in the Learning Resource Center and the Campus Center.
    • The kitchen renovations on the Main Campus and the sprinkler system installation for the Southeastern Campus are in progress;
  • Due to the inclement weather, the Pathfinder Day was canceled, and the campus was closed; however, remote services were provided. The START Center will be open on Saturday, January 11, to assist with registration;
  • The recommendations of Senate Joint Resolution 179 received unanimous approval from the KCTCS Board of Regents. KCTCS will advocate for SJR 179 recommendations during the Kentucky General Assembly;
  • We are on schedule to meet the March 1 deadline for the submission of our compliance and QEP reports to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;
  • Congratulations to both the Surgical Technology and Nursing programs for receiving the program reaccreditation. Additionally, the Surgical Technology students received a 100% first time certification pass rate, making it the10th consecutive year;
  • Congratulations to Abbi Ruppert, as her art will be featured in the  juried exhibition, In Commonwealth: Kentucky Art, Graft, & Design at Eastern Kentucky University; and 
  • The Radiography Technology program received a $150,000 grant from Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

OLD BUSINESS

Officer Election Information

The election of officers will be deferred due to the expired terms of all Board members, and we are awaiting new appointments.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • The next OCTC Board meeting is Thursday, March 13, 2025.

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Hoyt adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. 

Approved:

Signature on File
Scott Williams, Ph.D.
President

Signature on File
Doug Hoyt, Chair
Chair