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Illinois Community College District No. 521 Board of Trustees met Nov. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Rubenacker called the Special Board of Trustees Retreat meeting to order at 9:10 AM in the Four Seasons St. Louis, Laclede Room.

ROLL CALL

Mr. Randy Rubenacker, Chair, called the roll.

Those present were:

Mr. Randall Crocker

Mr. Brian Dorris

Mr. Jeff Jones

Mr. John Kabat

Mr. Randy Rubenacker

Those absent were:

Dr. David Asbery

Mr. Larry Manning

Mr. Colt Henson (Student Trustee)

Others present were:

Mr. Terry Wilkerson, Mrs. Lori Ragland, Mr. Chad Copple, Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Mr. Donnie Millenbine, Mr. John Gulley, Mrs. Jena Jensik, and Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette

A COPY OF ALL HANDOUTS AND SLIDES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

ERP SYSTEM DISCUSSION

Mr. Chad Copple, Associate Vice President of Institutional Outreach, discussed the process up to this point and the need for a new ERP system.

INSTITUTIONAL UPDATES

INSTITUTIONAL OUTREACH & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Mr. Chad Copple, Associate Vice President of Institutional Outreach, gave updates on and outlined future plans for the departments he oversees – IT, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, and Higher Learning Commission.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES & RLC FOUNDATION

Mrs. Cathy DeJarnette, Executive Director – Administrative Services, gave an update on campus events and the Event Center usage over the past year, Human Resources, and the Foundation. There were materials provided and discussion about the Foundations upcoming major fundraising campaign, “The Game Plan”.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & CAMPUS OPERATIONS

Mr Donnie Millenbine, Dean of Facilities Management & Campus Operations, gave an update on campus projects. He discussed completion of the hot and chilled water loop replacement, continued work on the Agronomy Innovation Center, roof work and Allied Health building. He also discussed in-house projects over the past year – Marketplace painting, gym concession area, patio landscaping at Event Center, etc. Donnie also reviewed a proposal to make some personnel structural changes in the Physical Plant department.

FINANCIALS & BUSINESS OFFICE

Mr. John Gulley, Chief Financial Officer, gave a financial update on fund balances, revenues and benefits, credit hours, etc. John also gave a presentation on how the college receives funding from ICCB (Illinois Community College Board). He also proposed new formatting for monthly budget reports to the board.

INSTRUCTIONAL UPDATES

CTE AND STUDENT SUPPORT & GRANTS

Mrs. Kim Wilkerson, Associate Vice President of CTE and Student Support, gave updates on CTE services and personnel as well as an update on grants. She highlighted some equipment the institution has been able to purchase for instruction – mannequins for Allied Health and hybrid trainer for automotive. She also provided a list of all current grants and noted salaries that are paid out of those grants.

ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES

Mr. Henry “Buster” Leeck, Associate Vice President of Academic & Student Services, and Mrs. Jena Jensik, Dean of Enrollment Services, updated the board of trustees on the Arts & Science division, Athletics, Enrollment Services, First Year Experience, etc.

INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

Mrs. Lori Ragland, Vice President of Instruction and Student Affairs, gave a presentation on Fall 2022-degree offerings and the Top 10 CTE program areas.

She discussed continuous improvement initiatives, competency-based education, and the Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy project.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

President Wilkerson presented to the board on succession planning, repurpose of resources and movement in mission (employees and students). He also made the trustees aware of the possible sale of the burn tunnel and smoke stacks. A copy of all handouts and slides are available in the President’s Office.

BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS

Board Chair, Randy Rubenacker, thanked everyone for their time and presentations to the board. He that the board finds value in the updates and appreciates all the hard work and dedication that Terry and his team provide to the college and advised the group to remain vigilant.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, Mr. Crocker made a motion at 4:11 PM to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kabat, all trustees present voiced aye in favor of adjourning.

https://www.rlc.edu/downloads/file/1567-november-2022-special-meeting