Board of Trustees Meeting

February 14, 2006

SCC Homecoming Next Week

Students, faculty and staff at Shawnee Community College are gearing up for the Homecoming week festivities beginning Feb. 21. Throughout the week, SCC Saints will be encouraged to show their school spirit by participating in dress up days, including pajama day and decade day. Thursday evening will be Kid's Night at the Saints basketball game against West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The week will end with the homecoming games Saturday against Lincoln Land, beginning at 1 p.m. Also on campus Saturday, SCC will be hosting a TRIO day on campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with activities including workshops, speakers and focus groups. The homecoming dance will be at 7 p.m., Saturday night. Sunday, Feb. 26 will be College Goal Sunday, helping potential and current students fill out their FAFSA with the assistance of financial aid representatives beginning at 2 p.m.
Announcements:
Commencement Speaker Announced
Geoffrey Obrzut, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Community College Board, will be the 2006 Commencement ceremony speaker.
SCC Blood Drive Successful
Student Senate sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive Feb. 1. Of the 51 attempted donors, 38 were able to give, with 13 being first-time donors.
Digital Divide Grant Approved
SCC was awarded $34,488 in a Digital Divide Grant to provide computer access to senior citizens. The grant is designed to help the elderly learn about health and wellness issues.
Foundation Update
Plans are under way for the annual Dinner/Auction scheduled for March 11. Tickets are on available now by contacting Jeff Wiggs at 618-634-3349.
Action Items Approved by the Board of Trustees:

• Approved the contract extensions for lawn mowing services.
• Approved the bid for the replacement of five roof-top units.
• Approved the bid to replace security cameras in buildings H, I, J.
• Approved the request for bids on college banking services.
• Approved the replacement of emergency power generator

Personnel Items Approved by the Board of Trustees:

• The ratification of employment of part-time faculty and staff for the spring 2006 semester.
• The employment of Gwen Watts as Cairo Extension Center Director/Advisor.
• The employment of Tracey Johnson as Librarian.
• The employment of Lura L. Blankenship as Executive Secretary II.
• The resignation of Richard Diefenbach as full-time faculty member, effective July 28, 2006.