Board of Trustees Meeting

July 11, 2006

Spring Enrollment Numbers Finalized

Final enrollment numbers for Spring 2006 were announced at the July Board of Trustees Meeting. The total number of students increased 5.6 percent compared to the end of the Spring 2005 semester. The administration at Shawnee Community College was pleased with this outcome. "Every time we have an increase in enrollment, it reaffirms what the college is all about: serving students," said Dr. Larry Choate, SCC President.

Announcements:
Scholarship Dinner Planned
The first scholarship dinner is planned for Thursday, August 3. This event will honor scholarship recipients and allow new students to visit the campus before they begin classes.
Adult Education Program
The Adult Education program was awarded additional funds by ICCB this year, due to the increase of performance in the program.
First Year Kidz College Off to a Good Start
Kidz College began this week, with 40 students registered. Kidz College is designed to enhance learning in areas of interest for all students who have completed 1st-4th grade within the Shawnee College district. This summer the college is focusing on five areas of interest: crafts, fitness, computers, Native American studies and the martial arts. Kidz College is planning to extend throughout the academic year.
Foundation Update
The annual golf scramble was held in June, with more than 80 participants. The Foundation was able to raise $7,200 toward student scholarships.

Action Items Approved by the Board of Trustees:

• Approved the FY2007 budget.
• Approved the prevailing wage rates.
• Approved bid for new automotive shop doors.
• Approved the bid for paving truck driving range.
• Approved the solicitation of bids for a 14-passenger bus.

Personnel Items Approved by the Board of Trustees:

• Approved the ratification of employment of part-time faculty/staff for spring and summer semesters 2006.
• Approved the contract for security services.
• Approved the employment of Karen Houston as Library Clerk.
• Approved the employment of Kylie Price-Stalides as English instructor.