Board of Trustees Meeting

May 4, 2006

Paul Simon Essay Contest Winner Announced
SCC student Joshua Yates was named the Paul Simon Essay contest winner for the 2006 competition. Yates' piece, How My Community College Changed My Life, told the story of how he promised his dying father that he would go back to school and "make something of his life." Since returning to school at SCC, Yates took the initiative to join the student newspaper, the TEMPO. He got involved in student government, and assumed leadership positions on campus, serving as the Student Trustee. Yates plans to complete a political journalism internship in Washington D.C. this summer, and then transfer to a four-year institution.

Announcements:
Art Unveiling Event Planned
The Metropolis Regional Education and Training Center will host an Art Reception from 4 to 6 p.m., June 12. Three pieces of artwork will be unveiled at 5 p.m., with a short ceremony to follow.
Car Show Date Approaching
The 16th Annual SCC Car Show will take place Sunday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cars may enter the show for a fee of $15.
Faculty Member Receives Award
Nancy Gammons was awarded Teacher of the Year by the Southern Illinois Business Education Association as their spring meeting. This award recognizes the service and accomplishments of secondary and post-secondary business instructors in the southern Illinois region.
Relay for Life Breakfast
The Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for the American Cancer Society was held on campus April 26. Students, faculty and staff participated in the event, raising $455.00.
SCC will also be participating in the Relay for Life event at Vienna Park June 23 and 24.
Foundation Update
The plans for the SCC on-campus housing project continue to move forward, with the anticipated completion date of August 15, 2006. Plans for the next fundraiser for the foundation are under way. The annual Golf Classic will be June 9 at the Gambit in Vienna.

Action Items Approved by the Board of Trustees:

• Approved the resolution for reimbursement of specified capital expenditures.
• Approved the Spring 2006 graduation list.
• Approved an amendment to FY2007 lab fee list.

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 request from the City of Cairo and Alexander County Enterprise Zone for Tax Abatement.
• Approved the employment of Virginia Chamness as Executive Secretary II.
• Approved the resignation of faculty member Darrell Dillow.