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MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM CENTRAL SERVICES AND TRAINING CENTER

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BOARD ROOM 5000 RESEARCH FOREST DRIVE

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS 77381-4356 May 1, 2014

5:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Dr. David Holsey, Chair Ms. Priscilla Kelly, Secretary Mr. David Vogt, Assistant Secretary

Ms. Stephanie Marquard Mr. Robert Adam Dr. Kyle Scott Dr. Ron Trowbridge ABSENT: Mr. Bob Wolfe, Vice Chair

Ms. Linda Good I. CALL TO ORDER: Dr. Holsey called the workshop and regular meeting of the Board

of Trustees to order at 5:05 p.m. after determining that a quorum was present. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ms. Marquard led the Board and guests in reciting the

Pledge of Allegiance. III. CERTIFICATION OF THE POSTING OF THE NOTICE OF THE MEETING:

Chancellor Carpenter confirmed that the Notice for the meeting had been properly posted. No action was required. A copy is attached as Exhibit “A”.

IV. INTRODUCTIONS, SPECIAL GUESTS AND RECOGNITIONS: Dr. Carpenter

asked everyone to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of Trustee Emeritus Elmer Beckendorf who passed away on April 16, 2014. Dr. Carpenter acknowledged outgoing faculty senate presidents Joyce Boatright, John Barr and David Birch and thanked them for their service. The incoming Faculty Senate Presidents were introduced: Kiwana Francis, LSC-North Harris, Sherry Young, LSC-Kingwood and Kimberly Carter, LSC-Tomball. Dr. Carpenter introduced Dr. Katherine Persson, president of LSC-Kingwood. Dr. Persson introduced vice president for student success Dr. Darrin Rankin and recognized him for his efforts in the international arena and an opportunity he received to present a paper in China by the National Association of African Studies and Affiliates.

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Ray Laughter spoke about the success of the 2014 LSC Star Gala. He introduced executive director of the Lone Star College Foundation Darcy Mingoia. Ms. Mingoia said revenues were up 9% from best year ever at $632,000. The Chancellor Experience went for $35,000 this year, which was up $10,000 over last year. Standup scholarships raised $43,650 up $7,000 from the former best year. The sponsors were Durotech and PBK. A new scholarship endowment was established in Dr. Carpenter’s name for $540,000, which will help 36 students each year attend Lone Star. Since Dr. Carpenter has been chancellor Foundation revenues are up from $8 million to $22 million. Co-chairs David and Cynthia Rowe of Durotech were introduced. They were very pleased with the results of $632,000 raised from the Gala to help student’s lives and were very grateful for the opportunity to serve. Ms. Debbie Esparza, executive director of HR professional development, presented Dr. Carpenter with medallions for being inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Hall of Fame for CEO’s and receiving the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award.

V. CLOSED SESSION: At 5:58 p.m. Dr. Holsey convened the Board in closed session, in accordance with Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code under one or more of the following provision(s) of the Act:

Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney Section 551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property

Section 551.073 - Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gift Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters Section 551.076 - Deliberation Regarding Security Devices Section 551.087 - Economic Development Negotiations

Mr. Vogt entered the meeting at 5:06 p.m. Mr. Adam entered the meeting at 5:10 p.m.

VI. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING: Dr. Holsey reconvened the open meeting at

7:32 p.m. VII. WORKSHOP: Ms. Cindy Gilliam, vice chancellor for administration and finance,

indicated that 70% of LSCS’s budget is devoted to compensation. A major priority is the FT/PT faculty ratio. FT/PT faculty ratios have been maintained and the ratios improved at LSC-CyFair and LSC-UP, which have the lowest FT/PT ratio. Ms. Ronda Rotelli, chief human resource officer, spoke about the compensation budget. She spoke about the changes implemented last year to include a 4% increase for full-time employees, increases to salaries through the compensation study to bring individuals up to new salary schedule so we were market competitive with positions, increases in the adjunct rate which pulled adjunct faculty schedule to lead the Houston area, and added nine faculty positions. Lone Star is leading the Houston area in all areas in our faculty compensation and it moved us from 14th in the state to 6th in the state for competitive average salaries for faculty. We reached the goals of recruiting and retention due to new

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salary schedules and were able to fill open positions. The turnover rate dropped from 5.3% to 4.6%. She said that two major considerations for the budget planning for the 2014-15 year are the TRS compliance and the updated Federal Affordable Care Act benefits mandates.

VIII. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 3, 2014 WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING: upon a motion by Ms. Marquard and a second to the motion by Mr. Adam, the board approved the minutes of the April 3, 2014 Public Hearing and Workshop and Regular Meeting.

IX. CITIZENS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: Mr. Earl Brewer, III representing the American Federation of Teachers spoke about the Evergreen Solutions Compensation and Solutions Study and his perception of inconsistencies in the reclassification and compensation. Ms. Catherine Olson, representing the American Federation of Teachers, spoke about the budget and classification of fulltime faculty. Dr. John Burghduff spoke on behalf of the American Federation of Teachers about the adjunct compensation issues and workload. Mr. Blaine Lynn, student at LSC-Montgomery who is plans to apply to dental school, thanked the Board of Trustees for all that they do and the great opportunity it is to attend Lone Star.

X. SPECIAL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Chancellor: LSCS was honored for the third year in a row in the top ten of community colleges in the U.S. by the Center of Digital Education for innovative use of technology to achieve student learning environments. Next Friday and Saturday we will host commencement ceremonies for over 6,000 students. On Friday May 9, 2014, graduations will be held at LSC-Montgomery at 6 p.m., LSC-North Harris at 7 p.m. and LSC-UP at 7 p.m. This is the inaugural stand alone graduation for LSC-UP. On Saturday, May 10, 2014 graduations will be held at LSC-Cy-Fair at 9 a.m., LSC-Kingwood at 10 a.m. and LSC-Tomball at 10 a.m. Our summer enrollment is up 7% and we are trending up 15% for the fall. At that rate of growth LSCS will run out of classroom space within the next 24 months. Dr. Carpenter expressed his sincere gratitude for the recognition he was given at the Star Gala for his achievements and he gave credit to all of the Lone Star College employees and especially the Board of Trustees for their support. He thanked the Trustees for their unwavering support that has resulted in institutional achievements and national prominence for LSCS.

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Dr. Carpenter spoke about the chancellor search process and asked that LSCS’s various constituents focus on using talents to build a collaborative relationship with the new chancellor and continue our focus on student success.

2. College Presidents: Dr. Steve Head, president of LSC-North Harris, gave a presentation on Student Success. He said student success is about identifying barriers that students have and setting up processes to help students accomplish their goals. He discussed the role of Lone Star in this national initiative and that LSCS is a leader in nationally and statewide in student success. Lone Star is at the vanguard of the nationwide movement and impacts a large number of students each year and their families for generations.

3. Vice Chancellors: None

4. Faculty Senate Presidents: Dr. Daria Willis, faculty senate president LSC-University Park, spoke about the contributions of the faculty senate presidents at Lone Star College. The faculty senate presidents help to move things forward and are the lifeline of the campuses, set the culture and accomplish many things. She gave examples of each faculty senate president’s legacy. Mr. Clay White, LSC-CyFair sent a survey to determine what best practices were going on at other campuses, which helped to develop better working relationships. Dr. Craig Livingston and Ms. Barbara Eckenfels, LSC-Montgomery continued to work with administration and resolved disputes to promote a positive environment for all employees and develop a faculty advisor program. Dr. Joyce Boatright, LSC-North Harris co-sponsored a faculty driven Faculty Institute. Dr. John Barr, LSC-Kingwood set up an emergency book loan fund to raise money to fund textbooks for the students. Mr. David Birch, LSC-Tomball worked with their PSSA for their 25th annual celebratory celebration. He set up a student government association and outside of Lone Star engaged other colleges. Dr. Daria Willis, LSC-UP raised $15,000 to sponsor its 1st endowment for student scholarships.

XI. CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Action Items 2, 9, 10, 15 and 16

were removed from the agenda to be considered separately. Dr. Holsey proceeded with the Consent Agenda. Ms. Kelly made a motion to approve Action Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Ms. Marquard seconded the motion and the Board passed the Consent Agenda. A copy is attached as Exhibit “B”.

XII. POLICY REPORT AND CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Consideration of Approval of the Recommended Revision of the Lone Star College Board Policy Sections V.B.2 and V.E.1 (SECOND READING): the board unanimously approved the recommended revision of the Lone Star College System Board Policy Section V.B.2 and V.E.1. This item was passed in the Consent Agenda. A copy is attached as Exhibit “C”.

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2. Consideration for the Recommended Revision of the Lone Star College System Board Policy Section II.D.2, VI.A.1 and VI.A.1.04 (SECOND READING): with a motion by Ms. Kelly and a second by Ms. Marquard the board approved the recommended revisions of the Lone Star College System Board Policy of the Lone Star College System Board Policy Section II.D.2, VI.A.1 and VI.A.1.04 with the added language reflected. A copy is attached as Exhibit “D”. Dr. Scott opposed.

3. Consideration of Approval of the 2015-16 Academic Calendar (ACTION ITEM 3):

the board unanimously approved the proposed 2015-16 Academic Calendar. This item was passed in the Consent Agenda. A copy is attached as Exhibit “E”.

XIII. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Monthly Financial Statements: Ms. Cindy Gilliam, vice chancellor for administration and finance, presented the monthly financial statements and quarterly reports for the month ended March 31, 2014. A copy is attached as Exhibit “F”.

2. Consideration of Approval to Authorize the Chancellor or Designee to Negotiate and

Execute Contracts to Purchase Design-Build Services for the LSC-North Harris Health Professions Building (ACTION ITEM 4): the board unanimously approved the Chancellor or designee to negotiate and execute contracts to purchase design-build services for the LSC-North Harris Health Professions Building for a not-to-exceed amount of $3 million over three years from Level Infrastructure, 6100 Richmond Avenue, Suite 224, Houston TX 77057. In the event the System is unable to negotiate a contract, it is recommended that negotiations be terminated with Level Infrastructure and initiated with the second highest-ranked firm, B. Bell Builders, LP, 104 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 100, Sugar Land TX 77478. This item was passed in the Consent Agenda. A copy is attached as Exhibit “G”.

3. Consideration of Approval to Purchase Dental Hygiene Supplies for LSC-Kingwood

(ACTION ITEM 5): the board approves the purchase of dental hygiene supplies for LSC-Kingwood in the not-to-exceed amount of $132,500 over five years from the following vendors: Amsia Medical Incorporated, dba AMI Dental, 9000 Southwest, Suite 328, Houston, TX 77074; Midwest Dental Equipment & Supply, 2700 Commerce St,. Wichita Falls, TX 76301; Dental Health Products, Inc., 2614 North Sugar Bush Rd., New Franklin, WI 54229; Patterson Dental, 5373 W. Sam Houston Pkwy North, Suite 240, Houston, TX 77041. This item was passed in the Consent Agenda. A copy is attached as Exhibit “H”.

4. Consideration of Approval to Authorize an Ultrasound Machine for the Diagnostic

Medical Sonography Program at LSC-CyFair (ACTION ITEM 6): the board unanimously approves the purchase of an ultrasound machine for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at LSC-CyFair in the amount of $131,360 from GE Healthcare, 9900 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. This item was passed in the Consent Agenda. A copy is attached as Exhibit “I”.

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5. Consideration of Approval to Purchase Multimedia Advertisement and Event Sponsorship Services for the Campuses and System (ACTION ITEM 7): the board unanimously approves the purchase of multimedia advertisement and event sponsorship services from the attached list of providers for an estimated annual amount of $1,200,000 and a not-to-exceed total of $6,000,000 over five years. This item was passed in the Consent Agenda. A copy is attached as Exhibit “J”.

6. Consideration of Approval to Authorize the Chancellor or Designee to Negotiate and

Execute Necessary Agreements and Easements with Wet/Dry Utility Providers and Adjacent Property Owners Related to the Construction of the LSC-Creekside Center (ACTION ITEM 8): the board unanimously authorizes the Chancellor or designee to negotiate and execute any required agreements and easements with utility providers and adjacent property owners necessary for the construction of the LSC-Creekside Center. This item was passed in the Consent Agenda. A copy is attached as Exhibit “K”.

7. Consideration of Approval of the 2014-2015 Tuition and Fee Schedule (ACTION

ITEM 9): upon a motion by Dr. Scott and a second by Mr. Vogt the board adopts the attached tuition and fee schedule for the 2014-2015 academic year. A copy is attached as Exhibit “L”. Dr. Scott opposed.

8. Consideration of Approval to Authorize the Chancellor or Designee to Negotiate and

Execute Agreements and Contracts Necessary to Obtain Funding of a Satellite Center in East Aldine (ACTION ITEM 10): upon a motion made Mr. Vogt and a second by Ms. Kelly the board authorizes the Chancellor or designee to negotiate and execute agreements and contracts in order to obtain funding for the construction of a satellite center to be located in a significantly economically disadvantaged community in east Aldine. A copy is attached as Exhibit “M”. Dr. Scott opposed.

9. Consideration of Approval to Authorize the Chancellor or Designee to Negotiate and

Execute an Agreement to Purchase Student Support Services for LSC-North Harris (ACTION ITEM 11): the board unanimously authorizes the Chancellor or designee to negotiate and execute an agreement to purchase student support services from College Forward, 505 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 315, Austin, Texas 78752, in the annual amount of $220,050 for a total cost of $1,100,250 over five years. This item was passed in the Consent Agenda. A copy is attached as Exhibit “N”.

XIV. BUILDING AND GROUNDS REPORTS:

Construction Projects Update: the Board reviewed the report as presented. A copy is attached as Exhibit “O”.

XV. PERSONNEL REPORTS AND CONSIDERATIONS:

Certification of Posting of Notice to the May 1, 2014 Workshop and Regular Meeting of the

Lone Star College System’s Board of Trustees

I, Richard Carpenter, Chancellor of the Lone Star College System, do hereby certify that a notice of this meeting was posted on Monday the 28th day of April, 2014 in a place convenient to the public in the Administration Office of the Central Services and Training Center, on all college campuses and on the system website as required by Section 551.002 et seq., Texas Government Code. Special notice of the meeting was provided to the news media as required by Section 551.001 et seq., Texas Government Code. Given under my hand this the 28th day of April, 2014.

Richard Carpenter

Chancellor

Consideration of Consent Agenda Board Meeting 5-1-14 Consent Agenda:

A roll call of individual action items will determine the consent agenda. If a trustee has a question or plans to cast a negative vote regarding a specific recommendation, then the trustee/trustees need to acknowledge their intention to the Chair by show of hand during the roll call: this action item will be considered in the regular order of business as an individual action item. Those action items that the trustees plan to approve without further question or discussion will be placed on the consent agenda during roll call of individual action items. Upon the creation of the consent agenda, a motion, a second to the motion and unanimous approval of the Board of Trustees is needed to approve the action items. Upon approval of the consent agenda, the Board of Trustees will proceed with the remainder of the agenda.

Rationale: The consent agenda format is an organization process for meetings that allows the

governing board to focus their time and attention on action items that require more elaboration, information, and/or discussion. The intent of the consent agenda is to support efficiency and effectiveness of the meeting.

Tally of Action Items: Chancellor Board

Consent Recommended Separate Agenda Separate Action Action

# 1 Approve Revisions to LSCS Board Policy V.B.2/V.E.1 ______ ______ ______ # 2 Approve Rev to LSCS Board Pol II.D.2/VI.A.1/VI.A1.04 ______ ______ ______ # 3 Approve 2015-16 Academic Calendar ______ ______ ______ # 4 Authorize Chan/Neg/Exec/Purch/Des/Bld/Svs/LSC-NH ______ ______ ______ # 5 Approve Purch/Dental Hygiene Supplies LSC-Kingwood ______ ______ ______ # 6 Approve Purch Ultrasound/Mach/LSC-CyFair ______ ______ ______ # 7 Approve Purch Multimedia/Adv/Event/Spon/Svs/LSCS ______ ______ ______ # 8 Authorize Chan/Neg/Exec/Easement/Util/Prov/Creekside ______ ______ ______ # 9 Approve the 2014-15 Tuition and Fee Schedule ______ ______ ______ #10 Authorize Chan/Neg/Exec/Cont/Funding/Sat/Ctr/EAldine ______ ______ ______ #11 Authorize Chan/Neg/Exec/Purch/Student/Supp/Svcs/NH ______ ______ ______ #12 Ratify Appointments ______ ______ ______ #13 Accept Resignations ______ ______ ______ #14 Approve Commissioning of Peace Officers ______ ______ ______ #15 Accept Reappointment of Contractual Emp/NonFaculty ______ ______ ______ #16 Approve Resolution Award Title of AVC Emerita ______ ______ ______

Policy Report and Consideration No. 1 (ACTION ITEM 1) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval of the Recommended Revision of the Lone

Star College System Board Policy Sections V.B.2 and V.E.1. (SECOND READING)

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees approves the recommended revision of the Lone Star College System Board Policy Section V.B.2 and V.E.1.

Rationale: The recommended policy considerations will revise policy to reflect

recent state changes in the core curriculum and the Texas Success Initiative.

Fiscal Impact: None Staff Resource: Richard Carpenter 832-813-6515 Keri Rogers 832-813-6597 Brian Nelson 832-813-6655

SECTION V – INSTRUCTION

V.B. CURRICULUM – INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND COURSES

V.B.2. Academic Courses

V.B.2.02 Core Curriculum Defined

"Core Curriculum" means the curriculum in liberal arts, humanities, and sciences and political, social, and cultural history that all undergraduate students of an institution of higher education are required to complete before receiving an academic undergraduate degree.

V.B.2.03 Adoption of Core Curriculum

The System shall adopt a core curriculum of 42 semester credit hours, including specific courses comprising the curriculum. The core curriculum shall be consistent with the common course numbering system approved by the THECB and with the statements, recommendations, and rules issued by the THECB. The System's core curriculum shall be designed to satisfy the exemplary educational objectives specified for the component areas adopted by the THECB.

V.B.2.04 Evaluation of Core Curricula

The System shall review and evaluate its core curriculum and applicable field of study curricula at intervals specified by the Coordinating Board, and shall report the results of that review to the Coordinating Board. The evaluation criteria are specified by the Coordinating Board. The System must submit a Core Curricula Evaluation Report according to the timelines and criteria established by the Coordinating Board. V.B.2.05 Field of Study Curriculum defined

"Field of Study Curriculum" means a set of courses that will satisfy the lower division requirements for a bachelor's degree in a specific academic area at a general academic teaching institution.

V.B.2.06 Evaluation of Field of Study Curricula

The System shall review and evaluate its procedures for complying with field of study curricula at intervals specified by the THECB and shall report the results of that review to the THECB. These reports shall be submitted following the same timetable as the regular reports of core curriculum evaluations.

LSCS Policy Manual Section adopted by the Board of Trustees on ______________________

V.E. STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS V.E.1. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

The System shall assess, by a state approved instrument, the academic skills of each entering undergraduate student to determine the student’s readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic coursework prior to the enrollment of the student. Prior to the administration of an approved instrument, the System shall provide to the student a pre-assessment activity(ies) that addresses the importance of assessment in students’ academic career, assessment processes and components, developmental education options, and institutional and/or community student resources. The assessment results must meet the state approved minimum passing standards to enroll in freshman-level academic coursework. For a student who fails to meet the minimum passing standards, the System will provide a program to advise the student regarding developmental education necessary to ensure the readiness of that student in performing freshman-level academic coursework. The assessment or the results of the assessment may not be used as a condition of admission to a college. Under exceptional circumstances, the System may permit a student to enroll in freshman-level academic coursework without assessment but shall require the student to be assessed not later than the end of the first semester of enrollment in freshman-level academic coursework. Exemptions/exceptions from the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative will follow applicable Texas law and implementing regulations. The System shall determine when a student is ready to perform freshman-level academic coursework using developmental education coursework and/or intervention learning outcomes developed by the THECB based on the Texas College and Career Readiness Standards and student performance on one or more appropriate assessments. As scheduled, the System shall submit to the THECB

LSCS Policy Manual Section adopted by the Board of Trustees on ______________________

Policy Report and Consideration No. 2 (ACTION ITEM 2) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval of the Recommended Revision of the Lone

Star College System Board Policy Section II.D.2, VI.A.1 and VI.A.1.04 (Second Reading)

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees approves the recommended revision of the Lone Star College System Board Policy Section II.D.2, VI.A.1 and VI.A.1.04.

Rationale: The revision will establish detailed criteria for special admission of minor

students, detailed safeguards for the protection of minors on LSCS property and clarity in establishing student eligibility for admission.

Fiscal Impact:

None

Staff Resource: Richard Carpenter

Juanita Chrysanthou Brian Nelson

832-813-6515 832-813-6504 832-813-6655

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II.D.2. Minors on System Property

II.D.2.01 Minors on System Property

Lone Star College System is a community college system that embraces our communities and welcomes their

residents of all ages. However, in order to provide for the safety of all children, the following guidelines have been

instituted to govern the presence of children on campus. All children age sixteen (16) years or younger must be

supervised at all times by a parent, legal guardian or authorized responsible adult while at any System campus,

center or facility. If admitted as a credit student, see special admission requirements (Board Policy Section VI.A.1.04)

for students age sixteen (16) years or younger.

LSCS is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in its academic programs in balancing the safety and

wellbeing of all students. Notwithstanding, LSCS shall not discriminate on the basis of age as LSCS is firmly

committed to adhere to the letter and spirit of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, its implementing regulations, the

Student-Right-to-Know Act, the Campus Security Act and Clery Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy

Act (FERPA).

Procedures may be developed in implementing the requirements of this Policy Section.

II.D.2.02 Children of System Employees, Students and Visitors

All children age sixteen (16) years or younger must have a parent, legal guardian, or authorized responsible adult

available at the System campus, center, or facility at all times to monitor the student’s activities outside of a class,

college program, or event and to be immediately available in case of an emergency. Failure to have a parent, legal

guardian or authorized responsible adult on campus will cause the child to be removed from the class, college

program, or event.

A parent, legal guardian, or authorized responsible adult must accompany children age sixteen (16) years or younger

at the System campus, center, or facility at all times unless the child is participating in a class, college program or

event. All children age sixteen (16) years or younger not participating in a class, college program or event are

prohibited from entering or using computer labs, science labs, physical fitness facilities, storage rooms, equipment

rooms, outdoor water features, or outdoor athletic facilities unless they are given express written permission from a

System official. All System/College-sanctioned events and programs must be supervised by a System employee or a

responsible adult.

System employees may not supervise children at their worksite unless their job assignments relate to a formal

program designed for children and with Parental and/or Guardian written permission.

This policy section does not apply to credit students. See Board Policy Section VI.A.1.04.

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II.D.2.03 Additional Guidelines for Children of System Employees

Employees may not bring children age sixteen (16) years or younger to their worksite, except for a brief visit, unless

the System/College has specifically designated a time or place for employee children to be present.

Should children age sixteen (16) years or younger accompany an adult to a work area or College site for a brief visit,

they must remain under the continuous supervision of the adult responsible.

Children age sixteen (16) years or younger should not be left unattended or with other employees. Their presence

should in no way obstruct or diffuse work or duties in the area.

A supervisor has the right to ask the adult responsible and their child to leave the work area.

Children shall not be brought to the worksite if they are ill. Other arrangements must be made to accommodate an ill

child.

II.D.2.04 Additional Guidelines for Children of System Students

Children of students may not enter the classroom, even for brief visits, without the express permission of the

instructor, acquired in advance of the class session or specific time. Instructors are not obligated to grant permission.

Under no circumstances are children to be admitted to activity or lab areas where dangerous substances or

equipment are stored or in use unless the children are enrolled or participating in a special program. See Board

Policy Section IV.A.1.04..

Children may not accompany parents or other guardians/adults on field trips unless they are enrolled in the class.

II.D.2.05 Harris County Public Libraries

Those Colleges with a Harris County Public Library operating on campus will comply with HCPL regulations regarding

children in the library, unless those regulations deviate from and/or are inconsistent with Lone Star College System

Policy.

In addition, children in library facilities must follow the System's regulations regarding access to computers by minors.

Children under the age of 18 will not be allowed access to unfiltered computers without the direct supervision of a

parent or guardian.

II.D.2.06 Conduct of Minors

Children who visit System facilities and events are subject to all relevant System policies and education codes.

Unaccompanied children will be reported to campus security and an officer will attempt to locate the parent/guardian

to ask them to leave.

If minor children engage in any type of misconduct while on the campus, the parent, legal guardian or authorized

responsible adult must leave the campus with the children.

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The System does not staff its campuses with nurses, infirmaries, or other medical care facilities. A parent or a

designated representative must bring and dispense medications, provide minor medical, or respond to a call

indicating the child is ill.

A minor who behaves in a manner on campus that violates the criminal laws of the state of Texas will be dealt with in

accordance with the appropriate criminal procedures for minor children.

LSCS Policy Manual Section adopted by the Board of Trustees on May 1, 2014

May Board of Trustee Meeting – Second Reading

VI.A. Admissions

VI.A.1. Admission and Student Records

VI.A.1.01 - Policy

Lone Star College System District ("LSCS" and/or the "System"), an open enrollment junior college system, shall implement uniform strategies to identify, attract, enroll, and retain students who reflect the population demographics of the System.

VI.A.1.02 - Eligibility

The following persons are eligible for admission:

a. Persons awarded a GED, graduated from public high school, completed secondary education or a home school program;

b. Public high school students or those in secondary education/ home school programs in dual credit programs or Early College programs who are at least 16 years of age;

c. In satisfying a or b above, Students with F-1 Visas or other visa allowing the student to legally enroll in the System.

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VI.A.1.04 - Special Admission Requirements

Special admission requirements may be called for by certain programs of LSCS, as specified in the annual LSCS

catalog.

Students age sixteen (16) years or younger seeking admission as college students must show proof of education

indicating that the student graduated from public high school or completed secondary education according to the

same general standards as those students who graduated from public high school. This requirement does not apply

to a student in dual credit or college preparation classes or courses while in high school. In order to evaluate the

student’s academic needs for college-level instruction, the student’s transcript(s) will be reviewed by a committee

comprised of a LSC Vice President of Student Services, a LSC College Dean, and either the LSCS Vice Chancellor

of Academic Affairs or the LSCS Vice Chancellor of Student Success. One or more of the committee members may

choose to meet with the student, the student’s parent(s), and/or the student’s legal guardian(s) as part of the

evaluation process. After initial admission to LSCS, students age sixteen (16) years or younger will be required, prior

to registering for classes each semester, to meet with the Vice President of Student Services, a LSC College Dean,

or designee.

Students age sixteen (16) years or younger must have a parent or legal guardian at the System campus, center, or

facility at all times to monitor the student’s activities outside of class and to be immediately available in case of an

emergency. Failure to have a parent or legal guardian at the System campus, center, or facility will cause the student

to be removed from each enrolled class.

Students age seventeen (17) years or younger must complete and return a Parental Consent and Waiver Form prior

to enrolling at LSCS. This applies to all students who take a class at LSCS that requires them to be present at a

System campus, center, or facility during the semester.

It is a felony of the third degree under the Texas Penal Code to make, present, or use any public school record,

report, or assessment instrument required under Chapter 39, Education Code, with knowledge of its falsity and with

intent that it be taken as a genuine governmental record.

LSCS is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in its academic programs in balancing the safety and

wellbeing of all students. Notwithstanding, LSCS shall not discriminate on the basis of age as LSCS is firmly

committed to adhere to the letter and spirit of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, its implementing regulations, the

Student-Right-to-Know Act, the Campus Security Act and Clery Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy

Act (FERPA).

Procedures may be developed in implementing the requirements of this Policy Section.

Policy Report and Consideration No. 3 (ACTION ITEM 3) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval of the 2015-16 Academic Calendar Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees approves the proposed calendar.

Rationale:

The calendar outlines the major events for the 2015-16 scholastic years and complies with the Common Calendar guidelines established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The proposed academic calendars have been reviewed and recommended by the System Academic Calendar Committee, Vice Presidents of Instruction, and Vice President of Student Success and was approved by the Executive Council. College system policy requires the Board of Trustees to approve the official academic calendars.

Fiscal Impact:

None

Staff Resource: Keri Rogers

832-813-6597

2015-2016 Academic Calendar for Board of Trustees’ Consideration As drafted, this calendar complies with the Common Calendar guidelines established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Fall Semester 2015 Faculty return August 17 Classes begin August 24 Friday, Saturday & Sunday classes begin August 28, 29 & 30 Labor Day holiday (offices closed) September 5-7 Thanksgiving holiday (offices closed) November 25-29 Final exams December 7 - 13 Winter holidays (offices closed) December 21 – January 3 Winter Minimester Classes begin December 14 Winter holiday (no classes) December 25 Winter holiday (no classes) January 1 3-Week Minimester Ends January 3 4-Week Minimester Ends January 10 Spring Semester 2016 Offices open January 4 Faculty return January 11 MLK holiday (offices closed) January 18 Classes begin January 19 Friday, Saturday & Sunday classes begin January 22, 23 & 24 Spring break (offices closed) March 14 - 20 Spring holiday (offices closed) March 25-27 Final exams May 9 - 15 May Minimester 2016 Classes begin May 16 Memorial Day holiday (offices closed) May 28-30 May Minimester Ends June 5 Summer I 2016 Classes begin June 6 Independence Day holiday (offices closed) July 2-4 First Summer Session ends July 12 Summer II 2016 Classes begin July 14 Summer Session ends August 21

2015-2016 Academic Calendar for Board of Trustees’ Consideration 2015/2016 Offices Closed

Labor Day holiday September 5-7 Thanksgiving holiday November 25-29 Winter holidays December 21 – January 3 MLK holiday January 18 Spring break March 14 - 20 Spring holiday March 25-27 Memorial Day holiday May 28-30 Independence Day holiday July 2-4

Financial Report and Consideration No. 1 Board Meeting 5-01-14 Report: Monthly Financial Statements

The financial statements for the month ended March 31, 2014 are presented for

Board review.

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Statement of Revenues and ExpendituresGeneral and Auxiliary FundsYear to Date March 31, 2014Unaudited

58% OF PRIOR YEAR PRIOR YEARFISCAL YEAR % ACTUAL ACTUAL % ACTUAL

BUDGET ACTUAL TO BUDGET 3/31/2013 TO BUDGET

REVENUES:

State Appropriations $ 72,510,000 $ 38,049,740 52.5% $ 35,725,832 53.7%Tuition and Fees 102,720,000 84,207,016 82.0% 81,519,618 83.2%Taxes 109,570,000 107,376,989 98.0% 103,264,697 97.9%Investments 400,000 196,528 49.1% 227,995 70.2%Other 5,980,000 2,978,924 49.8% 2,888,755 53.5%Tuition/Growth Contingency 2,250,000 0 0.0% 0 0.0%

Total Current Operations Revenues 293,430,000 232,809,197 79.3% 223,626,897 80.2%

Auxiliary Revenues 14,700,000 8,902,970 60.6% 5,614,546 51.0%

Total Revenues 308,130,000 241,712,167 78.4% 229,241,443 79.1%

Reserves 9,660,000 - 0.0%

Total Revenues and Reserves 317,790,000 241,712,167 229,241,443

EXPENDITURES:

Instruction-Academic 76,183,328 44,904,708 58.9% 42,323,508 58.7%Instruction-Workforce 28,628,471 18,093,765 63.2% 17,224,560 61.5%Public Service 830,211 433,580 52.2% 379,703 48.1%Academic Support 54,048,990 24,512,216 45.4% 22,115,434 46.1%Student Services 45,290,687 20,494,090 45.3% 18,603,581 49.0%Institutional Support 33,555,429 15,879,918 47.3% 14,406,003 43.8%Plant Operation and Maintenance 31,465,315 16,235,278 51.6% 17,002,088 57.5%Staff Benefits 16,409,569 13,281,371 80.9% 10,376,173 44.9%Growth Contingency 1,328,000 - 0.0% - 0.0%

Total Educational and General Expenditures 287,740,000 153,834,926 53.5% 142,431,050 52.0%

Repair, Replacement and Other Internally Designated 4,800,000 762,864 15.9% 402,498 9.4%

Auxiliary 14,700,000 6,379,589 43.4% 4,997,852 45.4%

Total Expenditures 307,240,000 160,977,378 52.4% 147,831,400 51.1%

Other Changes - Debt Service & Fund Transfers 10,550,000 1,918,825 4,522,236

Total Expenditures and Transfers 317,790,000 162,896,203 152,353,636

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCESGeneral Funds 0 76,292,582 76,271,113Auxiliary Funds 0 2,523,381 616,694

TOTAL NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCES $ 0 $ 78,815,963 $ 76,887,807

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Balance SheetMarch 31, 2014Unaudited

GASB 34/35 MemorandumGeneral & Reporting & Totals

ASSETS Restricted Investment In Plant Current Year

Cash $ (6,737,147) $ 3,696,248 $ - $ (3,040,899)Accounts receivable, net 7,272,057 12,691,309 4,596,378 24,559,744Investments 143,465,087 94,733,980 - 238,199,067Prepaid and deferred expenses 5,371,332 - 5,371,332Inventories, at cost 42,803 - - 42,803Amount to be provided for retirement long-term debt - 583,055,434 - 583,055,434Capital assets, net (16,507) - 757,302,998 757,286,491

TOTAL ASSETS $ 149,397,625 $ 694,176,971 $ 761,899,376 $ 1,605,473,972

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES

LIABILITIES:Accounts payable $ 6,871,440 $ 5,420,023 1,892,730 $ 14,184,193Deferred revenues 490,055 4,223,153 - 4,713,208Accrued compensable absences payable 6,896,218 313,317 - 7,209,535Accrued interest payable - 3,357,132 - 3,357,132Bonds payable - 628,030,342 - 628,030,342Assets held in custody for others - 6,638,750 - 6,638,750

TOTAL LIABILITIES 14,257,713 647,982,717 1,892,730 664,133,160

FUND BALANCES:Unrestricted 135,139,912 - 461,143,368 596,283,280 Restricted

Non grant agreements - (259,629) - (259,629) Restricted for construction - (20,883,117) 297,432,999 276,549,882 Debt service - 67,337,000 1,430,279 68,767,279

TOTAL FUND BALANCES 135,139,912 46,194,254 760,006,646 941,340,812

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $ 149,397,625 $ 694,176,971 $ 761,899,376 $ 1,605,473,972

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CASH 165,597

POOLS 93,884,456 2,166,129 29,657,548 9,176 66,393,036 40,078,281

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CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 51,246,749 10,301,976 2,277,603 24,676 59,271,122 59,186,498

MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT 15,095,163 2,294 2,294 15,097,457 15,006,232

BONDS 2,423,716 9,424 2,414,292

Total / Average 160,226,368 14,894,115 31,944,575 36,146.81 143,175,908 114,436,608 0.27%DEBT SERVICE & CAPITAL

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CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 35,608,241 2,297 2,297 35,610,537 5,105,060

DEBT SERVICE POOLS 25,298,853 7,250,859 3,631 32,549,711 27,964,310

COMMERCIAL PAPER 6,387,973

CAPITAL PROJECTS POOLS 13,249,973 1,425 1,706,970 1,425 11,544,428 53,516,451

MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT 15,025,990 3,313 3,313 15,029,303 5,005,979

Total / Average 89,183,056 7,257,894 1,706,970 10,666 94,733,980 97,979,774 0.18%

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Financial Report and Consideration No. 2 (ACTION ITEM 4) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval to Au thor i z e the Chancellor or

D e s i g n e e to Negotiate and Execute Contracts to Purchase Design-Build Services for the LSC-North Harris Health Professions Building

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees authorizes the Chancellor or designee to negotiate and execute contracts to purchase design-build services for the LSC-North Harris Health Professions Building for a not-to-exceed amount of $3 million over three years from Level Infrastructure, 6100 Richmond Avenue, Suite 224, Houston TX 77057. In the event the System is unable to negotiate a contract, it is recommended that negotiations be terminated with Level Infrastructure and initiated with the second highest-ranked firm, B. Bell Builders, LP, 104 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 100, Sugar Land TX 77478.

Rationale: The LSC-North Harris Health Professions Building has space available

for tenants and businesses related to the health profession. The design-build construction delivery method allows the System to undertake fast-track, turn-key projects by contracting with one entity for the design and construction of the project, thus saving time and money for the System. In compliance with the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 2269, Subchapter G, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #298) was advertised for two consecutive weeks and issued to one hundred and seventy five (175) companies. A pre-proposal conference was held and thirteen (13) companies were represented. A total of six (6) responses were received. The evaluation of proposals was conducted based on the firm’s experience, technical competence, capability to perform, past performance of the firm/members and extent to which certified historically underutilized businesses (HUB), minority and/or veteran or woman-owned businesses are utilized. The three (3) companies with the top evaluation scores were invited to present the proposals to an interview committee. It is recommended that the firm with the highest evaluation score be awarded the contract for these services. In the event the firm is unable to provide the required services for a project, the System is unable to negotiate a fair and reasonable price or the firm is unable to meet the System’s project timeline, negotiations will be terminated with the highest-ranked firm and initiated with the second highest-ranked firm.

The contracts will be negotiated for an initial three-year period beginning May 2014, with an option to renew for two additional years based on

mutual consent.

Fiscal Impact: Funds for this purchase are available from Auxiliary funds and tenant lease revenues.

Staff Resource: Cindy Gilliam 832-813-6512 Dr. Steve Head 281-618-5444

Financial Report and Consideration No. 3 (ACTION ITEM 5) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval to Purchase Dental Hygiene Supplies for

LSC-Kingwood Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of dental hygiene supplies for LSC-Kingwood in the not-to-exceed amount of $132,500 over five years from the following vendors: COMPANY ADDRESS CATEGORIES

AWARDED Amsia Medical Incorporated, dba: AMI Dental

9000 Southwest, Suite 328, Houston, TX 77074

Dental hygiene supplies, (discount from catalog for non-core items)

Midwest Dental Equipment & Supply

2700 Commerce St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Dental hygiene supplies, (discount from catalog for non-core items)

Dental Health Products, Inc.

2614 North Sugar Bush Rd., New Franklin, WI 54229

Dental hygiene supplies, (discount from catalog for non-core items)

Patterson Dental

5373 W. Sam Houston Pkwy North, Suite 240, Houston, TX 77041

Dental hygiene supplies, (discount from catalog for non-core items)

Rationale: Dental supplies are used to support the curriculum of the dental hygiene program at LSC-Kingwood. Supplies include masks, gloves, disposable lab coats, x-ray film, film processing products, digital x-ray sensor sheaths, infection control products, barrier products to cover dental equipment, topical and local anesthesia products, toothbrushes, floss and other oral physiotherapy aids, fluoride varnish and various other dental materials required for the curriculum. These supplies enable students to integrate the principles of dental hygiene with an effective “hands on” learning experience in a clinical setting. The term of this agreement will be for two years beginning June 2014 with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods based upon mutual consent. The recommended vendors will hold pricing for

core items for two years. The renewal options may be subject to reasonable price increases based on vendor justification and approval by the System. Additional locations may be added during the term of the agreement under the same contract terms and conditions. The amount requested is based on historical product usage over the previous 12-month period. This purchase is in compliance with Texas Education Code §44.031. A Request for Proposals (RFP #301) was advertised and issued to nine (9) registered dental hygiene supplies vendors and four (4) responses were received. Vendor proposals were evaluated based on several factors including cost, quality, vendor references and catalog discounts.

Fiscal Impact: Funds for this purchase are included in the approved FY 2013-14

budget. Funds for subsequent years will be included in future proposed budgets.

Staff Resource: Keri Rogers 832-813-6597

Financial Report and Consideration No. 4 (ACTION ITEM 6) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval to Purchase an Ultrasound Machine for the

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at LSC-CyFair Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of an ultrasound machine for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at LSC-CyFair in the amount of $131,360 from GE Healthcare, 9900 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.

Rationale: Laboratory instruction is imperative for the success of the sonography

students. Purchasing this equipment will promote consistent classroom instruction and ease of training for students in the diagnostic medical lab. The students must first master anatomy and scanning techniques in a classroom lab before attempting the procedures in the hospitals. This purchase is in compliance with Texas Education Code §44.031. A Request for Proposals (RFP #304) was advertised and issued to five (5) registered healthcare equipment vendors and three (3) responses were received. The award could not be based on low bid alone. Vendor proposals were evaluated based on several factors including cost, quality of equipment and vendor references, value-added options, extent to which certified historically underutilized businesses (HUB) and minority and/or veteran and women-owned businesses are utilized and long-term cost to the System. The top two (2) scoring vendors were invited to provide a demonstration/presentation. The award recommendation is to the highest scoring vendor from the demonstration/presentation. The recommended equipment, GE Logiq9, is very powerful in its image quality and standard offerings, is a machine commonly used in surrounding hospitals and includes a cardiac sector transducer. The purchase of this equipment will allow LSC-CyFair to expose students to different models of the equipment and help ensure the students are more effective in clinicals and upon graduation and entry into the workforce. Included in this price is a one-year warranty.

Fiscal Impact: Funds for this purchase are included in the approved FY 2013-14

budget.

Staff Resource: Audre Levy 281-290-3941

Financial Report and Consideration No. 5 (ACTION ITEM 7) Board Meeting 5-1-14

Request: Consideration of Approval to Purchase Multimedia Advertisement and Event Sponsorship Services for the Campuses and System

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of multimedia advertisement and event sponsorship services from the attached list of providers for an estimated annual amount of $1,200,000 and a not-to-exceed total of $6,000,000 over five years.

Rationale: Advertisements and sponsorships serve as an avenue to reach potential

students, market workforce programs, continuing education and registration for Fall, Spring and Summer sessions. The Purchasing department advertises public notices for competitive bids in order to comply with Education Code 44.031(g) which requires a notice to be published in the newspaper of the county in which the System’s central administration office is located. In addition, all new and vacant employment positions are advertised and posted. Advertisements are paid announcements provided in the form of newspapers, postcards, brochures, internet, billboards, posters, magazine circulations, and various other medium. Sponsorships of local festivals and community activities promote community involvement on LSCS campuses. Advertising costs have increased over the past few years with the addition of a new comprehensive campus and multiple new satellite centers, expanded Corporate College programs and new student outreach and completion initiatives. Funding for various campus-based forms of advertising opportunities is included in this request. Research indicates that the requested LSCS cost compares favorably with sister institutions in the Houston area as well as the System’s designated peer community colleges. Additionally, since the launch of the new Oracle ERP, iStar, the purchasing department is able to more accurately track these expenditures by specific categories and advertising media to analyze and evaluate spending by campus, by vendor and by media type, which will help identify potential cost savings and volume price discounts that may be available. Attached is a representative list of advertising vendors who currently provide services to the LSCS campus locations and system office. Additional vendors will be used as needed to effectively market program offerings to students and announce employment and business opportunities. The term of this approval will be for a period of five years beginning August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2019. The estimated amount is based on

historical expenditures for all advertisements for the college system. Pursuant to Texas Education Code Sec. 44.031(j), a sole source purchase is justified for an item for which competition is precluded because of the existence of a monopoly. Advertisement services are uniquely positioned to provide coverage to specific individual geographic locales and readers which boosts marketing and circulation strategies and prevents LSCS from receiving competitive bids.

Fiscal Impact: Funds for these purchases are included in the approved FY 2013-14

budgets. Funds for subsequent years will be included in future proposed budgets.

Staff Resource: Ray Laughter 832-813-6621

Financial Report and Consideration No 6 (ACTION ITEM 8) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval to Authorize the Chancellor or Designee

to Negotiate and Execute Necessary Agreements and Easements with Wet/Dry Utility Providers and Adjacent Property Owners Related to the Construction of the LSC-Creekside Center

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees authorizes the Chancellor or designee to negotiate and execute any required agreements and easements with utility providers and adjacent property owners necessary for the construction of the LSC-Creekside Center.

Rationale: At the September 2013 Board meeting, the Board approved a

resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund several projects including LSC-Creekside Center. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2014. Agreements and easements are required by CenterPoint Energy to provide primary electrical service and natural gas to LSC-Creekside Center. Service agreements and easements are also required with Harris County MUD 386 and other utility providers. Easements will also need to be executed with adjacent landlocked property owners. Documents may also need to be executed to vacate unused/out of date easements previously granted to CenterPoint, MUD 386, adjacent property owners and any other utility providers.

Fiscal Impact: No cost is associated with the granting of these easements. Funds required for the installation of the associated infrastructure are available from the 2013 revenue bonds.

Staff Resource: Cindy Gilliam 832-813-6512

Financial Report and Consideration No. 7 (ACTION ITEM 9) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval of the 2014-15 Tuition and Fee Schedule Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees adopts the attached tuition and fee schedule for the 2014-2015 academic year. The recommended tuition rates and assessed fees include the following changes from the 2013-14 tuition and fee schedule:

• A credit tuition increase from $40 to $42 per credit hour • A technology fee increase from $7 to $9 per credit hour

The Board is requested to take action at this time so that students currently registering for Fall 2014 classes will be invoiced at the revised tuition and fee rates.

Rationale: Credit tuition; estimated impact of $2.3 million increase: The credit

tuition rate was last increased for the 2010-11 academic year. In practice, most community colleges will increase tuition and/or fee rates during the second year of the state’s funding biennium. This practice is to offset enrollments and/or inflation growth in order to ensure services provided to students are offered at the same level and quality. Technology fee; estimated impact of $2.3 million increase: The Board of Trustees last increased the Student Technology Fee from $6 to $7 per credit hour for the 2009-10 academic year. This fee was established and has been used to support student computing, technology hardware refresh, software licensing and student administrative systems support. A comprehensive plan is required to sustain reliable technology that supports our students, faculty and staff. This plan focuses on four key items:

1. Balance the hardware replacement cycles: Six years ago computer replacement cycles were leveled for a consistent year to year replacement plan. Each year 3,400 systems were replaced with a cost of $3.2 to $3.6 million per year. The addition of new facilities over the last four years has caused a spike in the replacement cycle. To level the hardware replacement cycle a flexible cycle will be developed that will distribute the replacement cycle over 4 years.

2. Cloud Desktops – currently 12% of college classroom technology is cloud desktops. Over the next three years it is expect this to increase to 45%. Cloud desktops have a

significantly longer lifecycle and a lower total cost of ownership 3. Change the current classroom computer lifecycle from 4.5 to 5

years. 4. Increase the technology fee from $7 to $9. The technology fee is limited to direct and indirect costs supporting students. The fee supports enterprise software licenses and hardware maintenance contracts that are based on either enrollment data or total number of devices. The core expenses the technology fee supports are classroom hardware, servers and instructional technology (projectors) replacement. The fee is not used for employee salaries. In addition, any classroom-related projects such as collaborative classrooms, classroom mediation, etc. are funded using the technology fee if funds are available after core obligations are funded.

. Fiscal Impact: It is estimated that the proposed changes will generate approximately

$4.6 million in additional student revenues for fiscal year 2014-15. Staff Resource: Cindy Gilliam 832-813-6512

2014 - 15 TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE IN-DISTRICT OUT-OF-DISTRICT OUT-OF-

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1 $92 $104 $162 $174 $250 $262 2 $152 $176 $292 $316 $322 $346 3 $212 $248 $422 $458 $467 $503 4 $272 $320 $552 $600 $612 $660 5 $332 $392 $682 $742 $757 $817 6 $392 $464 $812 $884 $902 $974 7 $452 $536 $942 $1,026 $1,047 $1,131 8 $512 $608 $1,072 $1,168 $1,192 $1,288 9 $572 $680 $1,202 $1,310 $1,337 $1,445 10 $632 $752 $1,332 $1,452 $1,482 $1,602 11 $692 $824 $1,462 $1,594 $1,627 $1,759 12 $752 $896 $1,592 $1,736 $1,772 $1,916 13 $812 $968 $1,722 $1,878 $1,917 $2,073 14 $872 $1,040 $1,852 $2,020 $2,062 $2,230 15 $932 $1,112 $1,982 $2,162 $2,207 $2,387

Minimum tuition rates are set by the state legislature and are subject to change by legislative action. Student tuition and fees are subject to change by the LSCS Board of Trustees. In-district: Includes tuition at the rate of $42 per credit hour, a $9 per credit hour technology fee, a $2 per credit hour student services fee, a $7 per credit hour general use fee, a registration fee of $12 and a facility use fee of $20. Applies to U.S. citizens who are residents of Aldine, Conroe, Cy-Fair, Humble, Klein, Magnolia, New Caney, Splendora, Spring, Tomball and Willis Independent School Districts. Out-of-district: Applies to U.S. citizens who are residents of Texas but do not reside in the college district. Includes the same tuition and fees as in-district students, plus a $70 per credit hour out-of-district fee. Out-of-state/International: Applies to all other students. By legislative action the tuition may not be less than $200 (minimum tuition). Includes the same tuition and fees as in-district students, plus an $85 per credit hour international/out-of-state fee.

Financial Report and Consideration No. 8 (ACTION ITEM 10) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval to Au thor i z e the Chancellor or

D e s i g n e e to negotiate and execute agreements and contracts necessary to obtain funding for a new satellite center.

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees authorizes the Chancellor or designee to negotiate and execute agreements and contracts in order to obtain funding for the construction of a satellite center to be located in a significantly economically disadvantaged community in east Aldine.

Rationale: The proposed satellite center is estimated to be 60,000 square feet and will

provide workforce and academic preparation in a low-income community. The proposed site is along Aldine Mail Route Road, east of Aldine Westfield Road and is large enough to accommodate expansion if necessary in the future. The East Aldine District (economic development organization for the Aldine area) has indicated it will donate the land to the System.

The System will seek funding for this proposed satellite center through the Federal New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC). The NMTC Program was established by Congress in December of 2000 and permits individual and corporate taxpayers to receive a credit against federal income taxes by purchasing those credits at a discount (39%) from community development entities (CDE) and applied to their federal income tax obligation over a seven year period. Substantially all of the taxpayer's investment must in turn be used by the CDE to make qualified investments in support of low-income communities. These CDEs have successfully been selected only after a competitive application and rigorous review process that is administered by the US Treasury Department. This method of funding has been available to colleges and universities since 2000 and projects have been funded for several 4-year institutions including Texas Tech University and St. Mary’s University.

Fiscal Impact: Funding for the proposed center will be through the Federal New Markets Tax Credit Program for an estimated cost of $25 million. The System will be responsible for payment of interest on the funding for the first seven years at an interest rate that is typically below 2%. At the end of the seventh year, the System will assume responsibility for repayment of 61% of the funding (approximately $15.3 million).

Staff Resource: Cindy Gilliam 832-813-6512 Steve Head 281-618-5444

Financial Report and Consideration No. 9 (ACTION ITEM 11) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval to Authorize the Chancellor or Designee to

Negotiate and Execute an Agreement to Purchase Student Support Services for LSC-North Harris

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board of Trustees authorizes the Chancellor or designee to negotiate and execute an agreement to purchase student support services from College Forward, 505 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 315, Austin, Texas 78752, in the annual amount of $220,050 for a total cost of $1,100,250 over five years.

Rationale: College Forward is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing

student support services and assistance to low-income students in staying in college until they succeed in completing education goals. These services include providing peer coaches for students each year at a ratio of one coach to 120 students. Coaches will offer personalized strategies and administer student-centered programming that include:

• Assistance with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) and scholarship applications and renewals

• Career-focused information and support • College persistence strategies • Self-advocacy and empowerment • Graduation advising • Socio-emotional support • Soft-skill development and support • Transfer advising (as appropriate) • Other reasonable duties as agreed upon by the parties

This Agreement shall be for a term of 36 months, beginning June 1, 2014 and can be extended for two additional one-year periods by mutual written agreement. All terms and conditions will remain the same in the extension periods.

The annual payment to College Forward will include serving a maximum of 360 students enrolled in the College Forward program at LSC-North Harris.

This agreement may be terminated without cause with a 60-day written notice.

In compliance with Texas Education Code 44.031 (a, 4), this purchase is conducted through the use of an inter-local agreement with College Forward.

Fiscal Impact: Funds for this purchase are available from the approved FY 2013-14 budget. Funds for subsequent years will be included in future proposed budgets.

Staff Resource: Steve Head 281-618-5444

Building and Grounds Report Board Meeting 5-1-14 Report: Construction Projects Update

The District’s Facilities Planning and Construction Department has provided a

summary report of the District’s construction projects. See attached report.

Monthly Facilities Planning and Construction Report May 1, 2014 2012 Revenue Bond Project Summary

LSC-University Park - Energy and Manufacturing Institute (EMI) Building ♦ Installation of the building furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) continues as

preparations are underway for the building dedication. Exterior landscaping and outstanding punch list items will be completed by mid-May.

2013 Revenue Bond Project Summary

LSC-Creekside Satellite Center ♦ The design development documents have been finalized and construction documents

are underway. The geotechnical, topographic and tree surveys have been completed. LSC-Fairbanks Center - Parking Garage Addition

♦ Installation of foundations, spread footings, and retaining walls are complete, as are the underground drainage and site utilities. Construction of the columns and pre-cast walls for level 1 are scheduled to begin in May. Project completion is scheduled for August 2014.

LSC-CyFair - Parking Lot Addition ♦ The project is currently out for bid and proposals are due in early May. Construction

will start in June and is scheduled to be completed in August.

LSC-CyFair - Renovations ♦ Construction proposals have been received for the photography/darkroom studio

project. Construction will begin in mid-May and be completed in August.

♦ Design of the video production studio is complete and the project is currently out for bid. Construction is also scheduled to be completed in August.

LSC-CyFair - Cul-de-sac ♦ The design, surveying, and plat work associated with upgrading the cul-de-sac near

entrance #5 on Towne Lake Boulevard is underway.

LSC-University Park – Chiller Replacement ♦ The central plant infrastructure study has been completed and design of the

recommended system modifications / equipment replacements will be completed by the end of May.

LSC-North Harris – Science Labs Renovation ♦ The renovation contractor has been selected and construction is underway. The

project is scheduled to be complete by the end of May.

LSC-System Office – HVAC System Upgrades ♦ Design associated with the replacement of the rooftop HVAC units on the Lone Star

Community Building is underway. The contractor bidding process is scheduled to begin in early June with construction commencing in September.

Personnel Report and Consideration No. 1 (ACTION ITEM 12) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Ratification of Appointments.

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the contractual appointments listed on the following pages be ratified for the positions indicated.

Rationale:

These contractual appointments include ratification of Administrators and Faculty from the LSC-Montgomery

Fiscal Impact:

Positions and salaries have been budgeted for 2012-2013.

Staff Resource: Rand Key 832-813-6522

a. LSC- Montgomery Angela Colmenares, Ref Librarian/Associate Professor Effective: 12 month contracted employee at an annual salary of $29,714 beginning

March 3, 2014 Education: M.S.L.S., Library and Information Science, University of North Texas;

M.Ed., Secondary Education, Curriculum & Instruction, B.A., English Literary Studies, Spanish, University of Houston; A.A., General Studies, LSC-North Harris

Experience: Assistant Professor/Instructional Librarian, Sam Houston State University

Arthur Eipper, Associate Professor, Economics Effective: 4.5 month contracted employee at an annual salary of $16,245 beginning

March 18, 2014 Education: M.B.A., Sam Houston State University; B.B.A., Administrative Computer

System, Hofstra University; A.A.S, Data Processing, Nassau Community College

Experience: Instructor, Economics, Mathematics, Business, LSC-Montgomery;

Instructor, Economics, Mathematics, Business, Our Lady of the Lake University, Instructor, Economics, Mathematics, Business, Lee College

Neil Phillips, Counselor/Assistant Professor, Human Development Effective: 12 month contracted employee at an annual salary of $27,238 beginning

March 17, 2014 Education: M.S., Counseling, Long Island University; B.S., Psychology, Morehouse

College Experience: Adjunct Instructor, Human Development, Advisor, Program Coordinator,

Office of Community Outreach and Recruitment, LSC-Montgomery; GED Instructor, U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons; Counselor, Skylight Counseling; Guidance Counselor, N.Y.C. Board of Education; Counselor/Advisor, City University of New York

Personnel Report and Consideration No. 2 (ACTION ITEM 13) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request:

Consideration of Resignations

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the resignations listed below be accepted and acknowledged. LSC-System Office Brian Alling, Sr. Project Director, Construction Effective April 5, 2014 Teresa Hudson, Executive Director-HR/TA & Emp. Services Effective August 31, 2014 John Lambert, Project Manager, Technical Services Effective March 8, 2014 LSC-University Park Alfred Lewandowski, Director, Energy/Sustain Mgmt. Effective March 22, 2014

Staff Resource:

Rand Key 832-813-6522

Personnel Report and Consideration No. 3 (ACTION ITEM 14) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Approval of Commissioning of Peace Officers Chancellor’s That the Board of Trustees approves the commissioning of the following Recommendation: peace officers for the Lone Star College System.

Lone Star College–Kingwood

Alvin E. McGaskey

Lone Star College–Montgomery

Lamont W. Perkins

Lone Star College–University Park

Anthony L. Green

Rationale: These officers are eligible to be commissioned by this Board because they:

1. Have a current license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education;

2. Have taken and filed the oath required of peace officers; and 3. Possesses a sufficient number of college credit hours to meet the

minimum standard for a Lone Star College System peace officer. Fiscal Impact: None Staff Resource: Rand Key 832-813-6522

Personnel Report and Consideration No. 4 (ACTION ITEM 15) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of the Chancellor’s Authorization of the Reappointment

of Contractual Employees (Non-Faculty) Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the authorization of the reappointment of the employees listed on the following pages be ratified for the positions indicated subject to the final review and approval of the chancellor.

Rationale: It is the policy of the Lone Star College System to consider

reappointments of contractual (non-faculty) employees each fiscal year. Fiscal Impact: Positions and salaries will be budgeted for 2014-15. Staff Resource: Rand Key 832-813-6522

Contractual Employees

(Non- Faculty)

Administrative Officers

ALANDER LINK VC - Chief Info Officer

CHRYSANTHOU JUANITA VC - Student Success

GILLIAM CYNTHIA VC - Administration & Finance

HEAD STEPHEN President - LSC-North Harris

KARR SUSAN President - LSC-Tomball

KEY RANDAL Senior Vice Chancellor/COO

LANE AUSTIN President - LSC-Montgomery

LAUGHTER RAMON VC - External Affairs

LEVY AUDRE President - LSC-CyFair

NELSON BRIAN Chief Legal Officer

PERSSON ELIZABETH President - LSC-Kingwood

ROGERS MIZE KERI VC - Academic Affairs

SHOJAARDALAN SHAHRYAR President - LSC-University Pk

Administrative and Professional Staff (One Year)

ADKINS KATHLEEN Director- Advising & Counseling

ALBARELLI ANNE Dean - Academic Affairs

ALEXANDER DEVON Director- Continuining Education

ALONZO ERIN Director - Student Services

ANDERSON MARIA Senior Manager - Human Resources/Benefits

ARNOLD GLENDA Associate Dean

BARCLAY TOSHA Dean - Instruction

BATY DAVID Dean- Atascocita Center

BENYA AMY Assistant General Counsel

BERRY MARIO AVC - Enterprise Apps.

BOLEY JOHANNA Vice President - Administrative Services

BOLMAN ANN Vice President - Instruction

BONNIN KRISTI Senior Manager - Human Resources

BOONE HEIDI Senior Manager - Human Resources Info Systems

BRADFIELD CORY Senior IT Manager - Infrastructure

BRANDYBURG LAWRENCE Vice President - Instruction & Stu Services

BRENT SHORTEL Senior Manager- Talent Acquisition

BRITTON DEBRA Director - Center Student Services

BURKHART MARIAN Executive Director - Strategy & Govern

BURNS MICHAEL Director - Corporate College

CAESAR DOUGLAS Director- Campus Services

CANNAN WELDON JANICE Director - Risk Management CASPARIS CYNTHIA Dean - Instruction

CHRISTOPHE CELYN Director - Continuing Educ

CHRISTOPHER LYNN Director - Human Resources/Payroll/Human Resources Information Sys

CLOUGHERTY HELEN Spec Asst to the Chancellor

COAPLAND ZACK Dean - Student Success

COOK CAMERON System Director- Veterans Affairs

CORBIN LINDA Director - Facilities

CORDOVA LISA Director - Business Operations

CORTES TAMMY AVC - Administration & Finance

COWART LISA AVC - Total Comp/Payroll/Human Resources Information Systems

CRAWFORD JAMES Executive Director Campus Services

CRAWFORD KENYA Director - Continuing Educ

CROSS CHRISTINA Director - Online Technologies

CROSSWELL GARY Senior IT Manager - Network

CURTIS MARK Dean - Instruction

CZUPRYN KURT Executive Director - University Center

DANNENBAUM MICHAEL Director - Facilities

DEGENNARO DENISE Instructional Liaison

DEMILLIANO EMILY Director - Marketing Services

DERWOSTYP WILLIAM Information Security Officer

DIERS MARLA Senior Manager - Human Resources

DIXON DOROTHY MICHELL Dean - Academic Initiatives

DREES WILLIAM Dean - Instruction

DUMAS HARRIS RHONDA Director - Call Center

DUNCAN RAMIREZ REBECCA Director - Center

DURFIELD JONATHAN AVC - Govt Affairs & Inst Adv

EAKIN GARY Director - Center Facilities

ELDRIDGE KESI Senior Manager - Human Resources/Payroll

ELLINGTON DEBORAH Dean - Instruction

ENRIQUEZ RENE Director - Database

ERWIN TERRY Director - Center Facilities

ESPARZA DEBBRA Executive Director - Human Resources/Org Dev/PD

EVANS DENISE Director - Client Relations

FIORE MICHAEL Executive Director - Systemtem Facilities

FISHERO JOHN Vice President - Administrative Services

FITZSIMONS KAY Director - Community Lead Ins

FRIDAY ALICIA Senior. Manager, Org Dev

GALIOTOS JOHN Dean - Energy & Mfg. Institute

GALLUP SUSAN Project Director - Facilities

GARCIA HENRY Dean- College Relations

GARNER STEPHEN Senior Project Director - Facilities

GARRETT ROBIN Executive Director-Continuing Education

GARRICK CONNIE System Director - Student Info Services

GERNHART KELLY Dean - Instruction

GLENN CATHERINE Dean - Instruction

GOGU LONGIN Director - ERP

GOLDEN, Jr. JOHN Director - Conference Center

GONZALEZ MELISSA Dean- Instruction

GOODALL DONETTA CEO - Jakarta

GRAY CATHERINE Director - Nursing Program

GREER MICHELLE Manager - TWC Grants

GREGERSON SANDRA Ex Director - Student Success

GREGORY RICHARD Police Chief

GRUBER JULIE Director - Student Services

HAGELE JANE Director - Nursing Program

HAGERTY CHRISTINA Dean

HARAKAL PATRICIA Executive Director - Corporate College

HARPER AMY Senior Asst. General Counsel

HARRELL IVAN Vice President - Student Success

HARRISON JENNIE Dean - Instruction

HAUSINGER SHANNON Director- Student Lrng Ctr

HAYES-COOTZ DEIRDRE Director - Instructional Supp

HEAD LINDA AVC - Workforce & Corp Ptshps

HINES CHANTELL Vice President - Centers

HOLMES DESHONTA Director - Admissions & Outreach

HOWARD GARTH Dean - Student Development

HOWLE DEBORAH Director - NHRCED

HUBBARD KIMBERLY Dean - Instruction

HUTCHINS CARIN AVC - Business Support Services

HUTYRA RUTH Senior Manager - Human Resources

ILTIS VALARIE Senior Manager - Auxiliary Services

INFANTE SHANNON System Director - FA Comm & Trng

IVEY DONNA Director - CISCO Program

JACKSON PAULA AVC - Student Success/ FA

JAKE TONYSHA Director - Business Services

JEREZ NORA Senior Manager - Purchasing

JOHNSON ANN Vice President - Student Success

JOHNSON TENEESHIA Director - Grant Development

JOHNSON VICKIE System Director - FA Operations

JONES SHARON Director - Continuing Educ

JUELG EARL AVC - Campus Services

KACZYNSKI DAVID Senior Project Director

KAMATH SUNDARESH Executive Director - Construction

KEENAN NICOLE Director - Admissions/Outreach

KEENER, Jr. CLARENCE Director- Campus Services

KEITEL CAMI Dean - Student Services

KHEHRA HARDEEP Director - Portal

KHURRAM SAMREEN Director - Financial Aid

KING JOHN Director - Digital Services

KLEPCYK KIMBERLY Dean - Academic Support

KOLAR STEVEN Vice President - Instruction

KOT VALERIE Manager - Student Accounts

KRALL MICHAEL Dean - Instruction

LAMBERT BENNIE Vice President - Student Development

LANDRY BECKY Senior Manager - Human Resources

LAWSON ROBERT Director - ERP

LEUNG BENJAMIN Executive Director - Campus Services

LIEBST GARY Dean - Instruction

LoPICCOLO GAYLE Director - Health Occupations

LOVELESS MICHELLE Executive Director - College Relations

LUEHRS WOLFE LINDA Dean - Instruction

LUE KING KRISTIN Asst Dean - Student Services

LULLO ROBERT Director - Student Accounting

MARTIN, Jr. JAMES Chief Facilities/Cnstr Officer

MARTINEZ CECILIA Director - Conference Center

MCELVEEN ROBIN Senior Manager - AP/Fixed Assets

MCFADDEN WILLIAM Director - Facilities

MCGINLEY THERESA Dean - Instruction

MCINTYRE JAMES Senior IT Manager - Campus Systemtems

MCMILLAN ANTHONY Director - Library

MCNAMEE CYNTHIA Senior Manager - Human Resources

McSHAN JAMES Director - ORIE

MILLS KRISTY Director - Financial Aid

MINER KAREN Director - Student Success

MINGOIA DARCY Executive Director - Foundation

MIRA SALVATORE Director - SBDC

MONTEZ ANNA Senior Project Director (Mkt-IT Constr)

MOORE RODRICK Director - Academic Success

MORALES LISA Dean - Academic Initiatives

MORRIS LAURA AVC - Marketing & Comm

MOSS SHELDON Assist Dean - Student Services

MOSS STEPHANIE Director - Teaching & Lrng Ctr

NATHAN ERIC Director - Online support

NAZARENKO NADEZHDA Executive Director - College Prep

NELSON GREGORY Executive Director- Real Est & Strgic Pl

NORRIS LAWRENCE Director - Rad Tech Program

NOVAK DIANE AVC - Accounting

NUTT LEEANN Vice President - Instruction

OCHELTREE PHYLLIS Director - Financial Aid

OCHOA OMAR Director - Corp College Sales

OKEEFE LYNETTE Executive Director - Educational Ptshps

OLMSTEAD MATTHEW Director - Business Operations

OMALLEY JOHN Vice President - Administrative Services

OZOR FRANCIS Director - Radiologic Tech

PARKS BARRY Senior Project Director (Mkt - IT Constr)

PASSMORE LAURETTA Director - Training

PATTON SANDRA System Director - Disability Services

PEREZ HECTOR Director - Facilities

PHILLIPS CLAIRE Dean - Instruction

POSEY JAMIE Executive Director - Adm Enr & Coll Read

POWELL JEROME Deputy Chief of Police

PRADIPTO MARTIN ExecutiveDir-Admin & Support Services

RAMOS OSCAR Executive Director - Campus Services

RAMSEY CHRISTINE Director - Library

RANKIN DARRIN Vice President - Student Success

RESENDEZ ASHLIE Director - Financial Aid

RICKS ROBERT Director - Student Info Systemtem

RIETHMAYER BEVERLY Dean - Instruction

RIGGINS DEVEKA Senior Manager - Human Resources/Talent Acquis

RILEY REBECCA Vice President - Instruction

ROBERTS MARCUS Director - ERP

ROBINSON GROCHETT CHRISTINA Chief Strategist - Innov/Research

ROCKEFELLER DEBRA Executive Director - Academic Support

ROSSON MELISSA Director - Counseling

ROTELLI RONDA Chief Human Resources Officer

SALAS AARON Director - Student Success

SANCHEZ KATHERINE Dean - Instruction

SCHEFFLER STEVE Executive Director - College Relations

SCHOTT MARSHALL AVC - AA & EMI

SESAY MARIE Dean - Instruction

SEVANTHINATHAN NITHYANANTHA Executive Director - International Prog

SHAFER PAMELA Director - Library

SHEPPARD DEANA Vice President - Centers

SILVA RITO Dean - Student Services

SMITH CHERYL Director - Workforce Education

SMITH JAMES Director - Financial Aid

SMITH KENDRA Director - Business Operations

SPARKS RANDY Director- Contact Center

SPEZZA NICHOLAS Dean - Instruction

SPIVEY DONNA Director - Nursing Program

STAFFORD MICHAEL Director - Library

STEINMETZ CAROL Director - LTS

STENNER CATHY Director - Business Operations

STUBBS JAMES Dean - Instruction

SULLIVAN KELLIE Director - Academic Success

SUTPHEN CECELIA Executive Director - College Relations

SWEENEY ALAN Senior IT Mgr. - Server Services

TAMASY MARGUERITE Director - Nursing Program

THIBODEAUX MARIE Director - Curriculum Dev

THOMPSON ELIZABETH Executive Director - Resource Dev/Grants

THOMPSON WAYNE Senior Project Director - Construction

TKACH CHRISTOPHER AVC - Research & Institutional EffectivenessTODD CHRISTINA Director - Instructional Sup

TURNER JOHN Associate Dean

TWARDOWSKI CHARLOTTE Director - Educ Services & Ptnshps

VILLANUEVA DANIEL Director - Enrollment

WADE CAROLYN Dean - Student Services

WALKER DENISE System Emergency Mgmt. Officer

WANG JINHAO Director - Institutional Eff

WATSON ALMA Director - Occup Therapy Prog

WATSON SHERRY Executive Director- Technical Services

WELCH AMY Executive Director - Office/Completion

WELDON RICHARD Vice President - Administrative Services

WHEELER CAROL Director - Business Operations

WILLIAMS CHRISTINE Vice President - Administrative Services

WILLIAMS WENDELL Vice President - Student Success

WILLIAMS-BRUCE TAMEKA Director - Human Resources/Intl/System

WINCHELL DENNIS Director - Facilities

WRIGHT STEPHANIE Director - Accounting

YOUNG JED Executive Director - Communication Services

YOUNG MICHAEL Director - Advanced Tech

YOUNG MONICA Director - Financial Aid

ZUCH MICHEL Dean - Academic Affairs

Personnel Report and Consideration No. 5 (ACTION ITEM 16) Board Meeting 5-1-14 Request: Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution to Award the Title of

Associate Vice Chancellor Emerita

Chancellor’s Recommendation:

That the Board adopt the resolution to award the title of Associate Vice Chancellor Emerita to Ms. Penny Westerfeld, former Associate Vice Chancellor of the LSC-University Center.

Rationale:

The Board wishes to join the Lone Star College System faculty and staff in honoring Ms. Penny Westerfeld’s long and distinguished service to the Lone Star College System.

Fiscal Impact:

None

Staff Resource:

Richard Carpenter 832-813-6515

RESOLUTION LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHEREAS: Penny S. Westerfeld served as Lone Star College System in a variety of positions from 1979

to 2011; and WHEREAS: During Ms. Westerfeld’s thirty plus years as a Lone Star College employee, she provided

strong leadership at four different Lone Star Colleges and the University Center. Her expertise and professionalism have merited bringing her out of retirement twice to work on projects for the LSCS; and

WHEREAS: Penny began her career at LSC-North Harris as a full-time faculty member teaching

Business and Office Administration. After twelve years of teaching, she entered administration at LSC-Kingwood. There she served for four years as the Dean of Business and Technology Division, then the Dean of Community Education before being promoted to the Vice President of Community and Economic Development; and

WHEREAS: As Dean, Penny served as the instructional leader for eleven credit workforce programs,

developed the first ISD articulation agreement for the system, had several workforce programs recognized by the THECB as exemplary and received the Outstanding Training Provider award from the National Workforce Training Act. While supervising CE, her team received the state’s first Workforce Education statewide skills development award; and

WHEREAS: The next seven years of Penny’s career were spent providing oversight and leadership for

the University Center as the Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director. Besides providing leadership to partner with six Texas universities serving over 50,000 students, Penny implemented numerous articulation agreements with our university partners that included joint admissions, early college and reverse transfer; and

WHEREAS: Penny also served as the interim president at LSC-Montgomery followed by the startup of

the University Park, now our sixth college. As the interim CEO of the University Park, Penny was responsible for making 1.2 million square feet of vacated office space become vibrant and functional places to serve 4000 entering students in the span of one year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees confers the title of Associate Vice Chancellor Emerita to Ms. Penny S. Westerfeld in honor of her long and distinguished service to Lone Star College System; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this resolution shall serve as a permanent record of the esteem and respect accorded to Ms. Penny Westerfeld by the Board of Trustees, her colleagues, faculty, staff, students, and community members whose lives have been enhanced by her commitment, support and service to higher education, and the Lone Star College System.