Crystal Norris

This document outlines the mission, vision, and values, along with strategic goals for Lincoln Land Community College. The mission is to transform lives and strengthen communities through learning, aspiring to provide high-quality learning experiences and act as a catalyst for economic growth. Core values emphasize Diversity and Equity, Affordability, Collaboration, Teaching and Learning, Agility, and Integrity. Strategic goals focus on increasing student persistence and completion, enhancing student engagement, addressing equity gaps, fostering a healthy campus culture, and strengthening partnerships with employers and the community.

The Board meeting included discussions on various operational and strategic items. Key topics included the approval of athletic travel services, ratification of multiple training and clinical affiliation agreements, and the submission of grant applications for workforce training and manufacturing labs. The board reviewed and approved a modification to the architect agreement for the Master Plan Implementation and selected a contractor for the Litchfield Truck Driver Training Expansion Project. Furthermore, the board approved policy revisions concerning academic integrity and employee leaves, and selected a new stop-loss insurance provider for the college's health insurance program. The session also included updates on construction progress, open staff positions, and the status of the college's strategic plan.

The Board meeting included the seating of a new student trustee and various consent agenda items, such as the ratification of cash disbursements, out-of-state travel requests, and several technology and construction equipment purchases. The board reviewed and moved to approve contracts for network administration services, various clinical site and internship affiliation agreements, and the ratification of a Workforce Empowerment Initiative grant. Significant action items included the approval of construction management amendments for the Surgical Tech and Sonography Lab upgrades and the Phase A3 renovations of Sangamon Hall. Additionally, the Board reviewed proposed revisions to policies regarding academic integrity and employee leaves, approved a summary of curriculum changes for the upcoming catalog, and adopted new health insurance premium rates for FY2027. Information reports covering position vacancies, construction progress, and quarterly budget transfers were also provided.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of out-of-state travel for various staff and faculty members, and the purchase of furniture for faculty offices. Equipment purchases were approved for the Automotive Technology program and for a storage building. Several contracts and agreements were ratified or approved, including fire alarm monitoring, kitchen space leasing, and dental assistant internship affiliations. Furthermore, the board approved multiple facility and construction-related projects, including mechanical upgrades at the Child Development Center, interior wayfinding, and lab upgrades for surgical technology and sonography. The board also approved revisions to student financial obligation policies and confirmed the employment of a new college president.

The board meeting involved the adoption of revised policies regarding student financial obligations to ensure alignment with current practices and legal requirements. Key actions included approving various institutional purchases for furniture, automotive technology equipment, storage building supplies, fire alarm system monitoring, and mechanical upgrades for the Child Development Center. The board also ratified several agreements and grant applications. In the executive session, the board approved personnel matters, student disciplinary action, the employment of a new college President for a three-year term, and the conferral of the President Emeritus title.