Donnie Melvin

The meeting includes updates from Instruction and Student Services, Institutional Advancement, Finance and Administrative Services, and the President's Office. Action items include the approval of Citizens Advisory Committee memberships, new AAS degree curriculum proposals, the discontinuation of certificate programs, the 2026-2027 local budget request, and the reaffirmation of the mission statement. Informational updates cover enrollment, institutional advancement and foundation reports, campus improvement projects, workforce development, and master planning.

The board meeting included a department highlight presentation on the Electrical Technology Program and several approvals regarding academic curriculum. Changes included the addition of a new Career Studies Certificate in Victim Advocacy Assistant, the discontinuation of the Human Services Advocate certificate and Human Services degree in favor of a new Associate of Science in Social Sciences with a major in Social Work, and the discontinuation of the Industrial Electricity certificate. Updates were provided on spring enrollment figures, the upcoming ribbon cutting for the Paramont Advanced Technology Workforce Center, and successful holiday meal outreach. The board received reports on active campus renovation projects, including the Nursing Simulation Lab, and approved three nominations for Professor Emeritus status. Additionally, the board discussed future state-level meetings and potential legislation affecting dual enrollment processes.

The board meeting included reports on enrollment increases for the Summer and Fall semesters and updates on the ongoing promotion of the Promise Program. Updates were provided regarding the Paramont Center facility improvements and the honoring of the Wellspring Foundation. The board was briefed on upcoming campus projects, specifically asbestos abatement across three buildings. A closed session was held to discuss legal issues and the president's performance evaluation. Finally, the board received a report on new workforce development initiatives, including the development of bus driver training and upcoming trades programs in carpentry and plumbing, as well as an update on dual enrollment implementation.

The agenda includes the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair, a review of the tentative board meeting schedule, and various reports on instruction and student services including Citizens Advisory Committees membership and enrollment updates. It further covers Institutional Advancement and Foundation reports, as well as finance items such as the transfer of bookstore and parking fee revenue and the approval of vending commissions and student activity fee budgets. Additionally, the meeting will address campus improvement projects, a workforce development report, and a summary of the chancellor's retreat.

The board approved a new member for the Citizens Advisory Committee and two new curriculum proposals for Associate of Applied Science degrees in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Medical Coding & Billing. Seven certificate programs were discontinued due to low enrollment. An enrollment report indicated an 8% increase in FTE compared to the previous year. The board reviewed updates on the Bristol Promise Program, scholarship funding, and a national college ranking. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2027 Localities Appropriation Fund budget request, reaffirmed the college's mission statement, and discussed progress on the Campus Master Plan and Workforce Development initiatives.