Jennifer Brownell

The agenda for the Board of Trustees meeting includes several key items: a signing ceremony for a transfer agreement between Wingate University and Alamance Community College, the Oath of Office for new and reappointed trustees, and the election of Board Officers for the 2025-26 term. Special recognition will be given to Senator Anthony Foriest and the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, Fire Chief Matt Lawrence. Committee reports will cover Personnel, Building and Grounds, Budget and Finance, and Curriculum matters. Key action items include recommendations for policy revisions (Policy 2.2.4 Naming, revisions to Constitution and Bylaws), approvals for capital project close-outs, resolution requests for aged student account balances (COVID emergency relief and childcare), and approval of curriculum program changes, including revisions to Automotive and Welding programs, and the new Dental Hygiene AAS program.

Alamance Community College's Quality Enhancement Plan, 'Get on the RAFT: Rise and Flourish Together,' aims to improve curriculum student success through enhanced and integrated mental health awareness, support, and services. The plan focuses on three key objectives: improving mental health awareness, enhancing mental health resources, and fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment. The overarching vision is to cultivate a health-promoting culture that empowers students to manage stress, thereby improving their retention and completion rates.

The Board meeting agenda included several key presentations and committee reports. Key discussions involved an overview of the Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (CSTEP) and its co-admission agreements with partner universities. Committee reports covered significant actions, including the approval of a budget amendment for the Veterinary Medical Technician Barn Project due to increased construction estimates and scope reduction. The Budget and Finance Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, reviewing financial reports and capital project budgets. The Curriculum and Student Engagement Committee approved the termination of the Histotechnology AAS Program, the addition of new programs (Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination AAS, BioPharma Quality AAS, and Health Sciences AAS), and updated Policy 4.1.9 regarding Total Student Completion Rates. Informational items included updates on capital projects such as the Public Safety Training Center and technology infrastructure replacements, as well as reports on employment statistics and the Small Business Center's annual performance.

Alamance Community College presents an overview of its recent progress and strategic focus. The document highlights unprecedented enrollment growth, expansion of programs, significant campus investments and partnerships, and a strong commitment to community impact. Key areas of focus include improving student success metrics, training a network of talent, fostering lifelong learning pathways, driving innovation through new academic programs, advancing access and belonging for all students, and transforming facilities and reach. These efforts aim to enhance educational opportunities and strengthen the workforce.

The agenda includes several key items for discussion and approval, such as the minutes from previous meetings and committee reports. The Personnel Committee Report will cover employment and separation data. The Building and Grounds Committee Report includes recommendations for approval of the Facilities Master Plan Revision and the Campus Wayfinding Exterior Project amendment, along with the Elevated Bridge Walkway Repair and Renovation Project closeout. The Budget and Finance Committee Report will present the Financial Report for August 2025. Other reports include the SGA Report and the Chair's Report, which covers ethics education due dates and Statement of Economic Interest filings. The President's Report will provide an update on the 2025 President's goals and the Foundation quarterly report.