Jennifer Gossett

The Board of Directors held an executive session followed by a public special meeting to address a leadership transition. The Board voted on a voluntary separation agreement with the College President, which includes provisions for severance pay, a retention bonus, and FMLA leave. Furthermore, the Board authorized the Executive Vice President to assume the duties of the President of the college effective immediately.

The board held an executive session regarding exempt information and a work session to review policies on archival procedures and cash and investment programs. During the business session, the board heard public comments concerning program concerns, leadership, and workplace culture, and received reports from student representatives, faculty unions, and board members. The board also addressed policy revisions, acted on a consent agenda consisting of several resolutions, and deliberated on a non-consent resolution regarding sale agreements, which was ultimately adopted as amended.

The board discussed and voted on a new contract for the president, which includes a 2.5% salary increase and a rolling three-year term. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to the existing contract to rectify an inadvertent error.

The Board of Directors held a business meeting to address several operational and administrative items. Key discussions included reports from student and faculty representatives, a college update on retention metrics, and an information session on fiscal sustainability and budget updates. The Board also reviewed and authorized various items, including continuous appointments for faculty and administration, and approved multiple contracts related to legal services, IT infrastructure, and implementation services for college systems.

This document outlines strategies to develop a college-wide strategic plan focused on ensuring equity. Key initiatives include educating managers on workforce analysis and placement goals, enhancing diversity outreach programs, assessing and eliminating hiring barriers, and fostering an inclusive environment. It also emphasizes continuing faculty diversity internship programs, creating recruitment teams, implementing mentoring programs, and establishing an oversight committee to monitor progress and recommend changes for achieving diversity goals.