Mark T. Brainard

The board meeting included committee and foundation reports, the President's report, and the election of officers. Key business items addressed were the approval of the Vice President for Human Resources, an amendment to a real estate listing agreement, a review of fiscal reports, a capital program update, and a review of the Governor's recommended operating budget and bond bills. Additionally, the board held an executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

The committee reviewed the college's strategic response to COVID-19, focusing on the successful transition of academic courses to an online format. Key discussion areas included the expansion of Zoom and remote desktop capabilities, the distribution of hardware to staff, and the launch of a virtual help desk to assist faculty and students. Additionally, the committee evaluated plans for student support through Wi-Fi hotspot initiatives, addressed security best practices for virtual platforms, and discussed potential measures to maintain academic integrity during the online assessment process.