Matthew Burttram

The meeting addressed several old business items, including the status of the Bevill Renovation, where the winning bidder agreed to hold the price, and an enrollment update showing a 4.16 percent increase in head count following the 'Drop for No Show.' Other updates covered facilities projects and a plan to contact Barnes and Noble regarding the consistency of the Parson BooksPlus fee. New business focused heavily on adopting a revised Mission Statement via a unanimous motion, selecting revision option 1. The Cabinet also discussed the Loaner Laptop Program, agreeing to tweak parameters rather than cancel it despite obsolete hardware issues. Information on the 2026 ACCSHRMA Leadership and Collaboration Forum was shared. During open discussion, data on dual enrollment student yields was reviewed, the annual audit report with no findings was noted, and the Cabinet unanimously approved a motion to offer waivers for two dual enrollment classes for the summer and fall terms.

The meeting included updates on enrollment, which is currently over last year's numbers. There was discussion about the final construction list for the Workforce and Career Institute, including a roof leak and HVAC problem. The College received approval to purchase airport property, and the purchase proposal is going to the ACCS Facilities Committee. A second jumbotron screen has been ordered for the gym, and the next purchase will be a new sound system. There was also discussion about a pilot program for high school participation and a Machine Tool Technology Summer Bridge program. The equipment for entry/building access control is installed, and a recommendation on scheduling hours for building access will be developed. The replacement of the HVAC system for the Norton Social Sciences Building is about 50 percent complete.

The meeting covered topics such as the Bevill Renovation with a pre-bid meeting set for September 18 and a bid deadline of October 2. The progress of closing out change orders and other pending items with the WACI construction was reviewed. An update was given on the Fall Semester enrollment. The cabinet discussed vacancies on the committee and the faculty members assigned to those vacancies based on faculty vote. The cabinet agreed to obtain three redesign proposals and cost estimates before deciding which company to use for the website redesign. An MOU for a dual nursing program with UAH was shared for review as an opportunity for students. A proposal for a software service through the Southeastern Accreditation Consultants was presented.

The meeting included updates on the Bevill Renovation project and a positive report on fall enrollment figures, showing increases in both head count and credit hours. Directional and building signage proofs, including those for the Aviation College and Arab Site, were reviewed. A virtual learning day was announced for the English Building due to a broken heating unit. The cabinet discussed AP/DE Incentive Scholarships, where scholarships would be awarded based on AP exam scores, covering tuition and fees. There was also a discussion about Preview Day events, software to track at-risk students, and a proposal for an SEAC Assessment Module.

The meeting included discussions on old business items such as Bevill Center and WACI, which were deferred. Enrollment updates were provided, indicating that the current headcount for the fall semester is at 72 percent of the final enrollment numbers from the previous year, with an increase in enrollment across most student types. New business included the announcement of regional meetings in September, which are mandatory for all full-time employees. A campus liaison was appointed, and a video submission deadline was set.