Sherry L. Buffenmyer

The public session of the Board of Trustees meeting included a Chairman's update covering auditor meetings and upcoming events, as well as Board Member comments regarding campus walkabouts. The President's update covered several topics including registration and enrollment figures, updates on the Pennsylvania and Maryland state budgets, recognition for League for Innovation Excellence Awards nominations and PTK Induction Ceremony, accreditation notification for the Medical Laboratory Technology Program, partnership highlights with Bedford County Workforce Development, recent open house events, and a theatre production. Key action items included the approval of updates to the Nursing Admissions Policy and the approval of the Educational Master Plan for 2025-2028, which focuses on ethical AI use, enhancing the Culture of Care, and increasing collaboration with partners. The Trustees also convened a preliminary session to approve the clean audit report presented by the auditing firm. Following this, the Board approved the new Youth Protection Policy, which commits to protecting minor children. During the Executive Session, personnel items were discussed, leading to the approval of recommendations for a Director of Online Nursing and a Content and Communication Specialist.

This plan outlines Allegany College of Maryland's strategy to increase nonpartisan student voting and civic engagement. Key initiatives include enhancing voter registration efforts to achieve at least 70% student voting, integrating civic learning and democratic engagement into curriculum, and fostering partnerships with internal and external organizations. The plan emphasizes providing educational opportunities in civic learning and democratic engagement, reaching students through various modalities including online platforms, and tracking progress through NSLVE reports and community engagement metrics.

The Educational Master Plan for Allegany College of Maryland provides an educational vision and establishes priorities to enhance learning and teaching. It focuses on three strategic goals: facilitating the ethical, effective, and equitable use of artificial intelligence; enhancing the college's Culture of Care to support student well-being; and increasing effective collaboration with business, industry, and educational partners to align programs with workforce needs and strengthen communities. The plan aims to prepare students for future careers and foster a culture of educational innovation.

The Allegany College of Maryland Board of Trustees meeting included a Chairman's Update reviewing upcoming events, and Board Member Comments. The President's Update covered topics such as honoring Bernice Friedland, congratulating Jim Pyles, the State of the College event, Bedford Campus anniversary, and various college achievements and events. Dr. Darlene Smith, FSU Interim President, discussed community college collaborations. The board approved fund balance designations and reviewed employee satisfaction survey results. A revision to the Dental Hygiene Program admission process and an update to the Bedford County Campus Advisory Committee membership were also approved. The board convened an executive session to discuss personnel items, followed by the approval of personnel recommendations.

The Board of Trustees convened to discuss various topics, including general ACM updates from the President, a CE year-end report, a revised nursing admissions policy, the new Educational Master Plan, the College audit, and the Youth Protection Policy.