Recent activity at North Carolina Community College System
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Oct 16, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
State Board of Community Colleges Construction And Property Report
The board reviewed and approved various new capital projects, including the construction of a new 'Futures Factory' at Asheville-Buncombe and HVAC upgrades and renovations at several other community college campuses. Additionally, several ongoing projects were amended to reflect budget adjustments due to updated cost estimates and designer recommendations. A property acquisition request for 13.18 acres by Asheville-Buncombe Community College was also presented for review.
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The meeting addressed various financial and policy initiatives, including the carryforward of federal program funds, the expansion of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) training program, and the allocation of high-cost workforce start-up grants. Discussions also covered the distribution of excess tuition receipts, faculty recruitment and retention funds, and support for the More Than A Job NC program. Furthermore, the board reviewed policy amendments regarding strategic procurement, student lifeline information, and protocols concerning students convicted of assaulting state employees or officers.
Oct 16, 2026·Board meeting agenda
State Board of Community Colleges Board Meeting Agenda
The board meeting agenda covered a wide range of administrative and financial business across several committees. Key topics included the allocation and carryforward of various grant and program funds, such as workforce start-up, intellectual and developmental disabilities training, and faculty recruitment. Governance actions involved reviews and adoptions of board bylaws, strategic procurement policies, and student information policies. Additionally, reports were presented on enterprise resource planning modernization, cyber security, natural disaster preparedness, and apprenticeship programs. The board also addressed personnel matters, system office budget updates, and public safety waiver training updates.
Oct 16, 2026·Board meeting
State Board of Community Colleges Board Meeting
The meeting included a presentation from the leadership of Sandhills Community College regarding their engagement with military-connected students and veterans. Key discussion topics included the college's veteran services, which support students in navigating educational benefits, and the development of workforce partnerships with the defense technology industry in Moore and Hoke Counties. Representatives discussed how these partnerships, including apprenticeships and customized training, connect students to regional defense employers such as Spiritus Systems, Kraken Kinetics, Draco, and Watch Tower.
