Delaware Technical Community College

The committee discussed and authorized the listing and sale of five parcels of real estate gifted to the college through the estate of Mary Louise King. The committee established parameters for accepting purchase offers, requiring that any offer falling below 90% of the established listing price must receive further board approval. Additionally, the committee authorized the president and chairman to execute necessary documentation to facilitate the transfer of title for these properties.

The committee convened to discuss personnel and legal matters during an executive session.

The committee reviewed the Governor's Recommended FY 19 Budget and Bond Bills, noting support for the College's requests, including salary increases, expansion of the BSN Program, continued funding for nursing support positions, increased support for the Seed Scholarship Program, and $6.5 million in capital support for critical needs. A discussion followed regarding the Fiscal 2019 Draft Financial Plan, which projects a need between $1.8 and $4.0 million to cover increased personnel costs, adjunct faculty pay competitiveness, veteran support, and operational expenses. Fiscal reports for the seven months ending February 28, 2018, were reviewed, showing General Fund spending at 60.8% and Tuition Fund revenues up 2.7%. Budget modifications recommended by campus directors were unanimously approved. The meeting concluded with a closed Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

This was the first Technology Committee meeting. Key discussions centered on the committee's charge to develop and prioritize technology goals to align with the College's mission. Academic Affairs noted a collaboration to assess computer information technology courses and integrate workforce development certifications as stackable credentials, with Rick Kralevich assigned to lead the project to organize technology-related services under a single unit. Overviews of the Information and Instructional Technology (IIT) division detailed the roles of Applications (supporting Banner), Systems (managing foundational network technology), Computing Support and Media Services (providing frontline support), and the Center for Creative Instruction and Technology (supporting instructional design). Discussion takeaways emphasized producing graduates with strong technology skills, enabling student 'off-ramping' between credit and non-credit, promoting project-based and team-based learning, ensuring programs reflect workforce needs, and developing a three-to-five-year IT roadmap with transparent service-level agreements. Follow-up items requested the three-year IT roadmap and enrollment/cost data comparison.

The Special Board Meeting convened via Zoom. The primary agenda item reviewed was the minutes from the June 13 Executive Session, which was clarified to be handled during a subsequent executive session. The board then moved into an executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. Following this session, the board reconvened into the regular open session and subsequently adjourned the meeting.