Haywood Community College

The board meeting included the presentation of an SGA report, a President's report covering new employees, college events, and a clean State Auditor's Office report. The Finance Committee presented the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 county budget, which was subsequently approved. The Board Chair appointed a Nominating Committee and discussed procedures for the President's and Board's self-evaluations. Following a closed session, the board received a detailed overview of campus safety operations and a ten-year analysis of security calls for service.

The board meeting included a tour of the West Waynesville Facility and a student government report summarizing recent and upcoming campus events. The President’s report covered college updates, including a summary of the Institutional Final Budget, recognition of staff achievements, the college's invitation to apply for the Aspen Institute Top 200 designation, and new transfer agreements. Additionally, the board received reports on facilities, specifically the workforce outdoor training site, building renovation projects, a property donation from the Nance family, and a feasibility study on general education. The meeting also included a closed session regarding legal and personnel matters.

The board meeting included a recap of college events and activities from the SGA President. The President's report covered new employee introductions, promotions, and detailed enrollment reports for both the summer and upcoming fall semesters. Additionally, the board reviewed institutional funding sources and fiscal management practices. Policy updates were discussed, specifically a first reading for employee classification changes and the approval of a revised purchasing policy to align with state regulations. The meeting also included updates on campus projects, the 60th-anniversary celebration, and a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters.

The board discussed several items including the SGA report, a new employee report, and reports on vacancies, sound fiscal management, state grant programs, and high school outreach. The meeting also addressed grant funding history, proposed policy updates for auditing courses and the student code of conduct, college events, and facility updates regarding the workforce outdoor training site and campus building renovations. Additionally, the board reviewed a new format for board evaluations and acknowledged a trustee's resignation.

The board meeting included a report from the SGA president regarding student events and activities. The president provided updates on new employee hires, various campus events, and ongoing external partnerships. Progress updates were shared for several facility projects, including the workforce outdoor training site and the RBAC renovation. Additionally, the board reviewed statewide performance measures and data metrics. A key action was the decision to remain with SACSCOC as the college's accrediting body. The board also discussed SEI and biennial ethics evaluations.