Isothermal Community College

The meeting included welcoming a new trustee, administering oaths of office, and approving resolutions of appreciation for Jack E. Buchanan and Catherine G. Jolley. Budget revisions were approved, and updates were given on contract documents for the new Technical Training Building and space utilization. A revision to the college's Sexual Harassment Policy was approved to include students, and personnel matters such as a resignation and leave requests were addressed. Finally, updates were given on a Memorial Tree Fund, upcoming trustee meetings, and national legislative seminars.

This meeting involved a financial report, site selection for the college, and updates on presidential candidate interviews and budget requests. A special committee's report detailed an agreement to underwrite $45,000 for land acquisition. The board authorized the hiring of a surveyor and title acceptance upon survey completion. Discussions included forming a building committee and the next meeting's scheduling.

The meeting included welcoming new board members and a presentation by the State Auditor. Committee appointments for 1995-96 were announced. Measures to keep the swimming pool open were discussed, including funding from public schools and swim teams, a new swimming lesson program, and increased user fees. The board reviewed and approved the State, Local, and Institutional Budgets for 1995-96, along with budget revisions. Gifts, grants, and donations were accepted. The transition to a semester system was announced, and collaborations with Gardner-Webb University and Montreat-Anderson College were discussed. Personnel changes, including resignations and retirements, were noted, and contracts for new personnel were approved. The college's accreditation process was reviewed, and upcoming college events and future board meeting dates were announced.

The meeting focused on a feasibility study report for a proposed $1.5 million capital campaign to construct a Continuing Education Conference Center. The study involved community interviews to gauge receptivity to a fundraising campaign and the potential for raising funds. The report indicated a strong community support for the project and recommended proceeding with the campaign. The board discussed the possibility of enlarging the proposed auditorium to 1,500 seats and authorized the Finance Committee to proceed with a fundraising plan, contingent upon securing new major donors.

The board meeting covered various topics, including a discussion on sewer service, updates on student enrollment (approximately 900 students), approval of funds solicitation from college employees for the Rutherford Hospital Building Fund, and the appointment of new members to the General Advisory Committee. The meeting also included discussions on staff appointments and reappointments, new program approvals (Electronics Technology and Clerk-Typist), an agreement with the Rutherford County Board of Education for high school diplomas, budget matters, and the purchase of carpet for the Learning Center. Progress reports were given on the Technical-Vocational Building and sewer line extension.