Southeast Arkansas College

The meeting included discussion and approval of personnel actions and financial reports. The board also approved an updated Conflict-of-Interest Policy and Declaration Form. Updates were provided on the HLC mock visit, enrollment numbers, and the purchase of property adjacent to campus. The Foundation approved funds to update the Shark Bites area, and the school received scholarship funds from the Windgate Foundation.

The meeting focused on authoring a resolution for submission to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board discussed the intent and understanding that the resolution is non-binding. A motion was made and approved for the resolution to be presented to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education Coordinating Board for review.

The meeting included recognition of a new board member, personnel actions, and a monthly financial report. An update was provided on the HLC visit results and the new accreditation process. The board also discussed fall enrollment and campus projects, including the demolition of General Studies North and South, chiller issues in Founder's Hall, Tech building foundation issues, and the conversion of seminar rooms into Zoom meeting rooms.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The Board approved the purchase of property located at 1707 Spruce St. in Pine Bluff, AR, adjacent to current SEARK property. The Board also discussed and approved SEARK College committing to a performance energy contract with Bernhard Energy, pending final approval of contract documents and State Energy Office approval. Recognition was given to the outgoing Chair Rob Cheatwood for his service to the Board.

The meeting included discussion and approval of the Personnel Actions Report and the monthly financial report. The Board was notified of program deletions from the program inventory and the letters of notification sent to ADHE. An update was provided on spring semester enrollment numbers, which exceeded goals, and the new Interim Vice President of Student Affairs was welcomed. The Board also received an update on the status of the new Strategic Plan and the upcoming Board Retreat, which was rescheduled to either April or May.