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METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Wednesday, September 7, 2005 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tivoli Student Union Room 320 Auraria Campus

AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approval of the August 3, 2005, Board Meeting Minutes III. REPORTS

A. Alumni Board – Ms. Courtney Cowgill, Outgoing President B. MSCD Board – Chair Benson C. AHEC Board – Trustee Garcia Berry D. President – Dr. Stephen Jordan E. Student Government – Student Trustee Glotzbach F. Finance Committee – Trustee Cranberg G. Faculty Senate – Dr. Hal Nees, President H. Council of Chairs – Dr. John Schmidt, Chair I. Foundation – Mr. George Engdahl, Interim Executive Director J. Legislative – Capstone Group

IV. CONSENT ITEM

A. Personnel Items V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

A. Revised Fiscal Year 2005-06 Operating Budget (Ms. Natalie Lutes, Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance)

B. Potential Impact of Referendum C & D (Ms. Natalie Lutes, Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance)

C. Changes to the Handbook for Professional Personnel (Mr. Lee Combs, General Counsel/Dr. Joan Foster, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs)

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VI. INFORMATION ITEM - (Requires no approval by the Board of Trustees)

A. Personnel Actions Delegated to the President B. Enrollment Update – Information

VII. PRESENTATIONS

A. MSCD’s General Studies Curriculum and the gtPathways Curriculum (State Guaranteed Transfer Courses)

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board may convene into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters in accordance with 24-6-402(3)(b)(I), C.R.S., or to possibly confer with the Board’s attorney to receive specific advice on legal questions in accordance with 24-6-402(3)(a)(II), C.R.S.

X. ADJOURNMENT

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METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VIA CONFERENCE CALL

Wednesday, August 3, 2005

8 a.m. Central Classroom 301

Auraria Campus

MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:05 a.m., by Chair Benson. Board of Trustees Present: Trustee Bruce Benson; Trustee Gin Butler; Trustee Alex Cranberg (EXCUSED); Trustee Maria Garcia Berry; Trustee Mark Martinez; Trustee John Osborn; Trustee Adele Phelan; Trustee Ann Rice; Trustee Sean Tonner; Faculty Trustee Gene Saxe; Student Trustee Brian Glotzbach.

Metro State Personnel Present: Stephen Jordan, President; Teri Bokn, Executive Assistant to the President; Joan Foster, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs; Natalie Lutes, Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance; Karen Raforth, Interim Vice President for Student Services; George Middlemist, Interim Vice President for Information Technology; Percy Morehouse, Executive Director of Equal Opportunity; John Cochran, Interim Dean, School of Business; Sandra Haynes, Interim Dean, School of Professional Studies; Kenneth Keller, Interim Dean, School of Letters, Arts & Sciences; and others.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. June 1, 2005, Board Meeting Minutes. B. July 13, 2005, Teleconference Board Meeting Minutes.

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2005, Board Meeting and the July 13, 2005, Teleconference Board Meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

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III. CONSENT ITEM

A. Personnel Items – It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Personnel Item as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

V. PERSONNEL/INFORMATION ITEM - (Requires no approval by the Board of Trustees)

A. Personnel Actions Delegated to the President. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no comments from the public. VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board did not elect to convene into Executive Session. VIII. ADJOURNMENT

At approximately 8:10 a.m., it was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Board of Trustees Meeting

September 7, 2005 ENROLLMENTS • Census Enrollment Data. FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS • In June, Dr. Ken Keller, Interim dean of the School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, was

invited to lecture in China and to provide information on American education. Dr. Keller lectured on cultural anthropology, US students and US higher education and met with numbers of Chinese students who study English. He also met with faculty and administrators at Guangxi Normal University in Guilin City to discuss American higher education and possible faculty exchanges. He noted that the education system that exists in China does not offer the opportunities provided by Colleges like MSCD. As a result of his trip, the college hopes to create faculty and student exchanges.

• Dr. David Conde, assistant vice president for academic affairs, was interviewed by the

Rocky Mountain News on the bilingual program the college offers to Denver’s Fire Department and Police Department that allows firefighters and police offers to obtain a certification in a second language. Once certified through a test administrated by the college, a $100-a-month pay increase is awarded. Dr. Conde oversees this testing program.

• Economic Professor Mohammed Akacem was profiled in The Denver Post Sunday

Business Section. Mohammed provided his take on oil prices and their impact on the U.S. economy. Mohammed was quoted again in the Post for an article about oil prices reaching $60 a barrel for the first time.

• Political Science Professor Norman Provizer was interviewed by the WB2 News

Morning Show on President Bush's nomination of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court. Professor Provizer also shared his American constitution expertise with FOX 31’s Morning News on a segment about Iraq and the seven-day extension given to parliament to work on Iraq’s new constitution.

• Economics Professor Trey Fleisher was quoted throughout an article examining the

economics of illegal labor in Colorado in August’s ColoradoBiz magazine. In addition, Trey was a guest on John Andrews’ radio show on 710 KNUS with Board of Trustees member Alex Cranberg. Trey discussed economic education, including a new Metro State economics class, “A Citizen’s Guide to Economics.”

President’s Report September 7, 2005

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• Psychology Professor Richard Swanson was quoted in a Denver Post article on the increasing number of major crimes in Colorado this past year, saying there was a correlation between the unemployment rate and the crime rate.

• Criminal Justice Chair Joe Sandoval was quoted extensively in The Denver Post article

about questionable tactics used in the hunt for the suspect in the killing of a Denver police detective. He was also interviewed by the Rocky Mountain News for an article on the Denver Police Department and the Frank Lobato case.

• Political Science Chair Robert Hazan, during a recent visit to Turkey, appeared live on

national Turkish TV to discuss the country’s pending European Union membership negotiations.

• Sociology Professor Sheldon Steinhauser was profiled in the Intermountain Jewish News

on his stint as the director of Anti-Defamation League. • In early June, Marketing Professor Mick Jackowski and students from the college’s

chapter of Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) again joined Troubleshooter Tom Martino on his nationally syndicated consumer-advocate radio talk show on KHOW. The show is heard on 212 stations in 46 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. Students took calls from listeners calling in with customer-service kudos.

• Human Performance Sport and Leisure Studies Chair, Marc Rabinoff, used his expertise

in playground injuries on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 show to discuss backyard trampoline injuries and deaths.

COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENTS/UPDATES Academic Affairs • The Community College of Denver has initiated a one credit hour laboratory course for

remedial and developmental students. The cost of this lab is $80. All Metro students taking remedial work at CCD pay this charge as do all CCD students. The charge is the same whether the student takes one remedial course or two or three, depending on the needs of the student. Representatives from Academic Affairs, the Registrar’s Office and the Advising Center met with their counterparts at CCD to discuss issues of grading, curricula, communication with students, and cooperation. Students will attend an orientation and will receive individual attention and tutoring throughout the semester. They receive a minimum of 24 hours of assistance.

• Each year, Academic Affairs offers a series of two-hour workshops for faculty who are

preparing reappointment, tenure, promotion, post-tenure review, and sabbatical leave dossiers. The workshops focus on the type of information that must be presented and the methods to present the materials clearly and concisely. The Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Associate Vice President for Personnel discuss the review


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process and answer questions. The policies and procedures governing the review processes are explained with the goal of making the review as transparent as possible.

• Extended Campus is pleased to announce that it will make professional development

grants to academic departments that offered courses during the 2004-05 academic year at Metro South, at Metro North, at other locations, and through correspondence. For each credit hour a department produced off-campus, Extended Campus will contribute $10 to faculty professional development in that department. For example, a department producing 1000 credit hours off campus would receive a $10,000 grant. The department chair is encouraged to award funds to both full-time and part-time faculty. The total amount of the grants is over $130,000.

• The Colorado Commission on Higher Education has convened faculty from across the

state to discuss a transfer agreement for students interested in becoming Elementary Education teachers. The Phase III agreements that refine the first two phases are now with CCHE. Each institution prepared a list of up to19 credit hours that students can take to fill out sixty credits at a community college. The purpose is to allow students to finish an associate degree at a community college and then transfer to a four-year institution to complete a major and teacher licensure in Elementary Education. Metro faculty in Arts and Sciences and Teacher Education have worked with the Office of Academic Affairs to designate the courses in Behavioral Science and Human Development majors. These are the two important majors for Elementary Education licensure. CCHE and the institutions will be reviewing the proposed agreements for final signatures and implementation.

Student Services • The Student Travel program headed by Arliss Webster sends students accompanied by

faculty to conferences around the nation. Five students were sponsored from MSCD’s Metals Club: Metalmorphosis (Suzanna Goodman, Geoffrey Ledgerwood, Rachel Tai Davis, Bernadette Tonee Bell, and Margaret Bartless) with Yuko Yagisawa, Art faculty to attend the Colorado Metal smithing Association in Salida. The program also sent three students from MSCD’s 3D Teknica club (Paul Fuschino, Jedi Valdez and Ryan Slusher) with Clare Cornell, Art faculty to Los Angeles to SIGGRAPH 2005. All students were required to make a public presentation of their learning experience when they returned to campus in exchange for student fee funding.

• Debra Bislip, M.D., one of the Health Center's Medical Directors, volunteers one

evening a week at Clinica Tepeyac, a medical center serving the Latino/a community. Recently, Clinica Teyeyac was in danger of losing their $15,000 grant because they had been unable to perform enough gynecological exams. Dr. Bislip and the Health Center responded to the crisis and extended her volunteer hours to perform the exams within a short time frame. Dr. Bislip and the Student Health Center were commended for their continued willingness to collaborate with Clinica Tepeyac to serve the Latina


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community. In addition to her medical proficiency, Dr. Bislip’s knowledge of the Latino/a community and language skills makes her invaluable to Metro State.

• Metro Bridge, a transitional program for students entering Metro in the fall, completed

its summer session with 88 students. This year they attended special classes in English or Reading, Speech, Health and History. They were given math tutoring to help them improve their math assessment scores or help them prepare for their first college math class. The program included option community building aspects such as hiking and lunching together.

• The Office of Admissions launched a new program partnering with CCD and UCDHSC

in the creation of the ACE College Prep Continuum. ACE, Alliance for A Choice in Education, is a non-profit organization designed to assist low income families seeking educational opportunities for their children in grades K-12 and give scholarships to them. This new program will educate students about high school curriculum requirements, college search processes, financial aid, and student services available in colleges.

• Online Tutoring, smarthinking, has announced fall hours. Again, live Math tutoring will

be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for courses from basic skills through calculus. On any subject, students can submit questions or a paper or search academic resources 24/7.

Administration and Finance • Stephanie Moran, Interim Budget Director, attended the WACUBO Business Managers

Institute. This provided an opportunity to expand her knowledge in the areas of higher education management and advanced tools for evaluating data. She was able to expand her professional contacts, identify peer contacts and participate in dialogue about nationwide higher educations funding.

• The Office of Student Accounts and the Financial Aid Office completed the first fall

2005 financial aid disbursement on Friday August 12. Financial Aid indicated they disbursed $14,398,955 with the following details on the first disbursement:

o Loans=$8,755,421 o Grants=$4,675,426 o Scholarship=$868,107 o We received $3,201,142 from CCHE for Fall 2005.

• The State Auditors Office received a legislative request to audit the Higher Education

Personnel Exemption Process. Each institution is expected to participate in this audit. Tamy Calahan, MSCD Director of Human Resources, responded to this audit in early August. She has met with the auditors to answer any outstanding questions. Additionally, the auditor’s office has indicated this audit may be expanded and new information may be necessary from the institutions.


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Information Technology • The Division of Information Technology (IT) agreed to host the Office of U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services, a Bureau of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, for immigration officer training in Microsoft Access and PowerPoint in September. IT’s Technology Trainer will assist in training up to 30 officers in the basics of both software applications.

• IT recently completed the Banner COF project, which impacted 10 central college and

university offices and 23 state community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities. Metro State IT took the statewide lead to partner with these colleges and universities in order to reduce the overall costs of making the program changes necessary to ensure that all Banner institutions were ready to implement COF for the start of the Academic Year. Initially, institutions could have made their own changes to the Banner code or contracted with Banner’s vendor, Sunguard SCT. Sunguard SCT estimated the costs of making the program changes to be over $550,000 per institution. Through Metro and CSU’s negotiating efforts, we were able to use Sunguard SCT’s resources and reduce the cost to approximately $200,000 total, which all the partnered institutions shared. The overall cost to Metro was approximately $30,000.

• IT has completed a formal pilot through spring and summer of the plagiarism prevention

system, Turnitin. The pilot included 65 instructors, with more than 6,000 papers submitted. A training session was conducted on how to use this tool for faculty in August, prior to the full implementation during the fall semester.

• IT is working with Student Services staff to develop a mechanism to provide all student

services on-line through MetroConnect and the college’s web site. This project helps ensure that all students will be able to use college student services whether or not they are on the main campus.

• IT has begun working with College Communications to prepare a campus wide security

awareness campaign. The intent of this campaign is to make faculty, staff, and students more aware of their computing environment and to help make the college’s computing network more secure.

GRANTS • The Denver Post ran a feature about the An Adventure of the American Mind, a federal

Library of Congress program that Metro State is spearheading in Colorado. The program, one of only 10 in the country, assists school districts in helping educators and students discover the treasures of the Library of Congress by integrating digital technology and the Library of Congress online archives into the classroom. The story included an interview with AAM-Colorado Director Peggy O’Neill-Jones and several Colorado educators who have completed AAM-Colorado workshops and have utilized resources from this program in their classrooms.


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• Dr. Joan Forster will be working with Dr. Betsy Zeller, Director of Sponsored Programs,

to identify criteria and themes to submit ideas for grant proposals from faculty early in the fall. The Mentoring Program pairs seasoned grant writers with faculty who have ideas for grants but need help in the process of research and writing grants. Five pairs of faculty will be chosen based on the criteria and priorities set by Academic Affairs and the Office of Sponsored Programs.

• Julie Mancuso, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation presented the Wellness

TRYathlon program for physically challenged students that won a grant from the Department of Public Health. Her program was the only college grant in the state that was selected to be presented at the DOH and Environment/Colorado Physical Education and Nutrition committee meeting this week. Her presentation was well received by the one hundred health professionals; this should bode well for future funding opportunities with this agency.


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AGENDA ITEM: Personnel Issue: Report of personnel actions which occurred since the last

Board meeting of August 3, 2005.

BACKGROUND: Appointments which require approval by the Board. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Metropolitan State College of

Denver that the Board of Trustees approve the following appointments.

APPOINTMENTS Mr. Dave Alden, Assistant Director of Athletics for Development and Marketing, Head Tennis Coach, $53,000.00 - July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (ADMINISTRATIVE) Ms. Beth Anderson, Financial Aid Counselor, $35,213.00 - July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (ADMINISTRATIVE) Mr. Douglas Bell, Director of Student Media, $41,000.00 - July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (ADMINISTRATIVE) Ms. Cecily Cullen, Assistant Director/Assistant Curator of the Center for Visual Aid, $38,500.00 -August 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (ADMINISTRATIVE) Ms. Megan Euler, Theater Production Manager, $39,000 - July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (ADMINISTRATIVE) Ms. Rebekha Grigsby, Director, Teacher in Residence Program, $40,800.00 – July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (ADMINISTRATIVE) Dr. Sandra Haynes, Dean of School of Professional Studies, $85,885.00 - September 7, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (ADMINISTRATIVE) SABBATICAL LEAVE REQUESTS Dr. Mohammed Akacem, Professor of Economics, Spring Semester 2006, to write a comprehensive paper on the Privatization of OPEC as a white paper. Dr. Donald Chang, Professor of Marketing, Spring Semester 2006, to conduct scholarly research to enhance specialty knowledge in subject areas.

Dr. Rick Crosser, Professor of Accounting, Spring Semester 2006, involves teaching and/or conducting research or program development at another educational institution in the U.S. or abroad. Dr. Arthur Fleisher III, Professor of Economics, Spring Semester 2006, to research and write on a projected book or set of articles explaining the transition of Japan from a feudal society to a developed country. Dr. Adolph Grundman, Professor of History, Spring Semester 2006, to research and work on a book on the history of Olympic men’s and women’s basketball from 1936 to present. Dr. Monys Hagen, Associate Professor of History, Fall Semester 2005 or Spring Semester 2006, to strengthen and enhance the Camp Hale website, revising and updating a reader for immigration history, and research on a World War II treason case. Dr. Madison Holloway, Associate Professor of Management, Spring Semester 2006, to refine the selection of previously collected papers on computer based research, submit them for presentation at the appropriate conference and work with students on a quality professional presentation. Dr. Linda Lang-Peralta, Associate Professor of English, Fall Semester 2005, to complete and edit the collection of essays on Jamaica Kincaid for publishing. Dr. Linda Lockwood, Associate Professor of Psychology, 2005-2006 Academic Year, to continue to develop teaching skills through a Quantum Learning Program and to become certified in online instruction. Dr. Robert Schatz, Associate Professor of Psychology, Fall Semester 2005, to write up completed research studies and submit manuscripts for publishing. Dr. Niels Schonbeck, Professor of Chemistry, Fall Semester 2005, to write a case book for chemistry entitled “The Better Buffer Book: A Unified Approach to Solving Acid-Base Problems for All Levels.” FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:

Dr. Eric Ball, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, $45,000.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Ms. Lynann Butler-Sanchez, Assistant Professor of Human Services, $42,148.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Dr. Allison Cotton, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, $40,000.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY)

August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Ms. Kelly Felice, Assistant Professor of Human Services, $42,148.00,

Ms. Jennifer Garner, Assistant Professor of Art, $45,000.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Dr. Derrick Hudson, Assistant Professor of African American Studies, $44,000.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Ms. Mary Beth Krueger, Assistant Professor of Music, $42,000.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Ms. Sandra Lane, Assistant Professor of Art, $44,000.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Ms. Amy Metier, Associate Professor of Art, $60,000.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Dr. Nancy Sasaki, Assistant Professor of Biology, $44,000.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Dr. Susan Schelbe, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, $45,000.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY) Ms. Diane Shantz, Assistant Professor of Nursing, $48,850.00, August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006 (PROBATIONARY/FACULTY)

Hiring Summary Eric Ball

I. General Information

School: Letters, Arts and Sciences Department / Program: Chemistry / Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Name: Eric Ball, Ph.D. Rank: Assistant Professor

II. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: Inorganic & Physical Chemistry / CHE1100 Principals of Chemistry, CHE3010 Analytical Chemistry Lab, CHE3190 Survey of Physical Chemistry, CHE 3200 Survey of Physical Chemistry Lab and in the future CHE2300 Inorganic Chemistry and CHE3400 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. Faculty in Program: 11 Full-Time / 9 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 71% / 29% (2002-2003 data) Other: NA.

III. Qualifications

A. Degrees, Field, College/University, Date

Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2000 B.S., Chemistry, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 1994

B. Teaching, including ratings as available and any Metro experience

Lecturer, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 2003-2005 Instructor, University of Colorado at Denver, 2003-2004 Student teaching ratings at MSCD (Fall 2004 and Spring 2005): Consistently above departmental means, including upper-division courses. On-campus interview: “Eric presented to the committee for over one hour. His classroom presence, organization and use of technology was excellent. He demonstrated how we might use technology to enhance nearly 100% of our classes and how the same technology could be used to do fundable undergraduate research with a minimum of capital expenditure. The committee was overwhelmed by the confidence and enthusiasm shown by this candidate and by the possibilities for our department if we should choose to adopt some of his suggestions.” -- Dr. Charles Tindall, Chair, MSCD Department of Chemistry

IV. Professional Achievements See Related Experience (below).

V. Related Experience (Area and Dates) Service Engineer, Analytical Instrument Recycle, 1999-2003

VI. Other (if applicable)

Helps meet underutilization goals: NA.

VII. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable)

NA.

Lynann Butler-Sanchez Hiring Summary

I. General Information

School: Professional Studies Department/Program: Human Services Name: Lynann Butler-Sanchez Rank: Assistant Professor

II. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty/Courses: High Risk Youth – Human Services Faculty in Program 14.7 Percent CHP taught by full-time/part-time: 1/2 High Risk Youth; 10.5/4.2 Human Services Department Other: .

III. Qualifications

a. Degree(s): Degree: Field: College/University: M.A. Family Counseling Univ. of Colorado Boulder B.S. Psychology Colorado State University

b. Teaching (including ratings as available and any Metro experience): 2 years FT teaching experience (8/03-present), MSCD, Department of Human Services Student evaluations are consistently >5.0 (A) which are above department, school and college mean

IV. Professional Achievements Recipient of Violence/Early Childhood Education Grant through Department of Education >300 hours training in cultural diversity, abuse reporting, safety, management issues, cults and gangs, self-injury, etc.

V. Related Experience

A. Area(s) B. Year(s) Therapist 3 years Clinician, EAP Counselor 2 years Addictions counselor & Intervention Specialist 3 years

VI. Other (if applicable)

Helps meet underutilization goals (total minority - female)

VII. Special Certifications (licensures) Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Addictions Counselor III Data obtained from the OIR Institutional Research Data Book for 2003.

Hiring Summary Dr. Allison Cotton

VIII. General Information

School: Professional Studies Department / Program: Criminal Justice and Criminology Name: Allison M. Cotton Rank: Assistant Professor

IX. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: Faculty in Program: 7 Full-Time / 7.9 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 40% / 60% (2002-2003 data) Other:

X. Qualifications

A. Degrees, Field, College/University, Date PhD., Sociology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 2002 M.A., Sociology, Howard, University, Washington, DC 1995 B.A., Sociology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 1991


Three (3) years FT teaching experience: 2003-2005 Assistant Professor, Prairie View A&M University 2002-2003 Instructor, University of Colorado

“Dr. Allison Cotton is an excellent and compassionate instructor who demands much of her students, who in turn, rise to the occasion. She excels in the classroom.” Dr. Karen Douglas, Assistant Professor, Prairie View A&M University, TX “Students at the Community College of Aurora twice nominated Dr. Cotton for Faculty of the Year award. As an instructor at the University of Colorado, she received rave reviews for courses such as Deviance, The Criminal Justice System, and Race and Ethnic Relations.” Leslie Irvine, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Colorado “She is a gifted teacher. Dr. Cotton has taught a wide array of course in different settings ranging from three different community colleges to the University of Colorado-Boulder. The students’ evaluations of her teaching are excellent.” Michael Radelet, Professor & Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Colorado

XI. Professional Achievements Numerous publications – articles, essays and recent book manuscript under review Conferences presentations Areas of research and teaching interests include: criminology, deviance, social inequality

XII. Related Experience (Area and Dates) Assistant Professor, Prairie View A& M 2003-present

Instructor, University of Colorado, Boulder 2002-2003

XIII. Other (if applicable)

Helps meet underutilization goals:

XIV. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable)

Kelly Felice Hiring Summary

VIII. General Information

School: Professional Studies Department/Program: Human Services Name: Kelly Felice Rank: Assistant Professor

IX. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty/Courses: Non Profit Organization – Human Services Faculty in Program 14.7 Percent CHP taught by full-time/part-time: 1/1.25 Non Profit; 10.5/4.2 Other: .

X. Qualifications

a. Degree(s): Degree: Field: College/University: M.S. Management Regis University Certificate Comm Serv Dev MSCD Certification, Paralegal The Paralegal Institute, New York B.A. English Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

b. Teaching (including ratings as available and any Metro experience):

5 years Full Time Teaching, 7 years Part Time Teaching at MSCD MSCD student evaluations are at or above department, school and college mean Golden Key Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award – Metropolitan State college of Denver, 2003

XI. Professional Achievements 5 publications in area of Non Profit Organization; Fulbright-Hays Grantee (2003); numerous presentations and training in Non Profit Organization

XII. Related Experience

A. Area(s) B. Year(s) Non Profit 3 years as senior consultant to Center for

Non Profit Excellence

XIII. Other (if applicable)

Helps meet underutilization goals (total minority - female)

XIV. Special Certifications (licensures) CHP Data obtained from the OIR Institutional Research Data Book for 2003.

Hiring Summary Jennifer Garner

XV. General Information

School: Letters, Arts and Sciences Department / Program: Art Department Name: Jennifer Garner. M.F.A. Rank: Assistant Professor

XVI. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: Studio Art / Senior Thesis Faculty in Program: 14 Full-Time / 30 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 36% / 64% (2002-2003 data) Other: NA.

XVII. Qualifications

A. Degrees, Field, College/University, Date M.F.A., Printmaking, Photography and Art History, Texas Tech University, 1995 B.F.A., Printmaking and Art History, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 1992 B. Teaching, including ratings as available and any Metro experience Part-Time Instructor, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 1995-2005 Part-Time Instructor, Denver Art Museum, 1996-2005 Part-Time Instructor, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1997-1999 Part-Time Instructor, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, 1997-1998 High Student Evaluations documented in hiring materials. Letter of reference: “I have been working with Jennifer for over eight years on the Auraria Campus. I know her as an inspired teacher, a fellow artist, and a well-respected gallery director. I have witnessed Jennifer teach several classes, shared students, and attended B.F.A. exhibitions of her student work. We worked closely together while she was director at the Emmanuel Gallery. Jennifer has a remarkable eye for installing art, and curated some very strong exhibitions while she ran the gallery.” -- Amy Metier, Chairperson [Art], Community College of Denver.

XVIII. Professional Achievements 15 gallery exhibitions, 1994-2005

XIX. Related Experience (Area and Dates)

Interim Director, Emmanuel Gallery, Auraria Camapus, 2002-2005 Programs Manager, Western States Arts Federation, 2001-2002 Gallery Assistant, Olofindayo Contemporary African Art Gallery, Denver, CO, 1995- 1996 Arts Coordinator, S.M.A.R.T. Summer Youth Program, City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Fine Arts Center, 1993-1995 Assistant Gallery Director, Department of Art, FOVA Galleries, Texas Tech University, 1992-1995

XX. Other (if applicable)


XXI. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable)

NA.

Hiring Summary Derrick Hudson

XXII. General Information

School: Letters, Arts and Sciences Department / Program: African American Studies Name: Derrick Hudson, Ph.D. Rank: Assistant Professor

XXIII. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: International African Studies / Contemporary African Politics, Survey of African History Faculty in Program: 4 Full-Time / 4 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 85% / 15% (2002-2003 data) Other: Target of Opportunity (TOPS) Hire

XXIV. Qualifications


Ph. D., International Relations, University of Denver, GSIS, 2004 MA Political Science /International Affairs, University of Central Oklahoma, 1992 B.S., Humanities, The United States Air Force Academy, 1986


Program Director, Issachar Community Urban Studies and Leadership Program, Mile High Ministeries and Colorado Christian University, 2002-2005 Affiliate Faculty, Colorado Christian University, 2002-2005 Instructor, Department of Political Science, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Spring 1998.

XXV. Professional Achievements

See Related Experience (below).

XXVI. Related Experience (Area and Dates) Program Director, International Towne, Young Americans Center for Financial Education, 2002-2003

Director, World Affairs Challenge, Center for Teaching International Relations, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver, 1997-1998

Associate and Book Review Editor, Africa Today, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver, 1995-1997

XXVII. Other (if applicable)

Helps meet underutilization goals: Black Male.

XXVIII. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable)

NA.

Hiring Summary Mary Beth Krueger

XXIX. General Information

School: Letters, Arts and Sciences Department / Program: Music / Music Theatre Name: Mary Beth Krueger Rank: Assistant Professor

XXX. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: Music Theatre Faculty in Program: 10 Full-Time / 42 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 34% / 66% (2002-2003 data) Other: TOPS Hire

XXXI. Qualifications


M.M., Music Education, Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), 1995 B.M., Vocal Music Education, Michigan State University, 1990


Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 1997 – 2005 (8 years full-time experience) Very high student ratings at MSCD (Latest data is Fall 2003: 5.00 to 6.00 on a 6.00-point scale; most ratings are above 5.50)

XXXII. Professional Achievements

Ars Nova Singers (Boulder, CO): Alto section leader, 1997-2001

XXXIII. Related Experience (Area and Dates) Rocky Mountain Chorale (Boulder, CO): Director, 1997-2001 (5 years);

St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church (Lansing, MI): Choir Director, 1994-1997 (4 years);

Santa Fe Desert Chorale (Santa Fe, NM) [a professional organization]: Alto Section Leader, 1996-1998 (3 years);

Waverly High School: Staff Accompanist, 1993-1996 (3 years);

Lakewood High School (Lake Odessa, MI): Choir Director [and Teacher of the Year], 1992-1993 (1 year);

Brandon High School (Ortonville, MI): Choir Director, 1991-1992 (1 year).

XXXIV. Other (if applicable)

Helps meet underutilization goals: White Female.

XXXV. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable)

NA.

Hiring Summary Sandra Lane

XXXVI. General Information

School: Letters, Arts and Sciences Department / Program: Art / Drawing Program Name: Sandra Lane, M.F.A. Rank: Assistant Professor

XXXVII. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: Art / Drawing Courses Faculty in Program: 14 Full-Time / 30 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 36% / 64% (2002-2003 data) Other: NA.

XXXVIII. Qualifications


M.F.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1998 B.F.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, 1995


On-campus interview: Ms. Lane presented a very thorough presentation of her student artwork, and the theory that informs the ideas that she is communicating in her art. Ms. Lane covered several theorists’ including Julia Kristava and Elaine Scarry while relating the content to the content of Lane’s own artwork. This was done in a succinct and smart way. Ms. Lane also presented her student work. As a result of having taught for many years she had an impressive representation of techniques, including digital processes, and a variety of styles. It was obvious that Ms. Lane is an excellent teacher based on the learning that was evident in her student work. Sandra Lane’s own artwork is sophisticated and exciting. Her use of visual language is complex and accessible on many different levels. This was obvious based on the fact that her exhibition record is long and has several notable venues. Also she was the focus of a local news spotlight on her artwork. Peer Observations: number of observations: 2; ratings 5.2 and √+ (on a six-point scale). “This observation was a stellar example of how a critique should be run. Prof. Land could teach a class in processes of critique.” [Clare Cornell, peer observer, MSCD] Student Evaluations of Teaching at MSCD (on a six-point scale): Spring 2004: 5.24 to 4.95; Fall 2004: 5.13 to 5.03.

XXXIX. Professional Achievements

Member, Edge Gallery; extensive local and limited national exhibition record since 1996.

XL. Related Experience (Area and Dates) NA.

XLI. Other (if applicable)


XLII. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable)

NA.

Hiring Summary Amy Metier

XLIII. General Information

School: Letters, Arts and Sciences Department / Program: Art Name: Amy Metier Rank: Associate Professor

XLIV. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: Painting, drawing, two-dimensional design and multimedia. Faculty in Program: 14 Full-Time / 30 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 36% / 64% (2002-2003 data) Other: NA.

XLV. Qualifications

A. Degrees, Field, College/University, Date M.F.A., University of Colorado at Boulder, 1979 B.A., Colorado State University, Fort Collins 1975 Kinsky Art Institute, Vienna, Austria, 1973


As a TOPS hire, Amy Metier’s professional achievements and extended experience in a college environment brought her to our attention. With over 40 solo and group exhibits to her credit, she enjoys a strong national and regional following. Her teaching experience is outlined chronologically below. Her strong teaching and professional experience offer us the opportunity to retain a highly qualified faculty member as well as balance out the EEO underutilization issues. With strong support from both the faculty and Chair of Art, Ms. Metier exhibits exceptional skill and ability in both her professional field and in her administrative endeavors in her role as chair. 1990 – Present, Chair and Professor of Art, Community College of Denver 1999 – Graduate Art Teacher, Distance Learning, Vermont College Graduate School 1989-1990 – Assistant Professor of Art, Regis University, Denver, CO 1988-1989 – Adjunct Instructor of Art, UCD, Metro, and Regis University 1986-1987 – Adjunct Instructor of Art, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO

XLVI. Professional Achievements

Over forty solo exhibitions, group exhibitions and public collections are listed in Ms. Metier’s résumé, and these are listed as “selected.” She has had several successful shows in the area and has several galleries who consistently praise her work. Recipient of the “NISOD Award” for excellence in teaching from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000, 2003, and 2004. Recipient of NEH Focus grant to curate at the Emmanuel Gallery in 1995. Headed “Art Appreciation” task force in the core curriculum statewide in 1992 Artist Residency (awarded), Ucross Foundation, Ucross, Wyoming, 1989

XLVII. Related Experience (Area and Dates)

Artist Residency, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont, 1992

XLVIII. Other (if applicable)

Helps meet underutilization goals: White Female

XLIX. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable) NA.

Hiring Summary Nancy Sasaki

L. General Information

School: Letters, Arts and Sciences Department / Program: Biology / TQE Name: Nancy Sasaki, Ph.D. Rank: Assistant Professor

LI. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: Microbiology Faculty in Program: 15 Full-Time / 14 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 54% / 46% (2002-2003 data) Other: Dr. Sasaki brings expertise in teaching secondary education science that is badly needed by the Biology Department – Half-time assignment on TQE Grant

LII. Qualifications


1991: Ph. D., Microbiology, Colorado State University 1987: M.S., Biological Sciences, University of Denver 1985: B.A., Biological Sciences (minor in Chemistry, Minor in Math), University of Denver Licensure in Secondary Education


As part of her interview, Nancy Sasaki taught a freshman major course on DNA replication. She was allowed no materials and demonstrated a high level of creativity in explaining the processes, ease with the information and materials (accurately taught all aspects without any notes). Dr. Sasaki demonstrated strong content knowledge and pedagogue and has experience teaching in an urban high school setting, which aligns with the TQE mission. Exams and syllabi were included in her application that demonstrates currency in the field, appropriate and thorough assessment of student progress, and a strong ability in curriculum development. This fact is also evidenced in her résumé, which shows extensive experience in defining curriculum standards, developing hands-on trainings and labs as well as creating programs within pre-established guidelines.

Chair’s Evaluation of Dr. Sasaki as a full-time temporary faculty member indicates an “A” in all categories, and her peer evaluations show that her colleagues strongly recommend Dr. Sasaki’s courses. One peer evaluation was a 4.6 on a five-point scale, while another was 4.72 on a five-point scale. Teaching History: January 2003 to Present: Visiting Assistant Professor; Metropolitan State College of Denver; Ratings are in the high four to low five point range on a six-point scale, and are consistently above department, school, college and call means. 2003-2004: Taught the Summer Science Institute Program sponsored by MSCD; 2001-2002: Chemistry and Biology, West Essex Regional High School, Trenton, NJ; 2000-2001: Chemistry and Biology, Randolph High School, Randolph, NJ;

LIII. Professional Achievements

Several post-doctoral research experiences in microbiology, which included overseas travel and eventual publication on the species Rhodococcus isolated from contaminated soil samples, passed PRAXIS Exams to obtain teaching certificate.

LIV. Related Experience (Area and Dates) Licensed to teach K-12 Science and Biology in New Jersey since 2002, Passed PRAXIS Exams to obtain teaching certificates in Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences in 2000.

LV. Other (if applicable)


LVI. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable)

Primary and Secondary Teacher Licensures in Biological and Physical Sciences.

Hiring Summary Susan Schelble

LVII. General Information

School: Letters, Arts and Sciences Department / Program: Chemistry Name: Susan Schelble, Ph.D. Rank: Assistant Professor

LVIII. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: Organic & analytical chemistry / CHE 1800 Gen Chemistry I and CHE 3120 Org Chemistry Lab (plus 50% time for the TQE Grant) Faculty in Program: 11 Full-Time / 9 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 71% / 29% (2002-2003 data) Other: Candidate hired in conjunction with the Teacher Quality Education (TQE) Grant.

LIX. Qualifications

A. Degrees, Field, College/University, Date Ph.D., Chemistry: Organic and Analytical, Colorado State University, 1994 B.S., Chemistry: Secondary Education, Univ.of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1985 B.S., Medical Technology, St, Norbert College, 1971 B. Teaching, including ratings as available and any Metro experience Senior Instructor, University of Colorado at Denver, 1998-2004; Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Southern Colorado, 1995-1998; Instructor, University of Colorado at Denver, Summer 1996; Visiting Assistant Professor, Colorado State University, Summer 1995; Visiting Assistant Professor, Front Range Community College, Spring 1995; Visiting Assistant Professor, Colorado State University, 1994-1995. High ratings by supervisors (“exceeding expectations,” 3.8 & 4.0 on a 4-point scale, etc.). High student evaluations are well-documented in candidates’ hiring materials. During her interview Dr. Schelble demonstrated her specialty with an excellent presentation in which she outlined her research with undergraduates. This involved synthetic organic chemistry and sophisticated structural analysis using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

Letter of recommendation: “Overall, Susan will be a very strong addition to your faculty. As a mid-career professor, she brings many years of experience to the classroom and she brings an invaluable treasure chest of understanding of and links within the national education community. And she brings all this together with an untarnished, genuine, and energetic enthusiasm for science.” -- Dr. Rainer Glaser, Professor in Chemistry, University of Missouri-Columbia (and co-Investigator with Dr. Schelble on NSF-DUE grant).

LX. Professional Achievements Candidate has extensive record of presentations in her field, at least once a year for the last nine years and as many as five per year during some periods.

LXI. Related Experience (Area and Dates)

Secondary Education Teacher, Wausau West and Mosinee High Schools, 1985-1988.

LXII. Other (if applicable)


LXIII. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable)

NA.

Hiring Summary Dianne L. Shantz

LXIV. General Information

School: Professional Studies Department / Program: Nursing Name: Dianne L. Shantz Rank: Assistant Professor

LXV. Need (Use Categories As Applicable)

Specialty / Courses: Medical/Surgical Nursing, Clinical Scholar, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Accelerated Nursing courses, Online Nursing instruction Faculty in Program: 4 Full-Time / .5 Part-Time Percent CHP taught by full-time / part-time: 100% / 0% (2002-2003 data) Other:

LXVI. Qualifications

A. Degrees, Field, College/University, Date M.S., Nursing, University of Northern Colorado 1999 B.S., Nursing, Wichita State University 1983

B. Teaching, including ratings as available and any Metro experience:

1 year of FT teaching, Community College of Denver 5 years of PT Teaching, Community College of Denver, University of Colorado School of Pharmacy “…students from all of our programs have given Dianne very positive evaluations during her years here at CCD.” Patricia Barber, Assoc. Chair of Nursing, CCD “Dianne received very high reviews from student performance evaluations and required very little supervision from me.” Vicki V. Earnest, RN, former Chair, Nursing Program, CCD

LXVII. Professional Achievements

Grant writer and co-investigator on several grants Numerous publications and papers Local and state presentations

LXVIII. Related Experience (Area and Dates)

Faculty Coordinator, CCD, 2004-2005 Program Director – Advanced Placement Nursing Program Online, CCD and CCC

Online, 2002-2004 Online Module Instructor – University of Colorado School of Nursing, 2001-2005 Epilepsy Nurse Specialist, University of Colorado Hospital- 1990-2000 Staff Nurse, University of Colorado Hospital - 1986-1990

LXIX. Other (if applicable)

Helps meet underutilization goals:

LXX. Special Certifications and Licensures (if applicable) R.N. CNS (Certified Nurse Specialist)

AGENDA ITEM: REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2006 MSCD OPERATING BUDGET ISSUE: Consistent with the Trustee Policy Manual, Sections 4.1 and 4.2, the Board of Trustees for Metropolitan State College of Denver has the responsibility and authority to review and approve the operating budgets. This Agenda Item includes the FY 2004-05 Revised Operating Budget for Metropolitan State College of Denver. BACKGROUND: The Revised FY 2005-06 Operating Budget for MSCD has been developed to account for significant changes in the budget. These changes include: the proposed allocation of state appropriated base institutional reserves, the allocation of prior year fund balance, and budget adjustments based on current FY 2006 enrollment projections. The college is retaining $3.06 million of prior year fund balance in reserve. RECOMMENDATION: The President’s staff and cabinet have reviewed the Revised FY 2005-06 Operating Budget for MSCD and recommend approval as presented.

Administration and Finance 8/30/2005

Fiscal Year 2006 September 7, 2005

Budget Revisions – State Appropriated

Following is a summary of the changes to the Fiscal Year 2006 budget for Metropolitan State College of Denver. Tuition and Fees Revenue – The College is projecting a 2% growth in enrollment, based on preliminary enrollment data for summer 2005 and fall 2005 semesters. This is a reduction of 3% from the 5% estimate used to build the FY 2006 budget. This correlates into a decrease in revenue of ($1,659,900). Internal Reallocation – This reallocation reflects the final approved FY2006 budget allocations to each expense category. The change represents the difference between the estimate used in June 2005 and the final approved FY2006 allocation. Base Adjust ICR – This increase of $22,504 in ICR revenue is based on a review of grants receiving ICR during the 2006 fiscal year. Base Reserves – The total amount available for distribution is $2,071,335. The college proposes allocating a total of $2,010,240. $1,750,000 is for an increase in the per credit hour adjunct faculty salary. This reflects an increase in the average salary per credit hour from $788 per credit hour to $960. This increase will put MSCD adjunct faculty pay more in line with other area institutions. The University of Colorado at Denver pays their adjunct faculty $1,041 per credit hour for lower level courses and $1,160 for upper level courses. The University of Northern Colorado pays their adjunct faculty based on the degree they hold; a doctorate is paid between $1,100 and $1,500 per credit hour; if they hold a master’s degree, they are paid between $800 and $1,000 per credit hour; and if they hold a bachelor’s degree only, their pay is between $500 and $700 per credit hour. Additionally, $126,000 is being allocated to fund 2.0 FTE in Sponsored Programs (These two positions have been funded in an ICR account since 2004.), $48,000 for a 1.0 FTE for the IT Web Team, $38,240 for a new Admissions Counselor position, and $48,000 for a Facilities Planner. Prior Year Fund Balance – Prior year fund balance that is available for distribution is $5.8 million dollars, of this amount $4.8 million is being allocated. The primary allocations of these funds are: $1.2 million for equipment, $1.5 million for renovations and remodeling, $541,000 for the GASB adjustment, and $641,000 to balance merit scholarships. Additionally, any fund balances associated with the indirect cost recovery and class fees are directly allocated back to those programs. These amounts are $721,000 for indirect cost recovery and $52,000 for class fees.

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Administration and Finance 8/30/2005

Budget Revisions – Auxiliary

Following is a summary of the changes to the Auxiliary budget due to additional information from year-end close, and projected revenue projections as of fall semester. Program Revenue – Auxiliary budgeted revenue has been reduced by $131,000. The tuition and fee revenue has been reduced due to a smaller projected enrollment increase than was planned. Other minor budgeted revenue adjustments were made to account for FY 2005 actuals. Expense budgets were also adjusted to reflect last year’s actuals. Personnel has been increased by $157,000, however there was a reduction of $237,000 in hourly personnel. Prior Year Fund Balance – Adjustments have been made to the auxiliary budget for proposed one-time expenditures of available funds. The primary uses of the funds are:

• return funds to the programs • GASB adjustment • MSCD 40th Anniversary

Budget Revisions – Plant

Prior Year Fund Balance – Prior year fund balance that is available for distribution is $2.8 million dollars. To date the college has allocated a total of $2,770,000. $2,300,000 is being allocated for equipment for academic affairs, and $470,000 is being returned to auxiliary funds due to TABOR.

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FY 2005-06

September 7, 2005Revised Operating Budget

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FY 2006 Revised Operating Budget

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Budget ChangesBudget changes made since June 1 Board Meeting:

State Appropriated Auxiliary Available Plant Restricted & Loan ConsolidatedRevenue 72,119,735 15,630,907 0 30,680,000 116,661,797

Change (1,637,396) (131,449) 0 0 (1,768,845)Total 70,482,339 15,499,458 0 30,680,000 116,661,797

Expenses 68,709,364 15,388,952 1,800,000 30,680,000 116,578,316Change 5,925,895 59,391 500,000 22,504 6,507,790

Total 74,635,259 15,448,343 2,300,000 30,702,504 123,086,106

Net Rev to Exp (4,152,920) 51,115

Prior Yr Fund Bal 5,822,312 7,305,628 2,815,335 15,943,275GASB Adjustment (540,663) (681,367) 0 (1,222,030)Available Fund Bal 5,281,649 6,624,262 2,815,335 14,721,245

Total Fund Balance 1,128,729 6,675,377 515,335 8,319,441

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Base InstitutionalReserves CalculationBase Reserves May 4, 2005 $2,896,939

New Funds to Reserves 515,909Subtotal Reported to Board June 1, 2005 3,412,848New Funds Held in Reserve 531,223Internal Allocations (212,836)

Subtotal 3,731,235Enrollment Decrease from 5% to 2% (1,659,900)

Total Reserves Available for Distribution $2,071,335

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Base Institutional Reserves Distribution

Funds Available for Distribution $2,071,335

Uses of Available ReservesRaise Average Adjunct Faculty Rate 1,750,000Base Fund 2.0 FTE in Sponsored Programs 126,000Create 1.0 FTE IT Professional I for the Web Team 48,000Create 1.0 FTE Admissions Counselor, Transfer Services 38,240Create 1.0 FTE Facilities Planner 48,000

Total Requested $2,010,240

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One-time Fund Balance Forward

State $5,822,312.19Auxiliary 7,305,628.28Plant 2,815,34.72

Total $15,943,275.19

Total Available: $15,943,275

Equip/Remodel AA 4,000,000Equip/Remodel Other Areas 1,000,000Return to Fund Managers 5,417,603GASB Adjustment 1,222,030Balance Merit Scholarships 641,388TABOR – Return to Auxiliaries 470,00040th Anniversary 30,000Executive Searches 100,000Total 12,881,022

Total Balance Available 3,062,253

Distribution of Fund Balance

State

Auxiliary

Plant

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State One-time Fund Balance Allocation

Available $5,822,312Uses

Institutional PrioritiesEquipment – Academic Affairs 700,000Equipment – Non Academic Affairs 500,000Renovations/Remodeling – Academic Affairs 1,000,000Renovations/Remodeling – Non Academic Affairs 500,000

Return to Fund ManagersIndirect Cost Recoveries 720,524Course/Program Fees 52,102

GASB Adjustment 540,663Balance Merit Scholarships 641,388Executive Searches 100,000

Total 4,754,678

Balance Available $1,067,634

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Auxiliary Fund Balance Allocation


TABOR, Return to Auxiliary Funds 4,644,977GASB Adjustment 681,36740th Anniversary 30,000

Total 5,376,344

Balance Available $1,949,284

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Plant Fund Balance Allocation


Institutional PrioritiesEquipment – Academic Affairs 2,300,000

TABOR – Return to Auxiliary Funds 470,000Total 2,770,000

Balance Available $45,335

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AGENDA ITEM: REFERENDUMS C & D BACKGROUND: Although the OSPB has not indicated a realistic cut to expect if Referendums C and D do not pass, at the request of CCHE, Metro has created scenarios showing how a 10%, a 25%, or a 50% stipend reduction would affect our budget for FY 2007.

ANALYSIS: To complete the analysis the following assumptions were used:

1. Personnel cuts are equal among faculty, administrators and support staff. 2. Average compensations off all employee classes were used to generate employee

FTE reductions (the average salary used was $55,800). 3. The FY 2006 Staffing Pattern as of July 1, 2005 was used to calculate FTE and

compensation information. 4. The student/faculty ratio is based on FY 2004 actual, including summer session. 5. Calculations are based on estimates and are for discussion purposes only.

The monetary impact of a reduction in stipend revenue is $3.6 million for a 10% reduction, $9.0 million for a 25% reduction, and $18.0 million for a 50% reduction. If a tuition increase were used to cover these reductions it would result in a 9.83% increase at a 10% cut, a 25.35% increase at a 25% cut and a 51.21% increase at a 50% cut. If a tuition increase of 15% and program/personnel cuts were used to make up the reductions there would be no program/personnel cuts needed at the 10% level, at the 25% level a reduction of 64.8 FTE is needed, and at the 50% level a reduction of 227.0 FTE is needed. To maintain the same student/faculty ratio of 20.4/1, a reduction of enrollment of 95.4 FTE would be needed for every 1% ($361,848) cut in the stipend. This correlates to a reduction of 4.68 faculty FTE and a reduction of 1.81 administrator/staff FTE for every 1% cut in the stipend. It is important to note that to maintain the same faculty/student ratio the college would lose tuition revenue in the amount of $271,413 for every 1% reduction in stipend revenue due to the reduction in enrollment. This analysis is provided for discussion purposes; information will be updated and provided to the Board as new data becomes available.

Referendums C and D

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Referendums C & D

Assumptions1. Evaluate Reductions at the CCHE requested amounts of

10%, 25%, and 50%. 2. The personnel cuts are made equally among faculty,

administrators and support staff.3. Average compensations of all employee classes were

used to generate employee FTE reductions.4. Staffing information is based on the FY2006 Staffing

Pattern as of July 1, 2005.5. Student/faculty ratio based on FY2004 actual, including

summer session.6. Calculations are based on estimates and are for

discussion purposes only.

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Referendums C & D

If Referendums C & D do not pass inNovember, the possible state reduction

in stipend revenue is:

10% 25% 50%($3,618,480) ($9,046,200) ($18,092,400)

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Referendums C & D

If a tuition increase was used to make up 100% of the shortfall, the tuition increase in each

category would be:

10% 25% 50%9.83%* 25.35%* 51.21%*

*This includes 20% of tuition increase to scholarships for rate increase above CPI. CPI is estimated at 2.1%.

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Referendums C & DIf a tuition increase of 15% ($5,428,400) and program/personnel

cuts were used to make up the shortfall, cutsin each category would be:

10% 25% 50%no cut needed $3,617,800 $12,664,000

64.8 FTE* 227.0 FTE*

6.3% 22.2%

*FTE Calculations based on average comp of all MSCD state funded employees - $55,800

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Referendums C & D

Enrollment

The FY 2004 student/faculty ratio was 20.4/1.To maintain this ratio, a reduction in

enrollment of 95.4 FTEis needed for each 1% cut in the stipend.

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Referendums C & D

For every 1% reduction in stipend revenue, it means a reduction of:

Dollars FTE-Students FTE-Faculty FTE-Other($361,848) (95.40) (4.68) (1.81)

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Referendums C & DAdditionally, for every 1% reduction in stipend revenue,

lost tuition revenue is ($271,413).The college will need to identify additional reductions

to make up for the lost tuition revenue.

The total reduction in revenue (tuition and stipend)for every 1% reduction in stipend

is ($633,261) if we maintain the samestudent/faculty ratio.

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AGENDA ITEM: CLARIFICATION AND CHANGES TO HANDBOOK FOR PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL

BACKGROUND The Handbook for Professional Personnel recognized that clarification and changes would be necessary as institutional circumstances changes. A Handbook Committee was established with the charge of “receive and consider changes to the Handbook recommended by members of the College community and make suggested changes to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President.” (Section XVI, page 168) Last year, Interim President Kieft requested the Handbook Committee to consider where Handbook language might be clarified or where changes should be made to reflect institutional practice. The Handbook Committee, in turn, reviewed the Handbook, solicited suggestions from the College community, and forwarded recommendations to Interim President Kieft. These recommendations were reviewed by Interim President Kieft and he concurred. The attached proposals for change, which in some cases lower the minimum degree requirements, was therefore placed on the June agenda for approval. However, questions arose just before the meeting as to the potential effect of the change on accreditation. Because these questions required additional time to answer, Dr. Buechner removed the item from the agenda. Academic Affairs has reviewed the changes in light of accreditation requirements, gathered additional information from the departments, and has concluded that these changes will not adversely affect accreditation. RECOMMENDATION: The President’s staff and Cabinet have reviewed and recommend that the approval the clarification and changes to the Handbook for Professional Personnel that are listed in the attachments.

CHANGE TO APPENDIX A FORMAT: Please see attached A. COLLEGE HANDBOOK COMMITTEE WORDING CHANGE: Third paragraph: “The College Handbook Committee shall have a reasonable opportunity to submit written comments and/or suggested modifications to any proposed change in the Handbook before the President or the Board of Trustees acts on the proposal.” CHANGING THE ANNUAL EVALUATION FORM FOR DEANS: To increase the efficiency and understanding of the form, the attached document is being proposed to replace the existing form. The new form is straightforward, decreasing confusion, and can be electronically scored by the Office of Institutional Research resulting in reduced processing time and decreasing the likelihood of questionable results. See Attachment B. CHANGING THE ANNUAL EVALUATION FORM FOR CHAIRS: To increase the efficiency and understanding of the form, the attached document is being proposed to replace the existing form. The new form is straightforward, decreasing confusion, and is in alignment with Chair’s duties as stated in the handbook, increasing validity. This form can be electronically scored by the Office of Institutional Research resulting in reduced processing time and decreasing the likelihood of questionable results. See Attachment C. CHAPTER V. SECTION G.1.a.(5),b.(5), c.(4), and d.(3): Requesting that the word “optional” be added to each area. When the new handbook was written, the Faculty Senate proposed adding an “other” category to each faculty performance evaluation area of the handbook as an optional “catch-all” criterion. The intent was for faculty to receive credit for making those contributions that do not fit into any of the listed criteria in a performance area. This evaluation criteria is used for annual evaluations, RTP decisions and PTR evaluations. The way that it is currently written, it is reflected as mandatory versus optional. The annual evaluation forms have the “other” listed as a criterion that has to be rated. The ratings of all the criteria are averaged to give the evaluation score for each performance area. Thus, faculty members can be penalized for not having activities in the “other” criterion. It is either 1/5th, 1/4th, or 1/3 of the evaluation of the performance area. Specific wording requested is: Chapter V., Section G, 1.a.(5) other activities specific to faculty member’s discipline (optional) Chapter V.,, Section G, 1.b.(5) other activities specific to faculty member’s discipline (optional) Chapter V., Section G, 1.c.(4) other activities specific to faculty member’s discipline and/or assigned responsibilities (optional) Chapter V., Section G, 1.d.(3) other activities specific to faculty member’s discipline (optional)

CHANGE TO SOCIAL WORK FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant Professor: MSW + 30 semester hours of relevant post-degree study CHANGE TO FINANCE FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant Professor: D or ABD in the teaching or related field Associate Professor: D in the teaching or related field Professor: D in the teaching or related field CHANGE TO RADIO/TV FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS: Instructor: Bachelor’s Degree and five years experience in field or related discipline Assistant Professor: Master’s Degree and five years experience in field or related discipline. Associate Professor: Master’s Degree and five years experience in field or related discipline. Professor: Master’s Degree and five years experience in field or related discipline. CHANGE TO INSTRUCTOR LEVEL SPEECH FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS: Instructor: Master’s Degree in Communication or other relevant discipline. CHANGE TO COMMUNICATION FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS: Instructor: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or Deaf Education Assistant Professor: Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or related field Associate Professor: Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or related field Professor: Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or related field

APPENDIX A College Teaching Requirements for Rank

(Used for Initial Hiring) Approved by Handbook Committee 02/11/05

RANK MINIMUM FULL-TIME COLLEGE

TEACHING EXPERIENCE OR TIME IN RANK

Instructor No Minimum Assistant Professor No Minimum Associate Professor Six Years Full-Time Teaching or Six Years in

Rank as Assistant Professor Professor Ten Years Full-Time Teaching or Four Years

in Rank as Associate Professor

Keys to abbreviations on Education and Experience Chart: Education Experience B-Bachelor’s Degree Stand alone number-years of relevant work D-Doctorate Degree experience JD-Juris Doctorate s-semester hours of relevant post-degree study M-Master’s Degree r – field or related discipline MFA-Master of Fine Arts t – years teaching experience MSW-Master of Social Work i – years experience in industry ABD-All but Dissertation

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FIELD

INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

PROFESSOR

Accounting M D or ABD in the teaching field

D D

Aerospace Science B + 3 and FAA Certification

M + 4 and FAA Certification



African American Studies

M D D D

Anthropology M r D r D r D r Art (Commercial) B + 3 M (Art) + 6 M (Art) + 6 M (Art) + 6 Art Education M.A.r or M.F.A.r or

+3t M.F.A. or D r and

+3t M.F.A.r or Dr +6t M.F.A.r or Dr +10t

Art History M D D D Art Studio M MFA MFA MFA Biology M D D D Chemistry M D D D Chicano Studies M Dr Dr Dr Communications M in Speech-Language

Pathology, Audiology, or Deaf Education

D in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or

Related Field D in Speech-Language

Pathology, Audiology, or Related Field

D in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or

Related Field Computer Information Systems

M D or ABD r D D

Computer Science M D D D Creative Writing M (English or

Dramatic Arts) MFA or D MFA or D MFA or D

Criminal Justice and Criminology

M + 3 M + 6 or JD, PhD, DPA or Dr

+ 4

M + 6 or JD, PhD, DPA or Dr

+ 4

M + 6 or JD, PhD, DPA or Dr

+ 4 Earth Sciences (Geology and Geography)

M D D D

Economics M D D D Education M M + 30s D D Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies

M M + 6; or M + 4 +

registration as PE

M + 6; or M + 4 +

registration as PE

M + 6; or M + 4 +

registration as PE

English M D D D Finance M D or ABDr Dr Dr Health Care Management

M M + 20s + 2 D D

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FIELD

INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

PROFESSOR

Health Education Services

M M + 4 M + 4 D

History M D D D Hospitality, Meeting, and Travel Administration

B + 3 M + 6 M + 6 M + 6

Human Performance, Sport and Leisure Studies

M M + 30s D D

Human Services Mr D or M + 5 D or M + 5 D + a minimum of 7t at accredited

college/university Industrial Design Br + 2r Mr + 4i Mr + 4i Mr + 4i Journalism B + 6 M + 6 M + 6 M + 6 Legal Studies (Management)

JD and passed bar exam




Management M ABD in business management

with an emphasis in the primary teaching area or

ABD in behavioral

science with an organizational

emphasis for the organizational

behavior or human resources

area

D in business management with

an emphasis in the primary

teaching area or Doctorate in behavioral




area

D business management

with an emphasis in the primary

teaching area or Doctorate in behavioral




area Marketing M Dr Dr Dr Mathematical Sciences

M D D D

Meteorology M D D D Modern Languages M M + 30s D D

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FIELD

INSTRUCTOR

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

PROFESSOR

Music (artist performers, conductors and composers)

M; or B + significant local

recognition

M + 30s; or M + significant local

recognition

D; or M + significant regional

recognition

D; or M + significant regional

recognition Music (except artist performers, conductors and composers)

M M + 30s D D

Nursing M M + 4 M + 20s + 4 D Philosophy M D D D Physics M D D D Political Science M D D D Psychology Enrolled in

doctoral program; or a

doctoral candidate; or

ABD in appropriate field of psychology

D D D

Radio /TV B + 5 years in field or related discipline

M + 5 years in field or related discipline



Reading M M + 30s D D Social Work field coordinator

MSW + 2 MSW + 6 MSW + 6 MSW + 6

Social Work (except field coordinators)

MSW MSW + 30 semester hours of relevant post-

degree study

MSW+D MSW+D

Sociology Mr Dr Dr Dr Spanish M D D D Speech Mr D D D Technical Communications

Mr Mr + 6i Mr + 6i Mr + 6i

Theatre (relevant work experience must be professional)

Mr MFA + 3; or M + 4; or D + 2

MFA + 4; M + 5; D + 3

MFA + 5; M + 6;

D + 4

Urban Studies M M + 30s D D Women’s Studies M D D D

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AGENDA ITEM: Personnel ISSUE: Reporting of personnel actions, which have occurred since the last

Board meeting of August 3, 2005. BACKGROUND: Temporary appointments, resignations, retirements and final

sabbatical leave reports which are delegated to the President and do not require approval by the Board.

INFORMATION: The following personnel items are presented to the Trustees as

information. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS Ms. Roberta Albi, Visiting Instructor of English-Composition, $30,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Dr. Susan Bertelsen, Visiting Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Sports, $40,929.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Dr. Emily Bornstein, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, $37,250.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Mr. Dale Brunvold, Visiting Instructor of Math, $31,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Christine Chew, Staff Counselor Intern, $15,900.00 -August 15, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Mr. Donald Dalby, Survey Technician, $16,236.00 -July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Mr. Mark Foster, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, $37,500.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Dr. Barbara Gabriel, Visiting Instructor of History, $32,500.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Dr. Catherine Gaither, Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology, $36,800.00 – August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Wendy Gallagher, Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Language, $34,500.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY)

Mr. William Hagan, Visiting Instructor of Hospitality, Meeting and Travel Administration, $32.157.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Karen Hamilton, Staff Counselor Intern, $15,900.00 - August 15, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Dr. Frank Harper, Visiting Instructor of History, $30,400.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Amy Hornbeck, Training Coordinator, Tools of the Mind Project, $31,500.00 – August 15, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Ms. Heather Hoyal, Staff Counselor Intern, $15,900.00 - August 15, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Ms. Karin Johnson, Visiting Instructor of Speech, $20,500.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Maureen Johnson, Interim Student Academic Success Coordinator for Tutoring, $37,255.00 – July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Ms. Meron Kassa, Central Registration/Development Disability Grant Fiscal Manager, $27,500.00 -August 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Ms. Leslie Keeler, Visiting Assistant Professor of Technical Communication, $18,696.00 - August 17, 2005 through December 17, 2005. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Mr. William Taylor Kendal, Digital Preservationist, $30,000.00 – August 18, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Dr. Catherine Kleier, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, $34,400.00 -August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Mr. Lance Lana, Visiting Instructor of Math, $31,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. L. Diane Lowry, Visiting Instructor of Speech, $20,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Karen Lollar, Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, $38,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Mr. Augustine Maestas, Administrative Assistant, $25,812.00 – August 17, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE)

Ms. Helen Mansur, Visiting Instructor of Biology, $30,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Dr. Karen Metzler, Visiting Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Sports, $41,415.00 -August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Lora Michael, Visiting Instructor of Biology, $30,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Dr. John Monnett, Visiting Instructor of History, $37,500.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Mr. James Morfeld, Interim Director of Admissions, $58,482.00 -August 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Dr. Gary Norris, Visiting Instructor of English-Generalist, $29,500.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Jacaranda Palmateer, Psychotherapist Intern, $20,833.00 –September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE) Ms. Jessica Parker, Visiting Instructor of English-Generalist, $30,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Mr. Gregori Reed, Assistant Professor - Teacher in Residence Program, $44,000.00 - August 1, 2005 through May 31, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Mr. Eric Schultz, Visiting Assistant Professor of Technical Communications and Media Production, $18,696.00 – August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Ellen Slatkin, Visiting Instructor of History, $30,600.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Carrie Vanderbrook, Visiting Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, $38,664.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Kimberly White, Visiting Instructor of English- Elementary Education, $30,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Dr. Earle Watterworth, Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology, $38,000.00 - August 17, 2005 through May 13, 2006. (TEMPORARY/FACULTY) Ms. Michelle Zents, Interim Sports Information Director, $27,528.00 – August 22, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (TEMPORARY/ADMINISTRATIVE)

RESIGNATIONS Ms. Karen Benson, Director of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services, effective August 31, 2006 Mr. Diccon Conant, Admissions Counselor, effective August 19, 2006 Mr. Clare Cornell, Assistant Professor of Art, effective August 12, 2005 Ms. Cecily Cullen, Education Program Coordinator for the Center for Visual Arts, effective July 31, 2005 Ms. Cheryl Espinoza, Executive Assistant for the Accelerated Nursing Program, effective July 28, 2005 Ms. Lynne Gefre, Assistant Director of Annual Support, effective September 7, 2005 Mr. Dave Hartenbach, Director, Teacher in Residence Program, effective August 5, 2005 Ms. Courtney Jennings, Interim Workshop Supervisor - Adventures of the American Mind, effective June 30, 2005 Ms. Maureen Johnson, Academic Counselor, effective May 31, 2005 Mr. James Morfeld, Assistant Director of Admissions, effective July 31, 2005 Mr. Trent Nielson, Sports Information Director, effective August 2, 2005 Ms. Sandra Rainwater-Lawler, Disability Coordinator, effective August 12, 2005 Dr. William Wiener, NCATE Coordinator and Professor of Education, effective August 12, 2005 RETIREMENTS Mr. Josafat Curti, Temporary Lecturer of Spanish, effective December 1, 2005 Ms. Deborah M. Horner, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art, effective July 1, 2005

FINAL SABBATICAL LEAVE REPORTS Dr. Larry Worster, Professor of Music, completed Academic Year 2004-2005 sabbatical involving teaching and researching music in southern Germany. Dr. Kishore Kulkarni, Professor of Economics, completed Academic Year 2004-2005 Spring sabbatical involving the revision and addition of two new chapters of “Modern Monetary Theory.”

AGENDA ITEM: MSCD’s General Studies Curriculum and the gtPATHWAYS Curriculum (State Guaranteed Transfer Courses)

BACKGROUND: Section 1.2 of MSCD’s Performance Contract specifies in part that

… by January 1, 2006, all [lower-division] courses in [MSCD’s] general education core curriculum shall be submitted, according to Commission [CCHE] policy, to the GE 25 Council or its successor, for approval and inclusion in GT Pathways for guaranteed transfer.

The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) explains the gtPATHWAYS curriculum on its website:

While you’ve started off at one of Colorado’s public colleges or universities, there is a strong possibility you may end up transferring to another institution along the way. To help eliminate the guesswork of transferring general education course credits, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer (gt) program.

gtPathways applies to all Colorado public institutions of higher education, and there are more than 300 lower-division general education courses in 20 subject areas approved for guaranteed transfer. Courses are approved periodically and apply as of the date they were approved (please click on the link above).

After starting on your higher education pathway at any public college or university in Colorado, and, upon acceptance to another, you can transfer up to 35 to 37 credits of previously and successfully (C- or better) completed gt general education coursework. These courses will automatically transfer with you and continue to count toward your general education core or graduation requirements for any liberal arts or science associate or bachelor’s degree program [emphasis added].

ISSUES & ANALYSIS:

One of CCHE’s objectives on behalf of students attending public Colorado colleges and universities is to minimize the number of general education courses on a student’s transcript that do not count toward degree requirements at the “receiving” Colorado institution. There are at least two ways to accomplish this objective.

The first strategy, and seemingly most straightforward, is a restricted set of courses that meet general education requirements at all public institutions of higher education in the state. This approach works best in liberal arts programs, when the transferring and receiving institutions are similar (i.e., have similar academic programs, similar degrees, and students with similar academic preparation.) Problems arise when an institution (such as MSCD) also has business and professional programs that are served by the same general education curriculum as the liberal arts programs. But liberal arts programs too have challenges; e.g., the general education science course required for a baccalaureate degree in chemistry is physics, not biology.

In Colorado, the “receiving” institution and the transferring student face two additional challenges: (1) the College Opportunity Fund (COF) limits the state subsidy for the student’s tuition and (2) the Student Bill of Rights “caps” the total credit hours (120) required to complete a baccalaureate degree program. These two factors effectively reduce the number of courses a student can afford to take, so it has become more important than ever to promote making the “right” decisions about all courses, including general education courses, taken at every step of a student’s academic career.

In particular, the 120-credit-hour cap on degree programs limits the courses a student can afford to take to achieve “… a high-quality, accessible, enriching education that prepares students for successful careers, post-graduate education, and lifelong learning in a multicultural, global, and technological society” [excerpted from MSCD’s mission statement].

CCHE is well aware of this dilemma, and has increasingly turned to a second strategy to accomplish its original objective [to minimize the number of general education courses on a student’s transcript that do not count toward degree requirements at the “receiving” Colorado institution.] That strategy is to provide more flexibility and a wider range of courses in the gtPATHWAYS curriculum.

An agenda item presented at CCHE’s June 2005 meeting underscored these needs:

Stated repeatedly during performance contract negotiations with the governing boards of Colorado public institutions was the need for increased flexibility in the GT-Pathways curriculum in order to accommodate unique institutional circumstances and roles and missions. For example, Colorado State University requires seven, not eight, credit hours in laboratory sciences courses. This is a function of limited laboratory facility capacities, not necessarily an institutional preference. Moreover, Fort Lewis College’s general education curriculum has several four credit hour courses, unlike the typical three credit hour courses at most institutions. This difference is the result of FLC’s commitment to include extensive writing requirements in many general education courses, thereby increasing the instructional credit hours in these courses.

During performance contract negotiations, several institutions argued that the GT-Pathways curriculum needed modification in order to accommodate unique institutional circumstances or statutory roles and missions. By way of the performance contracts, the Commission agreed to consider modifications to the GT-Pathways curriculum to facilitate institutions’ adoption of it.

In their analysis for the changes proposed in the agenda item, CCHE staff noted:

While not substantively changing the general structure of the GT-Pathways curriculum, these changes give institutions more room under the 40-credit hour limit established by the Student Bill of Rights (C.R.S. 23-1-125) to require institution specific courses that do not necessarily meet the content or competency criteria of the GT-Pathways curriculum. Examples of these courses include speech, business, computer science, and others.

The total credit hours to degree for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree [program] remain unchanged at 120.

The changes proposed (and later approved) in the June 2005 agenda item were intended to give institutions the flexibility to accommodate their existing general education requirements without compromising the quality of their academic degree programs. In essence, the Commission adopted the same strategy that is a key element of MSCD’s current general education curriculum, which is to have available to students a range of courses to choose among in each of the general education areas.

In April 2005, prior to the CCHE review of nominated courses for gtPATHWAYS, there were 323 general education courses accepted for statewide guaranteed transfer, including 23 MSCD courses. The April 2005 review resulted in an additional 209 courses accepted for inclusion in gtPATHWAYS, for a total of 532 courses (including an additional 18 courses from MSCD). CCHE staff have indicated that they expect to add “hundreds more” during the next several rounds of mandated reviews in conjunction with higher education performance contacts.

CONCLUSION: As required by MSCD’s Performance Contract, our general studies curriculum addresses the same goals as CCHE’s gtPATHWAYS. CCHE and MSCD seem to be in agreement on several practical and philosophical points:

1. MSCD responds to the needs of prospective employers and graduate programs by taking steps to ensure that our graduates have the skills to be successful in the workplace and in the world. Our general studies curriculum provides a quality set of foundation courses that develop literacy and written communication skills, computational skills, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the interconnectedness of knowledge areas.

2. MSCD responds to both student and employer needs by the broad but rigorous nature of its curriculum. In a rapidly changing world, MSCD strives to make certain that students’ academic programs are high quality and up-to-date, and that students are prepared to learn to keep up with evolving knowledge and technology and a global economy. Some of MSCD’s general studies courses are appropriate for our professional programs, and in fact are consistent with the concept of “disciplinary literacy”, where students learn the distinctive ways of thinking and practicing in a particular field along with “content” knowledge.

3. MSCD responds to student needs for an accessible, cost-effective education. General studies courses are a prominent part of the many articulation agreements we have with two-year institutions. MSCD meets the needs of students by striving to ensure that as many of its lower division general studies courses are accepted for gtPATHWAYS as possible. Should MSCD students transfer to other institutions, the number of MSCD general education courses that will be accepted by the receiving institutions is maximized. By allowing our students to take, or transfer, general education courses that also meet the needs of their academic major here at MSCD, we are being efficient with the state’s and students’ financial resources.

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