Date: August 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: WITCC Sioux City Campus
Agenda

WITCC Mission

We elevate our diverse learners and strengthen our communities through inclusive and innovative education.

Board Members

Russell Wray, President | Tricia Sutherland, Vice President | Micah Lang | Brad Griffin | Blanca Martinez | Linnea Fletcher | Mary Parker | Jeremy Ogle | Erin Muck

Brenda Wright, Board Secretary

Administration: Terry Murrell, College President | Troy Jasman, VP of Finance and Administrative Services | Darin Moeller, Executive Dean of Instruction | Jackie Plendl, Dean of Human Resources | Tawnya Beermann, Dean of Students | Christina Brandon, Dean of Outreach and Information Technology | Revathi Vongsiprasom, Dean of Opportunity and Engagement | Erin Volk, Dean of Quality

Presenters: Carmen Wilson, Associate Dean - Corporate College | Teri Peterson, Associate Dean of Health Sciences 

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Meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by Russell Wray.

Brenda Wright took the roll call of Directors

Russell Wray asked for any Oral Communications to be brought to the board. No oral communications were presented. 

Russell Wray reviewed the two Written Communications brought to the board.

  • Russell Wray asked for a Motion for Consent Items. Jeremy Ogle made a motion and it was seconded by Erin Muck. All were in favor and the motion was carried. 

Christina Brandon presented the Summer Camps report to share all the great camps that ran over the summer. Lots of smiling faces. There were faculty led camps, grant-supported camp, community camps, and athletic camps. 

Darin Moeller and Teri Peterson presented the Clinical Sites Report. This is a list of community partners that allow us to deliver our health science programs. We couldn't do our health science programs without their help. 

Darin Moeller and Teri Peterson also proposed a purchase for the Health Science Department. They are requesting to purchase OB simulators for the Sioux City and Denison campuses. These would provide additional OB simulations that are hard for students to experience in clinicals. Tricia Sutherland made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Linnea Fletcher. All were in favor and the motion carried. 

Darin Moeller and Carmen Wilson brought the SBDC Sub-Amendment Contract to the Board. Carmen explained the need for the amendment. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Erin Muck. All were in favor and the motion carried. 

Darin and Carmen also presented the proposed agreement for OSHA Training with Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City. We would not be able to teach these OSHA classes without this agreement. No changes from the contract last year. Linnea made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Brad Griffin. All were in favor and the motion carried. 

Troy presented the Bank Depositories. This shows the maximum balance that can be held at each bank. There are no changes from last year. Erin Muck made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Jeremy Ogle. Micah Lang abstained. All others were in favor and the motion carried. 

Troy also presented the FY24 Annual Report Balance Sheet. There should not be too many changes in the final version. Linnea Fletcher made a motion to accept the balance sheet and it was seconded by Tricia Sutherland. All were in favor and the motion carried. 

Terry Murrell presented the proposed 2025 Board Meeting and Conference Schedule. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Linnea Fletcher. All were in favor and the motion carried. 

Jackie presented a nomination for the 2024-25 Leadership Siouxland Program. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Erin Muck. All were in favor and the motion carried. 

Russell Wray and Tricia Sutherland reported on their experiences at the Community Colleges for Iowa Conference last month. Russ explained some changes for open meetings. Tricia talked about some sessions on strategic direction that would be good to discuss at our next Board Retreat. 

Tricia Sutherland also gave an updated on the last Community Colleges for Iowa meeting.

Terry Murrell gave his President Report. Updates include: 

  • Fall Enrollment is currently up. Looking strong for Fall
  • Lots of activities scheduled for Welcome Week for students
  • Folding Cranes Presentation on campus 8/15/24 in Cargill.
  • ACCT Leadership conference in Seattle, let us know if you'd like to attend.

Russ made a statement regarding the Board's review of the J1 Visa Program. 

Linnea Fletcher made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Tricia Sutherland. All were in favor and the motion carried. 

The next regular scheduled board meeting will be Monday, September 9, 2024, at 4:00 pm on the Cherokee campus.