Board Minutes - December 9, 2024 - Western Iowa Tech Community College

Date: December 9, 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

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:
Andrea Rohlena, Director of Marketing and Publications I Carmen Wilson, Associate Dean - Corporate College I Merlyn Kathol, Director of Financial Aid

Item

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

Brenda Wright took a roll call of directors.

Russ Wray asked the board to review the Consent Items. There were no questions brought forward. Consent items consisted of Board Minutes for November 11, 2024, Financial report for November 2024, Bills, Pay application #3 for the Denison Regional Academy Project, and Terry Murrell travel plans for the HLC Conference in April 2025. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Erin Muck.

Russ Wray asked for any Unfinished Business items to be brought forward. None were presented.

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

Brenda Wright called the meeting to order.

Brenda explained that there will be an Election of Officers and opened the floor for nominations for the Board President. Tricia Sutherland nominated Linnea Fletcher as Board Chair and Russ Wray seconded the nomination. Brenda then asked for any other nominations. None were made. All board members were in favor of the nomination. Motion carried.

Brenda Wright then asked for nominations for the vice chair position. Linnea Fletcher nominated Tricia Sutherland. It was seconded by Jeremy Ogle. No other nominations were made. All members were in favor and the motion carried.

Linnea Fletcher assumed the chair as Board President.

Linnea Fletcher asked for a nomination for our CCFI representative. Jeremy Ogle nominated Tricia Sutherland. Russell Wray seconded the nomination. No other nominations were made. All in favor for Tricia Sutherland. Motion carried.

Linnea Fletcher asked for a nomination for an alternate member. Tricia Sutherland nominated Jeremy Ogle. Russell Wray seconded the nomination. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Linnea Fletcher asked for any Oral Communications. No one came forward to the board.

Linnea reviewed the Written Communications sent to the Board.

Linnea asked for a review of the Consent Item. No concerns or questions were presented. Micah Lang made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Jeremy Ogle. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Christina Brandon and Andrea Rohlena came forward to present the Marketing Report. Christina thanked Andrea and recognized her for receiving the award of Outstanding Support Staff for 2024. Andrea reviewed many of the important marketing strategies and talked about the new brand launch and all of the improvements done during this past year.

Troy Jasman and Christina Brandon presented the Identity Theft and Prevention Report. We've done some phishing tests to our employees. Will continue to move things to the cloud to help improve security.

Troy Jasman and Carmen Wilson presented the NJTP Financings report. WITCC has done $77 .2 million since we started this program in 1985. We do not have any concerns with any of the companies that we are working with.

Darin Moeller and Carmen Wilson presented the Corporate College Report Darin Moeller thanked Carmen for all the work that the Corporate College does. Carmen presented some statistics for the different trainings that Corporate College completed.

Tray Jasman and Darin Moeller presented a lease for space to be used in our new Aviation Maintenance program. This lease was reviewed by Ahlers Law. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Micah Lang. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Erin Volk presented the VFA report. We have been involved in this program for over 10 years. VFA is retiring this year so we will be looking for a new tool to keep utilizing this data.

Darin Moeller, Tawnya Beermann, and Merlyn Kathol presented the Last Dollar Scholarship Program update. Tawnya gave a brief history in the Last Dollar Scholar program. Merlyn talked about the number of awards given each year. This program has been positive for our students and has helped our students complete and get out in the workforce. Darin reviewed the process for programs to be listed as an eligible program.

Tricia Sutherland reported that our next meeting for Community Colleges for Iowa is in February. Linnea and Russ talked about the CCFI conference last week.

Terry Murrell invited the board to the Holiday reception on December 20 in the Overlook Cafe.

Linnea Fletcher asked for any unfinished business from the board. None were brought forward.

Linnea asked for a motion to adjourn. Russ Wray made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Tricia Sutherland. Meeting adjourned at 5:05 pm.

The next regular scheduled board meeting will be Monday, January 13, 2025, at 4:00 pm on the Sioux City campus in the Boardroom.