ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON
WEDNESDAY JUNE 12, 2024, 10:00 A.M.
The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees (also referred to herein as the
Board) held a meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in the Advanced
Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Center Room 109 at Gadsden State Community College in
Gadsden, Alabama. The meeting was called in accordance with Act No. 2015-125.
PRESIDING: MR. GOODRICH ROGERS, CHAIRMAN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rogers.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Mark Gidley of Faith Worship Center in Glencoe,
Alabama, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
On roll call, the following Board members were present:
Mr. Goodrich Rogers
Ms. Valerie Gray
Mr. John Mitchell
Mr. Tim McCartney
Mr. Ron Houston
Mr. Jeb Shell
Mr. Llevelyn Rhone
Dr. Yvette Richardson (via telephone)
Also present was Mr. Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System.
Absent was Mr. Britton Lightsey and Governor Kay Ivey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Mr. Shell, second by Mr. Houston, to approve the agenda. The agenda was
approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Mr. Shell, second by Mr. McCartney, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the
Minutes of the April 10, 2024 meeting as presented without discussion.
SECTION VI
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
SECTION VII
COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Kathy Murphy, President of Gadsden State, introduced a presentation showcasing the
college. She began by thanking everyone for their continued support for Gadsden State. She
thanked her faculty and staff for meeting and exceeding her expectations. She also thanked her
community and various cities in the area for their support, as well as support from chambers,
industrial development authorities, and legislators. Dr. Murphy added that Gadsden State is
doing well regarding enrollment, retention, credit hour production, etc. She stated that their
strategic plan includes two critical pieces - excellence and accountability, and she believes that
service is vital and that their calling is to make people’s lives better.
Dr. Murphy introduced two Gadsden State FAME students and a video highlighting three more
students. First, Mr. Anthony Burns spoke about his experience at Gadsden State. He is a non-
traditional student who did not enter college immediately after graduating from high school, but
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served four years in the Marines. He later completed the EMS program at Gadsden and served in
EMS for several years afterwards. He returned later and completed the Surgical Tech program
as well. After desiring a career change, he entered the FAME program at Gadsden, which helped
him get hired at General Dynamics and he was able to work and go to college at the same time.
Ms. Hope Jenkins gave a brief summary of her experience at Gadsden State. She stated that she
followed her brother’s path into the FAME program after being impressed with his success, and
she was offered a job in maintenance at Koch Foods before she completed the program. She
thanked Gadsden State for helping her choose a career path.
SECTION VIII
(EXECUTIVE, LEGAL, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION)
ADOPTED
TRENHOLM STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
APPROVAL OF MISSION STATEMENT
On motion by Mr. Mitchell, second by Ms. Gray, the Board of Trustees approved the current
Mission Statement of H. Council Trenholm State Community College.
Fiscal Consideration: None
SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
APPROVAL OF REVISED MISSION STATEMENT
On motion by Ms. Gray, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees approved the revised
Mission Statement of Southern Union State Community College.
Fiscal Consideration: None
BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
APPROVAL OF MISSION STATEMENT
On motion by Mr. Mitchell, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees approved the current
Mission Statement of Bevill State Community College.
Fiscal Consideration: None
TRENHOLM STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH BAPTIST HEALTH FOR MLT PROGRAM
On motion by Mr. Mitchell, second by Mr. Rhone, the Board of Trustees authorized the
President of Trenholm State Community College to enter into an agreement with Baptist
Health to implement a Medical Laboratory Technology Program.
Fiscal Consideration: Baptist Health will pay for all faculty members and provide
classroom/laboratory space. Tuition from the program will be split 80% to Baptist Health
and 20% to Trenholm State Community College.
REID STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
CONTINUATION OF AND INCREASE IN SPECIAL BUILDING FEE
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On motion by Mr. McCartney, second by Mr. Mitchell, the Board of Trustees authorized Reid
State Technical College to continue the collection of the Special Building Fee and to increase the
fee from $11 to $15 per credit hour. The increased fee will take effect Fall Semester 2024.
Fiscal Consideration: $331,321 Estimated additional revenue annually
NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NAMING OF WALKING TRAIL
On motion by Mr. Houston, second by Mr. Rhone, the Board of Trustees authorized the
President of Northwest Shoals Community College to name the Patriot Park Walking Trail as the
TVA Community Credit Union Trail and to add appropriate signage.
Fiscal Consideration: $25,000 Gift by TVA Community Credit Union
GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NAMED GIFT OPPORTUNITY ADJUSTMENT
On motion by Mr. McCartney, second by Mr. Rhone, the Board of Trustees authorized the
President of Gadsden State Community College to adjust the College’s naming opportunities by gift
level.
Fiscal Consideration: None
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
APPROVAL OF PRYOR FIELD HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT
On motion by Mr. Houston, second by Mr. McCartney, the Board of Trustees authorized the
President of Calhoun Community College to enter into a corporate hangar rental agreement with
Pryor Field Airport Authority. The term of the lease is five (5) years.
Fiscal Consideration:
$2,430 monthly rental fee ( $.45 per sf x 5400 sf total)
ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ADOPTION OF REVISED POLICY 204.01:
APPOINTMENT OF LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
On motion by Mr. Shell, second by Ms. Gray, the Board of Trustees adopted the revised Policy
204.01: Appointment of Local Administrative Staff to become effective July 1, 2024.
Fiscal Consideration: None
SECTION IX
(INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ADULT EDUCATION, FACILITIES,
FISCAL, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT)
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK TECHNICIAN
On motion by Mr. Houston, second by Ms. Gray, the Board of Trustees approved Calhoun
Community College’s application for an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Social Work
Technician to be implemented Fall Semester 2024.
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Fiscal Consideration: The College estimates $743,248 is required to support the program,
and $822,034 will be available through tuition for the program.
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN AIRFRAME TECHNOLOGY
On motion by Mr. McCartney, second by Ms. Gray, the Board of Trustees approved Calhoun
Community College’s application for an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Airframe
Technology to be implemented Fall Semester 2024.
Fiscal Consideration: The College estimates $2,745,084 is required to support the program,
and $2,755,605 will be available through extramural and tuition for the program.
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN AVIATION POWERPLANT TECHNOLOGY
On motion by Mr. Rhone, second by Mr. McCartney, the Board of Trustees approved Calhoun
Community College’s application for an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Aviation
Powerplant Technology to be implemented Fall Semester 2024.
Fiscal Consideration: The College estimates $2,745,084 is required to support the program,
and $2,755,605 will be available through extramural and tuition for the program.
ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE AND CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
On motion by Mr. Mitchell, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees approved Enterprise
State Community College’s application for an Associate in Applied Science Degree in
Automotive Technology to be implemented Fall Semester 2024..
Fiscal Consideration: The College estimates that the funds required to support the
program is $1,030,000 and $1,073,530 will be available through tuition and reallocations to
support the program.
ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE AND CERTIFICATE IN WELDING
On motion by Mr. Mitchell, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees approved Enterprise
State Community College’s application for an Associate in Applied Science Degree and
Certificate in Welding to be implemented Fall Semester 2024..
Fiscal Consideration: The College estimates that $1,030,000 will be required to support the
program and $$1,073,530 will be available through reallocations and tuition to support the
program.
ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
ALLOCATION OF FY2023-2024 INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION INITIATIVE FUNDS
On motion by Mr. Houston, second by Mr. Rhone, the Board of Trustees authorized the
allocation of a portion of the FY2023-2024 Industry Certification Initiative Funds. J.F. Drake
State Community & Technical College is requesting funds to purchase a Cab & Chassis, a
Wabasch Van Body Air Ride Trailer, and a Conversion Sleeper Cab to support the establishment
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of a comprehensive truck driving training program in Madison County. Funding request also
includes materials, supplies, advertising and promotions, contractual services and initial
maintenance and repairs. This award will address critical workforce development needs in
Region 1 by establishing a training program tailored to meet industry needs.
Fiscal Consideration: $209,400 – FY2023-2024 Education Trust Fund Industry
Certification Initiative Funds
CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ADAMS HALL RENOVATION
On motion by Ms. Gray, second by Mr. McCartney, the Board of Trustees authorized
Chattahoochee Valley Community College to proceed with the project named Adams Hall
Renovation – interior demolition bid. Construction contracts for the demolition bid shall be
executed no later than July 30, 2024, or this authorization shall expire.
Fiscal Consideration: Total Project Cost $675,357.82
JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
IMPROVEMENTS AT BETHUNE-DERAMUS HALL AND GEORGE LAYTON BUILDING
On motion by Mr. Houston, second by Mr. Rhone, the Board of Trustees approved Change
Order No. 5 (curtain wall) for the project named Jefferson State Community College Exterior
Improvements of Bethune-Deramus Hall and George Layton Building.
Fiscal Consideration: Total Project Cost $3,782,972.57
SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOR NEW AVIATION
MAINTENANCE TRAINING HANGAR PROJECT
On motion by Ms. Gray, second by Mr. McCartney, the Board of Trustees approved the Southern
Union State Community College – Opelika Campus Ground Lease Agreement with Auburn
University for the New Aviation Maintenance Training Hangar Project.
The lease agreement shall
be executed no later than September 1, 2024, or this authorization shall expire.
Fiscal Consideration: The annual rental amount of $22,377.51 for the initial year is due
and payable in equal monthly payments of one thousand eight hundred sixty four and
79/100 Dollars ($1,864.79).
BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CARVER CAMPUS AND SOUTHWEST CAMPUS CARES ACT FOR COVID RELATED
CAPITAL RENEWAL
On motion by Mr. Shell, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees authorized Bishop State
Community College to approve Change Order #1 for the project named Carver Campus and
Southwest Campus CARES Act for COVID Related Capital Renewal.
Fiscal Consideration: Total Project Cost $29,893,314
BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CARVER CAMPUS ROBERSON BUILDING EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
On motion by Mr. Shell, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees authorized Bishop State
Community College to proceed with the work associated of the project named Carver Campus
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Roberson Building Exterior Improvements. The Construction contracts shall be executed no
later than July 31, 2024, or this authorization shall expire.
Fiscal Consideration: Total Project Cost $572,594
BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MAIN CAMPUS GYMNASIUM RENOVATION
On motion by Mr. Shell, second by Mr. Rhone, the Board of Trustees authorized Bishop State
Community College to proceed with the project named Main Campus Gymnasium Renovation.
Construction contracts for the project shall be executed no later than July 30, 2024, or this
authorization shall expire.
Fiscal Consideration: Total Project Cost $2,056,994
SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FREDD CAMPUS BUILDING RENOVATIONS
On motion by Mr. Rhone, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees authorized Shelton
State Community College to proceed with the roofing work for the project named Fredd Campus
Building Renovations. Construction contracts shall be executed no later than August 1, 2024, or
this authorization shall expire.
Fiscal Consideration: $11,267,034
SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MARTIN AND FREDD CAMPUSES CONTROL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
On motion by Mr. Rhone, second by Mr. Mitchell, the Board of Trustees authorized Shelton
State Community College to proceed with the project named Martin & Fredd Campuses Controls
Equipment Replacement. Contracts for the project will be executed no later than September 1,
2024, or this authorization shall expire.
Fiscal Consideration: Total Project Cost $6,229,076
TRENHOLM STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PATTERSON CAMPUS BUILDING G REROOFING
On motion by Mr. Mitchell, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees authorized Trenholm
State Community College to proceed with the project named Patterson Campus Building G
Reroofing. Construction contracts shall be executed no later than August 1, 2024, or this
authorization shall expire.
Fiscal Consideration: Total Project Cost $610,780
BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MASTER AGREEMENT FOR SHARED FACILITY AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
AND PROGRAMS BETWEEN BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND WALKER
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND JASPER CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
On motion by Mr. Rhone, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees authorized the
President of Bevill State Community College to enter into a Shared Facility and Instructional
Services and Programs Agreement with Walker County Board of Education and Jasper City
Board of Education.
Fiscal Consideration: Shared cost for training equipment maintenance, repairs and parts
replacement.
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BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SUMITON CAMPUS BUILDING 800 RENOVATION FOR WELDING PROGRAM
On motion by Mr. Houston, second by Mr. McCartney, the Board of Trustees authorized Bevill
State Community College to proceed with approval of Change Order #5 for the project named
Sumiton Campus Building 800 Renovation for Welding Program.
Fiscal Consideration: The actual Construction Cost is $420 per square foot. The cost of
Change Order #5 was $155,241.79
WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HANCEVILLE CAMPUS COLISEUM SEATING REPLACEMENT
On motion by Mr. McCartney, second by Mr. Houston, the Board of Trustees authorized
Wallace State Community College to proceed with the project named Hanceville Campus
Coliseum Seating Replacement. Construction contracts for the project shall be executed no later
than December 1, 2024, or this authorization shall expire.
Fiscal Consideration: Total Project Cost $1,152,720
SECTION X
PERSONNEL
None.
SECTION XI
CHANCELLOR’S REPORT
Dr. Neil Scott gave an update on enrollment numbers. Per Dr. Scott, 2024 Summer enrollment is
strong with 48,571 students registered for Summer classes, 4.64% ahead of last summer. He
further stated that credit-hour production is 4.43% ahead of last year. Fall 2024 registration is
still uncertain, but over 30,000 have already registered for Fall. Per Dr. Scott, there are some
challenges with the roll-out of FAFSA simplification, but the colleges are responsible for
communicating with the students. Applications are over 10.5% ahead for Fall YTD, with key
increases in dual-enrollment, first-time freshmen, and transfer students.
Per Dr. Scott, 2,957 students have registered for Workforce and Adult Education programs, and
since students may be enrolled in multiple programs, the total number of registrations is actually
over 3,400 for Summer. Since August 1, 2023, the non-credit enrollment is 34,823 students.
This totals 41,202 unique registrations.
SECTION XII
COMMITTEE REPORTS
NONE.
SECTION XIII
(DATE AND LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING)
The next Board meeting will be held in Montgomery at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
A work session will follow at 10:20 a.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Mr. Houston, second by Ms. Gray, the Board meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
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