Coordinating Board for Higher Education Meeting Minutes 06-01
June 7, 2001
The Coordinating Board for Higher Education met at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2001 at Crowder College. Members present were:
Marie Carmichael, Vice Chair
John Bass, Secretary
Mary Findley
Dudley Grove
Ray Henry
Sandra Kauffman
Jim Summers, Jr.
Mary Joan Wood
Also attending were:
Kala M. Stroup, Commissioner of Higher Education
John Wittstruck, Deputy Commissioner
Joe Martin, Associate Commissioner for Fiscal & Legislative Affairs
Robert Stein, Associate Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Planning
Terry Barnes, Asst. Commissioner for Community Colleges & Technical Education
Lynn Hearnes, Assistant Commissioner for MOSTARS
Becky Carron, Interim Fiscal Analyst for Fiscal and Legislative Affairs
Joy Casada, Secretary to the Board
Jim Matchefts, General Counsel
Brenda Miner, Administrative Assistant for the Deputy Commissioner
Dale Swoboda, Senior Associate for Fiscal and Legislative Affairs
There being a quorum present, Vice Chair Carmichael called the meeting to order. A list of guests attending the meeting is attached. (Attachment A).
Opening Comments
Vice Chair Carmichael expressed the board's appreciation to Dr. Kent Farnsworth for the wonderful hospitality extended to the board. Mrs. Carmichael introduced and welcomed Mr. Michael Franks from Neosho who was just recently appointed to the Board of Governors at Southwest Missouri State University.
Minutes of the April 12, 2001 Meeting
Mrs. Carmichael announced that since there were no additions or corrections to the minutes they stood approved as presented.
Report of the Commissioner
Commissioner Stroup stated that the staff carried the research component, the medical reimbursement and the UMC telemedicine component of HB 14 (the tobacco settlement) in addition to the regular operating and capital bills for Higher Education. She acknowledged the tremendous work and long hours of Dale Swoboda, Paul Wagner, and Becky Carron in carrying the budget through the session. Even though the department had core reductions in its internal budget, the colleges and universities were the only part of state government that did not receive core cuts. Money was received to complete the Blueprint with exception of the continuing funding for MOBIUS. Mrs. Grove also acknowledged the leadership of Commissioner Stroup in the legislative budget process.
Report of the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee
Dr. Manuel Pacheco reported that the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee met earlier in the day and considered the following items:
- Third Draft of the Coordinated Plan for Missouri Higher Education
- Recommended Changes in Funding for Results for FY 2003 and Beyond
- Proposed Methodology for Developing Future Budget Recommendations for Public Institutions
- Proposed Guidelines for Selecting Priorities for Higher Education Capital Improvement Projects, FY 2003
- Summary of Legislation Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed - First Regular Session, 91st General Assembly
The following discussion is from the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee meeting and relates to specific board items. The minutes of the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee are Attachment B to these minutes.
Third Draft of the Coordinated Plan for Missouri Higher Education
Dr. Wittstruck commented that after the April CBHE meeting the working draft of The Coordinated Plan was shared with the institutional research community as well as the business, academic, and assessment officers. Each group made important comments about the draft plan based on their perspectives. This open dialogue from all sectors of the higher education community will continue to be important as the plan moves toward completion and becomes the planning framework that will guide higher education's public policy agenda in upcoming years.
Dr. Wittstruck noted that there are three steps to the process that will produce the final draft of The Coordinated Plan. The first step which occurred at today's meeting was the consensus and approval of The Coordinated Plan at a Glance. The second step will focus on the narrative associated with the framework for The Coordinated Plan that addresses the goals and key outcomes related to student success, institutional strength, and public engagement. The final step will be to develop targets, goals, and measures for the key outcomes that are directed toward what can be accomplished system wide.
Recommended Changes in Funding for Results for FY 2003 and Beyond
Dr. Stein explained that a review of the Board's Funding for Results approach occurs each year. There is general agreement within the academic community that there should be conceptual changes for FFR that would be phased into budget recommendations for FY 2003 and in future years. The FFR program serves as an incentive for change and a basis for accountability for the public system of higher education in Missouri. Beyond adjustment to institutional infrastructure, it has been suggested that all other budget requests should emphasize results and would fall into the category of either successful performance or new investments with expectations of results in new statewide initiatives.
The board has encouraged staff to work with institutions in accomplishing several objectives. One objective is to more fully acknowledge the differences in institutional missions. Another objective is to promote institutional competition with its own performance rather than competition with other institutions. Another challenge is to ensure that FFR budget recommendations are FTE sensitive as an acknowledgement of the different size, scope, and magnitude of each institution. Implicit in this approach to FFR is a need to ensure that the base budgets of institutions are adequate.
Dr. Stein reported that the FY 2002 budget appropriation did not include any Funding for Results. As a result, Missouri has an opportunity to use the same data again for the FY 2003 budget. By using this opportunity to lag one year the data used to generate FFR dollars, the reliability and validity of the data can be increased. Dr. Stein noted that the intent of this board item is to establish conceptual commitments and values that should be contained in future FFR recommendations.
Dr. Wayne Giles stated that he is concerned that workforce development activities that occur on community college campuses are not considered in the discussion about state, institutional, and mission-related goals. Workforce development activities cannot be tied solely to the traditional FTE academic credit hours that are reported to the CBHE.
Dr. John McGuire expressed his concern in relation to the timeframe involved with FFR. Full involvement of all parties is essential in order to produce results that can be as credible and as thorough as possible. Commissioner Stroup noted that FFR has been continuously refined since its inception in FY 1994 and the goal is to continue the process of refinement and include FTE sensitive components in the FFR formula. Mrs. Carmichael suggested rewording the recommended action in the board book to reflect the timeframe that was suggested, rather than to achieve full implementation of the formula for FY 2003. The CBHE would like the opportunity to examine any mission items that institutions are going to be evaluated on prior to implementing the formula.
Proposed Methodology for Developing Future Budget Recommendations for Public Institutions
Mr. Martin emphasized that the proposed budget methodology is an attempt to simplify the budget process and the funding formula to reflect the best interests of the institutions. The recommended action in the board book is purposefully broad in nature so that the details of the formula may be worked out in consultation with the public institutions. Dr. John Keiser reported that the Council on Public Higher Education has endorsed the concept of the proposed methodology and recognizes that details of the plan still need to be worked out. Dr. John McGuire stated that the Missouri Community College Association's presidents and chancellors also endorse the concept but are concerned with the timeframe for developing new criteria for FY 2003.
Proposed Guidelines for Selecting Priorities for Higher Education Capital Improvement Projects, FY 2003
Mr. Martin summarized the Proposed Guidelines for Selecting Priorities for Higher Education Capital Improvements projects, FY 2003. He stated that the FY 2001 capital appropriations have not been released by the Governor, and the FY 2002 capital appropriations were not recommended by the Governor.
Summary of Legislation Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed - First Regular Session, 91st General Assembly
Mr. Martin provided a summary of the legislation truly agreed to and finally passed during the First Regular Session of the 91st General Assembly. Senate Bill 371 contains some retirement changes that affect the four-year institutions by creating a defined contribution plan. The CBHE staff is acting as a liaison between the institutions and the Missouri State Employees Retirement Plan (MOSERS).
Mr. Martin also provided information on the higher education operating budget. The University of Missouri received $3.4 million for a telemedicine program through HB 14, the Healthy Families Trust Fund. Commissioner Stroup noted that the administration of funds relating to the Healthy Families Trust Fund will be established by an executive order in FY 2002. Approximately $21.6 million of the tobacco settlement funds will be available for life sciences research grants and related expenditures. Dr. Richard Wallace stated that the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics should receive approximately $18 million toward offsetting the costs of uncompensated care, however it is estimated that next year the university's medical facilities will spend $60 million on uncompensated care.
(End of the report of the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee meeting.)
Status of Mission Review of Public Four-year Institutions
Dr. Wittstruck reported that since the April meeting staff has met with the presidents and their associates of Central Missouri State University, Missouri Southern State College, Missouri Western State College, Northwest Missouri State University, and Southeast Missouri State University as part of the second five-year mission review that began during calendar year 2000. The materials the board requested in April 1999 and reaffirmed during the April 12, 2001 meeting were submitted by the institutions and were reviewed by the CBHE staff and discussed with the presidents during these meetings. Also, an updated institutional profile was prepared by CBHE staff and discussed with representatives of each institution. Additional information was requested from some of the institutions. Each president indicated their commitment to continuing to work toward achieving the goals established in the mission implementation plans approved by the board in either October 1995 or October 1996. The staff expects to complete the second five-year mission reviews with these five institutions this summer.
Mrs. Carmichael thanked the staff for sending the board copies of the letters describing the results of these meetings with the presidents and requested that the board be kept informed of the institutional responses to ongoing concerns expressed by the staff. Chair Carmichael noted that the board is particularly interested in making sure that each of the institutions develops a strategic plan that works well from the board's perspective as well as the institutions.
Third Draft of the Coordinated Plan for Missouri Higher Education
(For board discussion with the presidents/chancellors see this section of the minutes of the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee meeting - Attachment B.)
Dr. Wittstruck commented that he presented this item at the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee meeting and asked if there were any questions or concerns. Mrs. Grove stated that she would like to see the heading on page 8 of the plan that reads, "Higher education advances Learner Achievement from all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds" changed to read, "Higher education advances achievement of learners from all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds." She also suggested that on page 12 in the section, "Higher education brings Civic, Economic, & Social Benefits" that the word, often, should be removed.
Mr. Summers moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education adopt the framework document for The Coordinated Plan for Missouri Higher Education: "The Coordinated Plan at a Glance" (Attachment C) with the change suggested by Mrs. Grove. He also moved that the board direct the commissioner of higher education to use this document as the basis to refine the text of the plan and to develop associated measures of progress in order to produce, in consultation with Missouri's system of higher education, a complete final draft of The Coordinated Plan by October 2001. Mrs. Wood seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Recommended Changes in Funding for Results for FY 2003 and Beyond
(For board discussion with the presidents/chancellors see this section of the minutes of the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee meeting - Attachment B.)
Dr. Stein noted that there was a fairly extensive discussion on Funding for Results in the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee meeting. Support was expressed for the new concepts for moving FFR a step higher in terms of its impact and its visibility and the way it works to bring about systemic change on campuses. Concern was expressed about the timeline and the phase-in. Mr. Bass inquired as to the timeframe for the staff to meet with institutions to discuss differences. Dr. Stein responded that the staff would begin immediately to set-up meetings with the institutions for this purpose. Mrs. Kauffman commented that it is important not to ignore the things that community colleges do such as workforce development activities that are not tied solely to the traditional FTE academic credit hours that are reported to the CBHE.
Dr. Henry moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education approve the objectives outlined for redesigning FFR and direct its staff to work with institutional representatives in the identification of a limited number of mission specific FFR elements and related measurement definitions to be included in subsequent budgets as agreed upon. Mrs. Grove seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Suggested Revisions to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education Bylaws Regarding the Make-up of Committees, Councils, Commissions, etc.
Dr. Barnes reported that as a result of discussion at the board's April 12, 2001 meeting the CBHE Bylaws were checked to see if they addressed the make-up of appointments to various committees, councils, commissions, etc. It was found that there are no specific board policies addressing this matter. This item is the staff's recommendation for a policy that would ensure diverse representation based upon geographic diversity, experience, qualification, race and gender. Mr. Bass expressed his appreciation for the expediency of the staff to address this issue.
Mrs. Kauffman moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and its staff should use selection processes and criteria designed to ensure diverse representation when making appointments to various committees, councils, or commissions. In as much as reasonably possible, criteria for representation should include the following:
- Individuals who have demonstrated appropriate expertise and experience through their vocation, employment, affiliation or interests in connection with the membership being assembled;
- Individuals that reflect the various geographic regions of the state as a whole or other appropriate sub-unit directly in connection to the membership being assembled; and
- Individuals that reflect the race, ethnicity, age, gender and disability characteristics of the population of the state as a whole, or other appropriate sub-unit in connection with the membership being assembled.
She also moved that in as much as reasonably possible, the campus presidents and chancellors, and their respective local boards use a similar selection process and criteria in making appointments to various, committees, councils, or commissions. Mr. Bass seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Request for Subdistricting Committee for the Junior College District of Newton-McDonald Counties (Crowder College)
Dr. Barnes noted that Section 178,820, RSMo provided that after the publication of the decennial census figures, the boards of trustees of junior (community) college districts shall adopt a resolution calling for the creation of a subdistricting committee. A subdistricting committee is to be comprised of six residents of the community college district, three appointed by the local board of trustees, and three by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Pursuant to the guidelines and procedures set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo, and through certified resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Junior College District of Newton-McDonald Counties (Crowder College) has appointed three members of a six member subdistricting committee and has submitted the names and resumes of seven residents of the district from which the Coordinating Board may select its three appointments to the subdistricting committee. CBHE staff has reviewed the resumes of the seven residents. Based upon the candidates' experience and qualifications, as well as to assure district-wide diversity and geographic representation, the staff identified three candidates for the board's consideration who best seem to meet the needs of the subdistricting committee. Once these six members are approved, the subdistricting committee is to adopt a plan dividing the Junior College District of Newton-McDonald Counties (Crowder College) into no fewer than two and no more than six subdistricts for the election of trustees in which the population is to be apportioned so as to be substantially equal for each trustee elected. It is expected that the redistricting plan will be submitted to the Coordinated Board as it October 2001 meeting.
Mr. Summers commented that he understands the board's interest in achieving diversity on these committees but that sometimes, and the Crowder selections were an example, that people go to a real extreme and almost force the issue. Mrs. Findley stated, in support of Mr. Summers' comments, that she would like to make some comments concerning the selection process. She noted that in light of the previous item approved by the board and that the community colleges were asked to submit names from which the CBHE would choose their appointments, that there has to be a certain amount of trust that the institutions have examined the resumes of the names submitted and they have tried to the best of their ability not to exclude or ignore any of the other criteria approved by the CBHE. Mrs. Grove observed that the board is in a transition phase of trying to get more diverse and more representative committees and that there is the possibility that this could be a process for the institutions to think about how they might get the strongest people involved in their activities in the future. Mr. Bass suggested that each community should have the right to acknowledge that they have made every effort to select a diverse committee but that it wasn't possible in their community. Mr. Summers felt that the point is that the board wants the best-qualified people of all races.
Mrs. Grove moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education accept the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Junior College District of Newton-McDonald Counties (Crowder College) calling for the formation of a decennial subdistricting committee. She further moved that from the seven names provided, the CBHE appoint the following three residents of the Junior College District of Newton-McDonald Counties (Crowder College) to the subdistricting committee to develop a plan for dividing the junior college district into no fewer than two and no more than six subdistricts as set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo:- Genaro Salas: McDonald County
- Andrew Barker: Newton County
- John Wabaunsee: McDonald County
Mrs. Grove also moved that the board charge the subdistricting committee to proceed with the adoption of a subdistricting plan to be submitted to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education for its approval or disapproval in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo. Mr. Bass seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Request for Subdistricting Committee for the Junior College District of Mineral Area College
Dr. Barnes noted that Section 178,820, RSMo provided that after the publication of the decennial census figures, the boards of trustees of junior (community) college districts shall adopt a resolution calling for the creation of a subdistricting committee. A subdistricting committee is to be comprised of six residents of the community college district, three appointed by the local board of trustees, and three by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Pursuant to the guidelines and procedures set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo, and through certified resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Junior College District of Mineral Area College has appointed three members of a six member subdistricting committee and has submitted the names and resumes of six residents of the district from which the Coordinating Board may select its three appointments to the subdistricting committee. CBHE staff has reviewed the resumes of the six residents. Based upon the candidates' experience and qualifications, as well as to assure district-wide diversity and geographic representation, the staff identified three candidates for the board's consideration who best seem to meet the needs of the subdistricting committee. Once these six members are approved, the subdistricting committee is to adopt a plan dividing the Junior College District of Mineral Area College into no fewer than two and no more than six subdistricts for the election of trustees in which the population is to be apportioned so as to be substantially equal for each trustee elected. It is expected that the redistricting plan will be submitted to the Coordinated Board as it October 2001 meeting.
Mrs. Grove moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education accept the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Junior College District of Mineral Area College calling for the formation of a decennial subdistricting committee. She further moved that from the six names provided, the CBHE appoint the following three residents of the Junior College District of Mineral Area College to the subdistricting committee to develop a plan for dividing the junior college district into no fewer than two and no more than six subdistricts as set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo:
- Ms. Shelly Bush: Farmington
- Mr. Garland Hamilton: Fredericktown
- Mr. Bill Matthews: Farmington
Mrs. Grove also moved that the board charge the subdistricting committee to proceed with the adoption of a subdistricting plan to be submitted to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education for its approval or disapproval in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo. Mrs. Findley seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Request for Subdistricting Committee for the Junior College District of St. Louis, St. Louis County
Dr. Barnes noted that Section 178,820, RSMo provided that after the publication of the decennial census figures, the boards of trustees of junior (community) college districts shall adopt a resolution calling for the creation of a subdistricting committee. A subdistricting committee is to be comprised of six residents of the community college district, three appointed by the local board of trustees, and three by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Pursuant to the guidelines and procedures set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo, and through certified resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Junior College District of St. Louis, St. Louis County has appointed three members of a six member subdistricting committee and has submitted the names and resumes of six residents of the district from which the Coordinating Board may select its three appointments to the subdistricting committee. CBHE staff has reviewed the resumes of the seven residents. Based upon the candidates' experience and qualifications, as well as to assure district-wide diversity and geographic representation, the staff identified three candidates for the board's consideration who best seem to meet the needs of the subdistricting committee. Once these six members are approved, the subdistricting committee is to adopt a plan dividing the Junior College District of St. Louis, St. Louis County into no fewer than two and no more than six subdistricts for the election of trustees in which the population is to be apportioned so as to be substantially equal for each trustee elected. It is expected that the redistricting plan will be submitted to the Coordinated Board as it October 2001 meeting.
Mrs. Kauffman moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education accept the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Junior College District of St. Louis, St. Louis County calling for the formation of a decennial subdistricting committee. She further moved that the CBHE appoint the following three residents of the Junior College District of St. Louis, St. Louis County to the subdistricting committee to develop a plan for dividing the district into no fewer than four and no more than six subdistricts as set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo:
- E. Terrance Jones: St. Louis
- Richard Roehl: St. Louis
- Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Taxman: St. Louis
Mrs. Kauffman also moved that the board charge the subdistricting committee to proceed with the adoption of a subdistricting plan to be submitted to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education for its approval or disapproval with the provisions set forth in Sectin 178.820, RSMo. Mr. Bass seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Request for Subdistricting Committee for the Three Rivers Community College District
Dr. Barnes noted that Section 178,820, RSMo provided that after the publication of the decennial census figures, the boards of trustees of junior (community) college districts shall adopt a resolution calling for the creation of a subdistricting committee. A subdistricting committee is to be comprised of six residents of the community college district, three appointed by the local board of trustees, and three by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Pursuant to the guidelines and procedures set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo, and through certified resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Three Rivers Community College District has appointed three members of a six member subdistricting committee and has submitted the names and resumes of six residents of the district from which the Coordinating Board may select its three appointments to the subdistricting committee. CBHE staff has reviewed the resumes of the seven residents. Based upon the candidates' experience and qualifications, as well as to assure district-wide diversity and geographic representation, the staff identified three candidates for the board's consideration who best seem to meet the needs of the subdistricting committee. Once these six members are approved, the subdistricting committee is to adopt a plan dividing the Three Rivers Community College district into no fewer than two and no more than six subdistricts for the election of trustees in which the population is to be apportioned so as to be substantially equal for each trustee elected. It is expected that the redistricting plan will be submitted to the Coordinated Board as it October 2001 meeting.
Mrs. Findley moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education accept the resolution of the Three Rivers Community College District calling for the formation of a decennial subdistricting committee. She further moved that from the six names provided, the CBHE appoint the following three residents of the Three Rivers Community College District to the subdistricting committee to develop a plan for dividing the junior college district into no fewer than two and no more than six subdistricts as set forth in Section 178.820 RSMo:
- Ms. Betty Turner: Poplar Bluff
- Mr. David Bryant: Poplar Bluff
- Mr. Ronnie Webb: Poplar Bluff
Mrs. Findley further moved that the board charge the subdistricting committee to proceed with the adoption of a subdistricting plan to be submitted to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education for its approval or disapproval in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 178.820, RSMo.
Some board members expressed concern that the Three Rivers subdistricting committee only includes one woman.
Upon a call for the question by Mrs. Findley, the motion passed with Mrs. Carmichael and Mrs. Grove opposing the motion.
Continuation of the Advantage Missouri Program for the 2002-2003 Academic Year
Dr. Wittstruck reported that there was a reduction in funding for the Advantage Missouri Program by the General Assembly this year to fund only renewal students. Therefore, the staff recommended that the board keep the same high demand occupational areas as previously approved which are computer technology, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical/biotechnology related occupations. Mrs. Kauffman asked if it was the intent of the legislature to phase out this program. Commissioner Stroup responded that the staff really does not know what the intention is. When there were not sufficient funds for the FY 02 budget, this was one of the items the legislature reduced. It is not known if that means the program will never again be funded. Mrs. Kauffman suggested that the board needs to have a discussion at some time to decide how to proceed with this program. Mrs. Carmichael stated that she would like to see the board go on record that they would like for this program to continue, not just for those students already in the program but also for funding for the future. Chair Carmichael reported that the concerns with the program expressed by legislators that she had visited with had to do with the associate degree fields even though they were the ones who put the degree levels in the law. Mr. Bass commented that he would like a profile on those students who have taken advantage of this program.
Mrs. Kauffman moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education continue to designate computer technology, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical/biotechnology related occupations as being in higher demand. Mrs. Findley seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Results of the Missouri Student Loan Program Audit
Ms. Hearnes reported that the Department of Higher Education serves as the designated guaranty agency for the state of Missouri in the administration of the Federal Family Education Loan Program. Four special revenue funds, one agency fund, and two account groups are used to administer transactions related to the student loan program. A description of each of the funds and account groups is included in the audit report. The funds are audited annually by the Missouri State Auditor's Office. The audit contained only one area of concern and that was in the program's fixed asset records and procedures. Ms. Hearnes reported that the staff is in the process of implementing the recommendations made by the auditor's office in this area.
Dr. Henry moved that the board acknowledge the receipt of the Missouri Student Loan Program Audit from the State Auditor's office. Mrs. Grove seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Proposed Methodology for Developing Future Budget Recommendations for Public Institutions
(For board discussion of this item with the presidents/chancellors see this section of the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee meeting minutes - Attachment B.)
Dr. Henry moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education approve the objectives outlined for the proposed methodology for developing future budget recommendations for the state's public institutions. He further recommended that the board direct its staff to work with representatives of the institutions to identify and define the specific institutional performance and statewide priority elements to be considered in the FY 2003 funding requests. Those new items in the performance section will be developed for FY 2004 and beyond. Mr. Summers seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Proposed Guidelines for Selecting Priorities for Higher Education Capital Improvement Projects, FY 2003
(For board discussion of this item with the presidents/chancellors see this section of the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee meeting minutes - Attachment B.)
Mr. Martin commented that there are only minor changes to the capital improvement guidelines. Board members expressed concern that without funding for maintenance and repair buildings on campuses will again languish into a state of disrepair. Mrs. Kauffman suggested that the board should reaffirm its commitment to maintenance and repair because there is a lack of institutional memory and a lack of understanding regarding the board's commitment to postsecondary education and what the priorities were in the legislature each session. Chair Carmichael recommended that the appropriate time to do this is when the budget is presented to the General Assembly and asked the staff to incorporate this commitment in the budget recommendations.
Dr. Henry moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education adopt the Guidelines for Selecting Priorities for Higher Education Capital Improvement Projects. Mrs. Grove seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed. (Attachment D.)
Proposed CBHE Staff Salary Schedule to Reflect Uniform Classification Plan Pay Grid, FY 2002
Commissioner Stroup reported that there are no funds this year for salary increases except for those individuals who have had changes in their job and responsibilities. The majority of the staff have had their positions analyzed by the Division of Personnel in the Office of Administration and now have job ranges approved by that office. There are two job titles that have been used for a long period by the CBHE that have yet to be classified by the Division of Personnel. Those titles are senior associate and research associate. The CBHE is also authorized a number of positions such as the executive secretary to the board that are exempt from UPC classification. The December 1996 Report on Executive Compensation to the Office of Administration recommended a compensation range for the exempt position of associate commissioner. The General Assembly and Governor have authorized twelve new positions under direction of the assistant commissioner for Missouri student assistance resource services.
Mr. Summers moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved the proposed changes in its staff salary schedule. Mrs. Kauffman seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed. (Attachment E.)
Summary of Legislation Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed - First Regular Session, 91st General Assembly
(For board discussion of this item with the presidents/chancellors see this section of the CBHE Presidential Advisory Committee meeting minutes - Attachment B.)
Commissioner Stroup pointed out that a goal of higher education had been to increase the percentage of general revenue and lottery funds going to higher education. Progress was being made on the increase but because of so many mandated items in the state budget, higher education has fallen back to where it was when it started the process to increase the percentage. This substantial progress in the percentage of general revenue going to higher education will most likely decline this year. It will take a concerted effort on everyone's part to raise these percentages again.
Annual Report of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to the Governor and General Assembly
Commissioner Stroup noted that this annual report of the actions of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and the activities of the Missouri higher education community takes a final look at the results accomplished through the Blueprint for Missouri Higher Education. The new, Coordinated Plan for Missouri Higher Education will continue some of the initiatives of the Blueprint and introduce others to address new challenges as it sets the priorities for Missouri higher education for the next several years.
Mrs. Kauffman moved that the Coordinating Board for Higher Education accept the 2000 annual report of Missouri higher education, Building One System, and present it to Governor Bob Holden and the Missouri General Assembly. Mrs. Findley seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
Report of the CBHE Nominating Committee and Election of Officers
Dr. Henry, chairman of the nominating committee, presented the following slate of officers:
Marie Carmichael, Chair
Sandra Kauffman, Vice Chair
Jim Summers, Secretary
There being no nominations from the floor, Dr. Henry moved that the slate of officers be elected. Mrs. Findley seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed.
CBHE Appointment to the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority
Vice Chair Carmichael reappointed John Bass as the CBHE's representative to the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority Board of Directors.
Information Items
The board received the following information items:
- Academic Program Actions
- Proprietary School Certification Actions and Reviews
- Appointment to the Proprietary School Advisory Committee
- Fourth State Aid and Technical Education Payments, and Capital Reimbursements to Community Colleges, FY 2001
- State Student Financial Assistance Program Awards, FY 2001
- Update on the Video Instructional Development and Educational Opportunity (VIDEO) Program Advisory Committee
- Update on the Missouri K-16 Coalition
- Name Change of St. Charles County Community College to St. Charles Community College
- Update on the CBHE Committee on Transfer and Articulation
Vice Chair Carmichael commented that the K-16 Coalition had a good meeting in May. Mrs. Kauffman suggested that if there is going to be a thorough dialog about what is needed in the classroom that the conversation should include the school superintendents since they are the one who employ the teachers that are being prepared in the higher education institutions.
Executive Session
Dr. Henry moved that the board go into executive session for the following purpose:
RSMo 610.021(3) relating to "hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded." Mrs. Findley seconded the motion, and it was unanimously passed with the following vote:
John Bass - yes
Marie Carmichael - yes
Mary Findley - yes
Dudley Grove - yes
Ray Henry - yes
Sandra Kauffman - yes
Jim Summers - yes
Mary Joan Wood - yes
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
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Marie Carmichael, Vice Chair
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John Bass, Secretary
