MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008, AT 7:00 PM, IN THE MUSIC ROOM, MORRISON HALL


Present:     Chair: J. Wolfe, A. Anthonisen, J. Brock, M. Diana, R. Calderin
Absent:      B. Hodge, D. Mirro, M. Murphy

I.      	CALL TO ORDER Chairman Joan Wolfe called the meeting to order and noted that the Trustees 	were unable to vote since a quorum was not present.  A special meeting will be scheduled for 5 pm 	on 6/27/08 to vote on the consent agenda and proposed 2008-2009 budget.

II.	CONSENT AGENDA - None
			
III.	PRESIDENT�S REPORT 

President William Richards reported to the Trustees about the topics below:
* Distributed the Spring 2008 Madrigal Singers CD
* Senator William J. Larkin, Jr., joined the Trustees for dinner at 6 pm where he was recognized for all he has done for the College.  Framed Resolution No. 9 was presented to him for his extraordinary efforts and support for the Newburgh campus.
* At the dinner Stacey Morris was recognized for the 300 wins for the softball team.  She was presented with a framed certificate and a plaque, which will be hung in the Physical Education Building.
* On 6/5, Chairman Wolfe and President Richards attended the signing ceremony for the purchase of the Newburgh site and buildings.  Construction will commence in October 2008 and completion is targeted for 2011.
* The College received partial funding for the new science building in Middletown.  The process for this project will begin in the spring.

IV.	REPORT OF THE COLLEGE GOVERNANCE SYSTEM 

Diane Bliss, president of the College Governance System, provided the following report:
* The highlights of the College Governance System final report were distributed. 
*  Out of the 106 governance members, 73 faculty, 21 professional staff and 12 support staff participated on committees this year.  
* The new governance Sustainability Committee worked very hard this year, and the sustainability topic will be included in the College�s Strategic Plan 2009-2014.

V.	REPORT OF THE STUDENT TRUSTEE 

Student Trustee Jonah Brock announced the following items: 
* The electric car was parked behind the mansion during the Board meeting, but the students had to leave for class before the Trustees could view it.  The Engineering Club will be asked to display the car again in September.
* On 5/30 at Limerock race track, the Engineering Club participated.  The electric car had great times, but the battery ran low, and the team dropped out of the race.  The club will compete again next year.
* Summer Session I started on 6/2
* Fall student orientation takes place on 8/19, 20 and 21.
* Student Trustee Brock thanked the Trustees for his positive experience as Board member.
* New Student Trustee Thomas Capach was introduced, and his term begins on 6/30/08.

Chairwoman Joan Wolfe thanked Student Trustee Brock for his initiative and dedication during the year.  The Trustees look forward to hearing from him in the future.

VI.	OLD BUSINESS - None
                             
VII.	NEW BUSINESS 

* Trustee Maria Diana distributed the 5/19 Educational Foundation minutes during the Committee of the Whole meeting.
		
VIII.	BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS 

* The Board Retreat on 5/22/08 was extremely worthwhile, and Chairman Wolfe thanked all who were involved with the preparation and presentations at the meeting.

IX.     	COMMITTEE REPORTS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS
       Academic and Student Services Committee 
       In Trustee Murphy�s absence, Trustee Diana reported that the committee plans to meet twice a year, once each semester as follows:
       
                Meeting Date		Reporting Date		      Topic	
                September 			 October                          	Student Services
               April                                          May 		     	Academic Affairs
       
       Chairman Wolfe noted that in the fall new appointments will be made to the committee structure.

X.           COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 

> Professor Kathleen Malia, President of the Faculty Association, announced that six of the eight faculty association members who are pregnant have delivered their children, which includes one set of twins.
> President Richards thanked Chairman Wolfe and all the Trustees for a wonderful year and appreciates their keen interest in education. 

XI.	BOARD DISCUSSION - None

XII.	BOARD ADJOURNMENT
	
       At 7:20 pm, the meeting was adjourned by acclamation.
       Respectfully submitted,		
       
       
       Maryann Raab
       Assistant to the President		



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