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Academic Year 2011-2012

January 27, 2012

Board approves purchase of property in Arkansas City

Conducting a special meeting of the Cowley College Board of Trustees Friday in the President’s Private Dining room in the McAtee Dining Center, the Board approved the purchase of property located at 315 E. Filmore in Arkansas City at a cost of $3,400.

January 17, 2012

Board learns Hafner Center campaign reaches its goal

With the Travis Hafner Training Center opening in November, the Cowley College Board of Trustees learned that the school’s capital campaign has wrapped up as it recently reached the $250,000 fundraising mark.
The Board received updates on the Annual Fund campaign, the deferred maintenance tax credit program, and reviewed findings of the fall survey.
In other matters, the Board:

Discussed the annual Phi Theta Kappa Honor’s Luncheon, which will be held at the Ramada Downtown in Topeka on Thursday, Feb. 16. The COP’s/Trustees will have meetings on Thursday afternoon, following the PTK luncheon. There will also be a KBOR meeting that morning from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, presented the following update: The air conditioning/heating system in W.S. Scott Auditorium is substantially; the elevator installation in Galle-Johnson is complete, while the hallway and flooring work in the building will wrap up soon; The plumbing repair at The Lodge dormitory was completed on time.
Approved the Request for Professional Services, Athletic-related injuries policy.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Jan. 11, full-time equivalency was 2,774, compared to 2,779 at this time last year.
Were presented with information about this year’s Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame luncheon, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. in the Earl N. Wright Community Room. This year’s inductees are Dr. Patrick J. McAtee, Tom V. Saia, and Keith Bonney.

December 19, 2011 minutes

New auditor shares information with college’s Board of Trustees

Scott Loyd of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC provided Cowley College’s Board of Trustees with an audit report during the regular monthly meeting held Monday night in the McAtee Dining Center.

Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk and Loyd recently became the new auditors for the college. Parman-Tanner-Soule and Jackson were the previous auditors for the school.

In other matters, the Board:

Heard from Dr. McAtee and Board member, Jim Ramirez, on the KACCT/COP joint meeting they attended Dec. 5 at Independence Community College. Ramirez distributed a copy of the KACCT Marketing Recap, which included the group’s marketing plan.
Discussed the dinner meeting with Senator Steve Abrams and representative Ed Trimmer, which was held Dec. 1 in the Private Dining Room of the McAtee Dining Center. The meeting was held to keep area legislators informed of issues that are critical to the future of Cowley College.
Decided to move the January Board meeting date to Tuesday, Jan. 17 due to Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 16.
Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, provided the following construction update. The baseball, track, cross country, and soccer coaches are moving into their new offices at the Travis Hafner Training Center; The air conditioning/heating system inside W.S. Scott Auditorium is operational, but some ductwork remains as well as the control system; Conco and Winfield Plumbing will be replacing the main sewer line in each hallway of The Lodge dormitory over Winter Break. The work will be complete prior to the students return on Jan. 10.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Dec. 14, full-time equivalency was 2,225, compared to 2,231 at this time last year.

November 21, 2011 minutes

Cowley Board sets date to meet with Senator Steve Abrams

Looking to discuss legislative issues with Kansas Senator Steve Abrams, the Cowley College Board of Trustees set the date of Dec. 1 to conduct a dinner meeting with Abrams during the Board’s annual monthly meeting held Monday in the McAtee Dining Center.

In other matters, the Board:

Reviewed the Interlocal Agreement entered into by and between the City of Winfield, the Board of Commissioners of Cowley County, USD 465, and Cowley County Community College.
Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, informed the Board that the air conditioning system inside W.S. Scott Auditorium is operational, but some ductwork remains as well as the controls system. Crouch also said the elevator installation inside Galle-Johnson began last Wednesday and should be complete in approximately two weeks.
Held a first reading on the policies Credit Hour Definition and Control of Vehicular Traffic on Campus.
Reviewed the academic report provided by vice president of academic affairs, Slade Griffiths. Learned the academic affairs council approved the following new courses: Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours) and Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours).
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Nov. 16, full-time equivalency was 1,483, which is up from 1,456 at this time last year.

October 18, 2011 minutes

Media Club members share details of their conference in New Orleans

Ten members of Cowley College’s Media Club, along with club sponsor Meg Smith, shared details of the Excellence in Journalism Conference they attended Sept. 25-27 in New Orleans, LA, with Cowley College’s Board of Trustees. The students showed a power point presentation and spoke of the benefits of attending the conference during the Board’s annual monthly meeting held Monday in the McAtee Dining Center.
In other matters, the Board:

Saw Cowley President Dr. Pat McAtee present a gift to Hannah Dillard of Crawfordsville, IN, for being named October Student of the Month.
Tony Crouch provided construction updates.
Approved changes to the following policies: Wheelchair Accessible seating; Training Staff/Development Policy; Reimbursement for Travel; Substantiation of Receipts for Cash Advance or Reimbursement; Maintenance and Services; Keys to College Facilities and Equipment; Student Appeal of Grades; and Student Code of Conduct.
Approved the modification of the following policies: Student Appeal of Course Grades and Student Code of Conduct.
Viewed a fall enrollment report that indicates 20th day full-time equivalency was 3,023, compared to 3,038 at this time last year. A total of 1,045 Cowley County residents registered for classes and there were 11 foreign countries represented.

September 19, 2011 minutes

Construction projects at the college moving right along

With construction work at Cowley College’s main campus in Arkansas City and at the nearby Travis Hafner Training Center in full swing, Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, provided the school’s Board of Trustees with an update on the projects during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting.
In other matters, the Board:

Heard from Slade Griffiths, vice president of academic affairs, on Cowley College’s Adult Education Program, which ranked first in Quality Measures out of all 19 community colleges in Kansas.
Approved the interlocal agreement with the City of Winfield 2012-2014 Neighborhood Revitalization Plan that was presented by Gary Mangus.
Approved the date change of October’s monthly meeting to Oct. 18 due to the annual Endowment Banquet on Oct. 17.
Viewed a fall enrollment report that indicates as of August 14, full-time equivalency was 3,042, which is up from 3,026 as of August 14, 2010.

August 8, 2011 minutes

Board approves 2011-2012 budget that includes fewer tax dollars

Cowley’s Board of Trustees delivered some good news to local taxpayers Monday night at its regular monthly meeting.
The Board unanimously approved the 2011-2012 budget for the college that is seeking fewer tax dollars than the previous year. Therefore, the projected mill levy of 19.835 is down from the 2010-2011 levy of 20.219. The final mill levy won’t be set until the final valuation for Cowley County is calculated.

As of Aug. 3, total enrollment at Cowley College’s Centers is up 23 FTE (2,712 to 2,689) from this time last year.
Tony Crouch said the Travis Hafner Training Center is progressing nicely and Conco Construction has moved the completion date to early November.
Work on the north dormitory will be finished in the next week as students prepare to move in on Aug. 16.

Academic Year 2010-2011

July 18, 2011 minutes

Bacastow, Jr. re-elected as Chairman at regular monthly Board meeting

With a sixth dormitory set to open in August and the Travis Hafner Training Center planned completion date in November, many exciting things are taking place at Cowley College. With Albert Bacastow, Jr. having served as Board Chair during these important additions to the college, the school’s Board of Trustees announced its decision to re-elect Bacastow, Jr. as Chairman during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting.

In other matters, the Board:

Swore in Jim Ramirez as a member of the Board of Trustees as well as returning Board members Mark Paton and Ron Godsey.
Viewed a summer enrollment report that indicates as of July 12, full-time equivalency was 745, which is up from 730 at this time last year. The fall enrollment report indicates as of July 12, full-time equivalency was 2,162, which is up from 2,094 this time last year.
Discussed housing at the college as there are close to 60 individuals on the dormitory waiting list.

June 20, 2011 minutes

Board honors Lee Gregg Jr. for 12 years of service

Serving in various roles on Cowley College’s Board of Trustees over the past 12 years, Lee Gregg Jr. took part in his final meeting during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting held in the McAtee Dining Center. Gregg Jr. has enjoyed serving on the Board at Cowley College and is proud to see the progression the school has made over the past 12 years, including being one of the fastest growing colleges in the state of Kansas.
In other matters:

Approved the contract of the leases associated with the college’s Centers in Mulvane.
Received a construction report from Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services. His report covered the Travis Hafner Training Center, new air conditioning system inside W.S. Scott Auditorium , and other improvement projects.
Approved a change order request to modify storm water drainage piping along Buchanan Ave. as coordinated with the City of Arkansas City.
Slade Griffiths, vice president of academic affairs, provided the Board with an academic update, which included information about new courses, including Cosmetology Instructor Training (nine credit hours) and Training Officer II (two credit hours).
Approved the employment of Greg Nichols as associate dean of instruction, effective July 18, 2011.
Viewed a summer enrollment report that indicates as of June 14, full-time equivalency was 781, which is up from 736 at this time last year. The fall enrollment report indicates as of June 15, full-time equivalency was 1,754, which is up from 1,728 at this time last year.

June 9, 2011 minutes

Special Board of Trustee Meeting

A special meeting of the Board of Trustees was held June 9, 2011, at 12:10 p.m.

the Board of Trustees approved the construction of a new elevator installed inside Galle-Johnson, upgrade its fire alarm panels, and finish the flooring in the upstairs hallway inside Galle-Johnson with work to be done by Conco Construction at a cost under $450,000 received through the ARRA.
the Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the former Medicalodge North building, 2575 Greenway, Arkansas City, for additional housing for dorm students.
Purchased at $300,000; roof - $235,256.16; plumbing - $130,418.00 and renovation $397,805.00,

May 16, 2011 minutes

Cowley College to be well represented at NISOD

With the 33rd annual National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) conference to be held May 29-June 1 in Austin, Texas, the Cowley College Board of Trustees were informed that the school will be well represented at the conference as part of several items that were discussed during the regular monthly meeting held Monday in the McAtee Dining Center."
In other matters, the Board:

Reviewed the article that appeared in The Lookout, which ranked Cowley College among the top 120 community colleges in the nation. The 120 schools, representing the top 10 percent of the country’s 1,200 community colleges, are eligible to win a $700,000 prize.
Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, provided the Trustees with an update on the Travis Hafner Training Center.
Viewed a summer enrollment report that indicates as of May 11, full-time equivalency was 733, which is up from 708 at this time last year. The fall enrollment report indicates as of May 11, full-time equivalency was 1,260, which is up from 1,210 at this time last year.

April 18, 2011 minutes

Board receives updates on construction projects

With the school year winding down, several construction projects are popping up around Cowley College’s main campus in Arkansas City. Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, provided updates on the projects during Monday night’s annual monthly Board meeting held in the McAtee Dining Center.
In other matters, the Board:

Discussed the KACCT/COP Retreat scheduled for June 10-11 at Kansas City Community College.
Approved a bid from GLMV to conduct an architectural review and ISI Environmental Services to perform an asbestos evaluation at the former South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center building at a cost of $26,787 for the two proposals.
Received an academic update from Slade Griffiths, vice president of academic affairs. Griffiths informed the Board that the academic affairs council approved the following new courses: Introduction to Research Methods I, II, III, and IV (1 credit hour each), and American Sign Language II (3 credit hours). Griffiths also said the Mechatronics program will be referred to as “Manufacturing Technology” for marketing purposes.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of April 13, full-time equivalency was 2.825, which is up from 2,678 at this time last year. The fall enrollment report indicates as of April 13, full-time equivalency was 699, which is up from 624 at this time last year. The summer enrollment report indicates full-time equivalency is 477, which is up from 437 at this time last year.

March 21, 2011 minutes

Schears named Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Having graduated from Cowley College in 2001 and worked at the school since 2003, Ben Schears has developed a passion for the institution. That passion along with the success he has had as the schools director of admissions and executive director of enrollment and outreach services, led to Schears being named the college’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement during Monday’s monthly Board meeting held in the McAtee Dining Center.
In other matters, the Board:

Heard Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, proposed that the visiting men’s locker room be converted to a women’s locker room
Approved the new policy “Credit for Articulated High School Coursework”.
According to the Official Registration report, prepared by Mark Britton, Registrar, the spring semester headcount enrollment is 4,276 and the FTE is 2,851.11.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of March 17, full-time equivalency was 2.861, which is up from 2,707 at this time last year.
Approved the bid from Swindoll, Janzen, hawk, and Loyd, LLC to audit the accounts and records of Cowley Community College Board Funds and perform the required compliance audit of Federal Funds for a fee of $31,500, and the Endowment Funds for a fee of $7,900.
Heard a report on the progress being made on the college’s $3,27 million indoor athletic facility.

February 21, 2011 minutes

Mauzey, Dr. Hashemi to retire at end of semester

During the annual Cowley College Board of Trustees meeting held Monday in the McAtee Dining Center, the Board was informed that Pat Mauzey, cosmetology instructor, and Dr. Jafar Hashemi, Natural Science Department instructor, will retire at the end of the semester. In other matters, the Board:

Hear a report from Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, about the construction of the indoor athletic facility.
Approved a $1 increase in tuition and a $1 increase in fees for all Cowley College students for the next fiscal year.
Approved Great Western Dining’s proposed 2.75 percent increase in rates for next year.
Received an academic update from vice president of academic affairs, Slade Griffiths. The Early Childhood Education program was modified/approved by the academic affairs council. The academic affairs council also approved the following new courses: Introduction to Fraud Examination and Training Officer II.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Feb. 16, full-time equivalency was 2.822, which is up from 2,666 at this time last year.

January 18, 2011 minutes

Board receives update on indoor athletic facility; work done by Adult Education Program
Despite the cold weather, concrete work on Cowley College’s indoor athletic facility began last week. Initial completion date is set for Nov. 15, 2011.
In other matters, the Board:

Heard Slade Griffiths praise the work done by Devin Graves and others in Cowley College’s Adult Education Program.
Discussed the filing deadline for Board of Trustees members is noon, Jan. 25. Three positions are up for reelection. The general election will be held on April 5.
Heard an academic update from Griffiths. Nine certificates/degrees were modified and approved by the academic affairs council.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Jan. 12, full-time equivalency was 2.822, which is up from 2,628 at this time last year.

December 13, 2010
Flickinger presents painting to the Board minutes

Mark Flickinger donated one of his paintings to the college during the annual monthly Board meeting held Monday in the McAtee Dining Center.
In other matters, the Board:

Discussed the Trustees whose terms expire on June 30, 2011.
Viewed a final county valuation and mill levy for 2010-11. The mill levy went down slightly and is at 20.219.
Heard information about new and enhanced classes for Spring semester
Viewed the Kansas Board of Regents 10-year strategic plan entitled Foresight 2020.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Dec. 8, full-time equivalency was 2,083, which is up from 1,841 at this time last year.
Approved the resolution authorizing Cowley County Community College to enter into a lease purchase transaction

November 15, 2010
Board receives update on indoor athletic facility minutes

With ground work set to begin this week on Cowley College’s new indoor athletic facility, Kevin Cowan ofGilmore & Bell, PC, provided the school’s Board of Trustees with an update.
In other matters, the Board:

Discussed feedback report from the 2010 National Center for Education Statistics Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Discussed the KACCT/COP Annual meeting, which will be held Dec. 5-6 at Labette Community College.
Received a construction report from Tony Crouch. Crouch mentioned that the new fire alarm system inside W.S. Scott Auditorium is nearing completion.
Heard an academic update. Culinary Skills and Audio and Video Production classes were recently developed and approved by the academic affairs council. The Interior Design Fundamentals class was modified and approved. Griffiths also spoke of the mathematics pilot the college is in the process of completing.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Nov. 10, full-time equivalency was 1,183, which is up from 880 at this time last year.
Approved the Articles of Cowley County Community College Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame Permanent Endowment Fund.

October 18, 2010
Largest ever gift to Cowley College to make indoor practice facility a reality minutes

Thanks to the largest ever donation to Cowley College courtesy of Major League Baseball player and 1997 graduate of Cowley College, Travis Hafner, Cowley College’s Board of Trustees approved construction on an indoor practice facility, which will be built south of the school’s baseball field and west of the track and field parking lot.
In other matters, the Board:

Viewed a fall enrollment report that indicates 20th day full-time equivalency was 3,038, which is up from 2,668 at this time last year. A total of 1,142 Cowley County residents registered for classes and there were 16 foreign countries represented, compared to 12 last year.
Received an academic update, which showed the American Sign Language I class was modified by the academic affairs council and will be provided via the business and industry division.
Discussed the Non-Destructive Testing program, which will be offered online starting in January. The courses will be available online with a required two week face-to-face practicum at the conclusion of the program.

September 20, 2010 minutes

Nelson to retire from Cowley at end of semester
Having worked at Cowley College for 10 years, Marlys Nelson, Enrollment/Student Services Specialist at the Eastside Center, announced her intentions to retire at the end of the fall semester during Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting held in the McAtee Dining Center.
In other matters, the Board:

Dr. Patrick J. McAtee present a gift to Jordan Lukert of Clearwater for being named September Student of the Month.
Dr. McAtee has invited area legislators to a dinner meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in the President’s Dining Room on the Arkansas City campus.
The Board approved the bid of $14,000 from Central Electric to replace the lighting inside W.S. Scott Auditorium.
Reviewed the Technical and Professional Writing and Special Topics in Anthropology courses, which were approved by the academic affairs council.
Viewed a fall enrollment report that indicates as of Sept. 15, full-time equivalency was 3,072, which is up from 2,712 at this time last year.
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August 27, 2010
2010 Master Agreement was approved

August 9, 2010 minutes

Board approves 2010-2011 budget that includes fewer tax dollars
Cowley’s Board of Trustees delivered some good news to local taxpayers Monday night at its regular monthly meeting. The Board unanimously approved the 2010-2011 budget for the college that is seeking fewer tax dollars than the previous year. Therefore, the projected mill levy of 19.998 is down from the 2009-2010 levy of 20.226. The final mill levy won’t be set until the final valuation for Cowley County is calculated.
In other matters, the Board:

Ron Godsey indicated he will represent the college at the 41st annual Community College Leadership Congress held Oct. 20-23 in Toronto, Canada.
Approved the 2010-2011 Health/Dental increase coverage. Both health and dental coverage will continue to be provided by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas.
Viewed a summer enrollment report that indicates as of Aug. 4, full-time equivalency was 732, which is up from 631 at this time last year.
Slade Griffiths informed the Board of the first Critical Care Paramedic class for Kansas, which was held in the Brown Center June 7-18 with 33 students from all over the United States.

Academic Year 2009-2010

July 19, 2010
Bacastow, Jr. named Chairman at regular monthly Board meeting minutes

Albert Bacastow, Jr. was named the Chairman of Cowley College’s Board of Trustee’s during the school’s regular monthly meeting held Monday, July 19 in the McAtee Dining Center.
Officers elected for the upcoming year: Chairman, Albert Bacastow, Jr.; vice chairman, Lee Gregg, Jr.; Kansas Association of Community College Trustees voting delegate, Donna Avery; Association of Community College Trustees voting delegate, Ron Godsey; Board representative for professional negotiations and to open bids received for college purchases, Mark Paton; trustee designated as the Board representative to the College Endowment Association, Dennis K. Shurtz.
Accepted the master agreement contingent on the faculty’s approval of the agreement.
Viewed a summer enrollment report that indicates as of July 13, full-time equivalency was 733, which is up from 630 at this time last year. The fall enrollment report indicates as of July 13, full-time equivalency was 2,124, which is up from 1,747 at this time last year.
Approved the decision to accept applications for the position of Vice-President for Advancement.

June 21 minutes
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Board extends Dr. McAtee’s contract as president

Dr. Patrick J. McAtee had his administrative contract extended through June 30, 2013.
Administrative contracts extended through June 30, 2012.
Approved salary increases for classified staff and administrators at Cowley College.
Approved compensation for faculty members teaching summer 2010.
Listened to updates on buildings and grounds improvements.
Approved the employment of Tim Walton as automotive instructor.
Viewed summer and fall enrollment reports that indicate enrollment is up.

May 17, 2010
Cowley to be well represented at NISOD

The 32nd annual National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) conference to be held May 30-June 2 in Austin, Texas.
Discussed the KACCT/COP Annual Summer Retreat, which will be held June 18-19 at Neosho County Community College.
Approved the Social Networking and Use of Tobacco on Campus policies.
Approved the 2011-2012 academic calendar.
Approved the name change of the Cowley Student Government Association to the Cowley College Student Senate.

April 19, 2010
Board approves three summer projects

Approved new flooring in the kitchen of the McAtee Dining Center, a new track for the movable wall in the Earle N. Wright Community Room, and replacement of the ceiling grid in Renn Memorial Library.
Approved the bid of $24,606.25 from 4 State Maintenance for preparation and installation of a toweled quartz epoxy flooring system in the kitchen of the McAtee Dining Center.
Academic Update: Dance classes at Cowley will now be allowed to count for the physical education/health requirement; the ABE/GED program recently changed its name to “Cowley College Adult Education and College Preparation Program”; the Kansas Board of Regents has begun to look at distance education and has drafted a Distance Education Plan for Kansas.
Viewed a summer enrollment report that indicates as of April 14, full-time equivalency was 437, which is up from 356 at this time last year. The fall enrollment report indicates as of April 14, full-time equivalency was 625, which is up from 492 at this time last year.

March 16, 2010
Board approves college's participation in natural hazard mitigation plan

Approved the resolution to participate in the natural hazard mitigation plan.
Approved no increase in tuition for out-of-state residents and international students, and a $2 tuition increase for in-state and Oklahoma residents. Also approved a $2 increase in fees for all students.
Approved 2010-2011 dorm charges, which consisted of Great Western Dining’s proposed 2 % increase in rates for next year.
Saw that spring enrollment is at 2,694 FTE, which is up from 2,295 as of March 10, 2009. A total of 947 Cowley County residents are registered for classes at Cowley College. Fifty-eight counties in Kansas, 30 other states and 36 foreign countries are represented in the student body.
Heard an academic update from vice president of academic affairs Slade Griffiths about courses that were created or modified.

March 4, 2010
Board of Trustees conduct special meeting

The Board approved the decision to purchase property located at 1614 South A Street in Arkansas City.
The Board approved the decision to sign an addendum agreement with Wichita Area Technical College.

February 15, 2010
Cowley College in Arkansas City to hold Open House on April 6

Having been several years since Cowley College’s main campus in Arkansas City has held an Open House, plans were discussed for an Open House to be held on April 6 during the Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting held Monday in the McAtee Dining Center.
Slade Griffiths, vice president of academic affairs, provided the Board with an academic update, which showed the Creative Writing and Mass Communications Associate of Arts degrees were created/modified and approved by the academic affairs council.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Feb. 15, full-time equivalency was 2,680, which is up from 2,314 at this time last year.

January 19, 2010
Spring semester enrollment sees dramatic increase

Spring semester enrollment continues to climb. As of Jan. 14, FTE for the spring semester was 2,683, which is up from 2,286 at this time last year.
Tony Crouch reported that the new physics lab is in use, while work on the roofs of the Brown Center and Wellness Center has been completed.
Crouch reported that the permanent generator should be received by the end of the month and installed/connected soon thereafter.
Slade Griffiths provided the Board of Trustees with an overview of courses that were created/modified and approved by the academic affairs council.

December 14, 2009
Board approves access agreement with Arkansas City Police Department

Approved an Access Agreement with the Arkansas City Police Department in an effort to investigate and curb violations, apprehend offenders, and provide emergency response and assistance.
Heard from Elliott Jackson of Parman, Tanner, Soule, and Jackson, Certified Public Accountants, as they completed the annual audit of all the college's funds for fiscal 2009.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Dec. 8, full-time equivalency was 1,843, which is up from 1,447 at this time last year.
Tony Crouch reported that Cowley has received its final certificate of occupancy for it newly remodeled physics lab.
Decided not to attend a joint legislative breakfast with Butler Community College in January, and instead will attempt to set a meeting in January with area legislators.

November 16, 2009
Physics lab project nearing completion

Work on the new physics lab at Cowley College is nearing completion according to an update provided by Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, during Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting held in the McAtee Dining Center.
Discussed the KACCT/COP annual meeting, which Cowley College will host Dec. 6-7 on its main campus in Arkansas City. Trustees are invited to attend the reception/dinner on Sunday evening prior to the meetings on Dec. 7.
Viewed a spring enrollment report that indicates as of Nov. 8, full-time equivalency was 693, which is slightly down from this time last year.
Submitted for first reading the “Sensitive Information and Red Flag Rules” policy.

September 21, 2009
Board approves lease agreement at Bloomenshine

Decided to renew its lease for the Bloomenshine Building in Mulvane through July 31, 2013.
Heard that the physics lab project is progressing on schedule and is in line to be completed on Nov. 10.
Heard about the programs and sessions conducted at the 40th Annual Community College Leadership Congress attended by Board members Mark Paton, Donna Avery, and Ron Godsey.
Submitted the following policies for final reading: Guidelines for Classified Staff Reduction in Force; Harassment and Discrimination; Satisfactory Academic Programs Policy for Federal Aid Recipients.

September 21, 2009
Board makes quick work of light agenda

Updates on the Brown Center boiler project, the physics lab, and the Brown Center and Wellness Center roof replacements.
Physics lab project has been awarded to Conco, Inc. at a total cost of $137,000.
Fall enrollment report that indicates as of Sept. 14, full-time equivalency was 2,729, which is up from 2,433 this time last year.

August 11, 2009
Board approves 2009-2010 operating budget

Cowley College’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2009-2010 operating budget.
The 2009-10 budget has a projected mill levy of 19.999, which is only a slight increase from the 2008-2009 levy of 19.976.
Board members discussed the college’s glowing enrollment report, with enrollment nearing 2,500 FTE. Enrollment is up about 270 FTE from this same time last year.
Approved the physics lab remodel.

Academic Year 2008-2009

July 21, 2009
Paton named Chairman at regular monthly Board meeting

Mark Paton was named the Chairman of Cowley College’s Board of Trustee’s.
Swore in Dennis K. Shurtz as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Extended the contracts of Cowley College president Dr. Patrick J. McAtee and the college’s administrative staff through the 2010-2011 academic school year.\
Approved the purchase of properties located at 1600 and 1600 ½ S. Summit Street in Arkansas City.
Viewed a proposed operating budget for the 2009-2010 academic year. The final budget will be presented at the Aug. 10 Board of Trustee meeting.
Viewed the fall enrollment report that indicates as of July 20, full-time equivalency was 1,915, which is up from 1,857 this time last year.

June 16, 2009
Lanning completes term as member of Board of Trustees

After 12 years and three terms as a member of the Cowley College Board of Trustees, LaDonna Lanning attended her final meeting Monday night in the McAtee Dining Center.
Filling the vacated spot on the Board of Trustees will be former Board member Dennis K. Shurtz, who served as a member of the Board from 1991 to 1999 and was Board Chair once during his pair of four-year terms.
approved salary increases for classified staff and administrators at Cowley College.
viewed a letter from the Kansas Health Foundation informing the college of a Recognition Grant to fund the PAWS-itive Promotions project.
approved the proposed Fee Agreement in reference to the Vocational Education Funding Litigation contingent upon two changes.
approved the agreement from South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center to provide transportation to be used by SCKRMC in the event of a mass casualty or a disaster that required the hospital to evacuate.
reviewed a list of new courses that were approved.
approved the Administrative contracts of Dr. Patrick J. McAtee, Tony Crouch, Slade Griffiths, Sue Saia, Charles McKown and Tom Saia for one year.
approved the employment of Sunni Sheets as full-time graphic design instructor, effective Aug. 1

May 19, 2009
Board approves resurfacing of track at Sports Complex

approves resurfacing of the track.
new courses approved: Introduction to Forensic Chemistry, Infant and Toddler Care, and Basic Yoga.
2008-09 performance agreement was successfully presented and accepted by the Kansas Board of Regents Academic Affairs committee on April 15 with a recommendation of 100 percent funding.
agreement between the Board of Trustees and the Cowley County Community College Education Association as the representative of the Professional Employees.

April 21, 2009
Board approves lease agreement with Builders, Inc.

approved a three-year lease agreement with Builders, Inc. for the property located at 8821 West 21st Street, Suite 400, for the Cowley College Westside Center.
Approved a 4.8 percent increase in dorm charges for 2009-2010.
Approved the following new courses: Introduction to Cinema; Diversity Issues in Leadership; Motorcycle Safety. Approved the new Anthropology Degree.
Approved the employment of Tommy DeSalme as head men’s basketball coach.

April 10, 2009
Shurtz returns to Cowley College Board of Trustees

Dennis K. Shurtz is once again a member of the Cowley College Board of Trustees.
Along with Shurtz, incumbents Donna Avery and Albert Bacastow Jr. were re-elected to the board.Avery, who serves as the Board Chair, was top vote-getter in Tuesday's local elections. Shurtz was second, while Bacastow Jr. was third.

March 17, 2009
Eck announces resignation at Cowley

after two successful seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Cowley College, Steve Eck has announced his resignation.
heard about the meeting with Pratt and Dodge City Community College on Feb. 17 to discuss the college’s technical program funding issues.
heard from Dr. Pat McAtee and Tony Crouch regarding the hearing with the House Higher Education Committee they attended March 3 in Topeka. Information was presented concerning the varied methods of funding for merged community colleges in the state.
Michelle Schoon, Chair/AQIP Steering Committee, provided Board of Trustee members with a PowerPoint presentation on the Key Institutional Measures.
approved no increase in tuition for Cowley County residents, a $5 increase for in-state residents, $10 for Oklahoma residents, $2 for out-of-state residents, and a return to the 2008 rate of $151 for international students. Also, no change in fees for all students.
approved the following new classes: Cooperative Education 1; Cooperative Education II; Cooperative Education III; Cooperative Education IV; Certified Wedding Planner; Introduction to TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator; Autocad Basics; Autocad Advanced; Introduction to Computer Forensics; Coldfusion I.
approved the employment of Jenifer Bahner as head volleyball coach, effective Feb. 18.

February 17, 2009
Board approves repairs to be done on Brown Center roof

Approved to use the majority of the Deferred Maintenance Tax Credit program to use repair two sections of the Brown Center roof.
Godsey and Dr. McAtee attended the KACCT Board/COP meeting. Godsey was elected to serve as secretary for the KACCT beginning in September.
Slade Griffiths, vice president of academic affairs, provided members of the Board with a brief overview of the Strategic Planning Survey.
Accepted a letter of resignation from Joanna Pryor as head volleyball coach2008.

January 21, 2009
Cowley College, USD 470 agree to lease athletic facilities

approved the agreement for the College and USD 470 to lease each other’s athletic facilities for competitive games and limited practice free of any charges, subject to a few conditions.
approved that the Arkansas City Recreation Commission will be able to utilize City Ball Park, which is owned by Cowley College, for junior and American Legion baseball games.
approved the College to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Winfield and the City of Arkansas City for the Neighborhood Revitalization Plans.
heard about the joint Trustee/Legislative Administration breakfast with Cowley College and Butler Community College, held Jan. 10 at the Terradyne Country Club.
heard from Dr. Pat McAtee and Ron Godsey about the reception/dinner meeting with the Kansas Board of Regents and KACCT, which was held Jan. 14 in Topeka.
approved the following new classes: Theory of Coaching Basketball; Introduction of Javascript; Introduction of Visual C#.Net for Developers; Introduction to XML; Microsoft Visio; Introduction to SQL; Introduction to PHP; Precision Measurement and Quality Control; Occupational Safety and Health; Applied Shop Mathematics; Employability Skills; Blueprint Reading for Industry.
accepted a letter of retirement from Bruce Watson as coordinator athletic/community/minority counselor, effective Jan. 26.

November 18, 2008
College agrees to take over ownership of City Ball Park

With an opportunity to control the rights to City Ball Park in Arkansas City, Cowley College’s Board of Trustees moved to approve the contract with the City of Arkansas City tentatively and with contingencies based upon USD 470’s next Board Meeting.
heard about the 2008 ACCT Community College Leadership Congress in New York City that was attended by Board members Donna Avery, Mark Paton, Ron Godsey, and Albert Bacastow, Jr.
approved the Tuition Reimbursement for Full-Time Classified Staff policy.
approved the following classes: Codes and Practices; Ballet I; Ballet II; Ballet III; Ballet IV; Jazz Dance I; Jazz Dance II; Jazz Dance III; Jazz Dance IV; Teams and Leadership; Principles of Phlebotomy; and Phlebotomy Field Experience.
the Computer Support Specialist AAS degree/certificate program has been placed on inactive status.
recommended changing policy 262.00 to more accurately define the incomplete grade process.
accepted a letter of resignation of Brett Butler as CTE Department Chair and Director of Cooperative Education, effective Dec. 19.

October 21, 2008
Master Agreement approved during monthly Board Meeting

the 2009-2010 Master Agreement between the Board of Trustees of Cowley College and the Cowley College Education Association was approved.
Reviewed letters and documents Dr. McAtee sent to Senator Greta Goodwin and Representatives Ed Trimmer and Kasha Kelly, seeking legislative relief for the inequitable funding situation.
Viewed a memorandum from Sheila Frahm/KACCT in reference to the proposed Technical Education Statute recommendations.
Received an academic update that the following classes were approved: Introduction to Exercise Science; Sport and Exercise Psychology; Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation; Aerobic Development for the Cardiovascular System; Communications Practicum I; Communications Practicum II; Communications Practicum III; Communications Practicum IV; Service and Learning: Impacting Community I; Service and Learning: Impacting Community II; Service and Learning: Impacting Community III; Service and Learning: Impacting Community IV.

September 16, 2008
Board approves Senior Gold Card program

approved a Senior Gold Card program that will allow all Cowley County citizens, 65 and over, to attend Cowley College sporting events and performances in the Robert Brown Theatre at no charge.
approved the Actuarial Services.
approved the Golf Course Management AA degree (KSU transfer degree).

August 12, 2008
Board approves raises during regular monthly meeting

approves salary increases for classified staff and administrators. Classified staff and administrators will receive a 3 percent increase in salary or hourly wage. In addition, Cowley College president Dr. Patrick J. McAtee proposes a one-time payment of 2% of the 2007-08 respective pay rates for each employee employed prior to April 1, 2008 to be disbursed in September 2008.
also approved the 2008-09 operating budget. Revenues are based on in-state enrollments of 54,000 credit hours, a state operating grant of $8,504,622 and a county valuation of $212,884,223.
The projected mill levy of 19.997 is a slight increase of 0.065 mills over the final 2007-08 levy.
the college has received its Certificate of Occupancy for the Central Avenue Dorm.
approved revisions to the Admission and Adjunct Instructor Classroom Assessment policies.

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July 22, 2008
Avery named Chairman at regular monthly Board meeting

Donna Avery was named the Chairman of Cowley College’s Board of Trustees during the school’s regular monthly meeting held Monday in the McAtee Dining Center.
Officers elected for the upcoming year: Chairman, Donna Avery; vice-chairman, Mark Paton; Kansas Association of Community College Trustees voting delegate, Ron Godsey; Association of Community College Trustees voting delegate, Albert Bacastow Jr.; Board representative for professional negotiations, Mark Paton; trustee designated to open bids, each member of the Board; and the trustee designated as the Board representative to the College Endowment Association, LaDonna Lanning.
The Board also appointed Libby Palmer as clerk of the Board, Tony Crouch as treasurer of the Board, and David Andreas as Board attorney.
The Board designated Home National Bank, Union State Bank, CornerBank and Verus Bank as official depositories for college funds, designated the Arkansas City Daily Traveler and Winfield Courier for publication of official notices, and kept the Board meeting time at 6:15 p.m. on the third Monday of every month.
changed the August Board meeting date to Aug. 11, which would also be the adoption of the 2008-09 operating budgets.
provided members of the Board with the 2008-09 KACCT Calendar of Events.
Crouch provided members of the Board with the proposed operating Revenue and Expenditures for 2008-09. The final budget will be presented at the Aug. 11 Board of Trustee meeting.
approved the following policies: Pets/Animals and College Facility Policy; College Vehicles; Refund of Tuition and Fees; Varsity Athletics; and Substance Abuse Policy for Intercollegiate Athletics.
submitted the policy Technology Usage by Employees for first reading.
Cowley First gave Cowley College $30,000 to use towards training. A business and industry meeting has been set in August.

June 24, 2008
Cowley to continue working with Winfield Economic Group

Providing an update on Economic Development during Monday night’s monthly Board Meeting, Cowley College president Dr. Patrick J. McAtee told members of the college’s Board of Trustees that the college will continue to be active in business and industry and work with the Winfield Economic Group.
heard an update from Cowley College president Dr. Patrick J. McAtee on the sessions held during the KACCT/COP Retreat in Hutchinson. He informed the Board that the funding formula for new allocation has been tabled. Also at the Retreat, there was discussion to form a committee to find a replacement for KACCT executive director Sheila Frahm.
received an instructional report from Slade Griffiths, vice president of academic affairs.
heard from Liz Shepard, director of Upward Bound, and a student in the program about what the program is doing this summer.
submitted five policies for first reading. The policies are: Pets/Animals and College Facility Policy, College Vehicles, Refund of Tuition and Fees, Varsity Athletics, and Substance Abuse policy for Intercollegiate Athletics.
Margaret Neal, Golden Tigers program coordinator, provided an annual report on the 2007-08 activities offered and trips during the past year. The program continues to be a vital part of continuing education and provides activities to over 300 participants each year.

May 20, 2008
Griffiths named Cowley College's vice president of academic affairs

Having spent the past 12 years as Cowley College’s director of EMS Education, Slade Griffiths will step into a new role at the college as he was named the school’s vice president of academic affairs.
approved the request for Dr. McAtee and Donna Avery to attend the KACCT/COP Annual Summer Retreat on June 20-21, at Hutchinson Community College.
heard from Jason O'Toole, director of student support services, and five of his IMPACT students. O'Toole provided the Board with a brief overview of the IMPACT program.
Dr. McAtee discussed with the Board a proposal for Economic Development.
approved the employment of Cynthia Jones as Mulvane Center Coordinator.

April 22, 2008
Board approves purchase of tasers for security officers

voted in favor of purchasing three tasers for its security officers .
discussed the Annual Summer KACCT/Cop Retreat, which will be hosted by Hutchinson Community College on June 20-21.
Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services, provided an update on construction of the new dorm. The anticipated finish date is Aug. 4.
approved the employment of Tiffany Sowa as director of E-Learning, effective April 22.

March 18, 2008
Safety issues discussed at Board Meeting

members of Cowley College’s campus security provided Board Members with information on campus security and future security techniques for the college
accepted the resignation of Sheree Utash as vice president of academic affairs, effective May 30; Accepted the resignation of Sarah Leftwich as dean of north campus, effective June 1; Accepted the resignation of Pam Doyle as Dean of enrollment and retention services, effective July 1; Accepted the resignation of Susan Norton as Dean of corporate education and director of business, computer and information technology for north campuses, effective May 30; Accepted the resignation of Lisa Roberts as director of business, industry and entrepreneurship, effective March 27.
approved the proposal to extend the employment of Steve Eck as head men’s basketball coach and Todd Clark as head women’s basketball coach.
Mark Paton made a motion to approve the proposed lease on property at Crystal Point, located at 4900 E. Pawnee in Wichita, subject to approval of the lease agreement.

February 19, 2008
Roof to be on new dorm by early April

Ron Godsey and LaDonna Lanning provided the Board members with a synopsis of the Community College National Legislative Seminar they attended Feb. 11-13 in Washington, D.C.
Mark Paton Donna Avery, Ron Godsey, and Dr. McAtee discussed the PTK Honor’s Luncheon they attended Feb. 14 in Topeka. Avery and Dr. McAtee provided an update on the KACCT Board/Cop meeting they attended prior to the PTK Honor’s Luncheon.
Rama Peroo, Diana Dicken, Janet Kennedy, and Ben Schears showed the members of the Board the new television commercial and infomercial. They then followed with a power point presentation showing different projects they are working on in terms of marketing Cowley College.
approved the decision to send out proposals for potential refunding of Certificates for the track facility.
approved no increase in tuition except for International students. They also approved a $3 increase in fees for all students. International tuition should increase 10 percent, or $15 as discussed when implementing the international student recruitment services. They also approved a three percent increase in rates for next year for dorm charges in 2008-09. This represents a $700 or 20 percent per year increase for a 14 meal plan and $700 or 19.44 percent per year increase for the 19 meal plan.

February 29, 2008
Board approves refunding of certificates for the track facility

approved the resolution of the refunding of certificates for the college’s track facility during a special meeting of the Board. By approving the resolution of the refunding of certificates for its track facility, Cowley College will save $28,835 out of next year’s budget.

January 23, 2008
New dorm remains on schedule

the new dorm at Cowley College maintains an estimated completion date of Aug. 1, Tony Crouch, executive vice president of business services at Cowley College told the Board of Trustees.
viewed a Kansas Board of Regents press release showing Cowley among 22 institutions that received funding to enhance their technical education programs.
approved revisions to the heat and air system to more completely address potential humidity issues similar to those experienced this fall in the Kimmell Dormitory. Cost of the change order is $35,146.
approved the Audit Contract, submitted by Parman, Tanner, Soule, and Jackson for the annual audit of the accounts and records of Cowley College for the year ending June 30, 2008.
announced Mark Potter, Suzanne Kerr, Larry Grose, and Bill Clarahan will be inducted into the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 16.

November 20, 2007
Basement eliminated from new dorm at Cowley

due to an unexpected discovery of groundwater at the site just as excavation of the building was being completed, plans for the dorm have been revised to eliminate the basement and move everything above grade.
submitted the following policies for editorial change: Fringe Benefits-Administrative Staff, Fringe Benefits-Classified Personnel, Absence and Sick Leave-Administrative and Classified Personnel, Use of College Property and Academic Honors.
presented for first reading the policy of Use of Tobacco on Campus.
Dr. McAtee provided members of the Board with a copy of the KACCT Revenue by Source year end June 30, 2006. A summary worksheet was prepared by the KACCBO, January 2007.
approved the purchase of property at 109 North Fourth, in the amount of $20,000.

October 16, 2007
Chevron representative speaks to Board of Trustees

John O’Herron, Business Development Manager of Chevron, presented a program called Energy Savings Performance Contracting
heard from Board members Ron Godsey and Donna Avery about the ACCT Community College

September 18, 2007
Morrow to retire after 18 years at the college

Having worked at Cowley College since 1990, Terri Morrow, dean of development and college relations, submitted a letter of retirement, effective January 1, 2008.
approved the decision to purchase the property at 416 West Washington.
approved a resolution that since Lee Gregg Jr. and Mark Paton were invited to an exploratory meeting with representatives of the city, college, USD 470 and county, that they indicate an interest in a communication tool when the purpose is defined and structured.

August 14, 2007
Board approves raises during regular monthly meeting

Salary increases for classified staff and administrators at Cowley College were approved Monday night by the college’s Board of Trustees at its regular monthly meeting. Classified staff and administrators will receive a 2 percent increase in salary or hourly wage. Administrators received raises on July 1, staff on August 1.
approved the 2007-08 operating budget. Revenues are based on 82,372 credit hours, a state operating grant of $8,340,532 and a county valuation of $212,863,385.
The projected mill levy of 19.997 is an increase of 1.402 mills over the final 2006-07 levy.
approved the resolution pertaining to the sale of bonds for the construction of the new dormitory.
submitted the Drug-Free Workplace policy for editorial change.
approved the changes for the 2007-08 Health/Dental insurance coverage as provided.

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July 17, 2007
Board approves plan to construct new dormitory

approved plans for construction of a new dormitory.
elected the following officers for the upcoming year: Chairman, Ron Godsey; vice chairman, Donna Avery; Kansas Association of Community Colleges Trustees voting delegate, Donna Avery; Association of Community College Trustees voting delegate, Ron Godsey; Board representative for professional negotiations, Albert Bacastow Jr.; trustee designated as the Board representative to the College Endowment Association, LaDonna Lanning; and Mark Paton was named trustee designated to open bids received for college purchases.
Libby Palmer was appointed to serve as Clerk of the Board, while Tony Crouch was appointed as Treasurer of the Board. David Andreas was appointed to serve as Attorney for the Board
Cowley President Dr. Patrick J. McAtee provided a letter on the Pratt Community College response to the KBOR to the Dodge City funding issue.
Dr. McAtee presented the Board with the new organizational structure of Cowley College.
approved Home National Bank and the Union State Bank as official depositories.

June 21, 2007
Board extends McAtee's contract an additional year

Cowley College president Dr. Pat McAtee had his existing contract extended an additional year, bringing the total to three years.
Approved the Credit by Examination or Evaluation policy.
Recognized the Cowley athletic department for recently placing second in the Pepsi/NATYCAA awards.
accepted the resignation of Kenneth Spurgeon as director of Humanities.

May 15, 2007
Board hears about text message alert system

Charles McKown, dean of research and technology, provided information on a text message alert system that will be implemented in the summer.
discussed the need to come up with a succession plan for the North Central Accreditation Team.
approved compensation for sponsorships of college activities.

April 19, 2007
Kansas Board of Regents approves new degree and certificate programs

Kansas Board of Regents approved new degree and certificate programs for Mechatronics and Interior Design.
the program revisions for Office Technology were approved, so Cowley now has a certificate in Medical Coding, Medical Transcription, Legal Office Assistant and Administrative Office Management.

April 17, 2007
Board approves two new policies

approved the Attendance and Classwork policy along with the Academic Code of Conduct policy.
heard from director of theatre Scott MacLaughlin, who recognized technical director of theatre Jamison Rhoads and Cowley sophomore Brittany Richerson for awards they received from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
Vice president of student and academic affairs Sheree Utash informed the board of the four awards the college received at the 22nd Annual Admissions Advertising Awards.
Dr. McAtee acknowledged the accomplishments of the three faculty members at Cowley’s Aviation Tech Center that received FAA Diamond Awards.

March 20, 2007
Board approves hiring of Steve Eck as head men’s basketball coach

Steve Eck was named the new head men’s basketball coach at Cowley College.
approved the Work Comp Return to Work, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and Accepting of Gifts by Employees policies.
approved a $2 increase in tuition and a $1 increase in fees for all students.

January 17, 2007
Board approves two new policies

approved the Immunization policy along with the At-Will Employment policy.
Ron Godsey, Lee Gregg, Jr., and Mark Paton filed for re-election for Board of Trustees.
approved the Audit Contract for the annual audit of the accounts and records of Cowley College for the year ending June 30, 2007.

December 11, 2006
Board approves to renew lease at Southside Education Center

approved the decision to renew the lease agreement for the Southside Education Center in Wichita through August of 2008
Dr. Patrick J. McAtee acknowledged that the school’s current partnership agreement with Wichita State University at the Southside Education Center will not be renewed as of August of 2007.

November 21, 2006
Board approves policies at annual meeting

approved the Vacation-Classified Personnel policy along with the Admission policy.
congratulated the volleyball team on its third place finish at the NJCAA Division II National Championships.
commended the cast and crew of “Les Miserables”, School Edition, for the wonderful performance of the musical.

October 24, 2006
Board approves agreement to provide MICT training at Butler

Cowley College will provide MICT training at Butler Community College’s Andover campus.

September 19, 2006
Long time instructor to retire at end of semester

having worked at Cowley College since 1975 and served as the school’s registrar for the past 18 years, Forest Smith submitted a letter of retirement, effective January 1, 2007.
heard from members of the Board that attended the KACCT/COP Annual meeting held September 8-9 at the Airport Hilton in Wichita. The Board provided a copy of “A Statewide Assessment of Deferred Maintenance Needs” for the KACCT.

August 15, 2006
Board approves 2006-07 operating budgets

approved the operating budget for 2006-07. Revenues are based on in-state enrollments of 100,930 credit hours, a state operating grant of $8,184,059 and a county valuation of $212,265,903. The projected mill levy of 18.425 is equal to the final 2005-06 levy.
approved the decision to be included in the Deferred Maintenance project.
appointed Ron Godsey and Mark Paton to represent the college on the U.S.D. 470/Cowley College athletic committee.
approved the Grant-in-Aid Tuition Reimbursement for Full-time Classified Staff; approved the Flexible Benefit Plan 2006-07.

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July 18, 2006
Board approves raises during regular monthly meeting

Approved salary increases for classified staff and administrators.
elected the following officers for the upcoming year: Chairman, Lee Gregg Jr.; vice chairman, LaDonna Lanning; Kansas Association of Community College Trustees voting delegate, Donna Avery; Association of Community College Trustees voting delegate, Ron Godsey; Board representative for professional negotiations, Albert Bacastow Jr.; trustee designated as the Board representative to the College Endowment Association, LaDonna Lanning; and each member of the Board was named trustee designated to open bids.
appointed Libby Palmer as clerk of the Board, Tony Crouch as treasurer of the Board, and David Andreas as Board attorney.
designated Home National Bank and Union State Bank as official depositories for college funds, designated the Arkansas City Traveler and Winfield Daily Courier for publication of official notices
heard a construction report from Vice President of Business Services Tony Crouch. The installation of the new carpet in the Storbeck Dormitory is complete. Shower repairs are nearing completion in the Kirke Dale Dormitory. Heating, air-conditioning, electrical and minor plumbing work are in process at the Mulvane Welding/Industrial Technology Facility.
presented for first reading the policy Grant-In-Aid Tuition Reimbursement for full-time Classified Staff.
presented the final readings on four policies, including Guidelines on Demonstrations and Leafletting, Family and Medical Leave Act, Reimbursement for Travel, and Absence and Sick Leave – Administrative and Classified Personnel.

June 20, 2006
College extends the contracts of several administrators

Nine Cowley College administrators, who have worked at the school for a combined 113 years, received approval to extend their administrative contracts during the Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting held Monday night.
approved the final reading on Graduation Requirements, Class Rosters, Assignment of Grades, and Records Retention.
heard Chairman Mark Paton appoint Ron Godsey and Albert Bacastow Jr. as the nominating committee to make recommendations for the Board’s annual reorganization. The recommendations will be effective for the 2006-07 academic year.
approved the Master Agreement between the Cowley College Education Association and the Board of Trustees of Cowley College beginning Aug. 1, 2006, and ending July 1, 2008.
approved the offer from EMC to provide workers compensation insurance coverage with a $1,000 deductible.
approved advisement pay for 41 college personnel for spring semester advisement pay.
approved overload contracts for 13 college personnel for the summer’s first four and eight-week sessions.

May 16, 2006
Aguilar to retire from Cowley

accepted letter of retirement from Roxie Aguilar, library assistant at Cowley College.
was presented first readings on four policies, including Records Retention, Graduation Requirements, Class Rosters, and Assignment of Grades. The Board approved the final reading on the Immunization Policy.
approved compensation for sponsorships of college activities.

April 18, 2006
Roderick, Shepherd to retire from Cowley

A pair of long time employees of Cowley College submitted letters of retirement to the Board of Trustees: Wanda Shepherd and Cliff Roderick.\
approved the travel and expense request for the Cowley athletic programs should they qualify for regional/national competition.

September 20, 2005
McAtee shows rough draft of proposed Aviation Technology Center

Dr. Pat McAtee presented a rough draft of the proposed Aviation Technology Center . If the project were approved, the target date for completion would be the fall of 2007.
heard a construction report from Vice President of Business Services Tony Crouch. Crouch said the Webb-Brown Academic Center, Mulvane Industrial Technology Center, and the Winfield Center are complete and seem to be meeting expectations.

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April 19, 2005
Board hears construction report, updates from president

Tony Crouch, vice president of business services, gave Board members an update on the progress being made on three construction projects: Webb-Brown Academic Center, Bloomenshine, and the Automotive Technology and Machine Tool Technology building.
McAtee said that the Kansas Institute for Technical Excellence (KITE) was getting ready to launch another venture. KITE, of which Cowley is a member, identified four key areas to develop centers for excellence. Aviation was the first.
heard a report from those who attended the 110th annual meeting of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College's and Schools

January 25, 2005
Out-district tuition issue being watched closely in Legislature, McAtee says

Dr. Pat McAtee discussed the issue about eliminating out-district tuition as an issue in the Kansas Legislature, and one that community colleges are watching closely.
McAtee said the Board of Regents is looking for ways to fund technical education.
heard a construction report from Vice President of Business Services Tony Crouch. Crouch said the Webb-Brown Academic Center was coming along nicely. Crouch said the Bloomenshine building in Mulvane also was progressing.

December 21, 2004
Board receives update on new communication program

learned that the college now offers three new communication courses: Introduction to Broadcasting, Introduction to Public Relations, and Radio Practicum.
the college purchased a 16-channel mixing board for the communication students to use for broadcasting Tiger basketball games on KACY 102.5 FM and to use in the classroom.
approved a lease agreement with Cowley College and the city of Arkansas City to build a new fence around Lady Tiger Softball Field located at Seventh Street and Washington Avenue.
approved a lease agreement between Cowley College and USD 263 in Mulvane.
approved the college to proceed with expanding its Industrial Technology Department in Mulvane's business park.

November 16, 2004
Board receives update on Academic Civic Engagement through Service program

Knoles gave Board members an overview of the ACES program.
Approved the adoption of Policy 111.00 Faculty & Staff Code of Conduct, and 1XX.00 Assignment/Use of Employee Work Area

November 4, 2004
Board OKs refinancing debt structure at special meeting

passed a resolution to refinance dormitory system revenue bonds that will save the college $165,000.

October 19, 2004
Board given update on Aviation Maintenance Technology program

Federal Aviation Administration certification was received Aug. 16, and last week the FAA authorized the college to give credit to students in the PowerPlant portion of the program.
authorized Board Chairman Ron Godsey to proceed with offering for sale dormitory system refunding revenue bonds, series 2004, for the purpose of saving the college money.
approved an agreement between the college and Pratt Community College to operate a satellite associate’s degree in nursing and licensed practical nursing program.

September 21, 2004
Board votes 4-2 to join county economic development partnership

voted 4-2 to join three other entities to provide economic development services within Cowley County.
Board members toured the renovated south lobby of W.S. Scott Auditorium.
approved a lease agreement of property at 242 Industrial Drive, Mulvane, for a three-year period at $1,000 per month for the purpose of expanding Industrial Technology Department programs to Mulvane.

August 10, 2004
Trustees OK 04-05 budget that includes fewer tax dollars

unanimously approved the 2004-2005 budget for the college that is seeking $235,000 fewer tax dollars than the previous year. The college’s budget approved Monday night is based on an increase of 5,000 credit hours over last year, a state operating grant of $7,485,984, and a county valuation of $191,452,007, which is $12 million less than a year ago.
The college’s total budget for 2004-2005 is nearly $24.8 million. It is seeking $3,362,132 in tax support. Since the 1999-2000 academic year, the college’s budget has decreased to the current 17.561 mark.
discussed at length the college’s role in economic development within the county. It voted 6-0 to stop funding the Cowley County Economic Development Agency, which is being dissolved in favor of a new partnership. The cities of Arkansas City and Winfield, along with the county, have discussed a new venture for economic development in the county.
authorized college officials to make an offer of $52,000 on property at 412 W. Washington Ave.
approved a $100,000 facelift to the east entrance of Galle-Johnson Hall.

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July 20, 2004
Board discusses college's role in economic development during meeting

members of Cowley’s Board of Trustees want to be involved in economic development in Cowley County.
approved renewing the college’s lease agreement on the Wellington Center for three years effective Nov. 1, 2004.
approved Todd Q. Clark as head women’s basketball coach.
approved compensation for full-time instructors for teaching summer school for the second four-week session, and approved the funding of all classified positions for the 2004-2005 academic year.
approved the following Board officers for the 2004-2005 academic year: Chairman, Godsey; vice-chairman, Mark Paton; voting delegate to the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees, Godsey; voting delegate to the Association of Community College Trustees, Avery; representative for professional negotiations, Gregg; trustee designated to open bids received for college purchases, Paton; Board representative to the College Endowment Association, LaDonna Lanning.
approved Libby Palmer as clerk of the Board, Crouch as treasurer of the Board, and David Andreas as Board attorney. McAtee praised Andreas for his counsel.
approved the continued use of Home National Bank and Union State Bank as official depositories

June 22, 2004
Cowley scores higher than national average on student satisfaction survey

heard report on the 2004 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory that indicated students rated their level of satisfaction with various college services higher than the national average.
heard Dr. Pat McAtee, president, discuss some of the important issues that will be addressed during the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees/Council of Presidents retreat: the current funding formula for higher education, specifically community colleges; the centers for excellence that have been talked about; and sign off by Regents universities when other colleges want to offer courses and programs in the Regents university’s county.
heard a construction report from Tony Crouch, vice president of business services. Crouch said the new classroom building was about a week away from the start of construction, and that the project to renovate the south lobby of W.S. Scott Auditorium remained on schedule.
approved a 3.5-percent increase in salaries or hourly wages for the 2004-2005 academic year effective Aug. 1. The college’s fringe benefit contribution also was increased $20 per month to $480 per month. Together, the total compensation increase is 3.6 percent.

May 18, 2004
Board discusses air conditioning in W.S. Scott Auditorium

discussed air conditioning W.S. Scott Auditorium. The Board requested more information.
accepted the College Education Association's acceptance of a negotiation dated May 12, 2004, with one exception.
heard the following construction update from Crouch: 1) The renovation work on W.S. Scott Auditorium 2) Construction on the new classroom building 3) The remodeling of the men's restrooms in Galle-Johnson Hall 4) The orchestra pit lift project .
approved compensating 12 sponsors or co-sponsors of college clubs and organizations.

April 20, 2004
Concerned aviation students, parents address Board

heard numerous questions about the fate of the program at Strother Field
approved amendments to the Neighborhood Revitalization Program by the city of Arkansas City.
acknowledged Tom Saia, director of athletics, for being selected for induction into the National Junior College Athletic Association Football Hall of Fame.

March 16, 2004
Board approves new tuition rates for 2004-2005 academic year

Oklahoma residents who enroll at Cowley County Community College beginning with the fall 2004 semester will be charged the same tuition and fee rate as Kansas residents
tuition was increased $2 per credit hour for Cowley County and all other Kansas residents, $10 per credit hour for international students, and kept the same for all other out-of-state residents. Tuition for Oklahoma residents was reduced $31 per credit hour. Student fees will remain unchanged at $18 per credit hour.
along with the tuition adjustment, the Board also approved an increase in the room and board rate for students living on campus.
voted to enter into a lease agreement with Unified School District No. 263, Mulvane, for five years, with the option to renew, on a renovated school within Mulvane that would house the college's Mulvane Center.
viewed a 20th-day enrollment report for the spring semester which indicates that total headcount was at 4,507 students on Feb. 16, the official reporting day, and that full-time equivalency was 3,044.50.
heard McAtee praise Beverly Grunder, chair/instructor of the Business and Service Technology Department, for her work with students in Phi Beta Lambda.

February 17, 2004
Architect shares blueprints of W.S. Scott Auditorium remodel with Board

viewed architect's drawings of the outside and inside of the W.S. Scott Auditorium building.
Classes began at the Aviation Tech Center Jan. 26 .

January 21, 2004
Board authorizes lease purchase agreement to fund remodeling, new building

adopted a resolution to enter into a lease purchase agreement for funds that will be used to build a new classroom building, remodel the south portion of W.S. Scott Auditorium, and to pay for the costs of refunding series 1998 certificates of participation.
approved a proposal by Associated Theatrical Contractors in the amount of $118,452 to install a lift in the orchestra pit in the Robert Brown Theatre.

October 21, 2003
Remodeling of front of W.S. Scott Auditorium step closer after Board action

authorized Ranson Financial Consultants of Wichita to issue certificates of participation to help finance the remodeling of the front of W.S. Scott Auditorium.
approved renovation of the Recreation.
heard a report from McAtee on the Oct. 15 Council of Presidents meeting in Topeka.

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