PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

MINUTES

March 11, 2011

Present:

1. / Nicole Whetstine / 14. / Bob Simmons
2. / Theresa Greenbaum / 15. / Trey McNeil
3. / Hector Valle / 16. / Joe Paul
4. / Carol Allison / 17. / Anthony Andre
5. / John Brady / 18. / Jane Davis
6. / Bob Balsamo / 19. / Devon Barnes
7. / Loretta Wilary / 20.
8. / Mike Moore / 21.
9. / Tom Sanders / 22.
10. / Brianna L. Holt / 23.
11. / Renee Holloman / 24.
12. / Cassandra Wilmore / 25.
13. / Nancy Abbey / 26.
14. / Annette James / 27.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Hector Valle at 9:00 a.m.

Introduction of New Members

No new members were present.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes from the February 18, 2011 meeting were unanimously approved following a motion by Brianna Holt (seconded by Annette James).

Treasurer’s Report

Devon Barnes reported that the Council has $376.73 in savings and $22.69 in checking.

Board of Trustees Report

Devon gave an overview of the financial report presented to the Board, which included a discussion of the projected decrease in state and enrollment revenues for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Despite being budgeted for the 2010-11 fiscal year, it has been determined that raises and/or salary incentives for staff are not feasible at this time. Devon also reported that the College is looking at new revenue options for WDSC, which (along with other public television stations across the country) is facing possible elimination of federal broadcasting funding.

Other items of note from the Board meeting include utilizing new recruitment measures to increase enrollment; flex-scheduling options for employees during the summer; a new agreement between the College and the Arc of Volusia to build a building in Deltona; and an adjustment to the contract with T.K. Wetherell to remove a mentoring component for the incoming president.

Planning Council

Jane Davis reported that Tom Lobasso will be soliciting the College community for ideas to increase enrollment and recruitment. Other items of note:

  • The rollout of the e-text initiative has been delayed for the time being.
  • A new associate of science degree offering in Environmental Science Technology will be offered beginning this fall (pending SACS approval).
  • The campus-wide shuttle initiative has been tabled due to funding concerns.
  • The College Life Committee is organizing a “Week of Peace” on campus, to feature guest lecturers.
  • A cigarette clean-up event will take place on the Daytona campus on March 24.

Old Business

  1. Nominating Committee:Volunteers are needed to nominate candidates for the 2011-2012 year. Anyone who would like to serve on the committee (or who would like their name on the ballot) should contact Nicole Whetstine at x3523. Please note members cannot serve on the Nominating Committee if they intend to run in the election.
  1. Constituency Group Meetings: Following a motion by Bob Simmons (seconded by Loretta Wilary), members unanimously voted for Hector/Officers to work on a partnership with other constituency groups.
  1. No Butts Survey: March 12 is the last day to complete the second survey.
  1. Harassment/Safety/Smoking Discussion: Bill Tillard will attend the April to talk about campus safety issues and hear members’ concerns.
  1. Summer Meeting Schedule: Meetings for the summer months will be held on the Tuesday mornings following the Board of Trustees Meeting. Dates are as follows:
  • June 21, 2011, Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
    Daytona Beach Campus, Building 110, Room 250
  • July 26, 2011, Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
    Daytona Beach Campus, Building 100, Board Room 4th Floor
  • August 23, 2011, Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
    Daytona Beach Campus,Building 110, Room 112

New Business

Anyone interested in signing up to attend one of Frank Lombardo’s Breakfast Meetings are asked to contact Cassandra Wilson. Space is limited.

Other News/Events/Discussion

  • Congratulations to Karen Petersen for being a winner at the College’s Chili Cook-Off.
  • Volunteers are needed for Diversity Day on April 12 (contact Karen Sanders if interested).
  • The May Professional Council meeting will be held in the Health Careers and Human Services building and will feature a tour of the facilities.
  • The screening process for the new president is set to begin on April 14.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. (a tour of the Academic Support Center was held following the meeting).

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