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Board of Trustees charts the college's course

    At the top of the chain of command at Beaufort County Community College is the Board of Trustees, which sets policy for the college and is composed of members of the community.

    Members of the Board of Trustees serve four-year terms. The Beaufort County Board of Education, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners and the Governor of North Carolina each appoint one member annually, so that at any given time, there are four members of the board appointed by each of those bodies, for a total of 12 members. A post on the Board of Trustees is an unpaid appointment. The President of the Student Government Association serves as a non-voting member.

    Those who serve do so because they believe in and support the mission of Beaufort County Community College. They come from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to education and business. They are active in the community, encouraging its members to both support the college and to take advantage of the learning opportunities it provides.

    The President of the college answers directly to the Board of Trustees, which is also responsible for making policy decisions regarding the acquisition of property, and for educational programs, approving new or revised policies, finances and more. The Board of Trustees holds a regular meeting every other month and called meetings as needed. It is responsible for ensuring that the college maintains adherence to the accreditation requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    Each Trustee is required to adhere to a code of ethics and to attend orientation and training sessions provided by the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees, which works to further the goals and development of the state's 58 community colleges.

    The current members of the Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees are Laura Staton, Chair; Betty Randolph, Vice Chair; Jim Chesnutt; Cynthia Davis; James Gaynor; Cornell McGill; James "Cotton" Rawls; Russell Smith; Mitchell St. Clair Sr.; Bill Wall; and Ashley Woolard. There is one unfilled seat awaiting an appointment from the office of the governor.

• Our New Student Orientation sessions have been well-attended. Since the last session on Aug. 12 was already full, an additional session was added on Friday, Aug. 14 to accommodate those students still applying and registering for classes.

• The BCCC Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The board voted to approve the 2015 Strategic Plan, the revised refund policy, the revised compensatory leave policy, the revised travel policy, and the revised Campus Sexual Violence Act/Violence Against Women Act Policy.
• The board also voted to approve the purchase of a 14-acre tract of land located east of the college. The cost of the purchase will be funded by the county and the BCCC Foundation, and the property will eventually be home to a new burn tower and a driving pad.

• The U.S. Department of Education has notified BCCC that our grant application for a Student Support Services (SSS) project under the TRiO program has been selected for funding for the next five-year grant cycle. The funds are intended to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase retention and graduation rates.

• The 22nd Annual BCCC Foundation Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. Team and hole sponsorships are now available, and proceeds will provide emergency student grants. For more information or to register, contact Marcia Norwood at 252-940-6218 or Serena Sullivan at 252-940-6326.
• The Beaufort County Community College Foundation and the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a 10-day trip to Italy that will include some of the country's most beautiful and historic sites. A special presentation about the trip is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Building 10 on BCCC's campus. Those interested in attending the presentation are asked to reserve a place by contacting the Chamber office at 252-946-9168 or by email at rmckeithan@wbcchamber.com. Brochures are available in the BCCC Foundation office in Building 1. For more information about upcoming events, contact Marcia Norwood at 252-940-6218 or Serena Sullivan at 252-940-6326.
• The BCCC Foundation Board of Directors met on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The board received updates on the Digital Sign; fundraising events such as DPAC trips, the Garden Tour, and the Croquet Tournament; and Foundation investments. Dr. Charles Boyette and Helen Sommerkamp-Inman were re-appointed as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively. Luther Davis, Sue Nicholson, Kendra Paiz, Jerry Water, Radell Rasmussen, and Floyd Brothers were recognized for their service with the Ripple Award.

• A hearty BCCC welcome to our new employees and congratulations to those with new positions: Rebecca Adams, Purchasing Coordinator; Edie Findley, Staff Accountant; Cecelia Scott, Accounting Director; Lisa Woolard, Administrative Assistant to Campus Operations; Todd Alligood, Director of Law Enforcement Training; Ashleigh Howard, Sociology Instructor; Robin Lilley, Computer Programming/CIT Instructor; Jim Hill, Medical Office Administration/Office Administration Instructor; Stacy Jones, ECHS Liason for Hyde County; Michael Bridgers, Interim Accessibilities Coordinator; Heather Collins, Adult/Dislocated Worker Employment Specialist; and Molly Wells, Associate Degree Nursing Instructor.
• BCCC is currently seeking applications for the following positions. Please share these postings with anyone you know who may qualify and be interested. Visit the BCCC Employment Opportunities page (https://jobs.beaufortccc.edu/) for additional position announcements and information about how to apply.
  
  • Accounting Specialist - Accounts Receivable (Full-time)
  • Accessibility Services Coordinator (Full-time)
  • Testing Assistant - Student Services (Part-time)
  • Instructor - Medical Office Assistant (Part-time, Continuing Ed)
• Watch your email for the next edition of Tansey Topics on Friday, Aug. 21.

Aug. 17	Last day to drop for 100% refund
Aug. 17	Late Registration, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Aug. 18	First day of Fall 2015 classes
Aug. 24	Allied Health Programs Information Session, 1 p.m., Building 12, Room 1217
Aug. 25	Faculty/Staff Kick-Off Meeting, noon, Building 8 Auditorium
Aug. 18-25	Add
Aug. 19-27	Drop
Aug. 27	Last day to drop for 75% refund
Sept. 1	Italy Trip Informational Meeting, 6 p.m., Building 10 Multi-Purpose Room
Sept. 29	Financial Aid checks disbursed
Oct. 6	Board of Trustees, Committees, 4 p.m.; Board, 6 p.m., Building 10 Board Room

    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.