Board Meeting
B T E C H
June 20, 2022
BRIDGERLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES / INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JUNE 20, 2022, 4 P.M.
1301 NORTH 600 WEST, LOGAN, UT
AGENDA
Item 1: Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome
The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and a welcome.
Item 2: Presidential Scholarship Recipient Recognition
Presented by Jack Draxler, Board Chair; Adrienne O’Brien, Director of Marketing and Public Relations; and Renee Milne, Associate Vice President for Student Services.
The BTECH Presidential Scholarship is a prestigious award recognizing high school seniors from across the Intermountain West. Recipients demonstrate exceptional ability and accomplishment in a technical training area and have a sincere desire to enroll and complete training at BTECH. The following students have been selected as recipients and have been invited to attend the meeting with their parents:
- Brynlee Johnson – Animal Sciences
- Brynlee Sorensen – Practical Nursing
- Colby Byington – Building Technology
- Rebekkah Snow – Cosmetology/Barbering
- Brenden Dimick – Auto Collision
- Brooke Goates – Interior Design
- Cody Guadarrama – Machining Technology
- Alexis Johnson – Dental Assisting
- Jed Kirby – Meat Services
Action: Information item for the pleasure of the board. Photos will follow.
Item 3: Fiscal Year 2022–2023 Student of the Year Recognition
Presented by Jack Draxler, Board Chair; Adrienne O’Brien, Director of Marketing and Public Relations; and Renee Milne, Associate Vice President for Student Services.
The college will present the FY 2022–2023 Student of the Year selection sponsored by Dr. Charles and Dr. Sallie Salzberg. Throughout the year, instructors nominate “Platinum Performers,” who are the top performers in their program. These winners are forwarded to the Promotions and College Events Committee to select the Student of the Year.
The selected student represents Bridgerland Technical College and the Utah System of Higher Education during the upcoming year, including legislative and other public relations events. The board chair and board leadership members will present the Student of the Year award.
Action: Information item for the pleasure of the board. Photos will follow.
Item 4: Consent Calendar Approval
A. Review the minutes from the March 21, 2022 BTECH Board meeting .
B. Plan Evaluations
The college completed an annual review of all Council on Occupational Education (COE) plans this spring, including input from administration, faculty, staff, and students when applicable. This review verifies that current accreditation standards are met.
Administration evaluated all feedback and made updates indicated with red text for additions and strikethrough text for removals. Updated plans will be available on the BTECH website. While these plans do not require board approval, the college provides this update to keep board members informed.
Handout: View the Plan Updates document .
Action: Recommend approval of the Consent Calendar items.
Item 5: Election of a New Vice-Chair
Presented by Jack Draxler, Board Chair.
The election of a new vice-chair will be conducted in accordance with BTECH Policy 103.4.2: Election of Officers. The nominating committee will nominate candidate(s), and the chair will open the floor for additional nominations, provided the nominee consents and eligibility criteria are met.
After nominations and discussion by the board, the election will be conducted by hand vote. Each voting member will have one vote. The candidate receiving the most votes will be elected as the new vice-chair.
Action: Vote to elect a vice-chair for the BTECH Board of Trustees.
Item 6: Policy Updates
Presented by Chad Campbell, President.
Updates to policies and plans are often required due to changes in laws or accreditation requirements. Policies with updates have been identified in the spreadsheet linked below. Proposed changes are shown in red text for additions and strikethrough text for removals. Administration will be available during the meeting to address questions or comments from the board.
Handout: View the Policy Updates document .
Action: Recommend approval of the policy updates to be effective immediately.
Item 7: Fiscal Year 2022–2023 Operating Budget
Presented by Chad Campbell, President.
Included for review is the FY 2022–2023 operating budget. The spreadsheet compares changes across FY 2020–2021, FY 2021–2022, and FY 2022–2023.
During the March 21, 2022 Trustees Meeting, a brief update on the 2022 General Legislative Session was discussed. The FY 2022–2023 operating budget has been prepared using the base budget appropriation amounts and will be presented for discussion and approval.
Handout: View the FY 2022–2023 Operating Budget document .
Action: Recommend approval of the FY 2022–2023 Operating Budget.
Item 8: Capital Development Request – Facility Master Planning
Presented by Chad Campbell, President.
The Utah State Legislature, the Utah Board of Higher Education, and the BTECH Board of Trustees have supported Bridgerland Technical College through capital development and land bank funding in recent years. As construction progresses on the new Health Sciences building and with the addition of nearly 28.5 acres of property, the college has been engaged in a comprehensive facility master planning project.
This planning process evaluates long-term changes to existing facilities and potential phased implementation strategies. Administration will provide an update on the master planning progress and the vision for a capital development request that will be presented in greater detail at the August 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.
Action: Recommend approval of the facility master planning process.
Item 9: Strategic Planning
FY 2021–2022 Strategic Planning Evaluation Results (Bi-Annual)
Presented by Emily Hobbs, Administrative Chief of Staff.
Administration created the Strategic Planning Evaluation Results document to provide timely evaluation of progress toward achieving the objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan. This evaluation highlights successes and achievements primarily from November 2021 through June 2022.
Handout: View the Strategic Planning Evaluation Results document .
2022–2027 Strategic Plan and Mission Statement
Presented by Chad Campbell, President.
A questionnaire was distributed to faculty, staff, students, and Institutional Advisory Committee members to gather feedback for updating the Strategic Plan. Administration reviewed all feedback and proposed updates shown in pink text, while outdated items were removed.
These revisions are intended to support continual improvement and help fulfill the mission of the college. The Mission Statement is included in the Strategic Plan and is reviewed annually.
Handout: View the 2022–2027 Strategic Plan Draft .
Action: Recommend approval of the 2022–2027 Strategic Plan and Mission Statement.
Item 10: Information Items
Custom Fit Training Department – Year to Date
Custom Fit Training Department year-to-date statistics comparing fiscal year quarters.
| Fiscal Year | Trainees | Training Hours | Total Companies | New Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–21 Quarter 3 | 3,659 | 46,800 | 181 | 21 |
| 21–22 Quarter 3 | 1,986 | 47,565 | 198 | 22 |
Item 10: Information Items
B. Management of College Investments
Bridgerland Technical College’s controller, under the direction of the college president and the college board of trustees, invests college funds in the Utah Public Treasurers’ Investment Funds (UPTIF) and follows the rules of the Utah System of Higher Education, the State Money Management Act, and the rules of the State Money Management Council.
Quarterly investment reports are provided to the college president and the board.
Handout: View the College Investment Report for 3rd Quarter .
C. Calendar and Happenings
Calendar available at View the BTECH event calendars .
- COE Accreditation Preliminary Site Visit – August 1, 2022
- COE Accreditation Site Visit – September 19–22, 2022
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Board Meeting Dates
- August 22, 2022
- December 5, 2022
- March 20, 2023
Item 11: Board Member Appreciation
Presented by Jack Draxler, Board Chair.
Mike Madsen and Jeff Packer have reached the end of their terms as established by the State of Utah and will rotate off the board effective July 1, 2022. Bridgerland Technical College faculty, staff, students, and the Board of Trustees extend sincere appreciation for their many years of service.
Appointed in 1981, Mike Madsen served for 41 years and was board chair for the majority of that time, representing the construction industry sector. Jeff Packer was appointed in 1995 and served for 27 years representing the business and real estate industry sector.
Both of these board members were instrumental in the acquisition of the Brigham City Campus, West building, and Health Sciences building, and they fostered growth from just a handful of programs to more than 1,200 graduates in 38 programs this year.
Action: Information item for the pleasure of the board.
Item 12: Adjournment
The meeting will conclude with adjournment.