BRIDGERLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES / INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 16, 2020, 4 P.M.
VIRTUAL ROOM

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, requesting access to the public meeting can be made by emailing ehobbs@btech.edu by 1 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Item 1

Pledge of Allegiance & Welcome

 

Item 2

Consent Calendar Approval

A. Minutes from the August 24, 2020, Board meeting are available for review and subsequent approval.

B. 2020-2021 Strategic Planning Tri-Annual Highlights

To provide timely evaluation of progress toward achieving the objectives in the Strategic Plan, Administration created the 2020-2021 Strategic Planning Tri-Annual Highlights document. This evaluation document provides an opportunity for the College to celebrate successes and achievement primarily for the July 2020 to October 2020 timeframe.

C. Nursing Assistant Approval for Hybrid Delivery Method

Prior to COVID-19, the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR) required nursing assistant curriculum to be provided in a traditional face-to-face format. However, the recent pandemic brought with it an extreme increased demand for CNAs at a time when face-to-face program delivery was suspended. As a result, UNAR has now approved nursing assistant curriculum to be more flexible, including using modern distance delivery methodologies. Bridgerland Technical College seeks approval to expand the Nursing Assistant program delivery methods to be both Traditional and Hybrid as defined by the Council on Occupational Education. The required Council on Occupational Education Mini Form is available as a link.

ACTION: Recommend approval of the Consent Calendar items: (A) Minutes from the August 24, 2020, Board meeting, (B) 2020-2021 Strategic Planning Tri-Annual Highlights, and (C) Nursing Assistant Approval for Hybrid Delivery Method.

 

Item 3

Introduction of New Board Members

Nancy Kennedy, Board Chair

Lisa Clawson,  Paul Nelson, and Larry Williams have been appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to serve as new members of the BTECH Board of Trustees.

Lisa Clawson is co-owner of the Great Harvest Bread Company and has served on the BTECH Culinary Arts Occupational Advisory Board. Her expertise as a business owner will benefit the Board as she represents the Creative Development & Style and Food Services industry sector.

Paul Nelson is the Chief Technical Strategist, Tech Fellow, for Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services. He is responsible for digital architectures, roadmaps, strategy, and execution toward a simplified Northrop Grumman digital ecosystem footprint for digital product development, delivery, and sustainment. He is replacing Dave Brown and represents the Computers/Software industry sector.

Larry Williams was appointed by the Logan School District, replacing Ann Geary as their BTECH representative. His extensive experience as a teacher in technical education will be valueable to the mission as he represents education for the College.

Lisa, Larry, and Paul will be asked to provide a brief introduction so we can get to know them better.

ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the Board.

 

Item 4

Policy Updates

Chad Campbell, President

Jim White, Vice President for Student Services

Changes in laws and accreditation requirements prompt the majority of updates to policies and plans. Policies with updates have been identified on the spreadsheet provided as a link. Proposed changes are indicated with red and strikethrough. Administration will be present at the meeting to address any questions or comments from the Board.

ACTION: Recommend approval of policies as provided in the Policy Updates.

 

Item 5

Notification of FY 2021-2022 Secondary Student Fees to Education Providers

Jim White, Vice President for Student Services

Provided as a link for your information and review is the High School Course Offerings booklet (see below), which includes the current secondary student fees schedule. This booklet will be provided to all secondary education providers in the Bear River Region and, once approved, will be available on Bridgerland’s Web site at www.btech.edu/students/high-school-students. Each school district representative on the College Board of Trustees is required by USHE Policy #204.8.2.2 to provide written notification of the approved fee schedule to the Board of Education President of their respective districts.

High School Course Offerings booklet - Logan Campuses

High School Course Offerings booklet - Brigham City Branch Campus

ACTION: Recommend approval of the Secondary Student Fee Schedule and agreement (where applicable) to notify the Board of Education President of their respective districts.

 

Item 6

Utah Board of Higher Education (UBHE) Report

Dr. Scott Theurer, UBHE Representative

Wilford Clyde, UBHE Representative

Chad Campbell, President

A brief update from the Utah Board of Higher Education will be provided, which may include the following:

• Operating and Capital Budget Request
• General Student Fees Policy (not applicable to Tech. Colleges yet)
• Board of Trustees Review Responsibilities - Tuition and General Student Fees
• Statewide Attainment Goal, Higher Education Strategic Planning Commission
• College Access Advisors

ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the Board.

 

Item 7

Information Items

A. Custom Fit Training Department – Year to Date

Fiscal Year	Trainees	Training Hours	Total Companies	New Companies
19-20 Qtr 1	1,488	11,802	140	18
20-21 Qtr 1	1,078	9,498	134	11

 

B. Stand-Alone Courses

• In accordance with USHE Policy 200, Section 5.1.2, courses not part of an approved certificate shall be approved by the Chief Instructional Officer and reported to the College Board of Trustees as an information item. The current schedule is included as a link and is always available online at btech.edu. Please see the link for one new course.

 

C. Board of Trustees’ Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure the Utah System of Higher Education is efficient, effective, and delivers world-class instruction and research, the Utah Board of Higher Education and institutional boards of trustees must align responsibility and authority. The Board of Higher Education has established responsibilities and authorities for the Board, the boards of trustees, presidents, and the Commissioner. This file is available as a link.

 

D. Calendar/Happenings

• Graduation: December 1-3, 2020
• Calendar available at btech.edu/event-calendars
  • Board Meeting Dates
    • January 25, 2021
    • April 19, 2021
    • June 21, 2021

 

ACTION: Information item/pleasure of the Board.

 

Item 8

Adjournment