♥ MCC adopts five-year strategic plan

As published in the Courier-Tribune on September 15, 2012

By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com

TROY –Trustees for Montgomery Community College met Wednesday for their September meeting at the college.

Chairperson Gelynda Capel led the board through the second reading of a five-year strategic plan that was adopted.

The plan is due, in part, to the upcoming reaffirmation visit from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges (SACS). Dr. Mary Kirk informed the board that the plan was a “participatory one, involving many dedicated individuals.” Included in the plan are updated vision, mission statement, core values, college goals, planning assumptions and long-range goals.

“Without the drive and tenacity of these individuals in our college and community, this accomplishment would not have been possible,” reported Kirk. “Montgomery Community College applauds their efforts and is grateful for their wonderful spirit.”

The Trustees also approved hiring of several new staff members.

Robin Coates will assume the full-time position of Dean of Continuing Education effective October 15. Coates fills the position vacated by Gary Saunders, who accepted a similar position at Alamance Community College. Coates is already a Montgomery County resident and has most recently served as the State Director for the Human Resources Development Program at the North Carolina Community College System office.

Wanda Frick was approved for the position of Facilities Director, replacing Kevin McNeill who accepted a similar position for Montgomery County. The position is full-time. Frick previously held the Assistant Facilities Director at Stanly Community College.

Brian S. Casey was approved for a full-time Gunsmithing position. Casey has worked for Browning/Winchester Arms in Arnold, MO, teaching warranty repair to service personnel around the country. He most recently operated Greensboro Gun Works, a Gunsmithing business.

In other business the board:

• Presented a certificate of appreciation to Dr. Dale Ellis, Montgomery County Schools Superintendent, for the cooperation he and his staff have shown in implementing the Career and College Promise program at MCC.

• Approved the college budget for fiscal year 2012-2013.

• Approved an updated Board of Trustees By-Laws.

• Were introduced to new employees Catherine E. Biby, Accounts Receivable specialist; Tina K. Dunn, Custodian and Kevin Lamonds, Lead Maintenance Technician/Electrical.

• Approved an updated Employment Status policy.

• Approved out-of-state travel for Dr. Kirk to attend SACS-related events in Phenix City, Alabama and Dallas, Texas.

• Tabled a vote on a revision of the organizational chart.

• Approved an in-kind transfer of blood pressure cuffs from Sandy Ridge Nursing Home, valued at $3000.00.

• Learned that the college will be closed for Christmas Break effective 5:00 pm December 18 and will reopen January 2.