Agendas for the 2024-2025 public sessions of the AACC board of trustees will be posted prior to meetings.
The board of trustees public session meetings are livestreamed on our YouTube.
Board of Trustees Public Session
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, 4 p.m.
Anne Arundel Community College
Cade Center for Fine Arts (CADE), Room 219
101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012
Mission: With learning as its central mission, Anne Arundel Community College responds to the needs of our diverse community by offering high quality, affordable, accessible and innovative lifelong learning opportunities.
Vision: Anne Arundel Community College is a premier learning community that transforms lives to create an engaged and inclusive society.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – Dr. Nadine Chien, Chair
II. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS – Dr. Nadine Chien, Chair
A. Board of Trustees Member Jennifer Pastrone
B. Board of Trustees Member Roxana Rodriguez
C. Board of Trustees Member Anelle R. Tumminello
D. Board of Trustees Student Member Devin Keller
III. ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA – Dr. Nadine Chien, Chair
IV. APPROVAL OF 2024-2025 FULL-TIME FACULTY TENURE TRACK AND TERM APPOINTMENTS
A. Approval of the 2024-2025 Full-Time Faculty Tenure Track and Term Appointments (Action Item) – Dr. Tanya Millner, Provost/Vice President for Learning
B. Introduction of New Faculty – Dr. Tanya Millner, Provost/Vice President for Learning
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the June 18, 2024, Board of Trustees Public Session
2. Approval of the Minutes of the June 18, 2024, Board of Trustees Closed Session
VI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Reports for September
1. Audit & Finance Committee – A. Joyce Price-Jones, Committee Chair
2. Board Policy Oversight Committee – A. Joyce Price-Jones, Committee Chair
i. Action Items
a. Animal Policy
b. Disability Accommodations Policy
c. Procurement Policy
ii. Information Items
a. Grade Appeals Policy
b. Student Grievance Policy
3. Budget Committee – Sandra E. Moore, Committee Chair
4. Facilities Committee – Lawrence W. Ulvila, Jr., Committee Chair
5. AACC Foundation – Dr. Nadine Chien, Lead Liaison
B. No Reports for September
1. Board Development Committee – Shahbaz Chaudhry, Committee Chair
VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President
A. Information Items
1. College Updates – Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President
2. Academic Forum/Council – Andrew Kim, Chair
3. Administrative Staff Organization – Dr. Angelo Thalassinidis, President
4. Professional and Support Staff Organization – Laura Howard, Secretary
5. Student Government Association – Jayeim Blake, President
6. The Faculty Organization – Brandi R. Shepard, President
7. Maryland Association of Community Colleges Activities – Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President
B. Action Items
1. Approval of the 2024 Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Performance Accountability Report – Dr. Tanya Millner, Provost/Vice President for Learning
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. NEXT BOARD MEETING – Oct. 8, 2024
X. VOTE TO CLOSE MEETING – Dr. Nadine Chien, Chair
A. To consult staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation, and discuss an investigative proceeding on actual or possible criminal conduct. pursuant to Sections § 3-305(b)(8) and §§ 3-305(b)(12) of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland Code and to conduct or discuss an investigative proceeding on actual or possible criminal conduct.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Trustees Public Session
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Anne Arundel Community College
Cade Center for Fine Arts (CADE), Room 219
101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012
Mission: With learning as its central mission, Anne Arundel Community College responds to the needs of our diverse community by offering high quality, affordable, accessible and innovative lifelong learning opportunities.
Vision: Anne Arundel Community College is a premier learning community that transforms lives to create an engaged and inclusive society.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – Dr. Nadine Chien, Chair
II. ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA – Dr. Nadine Chien, Chair
III. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS – Dr. Nadine Chien, Chair
IV. SABBATICAL REPORTS – Dr. Tanya Millner, Provost/Vice President for Learning
A. Dr. Candice Mayhill, Professor of English
B. Dr. Heather Rellihan, Academic Chair and Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies Professor/Gender & Sexuality Studies
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the September 10, 2024, Board of Trustees Public Session
2. Approval of the Minutes of the September 10, 2024, Board of Trustees Closed Session
B. Procurements
1. Approval of Award of Contract for the Elevator Replacement in the Florestano Building
2. Approval of Award of Contract for the Architectural and Engineering Services for Dragun Science Building Renovation
VI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Reports for October
1. Board Development Committee – Shahbaz Chaudhry, Committee Chair
2. Board Policy Oversight Committee – A. Joyce Price-Jones, Committee Chair
a. Approval of Grade Appeals Policy (Action Item)
b. Approval of Student Grievance Policy (Action Item)
3. Facilities Committee – Lawrence W. Ulvila, Jr., Committee Chair
4. AACC Foundation – Dr. Nadine Chien, Lead Liaison
B. No Reports for October
1. Audit & Finance Committee – A. Joyce Price-Jones, Committee Chair
2. Budget Committee – Sandra E. Moore, Committee Chair
VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President
A. Information Items
1. College Updates – Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President
2. Strategic Communications Update – Dan Baum, Executive Director, Strategic Communications
3. Academic Forum/Council – Andrew Kim, Chair
4. Administrative Staff Organization – Dr. Angelo Thalassinidis, President
5. Professional and Support Staff Organization – Caitin Silver Negrón
6. Student Government Association – Jayeim Blake, President
7. The Faculty Organization – Brandi R. Shepard, President
8. Maryland Association of Community Colleges Activities – Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President
B. Action Items
1. Approval of the Draft 2025 Maryland Association of Community Colleges Legislative Initiatives – Dr. Dawn Lindsay, President
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. NEXT BOARD MEETING – November 12, 2024
X. VOTE TO CLOSE MEETING – Dr. Nadine Chien, Chair
A. To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice and to conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations pursuant to Sections §§ 3-305(b)(7) and §3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland.
XI. ADJOURNMENT