College Board Meeting Minutes

  • 08 May 2024

J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEETING

May 8, 2024

Minutes No. 411

The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board convened at 4:03 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Downtown Campus Community Room.

Board Members Present:

Mr. Bo Bundrick, County of Louisa Dr. Brenda J. Drew, City of Richmond Dr. Rajendra Dubey, Henrico County

Mrs. Allison M. Feinmel, Henrico County Mrs. Kathy Graziano, City of Richmond

Mr. Joshua Mathews-Ailsworth, City of Richmond Mr. Owen M. Matthews, Hanover County

Mrs. Anne McDougall, Hanover County

Mrs. Monica L. Smith-Callahan, Henrico County arrived at 4:26 pm Mrs. Mary L. Studevant, Henrico County

Dr. Paula Pando, President

Board Members Absent:

Mr. Joshua Briere, City of Richmond Dr. Barbara Brown, Powhatan County

Dr. Stephen A. Geyer, Goochland County Mr. Jeffrie L. Hedrick, Henrico County

Staff Present:

Ms. Amy Bradshaw Ms. Ann Bushey

Ms. Elizabeth Creamer Dr. Lori Dwyer

Dr. Tina Hart via Zoom Ms. Lindsay Robinson Mr. Sean Terrell

CALL TO ORDER

Mary Studevant called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL

Chair Studevant affirmed that a quorum was present.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No Comment.

BOARD CHAIR’S REPORT

Chair Studevant shared the board contributions to the J. Sargeant Reynolds Educational Foundation is almost at 100% giving.

Chair Studevant encouraged board members to participate in the presentation of a college board scholarship to a high school senior in their locality.

Chair Studevant also reminded board members of the upcoming Graduation on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the VCU Siegel Center.

MINUTES

Chair Studevant asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the March 7, 2024 meeting.

Upon a motion by Mrs. Kathy Graziano and seconded by Mr. Owen Matthews the Board approved the Minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Pando welcomed the board this afternoon to the Downtown Campus and presented on the following:

  • What a Year! Opening new and renovated facilities, Partnership with the City of Richmond, nursing program success, SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award, National recognized DREAM Scholar
  • First Ever Give Day – Create a culture of giving
  • ATD Work – Flight Path
  • Where are we heading?
  • Building the 2024-25 operating budget
  • Virginia State Budget
  • We have a double bottom line, Our Mission and Resources
  • Expenditures
  • Goochland Campus – We are not selling the Goochland Campus.
  • State Board meeting next week
  • Increasing Grant and Philanthropic giving
  • Commencement May 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • Thank you!

FEATURED PRESENTATION

Show Us The Money by Ms. Lindsay Lane Robinson and Mr. Sean Terrell

Ms. Robinson began the presentation by identifying the funding priorities. Ms. Robinson shared more than 95% of funding is restricted. Only 5% is available for wherever it’s needed.

Mr. Sean Terrell spoke to Grants and broke down the Grant awards by Federal and State. Of the $25 million requested in 2023-2024, approximately $18 million is still under review.

Ms. Robinson addressed private fundraising and how Strategic Prioritization determines who and when is considered for solicitation.

Ms. Robinson shared the Inaugural Give Day raised $37,306 from 165 donors.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION REPORT

Report posted to Boarddocs.

VICE PRESIDENT OF CCWA REPORT

Report posted to Boarddocs.

VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

Report posted to Boarddocs.

VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT REPORT

Reports posted to Boarddocs.

INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS

Report posted to Boarddocs.

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH, PLANNING AND GRANTS

No Report.

ACADEMIC, STUDENT AFFAIRS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Reports posted to Boarddocs. FINANCE & FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Informational Items posted to Boarddocs.

BOARD OPERATIONS & PLANNING COMMITTEE

No Report.

A motion was made and seconded that: “THE J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD ADJOURN.” The motion carried 10-0-0.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

Paula P. Pando, Secretary

Mary Studevant, Chair