Meeting update
The meeting on July 20 was relatively short. The main item on the agenda was the recommendation of the MCTC presidential candidate. The search committee did a super job of selecting three candidates who were outstanding. I had the opportunity to meet each person and listen to their comments at the general MCTC faculty meetings and receptions held the evening of their arrival. Each candidate had a unique strength and all had outstanding reputations and careers as CTC administrators. All three individuals indicated their desire to forge a proactive relationship with the president and main Univ. campus faculty/staff in the hopes that more 2+2 and cooperative programming could be developed. The individual selected was Dr. Keith Cotroneo– his vita indicated he has had success in retention programs resulting in increased enrollment at more than one prior institution. For more view the press release: http://www.marshall.edu/www/pressrelease.asp?ID=1087
The other items included votes to allow President Kopp and the admin to pursue the softball facility project in which foundation funds are being used to initiate the construction. A fundraising campaign will be kicked-off to raise the funds to replace this line item. Property is being purchases using MCTC funds gained from our local senator and delegate’s efforts at the legislative level. The new MCTC building will have a prime location near the stadium on 20th. Earnings from these initial funds (they were acquired 2-3 years ago) will aid in purchasing space for parking etc. within the same area.
As always, let me know if you have questions. If I do not know the answer I will be happy to make inquiries on your behalf.
Monica,
Two ponts: (1) I hope that the new CTC President will reverse Angel’s decision to make CTC faculty teach 5 courses per semester. NO quality teaching can go on when faculty must teach that many students. (2) Marshal’s decision to
Well, not completely. The rest of my comment was cut off.
It reads, “grant a 2.7% raise to faculty (when HEPC recommended 3-5%) is a slap in all of our faces. I hope at the nest board meeting, you will point out that Marshall needs to invest in HUMAN resources,not just land and buildings.