September 13-14 - Nebraska State College System

6/7/07 Board Meeting Minutes
MISCELLANEOUS ACTION AND INFORMATION ITEMS
Chancellor’s Report
Chancellor Carpenter noted that Larry Schulz was not at the meeting because he had taken some
much needed vacation time. Everyone wished him well on his retirement. Chancellor Carpenter
further noted that Larry would be serving as a consultant for four months after his retirement to serve
as a resource for Dr. Tande and General Counsel Petersen
Chancellor Carpenter introduced and welcomed Kristin Petersen. Ms. Petersen will become the
General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Employee Relations on August 20. Chancellor Carpenter
also welcomed Korinne Tande to the System Office family. Ms. Tande will become the Vice
Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs on July 1.
Chancellor Carpenter noted the Council of Presidents will be reviewing the optimal enrollment model
and reporting on the capacity numbers established for each college at the September or November
Board meeting.
Chancellor Carpenter outlined the activities for the evening and the retreat to be held Friday, June 8.
Presidents’ Reports
CSC President Park reported on the TRIO Upward Bound grant Chadron State had received.
PSC President Johnson reported on the continued increase of the number of degrees granted at Peru
State as well as the continued increase in enrollment.
WSC President Collings reported on the efforts being made at Wayne State in response to the review
of the crisis communications plan.
Student Trustees’ Reports
CSC Student Trustee Tyler Thompson reported on the summer activities at Chadron State.
WSC Student Trustee Jennifer Myers reported on the street improvements and other activities at
Wayne State.
PSC Student Trustee Cori Harmon reported on the AWAC renovations and the possible addition of
soccer to the athletic offerings.
Nominating Committee Report and Election of Officers
The Nominating Committee, consisting of Vice Chair Roskens and Trustee Teahon, presented the
following slate of officers to the Board:
Vice Chair Roskens, Chair
Trustee Teahon, Vice Chair
A motion to elect the slate was unanimously approved. The officers of the Board of Trustees will also
serve as the officers of the Facilities Corporation.
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