MEMORANDUM TO: Board Of Trustees, Vermont State Colleges

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials13July 21, 20167/13/169What happens over 11 years?all 2004 first time students in VSC, full & part timeEducational Attainment of VSC Fall 2004 First Time Cohort over Eleven Year Period100%90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%Normal time to Bachelor's 08-1SPENROLLED 12-1SP12-3FA13-1SP13-3FA14-1SP14-3FA15-1SPSTUDENTS NO LONGER ENROLLEDAttending the Vermont State CollegesGONE and not returning anywhere (no degree earned)Attending another Institution.STUDENTS ON STOP-OUTEarned a VSC Bachlor's DegreeEarned a VSC Associate's DegreeEarned a Bachlor's Degree elsewhereEarned an Associate's Degree elsewhereEarned a Certificate elsewhereStop-out before returning to the Vermont State CollegesStop-out before returning to another Insitution.Earned a VSC CertificateEarned a VSC Master's DegreeEarned a Master's Degree elsewhereGraduated elsewhere but no degree informationBased on Official Term Snapshots taken from Colleague on October 15th and March 15th of each Fall and Spring semester. Cohort students include both full-time and part-time students for atotal of 2,060 students. Data on enrollment and graduation of VSC cohort students from other colleges comes from the National Student Clearinghouse.10Community College Students:6-Year PersistenceCCV50%43%USA38% 39%23%26%14%10% 12%18%1% lledNotEnrolledSource: National StudentClearinghouse, 3 year Avg.2007-2009 Fall Cohorts5

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials14July 21, 2016Comparative Context:4-Year Publics in Northern NE7/13/1611100UVM90UNH Main CampusUNH Manchester80Maine Maritime AcademyUniversity of Maine70Keene State CollegeUM Machias60UM FarmingtonVermont Technical College50Johnson State CollegePlymouth State University40Castleton State CollegeUniversity of Southern Maine30UM Fort Kent20Lyndon State CollegeGranite State College10UM Preque IsleUM Augusta01-year Retention6-year GraduationCurrent Strategies Across the VSC12“Relevant, Relational Advising” and Building CommunityCCV New Student Advising Appointments (since 2013)CCV expansion of career advising services (new 2015)Johnson first-year learning communitiesCastleton first-year seminar and student orientation peer mentorsEarly Warning Systems & SupportsCastleton Success Coach, Faculty Advising Handbook (new 2016)Johnson first-year professional advising staff (new 2015)Lyndon data-driven interventions (unmet financial need, h.s. GPA)Vermont Tech drop-in math tutoring during faculty office hours,academic readiness working group (summer 2016)Curriculum Streamlining & Degree MapsVermont Tech limit on max credits for degree, first-year math revisionLyndon degree maps, winter & summer terms to complete 30 cr.Johnson “Finish in 4” degree maps (new 2016)6

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials15National Evidence-BasedStrategies to Increase SuccessnDegree maps to guide student choicesnLimit maximum credits required for a degree (60/120)nMandatory and intrusive advisingnSupport completion of 30 credits annuallynAcademic support combined with credit-bearingcoursework (“corequisite remediation”)July 21, 20167/13/1613For Discussion:Challenges for Improvement147

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials16System Policies & PracticesThat Support Student SuccessüThis presentation, and annual review of data and efforts!üTuition policy: full-time tuition at four-year institutions covers12-18 credits, incentivizing students to enroll full time (15credits) or higherüPolicies 106 and 111: VSC-wide general educationequivalencies and single course databaseüNew transfer pathways from CCV to 4-year programsJuly 21, 20167/13/16158

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials17July 21, 2016Item 1:Minutes of the May 25-26, 2016Regular MeetingBack to Agenda

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials18VSC Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMay 25, 2016UNAPPROVEDJuly 21, 2016Page1Unapproved minutes of the Board of Trustees regular meeting Wednesday, May 25, 2016Note: These are unapproved minutes, subject to amendment and/or approval at the subsequentmeeting.The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting Wednesday, May25, 2016 in the Burke Mountain Room, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, Vermont.The following were present:Trustees: Jerry Diamond, Lynn Dickinson, Church Hindes, Tim Jerman (Vice Chair), BillLippert, Karen Luneau, Chris Macfarlane, Jim Masland, Linda Milne, Martha O’Connor (Chair),Mike Pieciak, Aly Richards, Ben SimoneAbsent: Kraig HannumPresidents: Joe Bertolino, Elaine Collins, Joyce Judy, Dan SmithOffice of the Chancellor:Elaine Sopchak, Executive Assistant to the ChancellorJeb Spaulding, ChancellorSophie Zdatny, Associate General CounselYasmine Ziesler, Chief Academic and Academic Technology OfficerFrom the Colleges:Thom Anderson, LSC Associate Dean for Academic Programs and FacultyNolan Atkins, LSC Interim Academic DeanTanya Bradley, LSC Director of Financial AidDerek Campbell, LSC Adjunct Faculty, Music and Performing ArtsChristina Cotnoir, LSC Assistant to the Dean of StudentsDan Daley, LSC Professor, Math and Vice Chair of Faculty AssemblyJonathan Davis, LSC Dean of StudentsMike Dente, LSC Chief Technology OfficerMiranda Fox, LSC RegistrarSandy Franz, LSC Director of Human ResourcesJoe Gittleman, LSC Professor, Music and Performing ArtsKate Gold, LSC Director of Advising ResourcesJenny Harris, LSC Executive Director of Development and Alumni AffairsLoren Loomis Hubbell, LSC Dean of Administration

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials19VSC Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMay 25, 2016UNAPPROVEDJuly 21, 2016Page2David Johnston, LSC Professor, English, Philosophy, and Film Studies and Chair ofFaculty FederationBrandon Heanssler, LSC Web & Digital DesignerGreer Lemnah, LSC Content Specialist & Social Media CoordinatorSara Lussier, LSC Assistant Director of Annual GivingVinnie Maloney, LSC Director of AdmissionsMeaghan Meachem, LSC Professor, Electronic Journalism ArtsDarcie Miles, Executive Assistant to the PresidentAnn Nygard, Director, LSC Director of the Center for Rural EntrepreneurshipZane Pfefferle, LSC Professor, Exercise ScienceSylvia Plumb, LSC Executive Director of Communications and MarketingErin Rossetti, LSC Director of Student LifeSam Roya, LSC Center for Rural EntrepreneurshipChris Ummer, LSC Director of AthleticsGuests:Lyndsay Calkins-BeattieBrady CallahanAdrian GuyerSierra HargraveJohn KascenskaKimberly WatsonFrom the Public:Daren Houck, Headmaster, Lyndon InstituteHeidi Pelletier, former trusteeThe meeting began at 3 pm. President Bertolino gave a presentation about Lyndon State College.President Bertolino and Lyndon Insititute Headmaster Darren Houck discussed the LyndonLearning Collaborative and the current working relationship between the two institutions.Academic Dean Dr. Nolan Atkins updated the Board on the work of the Curriculum Task Force.Ann Nygard shared a presentation on LSC’s new Hospitality & Tourism Managementcertification program and the LSC Center for Professional Studies.

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials20VSC Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMay 25, 2016UNAPPROVEDJuly 21, 2016Page3Student and Alumni PanelLSC Dean of Students Jonathan Davis moderated a panel of current students and alumni to sharetheir experiences while attending LSC and the benefits their LSC education brought to their livesand careers.Lyndsay Beattie ’09, Exercise Science and AccountingBrady Callahan ’15, Mountain Recreation ManagementAdrian Guyer ’07, Exercise ScienceSierra Hargrave ’17, Psychology and Human ServicesJohn Kascenska ’82, RecreationKimberly Watson ’18, Elementary EducationThe Board adjourned at 5:30 pm. The Board then joined staff, faculty, and students for dinner atPresident Bertolino’s home. The Board adjourned after dinner to return at 9 a.m. on May 26th.

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials21VSC Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMay 26, 2016UNAPPROVEDJuly 21, 2016Page1Unapproved minutes of the Board of Trustees regular meeting Thursday, May 26, 2016Note: These are unapproved minutes, subject to amendment and/or approval at the subsequentmeeting.The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting Thursday,May 26, 2016 in the Moore Community Room, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, Vermont.The following were present:Trustees: Jerry Diamond, Lynn Dickinson, Church Hindes, Tim Jerman (Vice Chair), BillLippert, Karen Luneau, Chris Macfarlane, Jim Masland, Linda Milne, Martha O’Connor (Chair),Mike Pieciak, Aly Richards, Ben SimoneAbsent: Kraig HannumPresidents: Joe Bertolino, Elaine Collins, Joyce Judy, Dan Smith, Dave WolkOffice of the Chancellor:Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental AffairsElaine Sopchak, Executive Assistant to the ChancellorJeb Spaulding, ChancellorSteve Wisloski, Chief Financial OfficerSophie Zdatny, Associate General CounselYasmine Ziesler, Chief Academic and Academic Technology OfficerFrom the Colleges:Thom Anderson, LSC Associate Dean for Academic Programs and FacultyTom Archer, LSC Director of Physical PlantMeredith Atchison, LSC Assistant Director of Student LifeNolan Atkins, LSC Interim Academic DeanJennifer Aubin, LSC Senior Financial Aid OfficerTanya Bradley, LSC Director of Financial AidKristen Brooks, LSC Assistant Director of Student LifeJody Card, LSC Assistant Director of Financial AidTess Conant, LSC Lab Technician/Chemical Hygiene OfficerElizabeth Conklin, LSC Interlibrary Loan SpecialistChristina Cotnoir, LSC Assistant to the Dean of StudentsJonathan Davis, LSC Dean of Students

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting MaterialsVSC Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMay 26, 2016UNAPPROVED22July 21, 2016PageMike Dente, LSC Chief Technology OfficerLori Drew, LSC Tutor Coordinator, Academic SupportMorgan Easton, VTC incoming Student TrusteeTim Egan, LSC Adjunct Faculty, English, Philosophy, and Film StudiesJinai Gordon, LSC Assistant Director of Student LifeJenny Harris, LSC Executive Director of Development and Alumni AffairsBrandon Heanssler, LSC Web & Digital DesignerTed Jacques, LSC Maintenance TechnicianDavid Johnston, LSC Professor, English, Philosophy, and Film Studies and Chair ofFaculty FederationTom Leiper, LSC Senior Mechanical Systems Technician, PlumberGreer Lemnah, LSC Content Specialist & Social Media CoordinatorTim Lewis, LSC Professor, Electronic Journalism ArtsLoren Loomis Hubbell, LSC Dean of AdministrationVinnie Maloney, LSC Director of AdmissionsDavid Martin, LSC Financial Aid OfficerDarcie Miles, LSC Executive Assistant to the PresidentRichard Moye, LSC Professor EmeritusRobert Patton, LSC StudentDan Peal, LSC Senior Mechanical Systems Technician, ElectricianKevin Pezanowski, LSC Director of Intramurals/Men’s Lacrosse CoachSylvia Plumb, LSC Executive Director of Communications and MarketingMonique Prive, LSC Acquisitions CoordinatorElaine Razzano, LSC Professor, English, Philosophy, and Film StudiesDianne Rivers, LSC Staff Assistant to the Dean for Academic Programs and FacultyErin Rossetti, LSC Director of Student LifeKate Roy, LSC Associate Athletic Director/Compliance OfficerTracy Sherbrook, LSC Assistant to the Academic DeanSharron Scott, JSC Dean of AdministrationBarclay Tucker, LSC Professor, Visual Arts and Chair of the Faculty AssemblyChris Ummer, LSC Director of AthleticsAaron Young, LSC Director of Technical ServicesFrom the Public:Alan BoyeSherry FitchJon FitchLinda Wacholder2

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials23VSC Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMay 26, 2016UNAPPROVEDA.July 21, 2016PagePRESENTATIONSPresident Bertolino introduced Prof Richard Moye. The Board unanimously approved grantinghumanities emeritus status upon Professor Moye at its December 2015 meeting. PresidentBertolino thanked Professor Moye for his dedication to and advocacy for the quality of LSC’scurriculum and the experience of students. He introduced Professor Alan Boye, who nominatedProfessor Moye for emeritus status. Professor Boye spoke of Professor Moye’s deep scholarshipand passion for teaching. Professor Moye thanked the Board and President Bertolino for thehonor.Chancellor Spaulding, CFO Steve Wisloski, CAO Yasmine Ziesler, and Director of External &Governmental Affairs Tricia Coates updated the Board on VSC system progress on the strategicpriorities identified by the Board earlier in the year.At this time Trustee Milne left the meeting.B.ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION1. Approval of Meeting MinutesTrustee Lippert moved and Trustee Diamond seconded the approval of the three sets of minutespresented to the Board. The Board approved all three set of minutes unanimously.2. Report of the Meeting of the Nominating CommitteeTrustee Diamond moved the slate of nominees for the positions of Vice-Chair, Secretary, andTreasurer: Trustees Jerman, Milne, and Luneau respectively. He also moved a slate of membersto the Audit Committee: Trustees Milne, Dickinson, Pieciak, Hindes, and Luneau. TrusteeMacfarlane seconded both slates. Trustee Masland amended the slate so that Trustee Luneauwould serve as Secretary and Trustee Milne would serve as Treasurer. Trustee Dickinsonseconded this amendment. The Board unanimously approved both slates as amended.3. Personnel Actions: President ReappointmentsChancellor Spaulding introduced the resolution, recommending that all presidents bereappointed. Trustee Richards moved and Trustee Jerman seconded the resolution. Theresolution was approved unanimously.3

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials24VSC Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMay 26, 2016UNAPPROVEDJuly 21, 2016Page44. Report of the Finance & Facilities Committeea. Approval of FY 2017 BudgetsTrustee Hindes moved and Trustee Richards seconded the resolution to approve FY2017budgets. The resolution was approved by a vote of 11 in favor, one against (TrusteeMacfarlane voted against; Trustees Hannum and Milne were absent).b. Consent agendaTrustee Hindes moved and Trustee Diamond seconded the consent agenda. No items wereremoved. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.5. Report of the Audit CommitteeCommittee Vice-Chair Trustee Dickinson explained the revision to the Audit Committee charterto allow for five members. Trustee Dickinson moved and Trustee Macfarlane seconded approvalof the charter change. The charter change was approved unanimously.6. Report of the Education, Personnel, and Student Life Committeea. Faculty Fellows NominationsCommittee Vice-Chair Trustee Masland moved the resolution for Faculty FellowsNominations. Trustee Macfarlane seconded. The resolution nominating Castleton ProfessorAndre Fleche and Lyndon State College Professor Alexander Strokanov as Faculty Fellowswas approved unanimously.b. Consent AgendaTrustee Masland moved the consent agenda. Trustee Lippert noted that Policy 208 needs tobe further amended to comply with new statutory requirements known as “Ban the Box”legislation. Associate General Counsel Sophie Zdatny informed the Board that the policy hadbeen amended but that the copy in the Board materials was incorrect. A correct version of thepolicy will be brought to the Board at its July meeting for approval. The Board approved theconsent agenda items—including Policy 208 as currently revised—unanimously.Trustee Luneau reviewed the visit to the Committee by Dr. Harry Chen, Commissioner ofHealth, at its last meeting. She moved that the Chancellor’s Office work with the colleges,through the deans of students, to develop a system-wide tobacco free campus policy andimplementation plan for consideration at the late fall Board meeting, with the expectationsaid policy would be in effect no later than the fall of 2018. Trustee Macfarlane seconded the

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials25VSC Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMay 26, 2016UNAPPROVEDJuly 21, 2016Page5motion. The motion passed by a vote of 11 in favor, one against (Trustee Simone votedagainst; Trustees Hannum and Milne were absent).7. Report of the Long Range Planning CommitteeTrustee Diamond reported on the last two meetings of the Committee. The Committee will meeton 6/9 to begin decision making for recommendations to the Board for future strategic alliances.3. Report of the Executive CommitteeChair O’Connor stated that the Committee met on May 16th to review the Chancellor. Shereminded the Board the annual retreat will be held at the Lake Morey Resort, and requestedsuggestions for topics from Trustees. She announced that the Hall of Fame event for next yearwill be held at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier on March 16, 2017.C.ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION1. Preliminary FY2017 Board of Trustees Schedule of MeetingsChair O’Connor asked Trustees to review the proposed schedule and send comments to her. IfBoard decides to hold only four meetings there will need to be a bylaw change. Chair O’Connorannounced that she will make Committee assignments after the May meeting.2. Other BusinessChancellor Spaulding updated the Board on the current update of the system website, and sharedthat he has hired Campus Works to undertake a review of system IT.3. Presidents ReportsThe presidents each provided campus updates.4. Comments from the PublicStudent Robert Patton spoke to the Board about Lyndon State College.Trustee Simone thanked the Board for a good year and moved to adjourn the meeting. TrusteeDiamond seconded. Chair O’Connor adjourned the meeting at 12:07 p.m.

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials26VSC Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesMay 26, 2016UNAPPROVEDDate of Next Meeting: July 20 & 21, 2016, hosted by Castleton UniversityJuly 21, 2016Page6

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials27July 21, 2016Item 2:FY2017 Schedule of MeetingsBack to Agenda

VSC Board of Trustees Meeting Materials28July 21, 2016Vermont State Colleges Board of TrusteesSchedule of Board and Board Committee Meetings for 2016-2017Approved by the Board of Trustees Thursday, July 21, 2016Please note: These meeting dates are subject to change. An official warning will be publishedprior to each meeting in accordance with VT Open Meeting Law, and the warning will confirmthe official date and start time.Schedule of Regular Board of Trustees Meetings 2016-2017Meeting/DateBoard Meeting Wednesday, July 20, 2016Thursday, July 21, 2016Time/PlaceCastleton UniversityBoard Retreat Wednesday, September 28, 2016Board Meeting Thursday, September 29, 2016Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VTBoard Meeting Wednesday, November 30, 2016Thursday, December 1, 2016Community College of VermontMon

TO: Board of Trustees, Vermont State Colleges FROM: Martha O’Connor, Chair Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor SUBJECT: Materials for Board of Trustees Meeting July 20-21, 2016 Attached are the agenda and supporting materials for the upcoming regular Board meeting, Wednesday and Thursday, July 21st and 22nd.