RCC board hears facts on developmental needs

By: By Lynn Brisson RCC | GoDanRiver.com
Published: March 13, 2009

WENTWORTH – While more people are turning to Rockingham Community College for retraining and career changes -- spring enrollment grew 16 percent over spring 2008 -- the RCC Board of Trustees learned during its March 10 meeting that many RCC students require developmental (remedial) education.
In a special presentation, Title III Activity Director Michael Preuss told the trustees that 73 percent of enrolling RCC students must take one or more developmental course in reading, math, and/or English but math is the most critical area of need.
The trustees also adopted the college’s request for about $3.6 million in county funds for operation and capital expenditures for 2009-10. Included is the same amount requested in operations for the 2008-09 academic year, but represents a 9 percent increase over the amount actually funded last year. The request will be sent to the county manager for consideration in the overall Rockingham County budget.
Approval was given by the board to increase childcare fees at the RCC Child Development Center by 6.8 percent. Miscellaneous Child Development Center fee hikes for late tuition payment, supply, registration, and space retention were also approved. These increases were necessary because expenses in recent years have exceeded revenues.
In other action, the trustees approved adoption of the proposed RCC Identity Theft Protection Program with Vice President for Administrative Services Steve Woodruff as the person responsible for its administration. An Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy was also approved.
Capital improvement projects were noted including replacement of a cooling tower, submissions for design services for a proposed Health Sciences Building, anticipated repairs at the James Library, and proposed lighting along the college paths and walkways. It was also stated that the State Construction Office has approved the design phase of the McMichael Civic Center.
Recent and upcoming Student Government Association activities were reported by SGA president, Adam Cardwell. These included fundraisers, a blood drive, and sponsorship of guest lecturers on campus. Cardwell noted that the RCC SGA won the quiz bowl at the recent spring state SGA conference. In addition, RCC SGA Vice President and state SGA President Jeana ElSadder received the prestigious Ray Jeffries Award at the spring conference.

RCC board hears facts on developmental needs

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