Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - September 11, 2025

The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the Transpark Center, 221 Commonwealth Blvd., Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Board Members:

President:

Dr. Michelle Trawick

SKYCTC Staff:

Minutes

Call to Order

Chair Treva Shirley called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and welcomed Board members and staff.

Chair Shirley welcomed Dr. Michelle Trawick. Dr. Trawick addressed the Board.

Introduction and Seating of New Member of the Board of Directors

Chair Shirley asked Dr. Trawick to introduce the new Board members. Dr. Trawick announced that Mr. Chris Hagan was elected to replace Mr. David Jones as the Faculty Representative and will  serve a three-year term. Mr. Hagan addressed the Board, and Chair Shirley welcomed him to the Board of Directors.

Dr. Trawick announced that Dr. John Thomerson was elected to replace Ms. Millie Wells as the Staff Representative. Dr. Thomerson will serve a three-year term. Dr. Thomerson addressed the Board. Chair Shirley welcomed him to the Board of Directors.

Chair Shirley presented Mr. Jones with a plaque and thanked him for his service to the Board. Ms. Wells had a prior obligation and was unable to attend the meeting. Dr. Trawick will present her plaque at a later date.

Motion to Approve Minutes - Approved

Chair Shirley stated the Board received the April 24, 2025, Board work session minutes in their packet for review prior to the meeting. She asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Mike Reynolds made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Dr. Patrick Klapheke seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

Chair Shirley asked for a motion to approve the April 24, 2025, Board meeting minutes. Mr. Tim Edelen made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Valerie Brown seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

Chair Shirley asked for a motion to approve the May 29, 2025, Special Called Board meeting minutes. Dr. Klapheke made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

Chair's Report - Chair Treva Shirley Reporting

Chair Shirley stated that under Tab 5 in the agenda book was the approved Meeting Calendar of the Board of Directors.

President's Report - Dr. Michelle Trawick Reporting

President's Update

Dr. Trawick informed the Board of the proposed changes to the Board of Directors. She explained that the college board of directors would become college advisory boards and what all that entails. This could take effect July 1, 2026.

Dr. Trawick announced that SKYCTC placed tenth in the medium category for Best Places to Work.

Academic Affairs

Dr. Lisa Hunt, Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs, presented on program enrollment. She also stated the Nursing and Allied Health Division was divided into two divisions. Dr. Angie Harlan is Dean over Nursing and Dr. Renee White is the Acting Dean over Allied Health.

Student Services

Dr. Brooke Justice, Vice President of Student Services, presented on enrollment.

Resource Development

Ms. Heather Rogers, Vice President of Resource Development, gave an update on the scholarship fund. She stated the Annual Scholarship Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Business Services

Mr. Chris Cumens, Vice President of Business Services, gave the Board a budget update. He also updated the Board on College projects.

Strategic Plan

Mr. Mark Garrett, Associate Vice President of Planning, Research, and Effectiveness, gave an update to the 2024-25 Strategic Plan Indictors.

Mr. Garrett presented a draft of the 2026-30 new system-wide strategic plan.

Other Business

Chair Shirley asked Ms. Kim Phelps, Chair of the Nominating Committee, to report on behalf of the Committee. Ms. Phelps submitted the slate of officers for the 2025-26 Board year for consideration: Chair, Ms. Treva Shirley; Vice-Chair, Ms. Kim Phelps; and Secretary, Dr. John Thomerson. Chair Phelps conducted the elections. Mr. Tim Edelen made a motion to accept the slate of officers as presented. Mr. Mike Reynolds second. The motions passed unanimously.

Chair Shirley stated the Standing Committee appointments were under Tab 6 in the agenda book.

Chair Shirley stated that the schedule of the 2026 Board of Directors Committee Meetings were under Tab 7 in the agenda book.

Announcements

Chair Shirley announced that the RN Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for December 10, 2025, and the December Commencement is scheduled for December 15, 2025. She also announced that the next scheduled gathering of the Board is the Holiday Celebration Dinner on December 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

Documents on file with the minutes of this meeting:

• Agenda Book
• President's Report

Respectfully Submitted,
Board Secretary
Date: September 11, 2025