Harford Community College Agenda April 13: Graduation, Allied Health Programs, Contract Approvals, Community Engagement

A list of graduation candidates; a report on non-credit allied health programs; contract approvals,and a discussion centered on community engagement round out the April meeting agenda for the Harford Community College Board of Trustees.

A list of 552 potential candidates for graduation in May will be presented to board members. Candidates who complete all requirements will be included in a commencement planned for May 19, along with graduates from August and December 2010, according to Nancy Dysard, HCC director for marketing and public relations.

An academic report will be provided on non-credit allied health programs; agenda action items include approval of a contract for Susquehanna Center renovations and additions. The contract is for a Construction Manager at Risk,explained by Dysard as follows:

“CM at risk is a construction delivery method that we favor over design-bid-build for large construction projects. The American Institute of Architects has a good summary: CM at risk is a method of procurement whereby a construction manager is selected based upon a set list of qualifications. The CM serves as part of a team in conjunction with the owner in the design and construction phases of the project. During the construction phase, the CM’s role converts to the legal equivalent of a general contractor once a price is established for the completion of the construction work. This price is also known as a Guaranteed Maximum Price and is designed to prevent cost overruns for the project’s owner. The Construction Manager bears the responsibility and burden in ensuring that the project stays on schedule and conforms to the details laid out in the contract documents. Because of this special role, the CM bears much of the risk that other vendors might bear if CM at risk was not used.”

Up for review and discussion is Strategic Plan Theme 4 – “Harford Community College engages and collaborates with education, business, government, and community.”

Below is the published agenda for the April 13meeting of the Harford Community College Board of Trustees:

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Chesapeake Center Board Room

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Consent Agenda
A. Agenda
B. Minutes
C. Candidates for Graduation May 2011
D. Personnel Update

IV. Public Comment

V. Board Reports
A. Chair’s Report
B. Member Reports

VI. President’s Report
A. Information Items
B. Trustee Day
C. Academic Reports – Noncredit Allied Health Programs
D. Introduction of New Employees

VII. Action Items
A. Contract Authorizations
1. Lease of Copiers/Multifunctional Devices
2. Construction Manager at Risk Contract for Susquehanna Center Renovations/Additions
3. Purchase Power Agreement

VIII. Board Review (Discussion)
A. Benchmarks – Strategic Plan Theme 4
B. Policies

IX. Adjournment

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