Blue Ridge CTC Board of Governors Meeting May 7, 2025

Martinsburg, WV.  Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Board of Governors met at the Main Campus with a virtual option via Zoom on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

The meeting was called to order at 12:03pm by Chair, Ms. Heather McIntyre.

Ms. McIntyre continued with the approval of the April 2025 meeting minutes.

Dr. Checkovich presented the President’s Report, highlighting recent media articles pertaining to the Institution.

Dr. Ann Shipway, continued with the Workforce report. Dr. Shipway provided an overview of current training opportunities and program initiatives for the College. Dr. Shipway concluded her report with an overview of the Tourism Works certification program.

Ms. Laura Busey, Dean of Instruction, presented Program Reviews for: Applied Laboratory Technician (AAS and CAS), Occupational Development (AAS), Culinary Arts (AAS and CAS), Data Management (AAS and CAS), Digital Media (AAS and CAS), Information Technology (AAS), Information Security (CAS), Software Development (AAS), Accounting (AAS), Human Services (AAS), Education (AS), and Social Sciences (AS). The Board passed a motion to approve the Program Reviews.

Ms. Leslie See, Vice President of Enrollment and Allied Health Sciences began her report with a Rule 15.1, Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual & Domestic Misconduct, Stalking, and Retaliation. The Board passed a motion to move this rule into the 30-day comment period. Ms. See continued her presentation with the enrollment report. Ms. See concluded her report highlighting the upcoming Commencement ceremony May 22, 2025 at Hollywood Casino.

Dr. Craig Miller, Chief Financial Officer presented the Finance report. Dr. Miller reviewed the FY26 budget presentation and FY 26 Tuition and Fee Proposal after modifications were made after April’s meeting.

The Board passed a motion to reverse the April vote of charging the 12-credit hour maximum charge on tuition. The Board passed a motion to accept the FY 26 budget as presented.

Ms. Kristy Scarlata, Comptroller, presented the financial performance as of March 31, 2025.

No executive session was held.

The meeting adjourned at 1:44 p.m.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as workforce development training.  Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is conveniently located on Route 45 West past the Commons Center, at 13650 Apple Harvest Drive. For more information about Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, please call 304-260-4380 or visit our website at www.BlueRidgeCTC.edu.