College Board Meeting Minutes [DRAFT]

  • 01 May 2025
J.SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD MEETING
May 1, 2025
Minutes No. 417

 

The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board convened at 4:04 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Parham Road Campus in the Massey Library Technology Center Building Room 138.

Board Members Present:
Mr. Peter Blake, City of Richmond arrived at 4:08 pm
Dr. Barbara Brown, Powhatan County
Mr. Bo Bundrick, County of Louisa
Dr. Brenda J. Drew, City of Richmond arrived at 4:17 pm
Dr. Rajendra Dubey, Henrico County
Mrs. Allison M. Feinmel, Henrico County
Mrs. Kathy Graziano, City of Richmond arrived at 4:17 pm
Mr. Jeffrie L. Hedrick, Henrico County
Mr. Paul Logan, City of Richmond departed at 5:02 pm
Mr. Owen M. Matthews, Hanover County
Mrs. Anne McDougall, Hanover County
Mrs. Monica L. Smith-Callahan, Henrico County arrived at 4:10 pm
Dr. Emmy Smith Ready, City of Richmond
Mrs. Mary L. Studevant, Henrico County
Dr. Paula Pando, President

Board Members Absent:
Dr. Stephen A. Geyer, Goochland County

Staff Present:
Ms. Amy Bradshaw
Ms. Ann Bushey
Dr. Joshua Cole
Ms. Elizabeth Creamer
Dr. Lori Dwyer
Dr. Jennifer Mezquita-Macaia
Ms. Lindsay Robinson
Mr. Sean Terrell

CALL TO ORDER

Mary Studevant called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL

Chair Studevant affirmed that a quorum was present.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No Comment.

BOARD CHAIR’S REPORT

Chair Studevant welcomed the board and discussed the following:

  • 2nd Annual Give Day
  • Chancellor’s Philanthropy Luncheon
  • Garden Fest
  • Healthcare Partners Reception
  • Commencement May 13 at 2:00 pm
  • Nominating Committee’s recommendation of Mrs. Allison Feinmel as Vice Chair and Mr. Owen Matthews would move up to Chair of the Board for the 2025-2026 board year. Hearing no objection, Mrs. Feinmel was confirmed by board consensus.

 

MINUTES

Chair Studevant asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the March 6, 2025 meeting.

Being none, the March 6, 2025 Minutes were approved as posted.

STAFF REPORTS:

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Pando welcomed the board and presented the following:

  • Healthcare Partners Reception
  • Hosted ChamberRVA
  • Mayor Avula and Honorable Cynthia Newbille’s District Meeting at The Kitchens
  • Big Dipper Innovation Summit
  • STEMFEST – Community Event
  • Open House – over 300 families
  • Hosting Achieving the Dream Coaches
  • Goochland Campus Update
  • Garden Fest
  • Give Day!
  • PTK – Transfer Scholarship recipient RPS Sidney King
  • Teen Summit RVA – Monica Smith-Callahan
  • Nursing Faculty
  • Community College Innovation Challenge – One of 12 colleges
  • Headwinds – Dual Enrollment, Tuition and Fees, Executive Orders
  • Recognition Day – June 20th
  • The Fifty Second Commencement – Tuesday, May 13 at 2:00 pm Following her report Dr. Pando answered questions from the board.

 

FEATURED PRESENTATION

Dr. Joshua Cole provided the featured presentation and presented on Reynolds Comprehensive Professional Development Plan: Unlocking our Potential.

Dr. Cole then answered questions from board members.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION REPORT

Report posted to Boarddocs.

VICE PRESIDENT OF CCWA REPORT

Report posted to Boarddocs.

VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

Reports posted to Boarddocs.

VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT REPORT

Reports posted to Boarddocs.

VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

No Report.

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH, PLANNING AND GRANTS

Report posted to Boarddocs.

DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

No Report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ACADEMIC, STUDENT AFFAIRS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

No Items

FINANCE & FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Informational items were posted in Boarddocs.

BOARD OPERATIONS & PLANNING COMMITTEE

Mr. Owen Matthews reported the committee met on April 17, 2025 and discussed the following:

  1. The number of Board Meetings per year. The committee proposed limiting meetings to four to six per year as needed.
  2. Annual Local Officials Reception. Mr. Owen proposed modifying the language in the Board Manual to reflect the administration’s desire to host the event. Mr. Owens will bring new language to an upcoming board meeting.

There being no further business “THE J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD ADJOURNED” at 5:48 pm.

Paula P. Pando, Secretary

Mary Studevant, Chair