Strategic planning continues at college

By Marlene J. Bohr
mbohr@steelcountrybee.com
 
Northeast Texas Community College President Dr. Brad Johnson updated the board of trustees on the college’s current strategic planning at their Feb. 26 meeting.
“The strategic planning is moving along and people are meeting,” Dr. Johnson said. “A 25-person task force made up of students, staff, faculty, and community members is meeting this week to discuss suggestions and recommendations.”
The athletic department audit was presented. They again turned a profit. That amount is around $60,000 and will be split 60-40 with the general fund. They use the excess to take care of their facilities and other capital needs.
“Our athletic program is very unique in that it makes money rather than losing it,” Dr. Johnson said.
The academic calendar had a slight change.
“We have decided to move our spring graduation ceremony to Saturday instead of Friday,” Dr. Johnson said.  “Rather than one commencement, there will be two. This is due to the fact that crowds have gotten so large that it has become almost impossible to accommodate everyone in one ceremony.”
The board approved Donovan Dowling as the new head soccer coach.