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This synopsis is intended as a brief overview of some actions taken by the Weatherford College Board of Trustees at its regular meeting in December and is for general informational purposes only. This abbreviated summary is not intended to represent or reflect all discussion and action taken by the board at this meeting. Specific details outlining all action taken by the board are recorded in the official Board Meeting Minutes, prepared and maintained by the College President's Office.

After a closed session at the start of its regular monthly meeting Thursday, the Weatherford College Board of Trustees announced the selection of Dr. Kevin Eaton as "the sole finalist" for the position of College president, dissolving the Presidential Search Committee appointed two months ago. Dr. Kevin Eaton

"I believe (this appointment) continues the board's practice of maintaining a forward momentum," said Frank Martin, WC Trustees chair. "Dr. Eaton has proven himself to be a quality manager and leader, and I anticipate him to continue the fine WC tradition of serving our students and community."

Eaton had been serving as interim president since July 2009. There is a mandatory 21-day waiting period before the appointment can become permanent.

The West Texas native has been with the College since 2002 and, before his appointment as interim president in July, had served as director of the Tech Prep program. (Tech Prep is a national initiative that allows students to earn tuition-free college credits for high school technical courses that have been aligned with their corresponding college courses.) He earned his doctorate in educational administration from Texas A&M-Commerce, a MBA in management and bachelor's in accounting from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos and holds certification from the Texas Leadership Academy. Before coming to WC, Eaton, who served in the Texas Air National Guard from 1987 through May 1993, worked as a teacher and coach in the Grand Prairie ISD and served as assistant principal, as well.

"I am honored to be considered," said Eaton. "I promise to do everything I can to continue to move our College forward in this period of growth and change. I want the faculty and staff here to know that I want WC to be a 'family,' together again, and I want the healing to continue. I want our WC staff and the entire community, as well, to know that I value their opinions and that my door is always open."

In other business, the board heard several reports and took action on a number of agenda items.

In his President's Report, Eaton updated the board on several items:
  1. WC's Wise County facility's move to a temporary location in Decatur is under way. Classes will begin there in January for the spring semester. The temporary location will house WCWC until the new campus is constructed between Decatur and Bridgeport, expected to open in spring 2012.
  2. Several employees were recognized for their achievements: Sam Coody, for having been named Staff Member of the Year; Linda Bagwell, Janetta Kruse and Dr. David Russell for also having been nominated for Staff Member of the Year; Doug Jefferson for organizing and hosting a successful Casino Night for students and staff; Brent Baker and the Office of Institutional Advancement for a successful Coyote Chase Race; and various student groups and their sponsors for their volunteer efforts in the community, including the men's baseball team, "ringing the bell" for the Salvation Army; Nancy McVean and the drama department for entertaining residents in a local nursing home; Carol Eppright and Phi Theta Kappa for their service to the Meals on Wheels program and a local nursing center.
  3. Eaton, Martin and Elaine Carter recently attended the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 2009 Leadership Conference in Dallas.
  4. Several faculty and staff members attended the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools conference in Atlanta last week.
Additionally, the board:
  1. Reviewed and approved the current College investment policy;
  2. Approved a Facilities Naming Policy;
  3. Approved the purchase of two fire truck and aerial apparatus from Hall Motors through the state "Buy Board" for a total of $772,403, plus an additional $10,000 for the purchase of various firefighting equipment;
  4. Approved the 2008-09 Financial Audit as presented by representatives of Snow Garrett and Company;
  5. Awarded a bid to Baker Bridge for a total of $200,000 for repairs and renovations for site ADA improvements;
  6. Heard reports on the following:
    1. Building and infrastructure upgrades;
    2. Cash balance as of Oct. 31, 2009: $21,448,217.05; revenues: $11,479,854, and expenditures: $9,491,166;
    3. Program overview of the Fine Arts and Humanities department, and
    4. Announcements, including upcoming College events.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the WC Board of Trustees is Jan. 14, 2010.

 

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