Hill College Board of Regents holds June monthly meeting
Ashlee Ferguson
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 8:43 AM
General Events
Hillsboro, TX
On June 17, 2025, the Hill College Board of Regents met for the monthly regular session meeting.
The minutes from the May meeting were approved. Vice President of Administrative Services Melissa Boyle presented the financial report; the motion was approved.
Hill College President Dr. Thomas Mills presented his report, including a report on enrollment numbers, which continue to trend up. The May commencement ceremony was a success, with over 340 students participating, the most to walk in the college’s history. The ceremony was held at the Cleburne High School Gym.
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Ashlee Ferguson presented a prospective donation of sculptures to the Texas Heritage Museum by the late local artist Hollis Williford.
Vice President of Student Learning & Success Irene Accomando noted that two Hill College Police Academy students, Devon Corpus and Juan Gutierrez, received commendation from the Somervell County Sheriff’s Office.
Accomando also apprised the board of the college’s plan to restructure the Truck Driving Academy, expanding the academy to the Johnson County Campus (JCC). Part of the restructuring includes entering into agreements with ATDS Truck Driving School and Vision to maximize the college’s CDL courses. The goal is to expand the program into heavy-haul transport and safety.
Additionally, Vice President Accomando presented the Institutional Excellence Scoreboard, a tool that will allow leadership and the college to measure the status and effectiveness of the strategic institutional excellence work, which encompasses the four pillars of excellence and new strategic initiatives. This technology will enhance the transparency of the college’s continued efforts and dedication to be a “beacon of excellence.”
Dr. Mills covered the 2024–2025 fiscal year budget allocation.
Athletic Director & Dean of Students Randy Graves presented the athletics report. He notified the board that Paul Brown was named the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Coach of the Year and that Brown and several student athletes were at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming, competing for nationals.
The board broke for executive session to discuss the Vice President of Institutional Affairs contract under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
After returning from executive session, Executive Director of Human Resources Tamy Rogers presented personnel considerations. The motion was approved.
Director Matt Southard presented a consideration of approval to replace the flooring in the Bailey Residence Hall for $119,850. The motion was approved.
Southard also presented a consideration of approval for furniture for the JCC nursing and cosmetology programs for a total of $68, 036.71. The motion was approved.
Athletic Trainer Allan Dinsmore presented a consideration of approval for athletic insurance. The motion was approved.
Dr. Mills presented a consideration of approval for technology upgrades for the JCC Student Center for a total of $86,913.05. The motion was approved.
Vice President Boyle presented a consideration of approval for a budget amendment for the tax revenue for JCC. The motion was approved.
Boyle also presented a consideration of approval to remove the vice president of institutional affairs position as a signer on bank transitions; the position no longer exists. The motion was approved.
Dr. Mills presented a consideration of approval to update the correct time for the regular Hill College Board of Regents meetings. The motion was approved.
Vice President Accomando presented a consideration of approval for clinical agreements with Cleburne Independent School District and HemoPhonics Imaging. The motion was approved.
Accomando also presented three other considerations of approval. The first, for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Motor America, which would allow automotive students to access the learning module for Hyundai vehicles. The motion was approved.
She also presented a consideration of approval for fee changes for the college’s Truck Driving Academy and a separate consideration of approval for an MOU for a third-party truck driving academy. Both motions were approved.
Members present: Karen Brackin, Bill Galiga, Jolene Lehmann, Dwight Lloyd, Jennifer Nowlin, Kevin Ray, Bill Siddons III, Rick Sullins, and David Teel.
Members absent: Kent Eubank, Guy James (ex officio), Allan Lane, Tony Marley
The Hill College Board of Regents meets the third Tuesday of every month.