The 2016-17 Collin College board of trustees are, from left: (back row) Adrian Rodriguez, Larry Wainwright, President Neil Matkin, Jim Orr and Raj Menon; (front row) Andrew Hardin, Robert Collins and Jenny McCall. Not pictured are trustees Mac Hendricks and Nancy Wurzman.[/caption]

Big decisions made in 2016

• Long-range master plan update

  In June, the Collin College board of trustees approved an update to its new long-range master plan. Collin College will have five priorities from 2016-21.

• New campus in Wylie

  In June, trustees announced plans to build a new campus in Wylie on 44 acres donated by the city of Wylie. The new campus will be located adjacent to Wylie City Hall on Country Club Road.

Top issues for 2017

• Intent to call a bond election

  In September trustees said they intend to call a bond election in May. The earliest trustees could call for a bond election is February.

• Campus carry law takes effect

  Concealed carrying of handguns on four-year college campuses begins Aug. 1. Collin College Police Chief Bill Taylor said he will examine other college policies before crafting his own.