publicly the campaign on October 9. As of today, we have raised just over $52M. It’s been a strong fundraising year. The launch of the campaign will be a milestone for CWU. It will be different than anything we have ever done before, and we need everyone at CWU behind this effort. Review Presidential Evaluation Tool Dr. Cochran explained that state law charges the boards of trustees of public comprehensive universities with employing the president of the university. The CWU board holds this responsibility as their paramount duty. Section IV of the president’s employment contract requires that the Board of Trustees conduct an annual assessment of the president’s performance. The board intends that the evaluation should measure progress toward goals set in July 2025, as well as the president’s capacity to lead CWU in a way that enables the institution to thrive in a future that is both challenging and opportunity rich. The evaluation process should be inclusive and provide constructive insight to the Board of Trustees as well as to the president. Dr. Cochran summarized the evaluation tool and explained that the survey will go out to the designated list of participants in early June. Feedback will be shared with the Board and President in preparation for the July Board Retreat. Action Agenda Approval of Consent Agenda The formal recognition of our faculty and staff is contained in our consent agenda. Motion 26-20: Mr. Nellams moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the consent action items submitted May 22, 2026. Ms. Black seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Distinguished Faculty Motion 26-21: Ms. Gillis that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the appointment of the 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of 2026 Faculty Tenure, Promotion, and Post Tenure Review Motion 26-22: Mr. Nellams that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves faculty tenure, promotion, and post tenure review as recommended by the Provost this day May 22, 2026. Ms. Black seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of ASCWU Constitution Revisions Motion 26-23: Ms. Gillis moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the proposed revisions to the ASCWU Constitution. Ms. Black seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of FY27 Fee Increase Proposal Motion 26-24: Mr. Nellams moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the increases to the Telehealth Medical & Counseling Fee, the Athletic Fee, the Basic Needs Fee, and the repeal of the Library Resource Fee and the Multi-Modal Fee effective for the 2026-2027 academic year. Ms. Black seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Course Material Access Program Fee Motion 26-25: Mr. Nellams moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the Course Material Access Program fee not to exceed $250 per quarter for fiscal year 2027. Ms. Gillis seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
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