Action – Approval of Minutes Motion 18-38: Ms. Black moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University approve minutes of the annual planning retreat of July 26-27, 2018. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. Motion approved. Board Communications The Board acknowledged receipt of the following communications: 1. Letter dated Friday, Oct 19, 2018, from CWU’s Provost Council opposing the proposed Faculty Code changes. 2. Letter dated Friday, Oct 19, 2018, from Susan Kaspari, Associate Professor, Department of Geological Sciences, regarding the need to enhance environmental sustainability efforts at CWU. Public Comment Chair Erickson reported that two people signed up for public comment. • Susan Kaspari, Associate Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences, commented on the need for CWU to increase its commitment to environmental sustainability. • Amy Claridge, Faculty Senate Chair, discussed the value of faculty conversations at future board meetings, and changes in higher education that affect faculty. Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship Report Scott Wade gave an update on board contributions to the endowed fund and introduced two of the three students who received awards for the 2018/2019 academic year: • Hannah Gunderson is a senior studying anthropology and art. She transferred to CWU from Green River Community College and grew up in Auburn, Washington. • Rachel Retchless is a junior studying public relations. She is from Camas, Washington. 10 th Day Census Joel Klucking and Sharon O’Hare provided status of enrollment and budget resources as of the 2018 census. Ms. O’Hare explained that tenth day of fall quarter provides the bottom line for CWU’s financial position for this academic year. By the 10 th day, students have enrolled, and dropped and added courses. The census numbers provide the enrollment data that informs state reports and budget calculations. Joel Klucking said key outcomes include a slightly lower total number of undergraduate students than anticipated in the budget, but among them, a slightly higher number of students who are not state residents, who pay higher tuition rates than resident students. For FY 19, estimated net tuition revenue will exceed budget by just under $1 million, with the very important caveat that this assumes quarterly enrollment (headcount, mix, and course load distribution) patterns similar to past performance. In the context of the RCM/ABB model, any unbudgeted revenues are reserved for the Provost in support of the Division of Academic and Student Life. Stronger than expected summer enrollment and a slight increase in headcount will improve the performance of the Local General, Enterprise, and Student Activities Fund Groups.
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