o Shift focus to revenues: incoming freshmen, realistic retention rates, build transfer and online programs • Operations o Need additional police staff (a fundamental obligation) o Housing options, need additional space; encouraged Dean DeShields to explore several options o Recommend membership in National Association of State Facilities to compare how other states operate o Gain understanding of revenue/expenses: how to synchronize, cross-departmental collaboration, holistic approach, central services driven, old buildings cost more to maintain Chair Thompson thanked the group for the candid discussions. During the 2017-18 school year, the board would like to see: • a presentation on the north campus construction plan, which will include pro forma financials, site preparation, visualization, and timelines • the current biennial budget presented in a six or seven-year context • Regular reporting on RCM/ABB implementation, enrollment numbers and the strategic enrollment plan. Action – 2017-2018 Endorsement of Academic and Finance Projects The significant loss of state support for public higher education prompted CWU to overhaul financial and management systems in order to ensure the viability and sustainability of CWU as a comprehensive university. The move to Responsibility-Center Management (RCM) and Activity-Based Budgeting creates greater transparency and accountability, empowers unit leaders to set priorities, and rewards innovation and efficiency. The modernization of financial and academic systems is critical to the continued success of students and the relevance and sustainability of the university. The board heartily endorses this modernization of decision-making and budgeting and is grateful, in particular, for the work of the President, the Provost, the Chief Financial Officer, the leadership of the Faculty Senate and academic units. One year ago, the Board of Trustees also requested a comprehensive review and update of the university’s strategic plan and baccalaureate mission. Within those reviews, the Board also asked for regular updates on revisions to the university’s general-education curriculum. Each of these initiatives is moving forward thanks to the hard work of the President and the Office of the Provost, in partnership with the leadership of the Faculty Senate and academic units. Motion 17-32: Mr. Erickson moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University declares continued development of RCM and ABB systems to be among the university’s highest priorities, directs continued progress on the update to general education curriculum and articulation of the baccalaureate experience, and requests reports on these initiatives at each meeting of the board in order to support and promote their successful and timely completion. Action – Approval of 2017-2018 Project Development CWU has experienced unprecedented enrollment growth in recent years, particularly in freshman classes. One outcome of this growth is demand for university housing that has completely overtaken the capacity of CWU residential facilities. CWU anticipates this fall that housing occupancy will be greater
6 Board of Trustees Minutes Annual Board Planning Retreat, July 19-21, 2017
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