In addition, some of these new students will transition to other Theatre Arts majors during their second year at CWU, filling other programs that currently have capacity for five to 15 additional students. The necessary courses and student support service needs (e.g., advising) can be provided through a combination of existing faculty resources and summer self-support offerings.
The Faculty Senate approved this new degree program on May 31, 2017 (Motion No. 16-82).
Motion 17-39: Mr. Erickson moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University endorses the recommendation of the Faculty Senate and approves the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education which was seconded by Mr. Liu. Motion Approved.
Board Organization
Action – Approval of President Gaudino’s Annual Review Chair Thompson explained that the board had discussed in detail the president’s performance. One aspect of the review was to hear his thoughts on the future of the university. The board is very supportive of his substantial contributions. Motion 17-40: Mr. Erickson moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves extending President Gaudino’s contract for three years to July 31, 2024. Mr. Dixon seconded the motion. Motion unanimously approved. Information – Board Elections & Committees Elections: CWU Policy 1-60-070 states that the Board of Trustees shall elect the chair and vice chair annually at the board’s summer meeting. The chair and vice chair hold their positions for one year or until their successors are elected. Committees: Central Washington University Policy 1-60-040 states that special committees may be appointed by the chair of the Board, provided that no special committee acts for more than one year from the date of appointment, without reauthorization. Membership on committees shall be for a one- year term and shall be by the appointment of the chair. Trustees unanimously elected Keith Thompson as Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Ron Erickson as the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Committee assignments for 2016-2017 are as follows: • Academic and Student Life: Ron Erickson, Erin Black and Ciara White • Business and Financial Affairs: Robert Nellams and Keith Thompson • Operations: Dan Dixon and Chris Liu • Enrollment Management will fold into one of the committees regularly Action – Approval of 2017-2018 Board Meeting Structure and Schedule
State law [RCW 28B.35.110] requires boards of trustees of baccalaureate institutions to meet twice per year; Central Washington University Policy 1-10-030 states that the Board shall hold a regular meeting at least once each calendar quarter. Additionally, with 24-hours notice, board may schedule special meetings. Over the past 12 months, CWU has met seven times: four regular meetings and three special meetings. Additionally, trustees have come together for the State of the University address, the AGB conference, and Commencement ceremonies. Over the spring, CWU trustees have discussed strategies to make their
10 Board of Trustees Minutes
Annual Board Planning Retreat, July 19-21, 2017
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