Information – Provost’s Report Provost Frank introduced the two new Associate Provosts: Dr. Gail Mackin, Associate Provost of Undergraduate and Faculty Affairs, and Dr. Gayla Stoner, Associate Provost of Extended Learning and Outreach. Preparation for the fall 2018 accreditation site visit continues and remains on track. Revisions to Core Theme 4 and Core Theme 5 are complete and ready for Board of Trustees review. The Provost’s Council has approved a financial template to accompany all new program proposals. This template will meet the Code of Federal Regulations and NWCCU substantive change requirements. The template is now under review by the Faculty Senate. Drafts of the 2016-2017 Progress Grid and 2017-2018 ASL Workplan have been posted to the Provost Office webpage and there are three campus opportunities for discussion and feedback. Major initiatives include continued progress on General Education Redesign, the Baccalaureate Taskforce, and RCM/ABB implementation and refinement; strategic thinking regarding potential pursuit of HSI status; student retention; faculty recruitment and retention; and transfer students and services. WHEREAS, CWU is committed to serving external communities for the mutually beneficial exchange of service, knowledge, and resources, and that such engagement includes the appropriate use of university resources to support existing partnerships and engage new partners to contribute to the educational, social, and economic progress of external communities (Strategic Plan Core Theme 4); WHEREAS, CWU must provide the facility and technology infrastructure and services appropriate to meet university objectives, while maximizing sustainability and stewardship (Strategic Plan Core Theme 5); WHEREAS, Demand for pilots is high . Aviation Industry forecasts indicate a looming shortage in skilled aviation professionals in coming years. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization, which monitors international aviation policies, airlines around the world will need 480,000 new airplane technicians and 350,000 more pilots over the next 20 years; WHEREAS, CWU has the experience to produce high quality aviation professionals. A leader in educating aviation professionals since the 1940s, CWU recently has experienced significant increases in the Aviation program enrollment, and has worked aggressively to expand aviation enrollment capacity and to create comprehensive and exciting curriculum that meets industry needs; and WHEREAS, Ellensburg’s proximity to the burgeoning Puget Sound region makes regional flights from Bowers Field a possibility in the long term. Seattle-area population has increased by more than 1,000 per week since 2010, placing tremendous pressure on greater-Seattle transportation infrastructure. Everett and Wenatchee host two airports that recently have begun to offer regional air service; Ellensburg could be next; and WHEREAS, Bowers Field airport has been allowed to fall into disrepair. The neglect of this valuable facility has made uncertain the ability of CWU to continue to serve current students, let alone escalate enrollment to meet additional educational demand. The staff of the facility owner have publicly called the airport a “liability” and stated the possibility of recommending closure of the airport by March 2018; Action – Approval of Resolution 17-06 Trustee Erickson read Resolution 17-06:
5 Board of Trustees Minutes November 2-3, 2017
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