Motion 19-36: Mr. Nellams moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the amendments to WAC 106-276 related to public records, the adoption of the proposed new WAC 106-141 concerning expressive activities, and the repeal of three WAC chapters: (1) WAC 106-160, “Admissions and Registration Procedures,” (2) WAC 106-172, “Student Records Policy,” and (3) WAC 106-200, “Career Counseling Services,” which was seconded by Ms. Black. The motion was approved. Approval of Revisions to Education Benefits for CWU Staff Dependents & Retire Staff Procedure Motion 19-37: Mr. Nellams moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the revision of CWUR 1-70-035, extending the employee dependent tuition discount to dependents of employees who have worked 5 or more years and pass away while employed by Central Washington University. Ms. Gillis seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Resolution 19-08 Chair Erickson read into record Resolution 19-08. Whereas, Mr. Thompson, among the Wildcat Nation’s most dedicated alumni, earned bachelor’s degrees in geography and sociology from Central Washington University in 1970; and Whereas , Mr. Keith Thompson was appointed to the Central Washington University Board of Trustees by Governor Christine Gregoire on October 1, 2007, and, at the conclusion of his term on September 30, 2019, will have served with distinction, effectiveness, and good humor throughout his 12 years on the board; and Whereas, Mr. Thompson chaired the Board of Trustees for three years from 2015-2018, leading a reorganization of the work of the board to enhance professionalism, transparency, and independence; Whereas, Mr. Thompson served on the CWU Foundation Board for seven years, including three years as chair of the board; Whereas, Mr. Thompson, who represented the board on the presidential search committee in 2008, was instrumental in selecting James L. Gaudino as the university’s 14th president; Whereas, in 2015, Mr. Thompson retired from U.S. Bank where he was nationally recognized for his work as senior vice president, senior portfolio manager and managing director for U.S. Bank Asset Management Group in Spokane, managing almost $500 million of investments for institutions and high net-worth clients; Whereas, in retirement, Mr. Thompson and his wife, Betty, are enjoying retirement at their lake home, cruising in their 1964 Chris-Craft boat, taking long road trips in their soft-top convertible, and spending time in the shop where Mr. Thompson pursues his interest in working on classic American street rods and European cars; and Whereas , Mr. Thompson’s sound and straightforward leadership during his service on CWU leadership boards ensured respectful that all voices were heard, civility was encouraged, and individuals were respected; and
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