Shared Equity and Belonging Leadership Committee Update AVP Cardenas explained that the work the group is doing is in direct response to CWU’s Vision and Mission. The aspiration is to build on the foundation of their equity and belonging work and infuse these efforts institutionally. During the Fall 2025 State of the University Address, nominations and self nominations were solicited from the campus community. The committee includes a strong mix of voices and is a great cross-section of our institution. Committee members have been asked to bring their authentic selves and to think beyond their own departments to consider what is best for the university as a whole. The hope is that members feel empowered to be open, to share their lived experiences and expertise and to engage in the broader productive conversations that will move our institution forward. AVP Delgado explained that the committee had their first meeting at the University House in December and discussed the charge. Everyone was given the opportunity to bring their perspective, to add, and to edit the charge document. The charge document has been finalized. A SharePoint site has been created so that all documents, updates about the work being done, and readings that the committee is engaged in are all available for the entire university community to review. The committee has been building community, learning how to work with each other, how to talk to each other, and building trust before engaging with the university community. In addition, they are emulating their work with the shared governance process. Their overarching goal is to develop a path forward to CWU where equity drives institutional decision-making, where students, staff, and faculty all feel a strong sense of belonging. Action Agenda Approval of Consent Agenda The formal recognition of our faculty and staff is contained in our consent agenda. Motion 26-08: Ms. Jenkins moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the consent action items submitted February 20, 2026. Mr. Nellams the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of University Seal Amendment Motion 26-09: Ms. Jenkins that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the amendment to CWU’s University Seal as presented. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Services and Activities Supplemental Funding Request – SURC Theatre Lighting Project Motion 26-10: Ms. Jenkins that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the supplemental funding request of $266,545 for the SURC Lighting Project. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Housing and Dining Rate Increase Motion 26-11: Ms. Jenkins moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the Housing and Dining maximum rate increase, not to exceed 2.75 percent in the aggregate, for fiscal year 2027. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Summer Session 2026 Tuition Rate Increase Motion 26-12: Ms. Jenkins moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the Summer Session 2026 rate increase of 3.3 percent for all student categories. Ms. Gillis seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
16 Board of Trustees Minutes February 19-20, 2026
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