May 2024
CWU TRUSTEES QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING AGENDA May 16-17, 2024
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024
Location: Wellington Event Center
10:00-10:10
Business meeting begins – Call to order (Jeff Hensler)
10:10-10:30
President’s Report
10:30-11:00
Work Session
11:00-11:25
Enrollment and Budget Update
11:25-11:45
2025-27 Biennium Budget Requests
12:00-1:00 Lunch No business conducted.
1:15-1:30
Provost’s Report
1:30-1:50
Cybersecurity Update
1:50-2:15
Basic Needs Presentation
2:30-3:00
Wildcat Pantry Tour – No business will be conducted
3:15
Meeting reconvenes
3:15-4:00
High Impact Practices Presentation
4:00
Expected Adjournment of the Regular Meeting
4:15-5:00 Executive Session As allowed by RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i)(i)
5:00 Expected Adjournment of the Executive Session No further business will be conducted following the executive session.
6:00
Board Dinner at University House (Trustees, Melissa Nelson, Jim and Sasha Wohlpart)
No business will be conducted.
May 7, 2024
CWU Trustees Agenda for May 16-17, 2024
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024
Location: Wellington Event Center
9:00
Call to Order (Erin Black)
9:00-9:15
Action Agenda
9:15-10:15
Faculty Research Presentation
10:15-11:00
HACU Professional Development & USHLI Presentation
11:00
Expected Adjournment
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Central Washington University Board of Trustees May 16, 2024
ACTION – Approval of the minutes of the regular meetings of February 15-16, 2024.
We recommend the following motion:
The Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the minutes of the regular meetings of February 15-16, 2024.
Submitted:
Dania Cochran Secretary to the Board
Approved for Submittal to the Board:
Jim Wohlpart President
Board of Trustees Minutes Board Meeting Wellington Event Center February 15-16, 2024 FEBRUARY 15, 2024 BOARD WORK SESSION Trustees Present: Erin Black, Chair (via Zoom) Jeff Hensler, Vice Chair Jeff Charbonneau Gladys Gillis Zabrina Jenkins (via Zoom)
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Sasha Mitchell Robert Nellams Staff to the Board: Jim Wohlpart, President Dania Cochran, Board Secretary and Executive Liaison for the President’s Office Joel Klucking, Board Treasurer and Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Andrew Morse, Chief of Staff & Interim Vice President for University Relations Melissa Nelson, Assistant Attorney General (via Zoom) Kim Dawson, Executive Assistant to the President/Board of Trustees Executive Faculty & Staff: Lucinda Carnell, Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Kurt Kirstein, Interim Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Margaret Ortega, Vice President for Student Engagement and Success Staci Sleigh-Layman, Associate Vice President of Human Resources Since Chair Black participated via Zoom, Vice Chair, Jeff Hensler, convened the board meeting at 10:01 a.m. Approval of Agenda Motion 24-01: Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University approve the agenda of the meetings of February 15-16, 2024. Ms. Jenkins seconded the motion, which the board unanimously approved.
Approval of Minutes Motion 24-02: Ms. Jenkins moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University approve the minutes from the meetings of October 19-20, 2023. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Official Communications Since our last meeting, the board has received two communications, which are included in the briefing materials: • Email from Masa Equitas Global, dated December 4, 2023, regarding Starbucks. • Email from Neyda Flores, Washington State Auditor’s Office, dated February 7, 2024, regarding CWU’s upcoming financial audits. Public Comment No one signed up for public comment. President’s Report President Wohlpart gave an overview of the meeting topics for the next two days. He reported that after a national search led by a diverse search committee representing membership of the university community, Dr. Patrick Pease, Associate Provost at University of Northern Iowa, was selected as CWU’s next Provost. He will start April 16, 2024. The Vice President for Equity and Belonging & Senior Diversity Officer search is underway. The search committee held six virtual interviews and will bring three to four candidates to campus in late February and early March 2024. President Wohlpart then reported on some wonderful things happening at CWU and in the community: • Nick Zentner – 2023 Geological Society of America Public Service Award. • CWU and Kittitas County partnered to expand mental health services to support local youth. • Johan Correa, CWU Track and Field, placed 17 th in the 10K NCAA Championship. • CWU Volleyball made their 11 th straight appearance at the NCAA Tournament. • Tanner Volk, CWU Football Safety, won the 2023 Cliff Harris Award. • CWU hosted Washington’s largest Environmental and Climate Justice Coalition in November. • On the international stage, Susan Kaspari, Andrea Eklund, and Sasha Wohlpart will be presenting at the 2024 Earth Charter Conference in April. President Wohlpart will deliver the keynote address. • CWU partnered with Yakima Rotary to bring Raymond Santana, from the Exonerated Five to campus on February 1. President Wohlpart, Andrew Morse, and Alethia Miller attended AASCU On the Hill meetings in Washington, DC, February 6-7, 2024. They were able to meet with Congresswoman Kim Schrier, Senator Cantwell and staff, and staff from Senator Murray’s office, to tell the story of CWU. Folks were impressed with the work CWU is doing to provide access and opportunities for students.
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CWU held its second Wildcat Preview Day on February 10. Approximately 445 students attended and 23 were admitted on the spot. Many students also confirmed their admissions. Trustee Charbonneau gave “kudos” to the university for a great day. He attended with his son. Enrollment and Budget Update Senior Vice President Klucking gave a high-level review of the budget and enrollment six months into the fiscal year. The lower overall enrollment is affecting tuition and fee revenues, but some of our cost containment measures are helping to offset lower revenue generation. Regarding enrollment, we are up in applications, admits, and confirmations from this time last year. The FAFSA rollout is affecting first generation and low-income students the most. Staff are doing everything they can to reach out to incoming and continuing students to assist with the process. All institutions are facing this issue, so we are not alone. On a good note, Winter 24 student term to term “melt” is returning to its historical norm. SVP Klucking added that a housing and dining rate increase is on the action agenda on Friday. This increase represents a balanced approach to offset financial difficulties due to decreased enrollment and rising costs while preserving balances in accordance with debt coverage/bond covenants, and to maintain affordability for students. This proposal does not address ongoing financial challenges due to aging infrastructure and compounded deferred maintenance. Student stakeholders as well as shared governance campus stakeholders were consulted with no major concerns. A three percent increase in summer session tuition is also being proposed on Friday. The fee is consistent with the academic year rate increases and will help offset the instructional cost of living increases and limit the impacts to summer session net profits. In addition, two mandatory fee increases are being proposed for summer session: a summer recreation fee that supports the operations and maintenance of the Recreation Center and contributes to the annual debt service related to the SURC; and an increase to the existing Orientation Fee. In Fall 2021, the fee was temporarily modified, coming out of the pandemic and we are planning to re-instate the Orientation fee with this cycle of orientations with an increase to the fee from $200 to $225. SVP Klucking gave an update on CWU’s FY24 supplemental operating request. We had three funding initiatives: College in the High School, student basic needs, and CWU Police/Teamsters contract. On the capital side, we requested a secondary geothermal module, Science Building carbon reduction, and emergency power backup. The next Washington Revenue Forecast is February 20. This will help inform operating and capital decisions. Research Presentation Dr. Amy Claridge, Professor and Program Coordinator of Child Development & Family Science, and Director of the Family Resource Center, presented to the Board on Parental Mental Health and Child Wellbeing: The Role of Relationship and Policy Contexts in the Transition to Parenthood. Dr. Claridge’s study of maternal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic found that 56.1% of participants indicated symptoms associated with clinical depression at one or more of the waves, which included prenatal (third trimester), early postpartum (8 weeks), and late postpartum (12-30 months). Some of the stressors included: being pregnant during a pandemic, shifting hospital policies and prenatal care, fear of viral exposure, lack of support, isolation, and feelings of missing out on first time mom experiences.
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The first few months is particularly important for a child’s growth, so getting help for someone with post-partum depression is key. The reality is many pregnant women still lack access to high quality, continuous care and the services and support they need through the entire process from pregnancy to postpartum stages. Policy changes in health care are needed to ensure that expecting families have what they need. During her upcoming sabbatical, Dr. Claridge will be collaborating with Tampere University in Finland on experiences of U.S. and Finnish first-time parents. This will include risk and protective factors that predict mental health and relationship outcomes, and subjective experiences of the transition to parenthood and perceptions of the role of formal and informal supports.
The morning session adjourned at 11:47 a.m.
Trustees had lunch with exempt and classified staff leaders in Sue Dining. No business was conducted.
Vice Chair Hensler reconvened the board work session at 1:15 p.m.
Strategic Plan Update Jason Jones, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning, gave an update on the Strategic Plan. He reported that President Wohlpart has assembled a 12-person team from across the CWU community. This team is charged with developing accountability metrics and five-year goals that the board will consider in the future. To date, the team has focused on the first goal for student success: Ensure equitable access to higher education, enhance student engagement and success, and improve retention and graduation rates. The board will begin receiving an annual report that provides five years of actual data and five years of goals for each KPI metric. Strategic Planning will be the focus of this year’s July Planning Retreat. New Degree Program Proposals Kurt Kirstein, Interim Provost, explained that the addition of a Master of Applied Science Degree type is included in Friday’s action agenda. He added that the Master of Applied Science (MAS) degree is a graduate-level academic qualification that typically focuses on the application of scientific principles and theories to solve practical problems. The MAS degree is commonly associated with engineering and technology disciplines, but it can also be found in other fields such as applied sciences, health sciences, and environmental sciences. The MAS provides students with a graduate credential while focusing more time on practical, professional skill development. Given CWU’s status as a teaching institution that produces job ready candidates, the MAS degree would be a good option for many of our graduate programs that now require a thesis. Rather than writing a thesis, students in an MAS program will complete projects where they utilize the material that they have covered in their program to solve practical problems in their field. The expanded focus on the development of professional skills aligns with the institution’s focus on high impact practices (HIPs).
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In addition, there is a MAS in Cultural and Environmental Resource Management degree on Friday’s action agenda. The Cultural and Environmental Resource Management (CERM) Master’s Program, which was established in 1983, is housed within the Anthropology and Geography departments in the College of the Sciences. This highly regarded program has graduated over 350 students who have gone onto successful careers in resource management, and many have pursued higher-level academic degrees. The existing Master of Science (MS) degree is a 60-credit, thesis-based degree that includes core courses and research credits. There are a sizable number of students who are interested in the professional skills that the CERM program provides but are not interested in completing a thesis or spending two years in a master’s program. For this group of students, a Master of Applied Science (MAS) program in CERM is being proposed. The MAS option can be completed in under a year, and it culminates with a practical project intended to address real-world problems in the field. Students who want to go onto doctoral study will still have the MS option but those who are seeking the practical professional skills offered by the CERM program can choose the MAS option. Adding the MAS option makes the program much more accessible by a larger collection of students, leading to expected program growth. High Impact Practices Presentation Dr. Yurim Lee, Assistant Professor, Economics, and Landen Hashimura, Economics and Public Policy student, presented to the Board on the Student Price Index. Since January of 2021, students have developed a price index to measure the cost of living for college students in Ellensburg. It has been a unique opportunity for students to engage in economic research with faculty and present their findings at professional venues. Dr. Lee explained that her motivation for the project was trying to make the topic more relatable to students and showing them that economic research is interesting. A student expenditure survey was conducted campus wide using Qualtrics. Over 700 responses were received. Expenses were divided into categories and prices for items were collected monthly. Students participate in cleaning and analyzing economic and survey data, revising surveys, writing up monthly reports, and presenting results at various professional venues. As a High Impact Practice, the project has helped students gain invaluable experience and skills to be used after graduation. Mr. Hashimura added that being a part of this project helped him form meaningful relationships with faculty and other students. He gained real skills in his field and feels like he is better prepared for real world experiences. Dr. Lee hopes that the SPI project can serve as a blueprint for High Impact Practices for other universities. Health and Safety Promotion Laura Brant, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and John MacArthur, Director, Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX, presented to the Board on Health and Safety Promotion at CWU. Ms. Brant explained that in the Office of Civil Rights Compliance their approach is person-centered, they provide an equitable response and process, they are trauma-informed rather than victim or survivor centered, they are private, and they practice compassionate compliance. Ms. Brant went over the definitions for Title IX, Title VII, sexual misconduct, and sex or gender-based harassment or discrimination. She added that trauma-informed response includes transparency. Making sure folks understand their rights, options, and resources that are available to them is especially important. Consistent communication, whether written or verbal, is key throughout the process. The university has many supportive measures available to complainants and respondents. Some of these include: referrals to confidential resources (counseling, medical services), housing adjustments (emergency
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moves, etc.), academic adjustments (class schedule changes, excused absences, etc.), employment adjustments (work schedule changes/placement, excused absences, etc.), safety and transportation, and restrictive measures (no contact order, campus area restriction, trespass, etc.). Mr. MacArthur summarized current compliance education and prevention efforts on campus. Incoming students currently take a training on Bystander Intervention and Sexual Violence Prevention. Employees are required to take Treating People with Dignity and Respect and they may also take Responsible Employee Training, which includes an introductory course, an advanced course, and some special topic sessions. He added that Central seeks to foster a community of caring and belonging – one way we commit to that is by having CWU employees assist anyone who discloses an experience with sexual violence. Mr. MacArthur explained that in the future they hope to expand prevention to other types of protected class discrimination through training and education. The public portion of the Board meeting adjourned at 3:17 p.m. Vice Chair Hensler explained that the Board will move into executive session at 3:30 p.m. for 30 minutes and that no action will be taken following the executive session. The public portion of the meeting concluded for the day. Executive Session Briefing Vice Chair Hensler convened the Executive Session at 3:30 p.m. and announced that the session was expected to last approximately 30 minutes. The meeting room was cleared, other than board members, Melissa Nelson/Assistant Attorney General, and designated executive leadership team members. The purpose of the executive session was to discuss pending litigation as allowed by RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i)(i). The executive session ended at 4:00 p.m. and no action was taken following the executive session.
The Board Executive Session adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Trustees and President and Mrs. Wohlpart attended a social dinner at the University House from 6:00-8:00 p.m. No business was conducted.
FEBRUARY 16, 2024 BOARD BUSINESS MEETING Trustees Present: Erin Black, Chair Jeff Hensler, Vice Chair Jeff Charbonneau (via Zoom) Ray Conner (via Zoom) Gladys Gillis Zabrina Jenkins (via Zoom)
Sasha Mitchell Robert Nellams
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Staff to the Board: Jim Wohlpart, President Dania Cochran, Board Secretary and Executive Liaison for the President’s Office Joel Klucking, Board Treasurer and Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Andrew Morse, Chief of Staff & Interim Vice President for University Relations Melissa Nelson, Assistant Attorney General (via Zoom) Kim Dawson, Executive Assistant to the President/Board of Trustees Executive Faculty & Staff: Lucinda Carnell, Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Paul Elstone, Vice President for University Advancement Kurt Kirstein, Interim Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Margaret Ortega, Vice President for Student Engagement and Success Staci Sleigh-Layman, Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Chair Black convened the board meeting at 9:01 a.m.
Community Relations & Economic Development Dania Cochran, Executive Liaison in the President’s Office, and Andrew Morse, Chief of Staff, and Interim Vice President for University Relations, presented to the board on Community Relations and Economic Development. Dr. Morse began by explaining that in alignment with our Strategic Plan, engagement is Core Value 1. Our goals under engagement include: • Goal 1: Amplify and elevate the university’s relationship with local and regional communities. • Goal 2: Partner with businesses, nonprofits, governmental agencies, tribal agencies, and other entities, as well as with individuals, to increase opportunities for students. CWU has begun planting seeds, which started with building authentic, sustaining relationships. We have been listening and have identified shared approaches based on community need and are connecting these needs with expertise. Our adaptive challenges are our need to work more closely with our community partners and more regularly for a strategic direction. We have tremendous potential in our valley and in our region. Expanding economic and workforce opportunities in Central Washington is underway. It targets a region that includes Kittitas, Grant, Douglas, Chelan, and Yakima counties. The leaders are building a vision and strategy to become a Tech and Innovation Hub in Central Washington. Impacting the region impacts CWU. Dr. Cochran summarized community relations work that has been happening since 2022. CWU has taken a more thoughtful approach to how we show up in the community and support our friends in the city and county. CWU is shifting the narrative of the town/gown relationship. We have many CWU employees on boards and committees for the City and County. We have been making intentional connections off campus for internships, practicums, and project experiences for students. In addition, we are creating opportunities to invite the community on to campus.
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Business & Community Services Andrew Morse, Chief of Staff, and Interim Vice President for University Relations, introduced Rob Ogburn, Executive Director of Business and Community Services (BCS). He presented to the Board on the BCS Concept. BCS addresses central WA and statewide gaps working at a local level with communities, governments, and potential/existing businesses for: • Sustainable community and economic development. • Global and regional industry envisioning and strategic participation. • Business formation and competitive growth in national/international markets. Mr. Ogburn explained that the guiding principle in this work is being “stewards of place.” Showing up and being small is a way we can create meaningful community-defined outcomes. BCS organization in years one and two includes: • Industry 4.0 Center/Hogue, which includes training and tech commercialization will focus on Workforce development pathways, programs, & training. • IDEA Central, Innovation, Development, Economic Analysis includes applied research, data analysis and reports, community strategies development, and an innovation committee. • Center for Entrepreneurship includes training, workshops, and services for K-12, two-year colleges, and small/medium businesses. Mr. Ogburn reported that a BCS Advisory Council will be appointed to leverage BCS presence in CWU service communities to inform and explore expanded CWU presence and impact. Kittitas County Economic Development Plan VP Morse introduced Heidi Cerniwey, City Manager, City of Ellensburg, Kelle Vandenberg, Arts & Economic Development Manager, City of Ellensburg, and Cory Wright, County Commissioner, who were invited to update the Board on the Kittitas County Economic Development Plan. Cory Wright began by complimenting the trustees on the hire of President Wohlpart and the team he has brought together. He then explained that we had a Port of Kittitas County for about 20 years, Circa 1970s. He added that not much has changed in 50 years in terms of economic growth. There were similar challenges and similar solutions: • Large region, with proximity to urban areas • Manufacturing recruitment in key industries • Partnership with CWSC for technical research, workforce development, and support of emerging markets • Limited resources • Need for collaboration. In mid-2021, the City and County came together and participated in creating the Kittitas County Economic Development Strategic Plan. That engagement included interviews and round table discussions, a 24-member steering committee, and various workshops that led the group through discovery, opportunity, and ultimately, defined a strategic plan. The university was a big part of this. The Kittitas County Economic Development Strategic Plan was adopted in February 2023.
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Kelle Vandenberg discussed the five economic development goals they are focusing on. The framework includes collaboration, economic resilience, balanced growth, community investment, and preservation. Currently, they are heavily focused on collaboration, which is necessary for implementation of the plan. Heidi Cerniwey described the implementation process as moving from paper to pavement. Building the plan took a shared vision, and implementation of that plan will take the courage and commitment to work together. She added that economic development is everyone’s job. Next steps include: • Establishing an Implementation Team • Identifying organizational lanes and single point of coordination • Defining communication best practices and tools • Reviewing goals/tasks/allocate resources/designate team to task. • Letting the teams do their work. VP Morse thanked the City and County for their support. He added that the Kittitas County Conference of Governments approved a resolution on February 7, 2024, in which CWU was endorsed to assist with developing an implementation monitoring process and governance structure for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Trustee Nellams commented that in the eight years he has been a CWU trustee he has never had a presentation where the city, County, and Central have shown so much collaboration. He commended the group on their partnership. ACTION AGENDA Approval of Consent Agenda The formal recognition for our faculty and staff is contained in our consent agenda. Motion 24-03: Ms. Gillis moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the consent actions items submitted February 16, 2024. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Housing & Dining Rate Increase Motion 24-04: Mr. Hensler moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the proposed Housing and Dining maximum rate increase, not to exceed three percent in the aggregate, for fiscal year 2025. Ms. Gillis seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Summer Session Budget Motion 24-05: Mr. Nellams moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the Summer Session 2024 rate increase of three percent for all student categories. Mr. Hensler seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Mandatory Fee Increases: Summer Recreation Fee & Orientation Fee • Providing consistent reporting, meetings, and accountability BOT Discussion of CWU & Community Economic Development Motion 24-06: Mr. Nellams moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the Summer Recreation Center Fee increase of $15 for the 9-week session
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($117) and $10 for the 6-week session ($78) to match the academic fee amount, and a $25 increase to the Orientation Fee for incoming students ($225). Ms. Gillis seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Addition of the Master of Applied Science (MAS) Degree Type Motion 24-07: Ms. Gillis moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby endorses the recommendation of the Faculty Senate (Motion No. 23-15) and approves the addition of the Master of Applied Science degree type. Mr. Nellams seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of MAS in Cultural and Environmental Resource Management Motion 24-08: Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby endorses the recommendation of the Faculty Senate (Motion No. 23-19) and approves the addition of the MAS in Cultural and Environmental Resource Management. Mr. Hensler seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
The next meeting of the board will be May 16-17, 2024, in Ellensburg.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Dania Cochran, Secretary to the
Erin Black, Chair
CWU Board of Trustees
CWU Board of Trustees
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Central Washington University Board of Trustees May 16, 2024 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Board Communication Report The Board acknowledges receipt of the following communications:
1. Email from Neyda Flores, Washington State Auditor’s Office, February 14, 2024, regarding CWU’s financial audit entrance conference. 2. Email from Joey Lawrence, The Barreled Surf Park, March 11, 2024, regarding possible opportunities. 3. Email from Neyda Flores, Washington State Auditor’s Office, March 12, 2024, regarding CWU’s financial audit exit interview. 4. Email from Neyda Flores, Washington State Auditor’s Office, March 20, 2024, regarding CWU’s financial audit exit conference.
Submitted:
Dania Cochran Secretary to the Board
Approved for Submittal to the Board:
Jim Wohlpart President
TO: CC:
CWU Trustees
Dania Cochran Kim Dawson DATE: February 14, 2024
Dear Board of Trustees,
We recently held an entrance conference on February 14, 2024. The attached document was discussed in detail with those in attendance, which included CFO/VP Finance & Administration Joel Klucking, Patrick Stanton, Chris Huss, Trent Bucy, Krista Houghton, Heather Harrel, Lacy Lamkins and Akiko Kaneshige. Part of the purpose of the conference is to ensure members of the governing body are aware of the audit process and have an opportunity to discuss any areas of concern. Since you were not able to attend the conference, we would like you to know that we always welcome any opportunity to discuss the audit with you. At the conclusion of our audit, we will invite you to attend our exit conference where we will share the results of the audit. This is another opportunity for you to hear directly from us what we found and to ask any questions you may have about the audit process or results. We look forward to working with you and your staff. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email or phone.
Neyda Flores Assistant State Auditor, Office of the Washington State Auditor (509) 517-5621 | www.sao.wa.gov Find helpful tools for local governments: Resource Library.
TO: CWU Trustees DATE: March 11, 2024
Hello CWU Board of Trustees,
My name is Joey Lawrence and I am the man behind bringing a world-class surf facility to Central Washington. Yep, you read that right, a surf park. Our facility, The Barreled Surf Park, will be powered by the premiere technology on the planet, The WaveGarden Cove. While we took a good hard look at Ellensburg, ultimately opted for Yakima for the drop in wind. Because of the proximity to Central, we're hoping it might be seen as a potential draw to the University to help with recruitment - heck, we could even sponsor a CWU surf team! Currently, we're in the second of three capital raises and looking for successful people with ties to Central Washington. A mentor recommended reaching out to the local institutions Board of Trustees, so here I am! I was hoping for the chance to present to any interested member to see if they can help brainstorm so folks that could be interested in shifting the landscape of outdoor recreation in our state.
Sincerely,
Joey Lawrence
www.surfbarreled.com
TO: CC:
CWU Trustees Dania Cochran Kimberly Dawson
DATE: March 12, 2024 To the Board of Trustees,
We have completed our financial audit of the Central Washington University and Central Washington University System for the fiscal year 2023 and wanted to share our preliminary results with you. We are inviting you to attend an exit conference with your staff that we have scheduled for 2:30PMon March 20, 2024 using Teams. To attend the meeting, please contact Patrick Stanton or Chris Huss for the meeting link. We believe participation at the exit conference by you and others charged with the management and governance of the University is an essential part of our audit process. It gives you an opportunity to hear our conclusions and discuss with us the resolution of any audit issues. Please note that if a quorum of Board of Trustee members attend the exit conference, the University is responsible for ensuring requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act are met. If you have any questions or matters that you would like to discuss with us before the exit conference, feel free to contact me via email or phone.
Neyda Flores Assistant State Auditor, Office of the Washington State Auditor (509) 517-5621 | www.sao.wa.gov Find helpful tools for local governments: Resource Library.
TO: CC:
CWU Trustees
Dania Cochran Kim Dawson DATE: March 20, 2024
Dear Board of Trustees,
We are pleased to notify you regarding the conclusion of our Financial Statement audit for University-Wide and System of Central Washington University for fiscal year 2023.
An exit conference was held on March 20, 2024 to discuss the results of our audit. The attached items were discussed in detail with those in attendance, which included board member Gladys Gillis, board member Ray Conner, Joel Klucking CFO and various staff members of the University. We also took the opportunity to extend our appreciation to your staff for their cooperation and assistance during the course of the audit. We are always available to discuss the results of our audit in further detail at your convenience. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Neyda Flores Assistant State Auditor, Office of the Washington State Auditor (509) 517-5621 | www.sao.wa.gov Find helpful tools for local governments: Resource Library.
Wildcats Rising President Jim Wohlpart May 16, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting
Finance & Enrollment Update
Board of Trustees May 16, 2024 Joel Klucking CFO/SVP for Finance & Administration
Board of Trustees Government Relations Update May 16, 2024
Cybersecurity Update
Brian Holley Director of Information Security/CISO May 2024
Serving CWU through Basic Needs & Wildcat Pantry
Brady Smith, Wildcat Pantry Coordinator Andrea Guillen, Basic Needs Resource Coordinator
Teacher Academy Partnership Model Strengthening and Diversifying the Educator Pipeline by Centering Belonging, Connections, and Experiences
Introductions
Eric Hougan, Ph.D. Associate Professor | School of Education | College of Education and Professional Studies Abner Ramos Navarro Lead CWU Teacher Academy Ambassador | Undergraduate in Education Linzay Jaime CWU Teacher Academy Ambassador | Undergraduate in Education Vinessa Hubbard CWU Teacher Academy Ambassador | Undergraduate in Education
CWU TRUSTEES QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING AGENDA May 17, 2024
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024
Location: Wellington Event Center
9:00
Call to Order (Erin Black)
9:05-9:15
Action Agenda
9:15-10:15
Faculty Research Presentation
10:15-11:00
HACU Professional Development & USHLI Presentation
11:00
Expected Adjournment
May 7, 2024
Central Washington University Board of Trustees May 17, 2024
ACTION – Approval of Consent Agenda The attached consent action/report and list are submitted by the divisions of Academic Affairs, Finance and Administration, Student Engagement and Success, and the President.
We recommend the following motion:
The Board of Trustees approves the consent action items submitted May 17, 2024. Submitted:
Joel Klucking, Vice President Finance and Administration
Patrick Pease Provost/Executive Vice President Academic Affairs
Andrew Morse Chief of Staff & Int. VP, University Relations
Margaret Ortega, Vice President Student Engagement and Success
Approved for Submittal to the Board:
Jim Wohlpart President
CONSENT ACTION/REPORT LIST May 17, 2024 CONSENT PERSONNEL ACTIONS Distinguished Service Recognition Name Title
Department
Effective
# Years 23+ yrs.
Allen, Karen Lovell, Bill
Exec. Asst to the VP Construction Project Coordinator 3
University Relations June 1, 2024
Capital Planning & Projects
Feb 21, 2024 35+ yrs.
Faculty Emeritus Status Name
Rank
Department
Effective
# Years
Benson, Kelly
Professor
Curriculum, Supervision, & Educational Leadership
June 16, 2024
15 yrs., 8 mos.
Bergman, Ethan Ehoff, Clemense
Professor
Health Sciences
June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024 March 16, 2024
37 yrs., 8 mos.
Assoc. Professor Accounting
11 yrs.
Gee, David Lillquist, Karl
Professor Professor Professor Professor Professor
Health Sciences Geography Management Health Sciences
43 yrs., 5 mos. 28 yrs., 8 mos. 35 yrs., 5 mos. 24 yrs., 5 mos.
Martell, Kathryn Nethery, Vincent Pichardo, Nelson
September 16, 2024 13 yrs.
Sociology
Reappointment to Third Probationary Year Name Department Chung, Jiyoun Music Im, Kyung Hee (Kate) Art Karns, Keith Music Lamartine, Nicole Music Unal, Ali English Wheeler, Kendra Music Zuckerman, David Economics Reappointment to Fifth Probationary Year Name Department Feagin, T. Andre Music Hancock, Brent Mathematics Lee, Yurim Economics Myers, Gary Sociology Nelson-Ichido, Josh Communication Oppelt, Sarah Biology
Petrites, Taralynn
World Languages Law and Justice
Toto, Sara
Upretee, Sahadeb
Mathematics
Reappointment to Sixth Probationary Year Name Department Ahn, Seokhoon Communication Reappointment to Seventh Probationary Year Name Department Oh, Jae Young
Finance & Supply Chain Management
CONSENT PERSONNEL REPORTS Phased Retirements Name Rank
Department Economics
Effective
Ghosh, Koushik
Professor
Fall 2024 – Spring 2026
Central Washington University Board of Trustees May 17, 2024 ACTION – Distinguished Faculty Awards
Since 1977, CWU has honored excellence in faculty teaching, service, and research or creative expression. The recognition, the highest honor for faculty at CWU, is embedded in the Faculty Code (Section III), which establishes awards for Distinguished Faculty and for Non-Tenure Track Faculty. Distinguished Faculty Awards are reserved for individuals who have, at a minimum, served for six years and have worked at least 135 WLU. The awardees are nominated by the Faculty Senate, which may choose not to make an award in any given category. Nominations are authorized by the Board of Trustees. Recipients of the annual Distinguished Faculty Awards in teaching, scholarship, and service receive a one-time $2,500 stipend. Distinguished Teaching Awards are given for teaching excellence, as demonstrated by breadth and depth of knowledge; clarity in methodology and organization of materials, and effective methods of presentation; continued scholarship and integration of scholarship into course work; assistance to students in understanding the value and relevance of the subject matter and course materials, both within the discipline and in a broader context. Following are this year’s nominees. Susan Rivera, Distinguished Non-Tenure Track Faculty for Teaching, Department of Information Technology and Management. Dr. Susan B. Rivera is a Senior Lecturer in the Information Technology and Management department. Dr. Rivera joined the department in 2014 and has since then demonstrated her deep commitment to Central Washington University, the ITM department, and, most importantly, to the students under her direction and guidance. She has taught thirteen courses in the ITM department, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. As a Lecturer she was given high levels of responsibility within the department, leading to the creation and development of new courses, and the improvement of existing ones. She taught and mentored over 80 students during this time and her quarterly evaluations (SEOIs) provided ample evidence that the technologically innovative, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment, which formed the basis of her teaching approach, was very much appreciated by her students. Although space and time do not allow for a complete list of her many accomplishments since she began teaching at CWU, the following will provide an illustration of her achievements as a CWU instructor. In 2019 Dr. Rivera attained the rank of Senior Lecturer and since then has continued her work in support of her students and the department. She applied and received the PI –VentureWell E-Team Phase I grant ($5K for students only) and is currently applying for Phase II ($20K for students only) funding. This "Ecophone" endeavor was a collaborative effort with students from ITAM, ETSC, and the College of Business all contributing to its success. Appointed by the Provost, she led the newly formed Sustainable Living Learning Community (SLLC) (AY 2022-2023), successfully proposed, and promulgated, the NOVEL Sustainability IT minor, as well as a new course, Applied Sustainable IT, which was first offered in Winter
2022. She has created and developed courses on sustainability, and is a CWU Sustainability Council member, collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to create and implement sustainability initiatives. She is a member of the ITAM Curriculum Committee, where she actively works to improve course and program assessments online. She participates in Community Outreach with local high schools, to raise Sustainable IT awareness, demonstrate project-based teaching, and, hopefully, attract new students to CWU. In addition to the course development and her work on behalf of her students and the ITM department, Dr. Rivera has authored and co-authored a total of twenty-four publications and two patents and has participated twenty-six presentations. The new courses she created reflect the diversity of the students she teaches: her course designs have been developed to include online, in-class, distance education, FlexIT, and hybrid modalities. As evidenced by her students' comments regarding their interaction with her as an instructor and mentor, she is present and responsive to their questions and requests for help and clarification. Her commitment to students includes advising, mentoring, and participating in conferences as either a mentor or as a co-presenter (WOHESC and SOURCE). In summary, Dr. Rivera's impressive contribution to CWU students, faculty, and staff cannot be understated. Her work as an instructor and a valuable colleague at CWU amply demonstrates an essential feature of her personal teaching philosophy: to model life-long learning and its attributes in her professionalism, curiosity, self-assessment, and problem solving. Her research, past and present, course creativity and design, participation beyond the expectations of the university as an institution, and her dedication to providing the best possible learning environment for her students epitomize the qualities of a Distinguished Faculty Award recipient. Lori Sheeran, Distinguished Faculty, Teaching, Department of Anthropology & Museum Studies. Dr. Lori Sheeran is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology. Since 2003, Dr. Sheeran has been an integral part of Central, teaching 17 distinct courses in anthropology, primate behavior, and primate ecology. These courses span from introductory to graduate levels. Her teaching prowess has garnered praise from students, who found her classes to be exceptionally well-organized and enjoyable. Dr. Sheeran’s positive energy permeates the classroom, and her genuine love for teaching enhances the overall experience. Students particularly appreciated the class discussions she facilitated, where diverse voices, lively exchanges, and fresh insights made every session memorable. The course content truly came alive through engaging presentations delivered by each student. This aspect of her teaching resonated with all students, creating a vibrant and enriching learning environment. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Sheeran has actively involved numerous undergraduate and graduate students in her research endeavors. She has chaired or co-chaired 43 master’s thesis committees and served on 58 others at Central. She co-authored 23 peer-reviewed articles with 29 students and collaborated on 61 professional presentations with 51 students. Many of her advisees excel in grant writing, with 27 receiving intramural awards and three securing extramural awards from prestigious institutions such as the National Science Foundation, the Rufford Foundation, and the Duke Lemur Center. The impact of Dr. Sheeran’s academic mentorship has gone beyond students’ lives at Central. At least twelve of her former advisees have enrolled in Ph.D. programs, and five of them have earned their doctorate degrees. Many others contribute to the field by working in zoos, sanctuaries, and research facilities focused on primate care. Dr. Sheeran’s dedication has altered the life trajectories of countless individuals, positioning them for success in both the competitive workforce and higher education.
Dr. Sheeran’s commitment extends well beyond the confines of teaching and research. As the principal investigator of a $230,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health, she championed the cause of 12 minority students transitioning from Yakima Valley College to Central. This transformative initiative ensured that these aspiring scholars received tuition waivers and travel support, granting them equitable access to quality education. Dr. Sheeran’s unwavering dedication exemplifies the spirit of inclusion and opportunity. In summary, Dr. Sheeran has guided students toward success in academia and beyond. This Distinguished Teaching Award celebrates her holistic approach to student success—a blend of expertise, motivation, encouragement, and compassion. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes endeavors that contribute to the welfare of individuals, professional organizations, university groups, the community at large, or the university. Following is this year’s nominee. Tanjian Liang, Distinguished Faculty, Service, Department of Sport & Movement Studies. Dr. Liang is a Professor of Physical Education and School Health (PESH). After earning his PhD at the University of Northern Colorado in 2015, he arrived at CWU in 2017. Since then, Dr. Liang has continually engaged in broad and significant forms of service for the university, the community, and his field. His on-campus service has been extraordinary, ranging from departmental efforts as a West-E Content Specialist to college-level endeavors on numerous search committees to an impressive number and range of university level contributions. These include serving as coordinator of two education delegations to China, chairing the CWU edTPA Executive Committee , serving on the CWU West-B Test Policy Committee and service on numerous committees in the School of Education including the Program Curriculum Committee (co-chair), the Disposition and Professionalism Policy Committee and the Executive Committee . Professor Liang’s contribution has been especially strong in the areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); with service on the Equity Scorecard Steering Committee , the Antiracism Faculty and Staff Development Leadership Group , and the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism Committee . In recognition of his contributions in these areas, in 2021 he was honored as a CWU University Fellow for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity. In addition to his many on campus efforts in support of DEI, Professor Liang has also been working in the Ellensburg community, including service on the Ellensburg School District Capital/Bond Projects Committee, and coordinating activities on BIPOC and Equity and Belonging issues. Professor Liang’s professional service to his field is also impressively strong. He is a member of the Standards, Approval, and Review Committee of the WA Professional Education Standards Board, which determines accreditation standards for Washington schools, and serves as a reviewer for both the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and Professional Preparation Council of the Society of Health and Physical Educators. He is also extremely active as a journal and conference reviewer for the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and the SHAPE America: Teaching and Learning Section . He also has been an editorial board member of the Journal of International Education and Practice and since 2022 has served as Associate Editor.
Dr. Liang’s activities demonstrate his deep dedication to serving the needs of the CWU and Ellensburg communities, his own field of Education and the larger, essential goals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. CWU is proud to name him Distinguished Professor in Service for academic year 2023/2024. The Distinguished Faculty of Scholarship/Artistic Accomplishment Award recognizes scholarly or scientific investigation or inquiry, conducted to advance the state of knowledge of the discipline. Artistic accomplishment is defined as the composition, creation, production, or other significant and/or innovative contribution to an artistic event. Maya Zeller, Distinguished Faculty, Research/Artistic Accomplishment, Department of English Maya Jewell Zeller is an Associate Professor in the Department of English. Since arriving at CWU in 2016, Professor Zeller's artistic achievements include a Prize-winning poetry collection and authoring and co- authoring two textbooks (with another under contract). Professor Zeller has 20 publications in anthologies, three more forthcoming works, and 11 years of published works in journals. She is also frequently invited to readings across the region. Reviews of her works note that "whether through the magic of words or the evocative nature of the watercolors, (her work) is a kind of transmutation" and conclude that "Delightfully weird, her words carry a certain distinctness: sharp, wild, and unashamed, often taking on the vulnerability of the body, particularly that of the woman or the child." Professor Zeller also completed a book tour in 2023. Professor Zeller's artistic achievements blend into her scholarship, with work ranging from her poetry collection Out take/ glove box (winner of the New American Poetry Prize for 2022) to her anthology Evergreen: Grim Tales & Fables from the Pacific Northwest , to her co-authored textbook Advanced Poetry Writing: A Writer's Guide and Anthology. As evidenced by student support letters, Professor Zeller accomplishments as a poet help to guide her students towards academic and creative success. Her peer recommendations, from numerous significant poetry professionals from across the US, note her quirkiness and brilliance, including her innovation of adding PowerPoint presentations to her readings to show how she drew images from the poems to create "outtakes". Professor Zeller is a valuable and productive creative force at CWU, and this award celebrates her endless love of writing and poetry and the degree to which that poetry has inspired her students and been recognized by her field. We recommend the following motion: The Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves appointment of the 2024 Distinguished Faculty Recipients. Submitted: Approved for Submittal to the Board:
Dania Cochran Secretary to the Board
A. James Wohlpart President
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