Present: Ron Erickson, Chair Erin Black Ray Conner
Gary Epp Gladys Gillis Keith Thompson
Staff to the Board James L. Gaudino, President Joel Klucking, Treasurer to the Board, Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Alan Smith, Assistant Attorney General Kim Dawson, Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees Executive Faculty and Staff Andreas Bohman, Vice President for Operations Delores (Kandee) Cleary, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusivity Katherine Frank, Provost/Vice President for Academic and Student Life Kremiere Jackson, Vice President for Public Affairs Sharon O’Hare, Vice President for Enrollment Management Scott Wade, Vice President for University Relations Public Comment Chair Erickson reported that three people signed up for public comment:
• Alexa Shindruk , President of Central Environmental Club, addressed sustainability at CWU. • Anne Slippy, Aviation student, requested “the reconsideration of Professor Jason Underhill, and for his appointment for tenure.” • Dr. Cody Stoddard , Professor of Law and Justice and Past Faculty Senate Chair, who spoke about the hard work of our faculty and staff. CWU Police Department Personnel and Budget Capacity Vice President Andreas Bohman gave the board an overview of the CWU Police Department. CWU police are commissioned officers and attend the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s basic law enforcement academy. The annual UPPS budget is funded from two sources: state funding and parking revenue. In the FY20 budget, UPPS is currently allocated $89,046 for goods and services, of which $29,600 is available for basic equipment replacement, uniforms, training, memberships, certifications and academy fees for officers. Eliminating purchases of uniforms and basic equipment leaves approximately $9,900 for officers’ training, memberships, certifications and travel. The department does not have a vehicle replacement fund. In addition to operational challenges, the limited budget presents a challenge when recruiting officers for open positions. Despite shortfalls in funding and tragic events, the CWU police department is performing and managing very well. With strong support from students, staff, faculty, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), our law enforcement officers have shown extraordinary resiliency and an unwavering commitment to our campus community. The department intends to prioritize diversity hiring in order to better serve CWU’s very diverse student population. However, relying on parking revenue to fund safety services has not proven adequate or reliable. As well, it diverts funds away from badly needed parking improvements. The university should develop a steady and sustainable funding solution for this critical department.
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