called WildcatsConnect. Approximately 1450 alumni have opted in, so far. It is a place for alumni, students, and friends to connect to learn more about career services, mentorships, projects, and events. VP Elstone then gave some background on why a campaign is important. A campaign can bring the university community together for long-term engagement and support. It also elevates the profile and reputation of CWU and builds a culture of philanthropy across all stakeholder groups. We are three years into a campaign and are in the quiet phase of a six to eight-year timeline. Summaries of types of gifts, revenue to the CWU Foundation, total assets by fiscal year, and endowment growth were shared with the group. The CWU Foundation is making a difference for students offering opportunities with scholarships, the Wildcat Promise, engagement with the Wildcat Pantry, and experiences with study abroad programs. University Advancement has embarked on some new strategies. They have an integrated approach with alumni engagement, new thoughts on campaign leadership committees, and new staff models to focus on mid-level donors/pipeline development/broader initiatives. Chair Black explained that the Board will move into executive session at 4:15 p.m. for 45 minutes and that no action will be taken following the executive session. The public portion of the meeting concluded for the day at 4:00 p.m. Executive Session Briefing Chair Black convened the Executive Session at 4:15 p.m. and announced that the session was expected to last approximately forty-five minutes. The meeting room was cleared, other than board members. The purpose of the executive session was to review the performance of a public employee, as allowed by RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g). The executive session ended at 5:00 p.m., and no action was taken following the executive session. Present:
Erin Black, Board Chair Jeff Hensler, Vice Chair Jeff Charbonneau, Trustee Gladys Gillis, Trustee Zabrina Jenkins, Trustee Robert Nellams, Trustee
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Board members, Executive Leadership Team members, and faculty and staff attended a social reception at Hotel Windrow, Ellensburg, WA. No business was conducted.
JULY 26, 2024 EXECUTIVE SESSION
The board convened in executive session at 9:00 a.m. for forty-five minutes for the purpose of reviewing the performance of a public employee, per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g). Executive session ended at 9:44 a.m.
11 Board of Trustees Minutes July 25-26, 2024
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