Executive Faculty and Staff: Lucinda Carnell, Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Michelle DenBeste, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Andrea Eklund, Faculty Senate Chair Paul Elstone, Vice President for University Advancement Jonathon Henderson, Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning Margaret Ortega, Vice President for Student Engagement and Success Staci Sleigh-Layman, Associate Vice President, Human Resources Guests: Elvin Delgado, Associate Dean, College of the Sciences Tim Englund, Dean, College of the Sciences Kurt Kirsten, Associate Vice President, Office of the Provost Greg Lyman, Department Chair, Engineering Technology, Safety and Construction Mark Samples, Past Senate Chair & Professor, Department of Music Walter Szeliga, Department Chair, Geological Sciences Sydney Thompson, Dean, Libraries
Chair Nellams convened the board work session at 11:24 a.m.
The new student trustee, Sasha Mitchell, was introduced and welcomed. Ms. Mitchell is an English language and literature major minoring in law and justice. In addition, she is a member of the CWU softball team and works at the Wildcat Pantry. Approval of Agenda Motion 23-18: Ms. Gillis moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University approve the agenda of the meetings of July 20 and 21, 2023. Ms. Jenkins seconded the motion, which the board unanimously approved. Approval of Minutes Motion 23-19: Mr. Hensler moved that the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University approve the minutes from the meetings of May 18 and 19, 2023. Mr. Charbonneau seconded the motion. The motion was approved. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS The Board acknowledges receipt of the following communications: 1. Letter from Paul Francis, Executive Director, WA State Board for Community and Technical College, May 15, 2023, letter of concern regarding the AA degree at CWU. 2. Letter from Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction, May 17, 2023, in support of the Expansion of College in the High School into an associate degree model. 3. Letter from Trevor Greene, Superintendent of Yakima School District, May 17, 2023, in support for the expansion of College in the High School into an associate degree model. 4. Letter from Mary Andreotti Wood and Jane Andreotti Smedley, community members, May 30, 2023, regarding CWU tennis courts. 5. Letter from Cole Kanyer, Ellensburg High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, May 30, 2023, in response to the concerns about CWU tennis courts.
2 Board of Trustees Minutes July 20-21, 2023
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