What we learned through this process is that Central Washington University is moving in the right direction through elevating joint planning, communication, and transparency. However, we also realized that we may have different perspectives about shared governance at CWU and that we can learn to work together more closely to advance the university’s vision and mission. As a result, the traditional shared governance group has recommended hosting a broader conversation around shared governance that would involve all employee groups, students, and administrators. The purposes of this broader conversation would be twofold: (1) to develop our own common definition of shared governance and how it operates at CWU, and (2) to nurture a culture where we engage generatively through aligning our priorities. Members of the traditional shared governance group joined the Trustees to have a conversation around shared governance, including a conversation about the Association of Governing Board Director’s “Statement on Shared Governance” (2017). This conversation will set the stage for the broader conversation at the university during the next academic year. VALUES AND STRATEGIC PLAN CONVERSATION Over the course of the 2022-23 academic year, the university community has engaged in collaboratively and inclusively developing a set of core values and strategic plan that flows out of the vision and mission that were developed and approved last year. Through several iterative activities, the values and strategic plan goals and initiatives were narrowed to focus on ways in which we can bring our vision statement to life. For the final revisions to the draft document, our Shared Governance leadership from Faculty Senate, our Classified and Exempt Employees, and the ASCWU Board of Directors, along with the University Administrative Leadership Team (ELT plus deans, AVPs, and a few Executive Directors) and the Steering Committee met to workshop the draft Values and draft Strategic Plan that were developed as a result of our last outreach to the university community. Additionally, various offices with expertise in the areas included in our goals and initiatives were consulted on the goals and initiatives. Those offices include, for instance, our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; individuals who lead our sustainability efforts; offices involved in leading our work towards becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution; and our faculty union. The final review occurred on Friday, June 30. Drafts and communications have been shared on a regular basis through the Vision and Mission website. The final draft was shared with the Board of Trustees for their feedback and approval. Feedback from board members was very positive. They commended the administration and entire university community for the great work on this plan. The Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan Steering Committee members who were part of the process include: • Missy Davis, Classified Employee • Jessica Murillo-Rosales Davis, Alumni representing Graduate Students • Laura Dahlby Nicolai, Athletics • Sigrid Davison, Equity
• Wendy Iwaszuk, Alumni/Foundation Board Member • Elizabeth Brown, Academic Department Chair Council
4 Board of Trustees Minutes July 20-21, 2023
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