Board of Trustees Study Session and Meeting Monday, September 10, 2018 The Boardroom (W305A) 5 pm to 7:30 pm AGENDA

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1 Board of Trustees Study Session and Meeting Monday, September 10, 2018 The Boardroom (W305A) 5 pm to 7:30 pm Study Session 5 pm AGENDA Strategic Plan Dr. Amy Morrison Goings, Cathy Copeland, Grayson Court Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30 pm Roll Call Bruce Reid Consent Calendar: Approval of Agenda Minutes, June 4, 2018 Bruce Reid 1 General Discussion Public Comments: Individuals may sign in for public comment, limited to 3 minutes each 1 Introduction of New Employees Bruce Reid Dr. Amy Morrison Goings Reports Administration President Board Chair Trustee Activity Update Associated Student Government Classified Staff Faculty Representative Executive Cabinet Dr. Amy Morrison Goings Bruce Reid Darrell Mitsunaga Trustees Sloane Hunt Judy Mattson Jim Howe Public comment is limited to matters which are not of a quasi-judicial nature. No more than six speakers may address the Board on any one subject. If there are both proponents and opponents of a matter who wish to speak, only the first three persons speaking in favor of the matter and the first three persons speaking in opposition of the matter may address the Board.

2 Annual Financial Report Monthly Financial Summary July Bill Thomas 4 5 Action Items Call Executive Session The Board of Trustees may convene to an Executive Session to discuss matters covered under RCW , which may include: 1. To evaluate the performance of a public employee(s) 2. To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation matters 3. To discuss and consider real estate acquisition 4. To plan or adopt the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or review the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress. Action from the Executive Session may be taken in Regular Session, if necessary, as a result of items discussed in the Executive Session. Action Items Discussed in Executive Session Items for Future Discussion Adjournment Lake Washington Institute of Technology will schedule meetings in locations that are free of mobility barriers, and interpreters for deaf individuals and Braille or taped information for blind individuals can be provided when adequate notice is given to the Office of the President,

3 Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, June 4, 2018 Study Session 1:00 pm Meeting 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Study Session: Dr. Ruby Hayden, Vice President of Student Services, and Cathy Copeland, Director Research and Grants, presented the Student Diversity Report and a Commencement update. Presentation appended to these minutes. The meeting was called to order at 1:34 pm. Roll Call Board of Trustees: Mr. Bruce Reid, Chair Mr. Darrell Mitsunaga, Vice-Chair Dr. Lynette Jones Ms. Laura Wildfong Mr. Derek Edwards (AAG) LWTech Faculty and Staff: Cathy Copeland Dr. Amy Morrison Goings Dr. Ruby Hayden Jim Howe Andrea Olson Meena Park Leslie Shattuck Elisabeth Sorensen Elliot Stern Bill Thomas Deana Wilisch Demetra Biros Casey Brodeur Grayson Court Doug Emory Frances Humphries Jayne Heyde Judy Mattson Tisha Miller Amanda Pelly Jamilyn Penn Guests: There were no guests in attendance. Introduction of New Employees: Demetra Biros, Director Workforce Development, introduced two new employees: Casey Brodeur, Program Assistant II, Workforce Development; and Tisha Miller, Coordinator, BFET/WorkFirst. Consent Calendar: The calendar that included the April 30, 2018 meeting minutes was approved by consent. Public Comment: There was no public comment. Reports President: President Morrison Goings reported that: Dean Mike Potter and Melissa Curtis worked to secure additional funding for the Aerospace High Demand 1000 FTES Redistribution. Their proposal for additional funding support was approved at $504,000 to grow by 63 FTEs. Attended the Phi Thea Kappa President s and Dean s List Reception on May 1 st. Attended the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) Full Conn Tech Conference on May 8 th along with Dr. Suzy Ames and some of our colleagues to meet with some of the industry representatives to identify the skills necessary for graduates of the BAS in Software Development programs. Attended the LWTech Foundation Scholarship Reception on May 9 th to recognize students who have received scholarships from the Foundation over the past year, as well as introduce them to their

4 LWTech Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 4, 2018 Page 2 donors. A highlight of the event was recognizing the contributions of Elling and Barbara Halvorson and Trustee Emeritus status was granted to Elling Halvorson. The Plant Sale this year was the largest sale we ever had. Very well attended. Thank you, Laura Wildfong, for your tireless contributions to this event. On May 31-June 1, attended WACTC meeting where the Capital Budget Queue was voted on; our design budget is in the #10 position. This is Dr. Morrison Goings 3 rd year as a chair on the Strategic Visioning Committee where they spent time looking at systemic professional development. Looking ahead for what s next for WELA and CTC as both are experiencing significant leadership transitions. Dr. Morrison Goings turned down the committee chair appointment for next year, primarily because she wants to build rapport with the 21 new Presidents (out of 37). Highlight in May: Traveled to Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls campus, to celebrate the investiture of their well-regarded new president, Dr. Nagi Naganathan. Met OIT Board members, Chair and Vice-Chair. Welcomed the Kirkland Chamber to campus on May 22 nd for a networking lunch. Met with potential donors Ben and Nancy Remak. On June 4 th Elisabeth Sorensen and the LWTech Foundation hosted RealNetworks for a Grants site visit. We have applied for a grant that, if awarded, would fund Supplemental Instruction for students enrolled in key STEM courses that are part of the Engineering Transfer and Computer Science Transfer degree programs. The grant team met with me, Dr. Elliot Stern, Elisabeth Sorensen, Dean Sally Heilstedt, and Jeff Troy. Board Chair: Chair Reid reported that: He attended the ACT meeting May 10 th -11 th ; Twenty-one colleges were represented. He attended the Legislative Action Committee Session He met with Dr. Morrison Goings to discuss the final agenda and planning for the June 4 th Board of Trustees meeting. The President of Shoreline Community College approached Dr. Morrison Goings to request the SCC Trustees attend one of LWTech s upcoming Board of Trustees meetings for observation. It was agreed that Dr. Morrison Goings will offer the October and November meeting dates to Shoreline Community College for this purpose. Trustee Activity Update: None Foundation Liaison Update: The Annual Scholarship Reception was well-attended, and as always, well-run. Honoring of the Halvorsons was a particular highlight. The Annual Plant Sale brought in over $24,000 net profit for the Foundation. LWTech Foundation is a finalist for the $10,000 RealNetworks grant. Baccalaureate in Nursing - $420,000 out of $500,000 goal. We are still meeting with prospective donors through the summer and feel confident we will achieve our goal. Save the Date October 30th we will host the Bright Futures Benefit Breakfast. Written Reports (submitted with the meeting packets): Classified Staff: Judy Mattson Faculty Representation: Federation President Jim Howe Associated Student Government (ASG): President Amanda Pelly Monthly Financial Summary: Vice President of Administrative Services Bill Thomas

5 LWTech Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 4, 2018 Page 3 There were no questions from the Trustees. ITEM 1006: Trustee Wildfong made a motion to approve Item Vice-Chair Mitsunaga seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. ITEM 1008: Trustee Jones made a motion to approve Item Vice-Chair Mitsunaga seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. ITEM 1009: Vice-Chair Mitsunaga made a motion to approve Item Trustee Wildfong seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. ITEM 1010: Trustee Jones made a motion to approve Item Trustee Wildfong seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. ITEM 1011: Chair Reed made a motion to approve Item Trustee Jones seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. ITEM 1012: Trustee Wildfong made a motion to approve Item Vice-Chair Mitsunaga seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. ITEM 1013: Vice-Chair Mitsunaga made a motion to approve Item Trustee Jones seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Chair Reid called an Executive Session into order at 2:45 pm. The meeting reconvened at 3:09 pm. No action was taken during the Executive Session. Item 1014: Trustee Jones made a motion to approve Item Trustee Wildfong seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Chair Reid discussed a Trustees Letter to the College Community. The Board is in consensus and agreement to sending this letter to the college community. Chair Reid adjourned the meeting at 3:15 pm Respectfully submitted, Deana Wilisch Interim Executive Assistant to the President

6 Associated Student Government Board of Trustees Report September 2018 Updates: It s that time of the year again! ASG and Campus Life has transitioned in student leadership. Though former team members will be missed, the new student leadership team (ASG Executive Board, Campus Life, and RISE Center) are excited, passionate, and dedicated to creating a legacy for this year s student body. To onboard this new staff, Lions that Lead Fall Training began September 4; new and returning staff alike are looking forward to developing transferable skills that will impact their Leadership here at LWTech. Events and Activities: 8/14 Who Said Free Ice Cream? We Did! (Ice Cream Social) Distributed a wide variety of ice cream and treats to over 175 students. There was an excellent show of student support and involvement. Students voted on what type of future events they would like to see on campus. 8/23 Hopelink Meeting and Gift Card Shopping Sloane Hunt (ASG President) and Ellienn Shouse (Vice President), traveled to the Kirkland Hopelink office to establish a partnership for the DEN project. This exciting opportunity will help address the food scarcity on our campus. By providing a consistently stocked D.E.N we will be able to better serve students. Following the meeting, the team utilized $ on a variety of quick meals and snacks at Fred Meyers. Pictured: Cathy He, new Front Desk Specialist in Student Programs, serving ice cream during the event to Heather Lowry (Veteran and Veteran s Club President) and her son. Pictured: Ellienn Shouse (Vice President) with Sloane Hunt (President) outside of Fred Meyer with their grocery haul. 8/29 AFT and ASG Meeting Met with the AFT leaders to learn about similar, legislative interests. Work will be developed during fall quarter. 9/5-7 Student Leadership Conference All student leaders participated in a two and half day conference, learning about leadership, team building, and diversity and equity. Summer Quarter Goals The ASG Team has been busy establishing a foundation for future quarters by initiating communication with the student body, effectively connecting students with our social media, and expanding the D.E.N through creative approaches. Student Clubs Student clubs remain a strong part of creating student involvement. 8 clubs chartered and 2 held events; The International Club hosted an Ice Cream Social event for the campus. They had an optional donation box of $1 to raise funds for the club. Students enjoyed interacting with the club and each other. The Veteran s Club hosted a pizza party for students to celebrate the successful end of another quarter. The clubs chartered are; International Club, Dental Hygiene, Veteran s, International Student Association, Student Human Resources Management, Quilts in Common, Dental Hygiene 2019, Dental Hygiene Upcoming Events September: 19 New Student Orientation & Welcome Welcome Back Booth 26 ASG Day October: 10 Level Yourself Up! Welcome Back Block Party and Club Fair 25 Get Ready for Advising Day 26 Family Movie Night (Christopher Robin) 29 Get Ready for Advising Day 31 Creepy Costume Carnival

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