Board of Trustees meeting Agenda | October 2019

Board of Trustees meeting Agenda | October 2019

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CWU QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING AGENDA Thursday, October 17, 2019 Ellensburg, WA

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST – Palace Café/323 N Main St 8:30-10:00 GENERATION ALPHA PANEL – Hal Holmes Center/201 Ruby St 10:15-12:00 WORK SESSION – Sid W. Morrison Board Room – Barge 412 2:00 Call to Order • Adoption of the Agenda • Adoption of the Minutes of the previous board meeting 2:15-3:00 Capital Briefing 3:00-4:00 Business & Finance • Enrollment • Budget/Housing & Dining Fee increase STUDENT ENGAGEMENT – University House 4:30-5:30

Central Washington University Board of Trustees October 17, 2019

INFORMATION – Community Engagement On the Morning of October 17, 2019, members of the President’s Cabinet will join trustees for a breakfast discussion of CWU’s role in the Ellensburg community. The purpose of the discussion is to help board members understand the degree to which CWU is contributing to the prosperity and quality of life of the community. As well, the board seeks to know how CWU can be more effective partners in the community. Community engagement is an essential part of CWU’s mission, which pledges to “produce research, scholarship, and creative expression in the public interest; and to serve as a resource to the region and the state through effective stewardship of university resources.” In fall 2018, the board directed the president to, “Prioritize public service and community engagement in each of the communities in which CWU has a physical location.” Community members at the breakfast will include: • Brett Wachsmith, Kittitas County Board of Commissioners, District 3 • Bruce Tabb, Mayor of the City of Ellensburg • Carolyn Honeycutt, Executive Director of CenterFuse (Ellensburg Business Development Authority) • Jinger Haberer, Superintendent of the Ellensburg School District • Julie Peterson, Chief Executive Officer, Kittitas Valley Hospital • Ken Wade, Chief of Ellensburg Police • Molly Jones, Executive Director of the Ellensburg Downtown Association • Monica Miller, Executive Director of Gallery One / Vice Chair Ellensburg Arts Commission • Peggy Morache, Executive Director of FISH Community Food Bank • Steve Townsend, Vice Chair of the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce & Managing Partner, Windrow hotel

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Approved for submittal:

James. L. Gaudino President

Linda Schactler Secretary to the Board

2018-2019 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW

With about 12,342 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students and more than 1,830 employees, CWU is a medium-sized university. However, its impact is large, especially in the state’s central region. And just as CWU gives the region a boost, the university’s ability to thrive depends on the success of and collaboration with the local community. The $113 million annual payroll for CWU’s educated workforce supports retail, food, housing, and entertainment businesses, particularly throughout central Washington. Student’s too, are a rich resource for local employers seeking innovative, energetic, and highly skilled employees. Business. Retailers in the Ellensburg area know that CWU employees, students, and guests generate more business throughout the year than any other single entity. Camps, conferences, and events hosted by CWU draw more than 50,000 people to restaurants, hotels, and retail businesses each year. CWU contracts for goods and services with small businesses throughout central Washington. From ice cream to fencing and concrete to print services, small businesses provide the materials and expertise essential to university operations. CWU partnerships are county-wide; in summer 2019 CWU provided housing for Suncadia’s summer workforce when none was available in the Cle Elum area. CWU partners with the Kittitas County Chamber on business development, including sponsorship of The Disney Institute, and Business to Community Stars, which helps understand local retailers how to appeal to half of their customer base – CWU students. Infrastructure. Partnerships with local government support economic development, and community infrastructure. The CWU physical plant eclipses all other facilities in Kittitas County. Its vast size and complexity make CWU a top utility customer for the City of Ellensburg and other providers, including the local fire department, for which CWU annual fees provide 80 percent of the fire suppression budget. CWU student fees also help fund the city’s free bus service, Central Transit. Public Safety. CWU’s Department of Police Services has mutual aid agreements with the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, the Ellensburg Police Department, the Cle Elum-Roslyn-South Cle Elum Police Department, and the Kittitas Police Department. CWU also works with the Washington State Patrol and supports federal law enforcement, and emergency fire, medical, and utility providers. CWU Police offer programs, activities, and events that educate the community and improve public safety. As a community member, CWU provides emergency support in times of crisis. When wildfires ravaged Kittitas County in 2013 and 2012, CWU moved quickly alongside local responders. The university opened residence and dining halls to displaced residents, firefighters, and Red Cross volunteers. CWU provided community meeting space, and storage for donations. CWU communications personnel worked side by side with state and federal response agencies to quickly publish accurate situation updates.

Research and community learning. CWU performs practical research and services of mutual benefit to students and to public and private organizations. A few examples of these projects are: • A major wildlife monitoring effort for the Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project, the largest-scale study of its kind ever conducted in the United States • An acoustical study of the Elks Ballroom for the developers of the Windrow Hotel project • Archaeological mitigation, monitoring and cultural resource services in Yakima, Kittitas, Chelan, and Grant counties • Assessing urban stream fish passage in Ellensburg • Evaluating irrigation strategies for sustainable water management of hay production in • Faculty from the College of the Sciences share their passions with local families during popular events such as Science is Central and Nature of Night. • Monitoring Yakama Nation riparian restoration sites • Public Affairs partners with the Dept. of Geological Sciences to bring “Nick on the Rocks” to Public Television audiences in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. • Studying the effects of wind on solar panels Artistic academic programs enrich the cultural life of the community and bring energy and rich talent to a vibrant local arts scene by working with organizations such as Jazz in the Valley and Gallery One. Employees and students participate in art walks, community choirs and theater productions. The university creates cultural enrichment with outstanding educational and entertaining offerings, such as: • Dance performances and several theater productions per year, more than 150 music recitals and concerts, and two-dozen art exhibits—the vast majority of which are free to attend. • The Museum of Culture and Environment features timely exhibits of regional significance. CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The CLCE provides CWU students with the opportunity to make a positive impact within their communities. From short-term volunteering to intense capstone service programs, individuals are encouraged to use their disciple-specific knowledge in order to address community-based social, political and environmental economic-justice issues. The CLCE currently has almost 80 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU’s) with organizations, throughout Washington State. In the Ellensburg area, these include Kittitas Valley Hospital, American Red Cross, Ellensburg Downtown Association, Habitat for Humanity, and the Yakima Humane Society. CLCE community engagement programming is rooted in theories that suggest that involvement in community service-learning programs supports student retention and completion, as well as fostering students' leadership development and positive social change.

CLCE 2018-2019 Community Engagement Profile

Student Volunteers

854

Student Volunteer Hours Served

5321

Total Activities/Events

214

Total Volunteer Position Opportunities

1958

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Follow-through Percentage Average Hours Per Individual

89.8%

6.23 2.29 2.72

Average Times Served Per Individual Average Hours Each Time Served

CWU SITES AND CENTERS In addition to the residential campus in Ellensburg, CWU serves students at six University Centers and at locations at Joint Base Lewis McChord and Sammamish. In each of these locations, CWU is an engaged community partner. Following are a few examples of activities through which CWU serves the community: JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD Supply Chain Management - Lean Six Sigma Institute CWU’s Supply Chain Management Institute (SCMI) in partnership with CWU Continuing Education delivered a unique, ten-week Lean Six Sigma (LSS) program to members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (160th SOAR) at Fort Lewis. The resulting program addressed the unique deployment demands of unit personnel while ensuring participants met rigorous requirements to be awarded LSS Green Belt certification from CWU. LYNNWOOD Snohomish County Business Solutions Consortium CWU is a member of the SCBSC, the objective of which is to empower Snohomish County businesses to drive a strong county economy, prepare a trained and agile workforce to meet the needs of growing businesses, and to be an advising group for local businesses. SAMMAMISH Veterans Education Town Hall Congresswoman Kim Schrier (district 8) was joined by representatives from veteran service organizations and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to share information on available benefits and services. Officials discussed issues facing the veteran community and ways that the federal government is working to better engage vets. Assistance was made available for those facing problems receiving VA benefits or other issues pertaining to working with other federal agencies. Washington State Justice presentation on Justice, Inclusion and Diversity CWU-Sammamish was proud to host a free community peace event featuring WA Supreme Court Justice Gonzalez. The Sammamish Rotary invited Justice Gonzalez to discuss justice, inclusion and diversity to local community members. Those in attendance all had the opportunity to meet the local organizations working to promote peace in their community. WENATCHEE Economic Development Panel and Town Hall An economic development conversation with congress representative Kim Schrier, CWU, K-12, Microsoft, GWATA, ESD, State board, business and industry partners on increasing workforce opportunities.

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Mariachi Northwest Festival CWU is a major sponsor of this event, which brings about 450 students from around the state — including Wenatchee, Eastmont and Chelan high schools — to Wenatchee to participate in Mariachi workshops. The festival also encourages students to pursue higher education. About $30,000 in scholarships are awarded, including $20,000 from Central Washington University. Women in STEM panel A women-in-technology panel on regional needs with Senator Patty Murray, CWU, K-12, Microsoft, GWATA, ESD, State board, business and industry partners on increasing workforce opportunities. YAKIMA Cinco De Mayo Celebration Celebrating Latino culture and heritage, this event was co-sponsored by CWU and CWU-Yakima as the largest cultural event in the Yakima Valley.

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Central Washington University Board of Trustees October 17, 2019 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Gen Alpha Discussion

In July the board, the board reviewed the university’s mission, vision, and values, discussing challenges coming to CWU over the next decade. Chief among these was the change in student demographics, and corresponding expectations and needs for teaching and learning. Ensuring CWU’s climate, teaching and support are relevant to these students will be essential to ensure the university’s sustainability. Though CWU always has needed to adapt and change to new generations, the focus now is on preparing for “Generation Alpha,” children born between 2011 and 2025. Gen Alpha is expected to be more diverse than any before, and also to experience most aspects of their lives through some technological interface: Many alphas will have a digital footprint before they even understand the term…Generation Alpha is the first group who will be immersed in technology their entire lives. These kids are also referred to as the Glass Generation as their glass-fronted devices will be their main medium of communication. 1 The Office of the President and the Faculty Senate have organized a panel of individuals who are well informed about the need to transition teaching and support methodologies for “Generation Alpha.” Faculty Senate Chair Walter Szeliga will moderate the panel, which will include the following individuals: • Bob Lupton, Chair, Department of Information Technology and Administrative Management The board also have been provided a book that delves deep into the subject of what to expect from the new generation. The College Dropout Scandal, by UC Berkeley professor David Kirp. He lays out specific examples of why students drop out and offers practical solutions with demonstrated success. Provost Franken has provided helpful suggestions for discussion topics inspired by this book: IMPROVING RESULTS – AREAS OF MAXIMUM IMPACT • Teaching and Learning • Advising • Campus Climate o Belonging and Growth Mindsets o Attitudinal Adjustments • Shift from “Developmental” to “Supplemental” Math and English • “Glidepaths” from high school to university; community college to university; from first quarter to diploma • >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28-29 Page 30-31 Page 32-33 Page 34-35 Page 36-37 Page 38-39 Page 40-41 Page 42-43 Page 44-45 Page 46-47 Page 48-49 Page 50-51 Page 52-53 Page 54-55 Page 56-57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86-87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110-111 Page 112-113 Page 114-115 Page 116-117 Page 118-119 Page 120-121 Page 122-123 Page 124-125 Page 126-127 Page 128-129 Page 130-131 Page 132 Page 133 Page 134 Page 135 Page 136 Page 137 Page 138 Page 139 Page 140 Page 141 Page 142 Page 143

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