WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY
AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
BOARD OF PRESIDENTS
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
July 26, 2013
Washington Athletic Club
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ron Langrell, Bates
Dave Rule, Bellevue
Patty McKeown, Bellingham
Terry Leas, Big Bend
Eric Murray, Cascadia
Jim Walton, Centralia
John Walstrum, Clover Park
Rich Cummins, Columbia Basin
Jean Hernandez, Edmonds
David Beyer, Everett
Ed Brewster, Grays Harbor
Eileen Ely, Green River
Jack Bermingham, Highline
Amy Goings, Lake Washington
Chris Bailey, Lower Columbia
David Mitchell, Olympic
Luke Robins, Peninsula
Michele Johnson, Pierce District
Denise Yochum, Pierce Fort Steilacoom
Marty Cavalluzzi, Pierce Puyallup
Steve Hanson, Renton
Paul Killpatrick, Seattle Central
Jill Wakefield, Seattle District
Daryl Campbell, Shoreline
Tom Keegan, Skagit Valley
Tim Stokes, South Puget Sound
Gary Oertli, South Seattle
Scott Morgan, Spokane
Jim Richardson, Wenatchee Valley
Kathi Hiyane-Brown, Whatcom
Linda Kaminski, Yakima Valley
SUBSTITUTES
Bill Belden for Bob Knight, Clark
Silvia Barajas for Pamela Transue, Tacoma
Davina Fogg for Steve VanAusdle, Walla Walla
MEMBERS ABSENT
Mark Mitsui, North Seattle
Christine Johnson, Spokane District
Janet Gullickson, Spokane Falls
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marty Brown, Executive Director, SBCTC
John Boesenberg, Deputy Exe Dir, HR, SBCTC
Denise Graham, Deputy Exec Dir, Finance, SBCTC
Mike Scroggins, Deputy Exec Dir, IT SBCTC
Jan Yoshiwara, Deputy Exec Dir, Ed, SBCTC
GUESTS and SBCTC STAFF
Shaunta Hyde, SBCTC vice chair
Dan Altmayer, TACTC president
Greg Bever, TACTC president-elect
Chris Johnson, Green River
Michelle Andreas, SBCTC
Wayne Doty, SBCTC
Kathy Goebel, SBCTC
Alison Grazzini Smith, SBCTC
Nick Lutes, SBCTC
Laura McDowell, SBCTC
Kim Tanaka, SBCTC
Julie Walter, SBCTC
CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME
Jill Wakefield, WACTC president, called the meeting to order at 8:20 a.m., welcomed those present and
asked for self-introductions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC approve the May 31, 2013 minutes without
corrections.
MOTION PASSED.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Ed Brewster presented the WACTC Treasurer’s Report with an ending balance of $64,869.49 as of July 23,
2013.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT – Jill Wakefield, WACTC president
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Allocations and Accountability Task Force
Ed Brewster will chair the Allocation and Accountability Task Force that will review the funding
allocation methodologies and accountability measures over the coming year. Presidents interested in
serving on the task force should contact Ed.
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Critical Issues Committee
Jack Bermingham will chair the Critical Issues Committee that will discuss faculty and staff
compensation. Presidents interested in serving on the committee should contact Jack.
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September Presidents Academy
Sandra Elman, president, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), will be invited
to the September 26, 2013 Presidents Academy to provide an update on the work of NWCCU, discuss
the accreditation process, and any other items of mutual interest.
CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT – Steve Hanson, chair
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2013-15 Capital Budget
o Allocations by College and District
o Legislative Concerns
o Off-budget Items
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OPERATING BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT – Jim Richardson, chair
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$18.5 million Institutional Funding Allocation
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC approve:
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The allocation of $18.5 million appropriated for Institutional Funding based on
the share of permanent state reductions included in the operating budget since
2011 (last three fiscal years).
Including an option for college districts to “opt out” of receiving their allocation
share by agreeing to a reduction in their state enrollment target equal in value
to the additional state funding they would have received. (Any enrollment
target FTEs (and associated funding) forgone by colleges choosing to exercise
this option will be pooled and redistributed to eligible college districts based on
projected demographic needs.)
Requesting a Special State Board Meeting, as soon as possible, to allocate the
funds.
MOTION PASSED.
LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORT – Jean Hernandez, chair
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Legislative Update
o 2013 End of Session Report
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Messaging Materials
o Interim Talking Points
o Veterans One-pager
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT – Michele Johnson, chair
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ctcLink Project Update
STRATEGIC VISIONING COMMITTEE REPORT – Rich Cummins for Christine Johnson, chair
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Competency-Based Degrees
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT – Kathi Hiyane-Brown, chair
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Applied Baccalaureate Degree Program Position Paper
At the July 2012 Retreat, WACTC discussed the role of community and technical colleges in
baccalaureate production for Washington and requested a system work group be formed to write a
position paper that addresses applied baccalaureate needs based upon workforce demand.
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The work group was asked to respond to the following related to applied baccalaureate degree
production as defined in statute:
o Recommend overarching goals of the CTC system in bachelor degree production.
o Develop guiding principles for determining degree programs amongst colleges including
preparedness of the college, cost of implementation and infrastructure development, demand.
o Recommend governance and approval structure to be approved by the State Board.
o Determine funding model and funding levels to build and sustain programs.
Jack Bermingham presented the position paper for consideration, reviewed the purpose, guiding
principles, work group’s analysis, and recommendations.
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC recognize the work groups work, accepts
the position paper as presented, directs the implementation of the
recommendations be part of the Educational Services Committee’s work plan, and
requests the Allocation and Accountability Task Force consider Recommendation 8
(The expansion of applied baccalaureate degree programs should be considered
when establishing system priorities and funding request to the legislature. New
program funding is critical to meet the projected demand and fulfill the target
graduation goal outlined in the position paper.) during their discussions.
MOTION PASSED.
TACTC REPORT – Dan Altmayer, TACTC president
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Upcoming Events
o TACTC Board of Directors’ Retreat, August 15-16, 2013, Cedarbrook Lodge
o TACTC Workshop “Measuring Up” Student Achievement Outcomes, October 2, 2013, Seattle
Convention Center
o ACCT Leadership Congress, October 2-5, 2013, Seattle Convention Center
STATE BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT – Marty Brown, executive director and Shaunta Hyde, SBCTC
vice chair
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Election of 2013-2014 Officers
o Beth Willis, chair
o Shaunta Hyde, vice chair
SBCTC Retreat, September 9-11, 2013, Suncadia Lodge
WorkFirst Cuts
Joint WACTC Executive Committee/Council of Presidents Meeting, September 4, 2013, Talaris
Conference Center
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the July 26, 2013 Board of Presidents meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
The next meeting will be September 26-27, 2013 at Clark College.
Minutes prepared by Julie Walter
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