WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY
AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
BOARD OF PRESIDENTS
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
February 22, 2013
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ron Langrell, Bates
David Rule, Bellevue
Patty McKeown, Bellingham
Terry Leas, Big Bend
Eric Murray, Cascadia
Jim Walton, Centralia
Bob Knight, Clark
John Walstrum, Clover Park
Rich Cummins, Columbia Basin
Jean Hernandez, Edmonds
David Beyer, Everett
Ed Brewster, Grays Harbor
Eileen Ely, Green River
Mark Mitsui, North Seattle
David Mitchell, Olympic
Luke Robins, Peninsula
Michele Johnson, Pierce District
Denise Yochum, Pierce Fort Steilacoom
Colette Pierce Burnette, Pierce Puyallup
Paul Killpatrick, Seattle Central
Jill Wakefield, Seattle District
Lee Lambert, Shoreline
Tom Keegan, Skagit Valley
Tim Stokes, South Puget Sound
Gary Oertli, South Seattle
Christine Johnson, Spokane District
Scott Morgan, Spokane
Pamela Transue, Tacoma
Steve VanAusdle, Walla Walla
Jim Richardson, Wenatchee Valley
Kathi Hiyane-Brown, Whatcom
Linda Kaminski, Yakima Valley
SUBSTITUTES
Jeff Wagnitz for Jack Bermingham, Highline
Andrea Olson for Sharon McGavick, Lake Washington
Lisa Matye Edwards for Chris Bailey, Lower Columbia
Dave Pelkey for Steve Hanson, Renton
MEMBERS ABSENT
Janet Gullickson, Spokane Falls
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Marty Brown, Executive Director, SBCTC
John Boesenberg, Deputy Exec 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
Tim Douglas, TACTC president
Marco Azurdia, NWAACC Executive Director
Shelley Bannish, Centralia, WELA
Michelle Andreas, SBCTC
Connie Broughton, SBCTC
Jim Crabbe, SBCTC
Wayne Doty, SBCTC
Nick Lutes, SBCTC
Laura McDowell, SBCTC
Kim Tanaka, SBCTC
Julie Walter, SBCTC
CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME
Tom Keegan, WACTC president, called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m., welcomed those present, and
asked for self-introductions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC approve the January 31, 2013 Minutes
without corrections.
MOTION PASSED.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Jill Wakefield presented the WACTC Treasurer’s Report with an ending balance of $45,965.40 as of
February 19, 2013.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT – Tom Keegan, WACTC president
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Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC)
Marco Azurdia, NWAACC Executive Director, reported on the following:
o Implementation of the President’s Cup to honor academic success of teams
o Code Proposal limiting the number of international and non-contiguous state student
athlete participation and age limits
o Possible fee increase
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC is comfortable with current NWAACC
rules regarding international and non-contiguous state student athletes and is
against putting quotas on any student based on any demographic, including
origin of birth, current residence, and age. Further, WACTC would like to focus
on compliance with the current rules rather than creating new ones. If
NWAACC believes there is a problem with recruiting violations, WACTC
suggests NWAACC consider means for defining and enforcing the “first contact”
rule and report to WACTC the results of the discussions and proposed actions, if
any.
MOTION PASSED.
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Accreditation Standards regarding
Financial Audit Statements
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Interstate Reciprocity Agreements regarding Distance Learning
February 22, 2013
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CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT – Bob Knight, chair
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HB 1736/SB 5736 (Zeiger/Bailey) – Concerning Higher Education Operating Efficiencies
o Streamlining Reporting Requirements
o Use of Electronic Signatures
o Interstate Reciprocity Agreements
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HB 1769/SB 5780 (Stonier/Baumgartner) – Creating Efficiencies for Institutions of Higher Education
o Increases the threshold for predesigns from $5 million to $10 million
o Increases the maximum value for minor work projects from $2 million to $5 million
o Authorizes colleges to use COPs without additional legislative approval
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Advocating for Funding the Prioritized Capital Request List
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC send a letter, signed by all presidents,
to the House Capital Budget and Senate Ways and Means Committees outlining
WACTC’s continuing support for maintaining the integrity of the CTC capital
project request list.
MOTION PASSED.
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SBCTC Minor Work Spending History
OPERATING BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT – Pamela Transue, chair
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2013-15 Budget Update
o Caseload Forecast – March 14, 2013
o Revenue Forecast – March 20, 2013
o Translating our 2013-15 Budget Request into Outcomes
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Tuition
LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORT – David Mitchell, chair
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Legislative Update
o Discussions with Legislators
o Bill Watch List
o March 21st Legislative Open House
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Messaging Update
February 22, 2013
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TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT – Michele Johnson, chair
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ctcLink Project Update
WACTC received a ctcLink Executive Briefing at Thursday’s Presidents’ Academy. The briefing
included discussions on Accomplishment of Key Milestones, Recognition and Thanks, Ciber’s
Commitment to Success, Project Timeline and Next Steps, Organizational Change Management, and
Quality Management.
MOTION:
It was moved and seconded that WACTC agrees to present a unified front as we
reinforce all 10 ctcLink guiding principles, with special focus on the second
principle. This principle emphasizes that the purchased software solution will
be implemented as delivered, with modifications limited to only those
mandated by state or federal statutory requirements.
o Configuration of the solution to meet system-wide needs will be
conducted through an interactive, dynamic and collaborative process
during the Global Solution – Business Process Alignment phase.
o The result will be a single solution for the CTC system that provides
streamlined, enhanced services for students and efficiencies systemwide.
o Configuring the system within delivered capabilities, with consistent
business processes across all colleges is critical for the success of the
project.
o Base changes to the delivered software solution are considered
modifications, which fall outside the scope of system-wide
configuration.
MOTION PASSED.
STRATEGIC VISIONING COMMITTEE REPORT – Rich Cummins, chair
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Competency-Based Degree Workshops
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Possible Committee Initiatives
o Develop model of what a virtual 21st century outcome-based college would look like
o Compensation model for all employee groups
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT – Mark Mitsui for Jack Bermingham, chair
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State Need Grant Study
February 22, 2013
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CRITICAL ISSUES COMMITTEE REPORT – Kathi Hiyane-Brown, chair
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Industry Critical Skills Gap Forums hosted by the Centers of Excellence and the Association of
Washington Business
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Preparation for Presidents’ Academy on Strategies to Align College Efforts with State and Regional
Economic Development Efforts
TACTC REPORT – Tim Douglas, TACTC president
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ACCT 2013 National Legislative Summit, February 11-14, 2013, Washington DC
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College Promise Coalition’s Regents and Trustees Day, March 25, 2013
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Trustee Confirmations
STATE BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT – Marty Brown, executive director
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Possible impacts of Federal Sequestration
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Washington Student Achievement Council’s (WSAC) Listening Tours
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the February 22, 2013 Board of Presidents meeting adjourned at
10:55 a.m. The next meeting will be March 21-22, 2013 at South Puget Sound Community College and
the State Board Office in Olympia.
Minutes prepared by Julie Walter
February 22, 2013
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