Bridget Guiza

The board reviewed financial reports, including the April 2026 Profit & Loss statement and monthly bank statements. Two grant proposals from the American Indian College Fund were approved: a community grant totaling $60,000 and a curriculum development grant totaling $125,000. Additionally, the board reviewed the April 2026 cabinet report and held a discussion regarding a potential college employee appreciation initiative.

The meeting focused on financial reports, including a review of profit and loss summaries and bank transactions. Key action items approved included large expenditures for student computers, the CanTrain budget, and proposed changes to student fees. The board also reviewed grant approval forms, received a Cabinet report, discussed campus SWOT analysis findings, and conducted an executive session regarding the presidential search.

This document is the Academic Catalog for White Earth Tribal and Community College. It provides comprehensive information on the institution's academic programming, including its Associate of Arts Degree and various certificate programs, detailing their learner outcomes and graduation requirements. The catalog also articulates the college's foundational mission, vision, purpose statements, and core values, which are deeply embedded in Anishinaabe culture and traditions. Furthermore, it outlines institutional and general education outcomes, highlighting alignment with the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum to foster academic excellence and facilitate students' educational progression.

The Board meeting covered staff updates, including internal advertisements for an Academic Chair position and the resignation of the Dean of Student Services. Key action items included the approval of financial reports such as the May Foundation Report and Check Register/P&L Statements, with subsequent work mentioned on the FY26 master budget. Pre-approvals for large expenditures were granted for instructional design course development/coaching not exceeding $37,000, library shelving replacement for $20,590, and the allocation of remaining Minnesota $1 Million Grant funds toward equipment purchases. A proposed new lease for Student Financial Services for a term of ten years (initial term plus extension option) was approved. The session included an Executive Session to discuss an HR Matter and the President's contract.

The meeting addressed several key agenda items. The Presidential Search was moved to executive session. Informational items included a review of Financials, specifically the Profit and Loss Summary, Monthly Bank Statements, and Grant Approval Forms without cost sharing, which included funding for OER, an Energy Audit Training program, and Art and Culture Cocurricular and Camps. Action items involved the approval of a large expenditure for PR- Oaksterdam, the creation of a new Information Technology Director position, the filling of the Adjunct Beginner Ojibweowin on-line position, and revisions to three WETCC Policies: Purchasing, Immunization, and Dress Code/Personal Hygiene. The TCU Futures Project was tabled pending further commitment details from BOT members. The Board also discussed adding a member to the bank signature card and plans for the AIHEC Legislative Summit.