Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Cherise Deanne Jackson’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board meeting covered a variety of institutional updates and action items. Key discussion topics included the college's involvement in the HLC Assessment Academy, progress on workforce training initiatives such as a new manufacturing academy and sheet metal fabrication courses, and the development of upcoming degree programs in sonography and nursing supported by state grants. The Board received reports on athletic success, marketing outreach efforts, and student intramural activities. Furthermore, the Board passed several motions, including the approval of student academic fees, the academic calendar, the college holiday calendar, the authorization to utilize reserves for deferred maintenance projects, and the adoption of resolutions regarding a special tax levy and the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds.
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The board meeting featured a public hearing regarding the draft budget. Key discussions included an enrollment report, updates on the PACE competency-based education program, and the restructuring of the student newspaper into a multimedia content creation team. Additionally, the board reviewed the 'Pioneer Territory' athletic recruitment expansion and the 'Blink' project, which aims to engage high school students through focus groups to improve the institution's recruitment and service strategies.
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget followed by a regular meeting. Key updates included enrollment and retention initiatives, the Trailblazer Territory recruitment project, and the launch of a new campus podcast. Action items included the approval of the 2026 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award, the fiscal year 2027 budget, the establishment of the Finish a Trailblazer and Stay a Trailblazer program funds, revisions to personnel policies regarding leave, and authorization for the President to utilize funds for main complex renovation overruns. The Board also reviewed various informational reports and entered into a closed session regarding personnel matters.
Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees Meeting
The board meeting primarily focused on the presentation of the tentative fiscal year 2027 budget, which aligns resources with strategic planning and institutional priorities. Key updates included discussions on grant opportunities for dual credit and healthcare education, as well as a grant from the Gates Foundation for AI-enabled advising. The board took action on resolutions regarding the reduction in force and honorable dismissal of staff for specific departments, and approved a settlement agreement and mutual release. Additionally, there were updates regarding capital projects and institutional improvements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
