Crystal Bowman

This three-year strategic plan outlines the Oregon SBDC Network's direction to better serve Oregon businesses. It focuses on ensuring equitable access to sustainable core services, enhancing business advising excellence through professional development and communication, and fulfilling an integral entrepreneurial ecosystem role by responding to small business needs, focusing on outcomes, and delivering consistent services. The plan aims to build Oregon's best businesses as a trusted provider of effective and innovative advising and training.

The meeting included a roll call and a welcome from the president. There was a discussion and amendment of the business meeting minutes from October 15, 2025, including requests for clarity on board policy 2011. The agenda was finalized, and a public comment period was held where a community member addressed the board regarding a position with the OSBA. College reports included an update on the OKAP and renovation project and a director's report from the Oregon Community College Association, covering legislative priorities, advocacy tools, federal advocacy, board development, and upcoming events.

This document outlines the framework for measuring student success, focusing on five key subobjectives. These include ensuring students feel welcomed, included, engaged, and supported; facilitating successful transitions into the institution; promoting the timely completion of college-level writing and math requirements in the first year; encouraging progress and persistence towards educational goals; and ultimately fostering overall academic success. The framework utilizes specific indicators and achievement thresholds to assess performance in each area.

The meeting included updates on the OCATT Renovation project, which is 60% complete, and discussions about managing the disposal of trees and logs, potentially reusing them with local schools and the Watershed Council. The board discussed a proposed revision to the College's mission statement and Board Policy 2210 regarding the election of officers. The board approved an exception to competitive procurement for the purchase of a TenStar mobile simulator and amendments to the Lease Crutcher Lewis contract for the OCATT Site Clearing and Earthwork Package and Priority HVAC work at all campuses.

The meeting included discussion of the OKAT renovation project, with updates on design completion and the start of phase one construction. There was also discussion regarding the approval of phase one construction costs and the HVAC system repairs and replacements. The board also reviewed the college president's report, which highlighted the groundbreaking ceremony, a visit to Lane Community College, and the inservice kickoff. The report also noted an increase in FTE and dual credit enrollment.