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Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Western Washington University Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes And Consent Agenda
The board meetings covered various university governance and operational topics. Key discussions and actions included honoring a student trustee and the women's rowing team, receiving reports from the university president, faculty senate, and associated students, and approving capital budget requests and ten-year plans. Additional approvals were granted for the annual state operating budget, intercollegiate athletics budget, services and activities fee allocations, and tuition rates. The board also ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the police guild and reviewed a design-build contract amendment for a major campus heating conversion project.
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Western Washington University Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The board conducted a work session to discuss strategic priorities regarding student access, success, and academic excellence. Discussions included reports from the Board Chair and the University President, including news of a major gift for an endowed Dean position. Committee reports were provided by the Finance, Audit, and Enterprise Risk Management Committee and the Academic Affairs and Student Success Committee, covering topics such as utility rate increases, enrollment management, and student mental health. Action items included the approval of a collective bargaining agreement with Western Academic Workers United, the 2027-2029 biennial operating budget request, a salary increase for the President, and the awarding of degrees for the summer quarter.
Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Western Washington University Board Of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees held an exempt session as authorized by RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). Additionally, the Board moved to approve the FY2028-FY2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Western Washington University Police Guild.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Western Washington University Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board discussed a variety of topics including the 2027-2029 capital budget request and ten-year capital plan, the 2026-2027 state operating budget, and the 2026-2027 intercollegiate athletics budget and multi-year plan. Other key agenda items involved the 2026-2027 services and activities fee allocation recommendations, presentations from the Faculty Senate and Associated Students, and reports from the Board's Finance, Audit, and Enterprise Risk Management and Academic Affairs and Student Success committees. Additionally, the Board recognized a departing trustee, congratulated the women's rowing team, and approved various fiscal and academic measures including tuition rates and degrees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
