Erika Bockmann

Walla Walla Community College's Mid-Cycle Report details progress on its strategic plan, which focuses on enhancing institutional effectiveness and student success. Key priorities include promoting student access and achievement, closing equity gaps, and strengthening programmatic assessment through a faculty-led, course-embedded GRAPL framework. The report emphasizes data-informed decision-making, transparent reporting of student achievement indicators, and continuous quality improvement through processes like STEPS, all aimed at cultivating thriving rural communities and ensuring institutional stability.

The agenda for this special board meeting included discussions on Budget Scenarios and Strategic Direction. A period for Public Comment was also scheduled.

This document is an in-depth institutional structure report for Walla Walla Community College, providing insights into employee perceptions of the institution's structure. It examines critical components including mission, leadership, structural organization, decision-making, and communication. The report aims to utilize the gathered data to assess and enhance these processes, thereby strengthening the institution's ability to navigate challenges and improve student success outcomes.

The meeting included a Study Session focused on 'Running Start at WWCC: High School Students, Community Partnerships, and Institutional Impact.' The main Board Meeting agenda featured discussions on the President's Report, Student Government Association Activity Report, Faculty Senate Report, and AFT Report. Key items for action or discussion included the Interim Winter Quarter Enrollment Report and the First Read of the 2026-2027 Tuition Schedules and Student Program Fees, as well as a review of Board Policy 1390. Personnel updates and financial reports were also covered as consent agenda items.

The meeting included announcements and a discussion of upcoming winter events, specifically Popcorn Days, a Mario Kart Tournament, and Paint Night. Agenda items also covered planning calendar review and officer reports. The Executive Vice President reported on work concerning the Board of Trustees report outline and social media updates. The Vice President of Communications noted work on the R-125A model for presentation to visiting high school students. The meeting was adjourned shortly after it was called to order.