Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jelanie Ellis’s organization
Aug 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees discussed several operational and strategic items. Students presented on their experiences, and consent agenda items including policy approvals were passed. Updates were provided regarding an upcoming golf outing and the Board retreat. Committee reports covered finance and audit statements, strategic growth, and the development of an institutional legacy project. A motion was passed to approve a new Board member. Additionally, the Board approved an RFQ for strategic outreach services. Various executive and operational reports were shared, including updates on apprenticeship programs, nursing partnerships, Ellucian project status, and workforce development enrollment statistics.
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The board discussed community development workforce programs, including initiatives like Z Space and home health care. Several policies were approved. Future planning included preparations for an upcoming annual retreat and a golf outing. Fundraising strategies, including potential location changes and event scheduling for a gala, were reviewed. Finance and audit reports were presented, covering monthly financial statements and the approval of a fully funded healthcare insurance plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Various committee reports and leadership updates were provided, highlighting student enrollment initiatives, IT infrastructure projects, workforce development training expansions, and collaboration efforts with local education centers.
Apr 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The board discussed and approved a series of policy updates, the 2026-2027 budget, and the Water Bear media contract. New member Alyce Busch was sworn in, and presentations were delivered on the dual enrollment program and various academic initiatives, including new certificate programs and an Emergency Services degree. Reports were provided on standing committee activities, including finance and audit, strategic growth, executive, and academic affairs, as well as updates from the President and various Vice Presidents regarding student support, financial aid, enrollment, software implementation, and workforce development initiatives.
Mar 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees held a meeting where they swore in a new member, Alyce Busch. The agenda included a presentation on the dual enrollment program and 'trails' for student success. The Board approved various policies, the 2026-2027 budget, which will utilize operating reserve funds to cover shortfalls, and a new media contract with Water Bear. Committee reports covered topics such as financial growth, the upcoming gala, President's performance review, conflict of interest forms, new academic programs including an Emergency Services Degree, and a mentor/mentee orientation outline. Executive reports provided updates on student support services, financial aid disbursements, enrollment numbers, software implementation, and various workforce development and industrial maintenance programs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
