Richard Barley

This presentation by Dr. Marc Singer, a presidential candidate, outlines strategic priorities for Olympic College over the next five years. The plan focuses on four key investment categories: enrollment and retention, student success, fiscal health, and community engagement. Key initiatives include fostering strong partnerships with K-12 education, industry, government, and social service organizations; addressing student challenges such as academic preparedness, food insecurity, housing, mental health, transportation, and support for first-generation students; and investing in healthcare programs, technology infrastructure, and general education to develop critical human skills like reasoning, communication, diversity understanding, and civic engagement. The overarching goal is to reinforce the college's role as a vital public good, contributing to the economic and social well-being of the community by continuously evolving as a learning organization.

Olympic College's strategic plan focuses on workforce development responsive to local needs, creating a safe and welcoming environment, and closing institutional performance gaps. It aims to be student-ready, promote lifelong learning, and expand partnerships with regional institutions. The plan also emphasizes cultivating a culture of trust through transparency and responsible stewardship, while establishing a workforce ready to meet future student needs.

The meeting covered various topics including budget allocation discussions, updates on the amendment to code waiting, and the waiting for response. New committee members were appointed for Student Conduct and Hazing Prevention Committees. Reports from officers covered progress on the BOT report, gym memberships, inter-council communication, policy procedures, a strategic plan, and upcoming town halls. Other reports included details on events, online course impact, student senate meetings, and the release of a bi-quarterly newsletter. Discussions also included tree removal policies, survey reports, and the development of an SGOC canvas portal. Finally, reports covered the chartering process for clubs, collaboration with other campus groups, and work on a food pantry proposal.

The meeting covered key updates and decisions regarding various student initiatives. A 3k funding approval for food pantry supplies was granted, along with plans to secure additional donations. Discussions included gym membership options for Shelton students, and progress on the SGOC BOT report, which will include updates on events, a wayfinding app, gym memberships, student senate activities, the food pantry, and a student interest survey. Officer reports detailed work on student representation for tenure meetings, a student senate meeting, a fall newsletter, the student interest survey, a new student ID card system, club activities, and Friendsgiving preparations.

The meeting included discussion and approval of the club advisor handbook revisions, updates to the services and activities budget with across-the-board cuts, and officer reports covering various activities and initiatives. The budget required committee approval. Plans were made for the upcoming year, including officer transitions and recruitment.