Northwest College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed the GEAR UP program, a federally funded grant initiative supporting student college readiness. The Residence Life Master Plan was reviewed, focusing on building maintenance, occupancy rates, and renovation priorities. A report on Big Horn Basin High School enrollment trends was presented, noting changes in college attendance and dual-enrollment participation. The board also reviewed several operational contracts, discussed policies regarding board communications, and began planning for the upcoming fall board retreat.
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Northwest College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board meeting featured a 'Mission Moment' highlighting the Livestock Judging and Wrestling teams. The discussion included a review of the college's fleet vehicle management and maintenance strategies, updates on enrollment marketing efforts, and information regarding dual and concurrent enrollment funding. The Foundation presented a report on the successful Giving Day campaign. Institutional research staff provided an overview of the fall enrollment report. The board confirmed the college's intent to participate in the Perkins V Program for the upcoming year and approved a schedule for the Spring Board Retreat. Furthermore, the board reviewed and approved fiscal year maintenance projects and authorized the allocation of technology reserve funds for critical server hardware replacement.
Feb 9, 2026·Board meeting
Northwest College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board discussed several operational and strategic items, including the Green Dot initiative and the status of surveys conducted by Hanover Research. A Completion and Transfer summary was reviewed to identify student success metrics, and the final report for the Student Center project confirmed it was completed under budget and debt-free. The board approved the designation of depositories, FY2027 mandatory student fees, residence hall and apartment rates, meal plan rates, and a new course/lab fee proposal. Additionally, the board decided to table the review of Policy 1400 regarding organizational structure for further discussion.
