Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from William Kernan’s organization
Sep 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Western Oregon University Board of Trustees Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several operational and strategic initiatives. Key topics included a presentation regarding fostering success for students from foster care backgrounds, prison education programs, and institutional support for Hispanic Serving Institution initiatives. The President provided an update on the state of the university, highlighting enrollment growth and demographic statistics. The discussion also addressed House Bill 4124, current workforce agreements, successful fundraising efforts, and grant renewals for TRIO programs. Additional agenda items included updates on athletic participation rates, alumni engagement, and upcoming community events.
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Western Oregon University Board of Trustees: Finance & Administration Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several financial and operational topics, including the acceptance of the FY 2026 Management Report and a review of the FY 2027 Preliminary Budget. The committee ratified the capital construction submission for the Performing Arts Renewal project and reviewed the committee charter. Additional updates were provided on the University Budget Advisory Committee, University Technology Advisory Committee, campus cybersecurity, capital project status, and institutional investment performance.
Jun 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Western Oregon University Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting
The board reviewed and accepted the FY26 management report, which provides fiscal updates on the Education and General Fund, Auxiliary Enterprises, and other service operations. The board discussed the ratification of a capital construction project proposal for the Performing Arts Renewal to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. Additionally, updates to the Board Statement on Board Committees were reviewed, clarifying the role of the Executive, Governance, and Trusteeship Committee as the internal audit committee.
Jun 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Western Oregon University Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board meeting included presentations on student success programs like Willamette Promise and updates from various stakeholder groups, including student, faculty, and staff leadership, as well as classified union representatives. The Board approved the consent agenda, the DEIAC Charter, the FY 2027 Preliminary Budget, and EGTC charter revisions. Additionally, the Board reappointed Trustee Fasana as Board Chair, renewed the appointment of Dr. Jesse Peters as university president for a five-year term, and formally honored a retiring vice president for student affairs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
