Whatcom Community College

The meeting focuses on collaboration among chartered associations, including a review of the association council budget and available funds. Key discussion topics include planning for Orca Day, updates from the clubs and organizations fair, and establishing a voting procedure for the chair in the event of a tie. The council will also receive reports from various association representatives and the advisor.

The meeting included a budget report regarding active club allocations and funds for upcoming campus events. Various student associations provided reports on their activities, including event planning, meeting frequencies, and discussions regarding potential organizational transitions. Additionally, guidance was provided regarding university policies, meeting location requirements, and upcoming student organization fairs.

The meeting packet details several key items, including a consent agenda, tenure considerations, and an executive session regarding collective bargaining. Administrative reports cover the Institutional Sustainability Review process, legislative advocacy in Olympia, and updates on budget development and structural changes. Additional reports highlight student services initiatives, including advising framework revisions and academic success metrics, as well as capital projects and facility updates. The board also reviewed athletic programs, community engagement activities, and upcoming campus events.

The Board meeting commenced with a land acknowledgment recognizing the Coast Salish Peoples. Key discussions included the adoption of the agenda and the consent agenda, which involved the approval of the Minutes of the December 10, 2025 Board of Trustees Retreat. Action items covered the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between WCC and the WCC Foundation, and two separate requests to allocate funds from the ASWCC Fund Balance: one for covering late payments and another to support a feasibility study for the Syre Student Center All-Gender Restrooms project. The President's Report detailed progress on the Institutional Self-Review (ISR) process, an ongoing Cabinet restructuring aimed at improving efficiency between instruction and student services, legislative advocacy efforts, and the appointment of Brad Tuininga as the Executive Director for the WCC Foundation. The ASWCC President reported on the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for revising financial guidelines. The Board also discussed methods for orienting new trustees for the upcoming ACT Spring Conference. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and employee performance.

The meeting commenced with a land acknowledgment recognizing the Coast Salish Peoples. The agenda was accepted, and the consent agenda item, which included the minutes of the October 8, 2025 Board of Trustees Retreat, was adopted with an agreed-upon addition regarding accreditation team representation. Key discussions focused on preparations for the Year 7 Accreditation Visit, including upcoming report deadlines and evidence required concerning mission fulfillment, planning, resource allocation, student success data, and assessment results. Review of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) indicated the college is currently meeting mission expectations at 76%. Action items included a review of proposed revisions to Policy 405 and a proposed number change to Policy 4030, with final action anticipated in December. The President's Report covered updates on campus sessions regarding the new allocation model, Foundation activities including a successful food pantry matching gift challenge, partnership exploration with local school districts, and progress on the Institutional Sustainability Review (ISR). The Board discussed and approved the 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting schedule. An executive session was held to discuss collective bargaining, employee performance review, and legal matters. An action item was passed to approve the agreement between Whatcom Community College and AFT Washington Professional Staff United.