Board of Trustees Study Session and Meeting

Monday, October 3, 2016

7:30 to 9:00 am

REVISED AGENDA Study Session

7:30 to 8:00 am Name Attachmt

LEADS

Bright Futures Benefit

Breakfast

Ms. Terry Byington, Ms.

Andrea Olson, Ms.

Meena Park

Ms. Elisabeth Sorensen

Board of Trustees Meeting

8:00 to 9:00 am

Roll Call

Approval of Consent:

Agenda

Minutes

October 3, 2016

September 12, 2016

Mr. Bruce Reid

1

Introduction of Guests & New

Employees

Dr. Amy Morrison Goings

Public Comments

ASG Report

Correspondence/Media

Individuals may sign in for public

comment, limited to 3 minutes

each1

Mr. Bruce Reid

ASG Officer

Dr. Amy Morrison Goings

President’s Report

Board Chair’s Report

Showcases

Special Presentation

Veterans’ Center

Automotive Programs

Dr. Amy Morrison Goings

Mr. Bruce Reid

Dr. Ruby Hayden, Mr.

Ahmad Bennett

Dr. Elliot Stern, Mr.

Michael Richmond

1 Public comment is limited to matters which are not of a quasi-judicial nature. No more than six speakers may address the

Board on any one subject. If there are both proponents and opponents of a matter who wish to speak, only the first three persons

speaking in favor of the matter and the first three persons speaking in opposition of the matter may address the Board.

Foundation Liaison Report

ACT Legislative Action

Committee Report

Faculty Representative

Report

Classified Staff Report

College Council Report

Mr. Neil Johnson

Mr. Bruce Reid

Mr. Jim Howe

Ms. Judy Mattson

Written Report

2

3

Monthly Financial Report

Mr. Bill Thomas

4

Executive Staff Reports

Advancement & Entrepreneurship

Development

Instruction

Student Services

Ms. Andrea Olson

Ms. Elisabeth Sorensen

Dr. Elliot Stern

Dr. Ruby Hayden

5

General Discussion

Issues for Future Discussion

Mr. Bruce Reid

Action Items

ITEM 967

Action Required

ITEM 968

Request for Approval

Transforming Lives Nominee

Selection

Grant Honorary Bachelor of

Science in Public Health to

Senator Rosemary McAuliffe

Mr. Bruce Reid

Mr. Bruce Reid

6

7

Executive Session

The Board of Trustees may convene to an Executive Session to discuss matters covered under RCW

42.30.110, which may include:

1. To evaluate the performance of a public employee(s)

2. To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation matters

3. To discuss and consider real estate acquisition

4. To plan or adopt the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of

any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or

review the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress.

Action from the Executive Session may be taken in Regular Session, if necessary, as a result of items

discussed in the Executive Session.

Action Items

(Discussed in Executive Session)

Adjournment Mr. Bruce Reid

Lake Washington Institute of Technology will schedule meetings in locations that are free of mobility barriers, and interpreters for deaf

individuals and Braille or taped information for blind individuals can be provided when adequate notice is given to the Office of the

President, 425.739.8200.

Approved

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 12, 2016

Study Session 5:00 – 5:45 pm

Meeting: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Boardroom (305A)

Study Session: Chair Hamilton noted that study session discussions included:

Enrollment update

Strategic Plan update

Chair Hamilton called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Board Meeting: Roll Call: (Total present at Board meeting = 28)

Board of Trustees:

Ms. Anne Hamilton, Chair

Dr. Lynette Jones, Vice Chair

Mr. Darrell Mitsunaga

Mr. Bruce Reid

Mr. Derek Edwards (AAG)

LWTech Faculty and Staff Present:

Dr. Suzanne Ames

Alihasan Amjad

Jonathan Berres

Cathy Copeland

Heather DeGraw

Doug Emory

Dr. Ruby Hayden

Sally Heilstedt

Frances Humphrey

Dr. Kim Infinger

Suzy Lee

Dr. Amy Morrison Goings

Cody Melnrick

Andrea Olson

Meena Park

Jamilyn Penn

Mike Potter

Leslie Shattuck

Elisabeth Sorenson

Dr. Elliot Stern

Bill Thomas

Sheila Walton

Christopher Weeks

Guests: There were no guests in attendance to introduce.

Introduction of New Employees: Student Programs Director Sheila Walton introduced the 2016-17

Associated Student Government Officers:

President, currently pending selection

Vice President, Alihasan Amjad: completing coursework to transfer

Public Relations, John Berres: Game Design student

Finance, Cody Melnrick: Accounting student

Records, Suzy Lee: completing coursework in Design

Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved by consent.

Approval of Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2016: Meeting minutes were approved by consent.

Public Comment: There was no public comment.

ASG Report: ASG Vice President Alihasan Amjad distributed a written report with a list of upcoming

events and reported that:

ASG distributed over a hundred ice cream bars to students on August 7.

LWTech Board of Trustees

Meeting Minutes

September 12, 2016

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ASG Officers traveled to Olympia to attend a leadership conference.

Correspondence: Links of LWTech in the media were sent to the Trustees via their weekly bulletin.

President’s Report: President Morrison Goings reported that summer activities included:

College Community:

Mr. Robert Malte, Chief Executive Officer of EvergreenHealth, was granted an honorary

Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree at LWTech’s commencement ceremony in June.

President Morrison Goings and Vice President Elliot Stern have been busy all summer

interviewing full-time faculty for fall quarter start.

President Morrison Goings attended the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) campaign

leadership kick-off meeting. This is a group of advocates who are working hard to help the

college raise funds to launch a BSN.

Executive Cabinet held a retreat and debriefed their work over last year, what the college was

able to accomplish, and what they can achieve this next year. They also discussed softened

enrollment (which is happening across the system), reviewed LWTech’s employee

satisfaction survey and discussed how the college can improve employee recognition, and

diversity work at the College.

External Engagement:

President Morrison Goings was honored to be the keynote speaker at EvergreenHealth’s

annual leadership conference. She shared her experience, as a GenX leader who is focused

on community-centered leadership, with the more than 250 leaders within the

EvergreenHealth organization.

President Morrison Goings attended a Kirkland Old Timers breakfast meeting.

President Morrison Goings attended the Washington Association of Community and

Technical Colleges (WACTC) summer retreat. She led a panel discussion on a legislative

“need-to-know.” The panel was comprised of former Governor, Chris Gregoire, CEO of the

League of Education voters, Chris Korsmo, Executive Director of Community Center for

Education Results, Mary Jean Ryan, CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association,

Michael Schutzler, and Vice President of the Office of External Relations at the University of

Washington, Randy Hodgins.

President Morrison Goings welcomed the attendees of the STTACC conference that took

place at LWTech. Professionals from throughout the community and technical college

system came to LWTech to listen to colleagues discuss pertinent professional development

issues.

President Morrison Goings met with Mellody Mathes, HR Director for the City of Redmond

and James Lopez, HR Director for the City of Kirkland, to discuss the college’s employee

retention programs.

More than 30 representatives from the Congressional Staff Network for Workforce and

Economic Security Issues visited LWTech and specifically its I-BEST program. Staff members

from the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate HELP Committee, the House Ways and

Means Committee, the House Education and Workforce Committee, various staff from U.S.

Representatives and Senators offices, members of the state community and technical

colleges system, and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) were on

hand to see first-hand the great work our I-BEST team is doing.

President Morrison Goings along with Trustee Reid attended a barbecue hosted by the

LWTech Foundation.

Student Achievement:

LWTech Board of Trustees

Meeting Minutes

September 12, 2016

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LWTech received an Achieving the Dream Open Educational Resources Initiative grant.

The College received a $150,000 College Spark grant to fund its redesigned student intake

process.

The College rapidly responded to the shutdown of ITT to assist students in applying to and

registering for LWTech programs starting fall quarter.

Board Chair’s Report: There was no new business to report.

Showcase: Director of Research and Grant Development Cathy Copeland showcased grants; new

awards, successes from 2015-16, and planning for 2016-17.

Open Source, Two-Year STEM Degree Project: $100,000 through December of 2018 with

conversion of two degrees into OER-only pathways

Smart Start: A Guided Pathway to Student Success: $150,000 over three years with directed

self- placement for students and consolidation of intake services into a central location

Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success: $367,379 over three years which funds

full-time staff and renovation of a veteran’s center

PNW Photonics: $199, 380 over three years and is the first-ever, photonics technology

certificate in Washington State

Future Tech Stars scholarship: $583,000 over four years with over $500,000 in direct

scholarship support for students; 24 scholarships were awarded in 2015-16

TRiO was once again funded in 2015-16 for a five-year period: $237,811 for disability focus;

$226,600 for the first-generation, low-income focus

Planning for 2016-17 includes applications for another National Science Foundation grant,

College Spark, and Department of Education Title III grants.

Foundation Liaison Report: Foundation Executive Director Elisabeth Sorenson reported on behalf of

Trustee Johnson that:

Trustee Johnson is co-chairing, along with LWTech Foundation board member Teddy

Overleese, the BSN campaign to raise program start-up costs.

The Bright Futures Benefit Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1. Please RSVP to

Heather DeGraw.

ACT Legislative Action Committee Report: Vice Chair Jones noted that the Washington Association of

College Trustees (ACT) fall legislative retreat will be on Tuesday, November 15 and the ACT fall

meeting will be on Wednesday, November 16 at the SeaTac Hilton.

College Council Report: A report was not given as College Council has not yet convened for 2016-17.

Faculty Representation Report: A report was not given as faculty have not yet returned to campus for

fall quarter start.

Classified Staff Report: A report was submitted with the Board packet. There were no questions from

the Trustees.

Financial Report: Vice President Thomas reviewed LWTech’s annual 2015-16 financial report and

the monthly financial report through July 2016.

Executive Staff Reports:

College Advancement and Entrepreneurship: A report from Special Assistant Andrea Olson

was submitted with the Board packet. There were no questions from the Trustees.

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Meeting Minutes

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Development: A report from Executive Director Elisabeth Sorensen was submitted with the

Board packet. There were no questions from the Trustees.

Instruction: A report from Vice President Elliot Stern was submitted with the Board packet.

There were no questions from the Trustees.

Student Services: A report from Vice President Hayden was submitted with the Board packet.

There were no questions from the Trustees.

Issues for Future Discussion: Allocations briefing before January ACT meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Heather DeGraw

Executive Assistant to the President

Report to Board of Trustees

Board Meeting Date:

October 3rd

Reporter:

Judy Mattson, President

Department:

Classified Staff

NEW ACTIVITIES

Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) training is scheduled for October 20-21

BY THE NUMBERS AS OF SEPTEMBER 12TH

New employees hired into classified positions since last report 0

Promotions/ Transfers 0

Reclassifications Approved 0

Reclassifications pending 1

Employees promoted out of the Union to Administrative positions 0

Classified who have left the college, positions not refilled 2*

Substitutes, on-call position filled –no end date 1

Total Classified 69

1 in July; 1 in August

Executive Cabinet Report to Board of Trustees

Board Meeting Date:

October 3, 2016

Executive:

Andrew Short, Chair

Department:

College Council

• College Council elections were held during Spring Quarter the following people were

elected: Part-time Faculty Sahba Fatherazi Delegate

Carol Rypkema Delegate Lisa Reents Delegate Linda Costarella Delegate Jim Francis Alternate Dave Dion Alternate

Full-time Faculty Design, Engineering & IT Division Tom Abbott Delegate Academic Core & Business Division George Dalich Delegate Rex Rempel Alternate Allied Health Stacy Woodruff Delegate Allen Levine Alternate Manufacturing & Transportation Michael Richmond Delegate Steven Weaver Alternate Staff April Ake Delegate Elizabeth Bigback Delegate Sarah DeWitt Delegate Judy Mattson Alternate Leadership Katie Viola Delegate Kim Goddard Delegate Meena Park Delegate Michelle Berry Alternate ASG TBD E-Cabinet Rep Terry Byington Non-voting Delegate

• Elections for Chair and Vice Chair will be held at the first meeting of this Academic Year, October 5, 2016

Executive Cabinet Report to Board of Trustees

Board Meeting Date:

October 3, 2016

Executive:

Andrea Olson

Special Assistant to the President

College Advancement and Entrepreneurship

Department:

College Advancement

Communications and Marketing

The Communications and Marketing team (team) spent September supporting several departments.

The following is an update of projects they worked on during the month.

External Engagement

Public Relations and Social Media

The team continued their work to engage local, regional and national reporters/writers to elevate the

awareness of the college. Press releases and outreach/media management by the college during the

September included:

ITT Military Students Come to LWTech (KUOW)

New Personal Admissions Coach Program

Dental Schools offer Discounted Care (Seattle Times)

WSU Architecture Partnership (Daily Evergreen)

PAX (Redmond Reporter, GeekWire, Kirkland Reporter)

The team conducted social media outreach which included Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and

LinkedIn. Social media engagement continues to perform well. For example, the post specifically

targeted to reach ITT students reached more than 2,000 people. Social media posts over the past

month promoted fall registration, student events, Kirkland activities, programs, faculty and student

spotlights, community events, and transfer programs, just to name a few.

Veterans-Focused Media Blitz Campaign

The team created a veterans-focused media blitz campaign. This campaign ran in September and is

funded through our grant for the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) from the

Department of Education. Creative ran on Pandora, Radio (KKWF, 100.7, POWER, 93.3, and KISW,

99.9), Facebook, Digital and Pay-Per-Click.

Brand Awareness Advertising and Marketing Campaign

The brand awareness campaign titled, “You’re Ready” continued in September, and ran on

Facebook, Digital/Search, Comcast Spotlight (TV), KISW and MOVIN’ 92.5, Pandora, Bus Tails and

the Kirkland Reporter.

The campaign is tracking very well on the website. The following analytics are from the YoureReady

landing page from 5/9-9/8:

• There were 6,013 sessions on the You’re Ready page of which 76.89% were new sessions.

• There were 7,149 pageviews and 6,056 unique pageviews.

• There were more than 4,638 unique users visit the page and 5,118 users total.

Website

The team continued to work on Phase II and III of the new website launch. Additionally, the team

made regular updates to the website.

Foundation Support

The team worked on several LWTech Foundation materials to support the Bright Futures fundraising

breakfast. The team also continued its work on the 2015-2016 Annual Report.

Programs and Departments Support

The team worked on several projects for various programs throughout the college.

President’s Office Support

The team provided communications support to the President’s office during September.

Winter Magazine

The team began working on the new winter magazine that will launch in January, 2017. Concepts

and content are in development.

Internal Engagement

Digisign Updates

The team continued to update content on the campus-wide digisign system.

In-Service Document

The team finalized the comprehensive in-service document that outlines the College’s initiatives in

preparation for the 2016 Fall In-Service that took place on 9/19.

Updated Marketing Materials

The team updated the brand PowerPoint template as well as various program flyers and other

materials.

Internal Banners

The team created ten banners that are being displayed in the East building, by the student programs

office. Each banner promotes our schools (metamajors) and additional programs.

Research and Grants

The Research and Grants team (team) continues to support departments across the campus with

the development of grant proposals, data dashboards, and other information related to institutional

effectiveness. Below is a summary of ongoing projects from the start of the school year.

External Engagement

College Spark Washington – Community Grants Program

LWTech received $150,000 from College Spark Washington to launch The Smart Start Student

Success Center. Beginning this fall, LWTech will launch new placement assessments that will allow

students to self-select their Math and English placements that will pilot this fall. The college is also

preparing to submit additional applications for funding from College Spark due on October 14.

Achieving the Dream (ATD) – Open Education Resources Initiative and Kick-Off Institute

Following a successful grant application, LWTech is part of Achieving the Dream’s Open Educational

Resources Initiative. Beginning this fall, LWTech will receive $100,000 over 31 months to launch our

Biology and Engineering programs using open educational resources.

National Science Foundation – Advanced Technical Education Coordination Network

LWTech is leading a consortium application funding to launch an Advanced Technical Education

Coordination Network funded by the National Science Foundation. The partner colleges include

Renton Technical College, Bellevue College, Green River College, and North Seattle College. If

funded, this project will support each college’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree(s) in

Applications Development/Software Development. The proposal is due on October 6.

Evaluation for Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success

Ms. Cathy Copeland and Mr. Grayson Court wrote the first year evaluation report for our Center of

Excellence for Veteran Student Success grant. This evaluation report is a data-driven report that

builds upon the grant outline submitted to Department of Education. As part of our panel review, the

readers complimented the strength of the proposed evaluation and noted that it would provide

timely and relevant feedback to project staff.

Research and Planning Commission

Ms. Cathy Copeland is serving as the Treasurer for the Research and Planning Commission (RPC),

which is the state-wide network of institutional research professionals. She also represents the

college on the state-wide grant development association.

Internal Engagement

Welcoming Week Activities

The Office of Research and Grants worked with the Instruction team to welcome students to campus.

This welcome included small tours and a review of the services provided to students.

Gainful Employment

The team oversaw and managed the college’s recent Gainful Employment reporting activities

through collaboration with Financial Aid, Enrollment Services, Finance Services, and Instruction.

Following feedback from the Department of Education, the team worked closely with Marketing and

Financial Aid to update program disclosures that are now available on the college’s website. The

latest round of required reporting was completed nearly one month in advance.

Strategic Plan Work

The team has developed a performance tracking system to conduct a comprehensive assessment of

progress being made in the 2013-2017 Strategic Plan. This tracking system relies on dashboarding

large amounts of data into a user-friendly reporting system that will help drive future strategic

planning efforts throughout the college. In addition to tracking strong performance measures to

determine if goals and strategies have been achieved, the dashboard allows users to review specific

performance indicators that require monitoring in order to readjust future efforts across campus.

Institutional Planning and Effectiveness Committee (IPEC)

IPEC has provided its final recommendations to Executive Cabinet on a future strategic plan. In

addition, IPEC continues to work closely with departments across campus by leading strategic

planning activities to prepare for its upcoming work in Winter 2017. IPEC will be developing a

workplan to be finalized in early October.

Ongoing Data Dashboard Development

The team continues to collaborate with departments across campus to develop and refine new

dashboards that analyze student completion rates, success in the classroom, and longitudinal

analysis of enrollment trends.

Executive Cabinet Report to Board of Trustees

Board Meeting Date:

Monday, October 3, 2016

Executive:

Elisabeth Sorensen

Department:

LWTech Foundation / Development

The LWTech Foundation’s Annual Bright Futures Benefit Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday,

November 1 at 7:00 a.m. on campus! Please reserve your seat today via Heather DeGraw at

425.739.8102 or heather.degraw@lwtech.edu. Another inspiring and successful event showcasing

LWTech’s outstanding students and programs is planned.

To date, the Bachelors of Science in Nursing Campaign Committee secured over $120,000 in

pledges. (Campaign Goal: $500,000).

Executive Cabinet Report to Board of Trustees

Board Meeting Date:

October 3, 2016

Executive:

Dr. Elliot Stern

Department:

Instruction

Opening Week 2016 was wonderful! Dr. Amy Morrison Goings kicked us off with a look at

LWTech’s readiness to meet the challenges ahead of us (including an energizing set of videos

from local celebs). Mihaela Cosma, LWTech’s Director of Basic Education for Adults, gave the key

note address about personal and institutional resilience. We enjoyed a delicious lunch with food

trucks and time to connect with other employees. The day ended with welcoming new employees

to our community and honoring those who have served our community well. And, that was just

Monday. To view the full program and access materials from the various sessions offered

throughout the week, go to http://bit.lw/OWaL2016.

The Deans collaborated closely with Student Services to serve ITT Tech students looking for ways

to continue their education. Approximately 50 have been admitted and 30 have enrolled. We

expect more to come.

Statements of Need for proposed BAS degrees in Behavioral Healthcare and Funeral Service

Education were considered for approval by the SBCTC Trustees at their September 28th meeting

along with Program Proposals for BAS degrees in Dental Hygiene, Digital Gaming & Interactive

Media, and Information Technology Application Development – Software Development. President

Goings attended and will provide more detail in her report. These programs are scheduled to

start Fall 2017.

NWCCU approved our Minor Change Request (MCP) for our new AAS-T degree in Allied Health.

This new program allows students working on pre-requisites for Allied Health programs to obtain

financial aid, workforce services, and a degree upon completion of their prerequisite coursework.

The program is now in the LWTech General Catalog and ready for student enrollment.

LWTech received 5 additional FTEs, just over $30,000, as part of the Aerospace Apprenticeship

initiative. LWTech will partner with AJAC (Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee) to offer an

Associate’s degree with a concentration in Precision Metal Fabrication that includes all of an

Apprentice’s training received through AJAC. An Associate’s degree positions these students to

pursue a baccalaureate degree later in life.

Summer Institute was a huge success! Twenty-Eight faculty members and four Engagement and

Learning employees attended the two-day event at Rainbow Lodge in North Bend, WA. Formal

sessions covered Mindset, Reading Apprenticeship, and diversity in the classroom. Faculty

participants also enjoyed hiking, yoga, games, and much time to share best practices with one

another.

The Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (TLSCM) Program is moving from

Redmond to Kirkland campus, and 17 students are enrolled already for the next cohort.

A new collaborative space in has been created in E225, using the concept of a flipped

classroom, and includes group breakout areas and generous supply of white board space.

TLSCM, Math, Biology, and ITAD have already signed up to use this room Fall Quarter, with more

to follow starting Winter.

Oculus Rift, a virtual reality video gaming company, is now partnering with MMDP and IT to use

new virtual reality content in other programs to teach students concepts in multiple formats.

Research is underway to provide virtual reality lessons in Chemistry, Math, Anatomy, Biology and

Physics.

A new Physics and Engineering lab is now open to the college community as a safe place to

conduct experiments could not otherwise be done in the science labs. The lab is currently being

used by Auto, Engineering, and Physics students and faculty, with an opportunity for additional

programs to begin using the lab starting Winter Quarter.

Six months of relationship-building at the high schools by Dr. Kim Infinger and her team is

showing returns. Running Start has generated an average of about 10 FTEs for each of the past

five years. As part of a formal scale-up plan, Dr. Infinger set a target of 25 FTEs for ’16-`17. We

are currently on target to enroll over 90 students--for nearly 70 FTEs! The work plan that her

team developed is being used as a template by other Deans developing recruitment plans for

other programs.

Executive Cabinet Report to Board of Trustees

Board Meeting Date:

October 3, 2016

Executive:

Ruby Hayden

Department:

Student Services

Admissions:

We recently launched an “Admission Coach” pilot. The goals of this new initiative is to make

sure prospective students get a personalized enrollment plan to make the process as easy

as possible. The website is up to date and lists how to connect with an admission coach –

just click step 1! We’ve heard feedback from several other offices that students have been

pleased with the service and that is has also made jobs easier to get well-informed students

coming to other offices.

Financial Aid:

FAFSA Renewal Date: This is the biggest change in the financial aid world for some time. Students will be able to renew their FAFSA for the next award/academic year (summer 2017 through spring 2018) beginning October 1st of this year. In addition, this FAFSA will ask for “prior-prior-year” information. That means income information for the tax year of 2015 (the same as the current 16-17 FAFSA). The idea was that more students/parents will be able to have completed tax information and can take advantage of the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer their tax information directly into their FAFSA when they are completing it. Please note that priority deadlines for financial aid will not change as a result. Unfortunately, although students may file their FAFSA early, we will still need to wait on federal and state information and software updates to assist students for 2017-2018, and these are not expected until spring of 2017.

Policy update on multiple programs: Students no longer need to file an appeal if they wish to take more than two programs. That requirement has been removed from our satisfactory academic progress policy (this was a local policy, not a federal or state requirement).

Policy update on 30 day holds for first time student loan borrowers: The federal government has long had a requirement that student loan funds for first time, first quarter borrowers be delayed for 30 days from the start of the student’s first quarter. However, this requirement can be waived if a college has had three consecutive quarters of published defaults rates of under 15%. As our college has had default rates of under 15% for the last three published years, we are waiving this requirement for first time borrowers so that they may receive their funds as quickly as possible (no more 30 day holds for student loan borrowers).

Item 967

286-A-10-03-16

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Transforming Lives Award 2017 – LWTech Nominee

Request for Approval

Situation

The Washington Association of College Trustees (ACT) is sponsoring a Transforming Lives

Award event scheduled for January 2017. Every college nominates an exemplary student

with an inspirational story where hardships were overcome and benefits were received from

attending a Washington State community or technical college.

A list of candidates was presented to the Board of Trustees to evaluate.

Recommendation

That the Board of Trustees select a nominee from LWTech for the Transforming Lives Award

2017.

Item 968

286-A-10-03-16

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Authorization to Grant Senator McAuliffe an Honorary Degree

Request for Approval

Situation

Washington State Senator Rosemary McAuliffe (Democrat, 1st Legislative District) is retiring

after five terms in the Washington State Legislature. Senator McAuliffe is a staunch

advocate for higher education and supporter of Lake Washington Institute of Technology

(LWTech). She is a member of the LWTech Foundation Board of Directors and Honorary Co-

Chair of the LWTech Foundation’s Bachelors of Science in Nursing Startup Campaign. As a

registered nurse, Senator McAuliffe is particularly passionate about community health and

wellness. Five of Senator McAuliffe’s grandchildren are graduates of Lake Washington

Institute of Technology including her granddaughter who graduated from LWTech’s nursing

program.

In addition to her legislative advocacy, Senator McAuliffe has supported the LWTech

Foundation’s Bright Futures Benefit Breakfast for the past two years with generous personal

financial sponsorships as well as a financial sponsorships via her business, Hollywood

Schoolhouse and Bistro.

In accordance with state statute in RCW 28B.50.140(12): The board, upon recommendation

of the faculty, may confer honorary degrees, upon persons other than graduates of the

college, in recognition of their learning or devotion to education, literature, art, or science.

Honorary degrees recognize those who have made profound and enduring contributions to

society at large in one or more of the categories identified within legislation.

Recommendation

The Board of Trustees authorize the award of an honorary Bachelor of Applied Science in

Public Health degree to Senator Rosemary McAuliffe at the Bright Futures Benefit Breakfast

on November 1, 2016.