Trustee Commitment and Goals
Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that the LWTech campus is on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, past and present, and we honor with gratitude the land itself, and the Coast Salish, Stillaguamish, Snoqualmie, Muckleshoot and Duwamish tribes. We acknowledge these tribes by showing respect, and take an intentional step toward correcting the stories and practices that erase Indigenous people's history and culture, and toward inviting and honoring the truth.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Board of Trustees, in our role of providing leadership through policy governance of the college, fully supports Dr. Morrison's and LWTech's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as the college strives to become an antiracist college. We believe this work aligns clearly with the vision of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and its work to lead our system with racial equity.
As part of this work, the Trustees will continue in 2024-2025 to support Dr. Morrison, Executive Cabinet, and LWTech's students, faculty, and staff as they work to fulfill the three Mission Fulfillment Goals of the college, which are:
- Goal 1: Student Ready
- Goal 2: Workforce Ready
- Goal 3: Future Ready
The Trustees also continue to support Dr. Morrison and the college community, and recognize the incredible work, dedication, planning, and support members of the college community provides students and each other.
- Board of Trustees Statement Supporting black students, employees, and community members.
- Diversity at LWTech
2024-2025 Board of Trustees Goals
For each goal there are associated strategies, tactics, connection to the college's Mission, and a timeline.
Goal 1
Provide strong leadership and direction for the College.
| Strategy |
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| Evaluate implementation of the College's current Mission Fulfillment plan |
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With the president, annually develop performance goals and evaluate the president's progress towards the identified goals and the development and implementation of college initiatives |
| Evaluate and approve policies that promote anti‐racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as student enrollment, achievement, and completion |
| Evaluate and approve policies that support anti‐racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion in both the learning and workplace environments |
| Evaluate and approve policies that encourage workforce development, and provides pathways, from basic skills to baccalaureate programs, for students to achieve their goals; ensure the College is prepared for retraining demands post-COVID |
| Evaluate and approve policies that support diverse faculty and staff recruitment, development, and retention |
| Use data to assess the effectiveness of policies. |
Goal 2
Evaluate and support resource development initiatives.
| Strategy |
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| Support LWTech Foundation efforts to increase revenue available for scholarships, programs, faculty and staff professional development, and college support |
| Support opportunities for public-private partnerships that contribute to scholarships, programs, and faculty and staff professional development |
| Support college efforts to participate in grant programs that benefit scholarships, programs, and faculty and staff professional development |
Goal 3
Build community connections for the College.
| Strategy |
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| Support the College's outreach initiatives |
| Participate in key conferences and events, such as ACT and legislative functions |
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In coordination with the president, actively participate and engage in community activities |