Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) recently discovered that it was the victim of a data breach incident. With the privacy and security of our organization, its students, faculty, staff, and other community members who trust and rely on us as our priority, we took quick and thorough steps to secure our systems and activate additional cybersecurity protocols. Additional information about this incident can be a found on the šData Security Incident Page.
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 peopleās history and culture, and toward inviting and honoring the truth.
The Board of Trustees, in our role of providing leadership through policy governance of the college, fully supports Dr. Morrisonās and LWTechās 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 2021-2022 to support Dr. Morrison, Executive Cabinet, and LWTechās students, faculty, and staff as they work to fulfill the three Mission Fulfillment Goals of the college, which are:
The Trustees also recognize that the work of the college continues during the COVID pandemic which may be more challenging for the leadership of the college, and the students, faculty, and staff. We will continue to support Dr. Morrison and the college community as they return to campus as a vaccinated college, and recognize the incredible work, dedication, planning, and support members of the college community provides students and each other.
For each goal there are associated strategies, tactics, connection to the collegeās Mission and Core Themes, and a timeline. You can view these by downloading the Board of Trustees Goals document.
Provide strong leadership and direction for the College.
| Strategy | Mission, Core Theme |
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| Evaluate implementation of the College's current Mission Fulfillment plan | Mission Fulfillment |
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With the president, annually develop performance goals and evaluate the presidentās progress towards the identified goals and the development and implementation of college initiatives |
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| Evaluate and approve policies that promote antiāracism, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as student enrollment, achievement, and completion | |
| Evaluate and approve policies that support antiāracism, 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. | |
| Support the college in the implementation of LionsLink |
Evaluate and support resource development initiatives.
| Strategy | Mission, Core Theme |
|---|---|
| Support LWTech Foundation efforts to increase revenue available for scholarships, programs, faculty and staff professional development, and college support | External Engagement |
| Support opportunities for public-private partnerships that contribute to scholarships, programs, and faculty and staff professional development | External Engagement |
| Support college efforts to participate in grant programs that benefit scholarships, programs, and faculty and staff professional development |
Build community connections for the College.
| Strategy | Mission, Core Theme |
|---|---|
| Support the Collegeās outreach initiatives | External Engagement |
| Participate in key conferences and events, such as ACT and legislative functions | External Engagement |
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In coordination with the president, actively participate and engage in community activities |
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Closed to the public
Sat-Sun, Closed
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is committed to providing access to information for all, therefore we are taking the following measures to ensure accessibility of the collegeās public facing website (LWTech.edu), and third-party platforms utilized by students, staff, and community members.
The college is currently conducting an audit to determine the extent to which its website and third-party platforms are compliant.