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 2021-2022 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: Address and dismantle structural racism (CT: Student Achievement, College Community)
- Goal 2: Continue implementation of Guided Pathways (CT: Pathways, Student Achievement)
- Goal 3: Position the college as a leader in workforce training for the state's short-term and long-term economic recovery (CT: Pathways, College Community, External Engagement)
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.
- Board of Trustees Statement Supporting black students, employees, and community members.
- Diversity at LWTech
2021-2022 Board of Trustees Goals
For each goal there are associated strategies, tactics, connection to the college's Mission and Core Themes, and a timeline.
Goal 1
Provide strong leadership and direction for the College.
| Strategy | Mission, Core Theme |
|---|---|
| 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 president's progress towards the identified goals and the development and implementation of college initiatives |
College Community |
| Evaluate and approve policies that promote anti‐racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as student enrollment, achievement, and completion |
Student Achievement and Student Pathways |
| Evaluate and approve policies that support anti‐racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion in both the learning and workplace environments |
Student Achievement |
| 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 |
Student Pathways |
| Evaluate and approve policies that support diverse faculty and staff recruitment, development, and retention |
College Community |
| Use data to assess the effectiveness of policies. |
Mission Fulfillment |
| Support the college in the implementation of LionsLink |
College Community |
Goal 2
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 |
External Engagement |
Goal 3
Build community connections for the College.
| Strategy | Mission, Core Theme |
|---|---|
| Support the College's 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 |
External Engagement |