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Title: Guide to the Charles P. LeWarne Collection
Date: 2019-09-05, 2019-09-05
Digital Collection: Selected Faculty Publications
Type of resource: text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Local Identifier: SCWC_LeWarneCharles
Text preview (might not show all results): Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections Selected Faculty Publications Charles Pierce LeWarne Charles Pierce LeWarne Collection Western Collection: LeWarne, C.P. (Box) Biographical
Show moreWestern Washington University Libraries Special Collections Selected Faculty Publications Charles Pierce LeWarne Charles Pierce LeWarne Collection Western Collection: LeWarne, C.P. (Box) Biographical Note Charles P. LeWarne, WWU alumni, 1955; BA, BAE Western Washington University, MA (History) University of California, Berkeley, PhD (History) University of Washington. Author, historian and retired history teacher. Scope and Content Note The collection consists of books, and off-prints of articles, and other published contributions to the field of Pacific Northwest history, particularly utopian communities. Notes on Arrangement The books are shelved under “LeWarne, C.P.” in The Western Collection stacks area, sub-arranged by title. Additional copies of individual book titles may also be available in the Libraries’ circulation collection; search the library catalog by author or title for more information. Other material in the collection are organized sequentially numbered folders housed in one box. Items are ordered chronologically within each folder by date of publication, sub-arranged alphabetically by item title when items share a common publication date. The arrangement is by Special Collections. Provenance The collection is the gift of Charles Pierce LeWarne to Special Collections for The Western Collection. Copyright Notice Some of the material in the Collection may be under copyright. Books: LeWarne, Charles P. The Love Israel family: urban commune, rural commune. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2009. LeWarne, Charles P. More than four walls: Edmonds High School, 1909-1984. Edmonds, WA: Associated Students, Edmonds High School, 1985. LeWarne, Charles P, introduction and Mary C. Wright, editor. More voices, new stories: King County, Washington’s first 150 years. Seattle, WA: Pacific Northwest Historians Guild, 2002. LeWarne, Charles P., historical editor. A point in time: a history of Yarrow Point, Washington. Yarrow Point, WA 09/09/23/2019 Belgrade Printing, 2002. LeWarne, Charles P. et al. Snohomish County: an illustrated history. Index, WA: Kelcema Books, 2005. LeWarne, Charles P. Teacher’s manual for Washington State. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press, 1986. LeWarne, Charles P. Utopias on Puget Sound 1885-1915. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press, 1995. LeWarne, Charles P. and Robert E. Ficken. Washington: a centennial history. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1989. LeWarne, Charles P. Washington State. Rev. ed. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1986. LeWarne, Charles P. Washington State. 3rd ed. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2003. Box List Box 1 Folder 1: 1968-1975 LeWarne, Charles P. “Equality Colony: the plan to socialize Washington”. Pacific Northwest quarterly 59.3 (July 1968): 137-146. LeWarne, Charles P. “The anarchist colony at Home, Washington, 1901-1902”. Arizona and the West 14 (1972): 155-168. Reprint LeWarne, Charles P. “On the Wobbly train to Fresno.” Labor history 14. 2 (Spring 1973): [264]-289. Reprint. LeWarne, Charles P. “The Aberdeen, Washington, free speech fight of 1911-1912.” Pacific Northwest quarterly 66.1 (1975): 1-12. LeWarne, Charles P. “Labor and communitarianism, 1880-1900.” Labor history 16.3 (Summer 1975): [393]-407. Folder 2: 1976-1982 LeWarne, Charles P. “And be ye separate”: the Lopez Island colony of Thomas Gourley.” Pacific Northwest themes. Ed. James W. Scott. Bellingham, WA: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, 1978: 83-97. LeWarne, Charles P. “The Bolsheviks land in Seattle: The Shilka incident of 1917.” Arizona and the West 20.2 (Summer 1978): 107-122. Reprint. LeWarne, Charles P. editor. “North Beach, a pioneer community” by Glenn E. Hoover. Pacific Northwest quarterly. 70.1 (1979): 2-7. LeWarne, Charles P. “And be ye separate.” Puget Soundings November (1979): 28- 37. LeWarne, Charles P. “The lone spruce of Damon’s Point.” Landmarks 1.2 (Winter 1982): 40. Folder 3: 1983-1990 LeWarne, Charles P. “Imogen Cunningham in Utopia”. Pacific Northwest quarterly 74.2 (1983): 88-89. LeWarne, Charles P., editor and Edith Brackett Cary. “An Edmonds childhood.” Portage 5.1-2 (Winter/Spring 1984): 4-7. LeWarne, Charles P. “Vendovi Island: Father Divine’s “peaceful paradise of the Pacific.’” Pacific Northwest quarterly 75.1 (January 1984): [2]-12. LeWarne, Charles P. “The Reverend William Ellery Copeland: a Christian Socialist in the Northwest.” Pacific Northwest quarterly 81.1 (January 1990): 2-10. Folder 4:1991-1992 LeWarne, Charles P., guest editor. “Introduction.” Oregon historical quarterly 92.4 (Winter 1991-92): 341-345. LeWarne, Charles P.”Rev. of Exploring Washington’s past: a road guide to history by Ruth Kirk and Carmela Alexander.” Oregon historical quarterly 93.1 (Spring 1992): 76-77. LeWarne, Charles P. “Seattle’s cultural mix.” Puget Soundings (Spring/Summer 1992): 4-7. Folder 5: 1993-1999 LeWarne, Charles P. “The Love Israel family: an urban commune becomes a rural commune.” Pacific Northwest Quarter 89.2 (1998): 65-76. Folder 6: 2000-2008 LeWarne, Charles P. “The commune that didn’t come to town: the Love Israel family and a small town in Idaho.” Communal societies 20 (2000): 81-95. LeWarne, Charles P. “Equality Colony.” Columbia 14.3 (Fall 2000): 14-19. LeWarne, Charles P. “Snohomish County: George Vancouver claims Everett for King George. Columbia.” Columbia 22.3 (Fall 2008): 36—41. Folder 7: 2009-2017 LeWarne, Charles P. “The children of Home.” Columbia 30.3 (Fall 2016): 5-11. LeWarne, Charles P. “The Pacific Coast chapter of the [NH]CSA: a history with personal reflections.” Communal Societies 37.2 (Fall 2017): 171-187.
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Title: Paul Brower interview--June 4, 2019
Date: 2019-06-04
Description: Paul Brower, Preservation and Museum Specialist II at the Western Gallery, Western Washington University, 1989-2018.
Digital Collection: Special Collections Oral History Program
Type of resource: text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Special Collections Oral History Program
Local Identifier: SCOHP_BrowerPaul_20190604
Text preview (might not show all results): Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections Oral History Program Paul Brower ATTENTION: © Copyright Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. "Fair use" cr
Show moreWestern Washington University Libraries Special Collections Oral History Program Paul Brower ATTENTION: © Copyright Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. "Fair use" criteria of Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 must be followed. The following materials can be used for educational and other noncommercial purposes without the written permission of Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. These materials are not to be used for resale or commercial purposes without written authorization from Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. All materials cited must be attributed to Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections. TB: Today is Tuesday, June 4, 2019. My name is Tamara Belts, and I’m here with Sarah Clark-Langager and Paul Brower. We’re going to do an oral history with Paul about his time at the Western Gallery, and wherever else we go. Sarah will probably be leading off with most of the questions. So, here we go. SC: Okay, Paul, what I want to know is how did you get to the Western Gallery? Give me your path to finding Western and the Western Gallery. PB: I’m sure you knew this, but since this is for the public record, I am an art school dropout. Then years later went back to get a geology degree instead, of which I dropped out once I came to work at Western Gallery. But I left, sort of sideways left the art world, not very seriously but became a carpenter and worked in downtown Seattle building big buildings, etc. But at one point in time, I really missed the art world. My next door neighbor at the time was a curator at the Tacoma Art Museum, and I asked her about the possibility of volunteering at the museum. She said, yes, you can come down and help us hang a show. It will be a month from now yet, but I’ll tell you when we get closer. So I hung one show with them, and I told her that I really enjoyed it and I’d like to come back and do it again. And the next time, she said, well we’re willing to pay you but probably not as much as you make as a union carpenter. So I went back and I worked installing a second show and met a couple people there that told me about other places. So then I started doing occasional work for the Museum of History & Industry. Then I saw an ad in the paper for a exhibit company that builds exhibits, and they were looking for a carpenter/cabinet maker. So I worked with them for a little over a year and learned a lot of the sort of details you need to know for the difference between making cabinets for a house or a building and making pedestals and display items for museums. But I really didn’t like the management of that company, and I was still hanging various shows. So I went back to the union, went back to hanging dry wall in high rises, and while still being able to either get time off from that or just quit if I needed to go spend three or -anywhere from three days to two weeks installing shows for various other museums. 1 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED So I was working at Tacoma Art Museum, and I had just moved to Bellingham because we were getting priced out of the housing market in Seattle, and we were trying to save enough money to buy a house when we realized with the increase, we couldn’t increase our down payment as fast as the housing cost was rising. So we made the escape to Bellingham, knowing I would probably end up working mostly as a carpenter but I would still have -- I had promised a job for the Museum of Flight in Seattle, and then I had still a contract going for a year with Tacoma. So I was down installing a job in Tacoma, and they said, well are you going to apply for the job in Bellingham? I said, what job? They said, the one at Western Washington University. And as soon as I was done hanging that show, I came up and checked and found out that not only was there a job in the gallery but there was a job in the art department, and I applied for both of them. And in my history, I will tell you that I am very glad I took the one in the gallery. (Laughing) TB: What was the one in the art department? PB: It was the technician’s job that John Zylstra also had applied for and he got and worked there for twenty-five years. SC: Do you remember our interview? I remember you coming and sitting down, and actually we met out in the hall in front of the art department, but that’s all I remember about the interview. PB: Well I remember your being concerned in that initial interview that I had no computer experience. And I will admit, I am part of a group of men who around thirty years ago figured we would never have to learn how to use computers, because we knew all this other stuff, and other people could do computers. So when I heard from Sarah that she was a little concerned about that, I thought well I will learn computers. So I took a class at the community college. This will tell you how long ago that was. It wasn’t called Microsoft Office. It was called Microsoft Works. It was their combined system, so I took a Microsoft Works class, and I found out how much I loved the database portion of it and the spreadsheet portion of it. Being able to write formulas in a cell and have them calculate for you was just a lot of fun. So I became at least knowledgeable in computers. TB: So was that before or after she offered you the job? PB: That was after she offered me the job. I just decided I would. SC: It’s like the very first job I had, they said, can you type? I couldn’t type. I said, oh yes, I can type. And I went home and took a crash course, you know, in working on an electric typewriter. And then started my job, and I could type. TB: Perfect. So what drew you to select him? Why did you select him? SC: Because well, first of all, as Paul will say and agree with me, there was absolutely nothing at the Western Gallery. No one had really thought through what a gallery needed. And I knew that I needed somebody who, you know, that we were going to put on all sorts of hats. If I had to get down and scrub the floor, I was going to have to scrub the floor. So I knew I had to have somebody who had a lot of flexibility, and certainly the most important thing was that had a background of working in museums and 2 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED knew what to expect when exhibitions came in or having something to do with collections, etc. And so Paul won. PB: I felt I was kind of lucky in that I knew that since I was told about this job in Tacoma that everybody in Seattle knew about it. Also, I asked everybody that I knew, who I thought was far more qualified than me, if they were going to apply. It was at the time when there was sort of a major turnover happening. They were getting ready to open the Experience Music Project. The woman who told me about it, who I thought would be better qualified than me, had just accepted a full-time permanent position at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, so she was moving back to the East Coast where she was from. So I thought, well it doesn’t sound like anybody qualified in the Seattle area is going to apply. This could be my lucky day. And I really don’t -- I don’t think anybody else – SC: I don’t remember the pool of candidates, but I know that Paul just, you know, it was obvious who we had to pick. TB: So was that in 1989, then? PB: Yes. SC: Yes. TB: He really almost simultaneously came when you got here – SC: Right. TB: Okay. SC: So actually, the technician in the art department was helping in the gallery when I first got there. Then I just, you know, I need a person here that can help me all the time because we were so spread out. Okay. So what do you think was your earliest challenge? PB: My earliest challenge . . . SC: I mean, we all know we had challenges for twenty-five years (laughing), but what do you think? PB: Well, I thought about this question and I thought, the very first show that I hung was the Matt Mullican show.1 It was relatively simple and straightforward other than it had, I think, a total of five pieces in the show, but each piece was made of multiple 4x8 sheets of plywood that hung on the wall. So I had to look at one and say, if I can get Matt Mullican’s permission, we need to make this piece turn a corner so that the piece starts with four panels on one wall and then has eight more panels running down another long wall. He was fine with that. We hung it that way. So it wasn’t as much of a challenge other than now I was working with -- I was kind of having to be in charge of that space a little bit. But then the real challenge was the very next show, which was the first faculty show2 I installed. And without naming names or anything, there’s a lot of egos and personality conflicts that go on between them 1 2 Matt Mullican: Signs of the Times, exhibition held October 2 – November 11, 1989 at the Western Gallery. Faculty show, exhibition held November 20 – December 15, 1989 at the Western Gallery. 3 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED that had to do with how do we put them together in a space? Their work is very different. The challenge was either to not step on anybody’s toes or to step on everybody’s toes and get it over with. So I kind of did the second more than the first. I won’t say I could match them for egos, but I [had] a pretty strong belief in who I was at the time also (laughing), so. TB: So when you have a new exhibit coming in and because exhibits would be exhibited in different sized and configured spaces, were you the main contact with the artist to get it to go, or Sarah was the main contact with the artist to decide we’re going to have to turn a corner or whatever? PB: Sarah was the main contact, probably the whole time I was at Western. But I could -- Sarah and I had a good working relationship pretty early on, so I could say, we need to talk to the artist about, can we do this, or can we do that? SC: Yes. TB: That’s interesting. So when an exhibit comes in, you do have to look at your gallery space and see where it’s all going to go. I hadn’t thought about that before, like kind of design it. So you two worked together on designing it a little bit. SC: Then in choosing an exhibition, you know, they usually give you the facts, like how many running feet you have or what sort of square footage you have to have, etc. So you know, if it looked like it was an easy choice, I’d just go ahead. But if I had any doubt, I’d always go to Paul and say, do you think we can do this? We need, you know, six videos or whatever the problem was and we would sit down and decide -- if it was doable or not. PB: The gallery had in its stock configuration had about 238 running feet of wall. And Sarah was looking at a show that needed about 450 running feet. It was a Smithsonian show, it looked wonderful I thought I really want to do this. So I told her, I can design and build a temporary wall system that we can take apart and put into storage and bring back out again. We wouldn’t have to use dry wall. We wouldn’t have to throw away everything we bought. We could buy stuff and make it work. This was all good. I worked through the summer building the temporary wall system. Then the show came in, and I installed it, and then I went to light it. And that’s when I realized that the gallery had enough lighting, a little more lighting than you needed for 230 or so feet of wall, but not 450 feet of wall. And so I had to do some very creative lighting while we discussed with various people how was I going to get more lighting fixtures? SC: That always was a problem in terms of you know -- what shall I want to say? -- the mechanisms of the gallery in the sense that, well everybody else on campus got lights from the physical plant, you know, and here we were, nobody was bringing us lights. We had to pay for our lights. Or everybody else’s floor got scrubbed and waxed, etc., but not ours. So we really had to step up and make a case for practically everything that we wanted to do in that gallery space, even to paint the walls. Finally because normally it would be somebody -- the physical plant would paint the walls. And Paul and I had a discussion, and we were very, very -- what shall I say? We were very demanding in terms of having security at the gallery. That was the highest priority. And I didn’t want a whole of team of people just floating through, you know, painting the walls and doing the floors and whatever. So I guess we sort of put everybody off by saying, no, you don’t have a key to the gallery. So basically we got permission that anything that we wanted to do in the gallery that Paul had an exception that he could do that. 4 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PB: And that exception was very interesting. I had to meet with the head of each of the shops on campus. So the carpenter shop, that was Betty at the time, was head of the carpenter shop. She said, you’re a union carpenter. Anything you do is fine. That was done. The head of the electrical shop asked me three questions about electricity. It had to do with specific things. I answered all three of them correctly, so he said, you’re fine. You can do anything you want as long as it plugs in the wall or attaches to the ceiling tract. Do not change anything that’s permanent, not even so much as if an outlet quits working, do not try to track that down yourself. I said, fine. The plumbing shop said, Touch nothing or we will file a grievance. I fully understand that in retrospect, but at the time it seemed a little heavy handed. But that’s because you have all kinds of piping. Some of the piping is compressed air, some of its water, some of its steam at 300 degrees. Yes, you don’t want somebody that doesn’t know what they’re doing messing with any of it. The paint shop and I had spent quite a while negotiating how much was touch up, because a full repaint was their job. Touch up was my job. Finally we settled on ten gallons a year plus any separate gallon or two that would be for a temporary show. For one show you need to paint a wall blue or something that was acceptable. And then to paint it back to the normal off white the gallery had. The only time that they ever did a full repaint was after some construction was done, the earthquake mitigation that was done in the building. That was the only time they did a full paint. SC: The only people who had keys: Paul, me, and the police. So, if somebody from the physical plant needed to check the fire -- I always called them the fire hydrants -- or, you know, anything, they would have to come find one of us. PB: Because I had come from the trades, they were pretty comfortable coming to me, especially if there was a problem that they didn’t want to tell Sarah about. Which was, we had so much trouble. It was a badly designed heating and ventilating and air conditioning system. So it just was constantly having problems. One time the head of the control shop and I were sitting there talking, and he said, what we really need to do is move this. And he’s talking about this gigantic air conditioning unit that’s hanging down in the prep room. To me it was, you know, yes, we have [had] to move it, all along. He said, we have to move it because the architect designed it with a 10-foot high roll up door on the outside and a 10foot high roll up door between the shop and the prep room and then a 10-foot high door into the gallery. But right in front of that 10-foot door to the gallery, the contractor had hung this air conditioning unit at 6-foot-8 off the floor, so we couldn’t bring anything big in that straight line as it was designed. They said, well we can’t move it enough to give you the whole ten feet, but if we change this, this, and this, it will work a lot better, and it will give you almost another foot. So I had well over seven feet. I was more than pleased to have that. It really reduced the problems that we had. It just cycled so deeply from hot to cold to hot to cold to hot to cold, rather than holding that much closer to the minimum. SC: When we started in the gallery they had not given us any equipment whatsoever. We had a miniscule budget. And, you know, every year the deans would come around and say, we’ve got some money for technical equipment, etc., and Paul would have to make a list of what we needed. And of course we needed everything. Paul even brought his own tools to the gallery, you know, just because we didn’t have them. 5 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TB: But you built that up, then, over time? Different shows would require you to get stuff and – PB: Yes, some of the stuff, we’d hide it in a show budget. But the first dean we had really didn’t understand my need for a shop. Why couldn’t I just use the sculpture studio? Well, I can’t go in there and start building pedestals and not expect that the students on the weekend are going to say, hmm, I need this and walk, you know, include it with their project. So he was reticent to give us any real money for tools. Also he was reticent to give us money for anything that was below a certain dollar level. I think he really thought that should come out of Sarah’s exhibition budget. And Sarah very rightly defended that exhibition budget as exhibition, because that’s how we got good shows. So eventually he did recognize the fact that for four years, or three or four years in a row, I had put a hand cranked Genie lift on our list, and at the fourth year, we got that. But it took a long time. Even when I retired and left, I realized how much of my own hand tools and stuff were still there. And so I – SC: You probably wiped them out when you left, Paul. PB: Well no, I looked at certain things and I said, you know, this is mine but I have another one at home. I don’t need two at home. So I left a few things. But by then, we had purchased enough tools to where if I had three students working, we weren’t all sharing one hammer and one tape measure, etc., those sort of problems. SC: What do you think about your job description over the years? I mean, becoming manager of all things when really your job description said (laughing), you were supposed to swing the hammer and hang the art. PB: Yes, the job description was fairly much a standard carpenter/preparator kind of thing. I really didn’t expect that I would be asked to manage work study students or things like that. But when Sarah asked me, I certainly recognized that it would free her up to do the kind of work she was hired to do. The interesting thing was I didn’t know in advance because I had never worked with students, really, how much I would enjoy that, that actually, you know, listening to their sob stories about why they have to change the schedule again because they’re failing a class, they have to drop it because they’re still in the drop time, or whatever. And you know, I learned to keep, you know, I had a fridge in my office and I kept cheese and crackers there. So somebody would come in in bad shape, and I’d look at them and say, when was the last time you ate something? They’d say, oh, yesterday. And I’d say, okay, have some cheese and crackers, and then we’ll talk. Then they’d calm down, and things would be much better. But yes, I look back upon my history at Western as a real gift to me to get to work with the students over that period of time. SC: There was a wide range of students. We would get students to sit the gallery. And a student would come in and Paul would interview them for that particular job, and you would find out that the student had never had a job in his or her entire life. PB: Never babysat, never mowed lawns, nothing. SC: They didn’t know they had to be there on time. They didn’t know that they had to stay. [That in] signing up for three hours, they had to stay three hours. They couldn’t go get a Coca-Cola or whatever. PB: Just walk out and leave the gallery open. 6 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TB: Really? PB: Yes, yes. We had a period of time where even though they were work study eligible, they had no -few of them had a good concept. I mean, the first four years were great. We had everybody that came in had had some experience, and then it seemed to change almost overnight. It was just like one year all of a sudden we got this new batch and they had had no work experience. SC: Then we had to carefully choose the gallery interns. And Paul was excellent in terms of, sort of the first time the group got together to hang a show or whatever, and Paul was to teach them. You can always figure out who knew their math and who didn’t. PB: Oh, and I would tell someone that, okay, you take these three numbers and you add them together, and then you divide by 4 because even though it’s three numbers, that’s the spaces we’re going to leave that isn’t art. They’d say, I’m an art major not a math major. I’d say, no, this is not math major stuff. You should have learned this in the Third grade. But there were things they could do different than that. Some students could never learn to use a drill. There were just things that weren’t going to happen. SC: And he was excellent in terms of just quickly figuring that out. No feelings were hurt or anything like that, just, you know, had to like, okay, this is going to be my drill person, this is going to be my put the label-on-the-wall person. But you got close to a lot of those students. PB: Oh, yes, some of them, you know, have been gone more than ten years and I’m still in contact with them. I’ve been invited to weddings and that sort of thing. TB: And they came back for your retirement party. PB: Yes, they came back for my retirement party. SC: What do you think was the worst experience you had with one of the interns? PB: Oh, Sarah, we had this student, and I certainly won’t name names because I can’t remember it anyway, but she had mentally calculated the absolute minimum she could do and still pass the class to graduate. But she missed that mark. So at three weeks away, and it’s coming on commencement time, we told her that she had reached the point that she had not done enough to even get a D-. So she came to Sarah in tears because I had just told her she wasn’t going to make it. So then Sarah came to me, and we sat down with this girl, and we said, you know, this is what’s going on, and you have absolutely missed. You set your target so low, and when you missed the target, then it’s a failure. So here’s what you have to do in the next three weeks to get the credits to graduate. She did it for the first two or three days and then disappeared again. I thought, alright, am I going to give her a D or am I going to fail her for this class? So I gave her the D. I thought, you know, she’s not going to graduate now. I’ll make the difference here. I will let her graduate, help her graduate. Then a couple days later, I get a call. She’d used me for a job reference, and that’s when I realized how out of touch she really was. At that point I thought, okay, either she smokes too much marijuana on her time off or something, but she was just – SC: Off. 7 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TB: I find that kind of shocking, but I guess I don’t want to get too much into a discussion about it on the tape. But I mean, these are people who are supposed to love art, right, if they wanted to have this internship in art, because that’s their major, and that they would have such little interest actually in doing what they had probably been studying to do. SC: Well, and then a lot of it has to do with the fact that they’d never had a job before, because it really was a job, the internship was a job. PB: Yet so many faced it with extreme seriousness and that, you know, they wanted to get every possible thing they could out of that experience so that when they went off to do something, if they – SC: We used to have a sign on the door, it said, sign up for internship, Paul will make you famous. TB: Nice, nice. PB: That was kind of, you know, I thought of it kind of as a joke, but then I look back upon -- I wrote an absolute glowing, wonderful recommendation for a young woman because she was that outstanding, and I believe a couple art historians wrote also glowing letters, and so she ended up getting an internship at Sotheby’s. Which was supposed to be a three-month internship, and at six weeks they offered her a permanent position because they also saw what we saw, that she was outstanding. Then we had another student who was actually an anthropology major, but she wanted museum experience. She was game for everything and had great ideas, and then she asked me for a letter of recommendation for an internship at the Smithsonian, and it was a summer internship. And so I wrote her the letter, and she got the internship, and then she emailed me at the end of the summer saying they had offered her a permanent position. So yes, we had those – SC: -- you could count these people on your fingers and say, oh yes, and there was, and oh yes, there was… So, I think also, just, you know, being around students and working with students was definitely a part of the gallery job, and I enjoyed it immensely. I enjoyed the students who came to have a tour, and, you know, you would learn all sorts of things that, what they were studying about and how they related to art. It would give you a clue as to what sort of exhibitions we should be having or what the students would be interested in, in terms of exhibitions. Okay, what were some of your favorite exhibitions? PB: Okay. I went back through the gallery website to look at all the previous shows. And so, I mentioned that we started off with the Matt Mullican show. But after that faculty show, which was my first introduction to that really, we had a show called BIOkinetic,3 and it was an absolutely fascinating show that required literally daily maintenance. So there were live flowers, cut flowers, but that were in a piece. The cut flowers literally had to be changed every day. So you had a descending line of live to dead flowers coming through this piece, so 3 BIOkinetic: Wendy Jacob, Gary Justis, Michael Paha, John Pakosa, John Ploof, Thomas Skomski, exhibited at the Western Gallery, January 12 – February 10, 1990. 8 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED you would change one row each day with fresh flowers so that you would watch this progress change. And luckily for me, they had ordered something called Peruvian lilies. I didn’t know what they were. It turns out they grow very well in Whatcom County. Every grower that sells flowers had them. We had them -- I had them in my backyard, I called them freesias. I didn’t know they were Peruvian lily. So the flowers were readily available. But it had things like a 40-lemon cell,4 so it had a clock that was driven by forty lemons that had electrodes pushed into them. So an electric clock with the battery was the creation of these. So I had to change out the lemons once a week, and they’d get pretty nasty by the end of a week. It had what looked like seals lying on the beach. But they were made out of truck inner tubes, but they were breathing. So they’d rise and fall, each at different rates, so you’ve got these in the somewhat darkened gallery, and they all had these little fan motors. The artist who made this piece knew that these fan motors would burn out, so he had sent a whole box of spares. So I was constantly making sure that they had good working parts and that their timer, little timing motors worked. So it was a very fascinating show, but I couldn’t have taken a day off in that show during the time it ran if I’d wanted to. The amount of maintenance was just too much. So after that, we had Jimmie Durham. And Jimmie Durham, Native American, activist, artist, with a fantastic show.5 But his show ended up being one of the big, my first real problem shows in the gallery in that the gallery from New York disassembled the pieces to make them fit in the crates they had rather than make crates for the individual work. So I opened these crates, and they were filled with Styrofoam peanuts, and I had to dig through them and find these little packages of parts. And there’s no reason to have taken forty little wooden pieces off of their main piece when the crate was long enough to fit the main piece. But they just had disassembled it greatly. Jimmie Durham was great fun to work with, very - I’d ask him a question, and he’d say nothing, just completely ignore it. I’d ask him another question, he’d say nothing. I’d ask him another question, he’d say, white guy asks too many questions. Then, the next day he’d answer all the questions. (Laughing) SC: He was a wonderful person. PB: Oh, very hilarious to be around. But we had some really fantastic shows. Dominique Blaine,6 a Canadian artist who did this wonderful installation where she had a hundred pairs of Canadian Army boots, in the gallery, suspended by string from the ceiling so that they look like they are marching. So the left foot is on the ground, the right foot was up. She had a very specific string, so she knew the stretch rate, so she knew she could make this work perfectly. It was a wonderful show. She was, again, a wonderful artist to work with. Viola Frey, 7ceramicist, came in. Of course, when she showed up, it was very funny. She shows up and she apologizes. She’s just covered with clay. She had been in her studio throwing pots when her 4 [100 Lemon Cell, 1989, by John Pakosta]. Jimmie Durham: the bishop’s moose and the Pinkerton men, exhibited at Western Gallery, Febrary 23 – March 23, 1990. 6 [Dominique Blain: resonant currents of history], exhibited at the Western Gallery, September 27 – November 4, 1995. 7 Viola Frey: plates, 1968-1994: the Butler Institute of American Art, exhibited at the Western Gallery, March 27 – April 29, 1995. 9 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 5 assistant showed up and said, we were supposed to leave forty-five minutes ago to go to the plane, and I haven’t been able to find you. She says, oh my god, yes, we have to go to Bellingham. Off she goes. But she was great fun to work with also. She had this almost twelve-foot tall ceramic grandmother who was in the show called The Big Grandmother. SC: You have a wonderful memory, Paul. PB: Well, that particular piece was fun because I thought, I’d seen the pictures, I knew how big it was, I thought, this is going to be scary. But it turns out she had really thought it out. It went together pretty easy. Willem Volkersz8 is a Dutch born but has lived in the United States since he was six, and artist who lives in Montana. A wonderful neon show. I have seen work by him in shows all over the country, anywhere I go. He also was great fun to work with. He has kept me on his Christmas card list even to this point now. TB: Oh, nice. PB: We did an Andy Goldsworthy9 show. That was a lot of fun. But I didn’t get to work with Andy Goldsworthy. He didn’t come, but his assistant did. Roger Shimomura,10 who not only brought a wonderful painting show but came and did a performance piece. SC: Oh, yes. PB: Which was very hilarious. So he had -- he was doing this part while at the same time two young Asian women, I say Asian because one was Japanese and one was Chinese, who were wondering around with fortune cookies on trays and giving people fortune cookies. And the fortune inside said, not Chinese. Because the fortune cookies were not ever made in China. They were not a Chinese item. They were made -- somebody in American thought it up as a marketing thing. But the ones that the Japanese girl was carrying around said, not Japanese either. (Laughing). So it was hilarious, you know, it was just a part of his ongoing performance. It was a lot fun. So we had a Mel Chin11 show, fantastic show. The work, you know, was great. Mel Chin was great to work with. He comes in and he looks at the one piece, and I’ve got it on the wall, and he just says, well, you’ve hung that one upside down. And I said, it’s from a private collection. He said, what do you mean by that? And I said, it’s only got one wire on the back, and this is the way it was hung there. He said, they’ve had that for twelve years hanging upside down in their house? That’s hilarious. (Laughing) And John Buck,12 the printmaker, sculptor from Montana, who came with a tremendously, wonderful sculpture show, and also came and did several talks and, you know, talks with students. Spent time in the classroom. I truly enjoyed his show. Later on when his son became old enough to go to school, he sent Willem Volkersz: Domestic Neon, exhibited at the Western Gallery, February 17 – March 11, 1994. Andy Goldsworthy: stone works in America, exhibited at the Western Gallery, November 8 – December 8, 1994. 10 Roger Shimomura: Delayed Reactions, exhibited at the Western Gallery, September 29 – November 26, 1996. 11 Mel Chin: Inescapable Histories, exhibited at the Western Gallery, January 26 – March 14, 1997. 12 John Buck: Sculpture and Prints, exhibited at the Western Gallery, October 8 – December 1, 2000. 10 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 8 9 his son to Western, and his son worked with me and made me promise that since I knew both of his parents, I wouldn’t tell anyone who his parents were because both his parents were famous artists, and he didn’t want to be at art school as the son of John Buck and Deborah Butterfield. TB: He was going to art school here? PB: Yes. SC: Yes, yes. TB: Okay, cool. PB: And he also worked for me and I enjoyed him very much. And a show with Janet Biggs.13 Janet Biggs is a New York artist who does video installation pieces that are quite stunning, very well known. I’ve also remained friends with her. I’m on her email list still for every opening she has, so I get to -- Most of the time I see them just by clicking on a link not by actually going. We had a couple of Dianne Kornberg14 shows. Dianne Kornberg, a photographer. I had literally saw her work when I went to Portland for Sarah to pick up work for a show that Sarah had curated. In the gallery next door to the one I was picking up, they had these 4-foot by 5-foot black and white photos that just knocked me out. So instead of quite going first to this place I was supposed to go to pick up something, I had to go look at this show. I was very impressed with the work. I just thought, wow. I did not come back and tell Sarah we have to do this show by this woman. But about four or five years later, Sarah had found her herself. Then we had a show again at least ten years later, a new and completely different work. Again, great stuff. SC: But that was one of her shows that I wrote down as remembering we had the gallery totally transformed, because Montreal Danse was here,15 and they did a residency, in the gallery. So I mean, Dianne’s photographs were on the wall, and then the entire gallery had seats. PB: We brought in – SC: Bleachers. PB: -- riser, bleacher-type seats from the PAC. SC: And then the [Photographic Lab] Gallery was where the dancers performed, and Dianne did the décor for the particular pieces that they were doing. It was an incredible experience, in terms of, you Janet Biggs: Flight and BuSpar, exhibited at Western Gallery, April 1 – May 4, 2001. Field notes, exhibited at the Western Gallery, exhibited at the Western Gallery, April 16 – May 31, 2008; Dianne Kornberg: Madonna Comix and Other Collaborations, exhibited at the Western Gallery, September 28 – November 21, 2014. 15 2008, part of Dianne Kornberg’s Field Notes, which included a set design for Montreal Danse, which was in residence at WWU at that time. 11 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 13 14 know, the photographer working with the dancers and everybody accepting the fact that we literally had been -- it was like bringing in a theater into the gallery. It was a lot of work, but it – PB: I thought it was very successful. SC: Yes. PB: And then the second show of hers, she was doing an illustrated graphic novel at the suggestion -- I think a gallery owner in New York had come up with this idea to pair poets that she knew with photographers that she knew and see if they could do collaborative pieces. So this particular pairing was her fifth time. She had had three successes and one failure, so she thought it was worth it to keep going, but this was her fifth collaboration. So I’m working with the two of them. The poet has come up also, and she’s talking to me about how she lives in New York City, she had never been east of the Hudson River. So she’s telling her friends she’s going to be collaborating with this artist and she’s going to go to Washington State to this island. Her friends look up the island and say, do you have any idea what you’re doing? This is an island that has five people living on it and no ferry and no bridge. You’re going to be held captive. We may never see you again. She said she had talked to Dianne on the phone, and Dianne seemed like a normal, okay person, so she was going to take this risk. They were out there on Obstruction Island, you know, which it has a passenger-only ferry, but it’s – it’s actually a water taxi. It only comes if you call it. Otherwise, you go on your own boat. So her friends maybe had legitimate concern if you were from New York City, that, you know, this is off in the Wild West. You’re going to go live on an island that only a couple people live on with no ferry and no bridge. This was scary to anybody from New York. So as Sarah who has lived in New York, and I was there as a child, no bridge, that could be very scary. Stuck on an island. SC: Okay. I wrote down the show Cruciformed.16 Remember that? PB: I do. SC: It was images of the cross. And I remember, if I -- this would be probably the second worst experience. There was this humungous, humungous cross. Don’t you remember? PB: The cross was eighteen to twenty feet tall. I mean, we couldn’t stand it up in the gallery. But the previous venue had built a stand for it so it could go at an angle. But it came with no instructions. So I’m looking at this pile of parts for this stand, and I’m looking at this pile of parts that make up the piece, and so I call this guy and he said, well, it should be obvious. That’s all he can tell me. So I called the artist, with Sarah’s permission, I called the artist and I said, you know, he says this should be obvious, but he said from the pile of parts he sent me. He said, hang on, I’ll see if I can find a photo of the installation. So he sends me a photo of the installation. So then I figured out how it has to go. But that was a troublesome piece. And of course the fact that we have a fairly large Christian community in this area, and so they’re going to come in and observe this and have their own complaints. So this giant cross, this eighteen or twenty16 Cruciformed: Images of the Cross Since 1980, exhibited at the Western Gallery, February 9 – March 19, 1992. 12 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED foot high cross, has a larger than life size, fully nude, 3-D Jesus, and he’s all made out of photographs that are shaped around a form, a body form, but it’s photographs of other crucifixes elsewhere. But it’s in such a way that when you look at the face from thirty feet away, it looks like a face. It’s not until you get close that you see the other parts. Of course we had people complaining about the male nudity, that, you know, this, that, and the other. I’m not sure how much of it Sarah heard, but I certainly heard a lot. SC: Yes, I just remember the -- I mean, we had to get like twenty people to get that cross – PB: To install that cross, yes. SC: Oh, I just remember thinking, my god, we’re going to kill somebody. It was so heavy and so hard to get it, you know, at a slant. PB: Because it was made out of plaster and something else, so it probably weighed -- the figure, which had to be laid on the cross, and then the cross moved up and into position on the stand, the figure itself was probably two hundred pounds, and the cross was probably two hundred to three hundred. Because it’s plaster with photographs over it, you know it’s fragile. Yes, we had everybody available. It was an all hands on deck kind of thing. Borrowed some students I’d never worked with, so I had to trust that they could move when I told them to. But the show was very good. It was a wonderful show. SC: Yes. And Paul is very good. That sort of triggered Paul saying he had to tell the students what to do. Paul is excellent in terms of guiding the students, in the sense that he would say, okay, we are going to take three steps to the left, or four steps to the right, or we’re going to walk backwards through, or whatever, you know. And to this day, when I help my husband, he says, well, what are you waiting for? You know what we’re going to do. I say, I’m just waiting for you to give me instructions like Paul did so I know exactly what we’re going to do. TB: Nice. SC: He was very good with students in that way. TB: Well, I observed it a few times. You hung some shows certainly up here, and he was very good. You could tell that they really enjoyed working with him, and he was really good at teaching them, not just -- a skill that I don’t have. I want people to ask me the questions. SC: Good teacher. TB: Yes, because I’m not that. PB: Yes. One of the things that I did as far as the training thing, I had been here maybe two years when I was at the American Association of Museums, or something like that, had their conference in Seattle, so I could afford to travel. Sarah had given me release time for the Friday, so I went for the whole three-day weekend. One of the things that was there was a videotape, this was before DVDs, but a videotape on art handling by the Gallery Association of New York. So I went ahead and bought it, being pretty sure that we had already spent all of Sarah’s budget (laughing). So, I went ahead and bought it. And I used it as a training video. It had a tremendous amount of information presented in a very strange dry and boring fashion, but I could, sort of we could joke and laugh about it. But I told them that at the beginning where 13 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED they make a whole lot of mistakes in the video, I’ve seen examples of all of these, and it’s something we want to avoid, and that’s why they show it the way they did. Then, oh maybe two or three years later, I was at some other conference, and there was a guy who had just finished producing a new movie. It was also available only on videotape. But he had followed the process of a show that was going to be in Milan, Italy, but it was the work of an American painter. So most of the paintings were coming from the United States. So it shows this crew going around and gathering these pieces, and these pieces are gigantic. So in order to ship them, they have to be folded or rolled. How do you fold or roll paintings in a way that makes them safe? So it’s a really beautiful thing on framing and transporting. But it’s also a beautiful piece on installation. And so I would show both of those films. Then, maybe as much as ten years ago, maybe not quite, a new one was put out, and I read about it on one of the listservs. It was another art handling one that really talked in detail about art handling. And the DVD was relatively cheap and I had a Paypal account, so I bought that one too. And then I realized I could give up on the one that was just too -- it was just – SC: Showed its age. PB: It was too 1970s anymore, even though the information was valid, and so we had the same information presented in, you know, 2010 or whatever. It was really good to have that available to show students because then it wasn’t just me talking about things. They’d see stuff, and, you know, particularly the second one had a lot about handling ceramics. SC: And also, Paul was excellent, I mean, the students who came to Paul weren’t gallery interns at all. He was excellent in terms of working with students who had no idea how to frame something, or had some type of technical problem, and they knew that they could go ask Paul how to solve the problem. TB: But you also, I mean, that takes me to maybe a different step, but you solved the problems for a lot of people on campus. I mean, you were very helpful, like in telling us what to buy to hang Elizabeth Rider Montgomery out there (Research Room). You told us what to go buy, and then you did it. I mean, you did a lot of stuff kind of outside of the box probably of -- probably even what Sarah really knew, because then she would sometimes bill us if she knew (laughing). Near the end, I knew you were going to start billing us if you knew. But yes, you did a lot for the university. PB: Well, it took a long time for Sarah to get permission to bill for the work I did. SC: Oh, yes. PB: She fought the administration for years. I’m not saying this to put down anybody, just it’s, it’s not like the Physical Plant that came into existence almost with a chargeback system. They didn’t see the gallery as -- we were an academic unit. We shouldn’t be doing chargeback. And so, and I don’t think Sarah ever knew how many certificates I framed for people. SC: Oh, I can’t imagine. PB: So you know, people would -- various people would say, okay, we’re giving this certificate of appreciation to these people, and we tried just sticking it in a plain black frame but it doesn’t look right. I 14 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED said, okay, bring it over. So I would cut them a real matte for it, out of scraps. You know, almost always we had scraps. Or sometimes I’d make them go buy a piece here in the bookstore. But yes, I framed hundreds. Then when Carol started giving the sustainability -- the Office of Sustainability Awards, then we discussed how sustainable was it to buy the cheap black frames from China, as compared to, can we get something better? So she talked to the Sustainability Office, and they talked to the RE Store, and the RE Store started making them frames for $30 a frame. And they were fun. They were artistic. They were all recycled materials, of course that fit within the heading. We had all that glass from -- do you remember, I think it was a show from Germany that was here in the library of – SC: Oh, yes. PB: Posters for children’s books. But that one they wanted -- they didn’t want the whole framed package shipped back. They just wanted the posters shipped back. So we got all that glass and frames. So when students would ask me for frames, I would say, hey, I’ve got all these aluminum frames. Then I started cutting down the glass for, like for Carol’s pieces or whatever, because they didn’t have a glass [cutter]. So yes, we recycled a lot. But yes, I would try to slip this stuff in without telling Sarah. And then – SC: My bottom line was, Paul, the only thing I care about is we get the job done. PB: Get the show open on time. SC: That’s all I cared about it. TB: Yes, because the president’s office. You’re a regular presence in their homes, at least. PB: Yes. And the dean’s home and, yes. TB: Nice, nice. More? SC: One other -- oh, tell us about the Tibetan monks.17 PB: Okay! (Laughing) You know, I laugh about this because I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t know what -- I didn’t know how seriously mature or not Tibetan monks would act. And you know, they’re making this sand mandala, and it’s a really beautiful thing. Of course, we knew we would have the draw for this for people coming through the gallery [and it] would exceed our capacity. So what we had to do was, I made a little six-volt system where we could send a signal from the back door. As soon as four people left, the light would come on at the front door, they could let four more people in. Because we had this fire code capacity, and we just as soon as -- you could only come in the front, you could only leave through the back. And they’re in there working. Anytime they weren’t working, they were playing. I mean, they were having hilarious fun. So this one point comes along, and one of the monks says, I need a nail. I said, okay. And I got him a nail. So I go in and he’s gotten two rocks from out in the plantings, and he’s got a rock on the ground that he’s holding with his feet, and he’s broken one of his little copper sifters for his [string], and so what he’s done is he’s just broken off a little piece of another one to make a patch. But he is drilling a hole by hammering this nail, with another rock, using a rock for a hammer to drive this nail through the little piece of copper to 17 The art of Tibet: Sand Mandala, exhibited at the Western Gallery, May 14 – May 19, 2000. 15 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED make his little rivet that he uses to repair the piece. I said, you know, we’ve got -- I’ve got cordless drills, I’ve got hammers. He said, I don’t know from cordless drills or hammers, I know from rocks and nails. And so he made this excellent little repair. And I was just very surprised. SC: I remember it was a beautiful ceremony when they opened. Didn’t they blow horns or something? PB: Yes, they did this whole -- yes. TB: Okay, I went to the closing things. I got some sand when they were taking it apart. PB: Yes. And then I had to build a media stand because part of their contract with the American company that sort of sponsors them was that there be a stand that the media could get up on and elevate them above the level of the crowds. TB: Wasn’t it being videotaped at all times or something? PB: Yes, yes. TB: The whole making of it got videotaped. PB: Yes, the whole making of it. They had a camera suspended from the ceiling directly over it that was the early days of wireless signal. We had to have the wireless receiver in the next room because that’s as far as it could reach. But that process was filmed. Then of course the people on the media stand, there was a permanent sort of setup there, plus any other news agency that came with credentials could get up on the media stand. And a whole lot of regular Bellingham, Whatcom County citizens thought they should be able to fake some sort of media credential to get up on the stand. (Laughing) SC: But Paul was a good policeman. PB: I’m a, you know, like, I’m a surgeon here at the hospital, I’m a very important person, I should be allowed up on that stand. I said, you know, just go stand in line, and you’ll get to walk through, and you’ll be closer. You’ll be right in front. No, I should be able to get up on the stand because I’m an important surgeon. You know, and I’m like, Okay, fine. Surgeons [no or know?}, you know. SC: Okay, two other shows. The bed show. PB: Embedded Metaphor.18 SC: Yes, that was one of my favorite. Everything in the show pertained to a bed. And we had some very unusual beds (laughing). PB: Yes, the show, you know, it was a lot of crates, a lot of traveling stuff. There was one in which they had taken a short video, a short section with permission of an Alfred Hitchcock movie in which there’s a blond in the bed and there’s this painting in the background. And what the artist has done is replaced the painting in the video clip with a painting of his own. So we have the bed, the painting, the video monitor showing the section from the Alfred Hitchcock movie that he has altered to have his painting in it. But 18 Embedded Metaphor, exhibited at the Western Gallery, September 20 – November 23, 1997. 16 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED what he wanted in every venue that the show went to was a blond in the messed up bed with his photograph. Well, I happened to have a work study student who had gorgeous long blond hair, so she was more than willing to be my blond in the bed. But it was just, again, you never know what requirements come with a show. SC: We also had a lot of receptions in the gallery. The Student Affairs office always had their parents weekend, always would have their receptions in the gallery. And I remember the bed show was in the gallery at the time. And of course, we spent a lot of time trying to get people – PB: To not sit on the beds. SC: -- to not sit on the bed or -- So receptions were always very interesting, because, you know, sometimes there were people who came who had no clue that they were not supposed to put their cocktail glass down on the – PB: On a pedestal or on a Plexiglas latrine. But I’m going to throw in another show that fits sort of with the bed show. We had a show called A Painting for Over the Sofa.19 SC: Oh, yes. PB: This gallery owner in Florida had gotten tired of somebody wanting a painting that will match their sofa. They’d bring in a photograph of the sofa. They want a painting for over the sofa. And so she decided to curate a show called A Painting for Over the Sofa. It came with eight inflatable sofas. Of which five were in good enough shape when they came to us that they would hold their air. One had to be pumped up daily, one had to be pumped up every two days, and one had to be pumped up about every five days. But it was, and again, getting people to not sit on the sofas. But it was a lot of fun, so. So you said you had two shows, Sarah? What was the other one? SC: The other one was Pictures, Patents, Monkeys and More.20 This was a show about collecting. And, you know, the curator that put it together essentially sort of gathered little mini collections. Then we were supposed to find some collections here at the university that we could add to the show. TB: I think Diane Parker’s21 -- anyway, what were those called? SC: Yes. Of course Paul loved it because it had the monkeys in it. But I, no, what did we add to the show, though, besides Diane’s – Part I: A Painting for Over the Sofa (that’s not necessarily a painting). Part II: A sofa and . . . , exhibited at the Western Gallery, October 5 – November 20, 2003. 20 Pictures, Patents, Monkeys and More . . . On Collecting, exhibited at the Western Gallery, January 18 – March 9, 2001. 21 A-shi-wi: Zuni carvings from the collection of Diane Parker, exhibited at the Western Gallery, May 29 – June 14, 2003. 17 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 19 PB: The anthropology club. Sarah Campbell curated a little show of interesting Northwest Native American pieces from their collection. SC: Yes, yes. PB: But I had a sock monkey as a kid, and I sort of had this view in my head of exactly what a sock monkey looked like. And the show came in, and we had -- and these guys have over a thousand sock monkeys, and I’ve actually met these two guys since then. But, they sent one hundred monkeys from their collection to the show, and everyone was absolutely different. So word got around that we had these monkeys. The interesting thing is who showed up to see it. The owner of the 3B’s Tavern downtown comes with his sock monkey from his childhood to visit a show of sock monkeys, because he wants his sock monkey to see all these other sock monkeys. So here’s this bear of a guy, a big bushy beard, carrying a sock monkey in. And of course the students are like, is that one of ours? No. (Laughing) But it was very fun and very interesting. And also to talk to people about collecting stuff like sock monkeys, these two guys had started off with the absolute point of collecting. They were artists, they were photographers, they collected stuff. And the one guy had had a sock monkey. The other guy had never seen one before. They were at a garage sale and they see this sock monkey, so they buy the sock monkey. And the one guy’s explaining to the other one about how this was sort of a folk art thing that no two will ever be the same because your grandmother made you yours or your mother made you yours or whatever. So they buy the sock monkey, they take it home, they put a tag on it that has an accession number, they make a file for it, and then over the next fifteen or twenty years, they collect more than a thousand of them. And each one is absolutely -And at a certain point they realized, you know, these can’t just be sitting around the apartment all the time, so they had one of the companies that manufacturers archival boxes make them a specific size box that would hold their biggest sock monkey so that every box would be the same, but every box had their full accession information on it, in their collection of monkeys. So that whole bit about collecting got to be, you know, a teaching moment for a lot of people. They didn’t realize that it’s not just you’ve – SC: It’s not just art that you can collect, but there are a lot of very interesting things. Okay, Paul, how many days were you in full retirement? Now that you are working at the Whatcom Museum. PB: That’s a big zero! I never actually got retirement. So I don’t know if you know this, but before – TB: You’re on the state retirement, though, aren’t you? PB: I’m on state retirement. I’m drawing out pension. But three or four weeks before I officially retired from the university, I was asked by Barbara Matilsky at the Whatcom Museum (they had someone out on medical leave) could I come in and help them, starting literally the day after I retired? On a temporary job. So, I said, yes. So they quickly emailed me the paperwork because I had to have the background check and all that they now require. And so we sent all this stuff off, and I went to work for them for what was just going to be a couple of days. Then at the end of that particular job, they said, well, the person who was out on medical leave has chosen not to come back. Will you work for three weeks full time to get us through this crunch period? And Carol and I hadn’t made any plans to travel. Carol had had surgery, so she was kind of staying at home a bit yet still. So I said, Sure, I’ll work full time. Because I had a massive payoff check at the end because I had so 18 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED much sick leave and comp time and everything else, so I didn’t need money, but I just thought, well this, I’m glad to work a [little longer]. So that three-week job ended. They said, Well, we have this other project that’s kind of ongoing. And so we’re not completely messing with your retirement, would you work two days a week on this project? So I did that for a few months. And then it was another show change time and they said, can you go back to full time for three weeks? I said, yes. Then we went back to two days a week for a while. Then they said that they had finally written up the description, the job description, and had announced the opening. I knew that I was running -- that they were running out of temporary budget money, so I was going to be unemployed or retired as you will, or I could apply for the job. So I discussed it with Carol, and she says, well, you know, if you think they would accept you working for maybe only two years. I told her I would work this for two to five years, and she said, well, then you need to apply. And I said, well, then we need to rewrite my resume because my last update on my resume was 1989. So we had -- yes, I had to rewrite a resume and then write a cover letter, and then I sent it off. And I got the form email back saying they had received it, and then I heard nothing for a full month. I kept working away at this two days a week thing that I was doing. Then someone came to the museum and said, oh, congratulations on getting the permanent job. And I said, well, I haven’t heard that I have the permanent job. And they said, oops, maybe I let the cat out of the bag. So it turned out they had been talking to some people, and they were planning to offer me the job, but their big fear was how much money they had to offer compared to what they thought I would want. So, I won’t discuss salary because I signed a nondisclosure agreement, but its full time at 30 hours a week. And at 30 hours a week, I’m still semiretired. TB: Great. I hate to break this up, but I have to. It’s 11:43 – SC: Yes. TB: -- and we have a luncheon thing, and there’s a class going to be in here at noon. PB: Okay. TB: So I got to set up for them before we’ll be off. But this was terrific. PB: Yes. The End 19 Paul Brower Edited Transcript – June 4, 2019 Campus History Collection ©Western Washington University Libraries Special Collections ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Title: WWU Board of Trustees Packet: 2019-04-05
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Date: 2019-04-05
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Text preview (might not show all results): WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA APRIL 4, 5, 2019 THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 Location: Viking Union 565 Time: 3:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 – 3:05 2. RECOGNIZING THE WWU OFFICE OF
Show moreWESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA APRIL 4, 5, 2019 THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 Location: Viking Union 565 Time: 3:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 – 3:05 2. RECOGNIZING THE WWU OFFICE OF TRIBAL RELATIONS AND WELCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE AND FIRST NATIONS RELATIONS AND TRIBAL LIAISON LAURAL BALLEW 3:05 – 3:15 Resolution No. 2019-01 Recognizing the Western Washington University Office of American Indian/Alaska Native and First Nations Relations 3:15 – 4:00 Blanket and Welcome Ceremony by Lummi Tribal Elders and Blackhawk Dancers 4:00 – 5:00 Reception FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 Location: Old Main 340 Time: 8:00 a.m. 3. CALL TO ORDER, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8:00 – 8:05 • Board of Trustees Meeting, February 8, 2019 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 8:05 – 8:15 5. BOARD CHAIR REPORT 8:15 – 8:25 6. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT REPORT 8:25 – 8:35 7. FACULTY SENATE REPORT 8:35 – 8:40 Page 1 Active Minds Changing Lives 8. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS REPORT 8:40 – 8:45 9. FINANCE, AUDIT AND ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 8:45 – 8:55 Presentation: Trustee John Meyer, Committee Chair 10. STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE REPORT 8:55 – 9:05 Presentation: Trustee Mo West, Committee Chair ACTION ITEMS 11. APPROVAL OF 2019 SUMMER SESSION TUITION AND FEES 9:05 – 9:20 Presentation: Brent Carbajal, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Earl Gibbons, Vice Provost for Extended Education 12. APPROVAL OF HOUSING AND DINING RATES 9:30 – 9:50 Presentation: Melynda Huskey, Vice President for Enrollment & Student Services Leonard Jones, Director, University Residences BREAK – 10 MINUTES 13. APPROVAL OF UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN CHANGE 10:10 – 10:25 Presentation: Richard Van Den Hul, Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Chyerl Wolfe-Lee, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources DISCUSSION ITEMS 14. COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES SOCIAL SCIENCES STATE OF THE COLLEGE AND LINGUISTICS PLANNING UPDATE 10:25 – 11:25 Presentation: Brent Carbajal, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Maria Paredes Mendez, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Kristin Denham, Director, Linguistics Program 15. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 11:25 – 11:35 Presentation: 16. INFORMATION ITEMS 11:35 – 11:40 a. Professional Leave Report b. Tenure and Promotion Report c. University Advancement Report Becca Kenna-Schenk, Executive Director of Government Relations Page 2 Active Minds Changing Lives d. Capital Program Report e. University Relations and Marketing Report f. Admissions and Enrollment Report 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY BE HELD TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, REAL ESTATE AND LEGAL ISSUES AS AUTHORIZED IN RCW 42.30.110 11:40 – 12:00 18. DATE FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING: June 13, 14, 2019 19. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 Active Minds Changing Lives WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes PURPOSE: Action Items Purpose of Submittal: Approval of the Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. Proposed Motion: MOVED, that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, upon the recommendation of the president, approve the following minutes:  Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting, Friday, February 7, 2019 Supporting Information: Minutes of Friday, February 7, 2019 DRAFT Minutes February 8, 2019 Western Washington University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Friday, February 8, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Acting on behalf of Board Chair Earl Overstreet, who called into the meeting by phone, Board Vice Chair, Trustee Chase Franklin called the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University to order at 8:02 am in the Board Room, Old Main, in Bellingham, WA. Trustee Franklin noted that the meeting agenda would be abbreviated due to extreme winter weather. Board of Trustees Earl Overstreet, Chair – by phone Chase Franklin, Vice Chair John Meyer, Secretary – by phone Citlaly Ramirez Faith Pettis Karen Lee – by phone Mo West Sue Sharpe Western Washington University Sabah Randhawa, President Brent Carbajal, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Richard Van Den Hul, Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Donna Gibbs, Vice President for University Relations and Marketing McNeel Jantzen, Faculty Senate President Paul Cocke, Director of University Communications Paul Dunn, Chief of Staff to the President, Secretary to the Board of Trustees Barbara Sandoval, Senior Executive Assistant to the President Rayne Rambo, Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION 02-01-2019 • Trustee Pettis moved that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, upon the recommendation of the president, approve the following minutes: Board of Trustees Meeting December 13 & 14, 2018 The motion passed. DRAFT Minutes February 8, 2019 2. PUBLIC COMMENT As per Amended RCW 28B.35.110, the Board of Trustees provided time for public comment. There were no requests for public comment. 3. BOARD CHAIR REPORT Calling in by phone, Board Chair Earl Overstreet elected not to deliver his report in order to abbreviate the agenda because of inclement weather. 4. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT REPORT President Randhawa reported that the newly hired Executive Director of American Indian/Alaska Native and First Nations Relations and Tribal Liaison, Laural Ballew, started in her position and was welcomed at a gathering with the campus community. President Randhawa highlighted that he and Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services, Melynda Huskey, have been meeting with diverse student groups and having productive conversations regarding equity, diversity and inclusion. In order to ensure that student concerns are addressed in a timely and transparent manner, the University’s diversity website was updated with a timeline for action to help monitor progress on these important issues. He also noted that the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) made a campus visit and made recommendations regarding assessing outcomes and aligning with the budget planning process. He confirmed that Western responded to those recommendation and the NWCCU has acknowledge that the recommendations have been addressed and they are satisfied with the progress made. 5. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS REPORT Millka Solomon, Associated Student President was not present to provide her report. 6. FACULTY SENATE REPORT McNeel Jantzen, Faculty Senate President elected not to deliver her report in order to abbreviate the agenda because of inclement weather. 7. FINANCE, AUDIT AND ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Trustee Sue Sharpe, Committee Member, Finance, Audit and Enterprise Risk Management (FARM) Committee reported on behalf of the FARM Committee. She welcomed Trustee Faith Pettis to her first FARM Committee meeting and noted that she will bring great insight to the committee. Sharpe reported that the committee received a presentation on Physical Plant integrity and that the presentation would come before the full board at a future meeting. She noted that the FARM committee is working to establish a formal policy for University Reserves that will come to the full board for approval and that Title IX & Clery Act updates will be provided at every committee meeting. She also noted that the committee concurred with the DRAFT Minutes February 8, 2019 recommendation of the State Auditor’s Office conducting the FY 2019 Financial Statement Audit. 8. STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE REPORT Trustee Mo West, Chair, Student Success Committee, reported that the Student Success Committee was updated on the dashboard that tracks success related to equity, diversity, and inclusion and that it is detailed in intention, status and progress. She explained that the committee visited the Math Department for a presentation and discussion on the strategies for non-majors to succeed in Math, particularly the introductory courses and creative pedagogical methods used in them. She also added that the committee was able to tour the Math Tutoring Center allowing a visual for resources available to students who are challenged in first year General University Requirements (GUR) in Math. 9. CONSENT ITEMS Vice Chair, Chase Franklin introduced the consent item of the approval of Winter Quarter Degrees. MOTION 02-02-2019 Trustee Sharpe moved, that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, on recommendation of the faculty and subject to the completion of any unmet requirements, approves awarding undergraduate and graduate degrees to the candidates listed in the files of the Registrar and Graduate Dean, for Winter Quarter 2019, effective March 23, 2019. The motion passed. 10. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS Richard Van Den Hul, Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs and Rick Benner, Director, Facilities Development and Capital Budget, University Architect provided a brief overview of the public works projects that require Board of Trustees approval. MOTION 02-03-2019 Trustee Ramirez moved, that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, upon the recommendation of the President, award a contract to Lydig Construction, Spokane, WA, for the amount of $2,070,000 (and associated sales tax) for the Phase 1 level of work contract (design and preconstruction services) for the University Residences New Residence Hall. The motion passed. DRAFT Minutes February 8, 2019 MOTION 02-04-2019 Trustee Ramirez moved, that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, upon the recommendation of the President, award a contract to M. A. Mortenson Construction, Bellevue, WA, for the amount of $759,996 (plus associated sales tax) for the Phase 1 contract for design and preconstruction services for the Consolidated Academic Support Services Facility The motion passed. MOTION 02-05-2019 Trustee Ramirez moved, that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, upon the recommendation of the President, award a contract to Regency NW Construction, Inc., Bellevue, WA, for the amount of $886,500 (base bid, plus alternate #1) to construct the Multiple Building Office and Classroom Renovations in Environmental Studies (ES) and Campus Services (CS). The motion passed. 11. APPOINTMENT OF FY 2019 FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDITOR Trustee Meyer reported that the FARM Committee agreed with the recommendation from Business and Financial Affairs to approve the State Auditor’s Office to perform the FY 2019 Financial Statement Audit. MOTION 02-06-2019 Trustee Meyer moved, upon the recommendation of the Board of Trustees FARM Committee, the appointment of the Washington State Auditor’s Office to perform an audit of the Financial Statements of the University, Housing and Dining, and Wade King Student Recreation Center, and an audit of the inventory of the Associated Students Bookstore. The appointment is for a oneyear term with an estimated 620 hours and an estimated cost of $60,000. The motion passed. 12. COLLEGE OF HUNAMITIES SOCIAL SCIENCE STATE OF THE COLLEGE AND LINGUISTICS PLANNING UPDATE Vice Chair, Chase Franklin, explained that due to inclement weather this item would be rescheduled for a future meeting of the Board of Trustees. DRAFT Minutes February 8, 2019 13. WWU ON THE PENINSULAS EXPANSION FEASIBILITY STUDY: NEXT STEPS Vice Chair, Chase Franklin, explained that due to the inclement weather, that this item would be rescheduled for a future meeting of the Board of Trustees 14. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE President Randhawa reported on behalf of Becca Kenna-Schenk, Executive Director of Government Relations that on Martin Luther King Jr. Day over one hundred Western students were present in Olympia as part of Western Lobby Day. President Randhawa also thanked the trustees that attended Regents and Trustee Day in Olympia representing Western. He noted that current legislative requests have been viewed as favorable during the current legislative session and that there have been supportive conversations with legislators regarding support for Western. President Randhawa also noted the former trustee, Ralph Munro, has agreed to host legislators from the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsula to discuss the future of education on the peninsula and how Western can support the future of higher education on the peninsulas. 15. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Quarterly Report on Grants and Contracts Provost Carbajal provided a written report with information for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs concerning grant awards. b. University Advancement Report Vice President Bowers provided a written report on the University’s Alumni Relations and Western Foundation activities. c. Capital Program Report Vice President Richard Van Den Hul provided a written report on the University’s capital projects. d. University Relations and Marketing Report Vice President Gibbs provided a written report documenting recent activities of University Relations and Marketing. e. Annual Department of Public Safety Report Vice President Van Den Hul provided a written report with an annual update of the Department of Public Safety. f. Mid-year Housing & Dining Report Vice President Huskey provided a written report regarding the University’s housing and dining system. g. Admissions and Enrollment Report Vice President Huskey provided a written report regarding the university’s general enrollment and admissions. DRAFT Minutes February 8, 2019 19. DATES FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING April 4 & 5, 2019 20. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:48 a.m. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: Sabah Randhawa, President DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Public Comment Period PURPOSE: Information Item Purpose of Submittal: RCW 28B.35.110 requires that the governing boards of regional universities provide for public comment at meetings and follow procedures for open public meetings in the Open Public Meetings Act. Persons wishing to comment will sign in between 7:45 – 7:55 a.m. the day of the Board of Trustees meeting. The signup sheet will be given to the Board Chair at 8:00 a.m. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: Earl Overstreet, Chair, Board of Trustees DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Board Chair Report PURPOSE: Information Item Purpose of Submittal: Board Chair Earl Overstreet will report to members of the Board and President Randhawa and his staff on topics related to the Board of Trustees. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: Sabah Randhawa, President DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: University President’s Report PURPOSE: Information Item Purpose of Submittal: President Randhawa will present brief reflection on issues of interest to the Board. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa on behalf of the Faculty Senate DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Faculty Senate PURPOSE: Information Item McNeel Jantzen, Faculty Senate President, will brief the Board on recent activities of the Faculty Senate. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa on behalf of the Associated Students DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Associated Students PURPOSE: Associated Students Report Purpose of Submittal: AS President Millka Solomon will brief the Board of Trustees on recent activities of the Associated Students. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: John M. Meyer, Chair, Board FARM Committee DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Board FARM Committee Report PURPOSE: Information Item Purpose of Submittal: Chair Meyer will report to members of the Board of Trustees and the university president and his staff topics related to the Board FARM Committee. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: Mo West, Chair, Board Student Success Committee DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Student Success Committee Report PURPOSE: Information Item Purpose of Submittal: Chair West will report to members of the Board of Trustees and the university president and his staff topics related to the Student Success Committee. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa on behalf of Brent Carbajal, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Earl Gibbons, Vice Provost for Extended Education DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: 2019 Summer Session Tuition and Fees PURPOSE: Action Item Purpose of Submittal: It is the Board of Trustees responsibility to approve Summer Session 2019 tuition and fees. Proposed Motion: MOVED, that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, on recommendation of the President, approves the recommended Summer Session tuition for 2019: specifically, that resident undergraduate and graduate tuition will rise to $261 and $323 per credit, respectively; and nonresident undergraduate and graduate tuition will increase to $409 and $477 per credit, respectively. Tuition rates for programs for the MBA program are estimated not to exceed the approved rates from the academic year: $374 per credit for resident graduate and $933 for non-resident. Student tuition will be charged on a per credit basis for Summer Session. Points to Consider: As reflected in the table below, the proposed increases will still find WWU’s Summer Session per credit tuition to be among the very lowest and most affordable in the state. These increases are part of a multi-year approach to strategically position WWU summer tuition in relation to that of other institutions in the state. The proposed increases are necessary to cover increasing Summer Session operational costs, including salaries, benefits, and other expenses. Washington Resident Undergraduate Tuition If this motion is adopted, Summer Session tuition for resident undergraduates would increase by 4.4% to $261 per credit. This population accounted for 89% of the Summer Session 2018 enrollment. Eastern Washington University’s tuition will remain unchanged. Washington State University will increase tuition by 3.8%. The University of Washington will increase tuition by 1.8%. Central Washington University and The Evergreen State College have not yet finalized their Summer Session 2019 tuition rates. Washington Resident Graduate Tuition If this motion is adopted, Summer Session 2019 resident graduate tuition will rise 4.5% to $323 per credit, to keep pace with what resident graduate students are paying during the current 2018-19 academic year. Eastern Washington University’s tuition will remain unchanged. Washington State University will increase tuition by 3.8%. The University of Washington will increase tuition by 2%. Central Washington University and The Evergreen State College have not yet finalized their Summer Session 2019 tuition rates. Non-resident Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Washington’s six public four-year institutions are divided in their respective approaches to establishing non-resident Summer Session tuition rates. Two institutions, Eastern Washington University and Washington State University, have adopted a single Summer Session tuition rate by student level. The University of Washington offers resident and non-resident rates by student level. Central Washington University and The Evergreen State College have not posted Summer Session 2019 rates; however, have offered resident and non-resident rates by level in past years. The proposed motion continues Western’s practice of charging differential non-resident undergraduate and graduate tuition. If adopted, the tuition rate for non-resident undergraduates will increase to $409 per credit (4.6%) and the tuition rate for non-resident graduates will rise to $477 per credit (6%). These specific increases are necessary to maintain the previously established relationships between resident and non-resident tuition and between undergraduate and graduate tuition. The proposed motion is consistent with the Board’s previous authorization of differential statesupported tuition during the academic year for the MBA program. These figures are estimated not to exceed the approved tuition rates for the prior academic year in Summer Session. Source of funds: Self-supporting Dedicated Revenue Supporting Information: 1 – WSU operates on the semester system 2 – 2019 rates to be determined; 2018 rates provided Summer Session 2019 - Proposed (Ordered by Resident Undergraduate Rates) Undergraduate Resident Non-Resident Tuition Tuition Institution Institution per credit per credit WSU1 $ 513.00 WSU1 $ 513.00 UW $ 337.87 UW $ 1,184.38 2 2 CWU $ 264.70 CWU $ 397.05 WWU $ 261.00 WWU $ 409.00 2 2 $ 251.00 $ 761.50 TESC TESC EWU $ 235.00 EWU $ 235.00 Graduate Resident Tuition Institution per credit WSU1 $ 588.00 UW $ 738.57 2 CWU $ 310.59 WWU $ 323.00 2 $ 310.40 TESC EWU $ 364.13 Non-Resident Tuition Institution per credit WSU1 $ 588.00 UW $ 1,324.55 2 CWU $ 465.89 WWU $ 477.00 2 $ 823.40 TESC EWU $ 364.13 Summer Session 2018 (Ordered by Resident Undergraduate Rates) Undergraduate Resident Non-Resident Tuition Tuition Institution Institution per credit per credit 1 1 WSU $ 494.00 WSU $ 494.00 UW $ 331.78 UW $ 1,149.88 CWU $ 264.70 CWU $ 397.05 TESC $ 251.00 TESC $ 761.50 WWU $ 250.00 WWU $ 391.00 EWU $ 235.00 EWU $ 235.00 Graduate Resident Tuition Institution per credit 1 WSU $ 509.00 UW $ 723.81 CWU $ 310.59 TESC $ 310.40 WWU $ 309.00 EWU $ 364.13 Non-Resident Tuition Institution per credit 1 WSU $ 509.00 UW $ 1,296.82 CWU $ 465.89 TESC $ 823.40 WWU $ 450.00 EWU $ 364.13 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa on behalf of Vice President, Melynda Huskey DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Approval of Housing & Dining Rates PURPOSE: Action Item Purpose of Submittal: To obtain approval from the Board for increases in rates for Housing and Dining room and board for 2019-2020. Proposed Motion: MOVED, that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, upon recommendation of the Residence Hall Association and the University President, approve the Housing and Dining rates as proposed. The 2018-2019 proposed rates call for a 5.0 percent increase in residence hall room and board rates and Birnam Wood apartment rental rates. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOUSING & DINING SYSTEM 2019-2020 PROPOSED RATES Information shared with Residential Student Leadership March 15, 2019 Introduction WWU’s Housing & Dining System is entering an exciting new era as current and ongoing planning and development will shape the system’s facilities and services in new and invigorating ways. At this writing, consultants are engaging with campus stakeholders to envision a System that will creatively and effectively serve tomorrow’s students’ success via its programs, facilities, and services. The attached rate increase, budget and supporting documentation represents recommendations for fiscal year 2019-20 for the Housing & Dining System (the System) which consists of University Residences and the facilities & operations components of the Viking Union. This budget and rate proposal responsibly responds to inflationary pressures, maintains the functions of Western’s quality residential program, and helps position the System for this forthcoming plan. As with every year, a major influence for planning came from the standards and expectations outlined in the Principles for the Housing & Dining System. This recommended budget meets those standards of necessary reserve fund balances, planned major maintenance, debt service coverage, and capital planning. Summary: The recommended housing rate increase discussed with residential student advisory groups is 5%. Ongoing residential student leadership input will be incorporated into the proposed rate increase that will be presented to the Board at its April 12 meeting. Influences on budget and rate planning: Inflation: Several large expenditures of the System’s budget, e.g. wages, benefits, food service, and certain recharges are tied to obligatory legislative, contractual, or collectively bargained requirements. Details are noted in the following revenue and expenditure narrative: Program: Reallocation of current funds to establish a student intercultural advisor program, to continue support for the Real Food Challenge commitments, and to explore changes to the student security patrols, and support for residential Internet/Wi-Fi infrastructure and services. The Capital Plan, System Renovations, and New Facility Planning: The Housing & Dining System Capital Plan, which addresses the long-term financial strength of the System, is under redevelopment to reframe the current and ongoing facility renovation, deferred maintenance, and program needs of the System’s facilities and services. The long-range planning effort will also align this development with the University’s strategic and enrollment plans. System resource planning will ensure the quantity, condition, and response to program needs are optimized. In concert with this planning, a new 400student residence hall is under development for Fall 2021 on the Ridgeway Highland site which, with the removal of Highland Hall, will result in the net addition of 264 beds. Proposed Rate Increase: The proposed rate increase for residential halls and apartments used for the pro-forma budget is 5.0%. • 5.0% increase importantly continues to position the System for forthcoming capital development and financing based on the long-range planning guidance expected this upcoming summer. Impact of the Rate Increase: • Residence Halls (Room & Board): At a 5.0% increase, a double room w/125 Meal Plan increases $64/month or $573 for the academic year. • Birnam Wood (Room only): With 4 residents per unit, 5.0% increases the rent $21/month or $189 for the academic year. Proposed Revenue & Expenditure Details: Comments and figures pertaining to 2019-20 are compared to the 2018-19 proposed budget and rates presented at the April 2018 Board of Trustees meeting. Revenue Highlights and Assumptions • Overall, the System’s budgeted operating revenue increase is $1,362,282 or 2.7% over FY2019’s proposed budgeted revenue. • Occupancy projections assume Highland Hall will close due to the possibility of siting the new residence hall there, resulting in a reduction of 136 beds. Early projections indicate a slight reduction in Fall 2019 WWU freshman admits; thus, openings for returning residents will be increased compared to last spring. Thirty (30) off campus leased spaces will continue. • Commissions increase per the WWU-Aramark Agreement. • Viking Union services revenue shows slight increase. The noted comparative increase is due to the incorporation of Recycling Center revenues not shown in last year’s presentation. The Multicultural Center renovation is expected to conclude summer 2019, resulting in only modest impact on the Union’s programs and resulting revenues. • Mandatory Student Fee revenue continues to include the Viking Union Building Fee (Non-Academic Building Fee) and the Multicultural Center Fee. The Viking Union building fee increases $2 over FY2019. Operating Expenditures Highlights and Assumptions • Budgeted Operating Expenditures are projected to increase by $1,736,363 or 5.3%. • Wages and Benefits increase $998,000 or 12.6%. A portion of the comparative difference shown here, due to timing of these presentations, were put into place in FY2019 but are reflected here in the FY2020 budget. Full time staff wages are increased per WWU guidance and bargaining unit agreements. The state’s 12.5% minimum wage increase is a significant impact. The State Labor & Industries proposal of increasing the exempt employee overtime threshold has an impact and is incorporated here. One FTE position is added in Housing facilities operations. FY2020 introduces the creation of the student intercultural advisor program. • Dining services rates are under negotiation. The increase shown includes a residential dining rate increase per the WWU-Aramark Agreement, and estimates of to-be-finalized programmatic additions. • Utilities: Taken together the various utility expenditures are expected to decrease $70,000 or -2%. FY2020 increases are offset by savings from taking Highland Hall offline. • Maintenance and repairs increase $459,000 or 15% to reflect increased operating maintenance - as some long-range work is slowed pending forthcoming planning effort results. Estimated recharge rate is not finalized, but is shown here at 5.5% increase over FY2019’s rate. • Other Recharges increases $130,000 due to two proposals from WWU departments currently under discussion: 1) University Police student patrol cost increase and proposed service expansion, and; 2) Proposed residential IT infrastructure support from WWU Enterprise Infrastructure Services. Non-Operating Expenditures Highlights and Assumptions • Debt service expense is similar to FY2019 per annual debt service schedule. Debt service payments for the proposed new residence hall construction and some facility renovations, funded by bonds issued in FY2020, is expected to begin in FY2021. • Allocations for annual major repairs and planned renovations and capital plan project costs or transfers decrease $332,000 or 14% while transfers into the capital plan which support long-range capital additions and renovations are comparable to FY2019. • Overall, budgeted Non-Operating expenditures and transfers decrease $374,036 or 2.2%. [See tables on the following pages] WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - HOUSING AND DINING SYSTEM PROPOSED OPERATIONS FOR BUDGET YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 & 2020 DRAFT DRAFT BUDGET 2018-19 As presented to BOT REVENUES Room and Board Payments Room and Board Fees and Penalties Investment Income Bond Interest Subsidy Housing Rentals Conferences Commissions Viking Union Programs & Services S & A Fee Distribution VU Building Fee & M ulticultural Center Fee Other Total Revenues OPERATING EXPENDITURES Salaries & Benefits Food Service (net of capital contribution) Communications Electricity Heat Water/Sewer Refuse Disposal/Recycling Television Cable M aintenance & Repairs Operating Supplies Equipment Insurance Rentals and Operating Leases Administrative Services Assessment (ASA) Student Services Support and other Recharges Other Expenditures Total Operating Expenditures NON-OPERATING EXPENDITURES/TRANSFERS Bond Debt Service R&R/ M inor Cap./Public Works Projects Other Transfers Capital plan projects: Expensed or transferred Total Non-Operating Expenditures Total Expenditures EXCESS (DEFICIT) OF REV OVER EXP 1 $41,367,000 230,500 69,000 276,001 135,850 532,099 2,834,699 DRAFT BUDGET 2019-20 As of 3/5/19 PERCENT CHANGE 44,150 $42,190,045 220,500 86,000 0 142,850 532,099 3,115,699 413,112 1,310,477 3,250,307 44,150 1.99% -4.34% 24.64% -100.00% 5.15% 0.00% 9.91% 150.37% 2.38% 8.03% 0.00% $49,942,912 $51,305,239 2.73% 165,000 1,280,000 3,008,613 $7,945,404 14,037,964 285,710 817,335 1,078,630 606,599 350,791 126,725 2,947,090 333,530 418,138 498,002 240,375 1,771,137 433,100 988,043 $8,879,500 14,374,015 235,290 830,931 1,006,624 587,985 350,291 134,225 3,406,492 348,362 395,794 513,706 247,138 1,771,849 562,689 970,045 $32,878,573 $34,614,936 $6,933,655 2,452,000 0 7,678,684 $17,064,339 $6,898,031 2,120,000 0 7,672,272 $16,690,303 $49,942,912 $51,305,239 $ 0 $ (0) 11.76% 2.39% -17.65% 1.66% -6.68% -3.07% -0.14% 5.92% 15.59% 4.45% -5.34% 3.15% 2.81% 0.04% 29.92% -1.82% DIFFERENCE BUDGET $ 2 3 4 5 6 $1,362,327 7 8 9 10 11 12 5.28% -0.51% 13 -13.54% 14 0.00% -0.08% 15 -2.19% 2.73% 0.00% $823,045 (10,000) 17,000 (276,001) 7,000 0 281,000 248,112 30,477 241,694 0 $934,096 $336,051 ($50,420) $13,596 ($72,006) ($18,614) ($500) $7,500 $459,402 $14,832 ($22,344) $15,704 $6,763 $712 $129,589 ($17,998) $1,736,363 ($35,624) (332,000) 0 (6,412) ($374,036) $1,362,327 $ SEE NEXT PAGE FOR FOOTNOTE EXPLANATIONS (0) FOOTNOTES TO THE ATTACHED 2019-20 HOUSING & DINING SYSTEM PROPOSED BUDGET (1) The 2018-19 Budget, as approved by the WWU Board of Trustees April 2018, is shown to compare with the 2019-20 proposed budget. After Fall 2018 opening, adjustments were made based on an analysis of opening residence hall and apartment occupancy. Those October 2018 revisions are not shown here. (2) Room & Board rate increase is proposed here at 5.0%. Percent change shown varies primarily due to the removal of Highland Hall (136 beds) due to possible siting of the new residence project. Other slight adjustments were made to attrition estimates. Leased bed income is included in both years. (3) No increase in underlying fee/penalty rates. Line item increase due to adjusting expected actuals. (4) Food service commissions adjusted to reflect expected actuals. (5) Viking Union revenue increase due primarily to FY20 showing the Recycle Center revenue which was not shown in FY19. VU facility rental and related revenue increases 7%. (6) Two student fees are reported here: 1) the Viking Union Building Fee is drafted at a $2 increase. The Multicultural Center fee is the same as FY2019. (7) FY2020 FTE wage increase incorporates cost of living increases at the WWU-recommended level and per bargaining unit agreements. 12.5% Minimum wage increase per state mandate. Assumes existing vacancies are filled. Adds one new position in URES Facilities. FLSA-related and possible State (L&I) changes to exempt overtime incorporated. (8) The Food Service expense category includes residential dining, catering, conference dining and departmental food costs. Negotiations with the University’s Dining Contractor are in process, so this budget conservatively shows a maximum amount for potential board plan price increase and some enhancements to the board dining program. (9) Increase reflects additional investment in facilities. Recharge rate increase estimated at 5.5%. (10) The FY2020 recharge rate for the Administrative Services Assessment (ASA) is 5.775% of adjusted revenue. FY2019 rate was the same. Amount reduced due to possible Highland closing. (11) Increase shown due to: 1) Proposed University Police student patrol cost increase and service expansion; 2) Proposed IT support (WWU EIS dep't). Both are under review. (12) This category includes expenditures for: Support provided to other departments pertaining to URES programs, student activities, audit, consultants and client services, printing & copies, laundry, and other. (13) Debt service includes all bonds through 2018B (BT renovation and Multicultural Center addition). (14) Decreased allocation offset by FY20 shift to operating maintenance needs. (15) The "Transfer for Capital Plan Support" is an allocation representing operating, non-operating, Building Fee, and Multicultural Center fee funds to be placed into the System's renewal & replacement reserve fund for additons to and significant renovations of University Residences and Viking Union facilities. WASHINGTON PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES RESIDENCE HALL ROOM & BOARD PLAN COSTS FY2020 (as of 3/5/19) Weighted Ave. Double Room Cost with Best-as-Possible Meal Plan Comparison: On-Campus population Residence Hall Room Pricing Model WSU WWU CWU EWU UW Level 2 125 Block "Large" Gold "Level 4" 7,324 4,144 2,813 2,640 9,362 (ResHall) New /Renovated New /Renovated New /Renovated New /Renovated All rooms priced rooms priced rooms priced rooms priced rooms priced same higher higher higher higher Live on Requirement? First year students None First year students First year students None Type of Meal Plan Declining Balance Meals & Points Declining Balance Meals & Points Declining Balance Elements of the Meal Plan Equivalent to Approx. 14 meals/w k Approx.12+ meals/w k + $580 Points Weighted Cost of a Double Room and Meals: $11,718 $12,038 Per w ebsite Proposed Ave. 2.3% 5.0% Rate of Increase Over 2018-19 Equivalent to Approx. 14 meals/w k $12,659 Equivalent to 2 Equivalent to 13to 3 meals per 15 meals/w k day $12,721 $13,304 Proposed Per w ebsite Per w ebsite NTE ~5% 1.8% - 4.9% 4.4% Some campuses have added on-campus housing, which alters the comparison of this year's to last year's figures. FY2020 Proposed Rates Comparison $13,500 $13,000 $12,500 $12,000 $11,500 $11,000 $10,500 $10,000 $9,500 WSU WWU CWU EWU UW WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOUSING & DINING SYSTEM DRAFT: For Discussion Only TEN YEAR HISTORY OF RESIDENCE HALL RATES ACADEMIC YEAR RATE with 125 BLOCK PLAN --------------------------------- % OF CHANGE ----------------- 2010-11 $8,419 4.25% 2011-12: $8,755 4.00% 2012-13 $9,019 3.00% 2013-14 $9,290 3.00% 2014-15 $9,662 4.00% 2015-16 $9,952 3.00% 2016-17 $10,350 4.00% 2017-18 $10,971 6.00% 2018-19 $11,465 4.50% 2019-20 $12,038 5.00% ACADEMIC YEAR ---------------------- 10-Year Average Percentage Change 4.08% SAMPLE ROOM & BOARD RATES and APARTMENT RENTS FOR 2019-2020 at 5% incr. 2019-20 Proposed 2019-20 Cost per Month $11,913 $11,465 $11,025 $10,570 $12,509 $12,038 $11,576 $11,099 $1,390 $1,338 $1,286 $1,233 Triple Room with 125 meal plan $9,977 $10,476 $1,164 Single Room with 125 meal plan $12,686 $13,320 $1,480 $420 $441 $441 Room & Board Plans: Academic Year (@ 5% increase) Double Room with Unlimited meal plan Double Room with 125 meal plan Double Room with 100 meal plan Double Room w/ 75 meal plan 2018-19 Actual Birnam Wood Apartment Rents: Academic Year (5% increase) Birnam Wood: Monthly rate per person per bed (Two bedrooms with 4 occupants) WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa on behalf of Richard Van Den Hul, Vice President, Business and Financial Affairs DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Approval for Revision of Section 2.19, WWU Retirement Plan PURPOSE: Action Item Purpose of Submittal: Currently, the WWU Retirement Plan is inconsistent with the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) program. The HCA allows employees to retire under a higher education retirement plan and be eligible for retiree medical insurance as long as they are at least age 55 with 10 years of state service. Western’s current University Retirement Plan requires employees to attain age 62, thus conflicting with the HCA. The Human Resources Department and the University Retirement Plan Advisory Committee recommend revision of the definition of retirement age, as defined in Section 2.19 of the Western Washington University Retirement Plan. Because the HCA rules are already in effect, the Human Resources Department and Retirement Advisory Committee recommend that this change be effective upon Board approval. The proposed change will also provide for WWU’s Retirement Plan to be consistent with the plans of other four year state public higher education institutions. Supporting Information: Section 2.19 of the University Retirement Plan currently states: 2.19. Retirement Age: normal retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which age 65 is attained; early retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which age 62 is attained. Proposed revisions: 2.19. Retirement Age: normal retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which age 65 is attained; early retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which either (a) age 62 is attained or (b) age 55 is attained with ten or more years of service completed without a Break in Service. Proposed Motion: MOVED that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, upon the recommendation of the President, approve modifications to Section 2.19 of the Western Washington University Retirement Plan, to read as follows: 2.19. Retirement Age: normal retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which age 65 is attained; early retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which either (a) age 62 is attained or (b) age 55 is attained with ten or more years of service completed without a Break in Service. The change will be effective April 5, 2019. Source of Funding: N/A 2 Western Washington University Retirement Plan (WWURP) Amended and Restated, Effective July 1, 2011 April 5, 2019 11295822_9.DOC TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Establishment of Plan ..........................................................................................................1 2. Definitions ...........................................................................................................................1 2.1. Accumulation Account ..............................................................................................1 2.2. Annuity Contract .......................................................................................................1 2.3. Beneficiary.................................................................................................................1 2.4. Board..........................................................................................................................1 2.5. Break in Service .........................................................................................................1 2.6. Code ...........................................................................................................................1 2.7. Compensation ............................................................................................................1 2.8. Custodial Account .....................................................................................................2 2.9. Eligible Employee .....................................................................................................2 2.10. Eligible Position.........................................................................................................2 2.11. Fund Sponsor .............................................................................................................2 2.12. Funding Vehicles .......................................................................................................2 2.13. Participant ..................................................................................................................2 2.15 Participant…………………………………………………………………………...3 2.16. Plan ............................................................................................................................2 2.17. Plan Administrator .....................................................................................................2 2.18. Plan Contributions .....................................................................................................2 2.19. Plan Year ...................................................................................................................2 2.20. Related Employer ......................................................................................................2 2.21. Retirement Age ..........................................................................................................3 2.22. WWU .........................................................................................................................3 2.23. Washington State Retirement System .......................................................................3 3. Eligibility and Participation ................................................................................................3 3.1. Participation. ..............................................................................................................3 3.2. Enrollment in Plan .....................................................................................................4 3.3. Paid Leave of Absence ..............................................................................................5 4. Contributions .......................................................................................................................5 4.1. Plan Contributions .....................................................................................................5 4.2. Cessation of Participation………………………………………………………… ..5 4.3. Income Tax Deferral. .................................................................................................6 4.4. Limit on Salary Taken into Account .........................................................................6 4.5. Leave of Absence. .....................................................................................................6 4.6. Rollovers or Transfers to the Plan .............................................................................7 4.7. Allocation of Plan Contributions ...............................................................................7 4.8. Vesting of Contributions............................................................................................7 4.9. Annual Statement.......................................................................................................7 4.10. No Reversion .............................................................................................................7 4.11. Maximum Contribution .............................................................................................7 5. Fund Sponsors and Funding Vehicles .................................................................................8 5.1. Fund Sponsors and Funding Vehicles .......................................................................8 5.2. Fund Transfers ...........................................................................................................8 5.3. Fund Review ..............................................................................................................8 5.4. Third Party Trading ...................................................................................................8 6. Retirement ...........................................................................................................................8 6.1. Retirement Because of Age .......................................................................................8 6.2. Retirement because of condition of health ................................................................8 6.3. Retiree Reemployment ..............................................................................................8 7. Benefits Distribution ...........................................................................................................9 7.1. Retirement Benefits ...................................................................................................9 7.2. Death Benefits ...........................................................................................................9 7.3. Application for Benefits, Spousal Consent ................................................................9 7.4. Minimum Distribution Requirements. .......................................................................9 7.5. Withdrawals, Loans, Benefit Distributions .............................................................10 7.6. Rollover Distributions. ............................................................................................10 8. Administration ...................................................................................................................11 8.1. Plan Administrator ...................................................................................................11 ii 8.2. Authority of WWU ..................................................................................................11 9. Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................11 9.1. Non-Alienation of Benefits......................................................................................11 9.2. Plan Does Not Affect Employment .........................................................................11 9.3. Claims of Other Persons ..........................................................................................11 9.4. Contracts and Certificates ........................................................................................12 9.5. Requests for Information .......................................................................................102 9.6. Mistaken Contributions .........................................................................................102 9.7. Governing Law ........................................................................................................12 10. Amendment and Termination............................................................................................12 10.1. Amendment and Termination ................................................................................112 10.2. Distribution Upon Termination of the Plan ...........................................................112 10.3. Limitation ..............................................................................................................112 iii 1. Establishment of Plan The Western Washington University Retirement Plan has been established by the Board of Trustees under authority provided by RCW 28B.10.400 et. seq. for the purpose of providing retirement incomes to faculty and certain other employees of the University. This plan document sets forth the provisions of the Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009. This Plan is a governmental plan as defined in Internal Revenue Code section 414(d), and is intended to satisfy the provisions of section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. This Plan implements the provisions of RCW 28B.10.400 et seq. with respect to Western Washington University. 2. Definitions The terms and phrases defined in this Article have the following meanings throughout this plan document. 2.1. Accumulation Account means the separate account established for each Participant with the Fund Sponsor. The current value of a Participant’s Accumulation Account includes all Plan Contributions to the Fund Sponsor, less expense charges, and reflecting credited investment experience. 2.2. Annuity Contract means a non-transferable contract described in section 403(b)(1) of the Code, that is issued by an insurance company qualified to issue annuities in the State of Washington and that includes payment in the form of an annuity. 2.3. Beneficiary means either (a) the surviving spouse of the Participant; or (b) with the written consent of the Participant’s spouse, if any, in accordance with Section 7.3, such other person or persons as shall have an insurable interest in the Participant’s life and who shall have been designated by the Participant in writing duly executed and filed with WWU. A new designation may be made at any time before the Participant or Beneficiary has started to receive annuity payments under the Plan; any such new designation shall be subject to the conditions of this Section 2.3. 2.4. Board means the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University. 2.5. Break in Service means termination of all WWU employment and appointments for a full calendar month. 2.6. Code means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Title 26 of the United States Code). 2.7. Compensation means the amount paid by WWU to a Participant as regular pay for normally scheduled hours, including regular summer pay and sea pay, together with any paid leave, perquisite or differential pay at a flat amount independent of time, but excluding earnings incidental to an individual’s status as a student, differentials paid at other than a flat amount independent of time, leave cash-out payments, and additional pays and excluding any settlement, severance or tenure 11295822_9.DOC 1 purchase payments. Compensation shall be determined before taking into account any salary reduction under Code section 125, 132, 403(b), or 457(a). 2.8. Custodial Account means the group or individual custodial account or accounts, described in section 403(b)(7) of the Code, established for a Participant to hold assets of the Plan. 2.9. Eligible Employee means any employee of WWU who is employed in an Eligible Position, other than (a) an employee who has retired from a position which is covered by RCW 28B.10.400 et seq., or (b) who has retired from a position which is covered under a Washington State Retirement System and who is receiving benefits as a participant in that system. 2.10. Eligible Position means an academic, research, librarian, professional, or other position designated by the Board that requires at least 70 hours per month of the normal full-time workload per month for five or more months of the Plan Year. However, a position held by a person on a fee, retainer, or special contract basis, or as an incident to the private practice of a profession or to the employee’s education, is not an Eligible Position. An Eligible Employee, once having begun participation in this Plan, shall be deemed to be employed in an Eligible Position even if his or her position no longer requires at least 70 hours per month of the normal full-time workload per month for five or more months of the Plan Year, so long as the position otherwise qualifies as an Eligible Position. 2.11. Fund Sponsor means an insurance, variable annuity, or investment company that provides Funding Vehicles available to Participants under this Plan. 2.12. Funding Vehicles means the Annuity Contracts and Custodial Accounts available for investing contributions under this Plan, as specifically approved by WWU under Section 5.1. 2.13. Participant means any Eligible Employee who participates in the Plan in accordance with Section 3.1. 2.14. Plan means the Western Washington University Retirement Plan as set forth in this document as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with Section 10.1. 2.15. Plan Administrator is defined in Section 8.1. 2.16. Plan Contributions means contributions by Western Washington University and the Participant under this Plan. 2.17. Plan Year means a 12 consecutive month period beginning on July 1st and ending on June 30th. 2.18. Related Employer means any other entity which is under common control with WWU under section 414(b) or (c) of the Code. 11295822_9.DOC 2 2.19. Retirement Age: normal retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which age 65 is attained; early retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which either (a) age 62 is attained or (b) age 55 is attained with ten or more years of service completed without a Break in Service. normal retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which age 65 is attained; early retirement age means the last day of the calendar month in which age 62 is attained. 3. 2.20. WWU means Western Washington University. 2.21. Washington State Retirement System means any retirement system paid for by the State of Washington and administered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems. Eligibility and Participation 3.1. 11295822_9.DOC Participation. (a) An Eligible Employee may begin participation in this Plan on his or her date of employment in an Eligible Position or the first day of any pay period thereafter, but no later than the first day of the first pay period following the second anniversary of his or her date of employment in an Eligible Position. Once having begun participation in this Plan, a Participant cannot cease participation while employed in an Eligible Position. (b) A participant in a Washington State Retirement System who is moved to or whose position is converted to an Eligible Position, may make an irrevocable election to participate in this Plan or remain in the Washington State Retirement System by making the election no later than thirty days following the date of the move or conversion or such as the WWU Human Resources Department gives notice to the participant. If no timely election is made, the participant will remain in the Washington State Retirement System. Such election shall be made available only once in an individual’s unbroken service to WWU regardless of future changes of position, and enrollment in this Plan shall be irrevocable. For this purpose, “unbroken service” means service without a Break in Service. (c) A Participant who has participated in this Plan for at least two years and who is moved to or whose position is converted to a position that qualifies for participation in a Washington State Retirement System, may make an irrevocable election to participate in the Washington State Retirement System or remain in this Plan by making the election no later than thirty days following the date of the move or conversion or such later date as the WWU Human Resources Department gives notice to the participant, provided that the initial enrollment in this Plan was not irrevocable as provided above. If no timely election is made, the Participant will remain in this Plan. 3 A person who is hired by WWU in a position that is not an Eligible Position but is eligible for participation in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System, and who, immediately prior to his or her hire date, has for at least two consecutive years made or benefited from contributions under a retirement plan underwritten by the Fund Sponsor with a public university or college in the State of Washington, may irrevocably elect to participate in this Plan if the election is made within thirty days after his or her hire. If no election is made, the person will become a participant in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System from the first day of employment (e) Each Participant is entitled to the benefits of and is bound by this Plan, including all amendments that may be adopted. 3.2. Enrollment in Plan. An Eligible Employee must complete and return the WWURP enrollment election form and the appropriate enrollment form(s) for the Fund Sponsor and for the Funding Vehicle(s) selected to the WWU Human Resources Department. 3.3. Cessation of Participation. An employee’s participation in the Plan will cease if: 3.4. 4. (d) (a) he or she retires or otherwise separates from employment with WWU and all Related Employers; or (b) the Plan is terminated in accordance with Section 10.1; or (c) he or she is transferred or reclassified to a position that is not an Eligible Position, and he or she does not remain a Participant in this Plan in accordance with Section 3.1; or (d) having remained a Participant under Section 3.1(c), or having become a Participant under Section 3.1(d), he or she is transferred or reclassified to a position that is not an Eligible Position and does not qualify for participation in another Washington State Retirement System. Paid Leave of Absence During a paid leave of absence, participation in the Plan will continue. Contributions 4.1. Plan Contributions. A Participant must contribute five percent of compensation from date of participation until the end of the pay period during which his or her 35th birthday occurs, seven and one-half percent of compensation until the end of the pay period during which his or her 50th birthday occurs and ten percent of compensation thereafter. WWU will make a matching contribution equal to each Participant contribution and will transmit all Plan Contributions to the Fund Sponsor(s). 4.2. Income Tax Deferral. 11295822_9.DOC 4 Except as provided in below, Plan Contributions shall be made on a tax-deferred basis as authorized under section 403(b) of the Code. Participant contributions shall be made on an after-tax basis for certain participants who so elected on an irrevocable basis prior to April 1, 1998. 4.3. Limit on Salary Taken into Account. In addition to other applicable limitations stated in the Plan and notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, for employees who become Participants on or after July 1, 1996, the Compensation taken into account under Section 4.1 for any Plan Year may not exceed $245,000, as adjusted by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue from time to time for increases in the cost of living. 4.4. Leave of Absence. (a) During an authorized leave of absence with pay, Plan Contributions will continue to be made. Plan Contributions will be calculated based on the actual Compensation WWU pays to the Participant during the leave of absence. (b) To the extent required by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, Participants who are absent from employment by reason of service in the uniformed service of the United States shall be entitled to make up contributions that they would have made had they remained in employment during the period of service and to benefit from WWU matching contributions. (c) A Participant who returns to employment with WWU immediately following an authorized leave of absence, other than an absence described in (b) above, and remains employed by WWU for at least two years after such return, may contribute within five years after such return an amount equal to the total amount that would have been contributed had the Participant not been on leave (including any amount WWU would have contributed) less any contributions under (a) or (b) above with respect to the same leave. The contributions shall be based on the average of the Participant’s compensation at the time the leave of absence was authorized and the time the Participant resumes employment. WWU will not match such contributions. 4.5. Rollovers or Transfers to the Plan. Rollovers or transfers from other plans, accounts or annuities to the Plan will not be accepted. 4.6. Allocation of Plan Contributions. A Participant may allocate Plan Contributions among Funding Vehicles in any whole-number percentages that total 100 percent. 4.7. Vesting of Contributions. Each contract and certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of the Plan is the property of the Participant. Amounts attributable to Plan Contributions shall be nonforfeitable. However, Plan Contributions based on a mistake of fact, and Plan Contributions made for an 11295822_9.DOC 5 employee who fails to complete and return the enrollment forms required by Section 3.2, shall be returned to WWU if WWU so requests as provided in Section 9.6. 5. 4.8. Annual Statement. At least once a year the Fund Sponsor will send each Participant a report summarizing the status of his or her Accumulation Account(s). A Participant may obtain similar reports or illustrations upon termination of employment or at any other time by writing directly to the Fund Sponsor. 4.9. No Reversion. Under no circumstances will any Plan Contributions revert to, be paid to, or inure to the benefit of, directly or indirectly, WWU, except as provided in Section 4.7, 4.10, or 9.6. 4.10. Maximum Contribution. Plan Contributions for a Participant for any calendar year, together with contributions for the Participant under any other plan subject to section 402(g) or 403(b) of the Code, shall not exceed the limitations in Code sections 402(g) (without regard to section 402(g)(7)) and 415 of the Code, to the extent applicable, except as permitted by Code section 414(v). The limitations of Code sections 402(g), 414(v) and 415 are herein incorporated by reference. If the limitations are exceeded because the Participant is also participating in another plan required to be aggregated with this Plan for the purposes of Code sections 402(g), 414(v) or 415, and such other plan is maintained by WWU or a Related Employer, or WWU receives from the Participant sufficient information concerning his or her participation in such other plan, then the extent to which annual contributions under this Plan will be reduced, as compared with the extent to which annual benefits or contributions under any other plans will be reduced, will be determined by WWU. If the reduction is under this Plan, WWU will advise the affected Participant of any limitations on his or her Plan Contributions required by this Section. WWU may, in its sole discretion, cause any contribution in excess of the foregoing limitations, adjusted for income, gains, losses or expenses attributable to such excess contribution, to be returned to WWU or distributed to the Participant to the extent permitted by applicable law. Fund Sponsors and Funding Vehicles 5.1. 11295822_9.DOC Fund Sponsors and Funding Vehicles. Plan contributions are invested in one or more Funding Vehicles made available by WWU to Participants under this Plan. WWU’s current choice of Fund Sponsors and Funding Vehicles is not intended to limit future additions or deletions by WWU of Fund Sponsors and Funding Vehicles. The Plan Administrator shall maintain a list of all Fund Sponsors under the Plan. Such a list is hereby incorporated as part of the Plan. Each Fund Sponsor and WWU shall exchange such information as may be necessary to satisfy section 403(b) of the Code or other requirements of applicable law. In the case of a Fund Sponsor which is not eligible to receive contributions under the Plan (including a Fund Sponsor which has ceased to be a Fund Sponsor eligible to receive contributions under the Plan), the employer shall keep the Fund Sponsor informed of the name and contact information of the Plan Administrator in order 6 to coordinate information necessary to satisfy section 403(b) of the Code or other requirements of applicable law. 6. 7. 5.2. Fund Transfers. Subject to a Funding Vehicle’s rules for transfers and in accordance with the provisions of the Code governing the deferral of income tax with respect to Accumulation Accounts, a Participant may specify that a part or all of his or her Accumulation Account in one Funding Vehicle be transferred to another Funding Vehicle. However, an investment transfer that includes an investment with a Fund Sponsor that is not eligible to receive contributions under Section 4 is not permitted. 5.3. Fund Review. Funds will be chosen and reviewed by the Plan Administrator. 5.4. Third Party Trading. The Participant may assign responsibility for investment elections and other transactions under the Plan to another party, in such manner as maybe be determined from time to time by the WWU Human Resources Department. Retirement 6.1. Retirement Because of Age. On the first of any month after attaining age 62, a Participant who is actively employed by WWU may elect to retire by submitting a written notification to his or her supervisor with a copy to the WWU Human Resources Department. 6.2. Retirement Because of Condition of Health. A retirement because of condition of health may be approved by the President of WWU upon request by a Participant or by the administrative officer concerned. The basis for approval is whether continued service by the Participant is likely to seriously impair or endanger the Participant’s health, or if the Participant is permanently unable to carry on his or her usual duties because of health. This determination shall be made by the employee’s physician, but will be subject to verification by a physician selected and paid for by WWU. 6.3. Retiree Reemployment. A retiree of the WWURP may be re-employed up to 40% of full time following the date of retirement under Section 6.1. Such reemployment shall be subject to all applicable WWU rules. A reemployed retiree is not a Participant under the Plan. Benefits Distribution 7.1. 11295822_9.DOC Retirement Benefits. Upon retirement or termination from employment, a Participant may elect a retirement income option or combination of income options provided by each Fund Sponsor. Subject to the rules of Fund Sponsors, a Participant may elect to withdraw up to 100 percent of Plan contributions upon retirement or separation from employment. Any election hereunder requires the written consent of the Participant’s spouse, if any, in accordance with Section 7.3. 7 7.2. Death Benefits. On the death of a Participant, the entire value of each Accumulation Account is payable to the Beneficiary or Beneficiaries named by the Participant under one of the options offered by the Fund Sponsor. However, to the extent that the account has been applied to purchase an annuity, payments shall be made only if and to the extent provided by the form of annuity. 7.3. Application for Benefits, Spousal Consent. To begin receiving benefits, the Participant or Beneficiary must write directly to the Fund Sponsor. The Fund Sponsor will provide the necessary forms to the Participant or the Beneficiary. The Fund Sponsor will pay benefits upon receipt of a satisfactorily completed application for benefits and supporting documents. In any case in which Section 2.3 or 7.1 requires the consent of the Participant’s spouse, the consent must be in writing, must acknowledge the effect of the election or action to which the consent applies, and must be witnessed by a notary public. Unless the consent expressly provides that the Participant may make further elections without further consent of the spouse, the consent will be effective only with respect to the specific election of form of benefit, or Beneficiary, or both, to which the consent relates. Spousal consent will be effective only with respect to that spouse. Spousal consent will not be required if it is established to the satisfaction of the WWU Human Resources Department that the spouse cannot be located. 7.4. Minimum Distribution Requirements. 11295822_9.DOC (a) All distributions under this Plan will be made in accordance with Code sections 403(b)(10) and 401(a)(9), as each is amended and in effect from time to time, and regulations thereunder. The entire Accumulation Account of each Participant will be distributed over a period not to exceed the life (or life expectancy) of the Participant or over the lives (or life expectancies) of the Participant and a designated Beneficiary. Minimum distributions must begin no later than April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Participant attains age 70 1/2, or, if later, April 1 following the calendar year in which the Participant retires from WWU. Notwithstanding the above, the Accumulation Account of each Participant as of December 31, 1986 will be distributed in accordance with IRS Regulation 1.403(b)-6(e)(6). The Participant (or Beneficiary, after the Participant’s death) may elect whether to use the permissive recalculation rule for life expectancies under Code section 401(a)(9)(D). Upon the Participant’s death after the time benefits are required to begin hereunder, any remaining benefits will be distributed at least as rapidly as under the method of distribution in effect at the time of the Participant’s death. (b) If the Participant dies before benefit payments are required to begin under the preceding paragraph, any benefits payable to (or for the benefit of) a designated Beneficiary will be paid by the end of the fifth full calendar year after the Participant’s death, or will be paid beginning no later than the end of the first full calendar year after the Participant’s death over the life of the designated Beneficiary or over a period not exceeding the life 8 expectancy of the designated Beneficiary. If the designated Beneficiary is the surviving spouse, payment may be delayed until the date the Participant would have attained age 70 1/2. (c) 8. In applying the foregoing rules, each Annuity Contract or Custodial Account shall be treated as an individual retirement account (IRA) and distribution shall be made in accordance with the provisions of section 1.408-8 of the IRS Regulations, except as provided in section 1.403(b)6(e) of the IRS Regulations. 7.5. Withdrawals, Loans, Benefit Distributions Withdrawals and/or benefit distributions are not available prior to termination of employment at WWU and all Related Employers. Loans are not available. 7.6. Rollover Distributions. (a) A Participant or the Beneficiary of a deceased Participant (or a Participant’s spouse or former spouse who is an alternate payee under a domestic relations order, as defined in section 414(p) of the Code) who is entitled to an eligible rollover distribution (as defined in section 402(c)(4) of the Code) from the Plan may elect to have any portion of that distribution paid directly to an eligible retirement plan (as defined in section 402(c)(8)(B) of the Code) specified by the Participant in a direct rollover. In the case of a distribution to a Beneficiary who at the time of the Participant’s death was neither the spouse of the Participant nor the spouse or former spouse of the participant who is an alternate payee under a domestic relations order, a direct rollover is payable only to an individual retirement account or individual retirement annuity (IRA) that has been established on behalf of the Beneficiary as an inherited IRA (within the meaning of section 408(d)(3)(C) of the Code). (b) Each Fund Sponsor shall be separately responsible for providing, within a reasonable time period before making an initial eligible rollover distribution, an explanation to the Participant of his or her right to elect a direct rollover and the income tax withholding consequences of not electing a direct rollover. Administration 8.1. Plan Administrator. WWU is the administrator of this Plan and has designated the Human Resources Department to be responsible for the day to day administration of the Plan. 8.2. Authority of WWU. WWU shall have final authority to determine all questions concerning eligibility and contributions under the Plan, to interpret all terms of the Plan, including any uncertain terms, and to decide any disputes arising under and all questions concerning administration of the Plan. Any determination made by WWU shall be given deference, if it is subject to judicial review, and shall be overturned only if it is arbitrary and capricious. 9 11295822_9.DOC 9. Miscellaneous 9.1. Non-Alienation of Benefits. Except as provided in this Section, no benefit under the Plan may at any time be subject in any manner to alienation, encumbrance, the claims of creditors, or legal process. No participant will have power in any manner to transfer, assign, alienate, or in any way encumber his or her benefits under the Plan, or any part thereof, and any attempt to do so will be void and of no effect. This Plan will comply with any judgment, decree or order that establishes the rights of another person to all or a portion of a Participant’s benefit under this Plan to the extent that it is treated as a qualified domestic relations order under Code section 414(p). Such payment shall be made without regard to whether the Participant is eligible for a distribution of benefits under the Plan. WWU shall establish reasonable procedures for determining the status of any such decree or order and for effectuating distribution pursuant to the domestic relations order. 9.2. Plan Does Not Affect Employment. Nothing in this Plan is a commitment or agreement by any person to continue his or her employment with WWU and nothing in this Plan is a commitment on the part of WWU to continue the employment or the rate of compensation of any person for any period. All employees of WWU will remain subject to non-renewal, discharge or discipline to the same extent as if the Plan had never been put into effect. 9.3. Claims of Other Persons. The Plan does not give any Participant or any other person, firm, or corporation any legal or equitable right against WWU, or its officers, employees, or Trustees, except for the rights that are specifically provided for in this Plan or created in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Plan. 9.4. Contracts and Certificates. In the event there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the terms of the Plan and the terms of the contracts between the Fund Sponsor and WWU and/or the Participants and any contracts and/or certificates issued to a Participant under the Plan, the terms of the Plan control. 9.5. Requests for Information. Any request for information concerning eligibility, participation, contributions, or other aspects of the operation of the Plan should be in writing and directed to the WWU Human Resources Department. Requests for information concerning the Fund Sponsor, the Funding Vehicle(s), their terms, conditions and interpretations thereof, claims thereunder, any requests for review of such claims, and service of legal process may be directed in writing to the Fund Sponsor. 9.6. Mistaken Contributions. If any contribution (or any portion of a contribution) is made to the Plan by a good faith mistake of fact, then within one year after the payment of the contribution, and upon receipt in good order of a proper request approved by the WWU Human Resources Department, the amount of the mistaken contribution (adjusted for any income or loss in value, if any, allocable 11295822_9.DOC 10 thereto) shall be returned directly to the Participant or, to the extent required or permitted by the WWU Human Resources Department, to WWU. 9.7. 10. Governing Law. Except as provided under federal law, the provisions of the Plan are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Amendment and Termination 10.1. Amendment and Termination. The Board reserves the right at any time to amend or terminate the Plan, in whole or in part, or to discontinue any further contributions or payments under the Plan. If the Plan is terminated or if Plan Contributions are completely discontinued, WWU will notify all Participants. As of the date of complete or partial termination, all Accumulation Accounts will remain nonforfeitable. 10.2. Distribution Upon Termination of the Plan. WWU may provide that, in connection with a termination of the Plan and subject to any restrictions contained in the Annuity Contracts and Custodial Account agreements, all Accumulation Accounts will be distributed, provided that WWU and any Related Employer on the date of termination do not make contributions to an alternative section 403(b) contract that is not part of the Plan during the period beginning on the date of plan termination and ending 12 months after the distribution of all assets from the Plan, except as permitted by IRS Regulations. 10.3. Limitation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1, the Board shall not make any amendment to the Plan that operates to recapture for WWU any contributions previously made under this Plan except to the extent permitted by Section 4.7 or 4.10. Western Washington University Human Resources Department A division of Business and Financial Affairs Modified: September 6, 2011 Amended: April 5, 2019, Board of Trustees 11295822_9.DOC 11 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa on behalf of Vice President Brent Carbajal DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: College of Humanities and Social Sciences “State of the College” and Linguistics Planning Update PURPOSE: Discussion Item Purpose of Submittal: In this interactive session, Dean Paqui Paredes Méndez, and Linguistics Program Director Kristin Denham will give a brief update on the state of the College and will describe planning for a transition from program to department for Linguistics. Background: The College of Humanities and Social Sciences serves the State of Washington by producing knowledge and engaging students in distinctive, diverse programs that develop their capacities as citizens, and creators and collaborators in the workplace. Emerging from a vibrant liberal arts and sciences core, CHSS is a key pillar supporting the cultural and intellectual life of the university via collaborative learning environments that foster individual, social, cultural, creative, and scientific exploration. Students, faculty, and staff engage in research, service, and creative activity to promote life-long, engaged learning that contributes to equitable, just, and sustainable communities. Members of the CHSS community critically examine their world and themselves, embrace divergent perspectives, and devise innovative solutions to critical societal concerns. We consider the ethical implications of our actions and communicate effectively in our professional and public lives. With 13 departments and three interdisciplinary programs, CHSS continues to hold the largest number of undergraduate majors, faculty and student credit hours. Strategic Questions: 1. What was the Trustees’ level of familiarity with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences prior to this presentation? 2. Was the information about linguistics helpful to the Trustees in situating that area of study within the liberal arts? College of Humanities and Social Sciences Mission The College of Humanities and Social Sciences serves the State of Washington by producing knowledge and engaging students in distinctive, diverse programs that develop their capacities as citizens, and creators and collaborators in the workplace. Emerging from a vibrant liberal arts and sciences core, CHSS is a key pillar supporting the cultural and intellectual life of the university via collaborative learning environments that foster individual, social, cultural, creative, and scientific exploration. Students, faculty, and staff engage in research, service, and creative activity to promote life-long, engaged learning that contributes to equitable, just, and sustainable communities. Members of the CHSS community critically examine their world and themselves, embrace divergent perspectives, and devise innovative solutions to critical societal concerns. We consider the ethical implications of our actions and communicate effectively in our professional and public lives. Paqui Paredes Méndez Dean Vision As an integral part of the liberal arts and sciences mission at Western Washington University , the College of Humanities and Social Sciences promotes collaborative learning, critical inquiry into diverse human experiences, and excellence in scholarly and creative activity. 13 departments and 3 interdisciplinary programs: Humanities • • • • • • • Communication Studies English History Journalism Modern and Classical Languages Liberal Studies Philosophy Social Sciences Departments • • • • • • Interdisciplinary programs • East Asian Studies • Linguistics • Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Anthropology Communication Sciences and Disorders Health and Human Development Political Science Psychology Sociology By the numbers • Number of undergraduate majors: 4,000 (approx. 35% of all majors on campus, and largest single percentage of all 7 colleges) • Number of SCH: 91,388 (44% of all university SCH) • Number of FTE faculty: 269.6 (295 headcount, of which 190 are tenured or tenure track. Approximately 30% of total WWU head count) Research • 17 books • 162 refereed journal articles • 51 of which included student co-authors • 76 creative works • 69 book chapters • 10 edited volumes • 211 conference papers • 59 of which had students listed as co-authors Community Service • 123,457 hours of community service in over 80 organizations through internships, community engagement and other opportunities Honors/Students • All five 2018 Fulbright winners at Western were CHSS majors or double-majors • Journalism: Mark of Excellence Award for in-depth reporting • Political Science: Outstanding Delegation Award in National Model United Nations Conference • Sociology: Western Libraries Undergraduate Student Research Award • English: 2017 Sixfold Poetry Award Honors/Faculty • Fulbright fellowships • 2017 Independent Book Publishers Awards (bronze medal) • 2018 James W.. Ray Distinguished Artist Award • WWU Faculty Leadership Award • Senior Fellow at the University of Virginia´s Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture • Promising Professor award • Joseph Wholey Distinguished Scholarship Award • Guggenheim fellowship Is there a crisis in the humanities and social sciences? • Departments, programs, faculty and students are thriving at WWU. • We are bucking national trends of decreased enrollments in the number of majors in humanities programs. • Many of our majors in the social sciences have grown in the last few years and some are under severe access pressures. Our strengths • Talented, dynamic faculty and students • Top scholars with deep commitment to teaching • Strong programs that make crucial contributions to the general education program at Western and to the liberal arts and sciences mission of the university • Strong majors that adjust to meet student needs and interests, as well as changes in the respective disciplines • Strong global curriculum that prepares students for engaged citizenship and for success in their professional lives • Strong student interest Our challenges • National narrative that questions the value of the liberal arts and sciences in general and the humanities in particular • Fewer students going through our GUR programs, who in turn have fewer chances to experience our disciplines first hand • Access pressures in certain majors • Need for more tenure track faculty • Need to increase recruitment of faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups • Space What do our graduates do? • Doug Massey (B.A., Sociology/Spanish/Psychology), Professor of Sociology at Princeton University • Amy Harder (B.A., Journalism), Energy reporter with Axios • Jesse Moore (B.A., Political Science), former Associate Director of Public Engagement at the Obama White House; Founder and Principal Consultant of Common Thread Strategies • Karen Freeman (B.A., German), vice president of finance for commercial aviation services for Boeing Commercial Airplanes • Hoby Darling (B.A., History), former CEO of Skullcandy; senior executive at Logitech • Ijeoma Oluo (B.A., Political Science), freelance writer and speaker; author of NYT bestselling book So You Want to Talk About Race Growth in CHSS Linguistics Department (Fall 2019) • • • • What is linguistics? Why do people study it? What’s its role at WWU? How does it help our students? Kristin Denham Linguistics Program Growth in CHSS Linguistics Department (Fall 2019) • • • • What is linguistics? Why do people study it? What’s its role at WWU? How does it help our students? Kristin Denham Linguistics Program Big Questions Linguists Ask ● How are languages structured with respect to sounds (phonetics, phonology), words, (morphology), sentences (syntax), and meaning (semantics)? ● How is language acquired, produced, and processed by the brain? ● How do languages change over time? ● How do languages vary by community, location, and situation? ● How did language evolve? The Scientific Study of Language Linguists study language just like other scientists study other natural phenomena, applying the scientific method to language data. Students of linguistics, therefore: ● Make insightful observations ● Formulate clear and testable hypotheses, generate predictions ● Make arguments and draw conclusions ● Communicate findings to a wider community WWU linguistics student voices “I finally understand what science really means – that it’s not biology or chemistry, but it’s a method of inquiry. And it’s been so exciting to discover that using language data!” “Studying linguistics has helped me to 1) analyze data, 2) become a better researcher, 3) appreciate diversity. I’m so happy I have come to learn more about this field.” Tools for a multicultural, multilingual world • Engages students in exploration of socio-cultural issues involved with regional, ethnic, racial, and economic diversity. • Offers the skills and knowledge needed to be members of our increasingly multicultural and multilingual world. More voices of our students “Until I studied linguistics, I hadn’t ever thought about the place of language study in relation to cultural identity, sovereignty, and civil rights; they are so completely intertwined with language. I have gained a real understanding of the links between historical events and language change, and I want others to better understand these kinds of connections.” “The knowledge I’ve acquired as a student of linguistics will play out in my future classroom in really important ways. Language and dialect are culturally embedded in who we are as people; they are part of our identity. Discrimination against someone’s language is discrimination against them. My future students must understand that.” Students go on to... • Careers in the tech industry; marketing; language documentation and revitalization; forensic linguistics; polyglot jobs (translator, interpreter, diplomat, humanitarian aid worker); education (K-12, university, TESL, testing and assessment, educational nonprofits); editing, publishing, journalism, and on and on. • Computational and clinical linguistics are among the newest, exciting career paths that have opened up to linguists. BAs in Linguistics continue to rise Steady growth of advanced degrees too Why a Department at WWU? • Faculty Recruitment and Retention • Improved Curricular Offerings • Evaluation of Faculty • More Equitable Faculty Service • Potential for Graduate Program • Student Success What wouldn’t change • The basic experience for students • Connections to other departments, its interdisciplinarity. We have faculty and “area concentrations” in Anthropology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Computer Science, English, ELL (Woodring), Modern and Classical Languages, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Psychology, and TESOL. • Opportunity for all students to learn about linguistics via Social Science GURs LING 201 (Introduction to Linguistics) and LING 204 (Sociolinguistics). Broad Impacts Departmental status will allow for stronger advocacy from faculty and students for the study of language, for the value of linguistic diversity on our campus, for the protection of linguistic minorities, for pedagogical partnerships between linguistics and other disciplines at WWU, and for partnerships with other institutions, including Northwest Indian College and Whatcom Community College. In line with Strategic Plan Linguistics deepens one’s understanding of language, sharpens inquiry skills, and develops critical thinking. It is a STEM-based discipline that also offers an important liberal arts underpinning. Linguistics is an exemplar of a discipline that addresses critical needs in the State of Washington. Students understand, explore, and navigate issues related to multilingualism, bilingualism, and linguistic discrimination, and then are empowered to apply knowledge they’ve acquired as students of linguistics in their daily lives. Thank you! Questions? WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa on behalf of Becca Kenna-Schenk, Executive Director of Government Relations DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Olympia Update PURPOSE: Discussion Item Purpose of Submittal: For this agenda item, Becca Kenna-Schenk, Executive Director of Government Relations, will provide a brief update on the 2019 Legislative Session and answer any questions the Trustees may have. Background: The 105-day, 2019 Legislative Session began on January 14, 2019 and is scheduled to end on April 28, 2019. To date, Western has testified 20 times before legislative committees this session. Additionally, Western is tracking 239 bills and has submitted at least 90 fiscal notes this session. Western has also requested legislation this session—HB 1755, which would authorize the boards of trustees at WWU, CWU and EWU to approve applied doctorate degrees in education (Ed.Ds). The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is currently moving through the Senate. Many of Western’s 2019-21 operating and capital budget requests, as approved by the Board of Trustees, have been included in the House and Senate budget proposals. See attachment for a comparison of the budget proposals from the Governor, House and Senate. Additionally, higher education leaders in the House of Representatives introduced the Workforce Education Investment Act (HB 2158), which would create a new dedicated state fund for higher education investments. The fund would be supported by a targeted tax rate increase for certain businesses. For the 201921 budget cycle, funding generated under the proposal would go toward financial aid, expansion of STEM degree programs and student support services at the state public colleges and universities, including WWU. Strategic Questions: 1. How can the Board of Trustees support WWU’s legislative priorities at this point in the legislative session? WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa by Provost Brent Carbajal DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Professional Leave Report PURPOSE: Information Item Purpose of Submittal: This report lists the faculty professional leave proposals that have been approved for AY 2019-20 and provides a brief summary of the exceptional research projects and scholarly activities engaged in by some of Western’s faculty members. The report also outlines the process established to review applications and make award determinations. The Professional Leave Advisory Committee is an all-university body comprised of six faculty members who have taken professional leaves within the past few years. Professional leave applications are examined first at the department level, then by the dean (and, in some colleges, the college’s professional leave committee), before being forwarded to the Provost’s Office and the university-wide Professional Leave Advisory Committee. The Professional Leave Advisory Committee recommendations receive final review and approval by the Provost. Per Section 10.6.1 of the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Committee relies upon the following criteria in making its recommendations: Academic or scholarly significance; soundness of design, procedure, or operational plan, including clear objectives and timeline; relationship of planned activity to individual’s area of study and professional development; expected outcomes and benefits, including dissemination of results; evaluation of applicant’s ability to achieve the proposed goals; and value of the project in terms of academic benefits to the institution upon the applicant’s return from the leave. For AY 2019-20, faculty requested 134 quarters of leave, and we were able to award 100 quarters due to state law (RCW 28B.10.650). Each application was afforded a careful and thorough evaluation based upon the merits of the application and the expected benefits to the individual, department, and the University per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Supporting Information: Summary of Professional Leave Awards for AY 2019-20 Troy Abel, Environmental Studies Two quarters to study environmental justice and climate risk governance in the European Union. Garth Amundson, Art & Art History One quarter to travel to Ho Chi Minh City to present work at the Sàn Art Center, conduct lectures and workshops, and complete a residency. John Antos, Chemistry Three quarters to learn new protein ligation techniques for assembling protein fragments and complete NIH-funded work involving the development of enzymatic ligation methods for the construction of non-natural proteins. Blanca Aranda, Modern and Classical Languages One quarter to gather materials for a book on the subject of oral cultures in the Andes, provisionally titled, Orality and Textuality: Carnaval de Oruro as a Textual Practice and Andean Intertext. Samit Bordoloi, Health and Community Studies Two quarters to complete a book manuscript on the impact of immigration regulations on the everyday lives and personal and professional experiences of H-1B visa holders, predominantly Indian nationals, in the United States. Andrew Boudreaux, Physics and Astronomy One quarter to observe and participate in an 8th grade science classroom in order to better train future science teachers on how to communicate complex scientific lessons to their future students. Patrick Buckley, Environmental Studies One quarter to use a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Model of Hawaii to study the impacts of invasive species on the Hawaiian economy. Rick Bulcroft, Sociology One quarter to complete a revision of a textbook titled, The Family. Christina Byrne, Psychology Two quarters to conduct community-based participatory research in Whatcom County to help enhance the efficacy of services provided to individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence. Cynthia Camlin, Art & Art History Two quarters to conduct site-specific research and make progress on a new body of work titled, Ruins, a series of paintings that connects ecological subjects to issues of culture, history, and politics. Jeff Carroll, Psychology Three quarters to train on emerging single cell analysis methods and apply them to the problem of Huntington's Disease and to launch a program to encourage the uptake of genetic screening methods in the Huntington's Disease community. Victor Chan, Mathematics One quarter to conduct research on horse-race betting and popular rating systems in sports. Deb Currier, Theatre and Dance One quarter to expand research into the connections between applied theatre, neuroscience, and creativity. Eric DeChaine, Biology Three quarters to generate a georeferenced bioregional collection of plants and to publish two manuscripts on the distribution of plants around the North Pacific Rim based on biographic analyses of this new bioregional dataset. Nolan Dennett, Theatre and Dance One quarter to produce a suite of dances and study the gestural-movement of indigenous as well as immigrant populations moving toward or living in specific geographic regions of Spain, Israel, the UK, and Quebec. Deborah Donovan, Biology Three quarters to develop deeper collaborations with researchers at the University of Washington, to expand research on active-learning and group dynamics in biology classes, and to increase proficiency with statistics. Todd Donovan, Political Science One quarter to research public perceptions of interest groups and campaign finance rules. Raine Dozier, Health and Community Studies Two quarters to complete a research project examining trans individuals' ability to access insurance coverage for trans-related healthcare. John Feodorov, Fairhaven College One quarter to produce three to four large paintings in response to ongoing issues surrounding identity, cultural assimilation, and spiritual alienation. Perry Fizzano, Computer Science One quarter to develop a mentoring platform for use by all computer science students at WWU to enhance communication among students and promote connections with alumni. Aquila Flower, Environmental Studies Two quarters to develop a suite of cohesive, unified spatial datasets covering key socioecological variables and broadly useful reference features of the Salish Sea region. Holly Folk, Liberal Studies One quarter to advance a book project titled, NextGen Christians: Protestant Heterodoxy in the Modern World, a comparative study of Christian sub-traditions that have emerged in the recent past that regard their human leaders as either prophets or divine figures. Hugo Garcia, Modern and Classical Languages Two quarters to prepare a book that explores the influences of slavery and colonialism on the Afro-Cuban religion of Regla de Ocha-Ifá. Tilmann Glimm, Mathematics Two quarters to work on a model of chondrogenesis in the vertebrate limb and to model and experimentally validate the role of developmental noise in gecko skin patterning. Jasmine Goodnow, Health & Human Development One quarter to write a book proposal for a nonfiction travel memoire about a daughter's quest for connection with her deceased father, a Vietnam Veteran. Pierre Gour, Art & Art History Two quarters to execute a new body of artistic work that explores the themes of immigration, identity, and place. Jennifer Green, Elementary Education Two quarters to use Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), a method for supporting second language acquisition, to help teachers of English language learners (Ells) better serve their classrooms. Ron Helms, Sociology One quarter to collect better data on police killings, analyze the information, and present the findings at an annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). Cynthia Horne, Political Science Three quarters to complete a book project on the timing and duration of transitional justice, defined as measures to address crimes or other wrongdoings committed in the past. Bernard Housen, Geology Two quarters to conduct field and lab research on plate motion and deformation in foldand-thrust belts and to finish and submit several manuscripts for publishing. Dan Howard-Snyder, Philosophy Two quarters to write a book titled, Resilient Reliance: A Theory of Faith, that proposes solutions to several faith-related problems in philosophy and religion. Vicki Hsueh, Political Science One quarter to conduct archival research and interview activists and participants involved in the Detroit Summer, a multi-racial and inter-generational arts and justice collective founded by Grace and James Lee Boggs. Hud Hudson, Philosophy Two quarters to produce a book-length manuscript that defends a theory of the good life for human persons against a backdrop of the philosophy of pessimism and the doctrines of the Fall and Original Sin. Keith Hyatt, Special Education Two quarters to revise and enhance a book manuscript titled, Developing Meaningful IEPs: The Complete Guide to Educationally Meaningful Individualized Educational Programs for Students with Disabilities. Ira Hyman, Psychology One quarter to research and write about the role of attention and stress in eyewitness awareness and memory. Milica Jelaca Jovanovic, Music Two quarters to work on two CD solo albums and to perform an extensive series of concerts, followed by masterclasses at venues both in the US and in Europe. Kristiana Kahakauwila, English Two quarters to complete a series of revisions for a book manuscript, a novel-inprogress, tentatively titled, To Weave with Water. Jason Kanov, Management One quarter to advance research on the complex dynamics of suffering and compassion from an organizational perspective, looking at how members of an organization express suffering and how others become aware of that suffering. Linda Keeler, Health & Human Development One quarter to expand and coordinate intervention and research efforts across a multisite, peer-led physical activity intervention for college students with depression. Laura Laffrado, English One quarter to begin work on a cultural biography of a neglected Pacific Northwest writer named Ella Rhoads Higginson. Anne Lobeck, English Three quarters to study institutionalized linguistic discrimination rooted in perceptions of and responses to grammatical errors. Kimberly Lynn, Liberal Studies One quarter to work on two article projects tentatively titled "Spanish Inquisitors and the Early Modern Debate over Torture" and "How Local was the Spanish Inquisition? Reflections on the Case of Seventeenth-Century Cartagena de Indias." Stephen McDowall, Mathematics One quarter to learn about hyperbolic metamaterials and how they might be used to facilitate ultra-efficient control and propagation of light and to study how to limit light scattering by particles dispersed in a host medium by controlling how they are spatially dispersed. Brenda Miller, English One quarter to complete research on a new creative nonfiction project that involves archival research on Dame Cicely Saunders, a woman widely regarded as the found of the modern Hospice movement within the medical field. Todd Morton, Engineering and Design Two quarters to research embedded systems, improve teaching techniques by developing material to flip two courses, and enhance contribution to the development of the proposed new electrical engineering program in computer engineering. Niall O Murchu, Fairhaven College One quarter to produce one or more video essays and write an article manuscript on the theme of family and nation in contemporary Palestinian cinema. Rebekah Paci-Green, Environmental Studies Two quarters to collaborate with the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET) to help explore effective and innovative ways to achieve disaster risk reduction during the reconstruction from the Gorkha Earthquake. Marsha Riddle Buly, Elementary Education Two quarters to research the alternative route to teacher certification program with a goal of increasing faculty diversity and retention in the Highline School District in King County. David Rossiter, Environmental Studies Two quarters to complete a book named, Politics of Indigenous Title, and to start a second book titled, Historical Geographies of Nature and Recreation. Brittany Schade, Design Two quarters to research and produce an illustrated book provisionally titled, An Illustrated Guide to Coworking. Liz Schermer, Geology Three quarters to study earthquake faulting and slower deformation in convergent margins. Jennifer Seltz, History Two quarters to research a book project tentatively titled, The Nature of Modern Birth, looking at the cultural and environmental history of pregnancy and childbirth in the United States from the late 1930's through the early 1960's. David Shull, Environmental Sciences One quarter to assist a sediment monitoring team and process the samples that are collected in order to better understand why the Puget Sound's chemistry and biology are changing. Sergey Smirnov, Chemistry One quarter to master two new types of advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy experiments with the goal of making them available to all biochemistry researchers at WWU. Roger R. Thompson, History Two quarters to study the history of Sino-Western conflict and how that experience informed China's concept of national sovereignty. Maria Timmons Flores, Elementary Education One quarter to research situated learning in traditional communities of practice in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Massimiliano Tomasi, Modern and Classical Languages Two quarters to conduct research on a proposed new book manuscript titled, Overcoming Defeat: Catholicism and Post-War Japanese Literature. John Tuxill, Fairhaven College One quarter to advance ongoing interdisciplinary research documenting the plant diversity of Sehome Hill Arboretum. Kristi Tyran, Management One quarter to explore the role of male and female emotional expression in both actual leadership style and perceived leadership effectiveness when leading in crisis situations. Sarah Zimmerman, History Three quarters to complete a book-length manuscript project titled, Women Making Memory and History: Slaves, Citizens, and Custodians of World Heritage on Gorée island, 1677-2017. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa by Provost Brent Carbajal DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Tenure and Promotion Report PURPOSE: Information Item Purpose of Submittal: The credentials and accomplishments of these faculty members have been examined by their peers, tenure and promotion committees, department chairs, college deans, as well as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Each person approved meets or exceeds the internal (college and all-university) and external (comparative, disciplinary, and professional) standards Western Washington University requires for promotion or tenure. This extensive review process confirms the merit of each faculty member’s teaching, research or creative activity, and service to the University and the community. Supporting Information: Provided below are two tables that list the following: 1) Thirty-two tenure track assistant professors granted tenure and promoted to the rank of associate professor effective 9/16/2019. 2) Nineteen tenured associate professors promoted to the rank of full professor effective 9/16/2019. Tenure and Promotion - Effective September 16, 2019 Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor Catherine Armstrong Soule Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle Jenise Bauman Rob Berger Sean Bruna Harsh Buddhadev Gustavo Camacho Josh Cerretti Xiofeng Chen Anna Ciao Lina Dahlberg Kate Darby Dawna Drum Ryan Dudenbostel David Gill Deborah Hanuscin Tim Kowalczyk Colleen Laird Anna Lees Claire Lending Jiexun Li John Lund John Misasi Evan Mueller Casey Mullin Mark Peyron Melissa Rice Nick Stanger Lisa Turner Christian Vargas Theresa Warburton Eric Wehrly Finance & Marketing Health & Human Dev. Environmental Sciences Chemistry Anthropology Health & Human Dev. Music History Decision Sciences Psychology Biology Environmental Studies Accounting Music Engineering & Design Elementary Education Chemistry Modern & Classical Languages Elementary Education Finance & Marketing Decision Sciences Engineering & Design Engineering & Design Theatre & Dance Libraries Engineering & Design Geology Environmental Studies Art & Art History Art & Art History English Finance & Marketing Promotion to Full Professor Marion Brodhagen Alex Czopp Jason Kanov Christina Keppie Biology Psychology Management Modern & Classical Languages Andy Klein Ricardo Lopez Michael Medler Liz Mogford Niall O'Murchu Lynn Pillitteri Seiko Purdue Andreas Riemann Ken Rines David Rossiter Kevin Roxas Cristina Sampaio Dietmar Schwarz Stan Tag Neal Tognazzini Engineering & Design History Environmental Studies Sociology Fairhaven Biology Art & Art History Physics - Astronomy Physics - Astronomy Environmental Smotudies Secondary Education Psychology Biology Fairhaven Philosophy A D VA N C I N G THE UNIVERSITY MARCH 2019 A DVA NC E M E N T UP DATE JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 WWU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ENGAGEMENT WWU ANNUAL GIVING January Art Walk Phonathon Report Total Attendance 423 at 6 events • Total attendees: 67 Gifts to WWU 2,773 gifts totaling $1,334,708 Governor’s Mansion Reception 5,752 contacts $68,584 total pledge amount 977 pledges February Art Walk Bequests Western Engaged MIS Alumni Event Cash Donations WWU vs. CWU Basketball game Gifts in Kind Denver Alumni Gathering Pledges • Total attendees: 102 • Total attendees: 71 • Total attendees: 32 • Total attendees: 131 • Total attendees: 20 4 totaling $430,425 1765 totaling $834,777 15 totaling $16,965 471 totaling $1,176,688 MARKETING METRICS January 1 to February 28 Twitter WWU Alumni Association 3,211 followers 0.1% increase 129 engagements Twitter WWU Foundation 346 followers 0.5% increase 51 engagements Facebook WWU Alumni Association 6,881 followers 0.6% increase 6,288 engagements Facebook WWU Foundation 788 followers 0.7% increase 257 engagements Website WWU Alumni Association 20,208 visitors 27% increase Website WWU Foundation 3,087 visitors 0.03% loss 1 UPCOMING EVENTS ENG A G E ME NT Art Brings Alumni Together January 4, 2019 February 1, 2019 Western City Center, Bellingham January and February were dark, dreary months everywhere but at the Western City Center, which hosted two artists whose visions are bold and bright—John Tolomei in January and Jennifer Bowman in February. Jennifer offered a live demonstration for the visitors. — Reception at the Governor’s Mansion January 31, 2019 Governor’s Mansion, Olympia WWU Alumni, President Randhawa and his wife Uzma, noted members of the Western Foundation and Alumni Association, Sapphire and Life members, elected leaders and their guests gathered at the Governor’s Mansion to celebrate Western’s legislative successes and to highlight the warm relationship Western has with our elected officials. Western Advocates recruited legislative volunteers from the event who will serve as passionate advocates for Western in Olympia. — Alumni Enjoy Party at WWU vs. CWU Game February 7, 2019 WWU Campus, Carver Gym The WWU Alumni Association hosted alumni and friends for the WWU vs. CWU Men’s Basketball Game. In addition to a great game, guests enjoyed beer, wine, and hearty Southern cooking. — Denver-area Vikings Gather February 12, 2019 Denver, Colorado Denver-area alumni gathered at Punch Bowl Social, an upscale arcade and gaming parlor. The guests bowled, played giant Jenga, enjoyed giant Scrabble, and had a great time catching up with each other, and hearing all about Western. Western Engaged Design Alumni Night April 6, 2019 Seattle, WA Scholarship Dinner Features Flaherty Northern California Alumni and Donor Event April 6, 2019 Chateau Montelena, CA — February 25, 2019 MAC Gym, WWU Campus Scholarship dinners bring together our deserving scholarship recipients with generous donors to celebrate the spirit and impact of giving. At the February 25 dinner in MAC Gym, WWU alumna (’09) and executive director of the Chuckanut Health Foundation Heather Flaherty spoke. Sociology major Danielle Finger also spoke to the audience of 187 attendees. — Western Deepens Commitment in Poulsbo March 7, 2019 Poulsbo, Washington On March 7, Western sponsored a lunch hosted by Tony George (’86), CEO and President of Kitsap Bank, and President Sabah Randhawa to share the benefits of a Small Business Development Center in Poulsbo. The Whatcom County SBDC has helped small businesses raise funds for new ventures and expansion of existing businesses since 1983. Tony spoke to 45 business leaders and elected officials about the benefits of the project for development and growth on the Kitsap Peninsula. President Randhawa and CJ Seitz, director of the Whatcom SBDC, spoke about the ways in which the SBDC has benefitted Whatcom County’s economy and the benefits a SBDC would bring to the area. — 2 Western Engaged International Business Alumni Networking April 11, 2019 Seattle, WA Western Engaged WWU at Wooster’s Garden April 11, 2019 Houston, TX Western Engaged 8th Annual Western IS Connection April 18, 2019 Bellingham, WA Seattle Scholarship Lunch April 23, 2019 Renaissance Hotel, Seattle Western Engaged Computer Science Alumni Networking April 24, 2019 Bellevue, WA Western Engaged Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Alumni Networking May 10, 2019 Bellingham, WA Alumni Awards Dinner May 17, 2019 WWU Campus, Bellingham WWU Alumni Weekend May 17-20, 2019 WWU Campus, Bellingham SOLD OUT - Double Major: Death Cab for Cutie & ODESZA Benefit Concert May 18, 2019 Civic Stadium, Bellingham Give Day May 30, 2019 Online Graduation Celebration June 12 & 13, 2019 WWU Campus, Bellingham WWU Night at the Bellingham Bells June 25, 2019 Civic Field, Bellingham UPCOMING EVENT HIGHLIGHT Western Winery Tour Upcoming On April 6, Western Foundation members and alumni will gather for lunch at the Calistoga Inn, enjoy a presentation by WWU Assistant Professor of Geology Melissa Rice, and travel to Monetelena Winery for a tour and tasting. Western owns land that supplies Montelena Winery with grapes for their cabernet sauvignon. The event is hosted by Dr. Carol Francisco (’78) and Mark Brewer (’87) and his wife Susan. I MPA C T S TO R I E S WWU Professor of Music, Jeffery Gilliam Sanford-Hill Piano Series Endowment Inspires Students With free master classes, world class performances, and exposure to internationally acclaimed pianists, the Sanford-Hill Piano Series Endowment supports an exceptionally prestigious and enriching educational experience for Western’s students. Named for Sibyl Sanford—a professional artist, author, and philanthropist—and Ford Hill, her close friend of hers and WWU Music Associate Professor Emeritus of piano; the SanfordHill Piano Series was created in 2002. Since then, the series has brought pianists and rising stars from all around the world. Sarah Potocki (’19) says of her experience, “Throughout my college career at Western Washington University, I was given opportunities to play in master classes for pianists including Anderson & Roe piano duo, David Kadouch and Philip Fisher. Each artist was brilliant, unique and effective at providing fresh insight for my piano playing.” The Sanford-Hill Piano Series has been added to the Cliburn Foundation’s list of presenters. The Cliburn Foundation sponsors an international piano competition, and those who compete are offered performance engagements. WWU Professor of Music Jeffery Gilliam recently attended a round of competition as an Official Guest of the Cliburn, bringing national recognition to Western and the music program. This endowment allows for all the proceeds from concert ticket sales 3 to fund scholarships for deserving WWU piano students. Not only does this series bring tremendous value to Western and to the greater community, it also fosters student success and helps shape the next generation of great pianists. Potocki says, “I cannot thank Sibyl Sanford and Ford Hill enough for providing many opportunities to learn from these incredibly inﬂuential artists. I feel grateful to have studied piano under Professor Gilliam, as he was an integral part in my musical growth. The memories I have created over these last four years at Western’s Performing Arts Center will last a lifetime.” — Capital Program Report Board of Trustees April 5, 2019 MAJOR / INTERMEDIATE CAPITAL PROJECTS Multicultural Center Exterior finishes and systems are mostly complete and interior construction and final finishes are proceeding. Level 5 of the Bookstore area is nearly complete, followed by Level 6 and the Level 7 of the Multicultural Center. Construction progress is on schedule for completion in the summer of 2019. Web cameras showing the site can be found on the following link: https://www.wwu.edu/wwuarchitect/construction/pw698.shtml#webcam Buchanan Towers Renovation This project is being delivered in two phases: Phase 1 - 2018 Spring and Summer quarters; Phase 2 - 2019 Spring and Summer quarters. Dawson Construction started construction of Phase 1 in March 2018; construction of Phase 1 was completed in Fall 2018. Construction of Phase 2 started March 25, 2019, and is scheduled to be complete in September 2019, prior to fall quarter move-in. Phase 1 completed the northwest wing of Buchanan Towers. Phase 2 scope of work will complete the south and east wings. Disability Access Center (DAC) (formerly known as disAbility Resources for Students) and Veterans Services Phase 1 work to renovate Wilson Library 290 for the new Maps Collection and Study Lounge is complete. Phase 2 to create the DAC and Veterans Services suite is complete for occupancy. Move-in is scheduled to begin the first week in April. Interdisciplinary Science Building (formerly known as Sciences Building Addition - STEM I) The General Contractor / Construction Manager, B N Builders, is under contract for PreConstruction services. B N Builders is integrating with Facilities Development and Capital Budget (FDCB) and the Perkins + Will design team. Programming/Schematic Design for the project is in progress. If state funding for construction is approved, completion of the New Interdisciplinary Science Building is tentatively scheduled for February 2021. Elevator Preservation and ADA Upgrades The project is on schedule. The contractor is taking additional detailed measurements for the new equipment. FDCB is coordinating with the affected building occupants to determine if any access accommodations are needed while the elevators are off-line. Anatomy and Physiology Lab The project will create two anatomy and physiology labs in Carver 163, to be shared between Biology and the Health & Human Development departments. Regency NW started construction in November 2018; the project is scheduled for completion in May, 2019. Multiple Building Access Control DECO/Dutton Electric began physical construction at the beginning of the year with a current focus on the installation of the access control infrastructure. Subcontractor Convergint Technologies completed their survey of existing door functions and began work programming the new system. Door cutovers to the new system are scheduled to start in June 2019. Construction meetings are being held weekly between WWU, DECO, and Convergint. The project is currently on budget and on schedule. New Residence Hall WWU is working with progressive design team Lydig Construction from Spokane, with Mahlum Architects from Seattle. The team completed the initial phase of the project to verify program and investigate three possible construction sites. The final site choice is located where Highland Hall and Highland Lounge is currently located. The team has started design of the new residence hall. The remaining design and construction contract is scheduled for approval at the August 2019 Board meeting. Occupancy is scheduled for fall quarter 2021. Consolidated Academic Support Services Facility WWU is working with the progressive design team Mortenson Construction and HKP Architects team on Schematic Design of the project to verify program and investigate the construction site on the vacant land west of the Physical Plant. The progressive design-build Phase 1 contract has been executed. The remaining design and construction contract is scheduled for approval at the Board’s June 2019 meeting. If construction funding is secured by summer 2019, occupancy is scheduled for November 2020. Multiple Building Replacement of Switchgear, Panels and Motor Controls DECO/Dutton Electric has begun construction and has replaced nearly half of the antiquated infrastructure in Old Main. The contractor is actively planning and phasing the implementation to minimize occupant disruption. The project remains on budget and is on schedule with completion in late August 2019. 2017-2019 Classroom and Lab Upgrades This program is composed of several public works projects and in-house work. A couple of small and one larger public works construction projects are starting design. Most of the projects in this category are related to improvements in STEM programs. FY 2019-2021 CAPITAL BUDGET In December 2018, the Governor’s proposed Capital Budget was released. The proposed budget includes State funding for the following projects for a total of $80,900,000: • • • • • • Interdisciplinary Sciences Building (Construction) - $60,000,000 Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Building (Predesign/Design) - $6,500,000 2019-2021 Classroom and Lab Upgrades (Design/Construction) - $3,000,000 Minor Works – Program (Design/Construction) - $1,000,000 Minor Works – Preservation (Design/Construction) - $6,846,000 Preventive Facility Maintenance and Building System Repairs - $3,554,000 We are anticipating the House of Representatives and the Senate releasing their proposed Capital Budgets in early spring. For more information about the major projects, the Capital Program, and the Capital Planning Process, please visit the Office of Facilities Development and Capital Budget website: http://www.wwu.edu/wwuarchitect/. 2 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa by Donna Gibbs, V.P. for University Relations and Marketing DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: University Relations and Marketing Report PURPOSE: Purpose of Submittal: A written report is provided on the recent activities of University Relations and Marketing. Supporting Information: Report Attached WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND MARKETING The following is a briefing on a wide range of marketing, community development, media relations, content production, web development and graphic design initiatives produced since the last Trustees report. In addition, following are a few updates and new projects. “MAKE WAVES” CAMPAIGN LAUNCH The “Make Waves” brand campaign launched on January 22 in billboards, print and digital concentrated in Seattle metro. The first phase of the campaign will run through this summer, and is designed to fulfill two main roles: to support the Western Foundation’s efforts to secure more funding for admissions scholarships, study abroad experiences and student research opportunities; and to tell Western’s story to prospective students in a new and exciting way. Both of these goals work in tandem with Western’s Strategic Plan. Following are several examples of current print and outdoor advertising executions. Early Indicators: We have heard several anecdotal comments from Seattle area alumni that they are proud to see their alma mater in highly visible placements on downtown Seattle billboards, in print placements in Alaska Beyond, Seattle Magazine, 425 Magazine and the Puget Sound Business Journal, and in digital campaigns supported by several college impact videos. In terms of digital analytics: • Our 30-second launch anthem video surpassed 11,000 views on YouTube in only six weeks, with a 26% click-through rate. • The click-through rate on digital content across all platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Google Adwords) has averaged 11.5%, compared to an industry average of 2-3%. • With only two of seven planned college impact videos distributed across all platforms, we have had more than 40,000 video views, more than 100 shares and 800+ reactions. • In the last 30 days, general traffic to our main website is up in all Washington cities, and up markedly in Kirkland (11%), Edmonds (20%), Shoreline (113%), and Bremerton (21%). This data would seem to suggest that targeted print and outdoor advertising is having an impact on top-of-mind awareness of Western. • All of this content engagement has, thus far, not had a dramatic impact on fundraising, but we expect that will change when the brand campaign is supported by more direct fundraising appeals in April and May. WESTERN ON THE WATERFRONT The Port of Bellingham Commission has recently expressed public frustration with the pace of planning for Western’s presence on the Bellingham waterfront, first at its public meeting on February 19 (the relevant discussion begins at 1:25:30) and again at its meeting on March 19 (the video replay of that meeting has been removed). It was also the subject of a recent article in the Bellingham Herald. Subsequent to the February 19 Commission meeting, President Randhawa and Trustee Meyer met privately with Port Commissioner Ken Bell and Port Executive Director Rob Fix at which it was decided the two parties would develop an addendum to the existing Western Crossing Development Corp MOU that commits the two parties to work in good faith toward a shared vision that supports the Port’s economic development priorities by September 30, 2019. It was also agreed that the Port and University will establish a small working group that will meet regularly over the next six months. Provost Carbajal and Vice President Gibbs attended the first meeting of the working group with Commissioner Bell, Port Economic Development Director Don Goldberg and Waterfront Project Manager Brian Gouran on March 21. Meanwhile, the interdisciplinary faculty ideation group continues to meet twice monthly to complete work on a revised vision for Western on the Waterfront. The ideation group expects to submit a final vision by the end of the current academic year. SBDC LAUNCH IN POULSBO University Relations & Marketing teamed up with University Advancement to kick-off a fundraising drive to establish a Western-sponsored Small Business Development Center in Poulsbo. Western has hosted the largest SBDC program in the state since 1983. Last year, the Whatcom County SBDC helped create or save more than 300 jobs and helped small businesses access nearly $13 million in capital to expand and launch new ventures. The new Poulsbo SBDC will be located in the recently-opened Vibe CoWorks space. Western alumnus, Foundation board member and President and Chief Operating Officer of Kitsap Bank Tony George is leading the fundraising drive. We currently have adequate local funding for the first year, which allows us to leverage federal funds, and we feel confident in having funding for year two and beyond secured as our fundraising efforts continue. We expect to have the Center open in June with experienced provisional staff, while the search for permanent staff gets underway. 2019 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Work has begun on the 2019 President’s Report, following our inaugural edition last year. This university annual report, sent to donors, legislators and other friends of the university, is intended to serve as a report card of sorts on our key priorities and success indicators in the 2025 strategic plan. This year, the report will feature stories and images of first-generation students, staff and faculty based on Woodring professor Dr. Lauren McClanahan’s First Gen Project. We expect the final report will be issued in May. Communications and Marketing Our skilled professionals worked on a wide range of online and print, media relations, social media, video and graphic design projects, which included: • The Seattle Times – as well as many other media outlets – ran a story about prominent bands Death Cab for Cutie and ODESZA coming to Bellingham for an Alumni Weekend concert on May 18 to raise money for WWU’s Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment. See: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/death-cab-forcutie-odesza-announce-double-major-scholarship-concert-in-bellingham/ • An op-ed by WWU President Sabah Randhawa, along with other presidents of state public universities, on the value of higher education ran in the Olympian. See: https://www.theolympian.com/opinion/op-ed/article225376695.html • An op-ed by WWU President Sabah Randhawa and Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan about the transformative effects of higher education ran in the Spokane Spokesman-Review and Tri-City Herald. See: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/mar/17/mary-cullinan-and-sabah-randhawaeastern-and-weste/ • An op-ed in the Seattle Times by Western English Professor Laura Laffrado focused on Ella Rhoads Higginson, an early 20th century Northwest writer with many ties to Western. See: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/laments-over-unbridled-growth-in-ourbeloved-northwest-are-nothing-new/ • KIRO Radio ran a story about Western students, researchers and faculty members traveling to Mount Everest this spring to study the global effects of climate change. See: http://mynorthwest.com/1290931/wwu-students-mt-everest-climate-change/ • And our office also assisted with response to media coverage of the tragic death of a Western student following a car crash on the icy Mount Baker Highway. See: https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article226511020.html • During the recent significant snowfall, our office provided weather alerts and messaging for several days to the Western community the university’s open, closed and delayed opening status. • In publications, Editor Mary Gallagher is hard at work on the next two editions of Window magazine, one for spring and one in early summer. For the first time ever, we’re publishing three editions of Window magazine in one academic year. We’re also celebrating three regional awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, which honored two of John Thompson’s Window magazine stories with a silver award: “Alaska Stories” about alumna novelist Eowyn Ivey, and “Megafire” about WWU faculty member Michael Medlar’s work in wildfire prevention policy. A third award, a bronze, went to our spring 2018 cover, a beautiful Pointillism rendering of Old Main by student Brandon Doak. See: https://westerntoday.wwu.edu/news/wwus-windowmagazine-wins-trio-of-awards-at-recent-case-conference • In marketing and social media, Kessa Volland worked with the Brand Council to assist with launch of the Make Waves campaign, and helped form a sub-group to make additions to the Make Waves style-guide for continued campus use. She also worked on communications for the Housing/Dining Assessment, helped host an “Ask Me Anything” livestream on Facebook with incoming students, and finished the technical review of the university social media policy, which is now under 30-day review. Kessa also hosted a social media training and acted as a guest speaker for three different student groups/classes. • In video and photography, our staff led by Digital Media Production/Development Manager Suzanne Blais helped on-board and train our new full-time videographer, Faith Haney. Suzanne also worked as the direct liaison to WWU's contracted production company, Hand Crank Films, on the seven Make Waves College Impact Videos. This included coordinating the shoots, helping to script, and giving direct feedback on the various script and video drafts. She worked with Faith to create a video for the WWU Small Business Development Center, which was used to help promote local fundraising for a Western-sponsored Kitsap County SBDC in Poulsbo. Staff also created promotional videos for various events on campus, in the community, and one used by President Randhawa while he was traveling abroad in the UAE and Pakistan. • Western’s daily electronic newsletter, Western Today, led by Assistant Director John Thompson, started a new series of weekly articles called “Tuesday Q&A” and “Research Friday.” Those were very popular and produced the most-read feature stories of the school year thus far; the Q&A in particular proved to be a novel way to highlight the research of faculty in new ways. Planning is already under way for Q&A and research topics for spring quarter. See: https://westerntoday.wwu.edu/features/therealities-of-climate-change-what-wwu-scientists-see-in-the-field • Graphic designers Chris Baker and Derek Bryson worked on a wide range of design projects with offices across campus, including: the Make Waves campaign print ads for various publications; brochure for a proposed new Poulsbo location for the Small Business Development Center; Study Mongolia templates for the library; templates for Border Briefs, Research Reports and email newsletter for Western’s Border Policy Research Institute; a nursing conference program; library ad space display and a retractable banner; Commencement program; Spring Career Fair posters; Small Business Development Center annual report; new logo design for Western’s Music Library; Woodring Education Leadership program, certificate and brochure, and design support for student publications, including the Planet, Klipsun, and Bellingham Review. Community Relations CONNECTIONS REPORT Community-to-University Connections Made Community Outreach Events Attended WWU & Community Programs and Projects Jan 19 27 10 1 Feb19 40 10 0 Mar19 24 12 0 Notable Projects and Connections Community Relations Website The Community Relations website has been completely revamped. The website serves as a centralized access point for local government, surrounding neighborhoods, civic and community-based organizations, and the local business community seeking to connect with Western. This not only makes Western more accessible to the community, but it also highlights Western’s many community resources and services all in one place. www.wwu.edu/communityrelations Supporting local government The current Whatcom County Executive and the Bellingham Mayor are not running for reelection this year and it is anticipated that many candidates will enter both races. As a nonpartisan state-funded institution, Western plays a careful and important role in supporting city and county campaigns by providing student interns, occasionally hosting forums, and engaging the community in civic involvement. Community Relations serves as a non-partisan conduit for candidates seeking interns who might be interested in internship opportunities supporting individual campaigns. Additionally, the Director of Community Relations has been asked to facilitate one local mayoral candidate forum to be held later this spring. Providing Volunteers for Junior Ski to Sea Race The Junior Ski to Sea Race is a local tradition where 900 3rd – 12th graders compete in teams as a part of the annual Ski to Sea festivities. Community Relations connected Jr. Ski to Sea organizers with the WWU Recreation department who will provide the dozens of volunteers needed to help coordinate the annual event. Recognizing Grace Borsari The 2019 Whatcom Business Alliance Awards Dinner awarded local business owner, Grace Borsari, co-founder of Alpha Technologies, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Grace has been an ardent supporter of Western over the years, and Community Relations worked closely with the WBA and University Advancement to facilitate Western’s sponsorship and visible presence at the event to show our support and appreciation of Ms. Borsari. AY 1819 396 80 20 Additional Community Support Community Relations is always glad to help businesses, community members and nonprofits connect with WWU’s exceptional students and faculty who can help find solutions to their challenges. Recent examples include: • • • • • Finding a student videographer for Chuckanut Builders; Connecting Splitvane Engineers with Scientific Technical Services to analyze casting specimens in iron; Providing a student violinist for a community member getting married; Finding a student web developer for the Sumas Historical Society and Museum and; Connecting the Sea to Shore Seafood Company with the Small Business Development Center to help with their business plan. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER WWU Small Business Development Center: Q1 2019 HIGHLIGHTS • • • • • • • • • • SBDC advisors featured in local business media: • “Furloughed federal workers in Whatcom County find some help during the U.S. shutdown,” https://www.bellinghamherald.com/article224085485.html – Bellingham Herald • “Larsen votes to reopen key federal agencies to support small businesses,” https://larsen.house.gov/press-release/larsen-votes-reopen-key-federalagencies-support-local-small-businesses – Congressman Rick Larsen Press Release • “A few good journeymen: Why skilled tradespeople are so hard to find,” http://bbjtoday.com/blog/a-few-good-journeymen-why-skilled-tradespeople-areso-hard-to-find/36729/ – Bellingham Business Journal Published “Know your numbers, Know your business” in the Bellingham Business Journal • http://bbjtoday.com/blog/know-your-numbers-know-yourbusiness/36716/?utm_source=BBJToday&utm_campaign=2cc059fc92Newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5eb5d79635-2cc059fc92228451297 Presented at a fundraising luncheon hosted by Western and attended by Poulsbo and Kitsap County business and civic leaders to establish a new SBDC in Poulsbo. We expect to start initial operations in May. Presented 2018 Economic Impacts to local funders, the Port of Bellingham, City of Bellingham and Whatcom County Presented at the WECU Small Business Seminar Presented “Considering Customer Objections to Improve Your Company’s Service” at the Bellingham Executives Association Presented “How to Grow and Scale Your Business” at Sustainable Connections Met with professional service providers in financing, business consulting, insurance, commercial real estate Attended Opportunity Zone Forum Attended 2019 Benefits Legal Update • • • • • Attended Employee Owned Business seminar Attended SHRM event on Corporate Social Innovation Attended Downtown Bellingham Partnership meetings Attended Small Cities Partnership meetings Attended Chamber meetings in Blaine, Birch Bay, Ferndale, Mt. Baker Foothills, Point Roberts and Sumas TRIBAL LIAISON Laural Ballew, aka Ses Yehomia, is a Swinomish tribal member and the new Executive Director of American Indian/Alaska Native and First Nation Relations and Tribal Liaison to The President starting on January 28, 2018. The Tribal Liaison has spent the past two months setting up the office, making acquaintances with the staff and becoming acclimated to the university. The Tribal Liaison has met with the Native American Student Union club to assist them on an advising level for the upcoming spring pow wow in April. The Tribal Liaison met the Vice Presidents group, the Admissions staff, the Salish Sea Institute, faculty members and the Student Affairs Cultural Competency Committee for introductions and to offer services for advising with regard to tribal relations and tribal protocol. The Tribal Liaison has developed a strategic plan which includes the following: • • • • • Establishing an external and internal advisory board. Establishing recurring funding for the annual Native American Student Union spring pow wow. Completing the tribal enrollment and descendances proposal for clear documentation of tribal enrollment status. Funding and building a traditional Coast Salish longhouse on campus. Preparations for government to government training for WWU administrative staff in order to build upon effective tribal government relationships in order to better serve Native students. The Tribal Liaison will spend the next several months visiting with tribal officials throughout the state to: • foster and build effective working relationships with WWU; • seek regional tribal support and recruitment in the promotion of Native student access and success; • and for resource and research development for Native faculty, staff and students. The first internal advisory committee for the Tribal Liaison office was held in March with Native faculty and staff. The group met to discuss the role of the group and to advise on the strategic plan of the Tribal Liaison. The group will reconvene in April after the start of spring quarter. The Tribal Liaison facilitated a meeting for Huxley college professor, Nick Zaferatos and Northwest Indian College staff. This meeting was intended to support the establishment of a cooperative program between Northwest Indian College and Huxley College of the Environment to provide an elective concentration in the field of Community and Environmental Planning. This discussion is ongoing and will hopefully develop into a working model for additional collaborative agreements between the two institutions. WASHINGTON CAMPUS COMPACT 1) Legislative Session. Washington Campus Compact is meeting with legislators to solicit support for the Student Civic Leaders Initiative. If funded, civic internships would be available for students to address the following critical issues on campuses and in communities: food/housing insecurity, opioid epidemic, mental health, breaking prison pipeline, and strengthening civic education. Students will learn about policies that impact these issues and seek out diverse perspectives on how to solve these and other critical issues. Budget provisos have been submitted in both the House and the Senate in support of this initiative. 2) Statewide Presidents’ Meeting. Washington Campus Compact will hold a statewide presidents’ meeting focused on how to prepare students for democratic engagement on April 19, 2019. 3) Students Serving Washington Awards Ceremony. Outstanding college student leaders who are making a difference on their campuses and in their communities through service, social entrepreneurship, and civic engagement will be recognized at the annual Students Serving Washington Awards Ceremony on April 19, 2019. WEB COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES WebTech realigned and focused on internal tools and behind the scenes work to make further progress on the digital accessibility resolution effort. We added a new temporary staff member working full time through the end of June. This position will assist the university with fixing PDF files that are not up to the required accessibility standards. WebTech is leading software development at DrupalCon North America in Seattle this April, to move forward AblePlayer. AblePlayer is a video player that allows for both audio description and video captions to be viewed at the same time. Vimeo and YouTube, the most popular ways to watch videos cannot handle audio descriptions in the same player so we are forced to send users to another copy of the video. We hope to have a release candidate available to the world by late April. Attached to this report is a web accessibility progress report that outlines what has been accomplished and what we have left to do prior to September 1, 2019. The Graduate School has a new website, https://gradschool.wwu.edu. It features the new WWU digital look and feel and aligns closely with their print collateral. Work will continue with the graduate school to enhance their degree pages. WebTech also is close to undertaking the internal launch of a new digital asset management tool replacing the legacy system, ContentDM. This provides enhanced research capabilities and provides a one-stop shop for staff on campus looking for images, videos, and other assets to use in their creative works. Finally, WebTech is working with Extended Education on revising their web presence focusing on the Peninsulas and is excited to launch a new look with enhanced usability later in April. A lot of the work being done to drive organic search engine traffic is focused on the webpages that describe our majors and funnel interested students towards applying. This focused approach is beginning to pay dividends. At the beginning of February, 155 pages ranked on page one of search results, we now have 179, and we picked up 5 more keywords that are now ranked. This continual improvement shows that the approach is working. We expect further improvements over the next period as further recommendations from Bright Edge, our SEO platform are implemented. New requests continue to keep WebTech busy. A lot of new requests over these past two months has been focused on assistance with updating content on websites, not something WebTech traditionally has done for clients. We suspect that this due to the fact that departments across campus are not replacing webmaster positions or communications support functions. We continue to seek automated efficiencies. WWU Web Accessibility Progress Report 3-13-2019 Western’s public facing digital footprint is made up of three systems, CampusWeb, Drupal, and WordPress. This report summarizes where we are with each of those platforms as well as PDF and video accessibility compliance. CampusWeb In December of 2017 we had 225 sites on the platform. Since then: • 114 sites have been deleted and another 14 will be • 50 sites have been migrated to an accessible theme • 8 sites are currently migrating • 6 sites are approved for migration • 13 are still under research and 16 sites remain to be dealt with Faculty Sites (3,917 pages) Last year we discovered 100 off brand faculty websites that link to our institutional website, comprising 3,917 pages. Through dogged communication there is movement on these. • 6 have been migrated • 4 are archived and 14 are scheduled to be archived • 21 are migrating to another system • 2 have been deleted • 30 site owners have yet to respond to any communication PDFs WWU has over 15,000 PDFs on the public facing web. Of those, 9,016 of them have some sort of assessed issue that would affect accessibility. It is great to see 6,000 or so that are accessible. Of the remaining PDFs just, a tick over 5,000 belong to the Associated Students. They are working hard to fix those. Of the remaining 4,000 WebTech has hired a full-time employee through the end of June 2019 to help remediate and conduct outreach to the document owners. Drupal & CampusWeb WCAG 2.0 AA progress (12,818 pages) When we began this work in December of 2017 we had the following breakdown of issue types: • • • 92 level A issues 7 level AA issues 15 level AAA issues We now have 74 level A issue types, 6 AA, and 13 AAA remaining. Of the issues remaining 27 are errors and 14 of those types affect fewer than 100 pages. Quality control has improved on these platforms though there remain 2,345 broken links and 486 identified misspellings. WordPress (WP) WCAG 2.0 AA progress (3,154 pages) Work began on WP sites in August of 2018 and at that time we had the following breakdown of issue types: • • • 82 level A issues 5 level AA issues 13 level AAA issues We now have 66 level A issue types, 5 AA, and 13 AAA remaining. Of the issues remaining, 42 are errors and 18 of those types affect fewer than 100 pages. This means that there are some underlying issues with WP that still must be fixed to make further progress. Quality control is fairly good on these sites with 353 broken links and only 58 identified misspellings. Vendor Systems (6,138 page) We have realized that certain webpages are generated automatically by third party systems. These systems effectively lock Western out from making changes. We are working with our procurement team to ensure that contract renewals require accessibility audits. Additionally, we have a new compliance step added into the contract process for accessibility and an area in that tool to store accessibility related documents such as VPATs, user tests, and other documentation. The vendor pages have 95 broken links and 26 misspellings. Video Captioning (1,934 videos on YouTube) There has been significant improvement on video caption compliance over the past year. The Center for Instructional Innovation and Assessment is at 98.59%, We Are WWU 100%, Journal of Educational Controversy, 95.92%, and the main WWU channel 90.11%. In these channels the videos not captioned are the ones posted prior to 2014 yet are still online for various purposes. The Athletics department video channel is concerning. They have 410 videos and are constantly adding more but only two are captioned. They are mainly full-length sports games, so the cost to caption all 408 at this time would be roughly $50,000 ($2x60minx408) YouTube captions are challenging as we have to wait for access to the video channels before being able to provide the captions. We are waiting on several accounts to provide us access or to even find the login themselves so that they can login. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ITEM SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO: Members of the Board of Trustees FROM: President Sabah Randhawa on behalf of Melynda Huskey DATE: April 5, 2019 SUBJECT: Admissions and Enrollment Report PURPOSE: Information Item Spring Quarter 2019 New student enrollment this spring will compare similarly to last year. We anticipate 15 new first-year and 181 new transfer students compared to 15 first-year and 190 transfer students last year. Fall Quarter 2019 First-year Students Although total admission applications received from first-year students for fall is the thirdhighest in Western’s history at 10,334, this remains a challenging recruitment year. We are pleased to report that academic indicators for this year’s admitted pool are comparable to last year, but have significant work ahead of us as we bolster the yield of admitted students. We are seeing a decrease of 643 first-year applications, equivalent to 5.9% compared to the same time last year: 10,334 vs. 10,977. This is in part due to a 9.4% decrease in high school seniors in our state. Institutions are competing fiercely for the same resident students because there are fewer of them. In addition, we are feeling the impact of the new Seattle Promise scholarship program for students from Seattle public high schools. The Promise program will provide full coverage of community college tuition that remains after scholarships and financial aid have been applied. Therefore, students from participating public high schools in Seattle are being encouraged to stay at home and pursue postsecondary education at community colleges. Preliminary reporting shows that overall applications and applications from students of color from King County are down by nearly 10%. Of course, Admissions is doing everything possible to admit qualified students in record time. We have 1,267 confirmations compared to 1,325 at the same time last year, representing a decrease of 58 students or 4.4%. Confirmations from students of color are down at 298 compared to 308 last year, a difference of 10 or 3.2%. In addition, Western was among the first of the public four-year institutions in our state to send financial aid notifications to prospective first-year and transfer students for Fall 2019. We are planning a number of events to help us bring in the incoming class of 2019. These include: • Western Preview, to be held Saturday, April 6. This is our premier visit program for admitted students and their families. • The Multicultural Achievement Program (MAP) scholarship luncheon, to be held Saturday, April 13. MAP scholarships recognize students making significant contributions to advance equity, justice and change. We are holding this year’s event in Seattle instead of Bellingham to personally congratulate and reach out to more students and their families. • Four Admitted Discovery Days events in March and April, where students and families are informed of next steps, visit academic departments, attend a faculty and student informational panel and, of course, take a campus tour. We saw the decline in Washington high school seniors coming over a year ago. To mitigate the decline in applications and better position Western for Fall 2020 and 2021, we have implemented additional measures to encourage a

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