Date: December 9, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: WITCC Sioux City Campus
Join virtually: https://witcc.zoom.us/j/3695445549

WITCC Mission
We elevate our diverse learners and strengthen our communities through inclusive and innovative education.

Board Members
Russell Wray, President | Tricia Sutherland, Vice President | Micah Lang | Brad Griffin | Blanca Martinez | Linnea Fletcher | Mary Parker | Jeremy Ogle | Erin Muck

Brenda Wright, Board Secretary

Administration
Terry Murrell, College President | Troy Jasman, VP of Finance and Administrative Services | Darin Moeller, Executive Dean of Instruction | Jackie Plendl, Dean of Human Resources | Tawnya Beermann, Dean of Students | Christina Brandon, Dean of Outreach and Information Technology | Revathi Vongsiprasom, Dean of Opportunity and Engagement | Erin Volk, Dean of Quality

Presenters
Andrea Rohlena, Director of Marketing and Publications | Carmen Wilson, Associate Dean - Corporate College | Merlyn Kathol, Director of Financial Aid

  1. Call Meeting to Order Russ Wray
  2. Roll Call of Directors Brenda Wright
  3. Consent Items
    1. The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held November 11, 2024.
    2. The Financial Report for November 2024 in addendum DEC-24-1, pages 1-7.
    3. A list of General Fund bills in addendum DEC-24-2, pages 8-28. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
    4. Application and Certificate for Payment #3 in the amount of $690,801.05 to L&L Builders Co. for Denison Regional Academy Project in addendum DEC-24-3, pages 29-36.
    5. Terry Murrell traveling to HLC Conference, April 5-8, 2025, in Chicago, IL.
      Motion needed for Consent Items
  4. Unfinished Business
  5. Adjournment
    Needs Motion
  6. Secretary Call Meeting to Order Brenda Wright
  7. New Business
    1. Election of Officers (President and Vice President)
      Motion Needed
    2. President will Assume the Chair
    3. Election of CCFI Board Member and alternate CCFI Board Member
      Motion Needed
  8. Oral Communications
  9. Written Communications
    1. Thank You - Camp High Hopes in addendum DEC 24 4, pages 37- 38.
    2. Thank You - Mary Treglia in addendum DEC 24 5, page 39.
    3. Thank You - Siouxland Chamber in addendum DEC 24 6, page 40.
    4. Thank You - Cherokee Regional Hospice in addendum DEC 24 7, page 41.
  10. Consent Items
    1. The Personnel Report Regular Appointments in addendum DEC 24 8a, page 42. The Community and Continuing Education instructor list in addendum DEC 24 8b, page 43. Additional Personnel Report may be presented at the meeting.
      Motion Needed
  11. Administrative Reports
    1. Annual Marketing Report in addendum DEC 24 9, pages 44-45. Christina Brandon Andrea Rohlena
    2. Identity Theft and Prevention Report in addendum DEC 24 10, page 46. Troy Jasman Christina Brandon
    3. NJTP Financings in addendum DEC 24 11, pages 47-50. Troy Jasman Carmen Wilson
    4. Corporate College Report in addendum DEC 24 12, pages 51-52. Darin Moeller Carmen Wilson
    5. Lease for Aviation in addendum DEC 24 13, pages 53-58. Motion Needed Troy Jasman Darin Moeller
    6. VFA in addendum DEC 24 14, pages 59-60. Erin Volk
    7. Last Dollar Scholarship Program Review in addendum DEC 24 15, pages 61-62. Darin Moeller Tawnya Beermann Merlyn Kathol
    8. Community Colleges for Iowa Report Tricia Sutherland
    9. President Report
      1. Holiday Reception
      2. WITCC In the News in addendum DEC-24-16, pages 63-74.
      3. Other
        Terry Murrell
  12. Unfinished Business
    1. Individual Board Member comments
    2. December 10, 2024 - eSports - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - 6-8 pm - A203
    3. December 11, 2024 - eSports - Overwatch - 6-8 pm - A203
    4. December 12, 2024 - eSports - Valorant - 7-10 pm - A203
    5. December 14, 2024 - Men’s Basketball - vs. Kansas City Kansas Community College - 5:00 pm
    6. December 14, 2024 - eSports - Rocket League - 6-8 pm - A203
    7. December 18, 2024 - Men’s Basketball - vs. Ellsworth Community College - 7:30 pm
    8. Holiday Reception - December 20, 2024 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Overlook Cafe
    9. December 23 - Non-Service Day
    10. Holiday Break - December 24 - January 1, 2025
    11. January 6, 2025 - Men’s Basketball - vs. Fort Scott Community College - 7:00 pm
    12. January 11, 2025 - Men’s Basketball - vs. Northeast Community College - 3:00 pm
    13. January 15, 2025 - Spring Semester begins
    14. January 15, 2025 - Men’s Basketball - vs. North Iowa Area Community College - 7:30 pm
    15. For complete Sports schedule, click here
      For more information about Student Activities on Campus, check out the Campus Calendar here
  13. Adjournment Motion Needed

WIT's Vision
Unwavering commitment to the personalized success of every student, every employee, every time.

WIT's 2024-2027 Strategy
Advance Completion - Elevate WIT's completion to the top 4 among Iowa community colleges.
Close the Gap - Close the completion gap for at-risk groups (first-time, part-time, online, racial/ethnic minorities).
Transform the Culture - Strengthen the culture of belonging for employees through increased communication, engagement, and support.