by Kukuk Jacob | May 25, 2017 | Amy's Update
Dear Colleagues, While Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, it’s also a time for us to reflect and remember those who died while serving in our Armed Forces. Thank you to all who served and selflessly fought for our freedom, and thank you to all of you who continue to serve in our military. As a reminder, campus will be closed on Monday. And now, for news around the college: External Engagement Meeting with Maud Daudon, President/CEO of Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Monday afternoon, I met with Maud Daudon, the President and CEO of Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Maud is also the Board Chair for Washington Student Achievement Council. I appreciated the opportunity to talk to her about the college, and to hear more about the various regional workforce initiatives she’s involved in. Meeting with Amy Liu from Microsoft Philanthropies Yesterday, I met with Amy Liu, Senior Officer Education, Workforce and Human Services Initiatives in Washington State for Microsoft Philanthropies. Amy is new to this role at Microsoft, and is familiar with the college and our programs. She previously was the Policy Director for the League of Education Voters. I appreciate Microsoft’s investment in workforce education strategies and advocacy. Meeting with Kae Peterson and Christie Elliot, EvergreenHealth Foundation Also yesterday, I met with Kae Peterson and Christie Elliot from the EvergreenHealth Foundation. Kae and Christie wanted to extend their appreciation for the college hosting their gala a few weeks ago on our campus. Thank you again for your flexibility with parking during this time. Kae remarked to me...
by Kukuk Jacob | May 22, 2017 | Amy's Update
Dear Colleagues, Over the past several weeks, Dr. Elliot Stern and I have been interviewing candidates for open faculty positions. This is an important process that takes place each year, as we fill new tenure track and full-time faculty positions throughout the college. I appreciate the time and effort many of you have taken to help with this process, from participating in hiring committees, to providing tours, and assisting with the workload, where needed. Thank you! And now, for news around the college: External Engagement Seattle Goodwill Board Meeting On Wednesday, I attended the monthly Seattle Goodwill Board Meeting. As I’ve mentioned before, I appreciate the opportunity to serve on this board with other community-focused business leaders from the Seattle area. The mission of Seattle Goodwill and the mission of the college are very similarly aligned. In fact, Seattle Goodwill is an employer partner on our new Workforce Development Council TAP grant that Cathy Copeland announced at the All Staff meeting yesterday (more on the grant below). OneRedmond 2017 State of the City Breakfast Thursday morning, I attended OneRedmond’s 2017 State of the City Breakfast. It was a great opportunity to hear Mayor John Marchione share his vision for Redmond, as well as updates from around the city. The Mayor specifically called out LWTech for our willingness to establish a win-win for our community by leasing the City our Redmond Campus for the Redmond Community Center. Thank you again to Bill Thomas for negotiating this lease. Visit to British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Today I’m meeting with the Vice President for Academics of BCIT, Dr. Tom Roemer on their campus...
by Kukuk Jacob | May 12, 2017 | Amy's Update
Dear Colleagues, Last Saturday, the college wrapped up our annual plant sale. So many members of our community look forward to this event, and this year was no exception. There is a great deal of work that goes into preparing for, and staffing, the sale. I personally was so pleased to see so many of you supporting our Environmental Horticulture program and students. Thank you to the Environmental Horticulture faculty and students, LWTech Foundation Board of Directors, Foundation staff, and Foundation Board President Laura Wildfong who provided plants for the sale from her nursery, Northwest Nursery. Through Laura’s support, the Foundation was able to raise money for student scholarships. And now, for news around the college: Breaking News: I am so pleased to share that the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has approved our newest applied baccalaureate degrees in Funeral Science and Behavioral Healthcare. A hearty congratulations to Dr. Elliot Stern, Deans Jamilyn Penn and Mike Potter, as well as Jamye Cameron, FSE Faculty Director and the Funeral Services faculty, and Rex Rempel, Associate Professor Social and Human Services. The SBCTC also heard our proposal for a BAS in early childhood education. This tremendous progress has been the result of many across the college. Great work! External Engagement Study Session with Redmond City Council Monday evening I joined the Redmond Parks leadership in addressing the Redmond City Council regarding our proposed lease of our Redmond Campus to the City of Redmond for use as the new Redmond Community Center. This proposed two-year lease (with three, one-year renewable options) will be considered for final approval at...
by Kukuk Jacob | May 5, 2017 | Amy's Update
Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to share that King County Executive Dow Constantine will be our keynote speaker at commencement this year. I’m looking forward to hearing the wisdom that he will impart upon our graduates. Executive Constantine will join Nancy Dick as the recipient of the 2017 LWTech Foundation Annual Distinguished Alumni Award, and our soon-to-be-named student speaker. Thanks to all of you who have been working so hard on this year’s commencement exercises. And now, for news around the college: External Engagement Woodinville Rotary On Tuesday, I provided members of the Woodinville Rotary with an update on the college. I always appreciate the opportunity to share the latest happenings from around the college with members of our community. Washington Association of Community and Technical Colleges (WACTC) President’s Meeting Yesterday and today, I’ll be in Olympia for the monthly WACTC president’s meeting, where we will continue our discussion around legislative funding for our community and technical college system. We discussed a variety of topics including an update of the new Student Achievement Initiative (Dr. Stern is a member of this task force), current legislative goings-on, and CTCLink. Legislative Updates from the SBCTC During the session, the SBCTC is uploading a weekly blog with the latest information from the Hill. I invite you to visit the blog for the latest information, and I’m always available to answer any questions you may have about our legislative work at the college and system level. Internal Engagement Board of Trustees Retreat and Meeting On Monday, Executive Cabinet and I attended the annual Board of Trustees Retreat and their monthly meeting. The Trustees spent...
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