Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Shane Larson’s organization
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Iowa Western Community College Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees discussed various operational and strategic topics, including the replacement of the campus track and a report on workforce challenges in Iowa. The President provided updates on student housing capacity, enrollment figures, and ongoing legislative advocacy for a community college bachelor's degree bill. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports on the Cass County Center, personnel changes, and financial performance. Action items included the approval of a ten-year extension for the equipment levy, High School Concurrent Enrollment contracts, and the selection of a voting delegate for the ACCT Leadership Congress. The Board also reviewed the President's goals for the upcoming year.
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Iowa Western Community College Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board meeting included a comprehensive update on college operations, specifically regarding enrollment growth, the NC3 dashboard, and planning for the CB STEM School. Key discussions involved status reports on summer infrastructure and maintenance projects, the integration of artificial intelligence into financial operations, and a review of the board's self-assessment process. Additionally, the Board appointed members to the Audit Committee, approved the annual Quality Faculty Plan, authorized several High School Concurrent Enrollment contracts, and approved updates to the Board Policy Manual. A decision was made to sunset the Medical Assistant Program, transitioning it to a non-credit Workforce Pell Program.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Iowa Western Community College Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting
The board meeting agenda included monitoring information regarding college operations, such as the President's report, a report from Community Colleges for Iowa, and an update on the Shelby County Center. Consent agenda items involved a personnel report, the presentation of bills for payment, and a financial report. Action items covered updates to Board Policy Chapter 3, the approval of a write-off list, and the approval of high school concurrent enrollment contracts. Additionally, the board conducted an executive session concerning personnel, reviewed the presidential evaluation, and considered items related to litigation, negotiation strategy, and real estate.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Iowa Western Community College Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting
The board meeting agenda covered several key operational and strategic areas. This included receiving the President’s report on workplace survey results and school board recognition, a report from the Community Colleges for Iowa, and an institutional review of program vitality along with discussions regarding a STEM High School partnership. The consent agenda addressed personnel reports, financial reports, and curriculum updates. Key action items included updates to board policy, approval of concurrent enrollment contracts, an agreement for shared athletic facilities, setting tuition rates, and authorizing salary increases for both faculty and staff. The meeting also provided for potential executive sessions regarding litigation, negotiations, personnel, and real estate.
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