January 12, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: WITCC Sioux City Campus, Board Room A507
Agenda
WITCC Mission
We elevate our diverse learners and strengthen our communities through inclusive and innovative education.
Board Members
Present: Linnea Fletcher, President | Tricia Sutherland, Vice President | Justin Daale | Hanna Reinders | Mary Parker | Jeremy Ogle | Erin Muck | Russell Wray
Absent: Mary Parker | Brad Griffin
Brenda Wright, Board Secretary
Administration
Terry Murrell, College President | Troy Jasman, VP of Finance and Administrative Services | Erin Volk, Vice President of Learning | Frank Arpan, Vice President of Student Success | 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
Presenters
Sima Dabir, Associate Dean of Instruction, Arts & Sciences | Jessica Huggenberger, Interim Marketing Coordinator | Carmen Wilson, Associate Dean of Corporate College
Items
Call Meeting to order at 4:00 pm by Linnea Fletcher
Roll call was taken by Brenda Wright
No Oral Communications were brought forward.
Linnea Fletcher reviewed the Written Communications from Rosecrance.
- Consent Items
- The minutes of the regular Board of Directors meeting held December 8, 2025
- The Financial Report for December 2025 in addendum JAN 25 2, pages 2-8.
- A list of General Fund bills in addendum JAN 26 3, pages 9-25. Additional bills may be presented at the Board Meeting.
- 25/FA Graduates Summary in addendum JAN 26 5, pages 28-47.
Linnea asked the board for a motion for Consent items. Tricia Sutherland made a motion and Jeremy Ogle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Erin Volk presented the Transfer Outcomes Report. Erin onT1rnr,ur: .. n Sima Dabir. Erin talked about how this report incorporates our mission. Sima talked about the many articulation agreements that we are working on to help increase the number of transfer students in Social Work and Criminal Justice. Also want to look outside the box and showcase more of the quality of education that WITCC has to offer and other great opportunities available at WITCC.
Darin Moeller and Carmen Wilson presented a 260E Preliminary Agreement with Barkley's Bag. This is a preliminary and they plan to go to bond in May. This program helps companies create new positions through bond sales. Erin Muck made a motion to approved and it was seconded by Jeremy Ogle. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Troy Jasman, Darin Moeller, and Christina Brandon talked about the Projects and many improvements and upgrades that have been done around campus. Darin also explained how the Equipment Purchase Team is involved in how equipment for programs for our students.
Christina Brandon and Jessica Huggenberger presented the annual Marketing Report. Jessica explained the different talked about the different marketing opportunities we've used and different messages to communicate with our students.
Tricia Sutherland reported that the Community Colleges for Iowa have not met yet. We have a meeting coming up in March.
Terry Murrell gave his President Report
- February Board Meeting - Board Retreat - no retreat. Will schedule when we get new president
- 29th January Meeting - Presidential Profile - 4:00 pm. Will have a virtual option.
- Mandated Open Records training - please sign up for an open session.
Hanna asked for an update on an electronic board format for board agenda. Terry explained that we will send some information out to the board to review. Tricia Sutherland made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Hanna Reinders seconded. All were in favor and the motion carried and the meeting adjourned.
The next regular scheduled board meeting will be Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm on the Sioux City campus in the Boardroom.