February 9, 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 | Brad Griffin | Hanna Reinders | Mary Parker | Jeremy Ogle | Erin Muck | Russell Wray

Absent: 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

Ben Mohning, Four-Plus Program Director

Items

Linnea Fletcher called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.

Brenda Wright took a roll call of Directors.

Linnea Fletcher opened the floor for Oral Communications. Joni Miller spoke regarding Early Retirement benefits.

There were no Written Communications brought forward.

Tricia Sutherland made a motion to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Jeremy Ogle. All were in favor and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:26 pm.

Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve the Consent Items and it was seconded by Justin Daale. All were in favor and the. Motion carried.

Tawnya Beermann and Christina Brandon presented the Spring Semester Enrollment Report. We have experienced a downward trend enrollment. We were 2.1% down this spring compared to last spring. We were only 1.1% credit hours down. Our focus is still retention and the unique populations to support. We do what we can to retain and support the students through graduation. 50-50 part-time/full-time students. College Now and Recruitment are working collaborating to engage with recruiting.

Erin Volk presented the IPEDS Report. This measures us nationally. This summarizes how we compare us across the country. She shared that we have hit a 50% graduation rate. The highest we have every received.

Frank Arpan and Revathi Vongsiprasom presented the Annual Opportunity and Engagement Report. Revathi reviewed the highlights of the many milestones achieved this year.

Frank presented two board policy updates. We added some clarifying language. These policies will be presented at a future meeting for approval.

Darin Moeller presented a request to purchase some Networking/Cyber Security Equipment. This will upgrade us for both the Networking and Cyber Security programs. We worked with one of our partners and they went and found the best prices for us. Jeremy Ogle made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Russ Wray. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Community Colleges for Iowa Update by Iowa. Won’t have a meeting until March. New liaison from Ryan with a recap of progress in legislature. Will have more in March.

Terry Murrell updated on:

  1. State general aid 1.5% increase from the Governor. Will not get finalized until March/April.
  2. Baccalaureate – much pushback from 4-year colleges. They are working on wording.
  3. A Bill was introduced to make changes to 260E program.

Russ Wray made a motion to go into Exempt Session under Iowa Code Section 21.9. To discuss strategy in matters relating to employment conditions of employees of the governmental body who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement under chapter 20. Hanna Reinders seconded the motion.

Linnea Fletcher asked Troy Jasman and Jackie Plendl to join the Exempt Session.

Roll call was taken. Linnea Fletcher, President | Tricia Sutherland, Vice President | Justin Daale | Brad Griffin | Hanna Reinders | Mary Parker | Jeremy Ogle | Erin Muck | Russell Wray

Absent: Brad Griffin

Brenda Wright, Board Secretary | Troy Jasman, VP of Finance and Administrative Services | Jackie Plendl, Dean of Human Resources

After a discussion, Jeremy Ogle made a motion to adjourn. Tricia Sutherland seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion carried.

The next regular scheduled board meeting will be Monday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm on the Mapleton campus.