Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Whatcom Community College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttps://www.whatcom.edu/about-wcc/college-leadership/board-of-trustees
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Pedlow, John 10/01/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
2 Bohlke, Wendy 10/03/2019 09/30/2024 General Public
3 Fairchild, Jeffrey 07/05/2022 09/30/2026 General Public
4 Johnson, Rebecca 10/18/2022 09/30/2027 General Public
5 Taylor, Teresa 10/03/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
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