Foundation
Mission, Vision, and Values
CWU Vision and Mission
Vision: Central Washington University will be a model learning community of access and opportunity. Mission: To build a community of access and opportunity, Central Washington University fosters high impact practices, sustainability, and authentic community partnerships that are grounded in meaningful relationships. Approved by the CWU Board of Trustees, May 16, 2025
CWU Alumni Association
Vision: To build a passionate Wildcat Nation
Mission: To support the CWU community through the cultivation, engagement and development of its alumni and friends.
CWU Foundation
Vision: We will be a significant long-term partner of CWU and help the university become an institution of distinction by meaningfully growing economic resources and expanding donor relationships.
Mission: In partnership with CWU and our donors, our mission is to transform the lives of current and future generations of students by developing and stewarding resources that provide access, opportunity, and hope.
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Contact
Central Washington University Foundation
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA
98926-7508