University Leadership
University Leadership
University Leadership, led by the Office of the President, supports the creation and realization of CWU’s vision, development of institutional priorities, and the expression of CWU’s vision and value.
Leadership at CWU
Learn more about the teams that are working to make Central a learning community of equity and belonging.
President
Our President, Jim Wohlpart, strives to make CWU an inclusive place and to make education accessible to everyone.
Executive Leadership Team
About the Leadership Team and how it works closely with the president, trustees, and academic leadership.
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees remains focused on becoming a model learning community of equity and belonging.
Learn more about the Faculty Senate at CWU.
ASCWU Student Government
Welcome to ASCWU Student Government!
ADCO Committee
Explore the different programs and resources of the ADCO Committee.
Exempt Association
Welcome from the CWU Exempt Employee Association website
Classified Employee Council
Welcome to Classified Employee Council
A Message from the President
Since joining the Central Washington University community, I have been impressed with the deep care that our community shows to our students and to each other. That care is demonstrated in our new vision statement: that we will be a model learning community of equity and belonging. The new vision and the university-wide engagement with developing a strategic plan demonstrates our collective commitment to embracing bold change.
I would like to thank our faculty, staff, and students who have contributed to the ongoing process of understanding who CWU is and who we hope to become as an organization. As we strive to be a model learning community of equity and belonging, I believe we will continue to learn and grow, which will benefit the university and the broader community. Together, we can live into a brighter future for all residents of the Kittitas Valley.
Let’s celebrate how far we have come as we renew our pursuit of this imperative transformation. I look forward to continuing this inspiring, rewarding journey with all of you.
With gratitude,
A. James Wohlpart
President
Central Washington University
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