administration

The campus has filled or reworked several vacant administrative positions in the past year critical to its operation and continued success.

Skinner, who has served WSU for nearly two decades, will lead the department until the arrival of Leslie Brunelli on May 1.

During her tenure as VP for finance and administration and CFO, WSU turned a $30 million annual operating deficit into a nearly $30 million surplus in 2020. A national search for her replacement will be conducted.

The university’s robust academic programs as well as its commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion and student success prompted Brewick to seek out his new role.

WSU President Kirk Schulz announced significant developments related to the system’s OneWSU initiative in an email to faculty and staff Tuesday.

Campuses, along with several colleges and departments, are slated to host virtual town halls throughout the semester, beginning with WSU Everett.

In just three years, WSU turned a $30 million annual operating deficit into a nearly $30 million surplus, helping to start replenishing depleted reserves as it deals with the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic.

The naming of the football field inside Martin Stadium and halting the use of SAT and ACT test scores in the admissions process were among the actions taken by the WSU Board of Regents during its meeting on Friday, March 12.

In a message to faculty and staff Wednesday, President Kirk Schulz and Provost and Executive Vice President outlined the steps taken so far and provided new insight into what the future of the ONEWSU System could look like.

The Executive Budget Council is building a comprehensive budgeting model, aiming for a framework that shows more clearly how funds are allocated and costs are assessed.