SGA 9015
In CommitteeSenate
ALICE PHILLIPS
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AI Analysis
This bill officially appoints Alice Phillips to the Clover Park Technical College Board of Trustees, specifying her term start and end dates. It does not change policies or funding—only confirms her appointment and term length.
- Appoints Alice Phillips as a member of the Clover Park Technical College Board of Trustees
- Sets her term to begin on March 8, 2021
- Ends her term on September 30, 2025
Who is affected
- Clover Park Technical College Board of Trustees — This bill formally appoints Alice Phillips to serve on the board that governs Clover Park Technical College, including setting her term length and end date.
Who Is Most Affected
Alice Phillips gains formal authority and influence over governance, strategic direction, and budget oversight of a major regional technical college; however, the role is non-compensated and carries no direct financial benefit beyond civic responsibility.
As a trustee, she participates in decisions affecting program offerings, workforce alignment, and student services—potentially improving educational access and economic opportunity for students in Pierce and Thurston counties.
The college’s board sets tuition, manages capital projects, and approves contracts; Phillips’ appointment may influence fiscal stewardship and long-term planning, with indirect effects on local employers and regional labor supply.
As a public institution, the college’s governance affects state investment in career and technical education; changes in board priorities could shift resource allocation across programs, potentially benefiting some communities more than others.
The board oversees compliance with state and federal education laws; Phillips’ tenure may influence how the college responds to regulatory changes affecting equity, accessibility, and workforce alignment.