SGA 9288
In CommitteeSenate
DAVID S. FROCKT
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints David S. Frockt to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees for a six-year term. The appointment begins on October 27, 2025, and ends on September 30, 2031.
- Appoints David S. Frockt as a member of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees
- Sets the term of service from October 27, 2025, to September 30, 2031
- Fills a vacancy on the board created by the expiration of a prior appointment
Who is affected
- David S. Frockt — David S. Frockt is appointed to serve as a voting member of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees for a six-year term.
Who Is Most Affected
As the appointee, Mr. Frockt gains a six-year position on the governing board of a public university, granting influence over institutional policy, budget priorities, and leadership appointments. However, this is a non-compensated volunteer role under current law, so direct financial gain is minimal.
WWU students, faculty, and staff may experience indirect effects depending on how the board governs—e.g., tuition setting, program funding, or strategic direction. However, a single board member’s influence is limited and mediated by the full board and state oversight, making direct impact uncertain.
As a public institution, WWU is funded primarily by the state and tuition. Changes in board leadership can influence long-term budget priorities, but this appointment alone does not alter funding formulas or policy frameworks.
The broader Washington public higher education system is governed by coordinated board practices across institutions. A single trustee appointment does not shift system-wide policy, though it may contribute to consensus-building or continuity in governance culture.
Local communities near Bellingham (where WWU is located) may benefit indirectly from stable institutional leadership, but this appointment has no direct economic or regulatory effect on local government operations or services.