wOU’s new board of trustees, confirmed by state senate, includes Ingle
The Oregon State Senate voted unani-
mously Sept. 17 to confirm members of
Western Oregon University’s inaugural
board of trustees.
Gov. John Kitzhaber nominated 14
individuals, including Siletz Tribal Coun-
cil member Gloria Ingle, to WOU’s new
board in late August.
WOU becomes an independent public
university on July 1, 2015, which is when
this newly confirmed board gains gover-
nance authority.
Between now and July 1, the new
board members will prepare for their lead-
ership roles through orientation to WOU,
training on best practices for university
board governance, adoption of board by-
laws and formation of board structure.
Board members also will be involved
in the search for a new university presi-
dent who will begin July 1. Current uni-
versity president Mark Weiss will retire
June 30.
“A board of trustees dedicated to the
university’s success will position Western
to continue doing what we do best – edu-
cating Oregonians – while maintaining
WOU as a fiscally healthy institution.
Our size enables individualized attention,
excellent faculty and support services, and
mentoring for student success,” said Weiss.
“Yet we also envision continued expan-
sion of innovative programs, facilities
and ways in which courses are delivered.
Fundamentally, WOU will play a critical
role in helping Oregon achieve its goals
for a competitive, educated workforce.”
A board of trustees to govern WOU
was authorized by Senate Bill 270 during
the 2013 regular session of the Oregon
State Legislature.
The inaugural board members repre-
sent the diverse cultural, economic and
professional backgrounds found within
the Western Oregon University commu-
nity. They work in education, the private
sector and public service.
The 15-member board includes 11
public members, three members repre-
senting WOU (a faculty member, staff
member and student) and WOU’s presi-
dent as a non-voting ex-officio member.
Board members include:
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Jaime Arredondo, secretary-
treasurer for Pineros Campesinos
Unidos del Noroeste (Oregon’s Farm-
worker Union)
James M. Baumgartner, partner
at Black Helterline LLP law firm in
Portland and current trustee on the
WOU Foundation Board
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Major General Daniel R. Hokanson,
the adjutant general of Oregon
Ivan Hurtado, underwriter for
Farmers Insurance
Gloria Ingle, retired K-12 educator
and council member/Elder for the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Cecelia ‘Cec’ Koontz, business man-
ager for the Central School District
and Monmouth city councilor
Gov. Theodore “Ted” R. Kulongoski,
Oregon’s governor from 2003-2011
Dr. John Minahan, former WOU
president
Dr. Jeanette Mladenovic, executive
vice-president and provost at Oregon
Health & Science University
Lane Shetterly, partner in the law
firm Shetterly Irick and Ozias and a
former legislator
Louis C. Taylor, senior financial advi-
sor at Taylor Wealth Management and
co-founder/chief operations officer
for Zon Compounding, LLC
Dr. Cornelia Paraskevas, professor
of English at WOU
Marshall Guthrie, director of WOU’s
Student Enrichment Program and
Monmouth city councilor
Chinook winds Fitness Center offers massage therapy
Chinook Winds Fitness Center now
has massage therapy by Theresa Long
LMT (#17057). A Tribal discount of $10
off any session is available.
Hours of operation
Tuesday-Thursday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday-Sunday – Noon to 6 p.m.
Closed Monday
Please call the fitness center at 541-
994-4474 to schedule an appointment.
The fitness center is located at 3245 NE
50 th St. in Lincoln City.
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Tribal offices in Portland, Salem and
Eugene now are housed in Tribally owned
buildings. The Eugene office moved to
its current location in 2005, the Salem
office did the same in 2006 and the Port-
land office moved to its current location
in 2008.
The Tribe also played a lead role
in opening Siletz Valley School in 2003
and Siletz Valley Early College Academy
in 2006.
Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln
City opened in May 1995. In June 2004,
the Siletz Tribe purchased the former
Shilo Inn adjacent to the casino and
opened Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
Chinook Winds Golf Resort opened
in April 2005 when the Tribe purchased
the former Lakeside Golf and Fitness
Center in Lincoln City.
The combination of Tribal employ-
ees and those at Chinook Winds Casino
Resort has made the Siletz Tribe the larg-
est employer in Lincoln County.
The Siletz Tribe has honored its tra-
dition of sharing within the community
by distributing more than $11.3 million
through the Siletz Tribal Charitable Con-
tribution Fund and other Tribal resources.
Chinook Winds has donated more
than $2.8 million in cash and fundraising
items since 1995. It also provides in-kind
donations of convention space for various
fundraisers as well as technical support,
advertising and manpower for events.
File photo
Jocelyn Hernandez holds her brother, Vinnie,
while dancing with Teonna Johnston at the
2013 Siletz Tribal Restoration Pow-Wow.
File photo
Gloria Ingle
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Sofia Llamas, current student at
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WOU (education major)
Mark weiss, president of WOU
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Windy Hill, Ajane’ Jordan, Josh Leckie,
Daniel Regan, Frankie Rilatos, Britany
Robertson, Kateri Whitehead, William
Whitehead and Tehya Woodruff.
The Tribe also was represented by
Rusty Butler (Tribal prevention coordina-
tor); Crystal McGuire (Indian education
specialist at Newport); and UO alumni
Ada and Amber Ball, Carson and Jerome
Viles, Daniel Espino, and myself. Many
UO alumni who are Siletz Tribal members
could not attend but were excited to see
this happen for Indian Country.
Before the flags were raised in front
of the student union, the only place on
campus that represented American Indian
people was the long house. Now at the
center of campus, Tribal students can see
their Tribal flag as they go to class.
The Oregon Indian Education Asso-
ciation Youth Conference was held the
same day.
Students and chaperons (Rusty,
Crystal and myself) were able to tour
campus, learn about the requirements of
and information about the school, meet
current American Indian students at UO,
sit in classrooms for workshops, give
feedback on current legislation, reflect on
the trip, listen to Hattie Kauffman (news
reporter and Nez Perce Tribal member),
and attend the UO vs. Arizona football
game. We even gathered acorns from cam-
pus to make acorn mush for the upcoming
feather dance during winter solstice.
Thank you to the Siletz Tribe for
providing the van for transportation and
utilizing Rusty Butler. Thank you to Siletz
Valley Schools for housing the students
and chaperons for one night. Thank you
to the Lincoln County School District for
paying registration costs and allowing
Crystal and myself to help chaperon and
teach students about higher education.
The students and chaperons repre-
sented the Siletz people with pride, honor
and respect. I would like to thank our
students for going.
My education at UO came full circle
that day. I once was the student and now I
was teaching my students about a place of
learning and opportunities for their lives.
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