State Board - Appointed by Governor

• 1 Employer
• 1 Employee
• 1 Farmer
• 1 Student (2-year term)
• 6 Public Members

3 ex-officio members represent State Partners:

• Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Secretary of Department of Workforce Development
• Member of UW System Board of Regents

System Office

• Administrative and coordinating agency of the WTCS Board ensuring quality, accountability and efficiency
• Implements statewide policies and standards established by the WTCS Board
• Administers state funding
• Monitors and reports on federal requirements related to technical college operations and administers funding received under the federal Carl Perkins and Adult Education and Family Literacy Acts

Shared Governance

STATE BOARD

• Set System strategic directions
• Lead coalition effort to develop biennial state budget request
• Advocate for state and federal funding
• Approve district programs and facilities development
• Distribute discretionary grant funds
• Set annual tuition and material fees

DISTRICT BOARDS

• Set District strategic priorities
• Hire college personnel
• Develop and offer programs and courses
• Provide customized training to business and industry
• Levy property tax, incur debt, set annual budget
• Develop and maintain facilities
• Cooperate and coordinate with K-12 and other postsecondary partners

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