Who, Where, and What We Are

Board of Trustees

The Clover Park Technical College Board of Trustees is composed of five community college district residents who are appointed by the governor to a five-year term. The board sets policy for the institution and delegates administrative authority to the president of the college.

• Carol Mitchell 
• Alice Phillips
• Eli Taylor 
• Jesus Villegas Rivera
• Tong Zhu

Additional information about the Board of Trustees, including current board positions, trustee biographies, and meeting information, can be found at: www.cptc.edu/trustees

Our Strategic Goals

Mission

Educating tomorrow's workforce.

Vision for Change

CPTC will be a profoundly accessible center of learning and credentialing that provides economic mobility and eliminates inequities in students’ educational and workforce outcomes.

Our Goals

Five strategic goals provide guidance as we work to achieve our mission of Educating tomorrow’s workforce. The five goals are organized to form the acronym CARES.

• Community of Care - Achieve an environment in which students and staff experience belonging, support, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
• Access - Increase access and enrollment among historically marginalized populations who have not equally benefited from the rewards of higher education and the skills and credentials we offer.
• Retention and Completion - Improve institutional performance in retention and completion for all students, with a focus on students who have been historically underserved by CPTC.
• Employment - Work with stakeholders to prepare a skilled workforce, increase graduate employment rates, and reduce inequities in wages and employment, particularly for populations who are historically underemployed.
• Sustainability - Achieve economic vitality, social equity, and environmental sustainability within our institution and community.

We invite you to learn more about the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan at www.cptc.edu/about/vision.

Accreditation

Clover Park Technical College is a Member institution with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Clover Park Technical College's accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The NWCCU’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status in January 2022 was to reaffirm accreditation. NWCCU is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the NWCCU should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution.

Individuals may also contact:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100

Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 558-4224 www.nwccu.org

Accreditation by the NWCCU refers to the institution as a whole. Therefore, statements like "fully accredited" or "this program is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities" or "this degree is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities" are incorrect and should not be used. 

The NWCCU is an independent non-profit organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. It is the regional authority on educational quality and institutional effectiveness of higher-education institutions in the seven-state Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. It fulfills its mission by establishing accreditation criteria and evaluation procedures by which institutions are reviewed. 

Clover Park Technical College first received accreditation through NWCCU in December 1999.

 

Program Accreditations and Certifications

Accreditation and certification have been granted to specific programs at Clover Park Technical College by:

• American Dental Association 
• American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists 
• Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 
• Federal Aviation Administration 
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences 
• National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation 
• National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation 
• Washington State Department of Health 
• Washington State Department of Licensing 
• Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission 

 

Advisory Committees

Each career program at CPTC is guided by an advisory committee composed of employers and employees in the field. These committees meet at least two times each year to provide recommendations about methods, procedures, equipment, and curriculum and to ensure that each program meets or exceeds the industry standards of that particular occupation.

Clover Park Technical College Foundation

The Clover Park Technical College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the needs of CPTC students and programs. Established in 1992, the Foundation is overseen by a volunteer board of up to 24 members. Board membership reflects the diversity of the community and the industries served by the college.

The Foundation changes lives by:

• Raising funds for students, programs, equipment, technology, and capital projects.
• Introducing new friends and future supporters to the college.
• Helping students through difficult times, empowering them to stay in school with scholarships and emergency assistance funds.
• Supporting employee growth, development, and appreciation.
• Contributing to college-wide programs and initiatives.

The Clover Park Technical College Foundation Board of Directors is composed of local business and community leaders who volunteer their time and donate their talents and resources to raise friends and funds for the college. The funds raised through their efforts support the college and students through student scholarships and emergency grants, allow the college to acquire state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and offer faculty and staff professional development awards.

Officers

• Joe Lydic, President
• Thuli Lushaba, Secretary
• Mary Green, Treasurer
• David Harkness, Director at Large
• Caroline Henry, Director at Large 

Directors

• Alden Bishop  
• Harley Moberg  
• Lucas Holm  
• Nancy Sternitzky  
• Kris Shegrud 
• Thushari Gooneratne 

Ex Officio Directors

• Samantha Dana, Interim Executive Director, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
• Eli Taylor, CPTC Trustee Liaison 
• Dr. Joyce Loveday, CPTC President 
• Lisa Beach, CPTC Executive Director of Operations