Evergreen's Governing Board
The Board of Trustees directs Evergreen into the future, initiates policy and delegates authority to the president, who reports to the Board. The Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public. The Governor of Washington appoints seven of the members from the external community and alumni, and the eighth member is a student chosen by the Governor from a group of nominees selected by student peers.

Meeting Schedule
Date/Time | Details |
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Monday, July 31, 2023 11 am - 1 pm | Special Meeting - meeting is remote w/ an in-person option at The Evergreen State College's Olympia Campus Board Room located in L3201 in Evans Hall. |
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 2:30 pm - 5 pm | Special Meeting - meeting is remote w/ an in-person option at The Evergreen State College's Olympia Campus Board Room located in L3201 in Evans Hall. |
Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 9 am - 11 am | Regular Meeting - meeting is remote w/ an in-person option at The Evergreen State College's Olympia Campus Board Room located in L3201 in Evans Hall. |
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 1 pm - 5 pm and Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 9 am - 4 pm | Day 1: Business Meeting - in-person at The Evergreen State College's Olympia Campus Board Room located in L3201 in Evans Hall with a remote option via Zoom.
Day 2: Retreat - in-person at Lord Mansion Coach House at 211 21st Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501. No remote option. |
Past 2023 Meetings
Public Comment Policy
In 2015, the Board of Trustees adopted a policy on public comment that includes a web-based sign-in process. The public comment web form is available one week prior to each Regular Board Meeting and will remain available until 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Sign-in sheets will also be available at in-person meetings.