308: Innovation Partnership with the City of Bellevue
June 18, 2025
Resolution No. 308
A resolution of the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College of Community College District VIII supporting an innovation partnership with the City of Bellevue.
Whereas, Bellevue College’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for lifelong transformation that drives social and economic progress through bold innovation, barrier removal, and the development of resilient, skilled learners; and
Whereas, the College’s vision is to redefine higher education as a dynamic hub where innovation, purpose, and opportunity converge – empowering every learner to shape their future, improve their industries, and strengthen our community; and
Whereas, Bellevue College recognizes that innovation is essential to student success and community vitality, and strives to be a national model for excellence in higher education through purposeful collaboration and forward-thinking partnerships; and
Whereas, the opportunity to serve as a Foundational partner with the City of Bellevue on a forthcoming innovation project aligned with the City of Bellevue’s proposed Inclusive Innovation Policy Framework advances the College’s strategic direction and commitment to thought leadership and regional impact;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Bellevue College Board of Trustees formally supports Bellevue College’s role as a Foundational partner with the City of Bellevue on this innovation initiative, and affirms the College’s dedication to innovation, student success, and community transformation.
Richard Leigh, Chair
Pradnya Desh, Vice Chair
Rich Fukutaki, Trustee
Greg Dietzel, Trustee
Desiré Sotelo, Trustee