CONTINUING EDUCATION COUNCIL 2026 SPRING MEETING AGENDA
May 14 & 15, 2026 Wenatchee Valley College 1300 Fifth Street Wenatchee, WA 98801
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
6 pm Optional Dinner: South at Pybus – 7 N Worthen Street www.southrestaurants.com/wenatchee
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
8:15 – 8:30 CEC Executive Board Meeting
8:30 – 9:00 NETWORKING & LITE BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 Call to Order – CEC President
9:05 – 9:10 Welcome from Wenatchee Valley College - President
9:10 – 9:20 CEC – What do you need/What do you want?
9:20 – 9:55 CEC Business
- Approval of Winter 2026 Minutes
- Treasurer’s Report
- Instruction Commission, WEC, and SBCTC reports
9:55 - 10:00 BREAK
10:00 –12:00 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Meisha Rouser On the Neuroscience of Leadership in Times of Change
12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH
1:00 – 1:45 Mini-Tour – after lunch walk around campus
1:45 - 2:45 Interpret, Reflect and Implement with Dr. Meisha Rouser
2:45-3:00 BREAK
3:00 – 4:30 Group Discussion - Pooling, Professional Development, Personal Enrichment, Contract Training, JSP Contract Training
4:30 - 5:00 Shout Outs/Kudos Board & What’s Happening Tomorrow
5:30 - 7:00 Dinner : TBD - Details to come!
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
8:30 – 9:00 NETWORKING & LITE BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:10 Call to Order – CEC President
9:10 – 9:20 Elections for VP and Tech Officer
9:20 – 9:50 Annual Report Update – Tsai-En Cheng
10:00 – 10:30 Committee Report outs:
- Noncredit task force – Beth & Mike
- Workforce Education Council – Olga, Camilla & Wendy
- Workforce Pell Grant – Tsai-En & Olga
10:30 -11:00 Perkins Pell Workgroup
11:00 - 11:10 BREAK
11:10 – 12:00 Summer Learning Opportunities & Planning for Fall quarter at South Seattle
12:00 PM Good of the Order, Final Thoughts, Adjourn
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ABOUT DR. MEISHA ROUSER BIO
Dr. Meisha Rouser is a recognized expert in organizational psychology and an executive coach with over 20 years of experience helping leaders navigate complex change. As the founder of The Watermark Group, she partners with organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to government agencies to build leadership capability, strengthen culture, and drive measurable results.
A former Global Director of Leadership Development and Organizational Effectiveness, Meisha combines neuroscience, behavioral science, and real-world business experience to help leaders lead with clarity, resilience, and impact in today’s rapidly evolving environment.
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CHANGE
Even the most capable leaders, teams, and individuals can struggle during change—not because they lack skill, but because change fundamentally impacts how the brain thinks, reacts, and performs.
This keynote explores the neuroscience behind why people resist change, lose clarity under pressure, and default to unproductive patterns—and what we can do about it. Drawing on research in neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and leadership psychology, participants will gain practical tools to lead themselves and others
more effectively by working with the brain rather than against it.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Understand how the brain responds to uncertainty and pressure
- Increase clarity, focus, and decision-making in demanding environments
- Regulate responses to reduce stress and show up with greater confidence & impact
- Nurture a more grounded and positive environment during times of stress
- Create the conditions for individuals and teams to stay engaged, resilient, and adaptable
Leadership in times of change is not just about position—it’s about how you show up.
It’s about creating the conditions in which you—and those around you—can access
your best thinking, manage stress effectively, and operate from a more focused,
resilient, and positive state.
MEETING INFORMATION
- MEETING Wenatchee Valley College 1300 Fifth Street Wenatchee, WA Meeting location: To be announced. Watch for a campus map coming soon.
- PARKING Drivers to campus will need to scan a QR code. The QR code is available on parking lot signage throughout the Wenatchee campus. Scan the QR code or access the website, then sign up. As a WVC Guest, you will choose Daily Permit. Enter your license plate number and your Promo Code to ensure your permit is free of charge on the day of your arrival. You can also text 54506 to 75498 and follow the link to obtain your permit. Attendees must get the permit the day they arrive on campus and use the same code on day 2 of the event. PROMO CODE: CECOUNCIL26
- HOTEL Best Western Plus 815 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 $99/night plus taxes/fees 509-662-1700 Booking link: www.bestwestern.com Expires 4/13/26
- DINNERS Wednesday: South at Pybus - 7 N Worthen Street www.southrestaurants.com/wenatchee Thursday: TBD
Class Details
Spring 2026
- Session : May 14 to May 15 ; 12:00 am to 12:00 am
- Location : SCONL , Zoom WA
- Fee : $60
