Our strength lies in our shared voices.
A heartfelt thank you to all who are sharing their stories and letters on the Add Your Voice page--privately or publicly, signed or anonymous, short or long--every voice matters.
We welcome honest stories from everyone who cares about WVC. This site focuses on sharing information, experiences, and thoughtful calls for change, so the stories we post here will reflect that spirit. Stories that include language meant to harm or demean individuals will not be shared publicly, though every letter will be delivered to the Board of Trustees exactly as it was submitted.
Each story below represents the writer’s personal viewpoint. While they have not been independently fact-checked, they offer valuable insight into how members of our community envision change for WVC.
Total stories submitted for the Board Of Trustees = 18
12 Stories people chose to share publicly are below and do not contain the writers' names.
“.I remember a time when I loved to go to work. I remember a time that I was proud to be an alumni and an employee. That has changed. . .”
“Our college deserves better. Our students deserve better. And those of us who believe in WVC’s mission will continue to advocate for transparency, accountability, and respect in every decision moving forward. . .”
“Too many loyal, hard-working employees — people deeply committed to WVC and our community — have resigned as a direct result of President Harrison’s leadership. . .”
“Beneath the top tier lies an amazing group of leaders ready to move the college forward — if only they’re allowed to. . .”
“WVC faces multiple crises that Dr. Harrison isn’t capable of solving. We need decisive leadership that can confront hard truths . . .”
“He had a full day before the news asked about it and did nothing. That failure told us everything we needed to know. . .”
“Leadership requires more than representation in Olympia — it requires presence, trust, and a shared sense of purpose here at home. . .”
"I urge the Board to take off the rose-colored glasses and honestly assess the reality facing our students and our college. . ."
“These days I get the impression that the whole college is emulating the new federal mode of replacing competent leadership positions with incompetent people.”
“No institution can function under a leader who cannot be trusted. . .”
“The result has been a climate of fear, confusion, and stress—an institution shaped by ego instead of truth. . .”
Your story matters, too. Whether shared here or submitted privately, go to Add Your Voice to contribute your story.
Your story matters, too. Whether shared here or submitted privately, go to Add Your Voice to contribute your story.