WC NEWS

The Weatherford College Board of Trustees' June board meeting began with a swearing-in ceremony and concluded with the announcement of one of the largest gifts in the college's history.  

New board member Tom Vick and existing board member Mary Beth Dennie both took the oath of office as the first item of action. Both ran unopposed in the previous election cycle.  

Following the executive session, the board approved a gift agreement with Medical City Healthcare to take possession of a $7 million building and land in Wise County, contingent upon a 90-day due diligence period to ensure final acceptance of the gift is in the best interest of the college.  

The donation includes a 100,000-square-foot, three-story medical facility on 16 acres in Bridgeport. The building was formerly part of Medical City Decatur and most recently served as a training facility for Medical City Healthcare.  

The new space will potentially allow for expanded classrooms, advanced simulation labs and clinical training opportunities for students pursuing careers in health science professions.  

“We are profoundly grateful to Medical City Healthcare for this extraordinary gift,” said WC President Tod Allen Farmer. “This facility will allow Weatherford College to elevate our health science programs to an entirely new level, providing our students with resources and opportunities to succeed while addressing a vital need in our community. It is a win for our students, our region and the future of healthcare in North Texas.”  

 In other business the board:  

• Approved the minutes of the May 8 meeting.  

• Approved the financial reports ending May 31.  

• Approved the quarterly investment report.  

• Renewed the depository bank services request for proposals.  

• Renewed the independent audit services request for proposals.  

• Approved the third amendment to the CBRE facility management service agreement and renewal of the facility maintenance services request proposals.  

• Approved TASB police update No. 49.  

• Approved a cooperative purchase for classroom renovations for the Medical Lab Technician program.  

• Approved Imperial Construction for construction manager at risk services for the new student union.  

• Approved a revision to the August 2025 board meeting dates for budget workshops and the required public tax hearing.  

• Received written reports from the Wise County campus, academics and a student services update.  

• Received a written presentation on the proposed 2025-26 budget.  

• Received the award plaque for the college’s designation as “Most Promising Places to Work.” Dr. Alex Ibe and President Farmer recently attended the NISOD Conference in Austin to receive the award. 

• Received a verbal presentation from the fine arts department on the WC International Piano Competition and its phenomenal growth over the past seven years.  

  

In his President’s Report, Farmer:  

• Recognized Dr. Shannon Ydoyaga and the entire academic services team as the college is set to launch seven new academic programs this fall.  

• Recognized Duane Durrett, dean of fine and performing arts, on his recent Legends of Jazz Awards from the Sammons Center for the Arts.  

• Thanked student services and everyone who played a role in another successful commencement ceremony.  

• Announced the retirements of Nina Maniotis, phlebotomy program director; Suzie Jary, substance abuse program director; and Sam Coody, asset management coordinator.  

• Announced the resignation of Shance McGee, catering cook; Lisa Dahlstrom, Wise County workforce specialist; and Dr. Lauren Tidwell, dean of academics.  

• Provided an enrollment report. As of June 2, summer enrollment was 2,309 compared to 2,083 the previous year, an increase of 10 percent. The Fall 2025 year-to-date enrollment is currently 3,023 compared to 2,289 this time last year, an increase of 27.6 percent.