Public Meetings
The Oregon Tech Board of Trustees holds a minimum of four public meetings a year, and as often as required to govern the university effectively. Board Committees may meet between the regularly scheduled meetings. Board meetings are generally held at the Klamath Falls campus and the Portland-Metro Campus (in Wilsonville).
Public Attendance
The public is welcome to attend regularly scheduled board meetings and workshops. Meetings will be live-streamed and recorded. For detailed information on meeting locations and times, please refer to the specific Agenda.
Public Comment
If you would like to speak at a regularly scheduled board meeting under the Public Comment portion, you can fill out the Public Comment Sign-In Sheet. Please submit it via email to katie.harmanebner@oit.edu at least 72 hours prior to the meeting or bring a hardcopy with you and submit it to the Board Secretary at the meeting.
Public Meetings Law Grievances
Board Secretary
Katie Harman Ebner supports the Office of the President and University Advancement through messaging, speechwriting, and strategic initiatives that reflect the university’s mission to deliver hands-on, innovative education.
Katie brings over 20 years of experience in communication strategy, public engagement, and the performing arts. Crowned Miss America 2002, she earned national recognition for her advocacy and service during and immediately following 9/11. She has since built a diverse career across stage and screen, including appearances with Boston Pops, LA Philharmonic at Hollywood Bowl, National Opera Association, Prague Summer Nights Festival, Pink Martini, 54 Below, HBO, A&E, and many more.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Portland State University and a Master of Music in Performance from Southern Oregon University. Katie is also the founder of Virtuosa Society, a nonprofit nurturing creative women through connection, edification, and financial support.
An active volunteer, she currently serves on the Oregon Community Foundation’s Southern Oregon Leadership Council, the Sky Lakes Cancer Advisory Committee, and the Board of Directors for Stumptown Stages.
Originally from Portland, Katie has resided in Klamath Falls with her husband and two children since 2005. She enjoys hiking, historical biographies, and antique shopping.
| 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Meeting Calendar | ||
|---|---|---|
| All times, dates, and locations are subject to change: | ||
| July 20, 2026 | Special Executive Committee Meeting | July 20: Special Executive Committee Meeting • 3:30 pm - 5:00pm • virtual via Microsoft Teams |
| July 30, 2026 | Special Full Board Meeting | July 30: Special Full Board Meeting • 3:00 pm - 4:00pm • virtual via Microsoft Teams |
| August 17-18, 2026 | Board of Trustees Annual Retreat | Bend, Oregon |
| October 2026 | Committee and Board Meetings - Klamath Falls, Oregon (In-Person) | Check back later for future meeting dates and times. |
| January 2027 | Committee and Board Meetings (Virtual) | -- -- |
| April 2027 | Committee and Board Meetings - Wilsonville, Oregon (In-Person) | -- -- |
| June 2027 | Committee and Board Meetings - Klamath Falls, Oregon (In-Person) | -- -- |
| June 12-13, 2027 | Graduation/Commencement | Find out more on our Graduation/Commencement webpage |
