(1) The higher education coordinating board shall define potential outcomes resulting from chapter 258, Laws of 2005 and develop performance measures for those outcomes, including but not limited to increased numbers of baccalaureate degrees awarded; expansion of upper division and graduate capacity at the University of Washington Bothell and Tacoma and Washington State University Tri-Cities and Vancouver; enhanced regional access to baccalaureate programs; and creation and award of applied baccalaureate degrees. The board shall provide a progress report on the outcomes to the higher education committees of the senate and the house of representatives by December 1, 2008.

     (2) This section expires July 1, 2009.

[2005 c 258 § 14.]

NOTES:

     Findings--Intent -- 2005 c 258: See note following RCW 28B.45.014.