RCW 28B.76.020
Definitions. (Effective until July 1,
2012.)
The definitions in this section apply throughout this
chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Board" means the higher education coordinating board.
(2) "Four-year institutions" means the University of
Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington
University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington
University, and The Evergreen State College.
(3) "Major expansion" means expansion of the higher
education system that requires significant new capital
investment, including building new institutions, campuses,
branches, or centers or conversion of existing campuses,
branches, or centers that would result in a mission change.
(4) "Mission change" means a change in the level of degree
awarded or institutional type not currently authorized in
statute.
[2010 c 245 § 4; 1985 c 370 § 2. Formerly RCW 28B.80.310.]
NOTES:
Findings -- Expand on demand -- System design plan endorsed -- 2010 c 245: See note following RCW 28B.50.020.
RCW 28B.76.020
Definitions. (Effective July 1, 2012.)
The
definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless
the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Council" means the council for higher education.
(2) "Four-year institutions" means the University of
Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington
University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington
University, and The Evergreen State College.
(3) "Major expansion" means expansion of the higher
education system that requires significant new capital
investment, including building new institutions, campuses,
branches, or centers or conversion of existing campuses,
branches, or centers that would result in a mission change.
(4) "Mission change" means a change in the level of degree
awarded or institutional type not currently authorized in
statute.
(5) "Office" means the office of student financial
assistance.
[2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 101; 2010 c 245 § 4; 1985 c 370 § 2. Formerly RCW 28B.80.310.]
NOTES:
Effective date -- 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: "Sections 101 through 103, 106 through 202, 204 through 244, and 301 of this act take effect July 1, 2012." [2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 403.]
Intent -- 2011 1st sp.s. c 11: "The legislature recognizes
that the state's higher education system plays a critical role in
assuring Washington's continued leadership role in driving
economic prosperity, innovation, and opportunity. By educating
citizens for living wage jobs, producing world-class research,
and helping to create vibrant communities, the state's
institutions of higher education form a foundational component in
assuring prosperity for our citizens.
The legislature also recognizes the significant
contributions made by the higher education coordinating board in
coordinating higher education policy and planning, and
administering the state's financial aid programs. The board has
also recently finished several significant planning efforts that
will provide guidance to the legislature and to the institutions
in forming priorities and deploying resources.
However, the legislature also recognizes the importance of
prioritizing scarce resources for the core, front-line services
that institutions provide -- namely instruction, research, and
robust financial aid. During times of economic downturn,
policymakers must focus on those areas of public service that
have the most direct and immediate impact on students. Keeping
class sections open, attracting the best professors and
instructors, providing comprehensive support services, and
offering meaningful financial help to offset the costs of
attending school must be the main concerns of policymakers.
It is for these reasons that the legislature intends to
create a new office dedicated entirely to the administration of
student financial aid programs. By focusing financial and
governance resources on direct aid to students, the state can
provide the highest level of service in this area. The
legislature further intends to eliminate many of the policy and
planning functions of the higher education coordinating board and
rededicate those resources to the higher education institutions
that provide the core, front-line services associated with
instruction and research. Given the unprecedented budget crises
the state is facing, the state must take the opportunity to build
on the recommendations of the board and use the dollars where
they can make the most direct impact." [2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §
1.]
Findings -- Expand on demand -- System design plan endorsed -- 2010 c 245: See note following RCW 28B.50.020.