Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 28B Higher Education - Section 28B.45.040 Washington State University Vancouver

§ 28B.45.040. Washington State University Vancouver

(1) Washington State University is responsible for providing baccalaureate and graduate level higher education programs to the citizens of the southwest Washington area, under rules or guidelines adopted by the higher education coordinating board and in accordance with proportionality agreements emphasizing access for transfer students developed with the state board for community and technical colleges. Washington State University shall meet that responsibility through the operation of a branch campus in the southwest Washington area.

(2) Washington State University Vancouver shall expand upper division capacity for transfer students and graduate capacity and programs and continue to collaborate with local community colleges on coadmission and coenrollment programs. In addition, beginning in the fall of 2006, the campus may admit lower division students directly. By simultaneously admitting freshmen and sophomores, increasing transfer enrollment, coadmitting transfer students, and expanding graduate and professional programs, the campus shall develop into a four-year institution serving the southwest Washington region.

[2005 c 258 § 5; 1989 1st ex.s. c 7 § 5.]

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

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