Two new bills were introduced this week that would dramatically change standard practices in higher education in Washington State.
HB 2049 (Zeiger R-25) establishes a new higher education performance advisory council to make recommendations on changes in higher education governance to the HECB/SBCTC according to the 10-year higher education strategic master plan. The council would consist of four representatives, and would not include faculty or require consultation with faculty.
SB 5915 (Kilmer D-26) involves higher education tuition setting authority, granting the institutions autonomy to set their own rates from 2011-2019 based on legislative performance outcomes for degree completion rates. Two more arfe coming to the Senate.
SB 5636 (Haugen D-10) Concerning the University Center of North Puget Sound, was sent to the House Rules Committee waiting to be heard on the floor.
SHB 1822 (Kenney D-46), Establishing the first nonprofit online university, received a do pass recommendation from the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development on Monday, Mar. 21, and is now in the Rules Committee. DAMAGE DONE!
2SHB 1909 (Reykdal D-22), Promoting innovation at community & technical colleges, received a do pass recommendation in Senate Ways and Means and is now in the Rules Committee waiting to be sent to the floor.
SSB 5442 (Shin D-21), Requiring the development of three-year baccalaureate programs, was sent to the House floor and passed 91-3 and is now awaiting signature of the Governor.
Avoid the online coesrus if you can. There have been widespread reports of students hiring impostors to take online coesrus for them. This means that any online course will be considered questionable. Also avoid any for-profit schools since they are not well accepted in the job market or for transfer credits to other schools. Check out reviews on RipOffReport.com . The best value at a legit college would be a local public community college.