May 13 2010

Washington State University, Pullman
Compton Union Bldg. (CUB)
210 & 212 Junior Ballroom

AGENDA

Approval of March Meeting Minutes

New Degree Programs for Approval:

• CWU Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (Moderate Degree Change Proposal - Resolution 10-08)

• UW Tacoma, Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Urban Development (Resolution 10-09)

Financial Aid Programs - Proposed Rules  (Resolution 10-10)

WSU Research and Commercialization

Presentation on WSU’s research and commercialization activities by Keith Jones, Director of Office of Intellectual Properties and Executive Director of WSU Research Foundation.

Washington Pathways for Native American Students

• Staff presentation

Report of the Executive Director

• GET Year-end Report
• Review of 2010 Legislative Session
• Summary of Higher Education Policy Legislation
• Higher Education 2010 Supplemental Budget Summary
• Supplemental Budget Impacts on Financial Aid Programs

Work Session

• Key HECB Activities for 2010-11; SMP Update
• Review and Discussion of 2011-13 Budget Priorities

Review of College Minimum Admissions Standards

Program and Degree Review and Approval

• Status Report on Program Approvals - March 2009 through March 2010
• Report on New Degree and Off-Site Program Enrollments
• Re-Conceptualizing Program Review and Program Approval Policies

Public Comment: A sign-in sheet is provided for public comment on any of the agenda items.

Meeting Accommodations: Persons who require special accommodation for attendance must call the HECB at 360.753.7800 as soon as possible before the meeting.