January 29, 2010

State Investment Board Room
2100 Evergreen Park Drive SW, Olympia 98502

Agenda

Advisory Council Meeting (10 a.m.-12 noon)

Higher Education Finance Study

Discussion questions:

1. What is being purchased from higher education? 
2. What and who should determine the cost of that purchase?
3. How should purchase be financed?

Regular Board Meeting (1– 3 p.m.)

Approval of December Meeting Minutes

New Degree Programs for Approval:

• UW, Master of Science in Information Science - Moderate Degree Change Proposal (Resolution 10-01)

• WWU, Bachelor of Arts in Education: Language, Literacy, and Cultural Studies   (Resolution 10-02) 

Report of the Executive Director

Report by the State Actuary on the GET Program 

• PowerPoint Presentation - GET Report

Overview of 2010 Legislative Session 

Keeping College Affordable: Annual Report on Washington Opportunity Pathways - State Student Financial Aid Programs

• State Student Aid Report Presentation

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

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