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Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.

– Malcolm S. Forbes

May 19, 2011

Pacific Lutheran University

Regency Room, University Center

12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma WA 98447

AGENDA

March 31 meeting minutes

New Degree Programs for Approval:

UW Bothell Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Poetics (Resolution 11-06)

UW Master of Science in Computational Finance and Risk Management (Resolution 11-07)

WSU Master of Arts and PhD in Prevention Science, (Resolution 11-08)

Report of the Executive Director

Don Bennett, HECB executive director, will provide an overview of the meeting agenda and will discuss key Board and staff activities occurring since the Board’s March 31 meeting.

Proposed Changes to Communication Requirement in the Direct Transfer (DTA) Agreement (Resolution 11-09)

Update on Legislative Session and Budget Status

Strategic Master Plan Update - Work Session

Overview-Don Bennett will provide a review of the scope of the master plan update, goals and objectives, and the update process and timeline.

General Discussion-The Board and stakeholders will discuss how independent colleges contribute to the state’s strategic goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Loren Anderson, President, PLU
- Violet Boyer, President & CEO, ICW
  - Presentation

Afternoon Session: Master Plan Update-Policy Planning

Guests and staff will provide the Board with briefings to assist the Board in its higher education policy planning activities and responsibilities.

Regional Needs Analysis Report 2011

Regional Economic Development Presentation

Baccalaureate Follow-up Report

Implementing System Design: Test Case

System Design 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.