February 17, 2009

State Investment Board

2100 Evergreen Park Drive SW, Olympia

Agenda

9:00-12:00

Advisory Council Work Session

Federal Economic Recovery Package

• Dick Thompson, Office of the Governor 

Tuition Policy Examination

To include presentations by:

• David Longanecker, President, Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE)

• HECB Staff presentation: Differentiated Tuition Policies
• HECB Staff presentation: Impacts of Tuition on Student Financial Aid and GET

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1:00-5:00

Regular Board Meeting

Mobilizing Technology to Increase Student Access and Success

• Cable Green, Director, eLearning, SBCTC

• Gary Pratt, Chief Information Officer, EWU  

• Viji Murali, VP for Information Services and CIO, WSU

Approval of January 23, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Approval of Transfer and Articulation Report
Resolution 09-04 asks the Board to adopt the background, findings, and recommendations of the report.

2009 Legislative Session Update

Report of the Executive Director

• Ann Daley will provide an update of agency activities
• Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Update
  • Betty Lochner, GET director

Employer Demand Joint Report - 2009 Update of A Skilled and Educated Workforce - The Joint Report identifies employer demand for degrees, certificates, and high-demand occupations. 

2009-11 Budget Policy Work Session - The Board's Fiscal Committee will recommend updating the budget principles for higher education.

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.