Results of WSU Vancouver Self-Study Report to be Shared at Public Hearing Nov. 16

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Washington State University Vancouver will hold a Nov. 16 public hearing to discuss the results of the university’s self-study and the recommendations to the Higher Education Coordinating Board to add freshman- and sophomore-level classes at the campus beginning fall 2006.

The 7 p.m. hearing will be in the Student Services Building, rooms 129 and 130.

WSU President V. Lane Rawlins and WSU Vancouver Chancellor Hal Dengerink will make a brief presentation, followed by a question and answer session.

Earlier this year, the Washington Legislature asked the WSU Tri-Cities and Vancouver campuses and the University of Washington campuses in Bothell and Tacoma to “examine its instructional programs, costs, research initiatives, student enrollment characteristics, programs offered in partnership with community and technical colleges, and regional context and make a recommendation by Nov. 15 to HECB regarding the future evolution of the campus.”

WSU Vancouver solicited input regarding the future direction of the university from the local community, community stakeholders and students, staff and faculty in higher education. Additionally, internal work groups were formed to examine the academic model, role/mission and capital planning and budget.

Presentation to the HECB and public comment will be Dec. 10 in Tacoma. The board will adopt final policy options Jan. 27, 2005, after which the self-study reports will be forwarded to the Legislature.

WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205. Parking for this event is free in any lot, except at designated parking meters or in the 30-minute parking area.