WSR 14-24-032
PERMANENT RULES
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
[Filed November 24, 2014, 8:19 a.m., effective December 25, 2014]
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: Revising chapter 172-06 WAC, Organization and operation, to update rules reflecting the organization and operation of Eastern Washington University. These revisions are intended to update informational rules which inform the public about the organization, operation, description and general course and method of decision making at Eastern Washington University. These revisions are needed to better comply with state law and better reflect current practice.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending chapter 172-06 WAC.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.35.120(12).
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 14-19-084 on September 16, 2014.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 2, Amended 1, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 2, Amended 1, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 2, Amended 1, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: November 21, 2014.
Trent Lutey
University Policy Administrator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 13-24-118, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14)
WAC 172-06-010 Organization ((and operation)).
(1) ((Organization.)) Eastern Washington University is established in Title 28B RCW as a public institution of higher education. ((The institution is governed by a board of trustees, appointed by the governor. The board employs a president, who acts as the chief executive officer of the institution. The president establishes the structure of the administration.
(2) Operation. The administrative office is located at 214 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004-2496. The office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state legal holidays. Educational operations are also located at the Riverpoint Campus, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane, WA 99202-1677.
(3) Information. Additional and detailed information concerning the university's educational offerings is available through the university's web site at www.ewu.edu.)) The university's central office is located at 214 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004-2496. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state legal holidays. The university also has several satellite educational programs located throughout the state; however, the administration of satellite programs is carried out through the central office.
(2) The institution is governed by a board of trustees, appointed by the governor. The board consists of eight members. The board employs a president, who acts as the chief executive officer of the institution. The president establishes the structure of the administration.
(3) The university is organized into divisions, administered by vice-presidents, including academic affairs, business and finance, student affairs, information technology, and university advancement. All vice-presidents are directly responsible for operations within their divisions. The vice-presidents directly report to the president of the university.
(4) The public may obtain information, make submittals or requests, and obtain copies of university decisions by contacting the university president's staff located in the central office. Additional and detailed information concerning the university is available through the university's web site at www.ewu.edu.
NEW SECTION
WAC 172-06-020 Operations and procedures.
(1) University rules are promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), chapter 34.05 RCW and approved by the board of trustees.
(2) The university may promulgate internal policies that are not governed by the APA. Policies that are generally applicable to the university are approved by the board of trustees. Under special circumstances, interim policies may be adopted by the university president acting with authority delegated by the board of trustees. Units of the university may adopt policies that govern their area of responsibility. The university may consult with the academic senate and/or the associated students of Eastern Washington University when considering a change in policies or rules.
(3) Informal procedures regarding university operations typically include:
(a) Decisions made by persons authorized by board resolution, the president, vice-president or any designee to make a decision within the scope of responsibility assigned to such person; or
(b) Methods of persuasion used by any person in an attempt to influence university decisions.
NEW SECTION
WAC 172-06-030 University rules library.
The university maintains a repository of its WAC and university policies, which is open to the general public, at www.ewu.edu/policy. This repository includes current substantive rules of general applicability adopted as authorized by law, and statements of general policy or interpretations of general applicability formulated and adopted by the university. Historical amendments, revisions, and/or former provisions may be obtained through the university president's office.