WSR 14-19-084 PROPOSED RULES EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY [Filed September 16, 2014, 8:57 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 14-15-097.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Revising chapter 172-06 WAC, Organization and operation, to update rules reflecting the organization and operation of Eastern Washington University.
Hearing Location(s): Eastern Washington University, Main Campus, Showalter Hall, Room 201, Cheney, Washington 99004, on November 5, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 21, 2014.
Submit Written Comments to: University Policy Administrator, 214 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004, e-mail tlutey@ewu.edu, fax (509) 359-7036, by November 4, 2014.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Trent Lutey by November 4, 2014, (509) 359-6322.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: 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.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.35.120(12).
Statute Being Implemented: Not applicable.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Trent Lutey, 214 Showalter, Cheney, WA 99004, (509) 359-6322; Implementation and Enforcement: Laurie Connelly, 214 Showalter, Cheney, WA 99004, (509) 359-2371.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. WAC revision does not impose a disproportionate impact on small businesses.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Chapter 172-121 [172-06] WAC is not considered a significant legislative rule by Eastern Washington University.
September 16, 2014
Trent Lutey
University Policy Administrator
Chapter 172-06 WAC
ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION 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 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.((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) 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.((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) 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.((Information. Additional and detailed information concerning the university's educational offerings is available through the university's web site at.))
(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.
Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules. The rule published above varies from its predecessor in certain respects not indicated by the use of these markings. Reviser's note: The typographical errors in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appear in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040. 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 WACs 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.
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