HB 2831 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Requires the Washington state institute for public policy to review and evaluate the following:  (1) The original mission for branch campuses;

     (2) the extent to which branch campuses are meeting their original mission;

     (3) the original mission of branch campuses in relation to current needs in higher education; and

     (4) what policy or procedural changes should be implemented to allow branch campuses to respond more effectively to demographic changes in student populations and other dynamic market forces in higher education statewide, and the unique educational needs in their respective communities.

     Requires the Washington state institute for public policy to submit a draft report to the appropriate legislative committees by September 1, 2002, with the final report to be submitted by December 12, 2002.