EXPEDITED ADOPTION
Title of Rule: Chapter 478-132 WAC, Academic calendar for the University of Washington.
Purpose: The purpose of chapter 478-132 WAC is to promulgate the academic calendar for the University of Washington.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.20.130.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 28B.20.130.
Summary: Chapter 478-132 WAC relates only to the internal operations of the University of Washington that are not subject to violation by a person by promulgating the academic calendar for the University of Washington.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposed modifications to chapter 478-132 WAC reflect the current academic calendar accurately and clarify the language without changing its effect.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Enforcement: W. W. (Tim) Washburn, Executive Director, Admissions and Records, 328 Schmitz Hall, University of Washington, (206) 543-3511; and Implementation: Ernest R. Morris, Vice-President for Student Affairs, 476 Schmitz Hall, University of Washington, (206) 543-4024.
Name of Proponent: University of Washington, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Chapter 478-132 WAC was reviewed as part of the University of Washington's rule review plan mandated by Executive Order 97-02. In conformance with the criteria of this rule review, the University of Washington is proposing an expedited amendment of this chapter to clarify language without changing its effect.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: The proposed
changes amend WAC 478-132-010 and 478-132-030.
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED TO BE ADOPTED USING AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS RULE BEING ADOPTED USING THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Rebecca Goodwin Deardorff, Administrative Procedures Officer, University of Washington, 4014 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105-6203, Campus Mail Box 355509, fax (206) 543-0786 , AND RECEIVED BY December 6, 1999.
October 1, 1999
Rebecca Goodwin Deardorff
Administrative Procedures Officer
Chapter 478-132 WACACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 72-10, filed 11/30/72)
WAC 478-132-010
Authority.
Pursuant to the authority
granted by ((sections 28B.20.130, chapter 223, Laws of 1969 ex.
sess. ())RCW 28B.20.130(())), the board of regents of the
University of Washington has established the following
regulations governing the university calendar.
[Order 72-10, § 478-132-010, filed 11/30/72.]
The calendar at the university consists of four quarters, which normally begin and end as follows:
(1) The autumn quarter shall begin on September 25 when it
falls on a Monday, otherwise it shall begin on the first Monday
following September 25, and end on the twelfth Thursday
thereafter. ((The autumn quarter of the school of law shall
begin on the Wednesday prior thereto.))
(2) The winter quarter shall begin on the first Monday after January 1 and end on the eleventh Friday thereafter. When January 1 falls on Sunday, the winter quarter shall begin on January 3; when January 1 falls on Monday, the winter quarter shall begin on January 2.
(3) The spring quarter shall begin on the second Monday after the close of winter quarter and end on the eleventh Friday thereafter. The June commencement shall be the Saturday immediately following the last day of spring quarter.
(4) The summer quarter shall begin on the second Monday
following the June commencement and end on the ninth Friday
thereafter. ((The summer quarter of the school of law shall
begin on the Monday following the June commencement and end on
the Friday of the eleventh week thereafter. The summer quarter
of the school of dentistry shall begin on the third Monday
following the June commencement and end on the fifth Friday
thereafter.))
(5) Certain academic programs may begin or end on schedules different from those in subsections (1) through (4) of this section with the approval of the provost. In such cases, it will be the responsibility of the appropriate dean to provide advance notice to the affected students.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130(1). 80-03-049 (Order 79-7), § 478-132-030, filed 2/22/80; Order 72-10, § 478-132-030, filed 11/30/72.]