This morning the House Education Appropriations & Oversight Committee held a work session on Washington’s four-year, public baccalaureate institutions.

The focus of the work session centered on the four-year sector through a funding lens. Mike Reilly, Executive Director for the Council of Presidents, engaged the Committee in an overview of the public baccalaureate institutions regarding the recent history of higher education funding in Washington and the impact of the Governor’s proposed 2011-13 biennial budget.  In addition, Reilly highlighted the high productivity of the sector and concerns with regard to participation.

Representatives of each of the four-year, public baccalaureate institutions were in attendance for questions and answers, including The Evergreen State College.

Note: All committee presentations can be found on the House Education Appropriation and Oversight Committee’s website by clicking on Committee Meeting Documents, select the date and work session, and then select the presentation.