Yesterday the Washington State Joint Higher Education Committee met for the first time since its creation in Olympia.

The Committee members – including four members from each Chamber – opened the meeting by reviewing the Committee’s legislative charge and electing Co-Chairs.  Following the completion of committee business the members were presented with an overview of the Washington Student Achievement Council’s (WASAC) Ten-Year Road Map process and draft.

The Council and the Committee engaged in an interactive conversation about the Road Map and  higher education policy issues on the horizon as the supplemental session nears. In addition, the Council heard from students about their plans for the 2014 session.

Established in 2012  the purpose of the Committee is to annually review the work of WASAC; engage with the Council and higher education stakeholders to create greater communication, coordination and alignment; and provide recommendations for higher education policy.

The Committee is expected to meet again in late November.