OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Dec. 17, and are scheduled to approve the State Board executive director's annual priorities and method for evaluating progress toward meeting those goals. Those goals, presented at the October board meeting, are:
- strengthen agency culture and capacity
- identify strategic opportunities
- enhance fiscal health and transparency
- position system for next strategic planning cycle
The board is also scheduled to vote on an increase to the college system’s 2026-27 tuition and fee schedule, in line with the state’s College Affordability Program which ties increases to median wage inflation. If the increase is approved, Washington residents enrolled full time in lower division classes can expect to pay $1,697.30 per quarter, an increase of $52.
Members have also set aside time to honor the life and service of State Board member Dr. Bernal Baca, who passed away Nov. 28.
The meeting will be held on Zoom with a viewing location at the State Board office at 1500 Jefferson St. SE in Olympia. It will also be streamed live on TVW. The agenda and background materials are posted on the State Board website. The meeting is open to the public.
