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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Mary Chikwinya, former Vice President of Student Services at Tacoma Community College, is now the
<a href="http://www.ifiberonenewsradio.com/news/local_news/lieutenant-governor-names-new-director-of-higher-education/article_577fc232-d93d-11e9-acfc-7b5eda49c15c.html">
Director of Higher Education</a> for Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib. Mary and I spoke about her new role and her interest in hearing from WSSSC on key policy issues being discussed/considered for the next legislative session. She would like our input to help
inform potential priorities for the Lt. Governor. I have taken these question from Mary’s message below and have asked the Executive Committee to help find time to discuss this request at our fall meeting.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:58.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>What are the possible unintended consequences if there is legislation that prevents colleges from holding transcripts based on a parking and library fine?
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:58.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>FAFSA completion as a HS graduation requirement. Of course there would be ways for students/families to opt out but it would be an opt out, not opt in approach.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:58.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Reverse transfer, how is the current process working? Are colleges seeing lots of students utilizing this option? Thoughts about ways to automate this process so students opt out not in. Is anyone using clearinghouse to support reverse
transfer? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:58.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Are colleges noting OER courses in schedule to allow students the low cost option?
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:58.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Are there other things folks think this office can help with that support removing obstacles to degree completion?
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:20.25pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:20.25pt">The Lt. Governor is especially interested in increasing degree completion among working adults and how prior learning can help reduce time and cost to degree. One question I have heard him ask is what is it
that ASU and WGU do that draws so many students from our state colleges and universities.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I am sending this message to give you time to reflect on these questions and consult with your teams prior to our meeting next week.</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Bill<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">William Belden<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Vice President of Student Affairs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Clark College<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Chikwinya, Mary (LTG) <<a href="mailto:Mary.Chikwinya@ltgov.wa.gov">Mary.Chikwinya@ltgov.wa.gov</a>>
<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 1, 2019 11:15 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Belden, William <<a href="mailto:WBelden@clark.edu">WBelden@clark.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] Follow up to our discussion<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning Bill. It has been a busy month for me. Things in the Lt. Governor’s office are exciting and move quickly. I will be traveling out of state during the Commission meeting so not able to stop in. There are a few discussions
happening that I would like to get feedback on from WSSSC. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:38.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>What are the possible unintended consequences for a student if there is legislation that prevents colleges from holding transcripts based on a parking and library fine?
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:38.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>FAFSA completion as a HS graduation requirement. Of course there would be ways for students/families to opt out but it would be an opt out, not opt in approach.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:38.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Reverse transfer, how is the current process working? Are colleges seeing lots of students utilizing this option? Thoughts about ways to automate this process so students opt out not in. Is anyone using clearinghouse to support reverse
transfer? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:38.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Are colleges noting OER courses in schedule to allow students the low cost option?
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:38.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Are there other things folks think this office can help with that support removing obstacles to degree completion?
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> The Lt. Governor is especially interested in increasing degree completion among working adults and how prior learning can help reduce time and cost to degree. One question I have heard him ask is what is it that ASU and WGU do that
draws so many students from our state colleges and universities. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks Bill.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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A. Chikwinya</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black"><br>
Director </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0D0D0D">| Higher Education
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Office of Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">220 Legislative Building, 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW, Olympia, WA 98504<br>
Desk: (360) 786-7719</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0D0D0D"> Office: 360-786-7700</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.ltgov.wa.gov/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">http://www.ltgov.wa.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">
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</span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0563C1"><a href="mailto:Mary.Chikwinya@ltgov.wa.gov">Mary.Chikwinya@ltgov.wa.gov</a></span></u><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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