28B.65.080 - Consortium and baccalaureate degree training programs -- Board recommendations -- Requirements -- Coordination. - Washington Statutes

Consortium and baccalaureate degree training programs — Board recommendations — Requirements — Coordination.

(1) The high-technology coordinating board shall make recommendations regarding:

     (a) The establishment of regional consortiums for the establishment and development of high-technology education and training;

     (b) The establishment of baccalaureate degree training programs in high-technology fields; and

     (c) The offering of high-technology education and training programs at both community college facilities and at state colleges and regional universities.

     (2) If the program is approved, the first two years of the baccalaureate degree program offered by the respective state colleges and regional universities at community college facilities shall be administered and operated by the respective community colleges. The third and fourth years of the baccalaureate degree program offered at the community college facilities shall be administered and operated by the respective state colleges and regional universities. Each community college participating in the program shall offer two-year associate degrees in high-technology fields which shall be transferrable to and accepted by the state colleges and regional universities.

     (3) The high-technology coordinating board shall oversee and coordinate the operation of the consortiums.

     (4) Any such consortiums shall be implemented upon approval by the high-technology coordinating board: PROVIDED, That if the fiscal impact of any program recommendations exceeds existing resources plus the two hundred fifty thousand dollars appropriated in section 15, chapter 72, Laws of 1983 1st ex. sess., such programs shall require legislative approval.

[1983 1st ex.s. c 72 § 9.]