Western Governors University - Washington — Recognition and endorsement — Rules.
RCW 28B.77.240
in effect(1) The council may: (a) Recognize and endorse online, competency-based education as an important component of Washington's higher education system; (b) Work to eliminate unnecessary barriers to the delivery of online competency-based education by Western Governors University - Washington; and (c) Work with Western Governors University - Washington, as appropriate, to integrate its academic programs and services into Washington higher education policy and strategy. (2) The council shall work with Western Governors University - Washington to create data-sharing processes to assess the institution's performance and determine the extent to which it helps the state achieve the goals of the current ten-year plan for higher education. (3) The council shall adopt rules and policies to implement this section and that require council consultation and approval before: (a) Modifications of contractual terms or relationships between the state and the institution of higher education; or (b) Changes or modifications in the nonprofit status of the institution of higher education.
(1) The council may:
(a) Recognize and endorse online, competency-based education as an important component of Washington's higher education system;
(b) Work to eliminate unnecessary barriers to the delivery of online competency-based education by Western Governors University - Washington; and
(c) Work with Western Governors University - Washington, as appropriate, to integrate its academic programs and services into Washington higher education policy and strategy.
(2) The council shall work with Western Governors University - Washington to create data-sharing processes to assess the institution's performance and determine the extent to which it helps the state achieve the goals of the current ten-year plan for higher education.
(3) The council shall adopt rules and policies to implement this section and that require council consultation and approval before:
(a) Modifications of contractual terms or relationships between the state and the institution of higher education; or
(b) Changes or modifications in the nonprofit status of the institution of higher education.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.77&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026