APPENDIX A Central Washington University
The University
General Information Central Washington University (the “University”) was established in 1891 as Washington State Normal School, for the purpose of educating public school teachers. The University expanded and became Central Washington College of Education in 1937, Central Washington State College in 1961 and Central Washington University in 1977. The University’s residential campus is located in Ellensburg, in the central part of the state of Washington (the “State”), about 100 miles east of Seattle and 170 miles west of Spokane. Additionally, the University supports six University Centers, which are co-located with community colleges, where students can complete their baccalaureate degrees. The University Centers are located in Des Moines, Lynnwood, and Pierce County/Lakewood in western Washington, and Moses Lake, Wenatchee and Yakima in eastern Washington. A dual-admission program allows community college students to be admitted to the University at the same time they are admitted to a community college, to streamline the admissions, advising and transfer processes. Enrollment at the University Centers for Fall 2017 represented approximately 12.3 percent of State-funded full time equivalent enrollment. Academic Programs The University offers 146 undergraduate academic programs in more than 36 departments in four colleges: the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Education and Professional Studies, the College of the Sciences and the College of Business. The University also offers fifteen pre-professional, undergraduate programs in chiropractic, dentistry, dietetics, engineering, law, medicine, nursing in public health, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinary studies. Nineteen departments offer a total of 38 graduate degree programs. Other academic units include the Brooks Library, the Office of Continuing Education, Department of Student Success, the School of Graduate Studies and Research, the Office of International Studies and Programs, and the William O. Douglas Honors College. Accreditation The University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (“NWCCU”). Based upon an extensive self-study and an NWCCU evaluation visit, the University’s accreditation status was last reaffirmed by the NWCCU in January 2010. Selected programs, such as the College of Business, the Department of Music, and programs associated professional degrees, also hold specialized accreditation and program approval from numerous accrediting associations and program approval bodies. The University is preparing for the next NWCCU re- affirmation process that is expected to occur in 2018. Governance The University is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees, which has broad responsibilities to supervise, coordinate, manage and regulate the University, as provided by RCW 28B.35.100. Trustees are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the State Senate to terms of six years; a student trustee is appointed to a one-year term. In addition to other powers and duties, the Board employs the President; has full control of the University and its property of various kinds; with the assistance of the faculty, prescribes the course of study in the various schools and departments thereof, and publishes such catalogues thereof as the Board deems necessary; establishes divisions, schools, or departments; may acquire real and other property; may purchase supplies and purchase or lease equipment and other personal property needed for the operation or maintenance of the University; and may promulgate such rules and regulations as the Board deems necessary or appropriate for the administration of the University. As of the date of this Official Statement there is a vacancy on the Board.
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