The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
- The state's public and private colleges and universities
- Apprenticeship and workforce programs
- Governance and coordination of higher education
- Higher education faculty, not including collective bargaining issues
- Financial aid
- Tuition
Chamber
Senate
Committee status
Standing
(Please note: This general description is intended to be a general guideline only and should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by this committee. Bill referrals are ultimately at the discretion of the Floor Leader.)
Contact
Senate Committee Services
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 40466
Olympia, WA 98504-0466
Upcoming committee activity
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Committee members and staff
4 members
in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee| Chair: | Nobles, T'wina |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Hansen, Drew |
| Ranking Member: | Holy, Jeff |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nobles, T'wina (D) Chair |
416 Legislative Building | 360-786-7654 |
| Hansen, Drew (D) Vice Chair |
411 Legislative Building | 360-786-7644 |
| Holy, Jeff (R) Ranking Member |
312A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7610 |
| Hawkins, Brad (R) |
203 Legislative Modular Building | 360-786-7622 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunn, Kellee | Staff Coordinator/Analyst | 431 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7429 |
| Becker, Elena | Research Analyst | 461 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7493 |
| Shackelford, Espen | Committee Assistant | 439 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7458 |
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