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
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Upcoming committee activity
See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee.
Today, January 20, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Senate | Higher Education & Workforce Development | SHR 2 and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 10:30 AM Chamber: Senate Committee: Higher Education & Workforce Development Location: SHR 2 and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Thursday, January 23, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Senate | Higher Education & Workforce Development | SHR 2 and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 1:30 PM Chamber: Senate Committee: Higher Education & Workforce Development Location: SHR 2 and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Committee members and staff
| Chair: | Nobles, T'wina |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Hansen, Drew |
| Ranking Member: | Warnick, Judy |
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nobles, T'wina (D) Chair |
416 Legislative Building | 360-786-7654 |
| Hansen, Drew (D) Vice Chair |
403 Legislative Building | 360-786-7644 |
| Warnick, Judy (R) Ranking Member |
316 Legislative Building | 360-786-7624 |
| Boehnke, Matt (R) |
241A Irv Newhouse Building | 360-786-7614 |
| Slatter, Vandana (D) |
213 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7694 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunn, Kellee | Staff Coordinator/Analyst | 431 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7429 |
| Omdal, Benjamin | Counsel | 456 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7442 |
| Shackelford, Espen | Committee Assistant | 439 John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7458 |
| Nguyen, John | Hearing Room Specialist | 432B John A. Cherberg Building | 360-786-7414 |
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