Provides guidance and recommendations to the legislature. Ensure the workforce education investment account are producing the intended results and are effectively increasing student success and career readiness, such as by increasing retention, completion & job placement rates.
| Board Website | https://wsac.wa.gov/WEIAOB |
|---|---|
| Policy Area | Education |
| Governor Appointments | 14 |
| Total Board Positions | 18 |
| Statutory Authority | RCW 28B.77.310 |
| Public Disclosure Required? | No |
| Senate Confirmation Required? | Yes |
| Compensation | Expense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.050 & 43.03.060 |
| Term Length (years) | 3 |
| Statutory Term Limits | None |
Member Requirements: The Commission consists of seventeen members, thirteen of which are appointed by the Governor. The Governor appointments are subject to the consent of the senate.
Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board
| Position Number | Member Name | Term Begin | Term End | Position Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashby, Steven | 07/18/2024 | 06/30/2027 | Business Representative |
| 2 | Awad, Ashraf | 08/14/2024 | 06/30/2027 | Business Representative |
| 3 | Knutson, Charles | 07/09/2024 | 06/30/2027 | Business Representative |
| 4 | Davidson, Jane | 08/27/2021 | 06/30/2024 | Business Representative |
| 5 | Hulit, Barbara | 08/14/2024 | 06/30/2027 | Business Representative |
| 6 | Lyne, William | 08/14/2024 | 06/30/2027 | Labor Representative Covering Faculty of Four-Year Institutions |
| 7 | Riker, Mark | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2024 | Labor Representative with Experience in Registered Apprenticeships & Training High-Demand Work-Force |
| 8 | Francis, Paul | 12/17/2021 | 06/30/2024 | Member Representing Institutions of Higher Education from CTC Sector |
| 9 | Flores, Ruben | 01/03/2024 | 06/30/2024 | Member Representative Institutions of Higher Education |
| 10 | Bannister, Collin | 08/14/2024 | 06/30/2025 | Member Representing Students |
| 11 | Kuwahara, Mollie | 08/14/2024 | 06/30/2025 | Member Representing Students from a Community & Technical College |
| 12 | Standish-Kuon, Theresa | 08/14/2024 | 06/30/2027 | Member Representative Independent, Not-for-profit Higher Education Institutions |
| 13 | Vincent, Jeffery | 12/19/2023 | 06/30/2025 | Member Representative of Student Achievement Council |
| 14 | VACANT | Member representing the workforce training and education coordinating board |
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