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The Higher Education Coordinating Board is charged with creating a strategic master plan for higher education once every 10 years, with updates every four years.
The 2008 plan, adopted December 2007, was presented to the 2008 Legislature for review and approval. See: HCR 4408
In November 2008, the HECB approved a plan for implementing the policy goals and recommendations of the 2008 plan. This report provides analysis and strategies to guide the development of the state’s higher education system over the next decade and beyond.
Letter to Governor and Legislators
Strategic Master Plan Update 2012
- Read more about the update process.

Opportunities for Change: Implementing the 2008 Strategic Master Plan for Higher Education

2008 Strategic Master Plan for Higher Education
in Washington
Opportunities for Change: PowerPoint Presentation
Review of the 10-year implementation plan - incorporating the findings and recommendations of the three implementation plan work groups:
The Board established an ambitious schedule for the plan’s development that stressed extensive stakeholder involvement.
See: Archives - Master Plan Development Process
HECB Statute - RCW 28B.76.030
Master Plan Statute - RCW 28B.76.200
For more information
Email: Bob Burdick, Director of Public Relations
Phone: 360-704-4169