In the face of budget cuts, some common-sense legislative reforms would allow the UW to operate more efficiently and to have flexibility in its business practices. Senate Bill 5576 would REDUCE the costs of campus construction projects for the UW, creating much-needed jobs and allowing UW to provide the labs, classrooms and other learning environments so [...]
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Seattle Times Editorial: Operational flexibility would help University of Washington
UW Impact in The Seattle Times: Instead of more cuts, the state should enact common-sense reforms to allow the UW to better manage its investments and business operations. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2017572521_guest23sketchley.html
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Thank you, Colleen: An interview with departing UWAA President Colleen Fukui-Sketchley
Recently former UWAA President Colleen Fukui-Sketchley sat down with UW Impact intern Kiana Scott to reflect on UW Impact’s inaugural year, accomplishments, and hopes for the future. KS: As you look back on your term of service as University of Washington Alumni Association Board President, what is your proudest accomplishment? CFS: While I am proud [...]
Want to Learn More About House Bill 1795?
UW Impact encourages you to urge your legislators to vote in favor of HB 1795. Why? This bill does the following: Gives higher education institutions the ability to set tuition rates for the next four years. This will allow the UW to reform its financial structures and focus on the best outcomes for our students and the [...]
The Daily: UW Alumni Association Encourages Participation in Advocacy
The UW Alumni Association (UWAA) is waking a sleeping giant. Recently, the UWAA has been working to encourage UW alumni to advocate for the future of education at the university to their respective legislators. Washington State University and Western Washington University’s alumni association presidents teamed up with the UWAA president to write an opinion-editorial piece that was [...]
Bellingham Herald Op-Ed: Alumni Must Come Together to Fight for Higher Education
Higher education in our state is at a crossroads. In one direction lies a path of necessary innovation, economic vitality and limitless opportunities for a citizenry growing by leaps and bounds. In the other, closed doors and minds, economic decline and mounting despair. Which road is taken will be determined by us: the citizens of [...]