EASTERN ADVOCATES

EASTERN ADVOCATES

Alumni Advocacy for Eastern Washington University and Higher Education

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A group of EWU alumni, students, faculty and concerned citizens working to ensure that higher education is a priority in Washington state.

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2020-21 Legislative Priorities

By Eastern Advocates | January 5, 2021

CAPITAL BUDGET PRIORITIES #1 – Science Building Renovation – $45 million The original 1960’s structure has served generations of students, but modern teaching techniques and innovations require modern facilities. (Phase one construction.) #2 – Infrastructure Renewal – $25.5 million Additional capital expenditures will ensure that Eastern remains good stewards of its nearly 3,000,000 square feet…

2019-21 Legislative Priorities

By Eastern Advocates | November 6, 2018

Base Funding COMPENSATION In 2017 the legislature passed a biennial budget (2017-19) that changed the compensation funding policy for higher education employees statewide. Historically, compensation increases for employees of higher education were treated the same as all other state employees—salary and benefit increases approved by OFM were fully paid for by the state. New compensation…

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