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In the matter of supporting the
Proposal for a Jefferson County Adult
Learning Center as a Pilot
Project for 1999 through 2001
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
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Resolution No. 12-99
WHEREAS, the 1998 Legislature directed the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to
study rural access to adult education in Jefferson County; and,
WHEREAS, on September 14, ]998, MGT of America, Inc", consultants, reported findings and
recommendations including a pilot project in Jefferson County that could prove how adult education could be
expanded in rural areas at minimal cost; and,
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1998, the HECB unanimously approved a resolution calling for the
1999 Legislature to support this pilot project. The proposed pilot project is compatible with and implements
the recommendations of Govemor Gary Locke's "2020 Commission,"
supports:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
1.
The authorization for a "Countywide Campus" pilot project in Jefferson County, for the years 1999-
2001, with results to be reported to the 2001 Washington State Legislature:
The creation of a "Jefferson County Adult Education Center" co-located at Peninsula College extension
and Washington State University (WSU) extension, with staff to perfonn outreach, coordination of
providers, classes and facilities, promotion, recruitment, and student services; and
2.
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A "qistance learning" technology upgrade at WSU and Peninsula College extensions.
ADOPT~P-t~~.~ 81 day of February, 1999"
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Lorna Delaney, Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
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