Strategic planning, oversight, and advocacy:

• Propose goals and recommend resources to increase educational attainment (via the Strategic Action Plan).
• Identify innovations to address our state's evolving educational needs.
• Advocate for higher education.
• Amplify the economic, social, and civic benefits of postsecondary education.
• Align student pathways across educational programs, schools, and institutions.
• Provide research and analysis, highlighting opportunities to expand student outcomes.
• Assess the need for additional degrees and programs throughout the state.
• Improve student success by setting minimum college admission standards.
• Protect education consumers by authorizing out-of-state institutions serving Washington students.
• Promote and safeguard quality education and training programs for veterans.