The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules implementing RCW 34.05.220 (1)(b) and 42.17.250 (1)(a) and (b).

(1) Organization. The Evergreen State College is established in Title 28B RCW as a public institution of higher education. The institution is governed by a seven-member board of trustees appointed by the governor. The board normally meets the second Wednesday of February, April, May, June, August, October and December. The meeting schedule is published in the Washington State Register maintained by the code reviser's office. The board establishes such divisions and units necessary to carry out the purpose of the college, provides the necessary property, facilities and equipment and promulgates such rules, regulations, and policies as are necessary to the administration of the college. The board employs a president and has delegated to the president the authority to employ members of the faculty and other employees. The president acts as the chief executive officer of the institution and establishes the structure of the administration.

(2) Location. The Evergreen State College is located on a campus in Thurston County, near the city of Olympia, Washington.

(3) Operation. The administrative office of The Evergreen State College is at the following address:

The Evergreen State College Campus

Olympia, WA 98505

The office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Educational operations are also located at the following addresses:

The Evergreen State College Campus

Olympia, WA 98505

TESC Tacoma Campus

1202 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Tacoma, WA 98405

(4) Additional and detailed information concerning the educational offerings may be obtained from the catalog, copies of which are available at the following address:

Office of Admissions

The Evergreen State College Campus

Olympia, WA 98505