Two Medicine Communications 9/28/2017

o Protect current resources for programs, courses, operations and administration offered at the University Center from state funding reductions; o Protect current resources from any attempts from other higher education institutions to shift funding from support of the University Center to home campuses; o Promote issues relevant to the expansion of higher education access in the City of Everett to include: • the expansion of all state-funded baccalaureate and advanced degree programs and facilities in the City of Everett • the consideration of expansion proposals from existing University Center partner institutions. • Conduct ongoing outreach program with legislators and state higher education officials in coordination with city officials. • As requested by city officials, participate in meetings on pending higher education legislative issues, University Center development and expansion, and community response. • As requested by city officials, provide research, data, analyses, testimony and comment regarding higher education initiatives of the City, legislative proposals and University Center development such as: • The development, scope, diversity and distribution of course offerings at the University Center. • The development, location and delivery of engineering programs directed in 2SSB 5636. • Issues relevant to the expansion of higher education access in the City of Everett. Reporting/supervision/administrative assistance: The Service Provider will report to City's Executive Director for Governmental Affairs with regular communication, updates and consultation as determined by that person. Public disclosure reporting duties: It will be Service Provider's responsibility to track his legislative hours, contacts, etc., in preparation for reports with State Public Disclosure Commission. Public disclosure compliance through reporting and transmission of state lobbying contacts by City employees —through L-5 forms and other mechanisms —will be responsibility of City.