The Council of Presidents is the association of Washington state’s six public four-year college and universities. For more than 50 years we have worked to advance collaboration, cooperation, innovation, and efficiency across our sector and broader higher education to help drive economic prosperity, fiscal responsibility, and the advancement of sound public policy.
Who we are
Our Institutions
Founded in 1891, Central Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in the historic town of Ellensburg, and co-located with community colleges in Lynnwood, Everett, Des Moines, Kent, Steilacoom, Yakima, Moses Lake, and Wenatchee.
Founded in 1882, Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney, with programs also offered at the Riverpoint Campus in Spokane and at Bellevue, Everett, Kirkland, Lakewood, Seattle, Vancouver, and Yakima.
Founded in 1967, The Evergreen State College is an innovative public liberal arts and sciences college located in the state capital of Olympia, with an additional program in Tacoma and a Native Pathways Program at four locations across Western Washington.
Founded in 1861, the UW is a multi-campus research university in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell, as well as a world-class academic medical center.
Founded in 1890, Washington State University is a land-grant research university located in Pullman, with additional campuses in Everett, Tri-Cities, Spokane, and Vancouver.
Founded in 1893, Western Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Bellingham, with additional programs in Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, Poulsbo, as well as the Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes.
Recent News
The ROI of a Four-Year College Degree
Recent news stories have highlighted skepticism shared by young people about postsecondary education. These trends include an uptick in the number of those taking gap years between high school and college, surveys showing that college students are stressed and questioning…
Welcoming WWU’s New Provost and Executive Vice President
COP congratulates Dr. Brad Johnson who last week was named provost of Western Washington University, effective August 1, 2022. Dr. Johnson has been a professor of Physics at Western since 1997 and has served as Dean of the College of…
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What You Should Know About the FAFSA
As high school seniors across the state look towards the end of the academic year, many are submitting FAFSA applications and applying to colleges. Now is a good time for a FAFSA explainer. What is the FAFSA? The Free Application…
Thoughts on the Graduation Requirements Emergency Waiver Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted the education of K-12 students across our state. In response, the Washington State Board of Education (SBE) created the Graduation Emergency Waiver Program (GREW) to allow school districts, charter schools, tribal compact schools, state…
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Budget Expands Cybersecurity Degree Options as Cyber Threats Grow
Recent geopolitical events – including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – have elevated the need to protect our nation’s systems and networks. President Biden recently warned companies about possible Russian cyberattacks, and urged them to ensure their own protection. The president’s…
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Welcoming New EWU President Shari McMahan
On February 24, the Eastern Washington University (EWU) Board of Trustees selected California State University, San Bernardino Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Shari McMahan as the 27th president. Her appointment will begin on June 24, 2022. A first-generation…
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