WHAT MOTIVATED WASHINGTON TO CONSIDER THE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE BACHELOR’S DEGREE OPTION?
In early 2001, community and technical college leaders in Washington agreed that action was needed to increase the pathways to transfer for those with applied (workforce) associate degrees. The push to increase transfer options for workforce associate degree graduates stemmed in part from changes in the job market. Some employers told college leaders they wanted bachelor’s options for their would-be managers in their technician ranks. Furthermore, employers wanted a smooth path for their employees without the need to “start over” in an effort to meet the course requirements for a traditional bachelor’s in business. At the same time, some employers indicated a need for even more technical training. While a certificate or associate degree training had satisfied job requirements in the past, employers needed some staff with more advanced technical skills, not available in existing bachelor’s programs (diagnostic imaging, for example). Despite this employer demand, Washington had limited p
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