Washington State University Everett

Washington State University Everett
Type Public
Established 2015
Chancellor Paul E. Pitre[1]
Students 222[2]
Location Everett, Washington, U.S.
Colors Crimson & Gray[3]
         
Nickname Cougars
Website everett.wsu.edu

Washington State University Everett (WSU Everett) is a branch campus of Washington State University, a land-grant research university founded in 1890. The Washington State Legislature approved funding for WSU to expand to Snohomish County back in 2011.[4] The campus began with a 95,000-square foot building costing $64 million.[5]

History

Prior to its establishment, regional administrators and politicians had been working to establish a 4-year university in Snohomish County for 23 years.[6] The primary source for higher education located within the county since 1941 has been Everett Community College, serving over 19,000 students annually.[7]

The need for Washington State University's expansion in the region grew out of a need for employees to feed "the state's aerospace and high-tech industries" with an emphasis in the Snohomish, Island and Skagit counties in the area.[8] The first building's architecture on the campus was designed to facilitate mechanical, electrical and software engineering degrees because of this.[6]

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the university was officially held in June 2017, formally opening up the new campus for students beginning in the following Fall 2017 Semester.[9] WSU Everett recorded 222 enrolled undergraduate students for its Fall 2017 Semester, a 17.5% jump from the 189 enrolled the year prior.[10]

Organization and administration

The Chancellor of Washington State University's Everett campus is Paul Pitre.[1] Dr. Pitre is an associate professor of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology with a background in working for the U.S. Department of Education. He has compared the impact of Washington State University's expansion onto the Everett community to the "revitalization" that the University of Washington brought to Tacoma.[11]

Student life

The campus does not yet possess its own independent library and currently shares many of its resources with the neighboring Everett Community College.[12] The parent building of the recently established campus contains state-of-the-art environmental sustainability designs, including a roof with 80 kilowatt photovoltaic solar panels and LED lighting throughout all fixtures. Administrators are hoping the Everett campus is harnessed by WSU students that enroll at the main Pullman branch during the Fall and Spring semesters but return home to Snohomish County during the Summer.[12]

Opportunities for civic engagement by students include a local ASWSU branch that works as an elected student government,[13] the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering for undergraduates involved in computer electrical design,[14] and the non-profit organization Society of Women Engineers.[15]

References

  1. 1 2 "Chancellor Paul Pitre - WSU Everett - Washington State University". Everett.wsu.edu. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "WSU Quick Facts 2016". Washington State University. Retrieved Dec 24, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Colors - Guidelines - Web - Graphic Identity Program - Washington State". Identity.wsu.edu. Archived from the original on 2013-06-23. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  4. ↑ "Steps taken toward creating WSU branch campus in Everett". The Seattle Times. Retrieved Dec 24, 2017.
  5. ↑ "EducationEducation LabLocal News WSU's new building: 'the biggest thing Everett has ever done in terms of its future'". The Seattle Times. Retrieved Dec 24, 2017.
  6. 1 2 "WSU's new building: 'the biggest thing Everett has ever done in terms of its future'". 11 August 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  7. ↑ "About Everett Community College". Everettcc.edu. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  8. ↑ "WSU has big plans to expand programs in Everett". The Herald Net. Retrieved Dec 24, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for WSU building in north Everett". The Herald Net. Retrieved Dec 24, 2017.
  10. ↑ "WSU sets record enrollment; growth seen on campuses statewide - WSU News - Washington State University". 20 September 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  11. ↑ "WSU Everett Chancellor's Passion Is Providing An Opportunity For People To Change Their Lives". 23 August 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  12. 1 2 "Take a sneak peek at WSU's new home in Everett - HeraldNet.com". 9 August 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  13. ↑ "Student Government - WSU Everett - Washington State University". Everett.wsu.edu. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  14. ↑ "IEEE Purpose - WSU Everett - Washington State University". Everett.wsu.edu. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  15. ↑ "SWE Home - WSU Everett - Washington State University". Everett.wsu.edu. Retrieved 31 January 2018.

Coordinates: 48°00′18″N 122°11′51″W / 48.005001°N 122.197486°W / 48.005001; -122.197486

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