Representing, serving, and protecting the collective interests of students
in public post-secondary education in Washington State.

The Future of the WSL

How can the WSL grow into a more effective statewide student association?

What is a statewide student association?

The Washington Student Lobby is one student association among many, with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. A careful look at other SSAs reveals many possibilities.

A PowerPoint document created by Bryce McKibben provides a great overview.

A study, initiated by former WSL executive Nick Cizek, provides some detailed information.

A report assembled by the Student Empowerment Training Project (SET) goes into great detail about the factors that make up an effective SSA.

What steps do we need to take?

The process of strategic planning has already begun.

Starting with an outline and rationale in the form of a draft strategic plan presented to the board on September 16, 2007 by Bryce McKibben....

...continuing with a discussion designed to brainstorm specific ways of meeting the plan's broad goals, creating timelines, utilizing resources, and overcoming obstacles. Please join the discussion...

...eventually resulting in a stronger, more inclusive, highly effective Washington State student association.