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WELCOME to the Nevada's
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
The Western
Interstate Commission for Higher Education is a regional
organization created by the Western Regional Education
Compact, adopted in the 1950s by Western states. WICHE is an
interstate compact created by formal legislative action of the
states and the U.S. Congress. Fifteen states are members of
WICHE.
WICHE began operations in 1953 in Eugene, Oregon, moving to
its present location in Boulder, Colorado in 1955. WICHE is
governed by three gubernatorally-appointed Commissioners from
each state. Under terms of the Compact, each state commits to
support WICHE's basic operations through annual dues
established by the full Commission.
WICHE was created to facilitate resource sharing among the
higher education systems of the West. It has implemented a
number of regional activities to accomplish its objectives.
The mission of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher
Education (WICHE) is to carry out the goals, objectives, and
programs as provided for in the Western Interstate for
Higher Education’s multi-state regional compact. The compact
is responsible for providing higher educational
opportunities and sharing resources to enhance the workforce
development in the member states. Through this compact and
the Nevada System of Higher Education, Nevada WICHE is able
to provide educational and financial assistance to Nevada
citizens and return to the state highly trained, qualified
professionals in areas of established need.
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