Revised: January 30, 2024 | Effective: July 1, 1997
Date of Policy Request:
January 30, 2024
This is a change to an existing policy.
Last Revised Date Of Policy:
November 2, 2016
Initiating Authority:
Academic Affairs
Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:
This policy is being revised to align with KBOR policy regarding minimum score requirements
for spoken English competency for faculty and graduate assistants. In addition, minor
updates were made to accurately reflect KBOR policy language and to comply with the
University's standard policy format.
The following specific changes were made:
- The minimum score on the speaking section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language
internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) was changed from 23 to 22.
- Initiating authority was added.
- The quote from KBOR policy at the beginning of the policy was updated to match the
current KBOR language.
- Minor changes to formatting were updated and a revisions section was added.
Reason Or Need For Policy / Summary Of Changes Made To Existing Policy:
Policy 3.09 sets forth the English Language Proficiency requirements for the University's
faculty and graduate assistants. Since approximately 2012, Policy 3.09 has required
a minimum score of 23 on the spoken section of the TOEFL iBT. The KBOR Policy Manual
did not include a minimum score for the spoken section of the TOEFL iBT until approximately
2021, and when it was added, KBOR set the minimum at 22. The current revisions to
Policy 3.09 were made to align with the minimum score set by KBOR for the spoken section
of the TOEFL iBT.
We are moving these limited revisions forward quickly so that the minimum TOEFL score
in the Graduate Catalog can be updated in February 2024.
Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:
Other Relevant Wsu Policies:
新加坡六合彩开奖网 Policy 8.04 / Graduate Assistantships
The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of
This Policy Draft / Revision:
- Office of the General Counsel - Stacia Boden
- Academic Affairs - Linnea GlenMaye
- Office of International Education - Vince Altum
- Graduate School - Coleen Pugh, Enrique Navarro, Aaron Coffey, and Denise Gimlin
- Faculty Senate - Jolynn Dowling
- Staff Senate - Jason Bosch
Other Notes For Consideration:
Policy 8.04 / Graduate Assistantships will also need to be updated regarding the TOEFL
score, but this policy will come at a later date as additional changes are needed.
Owner Of Policy Request For Questions:
General Counsel Office