Senate higher education bill still diverges from the House version

New Senate bill helping local college campuses

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A local Arizona state senator helped bring a new bill into law that will help our local college campuses. Senator Tim Dunn has been a champion for local Career and Technical Education Districts (CTED), community colleges, and universities. "So bringing them all together to work for the benefit of the student's population. It was a big success," said Senator Tim Dunn.He helped sponsor Senate Bill (SB) 1525 which has now…

Senate higher education bill still diverges from the House version

Will the competing proposals be reconciled by Sine Die?

Most in Illinois want more funding for higher education – WBEZ (Chicago)

“‘Most people do not look at universities and ask, ‘Are they too ideological in this way, or are they doing too much of this kind of teaching?’’ Public Agenda President Andrew Seligsohn said. “They’re asking the question: ‘Will pursuing a degree advance my interests? Will it help move my family forward? Will it give me a leg up in employment and in opportunities to live the kind of life I’d like to?’” The results are based on a survey of 2,062 I…

Senate on Higher Ed searches differs from Salzman’s version

Florida Senate and House clash over transparency: Should university president searches remain secret while political appointees fill top campus roles?

Senate Would Keep Shield for Higher Ed Searches

TALLAHASSEE --- Setting up a potential clash with the House, a Florida Senate bill would keep a law that prevents the release of information about most applicants to become state college and university presidents.