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30 results for “higher education”

  • 2026-0819: Resolution in support of administrative transparency, equitable student and community representation, and freedom of speech in higher education.

    Apr 13, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-0587: Order for a hearing to review administrative transparency, equitable student representation, and student freedoms in higher education.

    Mar 16, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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2026-0215: Order for a hearing to explore scholarships for Boston students to increase access to all forms of higher education.

Jan 23, 2026

·Boston, MA
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  • MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING – June 16, 2025

    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Wilkes-Barre, PA
    Minutes

    The Board held a regular meeting on June 16, 2025, with all eight members present, and approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Superintendent Costello reported that the class of 2025 achieved a 96% graduation rate, with 64% of graduates attending higher education, 4% entering trades, and 7% enlisting in the military, collectively earning $26 million in scholarships. The District Engineer reported ongoing maintenance and capital improvement projects across multiple school buildings, including HVAC replacements, painting, rooftop work, and fence repairs, with progress noted as being impacted by wet weather conditions.

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  • PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING COUNCIL FINAL REPORT MAY 5, 2025

    May 5, 2025

    ·State College, PA
    Other

    The Performance-Based Funding Council submitted its final report on May 5, 2025, establishing recommendations for implementing a performance-based funding model for Pennsylvania's state-related universities under Act 90 of 2024. The Council recommended making itself permanent, applying the performance-based model to new funds beginning fiscal year 2026-2027, and establishing a maximum performance allocation with metrics to determine earned amounts based on institutional performance. The report includes summaries from four public hearings, testimony from various stakeholders, and appendices detailing performance metrics and in-demand occupation codes.

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  • 24-1875: Auraria Higher Education Center Planning Updates

    Dec 31, 2024

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 2025-0151: Order for a hearing to explore scholarships for Boston students to increase access to all forms of higher education.

    Dec 20, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2024-1209: Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing SHERADEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH by seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00), SAINT ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH by two thousand five hundred and five dollars ($2,505.00), NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT by four thousand three hundred dollars and twenty-nine cents ($4,300.29), and HIGHER ACHIEVEMENT INC by ten thousand five hundred dollars ($10,500.00), and increasing PITTSBURGH HIRES VETERANS by four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500.00), STOREHOUSE FOR TEACHERS DBA THE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP by five thousand and five dollars ($5,005.00), BROOKLINE MEALS ON WHEELS by four thousand three hundred dollars and twenty-nine cents ($4,300.29), FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00), and BROTHERS AND SISTERS EMERGING by four thousand dollars ($4,000.00), and YMCA HOMEWOOD by four thousand dollars ($4,000.00), and authorize subsequent agreements.

    Nov 18, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2024-0927: WHEREAS, Ramon will be recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award from Point Park University on Saturday, September 21st for his exceptional contributions to higher education, public relations and technology; and

    Sep 13, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • RS2024-353: A resolution opposing legislation vacating the state university board of Tennessee State University and allowing the management, governance, powers, and duties to be transferred to the Tennessee higher education commission.

    Mar 26, 2024

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2024-0188: Order for a hearing to explore scholarships for Boston students to increase access to all forms of higher education. On the motion of Councilors Worrell and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Fernandes Anderson as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Education.

    Jan 24, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2023-1216: Resolution to end legacy admission practices in higher education. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Jul 17, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2023-1718: Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh or an Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh affiliate and University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 29-B, Lots 306 and 308, in the 4th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 3) at no cost to the City.

    Jul 7, 2023

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2023-0628: Order for a hearing to explore workforce development via scholarships for BPS students to increase access to all forms of higher education.

    Mar 16, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 23-0078: A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, Department of Higher Education, By The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education for the Use and Benefit of The Community College of Denver, to continue activities in CCD's Center for Workforce Initiatives relating to WORKNOW, a collaborative workforce development initiative to recruit, support and train local residents in construction and construction-related careers. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Community College of Denver (CCD) by adding six (6) months for a new end date of 6-30-2023 to continue activities in CCD’s Center for Workforce Initiatives relating to WORKNOW, a collaborative workforce development initiative to recruit, support and train local residents in construction and construction-related careers, citywide. No change to contract amount (OEDEV-202161592-00/ OEDEV-202266239-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-1-2023.

    Jan 19, 2023

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 2022-0174: Ordinance, amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article VII: Business Related Taxes, by adding chapter 257: Medical and Higher-Education Facilities User Privilege Tax, pursuant to the Authority of the Local Tax Enabling Act, 1965, December 31, P.L. 1257, et seq. and the City of Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter. (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)

    Mar 7, 2022

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 22-0268: A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, Department of Higher Education, by the State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education for the use and benefit of the Community College of Denver, relating to WORKNOW, a collaborative workforce development initiative to recruit, support and train local residents in construction and construction-related careers. Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Community College of Denver (CCD) for $822,700 and through 12-31-2022 for activities in CCD’s Center for Workforce Initiatives relating to WORKNOW, a collaborative workforce development initiative to recruit, support and train local residents in construction and construction-related careers, citywide (OEDEV-202161592-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-11-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-9-2022.

    Feb 28, 2022

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 2021-1135: Resolution Supporting H.1339/S.829 An Act to Guarantee Debt-Free Public Higher Education. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Oct 22, 2021

    ·Boston, MA
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  • MEETING AGENDA May 29, 2015 Bruce Berry, MD, Chair Jenny Allen, Vice Chair

    May 29, 2015

    ·Charleston, WV
    Agenda

    This document is a meeting agenda for the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission scheduled for May 29, 2015, at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The agenda includes a continental breakfast at 8:30 AM, a commission meeting at 9:00 AM, and a luncheon at approximately 12:00 PM, with leadership including Chair Bruce Berry, MD and Chancellor Paul Hill, Ph.D. The document also provides driving directions and a campus map for attendees.

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  • MEETING AGENDA December 6, 2013 Bruce Berry, MD, Chair Jenny Allen, Vice Chair

    Dec 6, 2013

    ·Charleston, WV
    Agenda

    This document is a meeting agenda for the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission dated December 6, 2013, held at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston. The meeting covered multiple agenda items including approval of financial aid reports, enrollment data, capital project priorities, and updates on institutional strategic initiatives related to access, success, and impact. The agenda included discussions on a Fall 2013 enrollment report, a comprehensive financial aid report, proposals to approve capital projects at West Virginia State University and Concord University, and reviews of institutional programs and textbook policies.

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  • Wisconsin Public Meeting Notices and Minutes - Department of Administration

    Madison, WI
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    This document is a homepage and index for Wisconsin's Public Meeting Notices & Minutes portal, a centralized website where state agencies post open meeting notices and minutes to increase government transparency. The page displays a searchable database of upcoming and past public meetings scheduled across various state departments, including the Department of Safety & Professional Services, Higher Educational Aids Board, and Department of Workforce Development, with meetings listed from May through September 2026. No specific budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting outcomes are discussed in this portal interface document.

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    Palmerton, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania's Governor proposed the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on February 4, 2025, continuing bipartisan investments from previous budgets in K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, and public safety while emphasizing expanded early childhood programs and mental health supports in schools. The budget builds on the Blueprint for Higher Education with competitive funding for state-related universities and includes new workforce development investments and an economic development strategy focused on innovation across multiple sectors. The Governor framed the budget as delivering on core priorities of improving education, building safer communities, and expanding economic opportunity established during the first two years of the administration.

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  • 1 Kentucky’s 2022-2024 Executive Budget EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE FUTURE IS NOW

    Louisville, KY
    Budget

    Kentucky's 2022-2024 Executive Budget proposes historic investments totaling $1.9 billion in additional General Fund revenues, driven by record economic recovery and a 7.5 percent growth rate following strong fiscal performance in 2021. The budget prioritizes education system transformation through universal pre-K funding and "Bucks for Brains" higher education initiatives, while also addressing long-standing needs including state employee salary increases, pension funding, child protection services, and disaster recovery from December 2021 storms. The proposal represents a significant departure from decades of budget cuts, directing resources toward workforce development, economic growth, and addressing fixed costs and deferred maintenance across state government.

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  • Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018

    York, PA
    Other

    The University of York's 2018 Annual Report and Financial Statements presents the institution's key performance metrics and strategic position. The university reported total income of £367 million with 4,006 staff and 17,475 full-time equivalent students, ranking 119th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 9th in the Europe Teaching Rankings, along with £71 million in research income. The report includes introductions from Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts, Acting Vice-Chancellor Saul Tendler, and Council Chair Gerard Lemos reflecting on achievements and challenges, alongside comprehensive financial statements, governance information, and details on the university's research and teaching activities.

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  • Fiscal Year 2025 Budget in Brief

    Jersey City, NJ
    Budget

    The State of New Jersey's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget in Brief, released in February 2024 under Governor Philip D. Murphy, outlines the state's spending priorities and budget framework across major categories including Pre-K to 12 education, higher education, economic growth, housing, labor and workforce development, health care and social services, child care, law and public safety, and transportation and infrastructure. The document is authored by the Office of Management and Budget under State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio and Acting Director Tariq S. Shabazz. The budget document serves as a comprehensive overview of the state's fiscal strategy for the 2025 fiscal year, with detailed sections addressing education funding, health care affordability and accessibility, and workforce development as key policy areas. Specific dollar amounts, line-item allocations, and quantitative metrics are referenced in the full budget sections noted in the table of contents but are not detailed in this summary excerpt.

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  • Budget in Brief

    Newark, NJ
    Budget

    This document is the State of New Jersey's FY2024 Budget in Brief, prepared by Governor Philip D. Murphy's Office of Management and Budget in February 2023. The budget document outlines the governor's spending and policy priorities across multiple areas including pre-K-12 education, higher education, economic growth, healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure. The document serves as a comprehensive overview of the state's fiscal plan, with detailed sections addressing affordability, responsibility, and various departmental initiatives, though specific budget figures and detailed policy changes are not visible in the provided excerpts.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023

    York, PA
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    The University of York's 2023 Annual Report reflects significant achievements despite challenging conditions in the higher education sector, including unprecedented inflation and funding pressures. Key highlights include ranking 10th for research quality in the Research Excellence Framework, securing £97 million in research grants (the largest total ever), receiving a TEF Gold award for teaching excellence, and achieving 15th place in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The institution emphasizes continued progress toward its Vision for York strategy across four key areas: empowering education, curiosity-driven and action-oriented research, sustainable development, and public good commitment.

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    Coatesville, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania Governor's executive budget proposal for fiscal year 2025-2026, submitted February 4, 2025, emphasizes continued bipartisan investments in K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, public safety, and economic development initiatives. The budget builds on prior-year commitments including historic education funding, workforce development programs, support for State-Related Universities under the Blueprint for Higher Education, and targeted economic development strategies focused on innovation across multiple sectors. Key stated accomplishments from previous budgets include the largest senior property tax cut in two decades, increased school breakfast participation, infrastructure improvements, and positioning Pennsylvania as one of the nation's best states for families.

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania's Governor presented the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on February 4, 2025, building on investments made over the previous two years in K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, public safety, and economic development. The proposed budget continues bipartisan funding for public schools, mental health supports, pre-K and early intervention programs, and higher education through the Blueprint for Higher Education initiative, while advancing workforce development and economic competitiveness strategies. The Governor highlighted prior achievements including the largest senior property tax cut in two decades, increased school breakfast participation, infrastructure improvements, and business growth, positioning the budget as a continuation of those priorities.

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    Pottsville, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania's Governor presented the Executive Budget for 2025-2026, submitted February 4, 2025, emphasizing continued bipartisan investments in K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, public safety, and economic development. The budget builds on prior-year accomplishments including historic education investments, the largest targeted senior tax cut in two decades, and infrastructure improvements, while proposing new funding for higher education competitiveness, workforce development, and innovation-focused economic strategies. The administration frames the budget as continuing its "get stuff done" approach to address key priorities of safe schools, economic opportunity, and community safety.

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