FOCUS Act on Way to Governor’s Desk
One week after passing the Senate Finance Ways and Means Committee, the Governor’s Focus on College and University Success (FOCUS) Act was passed on the Senate floor Monday afternoon on a 31-1 vote. This was the FOCUS Act’s final step before being brought to the Governor’s desk after passing the House floor last week with a … Continued
U.S. Senators Zero In on Higher Education Regulatory Costs
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tennessee), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, has committed to finishing a rewrite of the Higher Education Act by the end of 2015, vocalizing strong support of a plan backed by colleges and universities that would reduce the burden of federal regulation on higher education. At a … Continued
Governor Bill Haslam Launches Drive to 55 Initiative
Governor Bill Haslam today officially launched his ‘Drive to 55’ Initiative, the goal of which is to increase the percentage of Tennesseans with a post-secondary credential in order to meet Tennessee’s current and future workforce and economic needs. A broad assemblage of higher education and business stakeholders as well as members of the Tennessee General … Continued
Congress Takes First Steps Toward Rewriting the Higher Education Act
From Inside Higher Ed, By Libby A. Nelson WASHINGTON — There was no opening bell or official declaration to mark the occasion, but on Tuesday, Congress nevertheless began to take its first steps toward the next renewal of the massive law governing federal financial aid programs. The Higher Education Act, last rewritten in 2008, expires … Continued
Haslam Announces Higher Education Initiative
Corporate leader & UT Alumnus to spearhead effort in coordination with state leadership NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that Randy Boyd will join his administration as special advisor to the governor for Higher Education to focus on affordability, access and quality of state programs. Boyd will consult with a formal working group … Continued
