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NY Governor’s Commission on Future of Education |
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In December, the New York State Commission on Higher Education submitted “A Preliminary Report of Findings and Recommendations” to Governor Eliot Spitzer, which called for proper funding of New York’s public higher education institutions. The Commission, chaired by Hunter Rawlings, president emeritus of Cornell University, was formed by Governor Spitzer last May to study long-term policy issues facing higher education institutions in the state, which includes the City University of New York, the State University of New York and New York's private colleges and universities.
Among its recommendations, the Commission called for hiring 2,000 additional full-time faculty over the next five years, enacting significant reforms to strengthen New York’s community colleges and creating a fund to support research proposals with significant economic development promise.
The Commission also called for a program that would guarantee free college tuition for seventh- and eighth-grade students who meet math and English language standards, as well as high school graduation requirements, in proposed Education Partnership Zones in high-need school districts.
The College Board shared its expertise and experience with the Commission members and staff. The twin goals of a K-12 system that prepares more students for college success and a high quality, affordable higher education system are aligned with the goals of the College Board and its members.
The Commission’s Preliminary Report called for the following major recommendations:
- Establishing a $3 billion research fund, the Empire State Innovation Fund, to support meritorious research important to New York's future.
- Creating a low-cost student loan program for residents attending college in New York State.
- Establishing the New York State Compact for Public Higher Education to clearly delineate shared responsibility for public higher education resources.
- Rebuilding CUNY and SUNY faculty ranks by strategically hiring an additional 2,000 full-time faculty, including 250 eminent scholars, over the next five years.
- Modifying SUNY's governance structure and system executive staff to provide more focused attention and support for the research campuses.
- Providing meaningful regulatory relief for SUNY and CUNY, by removing restrictions that impede campuses' ability to adapt quickly and promote quality.
- Developing Education Partnership Zones in high-need school districts, bringing together higher education and P-12 resources to improve student outcomes and enhance college participation.
- Ensuring high school graduates are well prepared for college through a College Readiness Act.
- Strengthening transfer of academic credits between colleges throughout SUNY and CUNY with a goal of seamless transfer between similar programs by 2011-2012.
- Addressing the backlog of critical maintenance at SUNY and CUNY with a sustained program of capital reinvestment.
All of the Preliminary Report’s recommendations seek to build excellence among all public and private institutions within the state's higher education system. The final report is scheduled to be published before June 1, 2008.
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A Note From Middle States Region VP Robert J. Alig |
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VP Robert J. Alig
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As a new year begins, my colleagues and I in the Middle States Regional Office are building on the important partnerships that we established in
2007 and looking for new opportunities to connect and collaborate with our members in 2008. Over the past year, we have spent more time than ever engaging with educators in our region. Through meetings, workshops and visits to individual high schools and colleges, we have learned of the challenges our members face and the incredible work they are doing to connect students to college success.
As a result of these interactions, we have also developed many opportunities for partnerships in
K-12 and higher education. In Maryland, for
example, we recently convened a meeting of district superintendents and discussed plans for future engagements in the state. For our colleagues in higher education, we offered workshops and resources addressing the changing demographics of college-bound students and the implications those changes have for enrollment, financial aid and resource planning.
Because our collective success requires cooperation between K-12 and higher education,
the Middle States Office has also worked to facilitate connections that bridge these two groups.
Like our colleagues across the nation, we have been identifying partners to support the CollegeKeys Compact™, a collaborative project aimed at increasing college access for students from low-income backgrounds. We also assisted with such regional partnerships as the Educational Alignment Collaborative of New Jersey, which fosters teamwork among educators from K-12 and higher education.
The Middle States staff closed the year with a unique project that captured both the spirit of the holidays and the mission of the College Board. Through a program called Adopt-A-Classroom,
our office donated $500 to each of four classrooms in Philadelphia. The money will be used at
each teacher’s discretion to purchase books, school supplies and other materials that will help create new learning opportunities for students in these low-income, high-need schools. As one of our adopted teachers explained, “This will really help to make a difference in the lives of these children. They work hard every day and really are making so much progress, even though many people don't expect them to.”
As we move ahead, I want to ensure that we help our educators create learning environments in which all students can achieve academic success. The Middle States Office staff continues to seek new ways of assisting, supporting and collaborating with educators in our region, building strong partnerships as we work toward the common goal of connecting students to college opportunity and success.
We invite all our educators to join us for the 2008 Middle States Regional Forum. We will convene Feb. 13-15 in Atlantic City, N.J., with teachers, counselors, administrators, admissions and financial aid officers and professionals from all educational arenas. Our Regional Council has been working hard on this year’s event, identifying engaging speakers and planning content that captures both the challenges and the good work of educators in our region.
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Middle States Regional Forum in Atlantic City Feb. 13-15 |
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The College Board 2008 Middle States Regional Forum will be held Feb.13-15 at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. This year’s forum will address legislative mandates, changing demographics and the K-20 continuum.
Six preforum workshops will be offered Feb. 12, followed by the welcome luncheon and keynote address by Dr. Arlene Ackerman, the Christian A. Johnson Professor of Outstanding Educational Practice at Teachers College, Columbia University.
The forum will offer 66 sessions on various topics, including Best Practices: Enabling Communication Between High School and College Writing Teachers, Connecting with Students: New Technologies and Developing a College Counseling Curriculum.
This year’s Middle States Regional Forum will hold three receptions: the SUNY Reception for High School Counselors, the Counselor’s College Fair and Reception and the Politics and Policy 2008 Reception, which will feature a performance by the string orchestra of the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts.
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2008 Middle States Regional Forum
Feb. 13-15, 2008
Sheraton Atlantic City
Convention Center
Atlantic City, N.J.
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Welcome New
Members to Your Region
At the College Board’s Annual meeting, 313 institutions were elected as members of the College Board. |
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to view a list of new members in your region |
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Regional
Council Roster
View a list of council members in your region. |
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The National Chinese
Language Conference: Building Global Competence of US Students in K-12 Schools: Making
Chinese Accessible
for All
April 17–19, 2008
Renaissance Washington
Washington, D.C.
For more information,
please Click here
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The College Board
Middle States Regional Office
Two Bala Plaza,
Suite 900
Bala Cynwyd, PA
19004-1501
Phone: (866) 392-3019
Fax: (610) 227-2580
Send us a message
Albany State Services Office
122 South Swan Street
Albany, NY 12210-1715
Phone: (518) 472-1515
Fax: (518) 472-1516
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