Sen. Andy Dinniman: cuts to higher education must be stopped

by Chris Reese | Apr 4, 2011 | News, Uncategorized

WEST CHESTER (April 1) — State Senator Andy Dinniman Friday joined West Chester University students, professors and fellow state lawmakers in voicing opposition to Governor Corbett’s proposed budget cuts to higher education. “Governor Corbett’s...

Rep. Mike Hanna: “Keep higher ed within working families’ reach”

by Chris Reese | Mar 30, 2011 | News, Uncategorized

Tom Corbett’s proposed 2011-12 budget, with its devastating cuts to education funding, shows an incredible lack of foresight into the best interests of Pennsylvania’s future and a shocking misplacement of priorities. Keep higher ed within working families’ reach by...

Videos from Monday’s rally

by Chris Reese | Mar 28, 2011 | News, Uncategorized

We’e compiled a collection of video’s from Monday’s rally at the Capitol. Check ’em out!

NCHE resolution in favor of restoring PA higher ed budget

by Chris Reese | Mar 26, 2011 | News, Uncategorized

From Boston — Yesterday morning the NEA Council on Higher Ed (NCHE) passed the following resolution. Thanks to Jane Munley, Marc Kornfeld & others, & the officers of NCHE for their work & support. — Steve WHEREAS, Pennsylvania’s students...

CFHE: What is it?

by Chris Reese | Mar 25, 2011 | News, Uncategorized

If you are an habitual reader of this blog, you know that I have been involved with a group nationally working on issues that are our issues in Pennsylvania, but also common through the nation. On Monday we decided to call the group the Campaign for the Future of...

Rally to protest major budget cuts to PASSHE universities set for Monday at Capitol

by Chris Reese | Mar 25, 2011 | News, Uncategorized

HARRISBURG – At least 15 busloads of students from Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities will descend on the Capitol Monday morning, as a rally to protest possible severe budget cuts to the institutions is being staged. “United We Stand, Underfunded We Fail,” is the...