APSCUF Blog

College presidents unite in opposition to proposed tuition tax

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:08:49 0000

Eight college and university presidents stood united today against a proposed 1 percent tuition tax on students that they consider unfair and illegal.

PASSHE FACULTY COMPLEMENT NOT KEEPING PACE WITH STUDENT GROWTH

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:52:26 0000

The 14 universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) have established themselves as preferred destinations for the state’s high school graduates. In 2008-09, PASSHE enrollment climbed for the 12^th straight academic year – and the past seven years have featured new record enrollment highs. Nearly 90% of PASSHE’s 112,597 students are Pennsylvania residents.

APSCUF CALLS ON THE COMMONWEALTH TO INCREASE FUNDING TO PASSHE UNIVERSITIES

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 22:21:23 0000

When Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell delivered his 2009-10 state budget address in February, he said, “Education is the best defense against recession. While it is true that people from all walks of life have been impacted in these tough times, it is also a fact that college graduates are faring much better than anyone else in today’s job market.”

Cheyney Plans to Reduce Academic Departments

Mon, 4 May 2009 14:53:02 0000

On Monday, May 4, Cheyney University’s administration will implement a new plan that will reduce the number of academic departments on campus.

APSCUF CONFERENCE ON LABOR IN HIGHER EDUCATION IS SCHEDULED

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:12:32 0000

APSCUF plans to sponsor a CONFERENCE ON LABOR IN HIGHER EDUCATION on October 15-17, 2009 at the Holiday Inn East, Harrisburg.