The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: Governor Suggests His Panel On Higher Education Should Focus On Trade Schools And Online Learning

March 15, 2012

Governor Suggests His Panel On Higher Education Should Focus On Trade Schools And Online Learning

As he asked a high-powered panel to help him chart the future of higher education in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Corbett on Monday avoided any mention of the deep spending cuts he has advocated for the 18 state-supported universities in each of his first two years in office. Instead, he emphasized the value of trade schools and the potential of online instruction in preparing young people for jobs. But asked about the cuts at an impromptu news briefing after his speech, the Republican governor challenged critics of his plan to suggest alternative measures to balance the budget. Read more at:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57395585/pa-gov-asks-panel-to-assess-future-of-higher-ed/

Mar 15, 2012 1:38:00 AM | Funding Issues, Government News

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