8/7/09 Governor Quinn Signs Veterans Higher Education Bill
August 27, 2009 by Advisor
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CHICAGO August 7, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law a bill that provides greater educational and informational resources for veterans attending Illinois public colleges and universities.
This legislation provides our student veterans with the needed information, istance and guidance they deserve, said Governor Quinn. It is necessary that we take care of these fine men and women who have served our country proudly and ensure they are aware of the resources and benefits that are available to them to further their education.
The Higher Education Veterans Service Act will require schools to create, publish and distribute a comprehensive guide of services available specifically to veterans at their institutions. The bill also requires schools with 1,000 or more full-time students to appoint a coordinator to act as a liaison between administrators and student veterans.
Senate Bill 1624 was sponsored by Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) and Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights).
Within 60 days, schools must produce a comprehensive guide to services and post the information online. The measure is effective immediately.
Within six months, schools with 1,000 or more full-time students must appoint a Coordinator of Veterans and Military Personnel Student Services. The Coordinator will serve as an ombudsman to ist student veterans, military personnel and their families, and also act as a liaison and advocate with the college or university for the needs of student veterans.
Many public and private universities have already gone above and beyond to serve veteran populations, and we hope this will further encourage best practices for student veterans throughout our state, said Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Dan Grant.
Governor Quinn was joined at the bill signing ceremony held at the University of Illinois at Chicago by UIC Dean of Students Linda Deanna; Dr. Randy Plunkett, National Director of Military Affairs for DeVry University; and Robert Malnik, Illinois State Director for Student Veterans of America.
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Eliminating Cal Grants Shatters Dreams, Cripples Future Workforce
July 22, 2009 by Advisor
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(Sacramento) – emblymember Julia Brownley (D-Santa Monica) is calling on her fellow legislators to reject the Governors efforts to wipe out the popular Cal Grant program. During a news conference at a community college emblymember Brownley, Chair of the Education Committee, said, The Cal Grant program is a lifeline to college for many of our states best and brightest high school graduates. An investment in these students is an investment in Californias future. The Governors proposed elimination of the Cal Grant program will end up costing Californians money in the long run. Heres more in this embly Access video.
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Proposed Cal Grant Cuts Shatters Dreams
June 30, 2009 by Advisor
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(Sacramento) For thousands of students leaving high school, and for their families, college is a dreama dream supported by the Cal Grants program. The Governors proposal to effectively eliminate the Cal Grants program will shatter those dreams. Cal Grants provides the financial istance that thousands of low and middle income families need to insure their students can realize their dreams of going to college. Cal Grants is also an investment in the states future. It helps create the educated workforce the business community needs to rebuild the states economy. Heres more in this embly Access video called Shattered Dreams.
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Governor’s Proposed Cal Grant Cuts Shatters Dreams
June 20, 2009 by Advisor
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(Sacramento) For thousands of students leaving high school, and for their families, college is a dreama dream supported by the Cal Grants program. The Governors proposal to effectively eliminate the Cal Grants program will shatter those dreams. Cal Grants provides the financial istance that thousands of low and middle income families need to insure their students can realize their dreams of going to college. Cal Grants is also an investment in the states future. It helps create the educated workforce the business community needs to rebuild the states economy. Get involved, don’t let the Governor and Republicans in the legislature shatter the dreams of our kids. Click to view our embly Access video: “Shattered Dreams”.
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Governor Beebe Announces Need Based Grants For College
May 11, 2009 by Advisor
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Governor Beebe Announces Need Based Grants For College
Tuesday, Aug 28, 2007
LITTLE ROCK — Governor Mike Beebe today announced that Arkansas high-school graduates with financial need can now receive up to $1,000 per year to help pay for college under a new grant program.
The GO! Opportunities Grant is the first state-funded college grant program in Arkansas based solely on financial needs. Qualifying freshmen who are full-time students can receive $1,000 a year, and part-time students can receive $500 a year. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 grade-point average and certify that they are drug-free.
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AR Receives $13 Million Grant For Math & Science Part:2
April 27, 2009 by Advisor
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Arkansas Receives $13 Million Grant For Math And Science Education Part:2 Thursday, Aug 30, 2007 LITTLE ROCK — Governor Mike Beebe today announced that Arkansas
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Arkansas Receives $13 Million Grant For Math And Science Education
April 27, 2009 by Advisor
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Governor Beebe Hosts an Announcement by the Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math & Science … Governor Beebe Hosts an Announcement by the Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math Science
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AR Receives $13 Million Grant For Math & Science Education
April 12, 2009 by Advisor
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Arkansas Receives $13 Million Grant For Math And Science Education Part:1 Thursday, Aug 30, 2007 LITTLE ROCK — Governor Mike Beebe today announced that Arkansas is one of only seven states to receive money from a new grant designed to further build upon improvements in Advanced Placement (AP) scores by Arkansas students. Created by the National Math and Science Initiative, the $13.2-million, six-year grant will fund training and incentive programs for AP and pre-AP courses to better prepare …
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