Virtual Hearing: PASSHE Consolidation

Policy Committee    May 20, 2021

State Representatives Pete Schweyer and Emily Kinkead hosted a virtual House Democratic Policy Committee hearing with Chairman Ryan Bizzarro to discuss the proposed consolidation of schools in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

The hearing was held at 1 p.m Thursday, May 20 online at www.pahouse.com/policy or the Policy Committee's Facebook page -- @PADemPolicy. 

 

 

HEARING DETAILS

External Link >>>

Virtual Hearing: PASSHE Consolidation

(May 17, 2021) Policy CommitteeXXXXX

A virtual hearing on the proposed PASSHE consolidation Read more

 

IN THE NEWS 

PASSHE consolidation, potential impacts focus of virtual House Democratic Policy Committee hearing

(May 20, 2021) Policy Committee, Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, Rep. Peter G. Schweyer, Rep. Emily KinkeadXXXXX

If we want to attract and retain Pennsylvania students and prepare them for a successful future, we must address the system’s shortcomings and invest in students so we can build a stronger higher education system that positions Pennsylvania with a vibrant workforce,” explained Bizzarro. Read more

 
External Link >>>

Edinboro professors, alumna want more time, details on PASSHE integration plan

(May 22, 2021) Policy CommitteeXXXXX

Members of the Edinboro University community told the House Democratic Policy Committee Thursday that consolidating six state schools, including Edinboro, into two would result in a loss of identity, place local communities at risk, and fail to address the core problems facing higher education. Read more

 

AGENDA + TESTIMONY 

External Link >>>

Virtual Hearing: PASSHE Consolidation - Testimony

(May 20, 2021) Policy CommitteeXXXXX

Testimony from a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on the proposed PASSHE consolidation Read more

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is encouraged to submit their comments regarding the proposed PASSHE consolidation. Click on the link below for more information. 

External Link >>>

Public Comment Period: PASSHE Consolidation

(May 20, 2021) Policy CommitteeXXXXX

We want to hear from you! We invite you to read the plans and offer comments through any of the following opportunities: Northeast Plan West Plan ? Read more