Promoting Excellence for All
ONE-MINUTE SUMMARY
November 17, 2006 MEETING

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The New Jersey Commission on Higher Education convened at Rider University in Lawrenceville on November 17, 2006. Chairman Laurence M. Downes presided. Highlights from the meeting include:

  • Comments from Rider University President – Dr. Mordechai Rozanski: Dr. Rozanski provided welcoming comments and an overview of Rider’s history and prominent programs. He introduced Rider's student government president, Mr. Steven Klemchalk, who talked about student leadership.

  • Executive Director’s Report: Ms. Oates commented on the AICUNJ Student Leadership Day, encouraged students who are unable to attend a Commission meeting to send comments through the Commission’s student members, and commented on articulation and transfer efforts and other initiatives.

  • Presidents’ Council Report: Dr. Yaw commented on the Presidents’ Council’s November 13 business meeting and ongoing efforts regarding a budget policy statement and articulation and transfer.

  • Long-Range Plan Update: Dr. Oswald commented on the feedback from stakeholders, regarding priorities for the 2006 update and the next steps in developing the draft update for consideration in December.

  • Adoption of Long-Term Capital Planning and Support Recommendations for New Jersey Higher Education: The Commission adopted the recommendations for submission to the Governor and Legislature.

  • Adoption of Policy Recommendations for Operating Support of Senior Public Colleges and Universities in New Jersey: The Commission adopted the recommendations for submission to the Governor and Legislature.

  • Fiscal 2008 Budget Recommendations: Ms. Oates indicated that the Executive Committee will discuss the Presidents’ Council draft budget statement with the Council Officers and hopes to finalize a document for consideration in December.

  • EOF and EFA Update: Commissioner Collins commented on the EFA annual conference and EOF preparation for its next meeting.

  • HESAA Update: Commissioner Smith reported on HESAA’s public outreach efforts.

  • Comments from the Public: Dr. John Pace, President of the Association of NJ County College Faculties commented on the long-range plan and enhanced outreach; Mr. Sharo Atmeh, student representative to the Rutgers University Board of Trustees, commented on student efforts to promote higher education.


Next Meeting: December 15, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mary Roebling Building in Trenton.
  • Guest speaker – Kevin Faughnan, IBM’s Director, Academic Initiatives
  • Long-range plan update
  • Adoption of distance learning regulations
  • Adoption of joint budget policy statement
  • DeVry University petition to offer the Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program
  • Presentation of report – Postsecondary Opportunity in New Jersey
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