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2010 SESSION
HJ 120 Higher educational institutions; joint subcommittee to study ways to increase bachelor's degrees.
Introduced by: Clifford L. Athey, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; establishes a joint subcommittee to study ways to increase the number of bachelor's degrees awarded annually by public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth; report. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study ways to increase the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded annually by public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) identify the economic impact of a more educated population on the Commonwealth; (ii) identify any capacity issues confronting the public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth; (iii) examine ways to attract nontraditional student populations to pursue higher education degrees and enroll in bachelor's degree programs; (iv) consider expansion of dual enrollment programs at community colleges or distance learning programs to increase capacity in bachelor's degree programs; (v) make recommendations regarding how Virginia public institutions of higher education can increase the number of bachelor's degrees awarded annually by 10,000 over the next 10 years; and (vi) explore such other issues as it deems appropriate.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/10 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102163D
- 01/13/10 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/18/10 House: Assigned Rules sub: #3 Studies
- 01/28/10 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/16/10 House: Left in Rules