Updates
Special Session
Governor McCrory announced Friday that he will not ask legislators to return to Raleigh this year. See this video message from the Governor to learn more. The General Assembly convenes for the 2015 Long Session on January 14, 2015.
Beyond Academics Can Offer Federal Student Aid
Originally published on August 12, 2014 on http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/beyond-academics-federal-uncg/ Students from Beyond Academics celebrate at May 2014 commencement exercises. UNCG students with intellectual and developmental disabilities can now apply for federal student aid. UNCG’s Beyond Academics program is now one of only 34 similar programs in the country approved to participate in federal student aid programs. The approval came […]
Campus Safety Legislation Introduced in U.S. House and U.S. Senate
The following is an excerpt from UNC General Administration’s Federal Government Update. On Wednesday, July 30th, a bipartisan group of seven Senators announced legislation to address campus assault, the Campus Accountability and Safety Act. The Senators include Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Dean Heller (R-Nev), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Charles Grassley (R-IA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) […]
Higher Education Act (HEA) Reauthorization Update
The UNC System Office of Federal Relations shared an update on the Higher Ed Act Reauthorization process and other Federal legislative activity last week. Below is an excerpt with several links for additional information. Higher Education Act The House of Representatives is advancing legislation that makes changes to parts of the Higher Education Act. Advancing […]
UNCG Nursing Fast-Tracks Medically Trained Veterans
Student veterans attend a Veterans Day ceremony on the UNCG campus. UNCG’s new accelerated nursing program for medically trained veterans is just one way the university is making higher education more accessible to those who served. As a U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Susan Letvak understands the challenges veterans face when they transition to civilian life. […]
Higher Education Act (HEA) Reauthorization
The UNC system Office of Federal Relations shared an update on the Higher Ed Act Reauthorization earlier today. Below is an excerpt with several links for additional information. Congressional House and Senate Education Committee leadership have recently released draft proposals for Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization. Below are several bills that have been introduced related […]
House Proposed 2014-15 Budget and Start of Conference Process
The North Carolina House passed their $21.1 billion budget on Friday, June 13, by a vote of 77-35. The budget is an adjustment of the second year of the two-year budget approved by the legislature in 2013. To address differences between the two plans, the Senate and the House will now work together in a conference […]
Senate Proposed 2014-15 Budget
The North Carolina Senate passed their budget on Saturday, May 31. Following passage, the plan moved to the House Chamber for consideration. Below is General Administration’s side-by-side comparison of the UNC Board of Governors (BOG) priorities, Governor’s recommended budget, and the Senate budget, as well as links to the Senate Committee report and the final text […]
Governor McCrory’s Proposed 2014 Budget
The North Carolina General Assembly convened for legislative business Wednesday, May 14. During the 2014 Short Session, legislators will review and make any necessary adjustments to the second year of the 2013-15 biennium budget, as well as address any outstanding business from the prior year. Last week Governor Pat McCrory also released his 2014-15 budget […]
UNC System Policy Agenda and Budget Priorities
North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh on Wednesday, May 14, for the beginning of a short legislative session that is expected to conclude prior to July 1. During the “short session” lawmakers make adjustments to the second year of the biennium budget based on current revenue information. To access the UNC system’s policy agenda and budget […]