State Government
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 […]
State Board of Community Colleges, UNC Board of Governors Sign Revised Agreement Improving the Transfer Process
February 25, 2014 RALEIGH – The State Board of Community Colleges and University of North Carolina Board of Governors today signed a revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the two public higher education systems, making college transfer options more defined and easier to follow. The revised agreement, driven by an increased focus on student success […]
The end (of the NC legislative session) is near…sort of.
By Mark Binker WRAL.com North Carolina lawmakers are trying to bring their 2013 legislative “long” session to a close over the next few weeks, although, as of June 24, the House and Senate are still wrangling over major policy bills along with budget and tax packages. Unlike states such as Maryland and Virginia, there is no constitutional […]
The State of the State
NC Governor Pat McCrory presented the “State of the State” speech on Monday, highlighting his three main priorities as the economy, education, and efficiency. With respect to education reform, the governor reiterated many of the recommendations he’s advocated in the past: encouraging strategic partnerships with businesses, tearing down the four “silos” of education to foster […]