The president of the faculty union for the State System of Higher Education has also released her reaction to the Governor’s Budget address, saying that she was happy that the Governor prioritized higher education.
In her statement, APSCUF president Dr. Jamie Martin said the governor’s proposal will “change the landscape at our universities for current and future State System Students.” She added that not only the increased appropriations, but increased scholarships and other student-centered initiatives will move the state system back towards being able to provide an affordable education for students.
Along with the increase in spending for the State System, the Governor also proposed $200 million for the Nelly Bly Scholarship Program and additional funding to fight student hunger as part of the “It’s On Us” campaign.
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