by Chris Reese | Jan 19, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors met this morning and covered a number of items of interest to faculty and coaches at the 14 state-owned universities. First of all, the board did not take any formal action on Governor Corbett’s...
by Chris Reese | Jan 13, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
Today at Central Bucks West High School in Doylestown, Pa., Vice President Joe Biden touted the importance of higher education for our nation’s future and discussed how the rising cost of college has put the American dream out of reach for many students. He arrived a...
by Chris Reese | Jan 10, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
Now in her eighth year at Shippensburg University, Stephanie Jirard, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, is about to go back to the courtroom. Having been a long-time criminal trial attorney before she joined Shippensburg faculty, she brought her professional...
by Chris Reese | Dec 21, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Last week the State Senate introduced and advanced a bill that will protect consumers if Highmark and UPMC allow their current contracts to expire in June without negotiating new agreements. When the contracts expire, patients will be forced to pay higher...
by Chris Reese | Dec 19, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Despite students and faculty at the 14 universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) leaving campus for the fall 2011 semester, Governor Tom Corbett may announce a mid-year budget “adjustment” tomorrow that could have serious consequences...
by Chris Reese | Dec 13, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Our loss is Mifflin County’s gain, as long-time APSCUF communications director Kevin Kodish prepares to begin a four-year term as the newest member of Mifflin County’s Board of Commissioners in January 2012. With this new position starting soon, Kevin will step down...
