Readers,


Recently, Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa, the Chancellor of the University of Texas System, wrote a letter to Governor Rick Perry about the issue of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education.


Read the letter here - LINK


Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D. - Vice President of Education and Professional Development

Texas Council of Student Services Vice-Presidents - Letter to Legislators about Guns on Campus

Readers,


Recently, the Texas Council of Student Services Vice-Presidents sent a letter to Texas legislators explaining the different scenarios raising concerns about guns on campus.


To read the letter, click here - "Council Explains Different Scenarios Raising Concerns about Guns on Campus".


Sincerely,


Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D. - Vice President of Education and Professional Development

82(R) HB 750 - Introduced version - Bill Text

Readers,

Here is the introduced version of the senate bill focused on higher education institutions in Texas and handguns.

82(R) HB 750 - Introduced version - Bill Text

Author: Driver

Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.

Excerpt: CARRYING OF HANDGUNS BY CERTAIN LICENSE HOLDERS ON CAMPUSES. (a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. (c) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D. - Vice President of Education and Professional Development

What Does 2009 Have in Store For Texas Higher Education?

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities recently issued a higher education policy brief. This brief titled, "Top 10 State Policy Issues for Higher Education in 2009", offers the most prominent issues that states are likely to encounter this year (based on past trends). Here are the following issues:

1. States' Fiscal Crises
2. Tuition Prices and Tuition Policy
3. State Student Grant Aid Programs
4. Enrollment Capacity
5. Implementation of Higher Education Opportunity Act
6. The Incoming Obama Administration
7. College Readiness
8. Veterans' Education
9. Undocumented Students
10. Sustainability

To further explore these issues, please access the following report - "Top 10 State Policy Issues for Higher Education in 2009".