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National Education Association Higher Ed Emerging Leaders Academy
NEA Higher Education Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) provides hands-on training for new and future leaders of higher education locals to strengthen the long-term viability and effectiveness of these locals and their state associations.
Senate Defeats Amendment to Cut Political Science Funding from NSF Budget
The Senate voted overwhelmingly (36 in favor – 62 opposed) to reject Senator Tom Coburn’s amendment that would have cut all political science funding from the budget of the National Science Foundation. The American Political Science Association and the Consortium of Social Science Associations led a spirited campaign to preserve this important funding. (11/09/2009)
The House of Representatives passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3221 September 17
The bill provides the largest increase ever for Pell Grants, streamlines the student loan program, and provides a substantial pool of grant money targeted for community colleges to further President Obama’s American Graduation Initiative. (9/15/2009)
Key findings confirm that Higher education pays dividends to both individuals and society at large. Individuals continue to benefit “through higher salaries, better health, and less vulnerability to unemployment.” (9/15/2009)
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EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEA's 28th Annual Higher Education ConferenceMarch 26 - 28, 2010
