Advocacy
It's important to stay connected with your Nebraska state senator about issues of higher education policy. Links will be added here as issues come up in the legislature.
The Education Committee of the State Legislature is responsible for all levels of education, from primary to post-secondary. The current members are listed on the Education Committee section of the State Legislature website.
LB 1001: proposal to repeal in state tuition for undocumented students
Submitted by kelen on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 23:32LB 1001, would repeal the provisions passed in 2006 that allow students who graduate from Nebraska high schools to pay in-state tuition at universities in Nebraska, regardless of their citizenship or residency status.
Contact Your NU Regent about Stem Cell Research
Submitted by kelen on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 17:18Regents Clare, Ferlic, Hawks, and Phares are attempting to limit stem cell research at the University of Nebraska. You can speak out against attempts to restrict scientific inquiry and academic freedom by contacting your elected regent.
New Oregon Law Gives Part-Time Faculty Access to Benefits
Submitted by kelen on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 23:16In June 2009, Oregon passed legislation requiring transparency about the use of part-time faculty, and giving part-time faculty at public institutions access to health coverage.
State Funding for Higher Education Continues to Fall in NE
Submitted by kelen on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 10:53In the 1980s, Nebraska's public universities received just over 20% of the state's annual budget. Today they receive under 15%. Tell your senator that post-secondary education is a public good!