How to fund higher education?
William Dowd Staff Reporter
Issue date: 3/26/09 Section: News
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The luncheon offered those in attendance an opportunity to mix and mingle with local, state and federal politicians or aides representing legislatures who couldn't attend.
After the small luncheon, the group made its way over to PUB Room 2 for a discussion on the current status of higher education.
Dr. Stanley Berard of the political science department acted as the spokesperson of APSCUF during the forum giving remarks to kick off the event.
After thanking everyone for coming, he then handed over the podium to LHU President Keith Miller for opening remarks.
Miller mentioned 2008 was very different from 2007 due to the current economic crisis.
"Events like this give us the opportunity to talk about pressing issues involving the status of higher education," said Miller.
The event did indeed promote dialog; however, at times straying away from the purpose of the forum.
"Harrisburg is like a deer in head lights," said John Wozniak, senator for Pennsylvania's 35th senatorial district, implying that the state government is trying to make headway on the current $2.3 billion deficit the Keystone State has acquired, and with this deficit comes challenges that have never been faced before.
"We will face these challenges head-on," said Wozniak who stood at the podium with graphs and statistics to guide his speech on the proposed higher education budget for next year.
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell is cutting line items, downsizing spending in certain areas, and completely depleting programs across the board in his proposed budget; however, he is also throwing money at education, because the state considers it to be a capital investment.
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