This afternoon the House Higher Education Committee held the first work session on the recommendations put forth by the Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education.

In December, the Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education announced recommendations to improve accountability and performance of the state’s colleges and universities, and consider whether changes should be made in the way the state governs its higher education system

The Committee heard from several panels that included a mix of task force members, staff to the Governor, and representatives from industry. Members of the Committee engaged the panels in a dialogue regarding process, outcomes, and the committment of business to ensure the recommendations are successful.