Higher educational institutions; joint subcommittee to study ways to increase bachelor's degrees. (HJ120)

Introduced By

Del. Clay Athey (R-Front Royal)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Study; establishes a joint subcommittee to study ways to increase the number of bachelor's degrees awarded annually by public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth; report.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study ways to increase the number of bachelors degrees awarded annually by public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) identify the economic impact of a more educated population on the Commonwealth; (ii) identify any capacity issues confronting the public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth; (iii) examine ways to attract nontraditional student populations to pursue higher education degrees and enroll in bachelor's degree programs; (iv) consider expansion of dual enrollment programs at community colleges or distance learning programs to increase capacity in bachelor's degree programs; (v) make recommendations regarding how Virginia public institutions of higher education can increase the number of bachelor's degrees awarded annually by 10,000 over the next 10 years; and (vi) explore such other issues as it deems appropriate. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/13/2010Committee
01/13/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102163D
01/13/2010Referred to Committee on Rules
01/18/2010Assigned Rules sub: #3 Studies
01/28/2010Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/16/2010Left in Rules