Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. HOUSE House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) announced that House and Senate Leadership have decided not to move forward with fiscal year (FY) 2017 Appropriations bills in calendar year 2016 and […]
HOUSTON (Nov. 2, 2016) – Lone Star College received 16 District 4 Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) organization during its recent conference. The NCMPR District 4 Medallion Awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and communication at community and technical colleges. “An important part of helping our students succeed […]
HOUSTON (Nov. 16, 2016) – Lone Star College and Sam Houston State University have formed a partnership to create program to program agreements which will make it easier for students transferring between the two institutions. “Sam Houston State University is one of our closest partners,” said Dr. Stephen C. Head, LSC chancellor. “This agreement provides […]
Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. HOUSE and SENATE Republicans maintained control of the House with at least 238 seats as well as control of the Senate with at least 51 seats. ADMINISTRATION Republican nominee Donald Trump was elected […]
By Dr. Joe May When Congress enacted the Post-9/11 GI Bill in 2009, its purpose was to grant greater benefits to student veterans and, to a large extent, that goal has been achieved. These expanded GI Bill benefits allow veterans to more adequately cover the cost of a college education by providing them with up […]
A quick look back at the news from last week. Compiled by Penn Hill Group. HOUSE and SENATE The House and Senate will be in recess until the week of November 14. House Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) and 123 other House Democrats sent a letter to the House and […]
A quick look back at the news from last week. Compiled by Penn Hill Group. HOUSE and SENATE The House and Senate will be in recess until the week of November 14. ADMINISTRATION ED released the text of its final Borrower Defense rule as well as its final Teacher Preparation rule. Both rules are expected […]
