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> continued from page 3 ulty Recruitment, both sponsored by Senator Bill Galvano( R-Bradenton) today passed the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education.
“ The legislation makes it clear that schools are only evaluated on the graduation rates of our traditional, full-time, first-time-in-college students.”
“ As these key bills continue to move through our committee process, I am encouraged by the feedback from and focus on our college and university students,” said President Negron.“ The opportunity to hear from students and learn about the challenges they face as they work to complete their degrees is extremely valuable. Like many students today, I worked throughout college and law school, and I understand the challenge of working and balancing difficult coursework. I am confident this package of policy enhancements will help more students graduate on-time, while maintaining the flexibility some students need as they balance their studies with family and work obligations.”
“ This legislation prioritizes ontime graduation as a goal for our system of higher education, while still recognizing that, for a variety of reasons, not all students will be able to complete their programs within the traditional timetable,” said Senator Galvano.“ The legislation makes it clear that schools are only evaluated on the graduation rates of our traditional, fulltime, first-time-in-college students. No student is penalized in any way by this policy. In fact, this pro-student legislation removes institutional barriers and helps to ease financial insecurities that lead students to delay graduation.” continued on page 5 >