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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 >