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* We shouldn’t be so excited about stuff like this, but we live in Illinois, where higher education has been hit with funding cuts since Rod Blagojevich was governor and then everything was made worse by the impasse…
Representatives of the Illinois Community College Board told a Senate appropriations committee Thursday they were looking forward to a period of stability in higher education after weathering several years of state government dysfunction.
“I’m excited to come before you and not be talking about drastic budget cuts,” ICCB Executive Director Brian Durham told the committee, noting that community colleges have “continued a rich history of student success” despite “the challenges and uncertainty of a prolonged budget impasse, and declining state support.”
The ICCB’s total request is level with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal, which includes approximately $388.5 million from all funds. The total general revenue fund expenditures of $334 million represent an approximate 5 percent increase from a year ago for the community college system, which serves more than 675,000 students at 48 institutions.
Durham touted the governor’s proposal for adding $13.9 million into the system for community college operating grants and adult education programs.
“The governor’s investment in community colleges recognizes that we are the largest provider of public workforce training in the state,” Durham said.
Discuss.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 8, 19 @ 10:11 am
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An investment in Higher Ed is key to reducing outmigration and encouraging businesses to locate and expand in Illinois. We still need a new Board of Higher Ed and ICCB and they need to work together on a vision for Higher Ed in the state.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Apr 8, 19 @ 10:15 am
“we shouldn’t be sop excited..”
The thing about banging your head against the wall is it feels good when you stop.
Comment by What's in a name? Monday, Apr 8, 19 @ 10:19 am
Trashing community colleges was high on the list of Rauner’s malignant actions. It’s going to be a long slog to build them up where they need to be to provide lifelong vocational learning.
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 8, 19 @ 10:21 am
I wonder why a budget request does not reflect the the formula in statute on community college funding.
Comment by My New Handle Monday, Apr 8, 19 @ 10:29 am
Trashing community colleges was high on the list of Rauner’s malignant actions
Word I’m not challenging you I’m just confused because Lewis and Clark Community College where I am seems to be thriving.
1) Is the damage hidden?
2) Or has the “trashing” happened in a way I’m not understanding.
This is a learner question
Comment by Honeybear Monday, Apr 8, 19 @ 12:58 pm
Honeybear, I can’t speak to Lewis and Clark, but the damage to the system was real. John A. Logan, for example, rif’ed 55 faculty and staff in 2016. While that is the largest number, most other CC’s also lost faculty and staff due to the impasse.
Comment by G'Kar Monday, Apr 8, 19 @ 2:52 pm
Thanks G’Kar, I had no idea. I’ve got 3-4 friends who teach and L&C and I haven’t seen any problems on their facebook feeds. I’m just wondering.
Comment by Honeybear Monday, Apr 8, 19 @ 3:00 pm