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The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), with 14 universities and more than 112,500 students, is the largest higher education provider in Pennsylvania. PASSHE’s mission is to increase the intellectual wealth of the Commonwealth, to prepare students at all levels for personal and professional success in their lives, and to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural development of Pennsylvania’s communities, the Commonwealth, and the nation.

PASSHE is led by a 20-member Board of Governors that sets broad policy and direction for the System and the universities. PASSHE’s Executive Offices provide advice and support to the Board of Governors, and leadership to our universities as we work to harness the power of public higher education for the benefit and prosperity of all in the Commonwealth.

What's Happening at PASSHE

Board of Governors approves changes in teacher education programs

The Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has approved changes to teacher education programs offered at 11 of the 14 PASSHE universities. The changes were made to comply with new guidelines developed by the state Department of Education to enhance the training of early childhood, elementary and middle school teachers.

PASSHE universities raised $52 million in private funds in 2007-08

The 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities raised nearly $10 million more last year than they did a year earlier, bringing in a combined $52 million from private sources, including alumni and parents of current students.

PASSHE announces new cost-saving measures

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor John C. Cavanaugh today announced 128 positions at the 14 PASSHE universities and in the Office of the Chancellor will not be filled during the current fiscal year. The salaries of all non-union employees also will be frozen for at least six months.

New president selected for West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Greg R. Weisenstein, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of North Dakota, has been selected to serve as the next president of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) Board of Governors made the selection today at the conclusion of a national search. Dr. Weisenstein will replace Dr. Madeleine Wing Adler, who served as the university’s president for nearly 16 years before retiring in June. Dr. Linda Lamwers has served as interim president since July.

 

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State universities revise teacher education

Revisions to teacher education programs offered at 11 of Pennsylvania's 14  state-owned universities were approved today by the governing board of the  State System of Higher Education.  The move is intended to keep those campuses in step with new state  Department of Education guidelines to improve the training of early of early childhood, elementary and middle school teachers, State System officials said.

Pa. university system raises parking fine limits

Tickets for parking illegally, speeding and other moving violations on the campuses of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities could become more costly under a new policy adopted Thursday by the system's governing board.

Cal U. gets OK for $54M project

The State System of Higher Education approved a $54 million convocation center for California University Thursday. The board of governors approved the project, part of the university's master plan since 1992, at its meeting in Harrisburg. The university trustees approved the project in October, the ratification needed before the state vote.

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What's Happening at PASSHE

PASSHE announces new cost-saving measures

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor John C. Cavanaugh today announced 128 positions at the 14 PASSHE universities and in the Office of the Chancellor will not be filled during the current fiscal year. The salaries of all non-union employees also will be frozen for at least six months.

The steps are being taken in response to worsening economic conditions facing the Commonwealth, and to help ensure PASSHE’s 2008-09 budget remains balanced during these difficult fis... to read more

PASSHE universities raised $52 million in private funds in 2007-08

The 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities raised nearly $10 million more last year than they did a year earlier, bringing in a combined $52 million from private sources, including alumni and parents of current students.

PASSHE alumni continued to be the schools’ biggest supporters, donating more than $18.3 million to their alma maters last year, about one-third of the total contributed by private individuals, corporations, foundations and other or... to read more

Board of Governors approves changes in teacher education programs

The Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has approved changes to teacher education programs offered at 11 of the 14 PASSHE universities.

The changes were made to comply with new guidelines developed by the state Department of Education to enhance the training of early childhood, elementary and middle school teachers. The guidelines establish separate certifications for pre-K through fourth grade and grades 4 through 8; and require all special educati... to read more

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