What They're Saying About Higher Education
Feb 9, 2015 12:00 AM
2015-02-09T00:00:00
What They’re Saying: Higher Education
“The provisions that would encourage more high-school students to earn free college credit while still in high school, if enacted, would be groundbreaking public policy. It would allow high school students and their families to be able to save thousands of dollars on college costs and also help speed students’ time to achieving a degree.”
Ohio Association of Community Colleges, Jack Hershey, President and CEO
"I want to express my appreciation to Governor Kasich for identifying ways to support higher education while also asking Ohio’s public universities to find ways to contain costs. His recommendations to invest additional funding in higher education and to cap tuition increases at 2 percent in 2016 and 0 percent in 2017 seem reasonable and are appreciated. In addition, his innovative idea to support students who take jobs in high-demand fields in Ohio will simultaneously help students reduce debt, enhance employment in high-demand areas and keep college graduates in Ohio, which makes it a win-win-win. I also appreciate Governor Kasich’s willingness to listen to the input of Ohio’s university presidents and his engagement with the University of Cincinnati."
University of Cincinnati , President Santa Ono
“Governor Kasich’s continued leadership in higher education is good news for students and for jobs. Greater access and creative financial assistance will benefit students, their families and Ohio’s work force for years to come. This plan would make it easier for high school students to get a jump-start on college and improve access to state financial aid programs such as Ohio College Opportunity Grants and Choose Ohio First scholarships.
“The governor and I share the goal of ensuring that college remains both affordable and accessible for our students. We have demonstrated that commitment by providing record levels of institutional aid and controlling costs with the help of innovative funding strategies. We’re grateful that Governor Kasich has once again made higher education a key priority for the state. We look forward to continuing to work together as we explore the most efficient and effective ways to achieve our mutual goals.”
The Ohio State University, President Michael V. Drake