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Chairman Owens to Hold Hearing on Innovation in Postsecondary Education — Tomorrow at 10:15A.M.

Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled “Postsecondary Innovation: Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.
 
“In today’s world, the avenues in which students can access a high-quality education are boundless and rapidly changing. Postsecondary institutions must find ways to keep up with the times,” said Chair Owens. “That means finding innovative solutions to lower tuition costs, increase completion rates, and better prepare students for careers available now and in the future. This hearing will provide us with important insight on the steps postsecondary institutions are taking to keep students at the forefront of education.”
 
What:
Subcommittee hearing titled “Postsecondary Innovation: Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities”
 
When:
10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023
 
Where:
2175 Rayburn House Office Building

Witnesses:

  • Dr. Tim Renick, Executive Director, National Institute for Student Success, Georgia State University 
  • Mr. Keith Shoates, Chief Operating Officer, Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) 
  • Ms. Lanae Erickson, Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education and Politics, Third Way
  • Dr. Lori Carrell, Chancellor, University of Minnesota Rochester and Co-Director, College-in-3 Initiative 

Press:
The meeting is open to the press and will be live-streamed on the Committee's YouTube page.

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