John Kline

I'm not trying to turn all colleges and universities into trade schools, let me be clear about that, but I do think that we're missing the connection in many cases between students graduating and what we need in the workplace.

We can't continue to chase that every increasing tuition and fees cost with more and more federal dollars that we don't have.

I think you can have some confidence that the Pell program will be there, not so much confidence that it's going to keep going like it has been going.

We are, frankly, on an unsustainable path right now, where we're borrowing 42 cents on every dollar that we spend.

Pell Grants have had pretty strong bipartisan support for years and years.

Chairman Kline and Congressman Hanna, it is my great honor to provide testimony on behalf of the trustees...

I think your quote was, Mr. Picente, your quote was neither easy nor quick.

Understanding the challenges and opportunities facing local communities is critical to ensuring Washington does not stand in the way of growth and prosperity.

As we work to foster a growing economy, hearing directly from folks who see challenges and opportunities in our schools and workplaces will help us make sure Washington does not block the road to growth and prosperity.

It has become even more important to ensure young adults have the tools necessary to stand out in this competitive job market.

These are tough times, and despite recent improvements in the national unemployment rate, our economic recovery remains uncertain.

As we work to foster our growing economy, hearing directly from folks who see challenges and opportunities in our schools and workplaces will help us make sure Washington does not block the road to growth and prosperity.

I implore this committee to judge the merits of community and private two year colleges.

I applaud both of you gentleman for taking the lead in seeking to slow down the rush to regulate in this area.

I think we all agree that the path to a stronger and more competitive workforce is rooted in access to postsecondary education.

We want to hear your thoughts on encouraging academic success in our classrooms.

It is no secret our current education system is failing.

We want to learn about the policies that may be standing in the way of job creation right here in Wilkes-Barre.

Our job is to provide a quality education while adhering to the rules.

The time has come to put aside different treatment of postsecondary institutions based on tax status and to work together to protect students.

The proposed GE rule is so bad, however, in our estimation, for our students and our country that we have no alternative but to ask the legislative branch to stop it being implemented.

We appreciate the overwhelming, bipartisan vote in the House to push the pause button on this regulation.

I fully expect to be engaged in examining this gainful employment regulation further.

The Higher Education Act states that in order to receive Title Four funding, programs at proprietary colleges must prepare students for 'gainful employment in a recognized occupation.'

We cannot meet this goal by launching an assault against an entire sector of higher education.