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 also want to ensure that the long arm of federal regulations do not hinder innovative local solutions.

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'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.

the goal of almost every student I've ever met is to find a job--and they believe their chances of one day landing that job are improved by earning a college degree.

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

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

It is no secret our current education system is failing.

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

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 learn about the polices that may be standing in the way of job creation, right here in Utica.