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Web page for the legislatively mandated College Graduation Task Force for the Institutes of Higher Learning in Mississippi.

Report in preparation for legislative session with recommendations for action. Report includes recommendations on developmental education.

Washington Post story on Gov. McDonnell's legislative agenda to increase college completion

Senate Higher education Committee members

Examines enrollment policies and practices at California community colleges, and makes recommendations for improvement. Looks at time-to-degree. (California Legislative Analyst Office, January 2011)

A proposal would cut off access to California community college students who linger too long. A state legislative report recommended giving first-time students a higher priority for class registration, capping the number of taxpayer-subsidized units that students can take and limiting the number of times students can repeat certain courses on the state's dime - moves that could save an estimated $235 million. (California Watch, 01/24/11)

Study details ways that private institutions can relieve some of the enrollment burden on California's public, postsecondary education systems. Eight recommendations challenge state legislators to initiate targeted incentive funding for high demand majors, increasing enrollment and participating in articulation agreements.

Press release on and summary of Virginia governor's Top Jobs act that aims to link higher education, degree attainment and workforce development.

Background on Minnesota higher education committee members.