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1.                      Berman, D. (2007, May 25). MBA programs on the rise in Maryland, across the nation. Daily Record.

 

 

 

 

Del. Charles Barkley ‘72

Del. Pamela G. Beidle ‘94

Del. John L. Bohanan ‘81

Del. Ann Marie Doory ‘76

Del. Jolene Ivey ‘82

Del. Susan Krebs ‘81

Del. Warren Miller ‘87

Del. Karen Montgomery ‘57

Del. B. Daniel Riley ‘78

Del. Tanya Thornton Shewell ‘70

Sen. Kathy Klausmeier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


In This Issue

•Legislative Wrap Up from President Caret 

•Alumni Legislators

 •Current Bills in Legislation Regarding Higher Education 

•New in the News  •Tiger Tracks  •TAP Resources 

 

   

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Text Box: Legislative Wrap Up from Towson University President Robert L. Caret Dear Towson University Alumni, Friends and Advocates: Each year, through the TAP newsletter and advocacy program the TU Alumni Association seeks to engage alumni and friends in the issues being addressed in Annapolis. This year there were many bills that involved higher education, and your support was important to Towson University. As a state institution the operating and capital budgets are paramount. This 425th General Assembly session has proved to be similar to previous years, with the majority of the work revolving around the fiscal difficulties facing the State and Nation. Throughout this session, and the special session in November, the Governor and General Assembly have made education and higher education in particular, a priority. On Saturday, April 5th, the General Assembly passed a budget that will increase overall higher education funding by 9%. With the assistance of the one-time funds placed in the Higher Education Investment Fund (HEIF), the cut to the University System of Maryland was minimized to $6.8 million. Barring any additional reductions to the USM budget Chancellor Brit Kirwan is prepared to recommend to the Board of Regents that we hold in-state undergraduate tuitions frozen for the third straight year. Further good news for USM and Towson was restoration of potential cuts to the USM Hagerstown Center. The restored funds allow Towson’s nursing program to continue to thrive in western Maryland. The State’s Capital Budget includes over $200 million for USM higher education projects in FY2009 and $1.2 billion in capital construction investment over the next five years. Towson received approval for $18.3 million for Campus-wide Site, Safety and Circulation, Phase One project, and $9.3 million for the College of Liberal Arts project for equipment purchase for the first phase and design funds for phase 2. Construction on campus is a key element of the Towson University 2010: Mapping the Future, our strategic plan, and the funding keeps us moving forward. We appreciate the support of the Governor, General Assembly and USM Board of Regents that enables us to continue to serve the State as the “designated growth institution.” In return for their confidence, we are proud to graduate over 4,500 students each year who are prepared with skills necessary to enter the workforce. To view progress on all of Towson’s capital construction projects please go to: http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/facilities/archengconst/campusconstruction/AECCurrentProjects2_000.asp. As our legislators return to their districts, we thank you for your advocacy and them for their efforts on behalf of higher education. Let your legislators know of your interest and appreciation of their work in Annapolis. Connect with them at community and at local events and tell them about your connection to Towson University. Also, spring is a wonderful time to re-connect with Towson, visit the campus and attend an arts, athletics or alumni event. Thank you for your interest in and advocacy for Towson University. Please continue to assist us in telling the Towson story. Cordially,  Robert L. Caret President Towson University



New In The News

Maryland tuition freeze may stay in place—WBALTV.com

State budget approved—Baltimore Sun

BRAC funding goes to Meade roads, AACC—The Capital

Amid budget struggle, O’Malley ups ‘core’ spending request—Baltimore Sun

Assembly wrapping up budget work—Baltimore Sun

Students & Debt: Marylanders back campus credit card marketing reforms—delmarvanow.com

College students lament room, board fee increases—Examiner

TU debaters take national championship—Baltimore Sun

Debaters break with tradition to win national title—Examiner

As USMH center grows, funding solution needed—The Herald Mail Online

Nurturing minds, a community—The Towerlight

McDaniel College joins schools in growing green movement