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Serious questions remain over ACHE funding methodology for colleges and universities

Strident dissension erupted during the 2019 Legislative Session when it was discovered that a new methodology adopted by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) led to Auburn University being short-changed in the budgeting process. ACHE Executive Director Dr. Jim Purcell who holds a doctorate from the University of Alabama tried to explain away why … Continued
September 12, 2019

Ivey appoints Stanley Nelson, Rep. Rod Scott to Alabama Commission on Higher Education

Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed two new members to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, it was announced Wednesday.  Stanley Nelson of Anniston and Rep. Rod Scott, D-Fairfield, will both serve as at-large board members, according to a press release by the commission Wednesday.  “Commissioners Nelson and Scott hold strong credentials in public service and … Continued
August 22, 2019

Commission on Higher Education focuses on making college more affordable

At the quarterly meeting for the Alabama Commission on Higher Education on Friday, Commission members focused on easing the path to college for more students by making higher education more affordable. “Student success is crucial in continuing Alabama’s economic momentum,” said Commission Executive Director Jim Purcell. Next year’s education budget, the largest in state history, … Continued
June 10, 2019

Ed Sanders elected chair of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education

Jasper attorney Charles Edward “Ed” Sanders, Jr. has been elected chair of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE). Sanders was appointed to the Commission in 2012, by then Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey (R). Alabama is beginning a new quadrennial with many new lawmakers and changes on education committees in the House and Senate. “I … Continued
December 13, 2018

DeMarco Prefiles Legislation Requiring State to Disclose Landholdings and Facilities

Staff Report From the office of Rep. Paul DeMarco MONTGOMERY – In a continuing effort to bring unprecedented transparency and accountability to government, Rep. Paul DeMarco (R – Homewood) on Wednesday announced he has pre-filed legislation requiring the state to maintain a database disclosing all landholdings and property it owns or leases. “This legislation will … Continued
October 31, 2012