On March 13, the Coordinating Commission reviewed and approved the 2026 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report, which inc
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LB306, which was passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor on June 4,
See the February 21, 2025, agenda and related material for additional information.
2024
The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education will hold consecutive public hearings on Thursday, September 19, 2024, com
Per Nebraska Revised Statute 85-3102, on July 1, 2024, administration of the Excellence in Teaching Act transitions f
Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education announces the launch of the Door to College Scholarship Program, with applications accepted beginning May 1, 2024, for the 2024-25 aca
The Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program, which provides grants to teachers enrolled in graduate course work necessary to teach dual credit courses in high school or to teachers
On March 15, the Coordinating Commission reviewed and approved the 2024 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report, which includes a wide variety
Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Dr. LeDonna Griffin to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education in an at-large position. Dr.
2023
Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Dannika Nelson to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education in an at-large position. Nelson is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Wi
Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Tamara Weber to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education representing District 5, which encompasses southeast Nebraska except for Lancaster County.
The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education elected Dr. Paul Von Behren its new chair at its May 19 meeting at Central Community College in Grand Island.
On March 10, the Coordinating Commission reviewed and approved the 2023 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report, which inc
2022
Students applying for financial aid for the 2023-24 school year may begin filing their Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) on October 1, 2022. You'll find the FAFSA form
Originally titled “Delivering Courses Beyond Campus Walls,” the Dual Credit for High School Students report described
The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education will hold consecutive public hearings on Monday, August 29, 2022, commencing at 9:00 a.m. CDT in the conference room of its office at 140 N.
At its May 20, 2022, meeting at Wayne State College, the Coordinating Commission officially adopted a goal that 70% of Nebraskans aged 25 to 34 will have a degree, certificate, diploma, or oth
On March 10, the Coordinating Commission reviewed and approved the 2022 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report, which includes a wide variety
Governor Pete Ricketts has appointed Dr. Dennis Headrick to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education representing District 1, which encompasses all of Lancaster County. Dr.
2021
Fall 2021 enrollment trends at Nebraska’s public and independent colleges and universities were substantially better than enrollment trends nationwide.
This new report, drawn from 2019 data reported by each Nebraska postsecondary institution to the federal Integrated Po
Students applying for financial aid for the 2022-23 school year may begin filing their Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) on October 1, 2021. You'll find the FAFSA form
The Coordinating Commission offers its deep condolences to the family of Dr. John Bernthal. Dr.
The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education elected Gwenn Aspen its new chair at its May 20 meeting at Peru State College.
The Nebraska Legislature adopted Legislative Resolution 114 today to recognize all teachers in Nebraska, including ea
On March 11, the Coordinating Commission reviewed and approved the 2021 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report, which includes a wide variety of c
Beginning January 16, 2021, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to allow students wh
Governor Pete Ricketts has appointed two new members to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. Gene Kelly of Papillion will represent District 4. Mr.
2020
The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education reviewed annual reports on the Nebraska Opportunity Gran
Overall fall 2020 enrollments in Nebraska colleges and universities held mostly steady, with a slight decrease in undergraduate enrollment and a slight increase in graduate enrollments, though chan
The 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) launched on October 1. New and returning stu
The Coordinating Commission approved the 2020 Tuition, Fees, and College Affordability Report at its September 10, 2020, m
Today, the University of Nebraska, the Nebraska State College System, and Nebraska’s community colleges announced that they will honor all existing transfer credit articulation for spring 2020 Adva
The Census Bureau has recently adjusted its operations to make sure that college students are counted appropriately.
On March 12, the Coordinating Commission reviewed and approved the 2020 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report, which inc
The January 23rd Commission meeting that was cancelled due to poor weather has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 5th, at 8:30 a.m.
Due to the potential hazardous driving conditions, the Commission's January 23 meeting has been canceled but will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
2019
The Coordinating Commission’s fourth annual Measuring Accomplishments report indicates that Ne
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has released the application for Nebraska postsecondary institutions that wish to be designated as “Vet
Gov. Pete Ricketts has appointed two new commissioner to serve on the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education named Dr. Deborah A. Frison as its new chair at its May 30 meeting in North Platte.
On May 1st Governor Ricketts signed LB 180, allowing eligible credit programs to be offered through
The Coordinating Commission recently published the 2019 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report, which provides comparative statistics to moni
New reports on the Access College Early Scholarship, the Nebraska Opportunity Grant, and
2018
The Coordinating Commission, at its December 6, 2018, meeting, reviewed its third annual report on how well Nebraska and its public postsecondary institutions are meeting the goals laid out in
The Coordinating Commission approved the 2018 Tuition, Fees, and College Affordability Report at its September 11, 2018, meeting.&nb
The Coordinating Commission recently published the 2018 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report, which provides comparative statistics to monitor a
New reports on the Access College Early Scholarship and the Nebras
2017
The Coordinating Commission, at its December 1, 2017, meeting, reviewed a new report on how well Nebraska and its public postsecondary institutions are meeting the goals laid out in the Commission’
Gov. Pete Ricketts has appointed a new commissioner to serve on the board of the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. Dr.
The Coordinating Commission approved a building project at Central Community College’s Hastings campus that will help meet the growing demands of area employers for skilled manufacturing and welding employees.
The Coordinating Commission recently presented to a legislative task force a list of potential state policies to encourage postsecondary attainment and workforce development in Nebraska.
Coordinating Commission Executive Director Mike Baumgartner will participate in a panel discussion with other education experts this Friday at the 2017 National Forum on Education Policy.
The Coordinating Commission's governing board has named W. Scott Wilson of Plattsmouth as its new chair. His fellow commissioners voted unanimously for Wilson at the commission's June 15 meeting.
Nebraska colleges and universities conferred nearly 19 percent more degrees, diplomas and certificates in 2016 than they did in 2006, while STEM fields account for an increasing share of majors for Nebraska graduates. Those findings and others are included in a new report, A Factual Look at Higher Education in Nebraska: Degrees and Other Awards, released by the Coordinating Commission this week.
A new law championed by State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln will provide greater financial protection for Nebraska students who attend a for-profit institution that closes.
An Omaha state senator has put forward a legislative resolution that calls for a study of dual enrollment in Nebraska.
The Coordinating Commission has released the latest in a series of one-page fact sheets on issues and topics relevant to Nebraska higher education. The new one-pager focuses on the state's adult learners - those students who are age 25 or older.
The Coordinating Commission recently published the March 2017 issue of Commission Update, a newsletter-style publication focusing on the Commission's recent activity.
The Coordinating Commission produces a series of one-page fact sheets that offer an overview of various programs, topics and issues relevant to Nebraska higher education.
Coordinating Commission Executive Director Mike Baumgartner recently testified in favor of a bill in the Legislature that would help protect Nebraska college students who attend a for-profit institution that goes out of business
The Coordinating Commission will meet in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 8:30 a.m. This is a makeup date for the Commission's meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan.
2016
The Coordinating Commission has created its latest interactive data dashboard, one that summarizes enrollments at Nebraska's colleges and universities.
The Coordinating Commission recently published the October 2016 issue of its newsletter, Commission Update.
Gov. Pete Ricketts has appointed a new commissioner to serve on the board of the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is ready to receive transcript requests for students who attended Wright Career College's Omaha location. Wright alerted the U.S.
The Coordinating Commission has issued a request for proposals for the 2016-17 Improving Teacher Quality (ITQ) state grants.
Community colleges can now offer financial assistance through the Community College Gap Assistance Program.
The Coordinating Commission has elected Carol Zink of Lincoln to a second one-year term as chair.
The Coordinating Commission recently published the latest issue of its newsletter, Commission Update.
Wright Career College alerted the U.S. Department of Education that the school will no longer offer instruction at any of its five campuses, including its Omaha location.fact sheet
The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education is currently undertaking a review of Nebraska’s Comprehensive Statewide Plan for Postsecondary Education and seeking input on proposed revisions. The Commission began the review with chapter one, which assesses the postsecondary educational needs of the state, states the shared values and beliefs underlying the plan, and lays out major statewide goals.
The Coordinating Commission recently published the 2016 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report, which provides comparative statistics to monitor and evaluate progress toward achieving three priorities for Nebraska's postsecondary education system.
Twenty-two Nebraska colleges and universities have joined a national reciprocity agreement that streamlines the process for institutions to offer distance learning courses to out-of-state students. CCPE is leading the state's efforts as part of this agreement.
Coordinating Commission Executive Director Mike Baumgartner recently testified in favor of a bill that would require colleges and universities to provide students with detailed annual information regarding their student loan debt.
The Coordinating Commission has published the latest issue of its newsletter, Commission Update<
The Coordinating Commission is leading an effort in Nebraska to encourage more high school students to apply for federal financial aid to attend college.
2015
The Coordinating Commission on Dec. 3 paid tribute to Eric Seacrest of North Platte, who is stepping down from his role as a Commissioner after nearly 30 years of service.
The Coordinating Commission's financial aid officer, J. Ritchie Morrow, was part of a contingent of federal aid administrators from across the country who visited the White House on Oct. 21
The Coordinating Commission's executive director, Dr. Mike Baumgartner, testified before the Legislature's Education Committee on Sept. 10 at a hearing about college affordability.
The committee's chair, Sen. Kate Sullivan, asked Dr. Baumgartner to testify first and offer an overview of the issue in Nebraska, as well as make recommendations for ways to make college more affordable for Nebraska students.
The Coordinating Commission has created an interactive dashboard that provides estimates of college-going rates for each of Nebraska's public high schools from 2007 through 2014.
The Coordinating Commission has elected Carol Zink of Lincoln as its new chair, while W. Scott Wilson of Papillion was named vice chair. Both will serve a one-year term that began July 1.
The Coordinating Commission will meet this Thursday, June 25, at Chadron State College.
The Coordinating Commission is leading Nebraska’s efforts in a 13-state initiative to help military service members, veterans, and their families overcome barriers to earning postsecondary credentials and entering the workforce.
CCPE Commissioner Dr. Deborah Frison of Omaha has been selected to fill a newly created leadership position at the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE).
The Coordinating Commission recently produced a series of fliers that offer an overview of the need-based financial aid programs the Commission a
The Coordinating Commission recently voted to fund five projects through a U.S.
2014
The Coordinating Commission recently approved its 2015 meeting calendar, which includes visits to Chadron State College, Central Community College and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
The Coordinating Commission at its Oct.
Gov. Dave Heineman has appointed John Bernthal, a retired professor and department chair at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to fill the 1st District vacancy for the Coordinating Commission.
Nebraska has been approved for participation in a national reciprocity agreement that will streamline the process for institutions to offer distance learning courses to out-of-state students.
Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education has hired Dr. Michael Baumgartner as its next Executive Director.
The Commission recently approved the latest of many reports it issues, Nebraska Postsecondary Enrollment, Tuition & Fees, and Financial Aid: 2013 Supplemental Data Report. This r
The Nebraska Legislature adjourned April 17 after debating and passing numerous higher-education bills.
The Coordinating Commission has formally begun its search process for a new executive director. The Commission is filling the vacancy left by Dr.
The Coordinating Commission recently voted to fund four projects through a U.S.
The Coordinating Commission offered testimony on 10 higher-education-related bills currently being considered by the State Legislature.
The Coordinating Commission recently elected Colleen Adam of Hastings as its new chair and Carol Zink of Lincoln as its vice chair for the upcoming year.
Gov. Dave Heineman has appointed two new commissioners to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
2013
Due to inclement weather in parts of the state, the Coordinating Commission has cancelled its work session scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Lincoln.
The Coordinating Commission recently welcomed two new employees to its research staff.
The Coordinating Commission's Ritchie Morrow recently met with White House officials in Washington, D.C., to discuss a variety of student financial aid issues, including those that may result from
Coordinating Commission Vice Chair Riko Bishop of Lincoln has been appointed to the Nebraska Court of Appeals, 1st District.
Marshall Hill has resigned as executive director of Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
The Coordinating Commission has received an application from Kaplan University-Omaha to offer a new degree program in Nebraska.
Coordinating Commission Executive Director Marshall Hill has played a prominent role in a select national group responsible for plans that will streamline regulations and allow universities and col
The Coordinating Commission has received applications from Bryan College of Health Sciences and the University of South Dakota to offer new degree programs and courses in Nebraska.
The Coordinating Commission has offered testimony on 15 higher-education-related bills being considered this session of the state legislature. Executive Director Marshall A.
The Nebraska Unicameral has been in session since the first week of January. Since then, senators have introduced more than 20 bills that would directly impact higher-education in Nebraska.
The Coordinating Commission at its Jan. 24 meeting voted to fund through a federal grant program four projects designed to improve teachers' content knowledge and professional skills.
2012
Ben Civic has joined the Coordinating Commission as its new director of the College Access Challenge Grant.
The Coordinating Commission recently submitted to the Governor and Legislature its postsecondary operating budget and capital construction recommendations for the 2013-15 biennium.
The Coordinating Commission recently released Section C of its annual Factual Look at Higher Education in Nebraska.
The Coordinating Commission in 2011-12 awarded more than $780,000 in scholarships to low-income Nebraska high school students through the Access College Early (ACE) scholarship program.
Applying for the Access College Early (ACE) scholarship is now even easier.
The Coordinating Commission typically saves Nebraska taxpayers millions of dollars a year by reviewing capital construction projects at the state's public postsecondary institutions.
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has appointed a new commissioner, Dr. Deborah A. Frison, to the state's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE).
The Coordinating Commission awarded nearly $15 million to more than 15,000 needy college students last year as part of the Nebraska Opportunity Grant program.
The Coordinating Commission is now accepting applications for the 2012 ACE Plus Scholarship Program.
The Coordinating Commission recently honored longtime Commissioner Dr. Dick C.E. Davis of Omaha, who served on the Commission since its inception, in 1991, until January 2012.
Coordinating Commission Executive Director Marshall Hill recently testified on numerous bills under consideration by the Legislature.
2011
The Coordinating Commission at its Dec. 8 meeting approved the LB Dual Enrollment and Career Academy Study.
The Coordinating Commission at its Dec. 8 meeting will vote on adopting the LB 637 Dual Enrollment and Career Academy Report, produced by Commission staff.
The Coordinating Commission this Wednesday will hold the last scheduled meeting of the advisory committee it formed to gather input on a study of dual enrollment and career academies in Nebraska.
The Coordinating Commission's dual enrollment/career academy advisory committee will hold its second meeting this Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln.
The Coordinating Commission distributed more than $220,000 in scholarship funds to more than 300 college students as part of the new ACE Plus Scholarship program. The Commission distribu
Coordinating Commission Executive Director Marshall Hill has been named chair-elect of the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEE
The Coordinating Commission's academic programs officer, Kathleen Fimple, recently attended a national conference of higher-education leaders and took part in a panel discussion regarding
The Coordinating Commission recently released Sections A and C of its 2010-11 Factual Look at Higher Education i
In May 2011, Gov.
The Coordinating Commission will meet this Thursday, July 21, at St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m., in the seminary's lecture hall.
The Coordinating Commission has released section B of its 2010-11 Factual Look at Higher Education in Nebraska.
The Coordinating Commission this week launched a new scholarship program available to students now attending college who received an Access College Early (ACE) scholarship while taking du
The Coordinating Commission will meet this Thursday, May 19, at Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. Agenda highlights include:
The Coordinating Commission this week issued a Request for Proposals for the 2011 College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) program.
Authorized by the Nebraska Legislature in 2007, the Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship Program pays tuition and mandatory fees for qualified, low-income high
Update: Gov. Dave Heineman signed this bill into law on May 4, 2011.
The Coordinating Commission's governing board approved the 2011 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report at its March 8 meeting in Lincoln.
The Coordinating Commission has posted the agenda online for its next scheduled meeting, on March 8 at the State Capitol in Lincoln.
The Coordinating Commission's executive director, Marshall Hill, testified before the Legislature's Education Committee on Monday about three bills that would affect Nebraska higher educa
Programs for Nebraska teachers wanting to sharpen their skills and improve their subject knowledge were given a financial boost recently thanks to federal grants awarded for teaching-improvement co
The Coordinating Commission at its Dec. 9 meeting approved its 2010 Biennial Report. This report, required by statute, provides an "insider's view" of the Commission during the past two years.
2010
(Update: The Commission at its January 20 meeting approved National American University's application.)
Commentary by Marshall A. Hill, Executive Director, Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
The Coordinating Commission's associate director, Carna Pfeil, and its research coordinator, Barbara McCuen, presented at the annual Women in Educational Leadership Conference, held Oct.
The Coordinating Commission at its Oct.
The Coordinating Commission at its Thursday meeting will vote on recommendations for the 2011-13 operating budget and capital construction requests submitted by the state's public colleges and univ
The Coordinating Commission has issued a request for proposals for the 2010-11 Improving Teacher Quality (ITQ) state grants.
The Coordinating Commission recently released Sections A and C of “A Factual Look at Higher Education in Nebraska,” an annual report that includes information from the federal government’s Integrat
The Coordinating Commission last week approved the distribution of more than $1 million to school districts and other non-profit groups across the state who will use the money to make college more