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2024

April 19, 2024 - Door to College Scholarship Launched
April 15, 2024 - Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program Launch Announced
March 19, 2024 - Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations
January 30, 2024 - Griffin appointed to the Coordinating Commission

2023

November 27, 2023 - Dr. Kathleen Fimple Honored with Outstanding Service Award from the Midwestern Higher Education Compact
September 01, 2023 - Nelson appointed to the Coordinating Commission
June 01, 2023 - Weber appointed to the Coordinating Commission
May 23, 2023 - Dr. Paul Von Behren of Fremont named new commission chair; Daniels is vice chair
March 21, 2023 - Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations

2022

October 13, 2022 - Applications for Financial Aid for the 2023-24 School Year Open October 1
August 19, 2022 - Dual Credit for High School Students Report Presented at July Commission Meeting
July 28, 2022 - Commission to Hold Hearings on Amendments to Rules and Regulations
May 26, 2022 - Commission Adopts 70% Educational Attainment Goal
March 22, 2022 - Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations
February 08, 2022 - Headrick appointed to the Coordinating Commission
February 08, 2022 - Postsecondary Education Covid-19 Resources and Nebraska Postsecondary Institution Campus Updates

2021

December 09, 2021 - Fall 2021 Enrollment at Nebraska Colleges and Universities Bests National Estimates
November 02, 2021 - Nebraska Postsecondary Education 2019 Human Resources Report
October 01, 2021 - Applications for Financial Aid for the 2022-23 School Year Open October 1
July 30, 2021 - Commission Remembers Dr. John Bernthal
May 26, 2021 - Gwenn Aspen of Omaha named new commission chair; Bernthal is vice chair
May 04, 2021 - Nebraska Salutes Teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day
March 16, 2021 - Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations
February 26, 2021 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility temporarily expanded for college students in need.
January 14, 2021 - Kelly and O’Holleran appointed to the Coordinating Commission

2020

December 11, 2020 - Recent reports demonstrate the value of Nebraska’s need-based student aid programs
December 11, 2020 - Nebraska institutions outperform the nation in fall 2020 enrollments
October 02, 2020 - 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now available
September 23, 2020 - Commission approves Tuition, Fees, and College Affordability Report
April 28, 2020 - Nebraska’s Public Colleges and Universities to Honor College Credit for 2020 AP Exams
March 30, 2020 - Census: Making Sure College Students are Counted
March 18, 2020 - Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations
January 29, 2020 - January 23 Commission Meeting Rescheduled for February 5
January 22, 2020 - Commission Cancels January 23, 2020, Meeting Due to Weather

2019

December 12, 2019 - Commission reviews fourth annual Measuring Accomplishments report
October 22, 2019 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs opens application process for Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Designation for postsecondary institutions
October 03, 2019 - Governor Ricketts appoints Tim Daniels and Charles Garman to the Commission
May 31, 2019 - Dr. Deborah Frison of Omaha named new commission chair; Bernthal is vice chair
May 21, 2019 - Governor Signs Gap Assistance Bill
March 26, 2019 - Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations
January 31, 2019 - Nebraska scholarship program reports demonstrate results

2018

December 11, 2018 - Commission reviews new report detailing Nebraska’s postsecondary education performance
September 12, 2018 - Commission approves Tuition, Fees, and College Affordability Report
March 16, 2018 - Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations
January 25, 2018 - Frison Appointed to Midwestern Higher Education Commission
January 25, 2018 - Access College Early Scholarship and Nebraska Opportunity Grant reports demonstrate results

2017

December 07, 2017 - Commission reviews new report detailing Nebraska’s postsecondary education performance
November 03, 2017 - Von Behren joins CCPE as new commissioner
August 15, 2017 - Commission OKs Central CC project aimed at students in high-demand fields
July 31, 2017 - CCPE offers potential higher-ed policies to spur NE economic development
June 28, 2017 - Baumgartner joins other national education leaders as part of panel discussion on funding issues
June 19, 2017 - Scott Wilson of Plattsmouth named new commission chair; Frison is vice chair
June 07, 2017 - Report: Nebraska schools see increase in STEM grads, overall number of degrees and other awards
May 24, 2017 - New law offers financial protection for Nebraska students attending for-profits
May 11, 2017 - Resolution calls for study of dual enrollment
April 12, 2017 - CCPE releases new one-pager on adult learners
March 21, 2017 - Commission newsletter highlights latest issues in Nebraska higher ed
March 14, 2017 - Commission continues to revise, expand series of fact sheets
February 08, 2017 - CCPE testifies in favor of bill to protect students at for-profits
January 15, 2017 - Cancelled Commission meeting rescheduled for Jan. 26

2016

December 05, 2016 - New data dashboard allows users to analyze enrollment information
October 26, 2016 - Commission publishes latest issue of newsletter
September 26, 2016 - Aspen joins CCPE as new commissioner
September 09, 2016 - Information for former ITT students
August 05, 2016 - UNL accepting transcript requests for former Wright Career College students
August 01, 2016 - RFP issued for Improving Teacher Quality grants
July 01, 2016 - New community college financial aid program kicks off
June 10, 2016 - Zink elected to second term as chair
May 10, 2016 - Commission publishes latest issue of newsletter
April 22, 2016 - Wright Career College closes
April 06, 2016 - Commission seeks public input on revisions to state higher-ed plan
March 29, 2016 - Annual Progress Report shines light on Nebraska's college attainment gap
February 23, 2016 - More than 20 Nebraska schools now part of national online learning agreement
January 26, 2016 - Baumgartner testifies on student debt literacy bill
January 14, 2016 - Commission publishes latest issue of newsletter
January 08, 2016 - CCPE leads state FAFSA Completion Initiative

2015

December 04, 2015 - Commission honors Seacrest for 29 years of service
October 21, 2015 - Morrow among financial aid leaders to visit White House
September 14, 2015 - Baumgartner testifies on college affordability
August 25, 2015 - Dashboard provides college-going rates for Nebraska public high schools
July 07, 2015 - Zink brings experience to new role as Commission chair
June 23, 2015 - Academic programs dominate agenda at Chadron
June 02, 2015 - CCPE leads Nebraska effort as part of military education initiative
May 07, 2015 - CCPE Commissioner named to leadership post at Nebraska Department of Education
March 19, 2015 - CCPE produces series of info sheets on financial aid, attainment and its role in NE higher ed
January 27, 2015 - CCPE awards grants to assist K-12 teachers

2014

December 09, 2014 - Commission sets 2015 meeting calendar
November 25, 2014 - CCPE testifies for need-based financial aid funding
October 15, 2014 - Commission forwards higher-ed budget recommendations to Legislature, Governor
August 28, 2014 - Governor appoints retired UNL professor to commission
August 13, 2014 - Nebraska joins national distance learning agreement; CCPE to serve as portal agency
July 11, 2014 - Commission hires Baumgartner as new Executive Director
May 15, 2014 - New report focuses on enrollment, tuition and fees, and financial aid
April 23, 2014 - Final "Legislative Update" offers rundown of session's higher-ed bills
April 18, 2014 - CCPE begins search for new executive director
March 18, 2014 - Commission awards grants to assist K-12 teachers
February 19, 2014 - Commission offers testimony on higher-ed bills considered by Legislature
February 04, 2014 - Hastings commissioner elected new CCPE chair
January 28, 2014 - Governor appoints two new commissioners, reappoints two incumbents
January 09, 2014 - CCPE hires new finance and administrative officer

2013

December 04, 2013 - Pre-meeting work session cancelled
October 08, 2013 - Heese, Schiltz join CCPE research team
September 04, 2013 - Morrow part of group invited to White House to discuss financial aid issues
August 22, 2013 - Bishop appointed to Court of Appeals, resigns commissioner post
August 21, 2013 - Hill resigns as executive director of Coordinating Commission
June 07, 2013 - Kaplan University seeks authorization for new offering; Commission approves Herzing request
April 17, 2013 - Hill plays key role in national plan to streamline online authorization
April 04, 2013 - Bryan College of Health Sciences, University of South Dakota seek authorization for new offerings
March 11, 2013 - Commission offers testimony on higher-ed bills
February 07, 2013 - Legislature considering full slate of higher-ed bills
January 30, 2013 - ITQ grant program benefits teachers across the state

2012

December 11, 2012 - Civic joins Commission as new director of College Access Challenge Grant
November 05, 2012 - Commission submits higher-ed budget, capital construction recommendations to Governor, Legislature
October 29, 2012 - Commission releases report on faculty and salaries
October 22, 2012 - ACE scholarship program helps more than 1,700 low-income Nebraska students
August 22, 2012 - ACE application goes completely online
August 01, 2012 - Commission saves taxpayers millions through capital construction review process
June 13, 2012 - Burke High principal joins Coordinating Commission
May 09, 2012 - Nearly $15 million awarded to needy students through Nebraska Opportunity Grant
April 10, 2012 - ACE Plus program kicks off second academic cycle
March 06, 2012 - CCPE honors longtime Commissioner Dick Davis
February 07, 2012 - Hill testifies on numerous higher-ed bills

2011

December 14, 2011 - Commission approves dual enrollment/career academy report
December 05, 2011 - Full Commission to consider dual enrollment/career academy report
November 07, 2011 - Dual enrollment/career academy advisory committee to meet for final time
October 06, 2011 - Dual enrollment/career academy advisory committee to meet for second time Oct. 11
October 04, 2011 - ACE Plus program adds to scholarship options for Nebraska students
October 03, 2011 - Hill named to national leadership position
August 30, 2011 - Fimple part of panel discussion at national higher-ed conference
August 24, 2011 - Latest Commission report examines state trends in enrollment, faculty
July 26, 2011 - Commission names dual enrollment/career academy advisory committee, sets first meeting agenda
July 18, 2011 - Full agenda for July 21 commission meeting
July 05, 2011 - Updated data on degree production in Nebraska
May 25, 2011 - Commission rolls out new scholarship program
May 17, 2011 - Commission to hold May 19 meeting at Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha
May 05, 2011 - RFP issued for 2011 College Access Change Grant
April 20, 2011 - ACE scholarship program draws rave reviews
March 29, 2011 - Bill calls on Commission to study dual enrollment
March 09, 2011 - Commission produces '2011 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report'
March 01, 2011 - New academic programs, capital construction projects on the agenda for next commission meeting
February 08, 2011 - Hill testifies before Education Committee
January 25, 2011 - Commission awards Improving Teacher Quality grants
January 06, 2011 - New report highlights Commission accomplishments

2010

December 01, 2010 - National American U. applies to operate in Nebraska; public hearing scheduled for Dec. 28
October 28, 2010 - Others should follow Central CC's lead in finding and engaging 'near completers'
October 19, 2010 - More women in Nebraska higher ed, but faculty pay gap widens between the sexes
October 15, 2010 - Update: Commission approves university, college budget recommendations
October 13, 2010 - Commission to consider state college, university budget recommendations
September 28, 2010 - Wanted: Innovative ideas for improving teaching
September 27, 2010 - 'A Factual Look at Higher Education in Nebraska'
August 10, 2010 - Commission awards more than $1 million to make college more accessible