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Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 14:59

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 14:59 Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program Applications Open May 1

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 15:53

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 15:53 Special Meeting to Consider SCC Proposal for AAS in Dental Hygiene to be Held February 21, 2025

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 10:51

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 10:51 Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program Applications Still Being Accepted for 2024-25 School Year

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 11:51

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 11:51 Commission to Hold Public Hearings on Adoption and Amendment of Rules

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:15

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:15 Excellence in Teaching Act Programs Transition to Coordinating Commission

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:31

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:31 Door to College Scholarship Launched

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:24

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:24 Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program Launch Announced

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:28

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:28 Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:08

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:08 Griffin appointed to the Coordinating Commission

Mon, 11/27/2023 - 16:34

Mon, 11/27/2023 - 16:34 Dr. Kathleen Fimple Honored with Outstanding Service Award from the Midwestern Higher Education Compact

Fri, 09/01/2023 - 09:32

Fri, 09/01/2023 - 09:32 Nelson appointed to the Coordinating Commission

Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:57

Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:57 Weber appointed to the Coordinating Commission

Tue, 05/23/2023 - 16:10

Tue, 05/23/2023 - 16:10 Dr. Paul Von Behren of Fremont named new commission chair; Daniels is vice chair

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 16:39

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 16:39 Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations

Thu, 10/13/2022 - 12:39

Thu, 10/13/2022 - 12:39 Applications for Financial Aid for the 2023-24 School Year Open October 1

Fri, 08/19/2022 - 16:49

Fri, 08/19/2022 - 16:49 Dual Credit for High School Students Report Presented at July Commission Meeting

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 11:34

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 11:34 Commission to Hold Hearings on Amendments to Rules and Regulations

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 09:48

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 09:48 Commission Adopts 70% Educational Attainment Goal

Tue, 03/22/2022 - 12:03

Tue, 03/22/2022 - 12:03 Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 11:51

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 11:51 Headrick appointed to the Coordinating Commission

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 09:45

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 09:45 Postsecondary Education Covid-19 Resources and Nebraska Postsecondary Institution Campus Updates

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 17:00

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 17:00 Fall 2021 Enrollment at Nebraska Colleges and Universities Bests National Estimates

Tue, 11/02/2021 - 14:20

Tue, 11/02/2021 - 14:20 Nebraska Postsecondary Education 2019 Human Resources Report

Fri, 10/01/2021 - 09:10

Fri, 10/01/2021 - 09:10 Applications for Financial Aid for the 2022-23 School Year Open October 1

Fri, 07/30/2021 - 10:06

Fri, 07/30/2021 - 10:06 Commission Remembers Dr. John Bernthal

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 08:09

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 08:09 Gwenn Aspen of Omaha named new commission chair; Bernthal is vice chair

Tue, 05/04/2021 - 11:08

Tue, 05/04/2021 - 11:08 Nebraska Salutes Teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:46

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:46 Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations

Fri, 02/26/2021 - 12:02

Fri, 02/26/2021 - 12:02 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility temporarily expanded for college students in need.

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 09:15

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 09:15 Kelly and O’Holleran appointed to the Coordinating Commission

Fri, 12/11/2020 - 12:01

Fri, 12/11/2020 - 12:01 Recent reports demonstrate the value of Nebraska’s need-based student aid programs

Fri, 12/11/2020 - 11:44

Fri, 12/11/2020 - 11:44 Nebraska institutions outperform the nation in fall 2020 enrollments

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 12:58

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 12:58 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now available

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 15:20

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 15:20 Commission approves Tuition, Fees, and College Affordability Report

Tue, 04/28/2020 - 14:34

Tue, 04/28/2020 - 14:34 Nebraska’s Public Colleges and Universities to Honor College Credit for 2020 AP Exams

Mon, 03/30/2020 - 09:43

Mon, 03/30/2020 - 09:43 Census: Making Sure College Students are Counted

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:14

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:14 Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 08:33

Wed, 01/29/2020 - 08:33 January 23 Commission Meeting Rescheduled for February 5

Wed, 01/22/2020 - 14:55

Wed, 01/22/2020 - 14:55 Commission Cancels January 23, 2020, Meeting Due to Weather

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 14:44

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 14:44 Commission reviews fourth annual Measuring Accomplishments report

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 11:57

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 11:57 Department of Veterans’ Affairs opens application process for Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Designation for postsecondary institutions

Thu, 10/03/2019 - 13:02

Thu, 10/03/2019 - 13:02 Governor Ricketts appoints Tim Daniels and Charles Garman to the Commission

Fri, 05/31/2019 - 16:45

Fri, 05/31/2019 - 16:45 Dr. Deborah Frison of Omaha named new commission chair; Bernthal is vice chair

Tue, 05/21/2019 - 12:45

Tue, 05/21/2019 - 12:45 Governor Signs Gap Assistance Bill

Tue, 03/26/2019 - 12:10

Tue, 03/26/2019 - 12:10 Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 14:49

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 14:49 Nebraska scholarship program reports demonstrate results

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 16:27

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 16:27 Commission reviews new report detailing Nebraska’s postsecondary education performance

Wed, 09/12/2018 - 11:28

Wed, 09/12/2018 - 11:28 Commission approves Tuition, Fees, and College Affordability Report

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 13:26

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 13:26 Annual Progress Report Assesses Nebraska College Going and Completion, Makes Recommendations

Thu, 01/25/2018 - 17:01

Thu, 01/25/2018 - 17:01 Frison Appointed to Midwestern Higher Education Commission

Thu, 01/25/2018 - 14:48

Thu, 01/25/2018 - 14:48 Access College Early Scholarship and Nebraska Opportunity Grant reports demonstrate results

Thu, 12/07/2017 - 17:20

Thu, 12/07/2017 - 17:20 Commission reviews new report detailing Nebraska’s postsecondary education performance

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 08:38

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 08:38 Von Behren joins CCPE as new commissioner

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 12:56

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 12:56 Commission OKs Central CC project aimed at students in high-demand fields

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 15:39

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 15:39 CCPE offers potential higher-ed policies to spur NE economic development

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 09:34

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 09:34 Baumgartner joins other national education leaders as part of panel discussion on funding issues

Mon, 06/19/2017 - 10:04

Mon, 06/19/2017 - 10:04 Scott Wilson of Plattsmouth named new commission chair; Frison is vice chair

Wed, 06/07/2017 - 10:35

Wed, 06/07/2017 - 10:35 Report: Nebraska schools see increase in STEM grads, overall number of degrees and other awards

Wed, 05/24/2017 - 09:22

Wed, 05/24/2017 - 09:22 New law offers financial protection for Nebraska students attending for-profits

Thu, 05/11/2017 - 13:37

Thu, 05/11/2017 - 13:37 Resolution calls for study of dual enrollment

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 13:11

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 13:11 CCPE releases new one-pager on adult learners

Tue, 03/21/2017 - 13:53

Tue, 03/21/2017 - 13:53 Commission newsletter highlights latest issues in Nebraska higher ed

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 08:35

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 08:35 Commission continues to revise, expand series of fact sheets

Wed, 02/08/2017 - 10:28

Wed, 02/08/2017 - 10:28 CCPE testifies in favor of bill to protect students at for-profits

Sun, 01/15/2017 - 19:28

Sun, 01/15/2017 - 19:28 Cancelled Commission meeting rescheduled for Jan. 26

Mon, 12/05/2016 - 11:07

Mon, 12/05/2016 - 11:07 New data dashboard allows users to analyze enrollment information

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 13:11

Wed, 10/26/2016 - 13:11 Commission publishes latest issue of newsletter

Mon, 09/26/2016 - 09:57

Mon, 09/26/2016 - 09:57 Aspen joins CCPE as new commissioner

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 15:16

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 15:16 Information for former ITT students

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 10:23

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 10:23 UNL accepting transcript requests for former Wright Career College students

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 14:14

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 14:14 RFP issued for Improving Teacher Quality grants

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 08:56

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 08:56 New community college financial aid program kicks off

Fri, 06/10/2016 - 09:45

Fri, 06/10/2016 - 09:45 Zink elected to second term as chair

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 09:23

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 09:23 Commission publishes latest issue of newsletter

Fri, 04/22/2016 - 13:42

Fri, 04/22/2016 - 13:42 Wright Career College closes

Wed, 04/06/2016 - 13:04

Wed, 04/06/2016 - 13:04 Commission seeks public input on revisions to state higher-ed plan

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 11:09

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 11:09 Annual Progress Report shines light on Nebraska's college attainment gap

Tue, 02/23/2016 - 11:08

Tue, 02/23/2016 - 11:08 More than 20 Nebraska schools now part of national online learning agreement

Tue, 01/26/2016 - 14:07

Tue, 01/26/2016 - 14:07 Baumgartner testifies on student debt literacy bill

Thu, 01/14/2016 - 13:34

Thu, 01/14/2016 - 13:34 Commission publishes latest issue of newsletter

Fri, 01/08/2016 - 13:28

Fri, 01/08/2016 - 13:28 CCPE leads state FAFSA Completion Initiative

Fri, 12/04/2015 - 14:12

Fri, 12/04/2015 - 14:12 Commission honors Seacrest for 29 years of service

Wed, 10/21/2015 - 11:26

Wed, 10/21/2015 - 11:26 Morrow among financial aid leaders to visit White House

Mon, 09/14/2015 - 15:58

Mon, 09/14/2015 - 15:58 Baumgartner testifies on college affordability

Tue, 08/25/2015 - 08:58

Tue, 08/25/2015 - 08:58 Dashboard provides college-going rates for Nebraska public high schools

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 12:39

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 12:39 Zink brings experience to new role as Commission chair

Tue, 06/23/2015 - 14:10

Tue, 06/23/2015 - 14:10 Academic programs dominate agenda at Chadron

Tue, 06/02/2015 - 08:48

Tue, 06/02/2015 - 08:48 CCPE leads Nebraska effort as part of military education initiative

Thu, 05/07/2015 - 10:33

Thu, 05/07/2015 - 10:33 CCPE Commissioner named to leadership post at Nebraska Department of Education

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 09:11

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 09:11 CCPE produces series of info sheets on financial aid, attainment and its role in NE higher ed

Tue, 01/27/2015 - 11:20

Tue, 01/27/2015 - 11:20 CCPE awards grants to assist K-12 teachers

Tue, 12/09/2014 - 09:50

Tue, 12/09/2014 - 09:50 Commission sets 2015 meeting calendar

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 09:56

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 09:56 CCPE testifies for need-based financial aid funding

Wed, 10/15/2014 - 13:07

Wed, 10/15/2014 - 13:07 Commission forwards higher-ed budget recommendations to Legislature, Governor

Thu, 08/28/2014 - 08:22

Thu, 08/28/2014 - 08:22 Governor appoints retired UNL professor to commission

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 13:38

Wed, 08/13/2014 - 13:38 Nebraska joins national distance learning agreement; CCPE to serve as portal agency

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 14:53

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 14:53 Commission hires Baumgartner as new Executive Director

Thu, 05/15/2014 - 10:08

Thu, 05/15/2014 - 10:08 New report focuses on enrollment, tuition and fees, and financial aid

Wed, 04/23/2014 - 14:25

Wed, 04/23/2014 - 14:25 Final "Legislative Update" offers rundown of session's higher-ed bills

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 08:00

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 08:00 CCPE begins search for new executive director

Tue, 03/18/2014 - 09:24

Tue, 03/18/2014 - 09:24 Commission awards grants to assist K-12 teachers

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 14:53

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 14:53 Commission offers testimony on higher-ed bills considered by Legislature

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 14:13

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 14:13 Hastings commissioner elected new CCPE chair

Tue, 01/28/2014 - 08:52

Tue, 01/28/2014 - 08:52 Governor appoints two new commissioners, reappoints two incumbents

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 09:51

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 09:51 CCPE hires new finance and administrative officer

Wed, 12/04/2013 - 10:25

Wed, 12/04/2013 - 10:25 Pre-meeting work session cancelled

Tue, 10/08/2013 - 14:36

Tue, 10/08/2013 - 14:36 Heese, Schiltz join CCPE research team

Wed, 09/04/2013 - 10:29

Wed, 09/04/2013 - 10:29 Morrow part of group invited to White House to discuss financial aid issues

Thu, 08/22/2013 - 08:41

Thu, 08/22/2013 - 08:41 Bishop appointed to Court of Appeals, resigns commissioner post

Wed, 08/21/2013 - 09:32

Wed, 08/21/2013 - 09:32 Hill resigns as executive director of Coordinating Commission

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 08:25

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 08:25 Kaplan University seeks authorization for new offering; Commission approves Herzing request

Wed, 04/17/2013 - 09:21

Wed, 04/17/2013 - 09:21 Hill plays key role in national plan to streamline online authorization

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 14:36

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 14:36 Bryan College of Health Sciences, University of South Dakota seek authorization for new offerings

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 13:37

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 13:37 Commission offers testimony on higher-ed bills

Thu, 02/07/2013 - 13:17

Thu, 02/07/2013 - 13:17 Legislature considering full slate of higher-ed bills

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 15:00

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 15:00 ITQ grant program benefits teachers across the state

Tue, 12/11/2012 - 09:24

Tue, 12/11/2012 - 09:24 Civic joins Commission as new director of College Access Challenge Grant

Mon, 11/05/2012 - 09:00

Mon, 11/05/2012 - 09:00 Commission submits higher-ed budget, capital construction recommendations to Governor, Legislature

Mon, 10/29/2012 - 08:00

Mon, 10/29/2012 - 08:00 Commission releases report on faculty and salaries

Mon, 10/22/2012 - 09:53

Mon, 10/22/2012 - 09:53 ACE scholarship program helps more than 1,700 low-income Nebraska students

Wed, 08/22/2012 - 09:38

Wed, 08/22/2012 - 09:38 ACE application goes completely online

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 14:00

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 14:00 Commission saves taxpayers millions through capital construction review process

Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:34

Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:34 Burke High principal joins Coordinating Commission

Wed, 05/09/2012 - 13:40

Wed, 05/09/2012 - 13:40 Nearly $15 million awarded to needy students through Nebraska Opportunity Grant

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 08:52

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 08:52 ACE Plus program kicks off second academic cycle

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 10:30

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 10:30 CCPE honors longtime Commissioner Dick Davis

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 09:54

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 09:54 Hill testifies on numerous higher-ed bills

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 09:16

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 09:16 Commission approves dual enrollment/career academy report

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 14:16

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 14:16 Full Commission to consider dual enrollment/career academy report

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 13:36

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 13:36 Dual enrollment/career academy advisory committee to meet for final time

Thu, 10/06/2011 - 13:35

Thu, 10/06/2011 - 13:35 Dual enrollment/career academy advisory committee to meet for second time Oct. 11

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:59

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:59 ACE Plus program adds to scholarship options for Nebraska students

Mon, 10/03/2011 - 14:28

Mon, 10/03/2011 - 14:28 Hill named to national leadership position

Tue, 08/30/2011 - 15:10

Tue, 08/30/2011 - 15:10 Fimple part of panel discussion at national higher-ed conference

Wed, 08/24/2011 - 14:01

Wed, 08/24/2011 - 14:01 Latest Commission report examines state trends in enrollment, faculty

Tue, 07/26/2011 - 15:28

Tue, 07/26/2011 - 15:28 Commission names dual enrollment/career academy advisory committee, sets first meeting agenda

Mon, 07/18/2011 - 15:05

Mon, 07/18/2011 - 15:05 Full agenda for July 21 commission meeting

Tue, 07/05/2011 - 11:27

Tue, 07/05/2011 - 11:27 Updated data on degree production in Nebraska

Wed, 05/25/2011 - 09:39

Wed, 05/25/2011 - 09:39 Commission rolls out new scholarship program

Tue, 05/17/2011 - 15:08

Tue, 05/17/2011 - 15:08 Commission to hold May 19 meeting at Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha

Thu, 05/05/2011 - 10:31

Thu, 05/05/2011 - 10:31 RFP issued for 2011 College Access Change Grant

Wed, 04/20/2011 - 09:54

Wed, 04/20/2011 - 09:54 ACE scholarship program draws rave reviews

Tue, 03/29/2011 - 09:21

Tue, 03/29/2011 - 09:21 Bill calls on Commission to study dual enrollment

Wed, 03/09/2011 - 14:50

Wed, 03/09/2011 - 14:50 Commission produces '2011 Nebraska Higher Education Progress Report'

Tue, 03/01/2011 - 14:52

Tue, 03/01/2011 - 14:52 New academic programs, capital construction projects on the agenda for next commission meeting

Tue, 02/08/2011 - 13:35

Tue, 02/08/2011 - 13:35 Hill testifies before Education Committee

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 10:09

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 10:09 Commission awards Improving Teacher Quality grants

Thu, 01/06/2011 - 11:13

Thu, 01/06/2011 - 11:13 New report highlights Commission accomplishments

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 13:48

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 13:48 National American U. applies to operate in Nebraska; public hearing scheduled for Dec. 28

Thu, 10/28/2010 - 09:36

Thu, 10/28/2010 - 09:36 Others should follow Central CC's lead in finding and engaging 'near completers'

Tue, 10/19/2010 - 09:47

Tue, 10/19/2010 - 09:47 More women in Nebraska higher ed, but faculty pay gap widens between the sexes

Fri, 10/15/2010 - 12:57

Fri, 10/15/2010 - 12:57 Update: Commission approves university, college budget recommendations

Wed, 10/13/2010 - 10:54

Wed, 10/13/2010 - 10:54 Commission to consider state college, university budget recommendations

Tue, 09/28/2010 - 08:59

Tue, 09/28/2010 - 08:59 Wanted: Innovative ideas for improving teaching

Mon, 09/27/2010 - 10:53

Mon, 09/27/2010 - 10:53 'A Factual Look at Higher Education in Nebraska'

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 10:21

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 10:21 Commission awards more than $1 million to make college more accessible