Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

Scott Wilson of Plattsmouth named new commission chair; Frison is vice chair

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. He'll serve from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.

Wilson has served as a commissioner since 2014, currently as an at-large member. He has worked for CenturyLink in Omaha for more than 20 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wayne State College.

Report: Nebraska schools see increase in STEM grads, overall number of degrees and other awards

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.

New law offers financial protection for Nebraska students attending for-profits

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.

University of Nebraska Board of Regents meeting

The Board of Regents will meet at Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege St., Lincoln. Agenda and support materials are available online.

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Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 9:00am

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Education Commission of the States - National Forum on Education Policy

Education Commission of the States will host its 2017 National Forum on Education Policy in San Diego. Coordinating Commission Executive Director Mike Baumgartner will participate in a panel discussion about higher education funding.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017 (All day) to Friday, June 30, 2017 (All day)

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Commission Meeting

The Coordinating Commission will meet at the Lincoln Publc Schools Administration Building. Agenda and appendices will be available online prior to the meeting.

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Friday, December 1, 2017 - 8:30am

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Commission Meeting

The Coordinating Commission will meet at Central Community College's Hastings campus. Agenda and appendices will be available online prior to the meeting.

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Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 9:00am

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Commission Meeting

The Coordinating Commission will meet in Lincoln at the State Capitol. Agenda and appendices will be available online prior to the meeting.

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Friday, August 11, 2017 - 8:30am

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Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors meeting

The Metro CC board will meet at the Mule Barn, Building 21, Room 112, at the college's Fort Omaha campus. Agenda and supporting materials are available online.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 6:30pm

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Southeast Community College Board of Governors meeting

The Southeast CC board will meet at the school's Milford campus, 600 State St., in Dunlap Center Rooms A and B. Agenda and support materials are available online.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 3:00pm

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