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Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

Department of Veterans’ Affairs opens application process for Veteran and Active Duty Supportive Designation for postsecondary institutions

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has released the application for Nebraska postsecondary institutions that wish to be designated as “Veteran and Active Duty Supportive.”  The designation was created with the passage of LB 486, introduced by Senator John Lowe and co-sponsored by Senator Patty Pansing Brooks, which became effective September 1, 2019.  To receive the designation, a recognized postsecondary institution must submit an application to the Dep

Governor Ricketts appoints Tim Daniels and Charles Garman to the Commission

Gov. Pete Ricketts has appointed two new commissioner to serve on the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. Timothy Daniels of Omaha, formerly of Gering, and Charles Garman of Omaha fill at-large positions with terms ending January 1, 2024.  Daniels and Garman were sworn in at the Commission’s September 26th meeting in Omaha.

Dr. Deborah Frison of Omaha named new commission chair; Bernthal is vice chair

The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education named Dr. Deborah A. Frison as its new chair at its May 30 meeting in North Platte. She will serve from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.  Dr. Frison has served as a commissioner since 2012 representing Nebraska Supreme Court Judicial District 2.   Dr. Frison is Deputy Commissioner for School Improvement and Support for the Nebraska Department of Education.