education funding

Mo. House passes $25B budget without Medicaid plan

Associated Press — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:45:46 +0000

The Missouri House has passed a nearly $25 billion budget that would fund modest increases for public education, but not the Medicaid expansion sought by Gov. Jay Nixon.

State Fair Community College receives funds to enhance programs

Jonathan Deutsch — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:29:55 +0000

A new manufacturing consortium between nine community colleges around the state is focused on improving the education for manufacturing students. The $15 million program, in conjunction with MOManufacturingWINs, provides specialized training. Dana Kelchner, State Fair Community College spokeswoman, said the program might change, but it’s to guide the students toward certification.

Mo., Kan. universities seek out-of-state students

Associated Press — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:47:16 +0000

Out-of-state students are becoming increasingly important to universities in Missouri and Kansas, which are trying to make up for cuts in higher education funding.

Missouri higher education officials plan conference

Associated Press — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:14:36 +0000

Officials of Missouri colleges and universities will gather next week for a day-long conference on issues including finances and academic quality.

The state Coordinating Board for Higher Educations is sponsoring the June 7 meeting in Columbia. It's expected to draw about 100 top administrators and members of governing boards, along with leaders of national organizations.

Higher education bill in Capitol may not be too helpful

Joshua Teasley — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:47:49 +0000

A bill proposing to aid Missouri colleges and universities may not as helpful as originally thought.