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Statement by AASCU President Dr. Muriel Howard in Response to President Obama’s Speech on College Affordability
“AASCU is very pleased that President Obama is continuing his commitment to the issue of college affordability, a concern of on-going relevance to us and our members,” said Muriel A. Howard, president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), in response to the President’s speech today at SUNY Buffalo.
“We concur that the three areas on which the President’s agenda is focused—paying for performance, innovation and competition, and affordable student debt—are important and we look forward to participating in the dialogue regarding the myriad of ideas presented by the President.
“AASCU appreciates that the President continues to recognize the states’ role in the issue of public college affordability. Our state colleges and universities have been working to reduce costs during a time when many states have reduced their support. There must be a renewed commitment to state funding by lawmakers.
“Access, affordability and accountability are significant philosophical cornerstones of our institutions; the President singled out several AASCU members, including Central Missouri State and the University of Wisconsin System, as exemplars in advancing his points.
“We are committed to working with the President and the Administration on college affordability. Our goals are the same: to provide students with access to a quality, affordable education and to ensure that they succeed. Their success is America’s future.”
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News Releases
Presidential Speeches & Statements
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AASCU Advantage Newsletter
Current Issue
Archives
Featured Articles
Emerging Leaders Program Cohort Builds Leadership Skills in Washington, D.C.
AASCU Earns a Silver in the 2022 EXCEL Awards
AASCU Consulting Announces New Senior Consultants
22 Higher Education Leaders Gather for the 2022 Millennium Leadership Initiative
Seeking Next Cohort for the AASCU Student Success Equity Intensive
India’s Finance Minister Hosts Roundtable With University Presidents
AASCU President Dr. Mildred García Named to Washingtonian’s Top 500 Most Influential People
Public Purpose Magazine
Current Issue
Archives
Stay Connected with AASCU
Multimedia Gallery
Annual Report
Free Publications
Strengthening International Partnerships
AASCU Op-Eds