ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 68

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

INTRODUCED MARCH 18, 1996

By Assemblymen ROCCO, DORIA and Wolfe

An Assembly Resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the New Jersey State College Governing Boards Association.

Whereas, The New Jersey State College Governing Boards             Association is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its service as an     advocate for the advancement and support of higher education in     is State; and

Whereas, Established by the Legislature in 1985, the association effectively represents the interests of New Jersey's eight State colleges and public teaching university which collectively serve over 80,000 students and award the greatest number of baccalaureate degrees conferred in the State; and

Whereas, The association has played a key role in advising the Governor and Legislature when major legislative initiatives affecting higher education are being considered, such as the landmark "Higher Education Restructuring Act" approved in 1994; and

Whereas, Over the past decade, the association has become a major resource for public policy analysis in higher education as illustrated by the recently issued comprehensive reports on governance, student financial aid and college costs; and

Whereas, By convening forums of diverse constituencies, the association has been able to develop a consensus about the value of public investment in higher education and the significant role of the State colleges and university in that education; and

Whereas, The association continues to enhance the ability of the State colleges and university to achieve effective institutional performance, autonomous governance and public accountability; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

    1. This House joins in commemorating the tenth anniversary of the New Jersey State College Governing Boards Association, pays tribute to the contributions the association has made over the past decade on behalf of higher education in this State, and extends best wishes for its continued success in the future.

    2. This resolution, signed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and attested by the Clerk thereof, shall be transmitted to the New Jersey State College Governing Boards Association.

STATEMENT

    This resolution commemorates the tenth anniversary of the New Jersey State College Governing Boards Association.

Commemorates tenth anniversary of the New Jersey State College Governing Boards Association.