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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on the Role of Community Colleges and Minority-Serving Institutions
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2019 House Subcommittee hearing examining how community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and other minority-serving institutions contribute to student success and economic mobility. The hearing featured testimony from academic leaders regarding the challenges and impacts of these institutions on the workforce.
The hearing provides the official record of expert testimony and legislative inquiry that informs federal policy decisions regarding funding and support for community colleges and minority-serving institutions.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Community College Students
Students at these institutions are the primary subjects of the policy discussions regarding educational support and workforce preparation.
Academic Institutions
Community colleges, HBCUs, and minority-serving institutions are the focus of potential federal funding and policy changes discussed in the hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 22, 2019, in Washington, DC.
- The session was titled 'Engines of Economic Mobility: The Critical Role of Community Colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions in Preparing Students for Success'.
- The hearing included formal statements from the Chairwoman and Ranking Member.
- Four academic leaders provided testimony regarding the role of their respective institutions.
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- The record includes additional submissions such as the 'Graduation Rate Initiative' and various letters from advocacy groups.
- Several members of Congress submitted written questions for the record to the witnesses.
- The witnesses provided formal written responses to the questions submitted for the record.
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Focus on Economic Mobility
The hearing highlights a shift in legislative focus toward linking higher education outcomes directly to regional economic mobility.
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