HIGHER ED TRENDS | Where Does the Regional State University Go From Here? - The Chronicle of Higher Education ');
document.write('5/22/16 - Without the athletics or research activities that draw public and legislative attention to flagships, regional publics have often been left to flourish, or falter, on their own. Unlike flagships, regionals can’t count on significant research funding, large endowments, or abundant out-of-state tuition to insulate them from the kind of budget cuts most states have handed down since the recession hit, in 2008.');
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STATE UNIVERSITIES | Students remind lawmakers of nexus between higher dollars, access - Berkshire Eagle Online ');
document.write('4/7/16 - Students planned to ask their senators and representatives to support an increase in the state financial aid line item, taking the position that small increases to the account have not kept pace with the rising cost of attending college. According to the State Universities of Massachusetts, the average MASSGrant award was once able to cover 85 percent of total student costs but now covers 9 percent.');
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PUBLIC HIGHER ED | Big payouts draw scrutiny to perks for Massachusetts public college chiefs - The Hechinger Report ');
document.write('3/31/16 - Like almost all other Massachusetts public university and college leaders, Keith Motley is entitled to a housing allowance or house, a car, and free tuition for himself and his family members, and can cash in all of his unused vacation days and 20 percent of any unused sick days on retirement. In fact, in higher education, benefits like these are not unusual. But they\'re coming under increased scrutiny in Massachusetts.');
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PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION | Board freezes Mass. tuition rates - WBJournal.com ');
document.write('9/8/146 - The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday froze tuition at state universities and community colleges, but students could still face higher costs in the 2016-2017 school year once fees are set this spring on local campuses.');
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FITCHBURG STATE U | With incoming provost, Fitchburg State University strengthens diversity - Sentinel & Enterprise ');
document.write('2/22/16 - Fitchburg State and Cardelle are not alone in this endeavor. They are part of an ongoing effort at Massachusetts public universities to reflect more diverse student bodies within school administrations. The past five years have seen the number of Hispanic or Latino students increase by 44 percent, while the past three years have seen the hiring of some of the first Hispanic or Latino public university leaders.');
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STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | State universities\' funding to be linked to performance, not just enrollment - telegram.com ');
document.write('06/16/2015 - Following the lead of the state’s community colleges, the state university system starting this year receive a portion of its funding based on how well the universities produce graduates. The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday voted to go ahead with the new performance-based funding system, which in fiscal 2016 will only apply to $5.6 million – roughly 2 percent – of the state universities’ entire allocation from the state budget. That money will be distributed to each of the nine campuses based on a complex formula that factors in their five-year graduation rates, year-over-year increases in degrees awarded, and other performance metrics, as well as annual headcounts and full-time enrollments. The schools will also be awarded more of the funding based on how much they need to spend to produce a degree, and the number and types of degrees they give out.');
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STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Are state universities underfunded? Depends on who you ask - masslive.com ');
document.write('05/06/2015 - State universities in Massachusetts say they are facing a budget crunch, with Beacon Hill leaving them on the hook for employee raises negotiated in last year\'s collective bargaining agreement. The governor\'s office disputes the claim, saying that funds allocated for the wages last year have been rolled into this year\'s proposed budget, which was voted on in the House in April. But officials from the state universities, which include four-year public colleges that are not part of the UMass system, argue the extra money only covers a fraction of the additional costs, leaving them with tough choices about whether to raise fees, trim expenses or dip into reserve funds.');
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STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | State universities warn of potential fee hikes, program cuts - WBJournal.com ');
document.write('04/02/2015 - Public state universities face a nearly $9 million collective bargaining obligation that could drive fees up or force reductions in academic programs if the legislature does not cover it. An organization that represents nine state university presidents sent a letter Wednesday to legislative leaders asking them to boost funding for the university system in the next fiscal year so the schools can meet the contractual salary increases for faculty and staff.');
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MULTIPLE CAMPUSES | FHS teacher among educators honored by state universities - MetroWest Daily News ');
document.write('11/18/2014 - A Framingham High School teacher was among eight educators from the state university system’s teacher preparation programs who were honored Tuesday for their work. Greg Lagan, a graduate of Framingham State University, is the head of the history department at Framingham High.');
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MULTIPLE CAMPUSES | Westfield State grad honored at State House - WWLP.com ');
document.write('11/18/2014 - Nine state universities in Massachusetts offer an extensive teaching program to help inspiring teachers excel in the classroom. The State Universities of Massachusetts honored eight educators who have graduated from the school’s teaching program. Westfield State University alumna Jessica Kennedy is currently an Assistant Principal at South Middle School in Westfield. She was honored at the State House for helping both students and teachers grow in the classroom.');
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FY15 BUDGET | Presidents: UMass treatment shows \'clear inequities\' - SouthCoastToday.com ');
document.write('06/20/2014 - University of Massachusetts trustees voted this week to freeze tuition rates and fees on the system\'s five campuses in light of expected funding levels in next year\'s state budget. However leaders of the state\'s other nine public universities say they are concerned they are playing second fiddle to the UMass system. In a letter to the House and Senate lawmakers negotiating the fiscal 2015 budget, the presidents of the nine schools requested a $15 million increase in funding so that they, too, can hold the line on costs for their students.');
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