Editor’s Note: This story was first published on New Hampshire Bulletin.CONCORD Senate lawmakers appear poised to move ahead with a plan to merge Granite State College in Concord with the University of New Hampshire, a move officials say is.
Senate lawmakers appear poised to move ahead with a plan to merge Granite State College in Concord into the University of New Hampshire, a move state officials say is necessary to deal with enrollment challenges across the state.
CCSNH reveals ‘alternative model’ in higher education merger talks
By Paula Tracy - InDepthNH | Apr 29, 2021
Gov. Chris Sununu’s plan in his budget to consolidate the University System and the Community College System is supported by one body, but not the other.
The Senate Finance Committee heard both sides on Tuesday afternoon, including new details about an alternative model presented by the Community College System.
Catherine Provencher, chief administrative officer of the University System of New Hampshire, said a merger would be a tool to address the changes and future headwinds coming in to play with fewer students expected in the pipeline and the need to keep tuition manageable.
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