🚨ADVOCACY ALERT: Congress is advancing the FY25 Budget Reconciliation Act, which would have serious consequences for regional public universities and the students they serve. We encourage you to contact your representative and urge them to oppose this bill. If passed, this bill would: -Stops access to Pell Grants for less-than part-time students -Penalize institutions through an imbalanced and disproportionately unfair new risk-sharing model -Jeopardize health care access for 3.4 million college students who rely on Medicaid AASCU has created a customizable letter you can send to your representative. Just enter your institution’s mailing address to be matched with members of your federal delegation. Take action here: https://tinyurl.com/4y8vsyc4 #HigherEd #EdPolicy #VoteNo (fb)

Before delivering the commencement address at Chadron State Collegeate College (CSC) on May 10, AASCU President and CEO Chuck Welch met with three exceptional alumni of AASCU’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP): Shaunda French Collins, professor of communication arts Alex Helmbrecht, director of college relations Brittany Helmbrecht, interim dean of the School of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences Each is a current CSC employee making a lasting impact on the campus community. It’s inspiring to see ELP’s influence in action through these dedicated leaders who are helping shape the future of higher education. (Photo by Sydney Brown) #CSCGraduation #EmergingLeadersProgram #Commencement #Classof2025 #HigherEd (fb)