New Jersey Senate Bill 2478 is a landmark proposal that has moved through the legislature. It is a bill designed to prevent sexual assault on college campuses. A substantial outcome of this bill is the establishment of a consistent standard for sexual violence policies at New Jersey colleges, as it […]
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Ramapo to Implement Senate Bill 2478 Addressing Sexual Misconduct
New Jersey Senate Bill 2478 is a landmark proposal that is currently moving through the legislature. It is a bill designed to prevent sexual assault on college campuses. A substantial outcome of this bill is the establishment of a consistent standard for sexual violence policies at New Jersey colleges, as […]
Bill Mandates Substance Abuse Recovery Housing Program at Colleges
On Aug. 10, 2015, Governor Chris Christie signed a bill that was part of a 21-bill package to combat the increase in heroin and prescription drug use in New Jersey. The new bill signed by the governor makes it mandatory for all public state schools that have at least 25 […]
Ramapo Increases Tuition by 2.3 Percent Due to Cuts in State Budget
The Student Government Association’s College Advocates Supporting Higher Education (CA$H) Committee raises awareness about higher education issues that directly impact us all, especially those that affect our tuition. Every other week, we’ll discuss a different issue facing higher education. In this issue, we will focus on the 2.3 percent increase […]
Christie Signs NJTEAM Act
On March 23, 2015, Governor Chris Christie signed Senate Bill A3967 into law. This bill, known as the New Jersey Tuition Equality for America's Military (NJTEAM) Act, will allow all U.S. veterans to pay in-state tuition rates for colleges and universities in New Jersey, independent of their state of permanent residence. According […]
College Affordability Study Commission to Research Methods to Reduce Higher Ed Costs
On Feb. 5, 2015, Governor Chris Christie signed Senate Bill 979 into law. This bill established the College Affordability Study Commission, which will submit a report of methods to reduce the cost of higher education. The committee of 10 will include college presidents, faculty, students and public representatives. Ramapo College has […]
Christie Cuts Funding for Higher Education
On Tuesday Feb. 24, 2015, Gov. Chris Christie delivered his annual State of the Budget Address, which provided a summary of the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget directly affects us as Ramapo College students, since Ramapo receives funding from the state. In this issue, we will […]
Higher Education Act up for Reauthorization
With the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Lamar Alexander, the chair of the U.S. Senate Higher Education Committee, stated that he hopes to make significant amendments to this piece of legislation. In particular, Alexander plans to simplify and deregulate higher education in this new edition. Last reauthorized in […]
Obama Proposes Plan for Free Community College
The Student Government Association’s College Advocates Supporting Higher Education (CA$H) Committee raises awareness about higher education issues that directly impact us all, especially those that affect our tuition. Every other week we’ll discuss a different issue facing higher education. President Barack Obama recently proposed a plan to offer free community […]
Tuition Increase Debate Spans Nation
The Student Government Association’s College Advocates Supporting Higher Education (CA$H) Committee raises awareness about higher education issues that directly impact us all, especially those that affect our tuition. Every other week, we’ll discuss a different issue facing higher education. This week, we will highlight ongoing debates regarding tuition increases in […]