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Committee Meeting: Higher Education Meeting

Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Room 510 LOB

June 9, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Committee Meeting: Higher Education Meeting

Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Room 510 LOB

May 26, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Senate passes Stavisky bill ensuring objectivity of Board of Trustees at SUNY and CUNY

The State Senate passed Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky’s bill, S1736B, ensuring the objectivity of SUNY and CUNY Trustees by limiting the appointments to those who do not work directly for the Governor or Mayor.

May 13, 2010
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Senate passes Stavisky bill requiring transparency for SUNY, CUNY and Higher Education Services Corp. trustees

The New York State Senate unanimously passed Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky’s bill that would increase transparency of the Board of Trustees of the state and city universities and the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) by making resolutions and board actions available to the public seven days after the meeting. 

May 13, 2010
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Sen. Stavisky speaks about education on The Capitol Pressroom

Sen. Stavisky addresses the questions of whether teachers should be obligated to earn a master's degree in education, what should the emphasis of these programs be, and how best to prepare teachers for the challenges of today's classrooms. 

Listen here: http://thecapitolpressroom.org/the-capitol-pressroom-program-for-may-12-2010/  Sen. Stavisky's interview begins at about the 14:30 mark.

May 12, 2010
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Committee Meeting: Higher Education Meeting

Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Room 510 LOB

May 12, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Public Hearing: Educating Educators: Teacher preparedness in the 21st Century

Senate Standing Committee on Higher EducationChair:    Senator Toby Ann StaviskyPublic Hearing:    Educating Educators:  Teacher preparedness in the 21st CenturyPlace:    Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New YorkTime:    1:00 to 5:00 P.M.Contact:    Jacob Crawford (518) 455-3461Media Contact:    Alex Christodoulides (718) 445-0004ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

May 12, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Committee Meeting: Higher Education Meeting

Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair 10:30 AM, Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Room 510 LOB

April 28, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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December 2009 Newsletter

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December 2009 Newsletter

April 22, 2010
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