Yesterday marked the inaugural meeting of the Joint Oversight Committee on Higher Education Governance, Excellence, and Transparency.  The bipartisan committee is co-chaired by Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) and Representative Dan Branch (R-Dallas).  Discussion focused on reducing the micro-management of state universities by Boards of Trustees. 

Senator Zaffirini emphasized shared governance between the Board of Trustees, the Administration, and the Faculty.  Invited Testimony was given by representatives of the Association of Governing Boards, the Association of American Universities, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems.  A complete written record of all testimonies can be found at: http://heget.posterous.com/.   Read the Austin American-Statesman article here.

Clear your calendar for the TACT Annual Conference, October 28-29 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Austin. Come participate in our Friday morning legislative visits to the Capitol.  If you wish to visit a particular legislator’s office, please let us know!  View your invitation to the conference now!