The House Committee on Higher Education

82nd Legislature

February 21, 2012

10:00 a.m.

E2.026

Pursuant to a notice posted on February 7, 2012, the House Committee on Higher Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Branch, at 10:08 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Branch; Castro; Bonnen; Howard, Donna; Lewis; and Raney.

A quorum was present.

The Chair laid out Interim Charge number 2: “Review potential improvements to transfer pathways within the state's higher education systems. Examine the impact of transferability on timely degree completion. Study and recommend strategies to improve the "2+2" model as a low-cost degree option.”

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Johnson now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Patrick, Diane now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Howard, Donna in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Branch in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

At 3:12 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Branch, Chair

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Dustin Meador, Clerk