America’s FOCUS enthusiastically commends Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ) and Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-FL) for their leadership in Congress and commitment to America’s career college students. Â On March 22, 2010 they, along with sixteen other highly regarded members of Congress, submitted a letter to Secretary Duncan on behalf of our students and alumni strongly opposing the proposed Gainful Employment rule which unfairly targets non-traditional students. Â The following excerpt was taken from the letter jointly signed by these esteemed members of Congress:
“In its current form, the Department’s suggested approach singles out students attending proprietary institutions of higher education and non-degree programs at non-profit institutions of higher education, including community colleges, despite the fact that workers with degrees from career, technical and vocational colleges have highly marketable skills that are critical as our nation struggles to cope with the current economic crisis and looming shortage of workers in key fields.” Â Click here for full version of letter.
The students, alumni, faculty and staff of America’s Family Owned Colleges, Universities and Schools sincerely thank these outstanding members of Congress for recognizing our collective contributions to higher education, the future workforce and the rebounding economy of the United States!
–America’s FOCUS
