Higher Education Update

Higher Education Update: "BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Higher Education Update" In September 2006, Secretary Spellings announced her action plan to make higher education in the U.S. more accessible, affordable, and accountable. News, Speeches Secretary Spellings hosted a summit on higher education and announced a college planning tool (Mar 22-23, 2007). Secretary Spellings announced a task force on student loans and issued a statement in response to a congressional hearing on the student loan industry. (Apr 24-25, 2007) Accreditation Forum (Nov 29, 2006) Federal Student Aid Conference (Nov 28, 2006) Additional Speeches Video Secretary Spellings discusses the importance of making college affordable for all families. (Feb 2007) Visit the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill—a model for making college affordable. (March 2007) Announcement of Action Plan (Sep 26, 2006) See the press release, text and webcast of the announcement, photos, President's statement, and audio clips. Documents Action Plan for Higher Education (fact sheet) Myth vs. Fact Op-Eds Office of the Under Secretary The Office of the Under Secretary (OUS) is responsible for helping implement the Secretary's Action Plan for Higher Education. Commission on the Future of Higher Education Final Report — A Test of Leadership: Charting the Future of Higher Education (2006) Commission Website