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  University Library & Archives - Higher education information sources
Higher Education Staff Development Agency: HESDA - HESDA is dedicated to supporting the professional development of all staff employed by universities and colleges.
Higher Education Resource Hub - The goal of this evolving website is to provide a comprehensive collection of information resources in the field of higher education throughout the world.
Joint Funding Councils of the UK - The principal task of the Councils is to distribute funds made available by their respective Secretaries of State for the provision of education and the undertaking of research by higher education institutions in England, Scotland and Wales.
www.york.ac.uk /services/library/subjects/highereducation.htm   (1649 words)

  
  Higher Education Act 2004 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Higher Education Act 2004 is a British Act of Parliament which introduced several changes to the higher education system, the most important and controversial being a major change to the funding of universities, and the operation of tuition fees.
At the same time, they stated their aim to increase the proportion of students going on to Higher Education to 50% by 2010.
The initial vote in the House of Commons, on January 27, 2004, came a day before the result of the Hutton Inquiry, and it was predicted that a bad result from one or both would lead to Blair's resignation as Prime Minister.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Higher_Education_Act_2004   (1709 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Higher Education Act 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Higher education is education provided by universities and other institutions that award academic degrees, such as university colleges, and liberal arts colleges.
Higher criticism Higher criticism is a branch of textual criticism, which is the endeavour to establish the original ver...
Higher Preparatory Examination Hf Higher Preparatory Examination (HF) The HF The HF is a 2-year general upper secondary programme building on to the 10th...
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Higher-Education-Act-2004   (371 words)

  
 Higher Education: 14 Sep 2004: House of Commons debates (TheyWorkForYou.com)
The Higher Education Policy Institute confirms the IFS view that women, those taking career breaks, for whatever reason, and those in low-income employment, particularly in the public sector, would be particularly disadvantaged.
His committee of inquiry on higher education, in 1996 and 1997, espoused the principle that students should contribute to the cost of their higher education, and that led us to the introduction of fees in the first place.
His point about wider access to higher education as a whole is valid, but I chose my phrase carefully, and he must accept that it is a fair interpretation of the Government's view on the matter—indeed, it is the only logical one.
www.theyworkforyou.com /debates?id=2004-09-14.1140.1   (8873 words)

  
 Higher Education Act an Attempt to Respond to Quality Assurance Challenges - DPM Lehohla   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Higher Education Act is an initial attempt by the country to respond to the daunting challenges including the expansion of and differentiation in higher education, pertinence, quality assurance, financing and governance facing governments not only in Lesotho but throughout the sub-Saharan Africa.
Speaking at a workshop for managers of public institutions of higher education to discuss the Higher Education Act 2004, in Maseru on May 6, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Training, Mr.
The Act provides for the establishment of a Council on higher education and its structures, establishment of public higher education institutions, financing, registration and closure of public and private institutions of higher education, Mr.
www.lesotho.gov.ls /articles/2004/Higher_Education_Act.htm   (221 words)

  
 AFT - About AFT - 2002 - Diversity Recruitment and Faculty Development in Public Higher Education in the ...
Diversity Recruitment and Faculty Development in Public Higher Education in the Reauthorization of Title II and II of the Higher Education Act (2003-2004)
WHEREAS, educational quality for all students is greatly enhanced by faculty and student diversity and better prepares all students to participate in the global economy; and
RESOLVED, that the AFT support increasing graduate subsidies through the Higher Education Act to enhance the recruitment of economically, racially and ethnically diverse students into the professoriate.
www.aft.org /about/resolutions/2002/highered_act.htm   (402 words)

  
 Higher Education Act 2004
This Act is intended to assist in the implementation of a number of policies set out in the White Paper The future of higher education (Cm 5735), published on 22 January 2003 and available on the website www.dfes.gov.uk/highereducation, which set out the Government's position on higher education as a whole.
The Act makes provision for the majority of functions related to student support which were previously not transferred, as well as responsibility for policy on tuition fees, to be transferred from the Secretary of State for Education and Skills to the National Assembly for Wales.
Before higher fees can be charged, a plan will have to be approved by either the Director of Fair Access to Higher Education (in England), or the body specified by the National Assembly for Wales.
www.opsi.gov.uk /acts/en2004/2004en08.htm   (3888 words)

  
 Education Update - Higher Education: Time for Reflection & Action
In collaboration with the Higher Education Community and the Commissioner’s Advisory Council on Higher Education, the Board of Regents—every eight years—adopts a Statewide Plan for Higher Education, setting in place a vision with the goals, objectives, priorities and limitations for higher education.
Since education is the engine that drives the economy and the future of New York State, all taxpayers, professional educators and parents should have a voice in shaping higher education policies and practices for the next twelve years.
Supporters of reform in financial aid for higher education are urged—in groups or individually—to make known to their Congressman and United States Senators their support for changes—prior to the vote on the Reauthorization.
www.educationupdate.com /archives/2004/july/html/edit-highered.htm   (697 words)

  
 AACC | AACC's Position on Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
The Higher Education Act of 1965 was designed not only to ensure access to a college education for all Americans, but also to use higher education and training as a means to achieve economic prosperity and other social benefits.
Despite repeated requests from the higher education community, the Department of Education has refused to affirm the letter of the HEA where it states that institutions are responsible for determining the date of a student’s withdrawal.
As distance education continues to expand and increasing numbers of workers return to college to re-train, it is important that Congress revise certain distance education provisions to enable community colleges to deliver education in new modalities.
www.aacc.nche.edu /Content/NavigationMenu/GovernmentRelations/LegislativeUpdates/AACCs_Position_on_Reauthorization_of_the_Higher_Education_Act.htm   (2473 words)

  
 Higher Education Act 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This Act is intended to assist in the implementation of a number of policies set out in the White Paper The future of higher education (Cm 5735), published on 22 January 2003 and available on the website www.dfes.gov.uk/highereducation, which set out the Government's position on higher education as a whole.
The Act makes provision for the majority of functions related to student support which were previously not transferred, as well as responsibility for policy on tuition fees, to be transferred from the Secretary of State for Education and Skills to the National Assembly for Wales.
Before higher fees can be charged, a plan will have to be approved by either the Director of Fair Access to Higher Education (in England), or the body specified by the National Assembly for Wales.
www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk /acts/en2004/2004en08.htm   (3888 words)

  
 ePolitix.com - Higher Education Act 2004
Higher education minister and former trade union negotiator Alan Johnson has been charged with steering the Bill through the Commons.
The path to legislation began in the form of the Future of Higher Education white paper published earlier this year, which set out the government's plans for radical reform and investment in universities and higher education colleges.
The Education and Skills Select Committee published its report on the white paper in June 2003, and the government duly gave its response to this report in July 2003.
www.epolitix.com /EN/Legislation/200211/5A33C27A-C4DD-4580-BAE7-8F453D48766B.htm   (387 words)

  
 Higher Education Act 2004
Acts of Parliament printed from this website are printed under the superintendence and authority of the Controller of HMSO being the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament.
It should be noted that the right to reproduce the text of Acts of Parliament does not extend to the Queen's Printer imprints which should be removed from any copies of the Act which are issued or made available to the public.
Braille copies of this Act can also be purchased at the same price as the print edition by contacting TSO Customer Services on 0870 600 5522 or e-mail: customer.service@tso.co.uk.
www.hmso.gov.uk /acts/acts2004/20040008.htm   (497 words)

  
 EDUCATION (ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR LEARNING) (SCOTLAND) ACT 2004: OTHER APPROPRIATE AGENCIES TO HELP IN EXERCISE OF ...
The Further Education sector has been considered because secondary pupils can attend colleges, on day placements for example, and therefore, it would not be unreasonable for colleges to be in a position to provide information, advice and support if requested to do so.
Section 13 places a duty on education authorities to provide information about any child or young person with additional support needs to other appropriate agencies where the authority consider that those agencies will have a role in supporting the child or young person once they have left school education.
The education authority must also consider what provision, if any, other than education, the local authority are likely to provide themselves to the child or young person on their ceasing school education.
www.scotland.gov.uk /consultations/education/asn03-00.asp   (1235 words)

  
 TG: Higher Education Act Reauthorization
The Higher Education Act (HEA) authorizes the major federal student aid programs that are responsible for the majority of financial assistance to postsecondary students.
The Higher Education Act is set to expire on December 31, 2005.
The bill includes several Higher Education Act reauthorization provisions; however, there are several issues outside of the reconciliation bill that will need to be addressed in separate reauthorization legislation.
www.tgslc.org /reauth/index.cfm   (489 words)

  
 DfES Higher Education Gateway
On 22 January 2003 Education and Skills Secretary Charles Clarke announced the publication of the White Paper "The Future of Higher Education", which sets out the Government's plans for radical reform and investment in universities and HE colleges.
Prior to the Higher Education Act, two papers were produced; a Regulatory Impact Assessment, and a Race Impact Assessment which was updated in August 2004.
Finally, on July 1st, 2004 the Higher Education Act was given Royal Assent.
www.dfes.gov.uk /hegateway/hereform/whitepaperconsultation/index.cfm   (192 words)

  
 February 25, 2004: GBC Testimony - Access to Quality in Higher Education Act of 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Maryland's public higher educational system continuously offers new educational programs to address the needs of the market place such as nursing and allied health, biotechnology, and tourism.
Though strongly supportive of increased funding for public higher education, the GBC is wary of the statutorily dedicated funding levels established by the bill.
Despite questions regarding the bill's funding mechanism, the GBC is supportive of the intent of the bill: to enhance funding for the State's public higher education system.
www.gbc.org /priorities/gbcpositions04/higheredaccess.html   (398 words)

  
 Measure K: Maintaining Excellence Act 2004 Tax - Sonoma County, CA
High and High Schools Act of 2004 Tax shall be authorized to keep school libraries open, restore smaller class sizes grades 7-12, restore and maintain computer and technology programs, maintain music and fine art programs, and provide necessary educational programs and materials.
High and High Schools Act of 2004 Tax, the Board of Education shall cause an account to be established for deposit of the proceeds.
High and High Schools Act of 2004 Tax shall be collected by the Sonoma County Treasurer-Tax Collector and the Marin County Treasurer-Tax Collector at the same time and manner and shall be subject to the same penalties as ad valorem property taxes collected by the Treasurer-Tax Collector.
www.smartvoter.org /2004/11/02/ca/sn/meas/K   (2238 words)

  
 Higher Education Funding Act 2004 : HERO
Changes to student funding arrangements were first proposed in the white paper 'The future of higher education' published in January 2003.
Prior to the Higher Education Act, two papers were produced; a Regulatory Impact Assessment (.pdf), and a Race Impact Assessment which was updated in August 2004.
Finally, on July 1, 2004 the Higher Education Act was given Royal Assent.
www.hero.ac.uk /uk/studying/funding_your_study/funding_changes/background.cfm   (216 words)

  
 Higher Education Act 2004
The amendment to section 22 of the 1998 Act, together with the regulations proposed to be made under section 22 as amended, and the amendment of the Education (Student Loans) Act 1990, will have the effect of excluding student loans from bankruptcy debt.
Subsection (3) amends section 22 of the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998 by omitting subsection (7) of that section, thereby removing the requirement for affirmative resolution procedure in the case of regulations raising any grant in respect of fees by more than the rate of inflation.
The reasons for early commencement are to ensure that systems for producing plans in relation to the charging of higher fees in England can be put in place in time for students to have adequate notice of fee arrangements before applying for entrance in 2006, and to safeguard public funds in relation to bankruptcy.
www.opsi.gov.uk /acts/en2004/04en08-a.htm   (1724 words)

  
 Higher Education
Variable fees were introduced by the Higher Education Act 2004 to commence from September 2006.
The fee payable is set by the institution but has to be agreed by the Office of Fair Access to ensure equality of opportunity for all those who have the potential to benefit from higher education, irrespective of their background, schooling or income.
In addition bursaries are available for full-time students who qualify for the full Higher Education maintenance grant of £2700 will receive a fee waiver of £200.
www.askham-bryan.ac.uk /en/courses.asp?wpid=4   (515 words)

  
 The Higher Education Act 2004 (Commencement No.1 and Transitional Provision) (Wales) Order 2004
In this Order, unless otherwise stated, references to sections and Schedules are references to sections of and Schedules to the Higher Education Act 2004.
This Order brings into force in Wales on 1 December 2004 and 1 January 2005 those provisions of the Higher Education Act 2004 specified in Parts 1 and 2 of the Schedule to this Order.
These institutions are universities, constituent colleges of universities, higher education corporations and institutions designated by the National Assembly as eligible for funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.
www.opsi.gov.uk /legislation/wales/wsi2004/20043144e.htm   (1224 words)

  
 VOTE: Higher Education Assistance Reform Act of 2004 (Ends 8-17 @ 1159P) ~ at Runboard.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Abstract: To be enacted by the U.S. Congress, a BILL to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance.
To be enacted by the U.S. Congress, a BILL to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance.
Subsection (r) of section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(r)) is repealed.
com3.runboard.com /bthevelvetwarhammer.fhealthandhumanservices.t173   (457 words)

  
 The Higher Education Act 2004 (Commencement No. 1) (Scotland) Order 2005
Section 10(3) of the Higher Education Act 2004 shall come into force on 31st January 2005.
This Order commences section 10(3) of the Higher Education Act 2004 ("the Act") which makes provision for the Scottish Ministers to carry out, support or, disseminate the results, and further the practical application of the results of research in the arts and humanities.
Certain provisions of the Act were commenced on the passing of the Act and those which extend to Scotland are noted in the table below-
www.opsi.gov.uk /legislation/scotland/ssi2005/20050033.htm   (508 words)

  
 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Higher Education Act (HEA) is scheduled for reauthorization in 2004.
Given that the authorizing committees with jurisdiction over the HEA have a number of other statutes that will be vying for action, including the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), odds are that the HEA reauthorization will not be completed until 2005.
6) 2004 is an Election Year —Given that 2004 is a presidential election year, and that the financing of higher education is a major concern for millions of Americans, the HEA reauthorization will attract the interest of many legislators who might otherwise not be active in this area.
www.asacc.org /higher_ed.html   (1165 words)

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