Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled a major plan aimed at transforming the state’s higher education system. Currently, Pennsylvania ranks low in terms of affordability and investment in universities, at 48th and 49th respectively in the U.S. Developed over a year by the Higher Education Working Group, Shapiro’s four-point plan seeks to address these issues.
The first element of the plan proposes to unify about 10 public universities and 15 community colleges under a new governance structure. Secondly, the plan aims to boost investment in higher education, ensuring low- or middle-income Pennsylvanians would pay no more than $1,000 per semester at state and community colleges.
The third aspect focuses on performance-based funding for universities, emphasizing transparency in outcomes. Finally, Shapiro proposes that funding for these initiatives should be channeled through the state’s Department of Education instead of the Legislature.
Governor Shapiro emphasized the need for accessible, affordable higher education, catering to various needs from skill enhancement to degree programs. Details on the specific investments and implementation of this plan are expected to be revealed in Shapiro’s budget address on February 6th.
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