At our second seminar of the semester on Tuesday night, we had the opportunity to have the Chancellor of PASSHE speak with us. Dr. Cavanaugh has been the Chancellor since July 2008. He has also worked at the University of West Florida, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and the University of Delaware. His knowledge of a variety of educational institutions was evident throughout the discussion. During the hour meeting, topics that were covered included the following: funding of institutions of higher education, pros and cons of standardized testing, and the goals of the Commission on Virtual High School.
Here the Chancellor can be seen in an annoucement to prospective high school students on why they should attend a PASSHE university.
Background Information
Since 1989, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has sponsored a semester-long internship program for outstanding students, in all academic majors, from its 14 universities. The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) places these selected students in working relationships with policymakers in the executive and legislative branches of Pennsylvania government, as well as with independent boards, agencies, and commissions.
For more information on the program, please visit The Harrisburg Internship Semester site.
For more information on the program, please visit The Harrisburg Internship Semester site.
