Kansas Board of Regents approves Foresight 2020 plan
The Kansas Board of Regents approved a long range plan called Foresight 2020 to boost public higher education. It aims to improve K 12 to college coordination, reflect demographics, raise retention and graduation, align with workforce needs, and enhance regional and national reputations with specific 2011 benchmarks and a 2020 target of a 10 point rise in first to second year retention.
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Regents approve fifty million funding boost for workforce plan
Regents authorize a 50 million increase to a state program aimed at boosting the economy and the workforce. Universities must provide 7.1 million in matching funds, with KU, K State and Wichita State producing more engineering graduates and KU Medical Center increasing nurses and doctors. A 10 million need based aid program is proposed funded by 6 million from state sales taxes on campus purchases and 4 million from athletics. The plan targets low and middle income students and includes loan forgiveness after state-domiciled residence.
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Fallujah raid underscores persistent Iraq security threat
Iraqi led operation with U.S. advisory role targets al Qaida linked militants in Fallujah. At least six killed and civilians among the casualties. Baghdad police and Iraqi security forces face continued insurgent violence as sectarian tensions strain the emerging government.
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Cracking down on abandoned Gulf wells
In Kenner Louisiana AP the Obama administration moves to reduce risk from idle Gulf wells and platforms ordering plug or dismantle thousands of nonproducing assets. Interior Secretary Salazar requests nearly 3500 wells be plugged and about 650 platforms decommissioned as aging offshore infrastructure raises storm season danger.
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