Higher Education Committee (Georgia House)

The House Higher Education Committee is a 17-member legislative body consisting of a chairman, a vice-chairman, a secretary, and 14 members. The Committee operates under a House mandate to evaluate legislation affecting the University System of Georgia.[1]

Scope and jurisdiction

The House Higher Education Committee is responsible for all legislation that influences the University System of Georgia including all universities, colleges, and programs of post-secondary education. The committee also has jurisdiction over the administration of student financial aid throughout the state.[1]

Members

As of 2014,[1] the members of the House Higher Education Committee are:

  • Carl Rogers, chairman
  • David Casas, vice chairman
  • Amy Carter, secretary
  • Katie M. Dempsey, member
  • Earl Ehrhart, member
  • Carol Fullerton, member
  • Pat Gardner, member
  • Scott Holcomb, member
  • David Knight, member
  • Ronnie Mabra, member
  • Quincy Murphy, member
  • John David Pezold, member
  • Matt Ramsey, member
  • Chuck Sims, member
  • Calvin Smyre, member
  • Ben Watson, member
  • Chuck Williams, member

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 House Higher Education. house.ga.gov. Retrieved June 15, 2013.


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