The State System of Higher Education's Board of Governors also signed off on a new strategy aimed at addressing diversity, equity and inclusion on its 14 campuses.Īmong the approved initiatives include combating racial harassment and racist speech, recruiting and retaining students, faculty and staff of color, expanding mental health resources and diversifying the curriculum. "Students deserve our full support as they continue focusing on attaining a degree through the pandemic." "A quality education and an affordable one go hand-in-hand at our universities," Shapira said. This is the first time that the State System of Higher Education has frozen basic in-state tuition for three straight years, according to the agency.īoard of Governors chairwoman Cindy Shapira said the decision was made to keep higher education affordable for students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Philly mob associate sentenced in real estate fraud scheme.Is it legal for businesses, airlines to require proof of vaccination? Penn professor weighs in.Drexel University joins national coalition to combat climate change.The state education agency's annual technology fee for students will also remain at $478 for the forthcoming school year. Pennsylvania students attending one of the 14 state-owned universities full-time will not see a tuition increase for a third consecutive academic year.īasic in-state tuition will remain at $7,716 for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year, the State System of Higher Education's Board of Governors voted Thursday.
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