For anyone on the fence about earning a BOG AAS from Pierpont, please read

[ctcarl]

Just got this email from Pierpont's Communications Dept;

Faculty, Staff and Students, and to all concerned:


You may be aware that West Virginia State Legislature House Bill 2805 was introduced today.  We know that you have concerns, but be assured that the Pierpont Executive Cabinet and Board of Governor Chair are taking purposeful steps to address and stop this proposed bill.

This Friday, the President, the Board of Governors Chairman, members of the Executive Cabinet will be traveling to Charleston to meet with Delegate Joe Statler and possibly other legislators.

The Pierpont Executive Team will work aggressively on this issue and will keep you updated as we move forward.

Thank you.

Anthony Hancock
Interim President

Please see attachment for more details.  In short, HB2805 is the latest attempt by the WV legislature to merge Pierpont with Fairmont State University.

I don't pretend to know exactly what changes would be made to the BOG AAS program in the event that this bill is passed, or when they might take effect.  But anyone familiar with this program knows that the costs and requirements are different from one WV CC to another and even at Pierpont which is the most discussed option here on DF, significant changes, both official and unofficial, are made from time to time, typically without notice of any kind.

I would suggest that anyone seriously contemplating this program should consider enrolling as soon as is practical.