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Article: NEW ENGLAND BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION . . . Working Together for College Readiness and Success
- Article from:
- The New England Journal of Higher Education
- Article date:
- January 1, 2006
- Author:
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Half a century ago, six visionary New England governors realized that New England's future hopes rested with higher education. Against a backdrop of deep economic uncertainty and exploding college enrollments fueled by the G.I. Bill, these governors formed the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) and committed their states to the shared pursuit of excellence. Soon after that, NEBHE was approved by New England's six state legislatures and authorized by the U.S. Congress.
Much has changed since those days. New technologies have transformed New England's workplaces, schools and homes. The clang of the machine shop has given way to the click of the mouse. New populations have enriched ...