Issue Brief

The United States of Semesters: Reexamining the Quarter versus Semester Debate in Higher Education Systems

Semester, quarter, session, term. While all these words are often used interchangeably to describe the academic...
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Issues to Watch

2025 Issues to Watch

As the 2025 legislative cycle approaches, legislators across the South prepare and pre-file legislation to address...
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Issues to Watch

2024 Issues to Watch

As the 2024 legislative cycle approaches, legislators across the South prepare and pre-file legislation to address...
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Issues to Watch

2023 Issues to Watch

As the 2023 legislative cycle approaches, legislators across the South are preparing and pre-filing legislation to...
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Education Committee

Ghazala Hashmi

2024-2025 Acting ChairSenatorVirginia

Amy Galey

2024-2025 Vice Chair-DesignateSenator North Carolina

Cody Allen

Committee LiaisonSenior Policy AnalystCSG South

CSG South’s Education Committee focuses on educational systems at all levels and examines how Southern states are ensuring their students are properly prepared for college entry and ready to compete in the increasingly global economy. Equally, the committee considers the importance of developing greater technical skills in state workforces, preparation and retainment of effective teachers, the incorporation of new technologies and methodologies in the educational field, and the impact of federal initiatives on state and local educational systems.