Why the Partnership? Due to unwarranted public criticism, the future of higher education is being threatened. Through reduced appropriations and misrepresentations, the jobs of faculty and staff in Alabama's universities are being challenged. The Higher Education Partnership provides you a means of addressing this challenge. The time is now to take a stand and support this Partnership.  THE TIME IS NOW... For the faculty and staff of Alabama's universities to take a stand that their work is important and merits strong state support. For every Alabamian to take a stand that Alabama's economic development and quality of life depends on our higher education For students to take a stand for adequate state funding to keep tuition affordable. Why Take a Stand? The Reason: Instead of being applauded for their work, Alabama's universities are forced to fight to prevent appropriations from being reduced, facilities from being closed and accomplishments from being overlooked. The result of the reduced support for higher education is catastrophic for our state. Fewer of our citizens will have the opportunity to prepare for competition in the world's changing economy. Alabama's institutions and the livelihood of their employees are being threatened by reduced appropriations and misrepresentations. The decline in public appreciation for higher education is making it difficult for universities to recruit quality students and maintain a top faculty. Faculty and staff are required to work for low salaries and in out-dated facilities. Alabama families and students are forced to make even greater sacrifices because of increasing tuition costs. The state of Alabama's future depends on all of us. Why Have a Partnership? We now have an opportunity to take a stand and get involved in an organization designed to lead the effort to protect higher education. The organization is the Higher Education Partnership and your are the winner. The Strength of the Partnership With over 180,000 students, a half-million alumni, and scores of faculty and staff members, Alabama's public four-year institutions have a tremendous impact on the state's economy and culture. The Partnership can change the current negative trends in support for higher education and help move our universities into the twenty-first century stronger than ever. The Higher Education Partnership will provide a base to unite our constituency to ensure that our universities remain strong and viable, enabling them to provide quality education for generations to come. What Can You Do? Your Responsibility: The downward trend in public support for higher education can be reversed in Alabama if all the stake holders unite in this partnership. Join today and get involved! The Result: The Partnership with a base of members from the faculty/staff, student, alumni and business communities, will be a strong advocate. The Partnership will represent large numbers of citizens and will communicate a positive message. Political leaders will respond to the large, organized and active membership. Business leaders will join forces to protect one of Alabama's chief economic development resources. The general public will once again be proud of the success of Alabama's four year, publicly assisted universities.   THE DOWNWARD TREND OF PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION CAN BE REVERSED IN ALABAMA IF ALL THE STAKE HOLDERS UNITE IN PARTNERSHIP. JOIN TODAY Higher Education Partnership PO Box 761 Montgomery, AL 36101 email:causey@higheredpartners.org HOME | GENERAL | NEWS | WHY? | PARTNERS | STARS | LINKS | JOIN | EMAIL