Higher Education Committee (Georgia House)

The House Higher Education Committee is a 17 member legislative body consisting of a chairman, a vice-chairman, a secretary, and 14 members. The Committee operates under a House mandate to evaluate legislation affecting the University System of Georgia.^[1]

Scope and jurisdiction

The House Higher Education Committee is responsible for all legislation that influences the University System of Georgia including all universities, colleges, and programs of post-secondary education. The committee also has jurisdiction over the administration of student financial aid throughout the state.^[1]

Members

As of 2014,^[1] the members of the House Higher Education Committee are:

• Carl Rogers, chairman
• David Casas, vice chairman
• Amy Carter, secretary
• Katie M. Dempsey, member
• Earl Ehrhart, member
• Carol Fullerton, member
• Pat Gardner, member
• Scott Holcomb, member
• David Knight, member
• Ronnie Mabra, member
• Quincy Murphy, member
• John David Pezold, member
• Matt Ramsey, member
• Chuck Sims, member
• Calvin Smyre, member
• Ben Watson, member
• Chuck Williams, member

See also

• List of state government committees (Georgia)

References

External links

• Legis.ga.gov. Welcome to the Georgia General Assembly. Home page. Retrieved June 10, 2013.

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