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Travis said LSSU receives approximately $14 million in state support annually and that an economic impact analysis shows the university contributes about $155 million per year to the Sault Ste. Marie area and Eastern Upper Peninsula. He said roughly 88% of students come from Michigan and an estimated 71% of graduates stay in the state to pursue careers.

Travis highlighted distinctive, hands‑on programs: a student‑run fish hatchery that supplies North Atlantic salmon to the Great Lakes (he said the Great Lakes fishing industry totals about $2.7 billion annually and the hatchery produces more than 1 million fish); the nation's first bachelor's degree in robotics engineering; a cannabis chemistry degree program; and a nursing program that supplies a large share of local health care staff. He also noted partnerships with K‑12 districts, community colleges, Department of Corrections prison education and regional employers.

Travis described LSSU as ‘‘Michigan's rural serving institution’’ focused on open access, small class sizes and personalized undergraduate education; he said the school has a relatively high open‑access graduation rate (~60%) and high first‑year retention (79% last year). The presentation closed with an invitation for lawmakers to visit campus and a request for continued state support for facilities and programs. No binding appropriations actions were taken during the presentation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Appropriations - Higher Education and Community Colleges Wednesday, April 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lake Superior State University President David Travis told the subcommittee that LSSU provides high regional return on a small state appropriation, runs unique programs including a fish hatchery and robotics engineering, and places most graduates in Michigan jobs.","taxTitle","Appropriations - Higher Education and Community Colleges, Appropriations, House of Representative, Committees\t\t\t\t\t, Legislative, Michigan","taxId",30762,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260485,"Oakland University touts affordability, internships and economic return; requests 4% operating increase",1100,2902000,4002000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3130831-7f136446ee82334e13bbe94e34b06d0d&start=2902&end=4002","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3130831-7f136446ee82334e13bbe94e34b06d0d/thumbnail_2902000.jpg","/articles/6260485/Michigan/Oakland-University-touts-affordability-internships-and-economic-return-requests-4-operating-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260485-a932e3ab05a0da18d81bf6d4f95c6095/orig.mp4?Expires=1770503346&Signature=iEzvHC~MPfW1nxWsmZVMPNtMxzxQrhUB9TCt5vjUYpaD6Dzr7fe4rlPwI-hdCbWcF0ZGVzyFVpTmXn5Nu9-4YrEzriebKqMjCH8dLGI76xXi5oRwf85tP5qZVEcaOSzxUXn9oYxKdUD-tHpAmHDrVuK3Ic3bbPKzcxd1HNT61TVO35P~WmxKUhEUokhGD7SkHzYDa5eJDZ9vF4g5LIIU4hGk~xqOd-kq786zSh2hmBlAGXJoYljm~L9FchBBPXhBOtMd~OEyP42NMLCB5LQdvDR34jhf8NNp6RYDmFkT958VoX~CJKkuHh8V3zaOlrs8LE4mwEPzgRytnxByi7ZGwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oakland University leaders told the House Appropriations Subcommittee that state investment delivers measurable economic returns, supports internships and helps keep student debt below national averages—and asked lawmakers to consider a 4% increase in operating support.

Amy Thompson, Oakland's executive vice president and provost, said nearly 92% of Oakland students are from Michigan, 52% of graduates complete degrees with no debt, and the average debt for borrowers is about $22,750. She described an \"OU pledge\" guaranteeing internship opportunities and said 91% of graduates completed a field‑related internship.

Thompson and student vice president Marion Brummer referenced the Michigan Achievement Scholarship: Oakland reported more than 2,500 students receiving the $5,500 scholarship in 2024–25 and supported Governor Whitmer's proposal to expand the program. Thompson cited a preliminary Anderson Economic Group study attributing about $1.9 billion in net new economic activity to Oakland in fiscal year 2024, supporting roughly 6,485 jobs and generating about $316 million in state tax revenue—figures the university used to argue state appropriations generate a multiple return on investment.

Thompson asked the subcommittee to consider the State Budget Office recommendation for a 4% across‑the‑board operating increase for public universities for FY 2025–26, contingent on a 4.5% cap on undergraduate tuition increases. She said current base operations increases (1.5% in the current fiscal year) are below inflation and that a 4% increase would help the university maintain services and workforce development programs.

No binding appropriations decisions were taken during the presentation; Thompson yielded time to student testimony and answered committee questions about internship pipelines and workforce partnerships.","Oakland University presented data on student affordability, internship guarantees and economic impact, and requested the subcommittee consider the State Budget Office's 4% operating increase contingent on a 4.5% tuition restraint.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260490,"Saginaw Valley State emphasizes affordability, nursing outcomes and regionally aligned programs",602,2297000,2899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3130831-7f136446ee82334e13bbe94e34b06d0d&start=2297&end=2899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3130831-7f136446ee82334e13bbe94e34b06d0d/thumbnail_2297000.jpg","/articles/6260490/Michigan/Saginaw-Valley-State-emphasizes-affordability-nursing-outcomes-and-regionally-aligned-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260490-b743464ce1f925da60a729d4998e943c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770503346&Signature=TqAXXvU8ec6FQo5HeFFXUzwSmScQSP2tUstdh1V181ZZdmsQBNBXiIP6kWJDTL5mLOQjFxP2Tmkd2an5UYybEJybmNBdVgQeompc85dnJ6j~ka8XksJ1AEiIasTRFmuUpxicWd08827tuGqPhkn3wrXtFKnquKhhEa82sBWvFPlAiW9CGkZKXHS7Mln3c13rTcOWv56W6NGSfCGyXQSlBQ3BMNaLLrcGopIpkJ3uNSBZYSnewP~nh0-IM5~CPlD-ugF8Hrr9VnkP-GYnYqgPCAqWOmv~beKo5owSPNxSkO7vMRDzDskuS9C-9ZoFfPCd7lsY5P6rcm7lOYwJ63Vm3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Saginaw Valley State University President George Grama told the House Appropriations Subcommittee that SVSU focuses on affordable, workforce‑aligned education and high licensure pass rates that place graduates into state jobs.

Grama said SVSU has about 7,000 students across more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and highlighted that the university offers programs tied to many of Michigan's \"hot 50\" occupations. He told the committee that SVSU provides programs in 38 of the state's hot jobs, naming nursing, accounting, engineering, teaching and computer science among them.

Grama emphasized outcomes in licensure exams: he said SVSU's nursing graduates achieved a 98.55% first‑time pass rate on the National Council licensure exam in 2024, exceeding national and state averages. He also said SVSU ranked among the top five public universities in Michigan for graduates remaining in the state and that over 50% of first‑year students in 2023–24 received the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.

Grama described partnerships with community colleges to create seamless transfer and accelerated pathways (including ADN to BSN joint pathways) and cited capital projects supported by prior appropriations such as Brown Hall renovations and a planned Lake Huron Environmental Science Research Station. He asked the subcommittee to continue appropriation support to preserve SVSU's low tuition and student aid efforts.

No formal committee action was recorded during SVSU's presentation; Grama answered committee questions and reiterated the university's role in training teachers, nurses and other in‑state professionals.","Saginaw Valley State University told the subcommittee it offers programs aligned with the state's hot jobs, maintains one of the lowest tuition rates among public universities and reported high nursing licensure pass rates and strong graduate retention in Michigan.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260495,"Michigan State University president warns federal research cuts would affect state jobs, FRIB investments",1009,1180000,2189000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3130831-7f136446ee82334e13bbe94e34b06d0d&start=1180&end=2189","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3130831-7f136446ee82334e13bbe94e34b06d0d/thumbnail_1180000.jpg","/articles/6260495/Michigan/Michigan-State-University-president-warns-federal-research-cuts-would-affect-state-jobs-FRIB-investments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260495-32a5aeb3ae8e97f9e09e3cd6b9a8b409/orig.mp4?Expires=1770503346&Signature=ZiC3AfnQrtFOeO72V0Ac7IUgckzm5N-HhgbiBpOUvpWB1utN64mWFh~hjXw1zSoqzn~hHIc2M35XV2fKWZF6AD0i~bOFsh2Ej55iyYX4uWbLPIn8Sa7sg8aOJL8Z9Nw80ODaZZEKYOlYUqq9RU4iuah8QkyHIwk159UDmyHHeZsc-1jY-VPpWpxgnWpDr1F7ke8PKXyL7E0bA-VokQ88Lcwfv2c8B4fP-BFhSfq--izoT-vder8mnJnE3nxr4lBjfk6f6dChJkLRkG3VFZZJKLBf9fQjIeel3UPoCoeeQ2vCFIMkR5PqafZ9k6VHvHBcHqN5ngHCD7v9N1e7P3h-sA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michigan State University leaders told the House Appropriations Subcommittee that federal research funding and MSU's applied programs provide major statewide economic and workforce benefits—and that proposed federal reductions to indirect cost recovery would hinder that work.

An MSU president speaking to the subcommittee said MSU is approaching $932 million in annual research expenditures and noted the university is reliant on federal funding for roughly half of that research. He singled out proposed caps on indirect costs—citing a 15% cap proposed for some National Institutes of Health awards—as a risk to facilities and operations that enable research.

The president described MSU's Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science national user facility, as a major federal partnership: the president said FRIB has attracted about $1.5 billion in federal investment since 2012 and that 79% of FRIB spending has remained in Michigan. He said FRIB supports more than 700 jobs and more than $541 million in Michigan contracts since 2011.

On talent and workforce development, MSU's testimony emphasized transfer pathways (including partnerships with Lansing Community College), efforts to modernize general education, a range of short technical training programs and health sciences clinical partnerships. The president said MSU's colleges are working to address teacher shortages and early‑childhood vacancies and that roughly 70% of MSU health sciences students remain in Michigan to practice.

Committee members asked about the immediate effects of federal research cuts on clinical trials and on MSU's research portfolio; the president said MSU is actively making the case to congressional leaders and monitoring funding proposals.

No appropriations actions or binding motions were recorded during the MSU presentation; the testimony focused on research scale, federal partnerships and workforce pipelines.","Michigan State University told the appropriations subcommittee that federal research funding underpins statewide economic impact and warned proposed caps on indirect costs could reduce research capacity and jobs.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6260500,"Northern Michigan University presidents and students highlight scholarship impact, workforce programs",853,269000,1122000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3130831-7f136446ee82334e13bbe94e34b06d0d&start=269&end=1122","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3130831-7f136446ee82334e13bbe94e34b06d0d/thumbnail_269000.jpg","/articles/6260500/Michigan/Northern-Michigan-University-presidents-and-students-highlight-scholarship-impact-workforce-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260500-da62f274e936ed4b5a156661cae64a6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770503346&Signature=FlzJnGacuxfNW-D8VNrtCUavwFoCc7spJo3p9Sp2DOGQBIDaTtGwtQpJ7t1IT8ZNLJhYWKJ-L22q~sZKaHqrL0LEzjUapUxg8n8dq3lz~PMdYPJdcsl3EcmtZHK6lLnCku2wc92nrf~6m64pZrafnyqzora6iFVT8WMQ--WfEpaMkji7iHfqaT9LxDa1gKlAs3CuDptSU0txiJ9eh-DRScOTOgUD1i8oWpRmkTPHLad4ytafMEfXzVaTgFmRRgEq9cjbjzU2mApFyLcknhIGUpYLKrerpMPB-Q6rGvEJbWFk3UjrQBLxyprM0YJ5Iwv~rsOinZArvjamfu0wGypU7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students, alumni and Northern Michigan University leaders told the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Higher Education and Community Colleges on April 24 that state scholarship and workforce programs are fueling enrollment and local job placement.

Bennett Lisonbee, a junior in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and other students described transfer ease and close faculty support at Northern. \"If I have a question in the middle of the night...I can shoot them a text and they'll respond in the morning,\" Lisonbee said. Emma Gearopy, a senior in forensic biochemistry, recounted internships and research at university facilities including the Center for Forensic Science and an internship with the Michigan State Police Forensic Science Laboratory in Marquette. Alumni Lexi Hagen and entrepreneur Troy Morris highlighted the NMU Rural Leadership Fellowship and business ties that led to local job creation.

President Brock Tessman emphasized the university's enrollment growth, retention gains and the impact of specific state programs. Tessman told the committee NMU enrolls about 500 students from the Upper Peninsula and 800 from Michigan's Lower Peninsula who benefit from the Michigan Achievement Scholarship; he said the scholarship represents roughly $2,500,000 annually supporting UP students. Tessman also pointed to the Grow Your Own teacher pipeline (about 400 enrollees with roughly a 90% retention rate) and the university's cold case/forensic collaboration with Western Michigan University and the Michigan State Police as examples of state-supported applied programs.

Tessman said NMU supports the governor's recommended operating increase for public universities and highlighted a planned Northern Enterprise Center intended to house the College of Business and serve as a hub for regional workforce and economic development; he said final authorization was pending. He also noted that \"about 93% of our graduates have secured jobs immediately upon graduation from Northern Michigan University.\" Tessman characterized NMU as serving both four‑year and community college missions in Marquette and Alger counties.

The presentation closed with representatives asking for additional outcome data; Representative Roth requested a 10‑year retention-in-state figure, which Tessman said he could provide but did not have at the hearing.","Northern Michigan University students and President Brock Tessman told the House Appropriations Subcommittee that state investments such as the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and workforce programs have supported enrollment growth, hands-on training and regional workforce placement.","actionData","errors"]

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