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Committee advances bill allowing Northwest Technical Institute to hire presidents with industry experience
Summary
The committee approved a House bill that lets Northwest Technical Institute appoint a president with an industry background rather than requiring an education background; higher-education officials described the institute’s vocational programs and the board appointment process.
The Senate Education Committee voted to advance House Bill 1133, which amends hiring qualifications for the Northwest Technical Institute to permit presidents with industry experience rather than requiring an education background.
A senator presented the bill as Representative Unger’s measure from the House and said it would allow Northwest Technical Institute to appoint a president from industry. Ken Wharton, identified in…
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