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Committee forwards bill to support UConneffort to join major research-university association
Summary
HB 5479, which would implement the University of Connecticut's plan to pursue membership in a research-university association by funding new top-tier faculty hires and facilities, was referred to appropriations for further review.
Chair outlined HB 5479 as an implementation plan directing the University of Connecticut to hire at least 10 new top-tier research faculty over several years, appropriate funds to support those hires and provide general obligation bonds to outfit research facilities so UConn can better compete for membership in a research-university association such as the AAU. Committee members described the proposal as aspirational and said membership could drive reputational and research-dollar benefits for the state. The committee voted to refer the bill to appropriations for fiscal consideration.
