1259 Application of the Pennsylvania State University to alter its degree level at a number of its branch campuses; notice of opportunity to respond

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Application of the Pennsylvania State University to Alter its Degree Level at a Number of its Branch Campuses; Notice of Opportunity to Respond

[26 Pa.B. 3653]

   Under 22 Pa. Code § 34.11 (relating to the alteration of degree level at previously established branch campuses by a state-supported institution), the Department of Education will consider the application of The Pennsylvania State University, a state-supported institution, for approval by the Secretary of Education to alter the previously established degree level at a number of its branch campuses.

   The application was received by the Secretary of Education on July 16, 1996 and is available for public inspection at the branch campuses involved, as well as at the institution's main campus.

   Written public comment on this application may be submitted to the Department within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Comments should be brief and should be limited to: a) whether and how the application adversely affects the respondent or others; b) whether and how the application assists the respondent or others; and, c) whether the application is feasible and needed or not feasible and not needed in particular areas. In cases where the application contains actions previously publicized and commented upon, those comments already received will be considered during the Department's evaluation and should not be resubmitted.

   All written comments shall be filed with Dr. Warren D. Evans, Liaison to Postsecondary and Higher Education Institutions, Department of Education, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, [phone] on or before 4 p.m. on the due date prescribed by this notice.

EUGENE W. HICKOK,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 96-1259. Filed for public inspection August 2, 1996, 9:00 a.m.]