NJ Colleges Form Alliance to Highlight Their Role

Associated Press - September 17, 2008

 

(Trenton, New Jersey) – Nine of New Jersey's state colleges and universities are joining forces to try to push higher education to the top of the state's political agenda in the face of state budget cuts.

The "Nine Strong for a Stronger New Jersey" campaign includes The College of New Jersey, Kean University, Montclair State University, New Jersey City University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Richard Stockton College, Rowan University, Thomas Edison State College, and William Paterson University.

The New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities said it is forming the alliance to improve programs, combat funding cuts and strengthen private sector ties, among other goals.