06-29-2010, 01:59 PM
This may be old news already, but this is the email I got from tesc today:
As you may have heard, a proposal was made to merge Thomas Edison State College into Rutgers University. We vigorously opposed this idea because we believe that the unique mission of this institution to serve self-directed adults would not have survived.
I am pleased to inform you that after thoughtful consideration and reflection by the Governor and the Legislature, a consensus has been reached that the merger proposal will not go forward.
I am grateful that the Governor, the legislative leadership in both houses, and of both parties, concurred in our view that the public interest was best served by maintaining the autonomy and special mission of both Rutgers and Thomas Edison State College.
I would like to thank all of our students who contacted New Jersey officials and shared their story of how the College helped them achieve their goals. Your support played a critical role in this process by reminding everyone of the unique mission of the College and the vital opportunities it creates for adults, like you.
Now, with the merger proposal behind us, it is time to continue moving forward.
The time for uncertainty is over. You no longer have to worry about how the proposed merger might affect your status. As we enter a new academic and fiscal year, we are continuing our work to expand degree programs and provide flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults.
Our advisors and mentors are ready to help you take your next steps toward completing your degree.
Sincerely,
George A. Pruitt
President
As you may have heard, a proposal was made to merge Thomas Edison State College into Rutgers University. We vigorously opposed this idea because we believe that the unique mission of this institution to serve self-directed adults would not have survived.
I am pleased to inform you that after thoughtful consideration and reflection by the Governor and the Legislature, a consensus has been reached that the merger proposal will not go forward.
I am grateful that the Governor, the legislative leadership in both houses, and of both parties, concurred in our view that the public interest was best served by maintaining the autonomy and special mission of both Rutgers and Thomas Edison State College.
I would like to thank all of our students who contacted New Jersey officials and shared their story of how the College helped them achieve their goals. Your support played a critical role in this process by reminding everyone of the unique mission of the College and the vital opportunities it creates for adults, like you.
Now, with the merger proposal behind us, it is time to continue moving forward.
The time for uncertainty is over. You no longer have to worry about how the proposed merger might affect your status. As we enter a new academic and fiscal year, we are continuing our work to expand degree programs and provide flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults.
Our advisors and mentors are ready to help you take your next steps toward completing your degree.
Sincerely,
George A. Pruitt
President
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