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2014 Gubernatorial State of the State Addresses
and Higher Education
The 2014 Gubernatorial State of the State
Addresses and Higher Education
State Summary
Compiled by Thomas L. Harnisch, assistant director of state relations and policy analysis, and
Emily A. Parker, senior research and policy associate
Alabama
Gov. Robert Bentley (R)
State of the State Address January 14, 2014
Discussed a partnership between the University of Alabama-Birmingham and the
Southern Research Institute on biotech research and product development
Highlighted the Governor’s College and Career Ready Task Force, which has made
recommendations intended to supply a constant supply of high school and college
graduates with the skills needed by state industry
Stated that he will present legislation creating a Statewide Workforce Council, which will
advise educators and colleges on regional workforce needs
Plans to expand the number of Career Coaches and dual enrollment programs, along with
a marketing campaign and an emphasis on teaching “essential skills”
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell (R)
State of the State Address January 23, 2014
Praised progress on the Alaska Performance Scholarship; stated that the need for
remedial education will decline as more student pursue the scholarship
Proposed that students who take the ACT, SAT, or WorkKeys test within two years of
their expected high school graduation date and the state will pay for the exam
Called for developing career and technical education pathways by expanding dual credit
opportunities
Recommended requiring institutions that receive technical and vocation education grants
from the state to partner with high schools
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Arizona
Gov. Jan Brewer (R)
State of the State Address January 13, 2014
Called for linking research, workforce and competitive manufacturing
Emphasized that students need to be better prepared in an increasingly competitive
environment
Noted that by 2018, three out of five jobs in Arizona will demand postsecondary
education
Stressed the need for affordable college opportunities and predictable tuition rates
Asked the Arizona Board of Regents to approve a policy guaranteeing stable tuition rates
for four years of college
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D)
No address given in 2014
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D)
State of the State Address January 22, 2014
Lauded the state’s universities for their leadership in bioscience research
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D)
State of the State Address January 9, 2014
Said that college tuition has been increasing by double digits
Called on legislators to support a $100 million funding increase for higher education,
along with a 6 percent cap on tuition increases
Connecticut
Gov. Dannel Malloy (D)
State of the State Address February 6, 2014
Proposed the “CHET Baby Scholars” program to provide a tax-free college savings
account for each child born or adopted in Connecticut. The state would provide $100, and
if parents add $150 within four years, the state would provide an additional $150.
Stated that his budget includes an extra $45 million for the Governor’s Scholarship
program
Emphasized preparation for college and career
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Said that the state will continue to work with partners toward creating early college
programs, leading to students earning a high school diploma and associate’s degree at the
same time
Outlined “Transform CSCU 2020” initiative to provide an investment of $134 million to
help bring the state university system into a “single, student-centered, technology-rich
system”
Proposed the “Get Back to Get Ahead” program that will offer students with some
college but no degree up to three courses toward a degree
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell (D)
State of the State Address January 23, 2014
Praised legislation that better prepares teachers
Noted that 60 percent of jobs will require training beyond high school by the end of the
decade, but only 20 percent of high school students graduate ready for college or a career
Highlighted a partnership with the College Board to identify high-achieving, low-income
students and provide them information from top colleges and encourages them to apply
Called for reducing to zero the number of students who are capable of succeeding in
college but who do not apply for admission
Called for a scholarship program so that all the state’s low-income students with college
potential can taking credit-bearing courses during their senior year of high school
Announced a partnership with DuPont to partner with colleges to deliver a roadmap from
the classroom to employment through identifying skills to entry-level positions and
matching skills to courses and experiences
Discussed a partnership with Delaware Tech and Red Clay to supplement high school
programs with access to manufacturing equipment at Delaware Tech
Outlined a program in which state business groups are identifying manufacturers that will
allow high school students to get direct exposure to the workplace
Proposed a competitive grant program to fund public-private partnerships between
employers and schools/colleges in order to develop workforce skills
Called for a $2 million matching grant program to leverage federal dollars in support of
research and innovation
Launched the Delaware Cyber Initiative, a public-private partnership dedicated to cyber
innovation between public colleges and universities and private enterprise
Florida
Gov. Rick Scott (R)
State of the State Address March 4, 2014
Called for $80 million to fund colleges and universities who “graduate students best
positioned for a job”
Stressed college affordability, vetoed tuition increase
Proposed ending the law allowing 15 percent annual tuition increases and inflationary
tuition increases
Said that he is proud that all Florida state colleges offer bachelor’s degrees for $10,000
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Georgia
Gov. Nathan Deal (R)
State of the State Address January 15, 2014
Lauded the quality of the state’s postsecondary education system and asked higher
education leaders to examine the work readiness of their graduates
Said that the state paid full tuition through the HOPE Grant for programs with high job
placement rates, such as commercial driving, practical nursing and early childhood; the
governor will seek to extend the grant to more job-oriented programs, such as welding,
health care technology, diesel mechanics and information technology
Called on state legislators to create a new HOPE scholarship for technical college
students with minimum 3.5 GPAs.
Budget plan includes $10 million for low-interest loans for technical college students, in
order to cover the funding gap in tuition, books, and fees.
Proposed funding the Hope Scholarship and HOPE Grant at 103 percent of last year’s
amount
Announced the Governor’s High Demand Career Initiative, which will bring together
economic development officials, university leaders, technical colleges heads, and private
sector executives to discuss employer needs and expectations
Said that the state needs to avoid costly remediation
Hawaii
Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D)
State of the State Address January 21, 2014
Discussed the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy’s Akamai Workforce
initiative to train college students for work in technical fields
Thanked the University of Hawaii for setting up the Loretta Deliana Fuddy Memorial
Scholarship in Health, Human and Public Services.
Idaho
Gov. Butch Otter (R)
State of the State Address January 6, 2014
Highlighted task force recommendations to boost educational attainment, with a goal of
having 60 percent of Idaho citizens between the ages of 25 to 34 with a degree or
professional certification by 2020
Highlighted public-private partnerships between institutions of higher education and
business and industry
Mentioned the state’s participation in Complete College America
Called for new investments in high-demand programs at four-year institutions in order to
bring in more instructors, reduce the logjam of students in upper-level courses and help
students finish on time
Called for increased support for professional-technical education programs
Called for funding outreach programs and a nursing initiative
Highlighted the successes of the College of Western Idaho
Called for an additional $7 million for the higher education stabilization fund
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Illinois
Gov. Pat Quinn (D)
State of the State Address January 29, 2014
Mobilized the state’s education system behind the 60% by 2025 college attainment goal
Stated that community colleges have increased the number of individuals with degrees
and career certificates by more than 30 percent since 2008
Highlighted the expansion of dual enrollment opportunities
Called for doubling the number of Monetary Award Program (MAP) scholarships
Announced “Veteran Bridge Programs” for military medics to attain LPN degrees at
Joliet Junior College, the College of DuPage, and Illinois Central College in Peoria
Indiana
Gov. Mike Pence (R)
State of the State Address January 14, 2014
Called for expanding career and technical education options through partnerships with
businesses, conducting an “in-depth assessment of how our career and technical
education dollars are being spent”
Called for repurposing current job training dollars in order to help adults attain high-wage
jobs in high-demand fields
Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad (R)
Condition of the State Address January 14, 2014
Highlighted a state partnership with Iowa State University on renewable fuels
Discussed a partnership between Des Moines University to bring more doctors to rural
communities
Outlined new opportunities for 60,000 new students in STEM fields made in part through
an advisory council
Lamented the trend in decreasing college affordability and increasing student debt
Noted steps his administration has taken toward college affordability: more funding for
community colleges, increased the Iowa Tuition Grant for private colleges, targeted
support for those entering teach and providing rural health care
Called for a tuition freeze and mitigation of student debt levels
Described a program at the University of Northern Iowa that requires all students
receiving loans to participate in financial literacy programs
Stated that his budget plan triples supports for apprenticeship programs
Proposed giving veterans credit for military training and experience for occupational
licensure
Called on the State Board of Education to pass rules giving veterans, spouses, and
dependents automatic in-state tuition at community colleges
Plans to convene stakeholders to develop policies to provide veterans with academic
credit for military training and experience
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Kansas
Gov. Sam Brownback (R)
State of the State Address January 15, 2014
Said that the state’s universities are “critical,” and his administration has made strategic
investments in areas of “unique excellence” with more included in his budget proposal
Kentucky
Gov. Steve Beshear (D)
State of the Commonwealth Address January 7, 2014
Discussed improvements in college and career readiness
Noted an increase in transfer credits from two- to four-year colleges
Said that cuts during the recession negatively affected college affordability
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R)
Opening Speech for the 2014 Legislative Session March 10, 2014
Budget will increase higher education funding by $141 million
Said that a new $40 million workforce incentive initiative will better prepare students for
the new economy
Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R)
State of the State Address February 4, 2014
Praised a state program that offers college credit opportunities to high school students
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D)
State of the State Speech January 23, 2014
Praised the state for holding down the cost of tuition
Lauded the state for passing the DREAM Act
Hopes to reach a point where every high school student graduates with either technical
skills or a year of college already earned
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Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D)
State of the Commonwealth Address January 28, 2014
Recommended providing resources to public colleges and universities in order to
continue a tuition and fee freeze
Called on business leaders to hire college graduates and mentioned training grants and
community colleges linked to workforce needs
Michigan
Gov. Rick Snyder (R)
State of the State Address January 16, 2014
Discussed a STEM education pre-college program leading to students picking a STEM-
related major
Noted university participation in the Smart Zone collaborative
Described an economic development summit that included college students
Highlighted a three-year apprenticeship program between community colleges and the
private sector
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton (D)
State of the State Address TBA
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (R)
State of the State Address January 22, 2014
Discussed the importance college and career readiness
Described a board certification plan for teachers in the state
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D)
State of the State Address January 21, 2014
Stated that every student should be able to afford to attend college
Said that the unemployment rate of high school graduates is twice that of college
graduates; two in three jobs by the end of the decade will require some kind of college
credential
Praised state efforts to keep college affordable, as the state’s universities have led the
nation in holding down tuition in the past five years
Called for college graduates to have skills to compete for good jobs, without a load of
debt
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Proposed another tuition freeze for the state’s public four-year universities
Included more funding for the Access Missouri scholarship in his budget and to ensure
the Bright Flight program lives up to its mission
Praised expansion of the A-Plus schools program, whereby students can attend
community college for free in Missouri through the A-Plus Scholarship
Stated that core higher education funding will be awarded based on performance
Outlined a STEM initiative that will invest $22 million to build better facilities and
produce more graduates in STEM fields
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D)
No address given in 2014
Nebraska
Gov. Dave Heineman (R)
State of the State Address January 15, 2014
Stated that expanding Medicaid will impact funding for public colleges
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval (R)
No address given in 2014
New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan (D)
State of the State Address February 6, 2014
Called for working together to ensure college and career readiness standards are
implemented effectively
Emphasized STEM education
Stated that her budget last year partially restored higher education funding and froze
tuition at community colleges and public four-year universities
New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie (R)
State of the State Address January 14, 2014
Stressed the importance of college and career readiness
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New Mexico
Gov. Susana Martinez (R)
State of the State Address January 21, 2014
Called for a second round of early college high schools, where students can prepare for a
career by interning with a business and earning a high school diploma and college
credential at the same time
Proposed state investment to attract talented faculty members and build laboratories
Discussed state efforts toward building a common statewide nursing curriculum
Doubling the state’s financial commitment to repay student loans for health care
professionals working in rural areas
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D)
State of the State Address January 9, 2014
Lauded passage of CUNY and SUNY 2020
Called for a program that would provide the top 10 percent of high school graduates full
scholarships to any CUNY or SUNY institutions if they pursue a math or science career
and agree to work in the state for five years
North Carolina
Gov. Pat McCrory (R)
No address given in 2014
North Dakota
Gov. Jack Dalrymple (R)
No address given in 2014
Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R)
State of the State Address February 24, 2014
Praised the unified building and construction plan for state universities and performance-
based funding
Discussed the role of two-year colleges in helping students earn a high school diploma
and receive training
Highlighted the importance of vocational education and that students should be able to
earn college credits while in high school
Lauded university presidents for collaboration and creating pathways to a college degree
Outlined a plan to give academic credits to veterans for skills and experience in the
Armed Forces
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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R)
State of the State Address February 3, 2014
Highlighted the importance of college and career readiness
Stressed that the state will need more skilled workers
Noted the state’s participation in Complete College America and growth in the number of
degrees awarded
Oregon John Kitzhaber (D)
State of the State Address TBA
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett (R)
State of the State Address February 4, 2014
Proposed the Ready to Succeed program, which will provide an additional $25 million
for middle-income students who want to earn a two- or four-year degree
Call on institutions to “hold the line” on student debt and to match new state grant dollars
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (D)
State of the State Address January 15, 2014
Allocated $10 million for tuition freeze at the state’s three institutions of higher education
Supports a bond referendum for upgrades for the state’s public colleges
South Carolina
Gov. Nikki Haley (R)
State of the State Address January 22, 2014
Higher education was not included in Gov. Haley’s remarks
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard (R)
State of the State Address January 14, 2014
Discussed new remediation programs and career camps to expose students to high-need
career fields
Highlighted the importance of career and technical education and upgrades needed for
technical institutes
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Outlined plan to buy down cost increases of dual enrollment courses
Noted the shortage of health care professionals in rural communities, and called for
expanding programs and adding students at the state medical school
Tennessee
Gov. Bill Haslam (R)
State of the State Address February 3, 2014
Noted that the state will need 55 percent of its residents with a certificate or degree
beyond high school to get a job in 2025 and highlighted the “Drive to 55” attainment goal
Discussed the SAIL program that helps students avoid remediation and discounted dual
enrollment courses
Lauded the Degree Compass program, which predicts the subjects and majors in which
student will be most successful
Said that the state budget will include funding to identify and recruit working adult non-
degree completers to return to college and finish their program
Ordered the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to create a scorecard that measure
institutional performance
Stated that his state budget includes grants to local communities with strategic plans to
close the skills gap
Discussed proposed state budget items, including $13 million to fund the Complete
College Act, $63 million for capital maintenance and $65 million for state community
college upgrades
Outlined the “Tennessee Promise,” a program that would pay for the first two years of
community college
Texas
Gov. Rick Perry (R)
No address given in 2014
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R)
State of the State Address January 29, 2014
Stated that high school graduates need to be college and career ready
Discussed state investment in STEM education
Reiterated the state goal to have 66 percent of Utah residents with a degree or
postsecondary certificate by 2020
Vermont
Gov. Peter Shumlin (D)
State of the State Address January 8, 2014
Highlighted the role of education in preventing drug addition, through continuing work
on early college, dual enrollment, flexible pathways and STEM education
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Virginia
Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D)
State of the State Address TBA
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D)
State of the State Address January 14, 2014
Called it a “mistake” to get behind on higher education funding, that students need to
know that college will be affordable
Implored Senate to pass the DREAM Act
Proposed more investments in the College Bound scholarship
Stated that Washington needs more STEM Graduates and should fund the STEM
Innovation Alliance
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D)
State of the State Address January 8, 2014
Emphasized the importance of STEM education and career and technical education
Called on the legislature to solve the credit transfer issue
All teacher education graduates in elementary school will need to pass a test
Discussed the state’s role in helping veterans pursue higher education
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R)
State of the State Address January 22, 2014
Discussed Wisconsin Fast Forward, which provides customized training in
manufacturing, construction and customer service
Lauded increased support for technical colleges, in order to allow them to expand
programs in health care, information technology and advanced manufacturing
Praised the UW Flexible Option, a program designed to help adults earn a degree.
Funded new positions at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Medical
College of Wisconsin in order to boost the number of physicians serving rural
communities
Supports dual enrollment academies to help student earn high school and technical
college credits at the same time
Enrolled more than 1,200 high school students in the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship
program
Developed a scholarship for high school students who excel in technical education
Highlighted a tuition freeze at the University of Wisconsin System
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Wyoming
Gov. Matt Mead (R)
State of the State Address February 10, 2014
Called for pay raises for community college and University of Wyoming employees
Discussed the state’s receipt of $15 million in matching funds for energy research at the
University of Wyoming
Stated that the programs at the University of Wyoming are important for energy, tourism,
agriculture and other fields
Called for the continuous improvement in education, from early childhood education to
college completion