Langerholc Appointed to State Board of Higher Education, Performance-Based Funding Council

HARRISBURG - Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) has been appointed to key panels tasked with improving postsecondary education in the Commonwealth.

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) appointed Langerholc to the State Board of Higher Education and the Performance-Based Funding Council.

The 21-member State Board of Higher Education will play a crucial role in developing, planning, and advancing the higher education landscape in the Commonwealth. This board is tasked with establishing policies that ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to high-quality, affordable, and accountable postsecondary education opportunities, preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving job market.

The Performance-Based Funding Council is set to modernize how three state-related institutions-Penn State, Pitt, and Temple-receive funding. By developing a new process based on performance metrics, the council aims to boost degree attainment, promote affordability, and align educational outcomes with the workforce needs of the 21st-century economy. This innovative approach will help drive economic growth and ensure that higher education institutions are meeting the needs of students and employers alike.

"These appointments will put me in a position to tackle one of the biggest tasks facing Pennsylvania: retaining our young talent by making higher education more accessible and affordable while linking academic programs to high-demand, family-sustaining jobs," said Langerholc. "I'm eager to serve on these boards and help Pennsylvania students set a course for living, working, and raising a family here in the Commonwealth."

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