U.S Senate Votes on College Affordability on Friday, July 20, 2007
On Wednesday, July 11, 2007, the U.S. House of Representative approved the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (H.R. 2669).
If passed, this act would cut interest rates in half on need-based student loans, reducing the cost of those loans for millions of student borrowers. Like legislation passed by the House earlier this year, the College Cost Reduction Act would cut interest rates from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent in equal steps over the next five years. Once fully phased-in, this would save the typical student borrower – with $13,800 in need-based student loan debt – $4,400 over the life of the loan. About 6.8 million students take out need-based loans each year. The act would also provide tuition assistance and loan forgiveness for college graduates who agree to become public school teachers or enter other public service professions.
On Friday, July 20, 2007, the U.S. Senate will be voting on the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (H.R. 2669). Voice your concern and send an email to your U.S. Senators urging them to vote in favor of the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (H.R. 2669)! Visit the NEA website and tell your Senators how you feel about college affordability: http://www.nea.org/lac/highered/index.html http://www.nea.org/lac/highered/index.html
Online Membership Registration
Online Membership for the Student WEA 2007-2008 is available online on the Student WEA website. The 2006-2007 Membership year expires on Friday, August 31, 2007. You can register online on the Membership Page of the Student WEA website. https://www.nea.org/HowToJoin/stateStudent.do?sea=wi&mbrType=STUDENT
Substitute Membership
You may want to apply for "Substitute Membership" if all of the follow applies:
* You have graduated from your education program at your college/university
* You have not signed a contract with any public school district but will be substituting in a public school (some have substitute teacher contracts so ask)
* You would like professional liability insurance while substituting at that public school
This membership will provide you with valuable WEAC and NEA resources and benefits while you are in the “limbo” (not a student but not a full time teacher). Please contact Patti Westphal at westphalp@weac.org to inquire about Substitute Membership. Be sure to indicate that you are a former Student WEA member.
Online Resume Updated Information
If you had a mini-resume posted and now have successfully landed a teaching contract, please LOG-IN to the Online Resume on the WEAC website. Simply go to the right side of your form and click the “I got a job” button and update us on your new job position. This will remove your resume’ and inform us where you have gone. https://www.weacm.org/login.cfm?url_file='StWEA/resumes/resume_form.cfm'
Fall 2007 Professional Development Seminar
The Fall 2007 Professional Development Seminar (PDS) will be held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. This year’s theme is: University of Student WEA! Keeping in mind that the Chula Vista is a popular destination getaway, remember to register EARLY for this conference! More information on the Fall 2007 PDS will be coming soon.
2007 WEAC Convention
The 2007 Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Convention will take place on Thursday, October 25 through Friday, October 26, 2007. Student WEA will be hosting a booth at the convention. In order to gain free admission to the convention, you must be a 2007-2008 Student WEA Member and pre-register. Starting September 1, 2007-08 Student WEA members can pre-register for the Convention.
Student WEA is also looking for volunteers to help with our booth as well. Please contact Gary Cooper, Student WEA State Public Relations Coordinator at: Garee1980@gmail.com for more information regarding volunteer opportunities.
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