Press Release
Press Call: Civil Rights Groups Call for Strong Gainful Employment Regulation
AAUW Top Public Policy Adviser, Lisa Maatz, to Participate in Press Call
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, February 16, 2011, AAUW’s Director of Public Policy and Government Relations Lisa Maatz, will join other civil rights leaders on a conference call to highlight the need to hold colleges accountable to students and taxpayers.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has become increasingly concerned about credible reports that shed light on colleges that exploit students' need for financial aid, overcharge for postsecondary programs, and do not deliver results that lead students to real jobs. AAUW strongly supports the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts to define "gainful employment" in order to hold colleges accountable for providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to compete in today's marketplace. AAUW believes that higher education should be an engine for workforce training and development, and we must ensure that students can find affordable educational programs that lead to graduation and economically viable careers.
What:
Press Call: Civil Rights Groups Call on Secretary Duncan to Hold For-Profit Colleges Accountable.
How:
Dial In: 866/952-1906; Passcode: GAINFUL
When:
Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 3:00 p.m. ET
Who:
Lisa Maatz, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Wade Henderson, President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Benjamin Jealous (Invited), President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Thomas Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)
Lindsay McCluskey, President of the United States Students Association (USSA)
Monica Hall, Former student at a for-profit college
To set up an interview with Lisa Maatz, please contact Katie Broendel at broendelk@aauw.org or 202/785-7738.
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Since 1881, AAUW has been one of the nation’s leading voices promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW has a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 600 college/university institutional partners. Since AAUW's founding 130 years ago, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. AAUW's commitment to educational equity is reflected in its public policy advocacy, community programs, leadership development, conventions and conferences, national partnerships, and international connections.