Connecticut Senate Bill SR00024

Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/25/19
• Refer: 1/25/19
• Report Pass: 3/6/19

Caption

Resolution Confirming The Nomination Of Timothy Larson Of East Hartford To Be Executive Director Of The Office Of Higher Education.

Impact

The approval of SR00024 empowers Timothy Larson to take charge of the Office of Higher Education, which has significant implications for the administration and strategic direction of higher education in the state. The role involves establishing educational standards, working with institutions to develop policies, and advocating for the needs of higher education at the governmental level. Larson's leadership will likely influence funding, program development, and academic initiatives across various institutions.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 24, proposed in January 2019, confirms the nomination of Timothy Larson of East Hartford to serve as the Executive Director of the Office of Higher Education. This resolution was introduced by Senator Duff and was reviewed by the Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations. The purpose of this nomination is to appoint a leader to head the state's higher education office, which is responsible for overseeing educational policies and initiatives within the state's college and university systems.

Contention

While the resolution passed with unanimous support in the Senate, resolutions confirming nominations can sometimes be contentious due to differing opinions on qualifications and vision for educational leadership. In this case, there were no public opposition statements recorded in the voting history, indicating a consensus surrounding Larson's qualifications and the confidence in his ability to effectively lead the Office of Higher Education.