AJR31: Joint Resolution Text

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

2015 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 31

May 5, 2015 - Introduced by Representatives Barca, Sargent, Hebl, Subeck, Goyke, Considine, Ohnstad, Sinicki, Berceau and C. Taylor, cosponsored by Senators L. Taylor, Wirch, Nass, Wanggaard and Vukmir. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR31,1,2 Relating to: recognizing the achievements and outstanding service of Herzing University and the Herzing family.

AJR31,1,6 Whereas, Herzing University was founded in 1965 as an early pioneer in career-focused, post-secondary education by preparing students for careers in the computer industry, marking 2015 as the 50th Anniversary of Herzing University's operations; and

AJR31,1,9 Whereas, having grown from a single institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to include eleven campuses in eight states as well as an online division, including three campuses in Wisconsin; and

AJR31,1,12 Whereas, Herzing University offers more than 50 undergraduate programs, two graduate programs, various continuing education options, and multiple diploma and certification opportunities; and

AJR31,1,14 Whereas, more than 6,000 students attend Herzing University annually, and the System has an alumni community of 50,000 and counting; and

AJR31,2,3 Whereas, Herzing University offers career development services to all of its graduates and tracks their employment success to best support their career success; and

AJR31,2,6 Whereas, Herzing University maintains an active advisory board with employers to solicit feedback on its curriculum to best ensure it aligns with the needs of industry; and

AJR31,2,10 Whereas, Henry Herzing, a trained systems engineer and a veteran U.S. Navy Senior Missile Test Officer, is the previous president, Chancellor Emeritus, current Board of Directors member, and, along with his wife Suzanne, co-founder of what is now Herzing University, Ltd.; and

AJR31,2,13 Whereas, Renée Herzing was selected by the University Board to serve as President of Herzing University in 2009 and has successfully led Herzing University since her appointment; now, therefore, be it

AJR31,2,17 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That Herzing University is recognized for 50 years of outstanding service in higher education, and the Herzing family is recognized for successfully operating and expanding Herzing University to offer a variety of career-focused programs at multiple campuses.

AJR31,2,18 (End)