Erie Community College Virtual Hearing to be Held

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Over a two day period, a public hearing will be held regarding the proposed community college in Erie County. In lieu of a traditional public hearing, guests are encouraged to tune in via Zoom technology, to adequately follow social distancing guidelines. 

On Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11, Erie County and Empower Erie will be arguing against the Northerm Pennsylvania Regional College and PA State Senator Joe Scarnati. 

Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper will be joined by Director of Administration Gary N. Lee, and the Erie County Community College Committee, in addition to Empower Erie. 

"We continue to fight for equity in Erie County," Dahlkemper said in a statement. "The COVID-19 pandemic has further revealed the inequity here locally and highlights the longstanding need for attainable and affordable community college education. Enough is enough. Give Erie County residents what they deserve so our community can thrive and be competitive in the global marketplace."

For more information, and to offer your view on the proposed community college, contact the State Board of Education here.

Here is the schedule and Zoom information as per the PA State Board of Education:

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

Webinar: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/99353653022  

Webinar Password: 490311 

Telephone: 877-369-0926 (Toll Free) 

Webinar ID: 993 5365 3022 

Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. 

Webinar: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/92245405820  

Webinar Password: 545453 

Telephone: 877-369-0926 (Toll Free) 

Webinar ID: 922 4540 5820

June 10, 2020

1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. - Call to Order

1:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. - Evidentiary Submissions of the Parties (testimony and written submissions): Presentations by Erie County and Empower Erie

3:10 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. - Evidentiary Submissions of the Parties (testimony and written submissions): Presentations by the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Sen. Joseph Scarnati, III

June 11, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. - Call to Order

9:10 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. - Cross-examination by the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Sen. Joseph Scarnati, III

9:40 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. - Cross-examination by Erie County and Empower Erie

10:10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. - Closing Statement by the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Sen. Joseph Scarnati, III

10:15 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. - Closing Statement by Erie County and Empower Erie

10:20 a.m. - Questions and deliberations by State Board Members

Followed immediately - Action Item: Erie County Community College Plan

Followed immediately - Adjournment