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2/4/20 - Hepatitis A Outbreak | Universities Struggle to Compete for Faculty | Push for Computer Science Ed
The state health department responds to a Hepatitis A outbreak.
Then, universities struggle to compete for faculty and staff.
And, a Mississippi tech company wants the state to invest more in computer science education.
Segment 1:
The Mississippi Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A across Mississippi. Since April of 2019, there have been 149 cases of Hepatitis A, marking a period of sustained transmission across the state. The most recent case involved a restaurant worker in Vicksburg. Dr. Kathryn Taylor is the Deputy State Epidemiologist. She tells our Kobee Vance the department is investigating each case to prevent the spread of the disease.
Segment 2:
Mississippi's colleges and universities say they're struggling to compete for highly trained faculty. Mississippi College Board Commissioner Alfred Rankins told the Senate Appropriations Sub-Committee that between 2017 and 2019, surrounding states increased their funding for higher education, while Mississippi's declined by nearly 11 percent. Rankins is requesting 10 percent more for colleges and universities which would put their funding at $733 million dollars for fiscal year 2021.
Presidents of the state's eight universities and colleges discussed the challenges of attracting and retaining faculty. Dr. Jerryl Briggs is the President of Mississippi Valley State University. He tells MPB's Desare Frazier the lack of competitive salaries and the school's rural location are factors in attracting faculty and staff. Republican Senator Jennifer Branning of Philadelphia heads the sub-committee that heard from Mississippi's university presidents. She says she will take the information presented and work with it throughout the process.
Segment 3:
A campaign by Mississippi-based tech company C-Spire designed to motivate legislators, policy makers and parents to invest more in computer science education made waves on Super Bowl Sunday. Dave Miller is the Senior Manage of Media Relations at C-Spire. He tells our Michael Guidry the time for that investment is now.
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The state health department responds to a Hepatitis A outbreak.
Then, universities struggle to compete for faculty and staff.
And, a Mississippi tech company wants the state to invest more in computer science education.
Segment 1:
The Mississippi Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A across Mississippi. Since April of 2019, there have been 149 cases of Hepatitis A, marking a period of sustained transmission across the state. The most recent case involved a restaurant worker in Vicksburg. Dr. Kathryn Taylor is the Deputy State Epidemiologist. She tells our Kobee Vance the department is investigating each case to prevent the spread of the disease.
Segment 2:
Mississippi's colleges and universities say they're struggling to compete for highly trained faculty. Mississippi College Board Commissioner Alfred Rankins told the Senate Appropriations Sub-Committee that between 2017 and 2019, surrounding states increased their funding for higher education, while Mississippi's declined by nearly 11 percent. Rankins is requesting 10 percent more for colleges and universities which would put their funding at $733 million dollars for fiscal year 2021.
Presidents of the state's eight universities and colleges discussed the challenges of attracting and retaining faculty. Dr. Jerryl Briggs is the President of Mississippi Valley State University. He tells MPB's Desare Frazier the lack of competitive salaries and the school's rural location are factors in attracting faculty and staff. Republican Senator Jennifer Branning of Philadelphia heads the sub-committee that heard from Mississippi's university presidents. She says she will take the information presented and work with it throughout the process.
Segment 3:
A campaign by Mississippi-based tech company C-Spire designed to motivate legislators, policy makers and parents to invest more in computer science education made waves on Super Bowl Sunday. Dave Miller is the Senior Manage of Media Relations at C-Spire. He tells our Michael Guidry the time for that investment is now.
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