4320 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117 en-us Opinionated and passionate people from across the state tackle hot topics from local, regional, national and international news and current events. Award-winning journalist Cynthia Hessin hosts this weekly, Emmy-winning series on Rocky Mountain PBS. © 2009 Rocky Mountain PBS http://www.rmpbs.org/resources/files/programs/100x100/13117.jpg http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117 100 100 With the shrinking state budget, higher education is about to absorb even deeper cuts in its share of funding. How are public colleges and universities planning to deal with the shortfall, and what will the impact be? Is it time, as some have suggested, that the state's public institutions become private, with no state support? Joining host Cynthia Hessin: - Tim Foster, president, Mesa State College, and former head of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education - Kyle Hybl, University of Colorado Board of Regents - Charles Scoggin, Board of Trustees, Adams State College - Herb Fenster, Denver attorney and specialist in state education funding http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-744/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-744/rss Fri, 20 Nov 09 19:30:00 -0700 With the shrinking state budget, higher education is about to absorb even deeper cuts in its share of funding. How are public colleges and universities planning to deal with the shortfall, and what will the impact be? Is it time, as some have suggested, that the state's public institutions become private, with no state support? Joining host Cynthia Hessin: - Tim Foster, president, Mesa State College, and former head of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education - Kyle Hybl, University of Colorado Board of Regents - Charles Scoggin, Board of Trustees, Adams State College - Herb Fenster, Denver attorney and specialist in state education funding http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-744/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-744/rss Sun, 22 Nov 09 05:30:00 -0700 With the shrinking state budget, higher education is about to absorb even deeper cuts in its share of funding. How are public colleges and universities planning to deal with the shortfall, and what will the impact be? Is it time, as some have suggested, that the state's public institutions become private, with no state support? Joining host Cynthia Hessin: - Tim Foster, president, Mesa State College, and former head of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education - Kyle Hybl, University of Colorado Board of Regents - Charles Scoggin, Board of Trustees, Adams State College - Herb Fenster, Denver attorney and specialist in state education funding http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-744/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-744/rss Mon, 23 Nov 09 00:30:00 -0700 How are Colorado foundations and nonprofits coping, and what is the ripple effect to the programs they support? The investment made by foundations and individuals in communities across the state usually has a multiplier effect in local economies. Has that changed in the past year of recession? Rocky Mountain PBS president and CEO Doug Price will host this week's special holiday edition, and will be joined by a panel of other CEOs of Colorado nonprofits. Panelists include: - Sheila Bugdanowitz, president and CEO, Rose Community Foundation - Wayne Hutchens, president and CEO, University of Colorado Foundation - Christine Benero, president and CEO, Mile High United Way - David Miller, president and CEO, The Denver Foundation http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-745/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-745/rss Fri, 27 Nov 09 19:30:00 -0700 How are Colorado foundations and nonprofits coping, and what is the ripple effect to the programs they support? The investment made by foundations and individuals in communities across the state usually has a multiplier effect in local economies. Has that changed in the past year of recession? Rocky Mountain PBS president and CEO Doug Price will host this week's special holiday edition, and will be joined by a panel of other CEOs of Colorado nonprofits. Panelists include: - Sheila Bugdanowitz, president and CEO, Rose Community Foundation - Wayne Hutchens, president and CEO, University of Colorado Foundation - Christine Benero, president and CEO, Mile High United Way - David Miller, president and CEO, The Denver Foundation http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-745/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-745/rss Sun, 29 Nov 09 05:30:00 -0700 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-746/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-746/rss Fri, 04 Dec 09 19:30:00 -0700 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-746/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-746/rss Sun, 06 Dec 09 05:30:00 -0700 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-747/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-747/rss Fri, 11 Dec 09 19:30:00 -0700 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-747/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-747/rss Sun, 13 Dec 09 05:30:00 -0700 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-748/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-748/rss Fri, 18 Dec 09 19:30:00 -0700 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-748/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-748/rss Sun, 20 Dec 09 05:30:00 -0700 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-748/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-748/rss Mon, 21 Dec 09 00:30:00 -0700 Since the historic trajectories of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, how have women in elected office and other leadership positions been affected? And, in numbers, how does the U.S. or Colorado compare to other states or other countries? Joining host Cynthia Hessin: - Maria Hinojosa, senior correspondent, "NOW on PBS" - Dottie Lamm, former Colorado first lady, former candidate for Congress - Elbra Wedgeworth, former president, Denver City Council, and head of the DNC'08 organizing committee - Kelly Brough, president, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and former chief of staff to Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-742/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-742/rss Fri, 25 Dec 09 19:30:00 -0700 Since the historic trajectories of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, how have women in elected office and other leadership positions been affected? And, in numbers, how does the U.S. or Colorado compare to other states or other countries? Joining host Cynthia Hessin: - Maria Hinojosa, senior correspondent, "NOW on PBS" - Dottie Lamm, former Colorado first lady, former candidate for Congress - Elbra Wedgeworth, former president, Denver City Council, and head of the DNC'08 organizing committee - Kelly Brough, president, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and former chief of staff to Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-742/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-742/rss Sun, 27 Dec 09 05:30:00 -0700 Since the historic trajectories of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, how have women in elected office and other leadership positions been affected? And, in numbers, how does the U.S. or Colorado compare to other states or other countries? Joining host Cynthia Hessin: - Maria Hinojosa, senior correspondent, "NOW on PBS" - Dottie Lamm, former Colorado first lady, former candidate for Congress - Elbra Wedgeworth, former president, Denver City Council, and head of the DNC'08 organizing committee - Kelly Brough, president, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and former chief of staff to Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-742/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/13117-742/rss Mon, 28 Dec 09 00:30:00 -0700