AUSTIN – Americans for Prosperity Foundation State Director Peggy Venable, and America’s Next Impact Director Chris Covo, issued the following statements today in response to the recommendations given by University of Texas Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa at the UT Board of Regents meeting on Thursday:

Peggy Venable:

“We at Americans for Prosperity Foundation are encouraged by the reforms put forward by Chancellor Cigarroa to promote greater efficiencies at the University of Texas which should help provide a quality education at a lower cost to students and taxpayers. Today’s action is an important first step toward providing greater utilization of university resources, enhance access to more students and lower the cost of a quality higher education.”

Chris Covo:

“It is clear UT Chancellor Cigarroa has the students and the University’s best interest at heart by recommending reforms that will allow more students to graduate in four years, help in lowering student loan debt, and increase professor productivity. We look forward to working with UT in implementing these important reforms.”