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For Immediate Release A Conversation with Senator Brubaker New service available to transferring college students The state Department of Education has unveiled the online Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center (PA TRAC) to help students successfully transfer credits among Pennsylvania colleges and universities. Under a 2006 law, the state's 14 community colleges and 14 universities in the State System of Higher Education were required to adopt equivalency standards, creating at least 30 hours of foundational courses whose credits would be easily transferable among those institutions. In addition, the law provided for the establishment of a web site providing public access to that transfer information. At www.patrac.org, students can see which courses are transferable among the participating schools, and access helpful resources such as Planning for Transfer Guidance. Voluntary participation by private colleges and universities is allowed, although at the moment, other schools participating in addition to the community colleges and state universities include only Lincoln University, Lackawanna College, Seton Hill University and St. Francis University. Students who complete courses from the approved Transfer Credit Framework will have their credits transferred and counted toward graduation at any of the participating schools. However, students should note that in a few cases, specific requirements for a certain major are required by external agencies and may prohibit use of a transfer course toward graduation; students should be sure to remain in contact with their advisors to ensure they are selecting appropriate courses. This system will help students make the transfer process easier, less time-consuming and more affordable, and I encourage all college students to take the time to explore this valuable web site. Commuter Services offers alternate ways to work, home Commuter Services of South Central Pennsylvania provides free help to find a better way to commute, easing traffic congestion and cutting costs to drivers at the same time. Regional chambers of commerce, transit agencies and county planning organizations developed this service, which is funded by federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Funds. Through www.pacommuterservices.com, individuals can identify potential carpoolers and vanpoolers to share the daily ride, find local transit and train routes, and see tips for biking and walking to work. Participants can also take advantage of Emergency Ride Home services, free rides home in case of a qualified emergency. New signs are going up along many major highways in the area to promote carpooling and transit in these times of ever-rising gasoline prices. To learn more, you can see the web site or contact Commuter Services at 1-866-579-RIDE or customer_service@pacommuterservices.com. Community Spotlight A local student has been awarded a scholarship for demonstrating exemplary driving skills and knowledge in a statewide safe driving competition. Joshua Luginbuhl, who attends Cocalico High School, participated in the 12th annual Youth Driving Championships, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, on May 9 after taking top honors in a regional competition. Students were asked to progress through a series of driving tests, perceptual slide tests, written tests, and a vehicle inspection to search for defects. Joshua was one of three students from PennDOT District 8's region to win a scholarship, out of a field of 18 drivers from across the state. I am very pleased to see Joshua recognized for his dedication to safe driving principles, and hope to see all of our young people taking their responsibilities on the road seriously.
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