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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Codey wants investigation into online degrees
Senate President Richard J. Codey (D., Essex) today called on the New Jersey attorney general and education commissioner to investigate school officials who receive diplomas from unaccredited online colleges. His request comes after the Asbury Park Press detailed how some administrators bumped up their resumes and salaries by obtaining the degrees, with taxpayers picking up the tab.
"Giving these individuals the benefit of the doubt that they may not have known all the details about these cracker jack universities, if they really want to save taxpayers' money, they should give back their salary increases and reimburse taxpayers for the money spent to take these so-called courses," Codey said in a statement.
He said he would introduce a bill to require school officials to receive degrees from accredited universities if they want pay increases and tuition reimbursement.


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