We would certainly be concerned about yet another expansion in the state's higher education system at a time when parents and students are experiencing double-digit tuition increases.

That's great news. The governor welcomes his support. We hope and, ultimately, believe it's indicative of the level of support Gov. Sanford will receive from the larger business community.

A group of people from diverse backgrounds say the solution is in better collaboration and better governance. That is something the governor has been advocating for higher education on the whole since he was on the campaign trail.

He's laid out pretty much where he's coming from in the coming (legislative) session. What he says really shouldn't be too much of a surprise.

We believe she's leading the department in the right direction.

As we would like to appoint someone from every geographical region of the state, with only three appointments, we're not always going to be able to do that.

The governor's agenda has always been one of smaller government, less spending, more choices for parents and government restructuring. The fact that the House shares that agenda with the governor in the coming year is welcome.

We're going to have to go to some kind of Plan B. The funding we have for this is totally dependent on the federal government.

One of the biggest things we can get out of it is finding out what stakeholders expect from state government.