The University System of New Hampshire (USNH) saved $10 million in the last fiscal year by moving to a self-insured health care plan for its employees, and by creating some administrative efficiencies. These savings will be re-invested primarily in system-wide efforts in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education to help prepare students to meet New Hampshire’s growing demand for STEM related workers.<\/p>\n
Keene State College\u00a0is working with the region\u2019s middle and high schools to encourage students to pursue STEM-related studies as they prepare for college. Keene State is also developing programs that encourage more first- and second-year college students to major in STEM disciplines and complete their degrees. For more information, see the article in KSC Advocates<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The University System of New Hampshire (USNH) saved $10 million in the last fiscal year by moving to a self-insured health care plan for its employees, and by creating some administrative efficiencies. These savings will be re-invested primarily in system-wide efforts in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education to help prepare students to meet … Continue reading USNH Saves Money on Healthcare, Invests It in STEM Education<\/span>