...Committee on Consumer Policy of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). As Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education at the US Department of Education, she successfully advanced the concept of basic skills in vocational-technical education. Her strong belief...

...a Senator who has done so much for education. Our first panelist today will be Dr. Augusta Kappner, assistant secretary for vocational and adult education at the US Department of Education. Dr. Kappner has held a number of distinguished positions in New York City's higher education system,...

...better ways to design and administer programs is welcome and needed. My testimony reflects my service as Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education at the US Department of Education for four years under the Administration of President Bush. In addition, I had the privilege to serve...

...pleased to have with us the witnesses this morning. Our first witness is Trish McNeil. Patricia McNeil is the assistant secretary for vocational and adult education at the US Department of Education. Prior to joining the Department, she was president of her consulting firm which conducted studies on...

...The CHAIRMAN. Thank you very much, Senator Kennedy. Our first witness is Patricia McNeil. Trish is the assistant secretary for vocational and adult education at the US Department of Education. Prior to joining the Department, she was president of a consulting firm which conducted studies on...

...professional staff member on the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee. In l989, Ms. Brand was appointed Assistant Secretary For Vocational and Adult Education at the US Department of Education. From l993 to l998, Ms. Brand operated a consulting firm, Workforce Futures, Inc., focusing on policy...

...like to call forward our first witness and panel. She's a panel of one. The Honorable Patricia McNeil, the Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education at the US Department of Education. Prior to joining the Department of Education, Secretary McNeil was president of her own consulting...