HR 333 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a senior military college at the soon-to-close Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, and to report its findings to the General Assembly.

PRINTER'S NO.    2396

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 333
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY KRUPA, BASHLINE, BERNSTINE, COOK, GILLEN, O'NEAL,
        REICHARD, STENDER, WARNER AND WATRO, OCTOBER 1, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, OCTOBER 1, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a
 2      study on the feasibility of establishing a senior military
 3      college at the soon-to-close Penn State Fayette, The Eberly
 4      Campus, and to report its findings to the General Assembly.
 5      WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania State University has announced
 6   plans to close its Fayette branch campus, The Eberly Campus,
 7   located in Lemont Furnace, Fayette County, creating a risk of
 8   economic loss, community disruption and the deterioration of a
 9   valuable educational facility; and
10      WHEREAS, The Eberly Campus is a modern, well-maintained
11   property with existing classrooms, laboratories, athletic
12   facilities, student housing and infrastructure that could serve
13   as the foundation for a new and innovative educational
14   institution; and
15      WHEREAS, The concept of a senior military college, an
16   institution offering rigorous academic degree programs
17   integrated with military training, leadership development and
18   Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) participation, would be
19   unique within this Commonwealth and could attract students from
 1   across the nation; and
 2      WHEREAS, Such an institution could offer degree programs in
 3   high-demand fields, including nursing, mechanical engineering,
 4   civil engineering, business, accounting, political science,
 5   cybersecurity and other areas critical to this Commonwealth's
 6   workforce and national defense needs; and
 7      WHEREAS, Establishing a senior military college in this
 8   Commonwealth could promote economic development, enhance this
 9   Commonwealth's role in national security education and provide
10   new career pathways for Pennsylvania students while preserving a
11   valuable campus property; therefore be it
12      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the Joint
13   State Government Commission to conduct a study into the
14   feasibility of establishing a senior military college at the
15   soon-to-close Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus; and be it
16   further
17      RESOLVED, That the study include, but not be limited to:
18             (1)   an assessment of existing campus infrastructure and
19      the suitability of the facilities for a senior military
20      college model;
21             (2)   an analysis of academic program demand in military-
22      related and civilian leadership fields;
23             (3)   potential partnerships with the Pennsylvania
24      National Guard, United States Department of War and
25      institutions of higher education;
26             (4)   projected enrollment, tuition models and long-term
27      financial sustainability;
28             (5)   potential economic impact on Fayette County and the
29      surrounding region;
30             (6)   funding options, including Federal, State and

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 1      private investment; and
 2          (7)   any legal, accreditation or regulatory
 3      considerations;
 4   and be it further
 5      RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission consult
 6   with stakeholders, including the United States Department of
 7   War, the Department of Education, the Department of Military and
 8   Veterans Affairs, the Pennsylvania National Guard, local
 9   government officials, veteran organizations, business leaders
10   and Fayette County residents; and be it further
11      RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission submit
12   its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within
13   12 months of the adoption of this resolution.




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