Robert L. Moran
Robert L. Moran was named Director of Federal Relations and Policy Analysis by AASCU in February 2009. In this role, Moran spearheads efforts focused on advocating AASCU's federal policy positions with Capitol Hill, the Administration, and the Washington higher education community. He also is responsible for analyzing budget, appropriations, and authorizing legislation as they relate to higher education policy. In addition, he updates association members with key information in order to allow them to productively engage in the public policy debate.
Moran brings to AASCU a wealth of knowledge and experience in higher education policy. Prior to his current position, he served as the Policy Analyst for affordability issues for the Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. In that role, Moran developed and promoted Administration policy centered on Title IV and student aid issues. Specifically, he was involved with the loan purchase programs implemented under the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loan Act, the lender-of-last-resort program (especially as it relates to federal advances), the administration's regulations around inducements, and simplification of the federal aid system.
In addition, Moran served twelve years on Capitol Hill that included the opportunity to staff a Member appointed to the Conference Committee that finalized the 1998 reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. He also has first-hand knowledge of the rules and procedures of the House and Senate, as well as the ever-confusing budget and appropriations processes.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Moran resides in northern Virginia and is the father to three girls. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Political Science from Dickinson College.
Contact information:
Phone: 202.478.4653
Email: moranr@aascu.org