Volume 125 Issue 2
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Monday, August 20, 2012
OLYMPIC DREAMS
--the support that, at one point, we did have from other sources, such as the state of Kansas," Johnson said. "When that happens, the school is put in a real jam. You either have to cut back or find resources somewhere else, and a lot of that has come from tuition."
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
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FINANCE
Board of Regents accepts tuition increase
DYLAN DERRYBERRY
editor@kansan.com
Freshman and super seniors will once again have to pay more tuition this fall.
Comparable Costs of Big 12 Conference
School In-State Tuition and Fees Out-of-state Tuition and Fees
Texas Christian University $34,590 $34,590
Baylor University $33,716 $33,716
University of Texas $9,792 $32,379
University of Kansas $9,222 $22,608
Texas Tech University $8,765 $18,155
University of Oklahoma $8,325 $19,278
Kansas State University $7,657 $19,123
Iowa State University $7,486 $19,358
Oklahoma State University $7,418 $18,765
West Virginia University $5,674 $17,844
The Kansas Board of Regents, the state organization that oversees all Kansas public universities, approved the University's proposal to increase tuition and assign new standards for admission. Although current students in the tuition compact won't be affected by the increase, those going into a fifth year and incoming freshman will have to pay the increased amount. Standard tuition rates are set to rise by 4.9 percent for in-state students and 6.7 percent for out-of-state. Required fees for all students will also increase by 3.5 percent, which will come to $440.
Graphic by Dylan Derryberry Information from Collegeboard.com
"Tutition increases can be prohibitive for students who want to come to school, especially with the economy as it is, but we're also seeing cuts in state funding, so it's understandable," said Emma Halling, a junior from Marian. "We keep talking about how we want to bring business and economies to Kansas, so if we want that to be something other than manual labor, you have to invest in education."
"It has happened so many years in a row because we haven't seen
Student's voices are being heard though; this year's proposal was the lowest increase since 1999. The pitch to raise tuition was created by the Tuition Advisory Committee, which is made up of students, faculty and administrators at the University. Former Student Body President Libby Johnson, who picked the students on the committee, said that increased tuition is a necessity to continue to offer students the best services possible.
According to the proposal, the funds created by the increase in tuition will be used to enhance various areas of the University. Included in the proposal's list was a $1.1 million KU Tuition Grant to help students in financial need, provide funds to retain faculty and staff, and continue to improve technology on campus.
Tuition Advisory Committee member and recent KU graduate Julia Barnard said that a common trend among institutions is a 3 to 7 percent tuition increase each year, but the committee found this
"Those who are unhappy with the tuition increase should get involved not only with Student Senate, but also in local and state elections and vote
for candidates who will fund public education," Barnard said. "Tuition increases are direct responses to the budget cuts coming from the state."
yearly increase to be unsustainable. Barnard understood the financial burden tunen can have, but encouraged students to get involved with government to make a change.
The Regents also approved new, tougher standards for admission for incoming freshman. For automatic acceptance, students must have an ACT score of 24 (1090 SAT) with a
minimum 3.0 high school GPA or a score of 21 (980 SAT) with a 3.25 GPA. The current requirements for admission are a 21 on the ACT, rank in the top third of their class, or have a 2.0 GPA.
—Edited by Megan Hinman
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ence with neighbors can be a challenge, especially between University of Kansas students and permanent Lawrence residents.
The initiative kicked off Thursday with about a hundred volunteers from six fraternities canvassing the Oread neighborhood with welcome bags. Volunteers, paired with city representatives, placed 2,000 bags on doorsteps with city ordinance information ranging from bike parking and house party protocol.
The Good Neighbor program, created in unison by the University and the city, aims to strengthen relations between students and residents by providing students with information about good citizenship.
"A big part of going to school is learning how to live on your own," said Joe Monaco, a spokesperson for the event. "We are providing just some basic information about how
policies as their hometowns, Monaco said.
"This is the first in a set of many steps," said Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University and a Good Neighbor co-creator. "We are extending an olive branch today, but it does not end here."
Brad Hess, a freshman from Wichita and Delta Upsilon Fraternity program volunteer, said he was impressed by the University's initiative.
"People really care more here," Hess said. "It makes me feel good. It just makes me feel safer and it feels nice to be joining that community."
The Good Neighbor program is the first to fortify the University's connection with the city.
ku.edu/gooodneighbor.
*Edited by Joanna Hlavacek*
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-Parties: Notify neighbors before throwing a party. They'll appreciate you cluing them in.
-Parking. Do not park in the yard or in front of fire hydrants or driveways. Doing so can result in a fine.
Trying to be more neighborly? Follow the advice of the Good Neighbor program.
While no immediate events are planned for the future, Monaco said the University will continue the initiative throughout the year
Index
- Sidewalks: Sidewalks must be clear of ice or snow within 24 hours.
-Bicycles: Bikes cannot be locked to trees or other non-designed structures.
-Safety: Lock all windows and doors, including your car, and keep electronics and valuables out of view. Call Lawrence police if you see something suspicious.
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OPINION 6
Sarah Glass, a KU journalism school graduate, performs under the name Miss Conception on Friday night for students at the Hawk Week Block Party. Miss Conception is the leader of Vibe Trike TC, a performance company from Kansas City.
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Source: Good Neighbor program
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