…the University of California benefits the state because many of graduates remain here and contribute substantially to the state’s economic prosperity. Though a number of out-of-state students might opt to stay in California, other state economies could be hurt by a lack of investment in the local population. Incorporating the UC system into this model would undermine the purpose this university was created to achieve-to provide higher education for the residents of California. Ultimately, this university is meant to serve Californians. And the responsibility to fix the funding problem, no matter how complex or difficult a task it may be, lies with our state leaders and not with the federal government.

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by The Senior Editorial Board, The Daily Californian.

Posted: September 29th, 2009, by: admin. Categories: . Awaiting Comments.