My own calculations, separating those cost components by using data from a faculty time-use study, lead to the conclusion that, as of 2007, undergraduate student fees at UC had reached 100% of the actual cost of providing their education. And fees have since risen by 30 percent… If I am right, then it is up to the state government and taxpayers to assume full responsibility for funding the university’s research mission and to stop pushing the cost of that research – which is a benefit to all – onto the tuition bills of students. This is a direct challenge to the Board of Regents and their hired executives.

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by Charles Schwartz, Minding the Campus.

Posted: August 9th, 2010, by: admin. Categories: . Awaiting Comments.