Why the U. of California Has to Raise Tuition
I want you to know why we are bringing painful recommendations of fee increases to the University of California Board of Regents for its consideration. As a leader, it is important to be truthful and direct. For that reason, I must tell you that the worst is not over today. The economic crisis will not end quickly; the state has few options; it already faces a $7-billion projected deficit for next year; private giving is declining. Tragically, many Californians are unemployed; too many have lost their homes. That has led to a drastic cut in the university’s appropriations, one that marks the culmination of decades of underinvestment in students at all levels of public education.
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by Mark G. Yudof, The Chronicle of Higher Education.