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Once
again, Missouri Southern is experiencing uncertainty when it comes to
the budget. Before
the fall semester began, students were faced with a substantial tuition
increase due to withholdings from the state government. Missouri
colleges could bear even more cuts before the spring semester. According
to College President Julio Le n, it could be December before state
institutions know the future of their budgets. Luckily, that means it
will be too late for Southern students to face another tuition increase
or surcharge. But
that does not mean Southern will not suffer. All
department allocations have been cut in half, and they are operating
with few resources. This is the price the College has had to pay to
create a cushion in case of more withholdings. We
have said it before, and we will say it again - in order to maintain
high-quality education at Southern, all members of the institution,
especially students, must stay informed about the state budget. Missouri
colleges and universities have endured the worst of the cuts. As
students, that s our money. We have the right to know what is being
taken from us and why. Unfortunately,
no candidates in the recent elections placed higher education on their
platforms. So if students want something done about this educational
crisis, they must stay in contact with their legislators. Students paid the price for these cuts in the past. Now the College is putting up with the pain. As students, it is our duty to protect Southern s future. |
