Resolution 09-D: TUITION FLEXIBILITY
Number | 09-D |
Description | UTA Student Congress supports and recognizess the need for individual institiutions to have flexibility in determining and settling tution rates and fees in a transparent and accountable manner. |
Authored by |
External Relations Council |
Sponsored by |
Travis Boren Bess Alvarez |
Date Submitted | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
Date Considered | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 |
Committee | Other |
Result | n/a |
Remarks | |
Whereas | the ability for an institution to set its own tuition is paramount in today's climate of diminshing state funding for higher education; and |
Whereas | tuition flexibility is important in order for institutions to assess their own needs, maintain their excellence, and improve their programs; and |
Whereas | UT Arlington is also committed to maintaining educational accessibility for students and their families from any socio-economic background. |
Be It Further Resolved That | the UT Arlington Student Congress supports and recognizes the need for individual institutions to have flexibility in determining and setting tuition rates and fees in a transparent and accountable manner that includes input from students and also recognizes the need for increased state and federal need-based financial aid. |