Drinking Liberally Update (11/15/2024)
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In Politics: Nationally: The Election is over and the wrong side won. I
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I honestly don't know what I'd take if given the two options. I do like the idea of freezing tution rates once you enter the University. But there is a long story behind the Tablet bill.
ReplyDeleteYou see, 3 years ago when DSU started the Tablet program and handed me one, they told us after three years of leasing (about $250 a semester -- which has gone up) we'd be able to buy the Tablets for $1. This way after the lease, we'd have something. Otherwise it would be much better for me to just go to Gateway.com and buy a Tablet. And then this way DSU could also keep control of the Tablets. Of course, they then found out this was illegal, since the state can't sell property without letting go to the general public. This upset some people, to say the least.
So what would I rather have? I don't know, I think in the end, it might be a wash. I'd have to go back and look at tuition statements over the last couple years. I guess I can understand rising tuition rates. Lack of foresight on the part of the University, a little bit harder to understand.
Hoorah for perspective from the locals! Thanks, Brett, for the insight! At least the Legislature is willing to take action to help the Board of Regents keep its promise. Still, looking at the bills from the statewide perspective, the tuition freeze would have made life better for every university student in the state. It also would have served as a more effective tool for recruiting and retaining South Dakota's best and brightest.
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