Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Education Budget Cuts

The Georgia State Legislature is proposing an additional $300 million in cuts to next year's higher education budget and Georgia Southern University students are not happy with the news. I can't say that I blame them.

Higher student-to-teacher ratios. Increased tuition costs. Fewer upper-level classes offered. Elimination of degree programs.

This is a horrible list of consequences we all could face should the additional cuts be approved. So, what do we do now?

Well, the key to this whole matter is that these budget cuts have only been proposed, not approved. That being said, there is plenty we can do!
In addition, it is time each and every one of us tightens up his or her own spending habits. Budgets never balance when spending exceeds the revenue generated. Increased tuition costs are going to happen. The time to act is now.

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