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Tuition hike costs APSU
Kasey Henricks
Issue date: 7/23/08 Section: News
Recently, APSU's annual funding was reduced by six percent, or $2,188,000. This reduction was made due to less higher education funding from the state.
In response to these budget cuts, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) unanimously approved tuition hikes for all six of the system's universities June 26. Effective this fall, APSU's tuition will increase six percent, meaning annual tuition will raise $243.48 to $4,301.48 plus fees.
In addition, TBR proposed an increase of $22 in APSU's general access fee from $438 per semester to $460. Most funds generated will support APSU's proposed transportation trolley system. Further, this hike will produce an additional $302,400 annually, as reported by TBR.
According to President Timothy Hall, the tuition and fee increase has helped reduce APSU's overall budget reduction to approximately $600,000. President Hall assures students will remain as APSU's top priority, and the university is attempting to respond to budget cuts without reducing any instructional funding. An additional priority is to maintain all faculty and staff positions, said Hall.
APSU's budget cuts are in the process of being absorbed by adjustments and alternative plans of operations. However, the reduction or possible elimination of some programs is being considered.
On June 23, TBR released a report indicating 70 underperforming programs could be ended by 2009. These programs under review are throughout the system's six universities and 13 two-year colleges.
At APSU, two programs are being considered for termination due to few numbers of graduates: the bachelor's of science in science-radiologic technology (20 graduates in 2007) and the bachelor's of art in Spanish (0 graduates in 2007).
While TBR is considering the elimination of these programs, President Hall expects most reductions to be absorbed by proper planning and budgeting. Maintenance and operating budgets are expected to receive the most reductions. According to President Hall, APSU remains committed to providing students with the highest quality education possible.
In response to these budget cuts, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) unanimously approved tuition hikes for all six of the system's universities June 26. Effective this fall, APSU's tuition will increase six percent, meaning annual tuition will raise $243.48 to $4,301.48 plus fees.
In addition, TBR proposed an increase of $22 in APSU's general access fee from $438 per semester to $460. Most funds generated will support APSU's proposed transportation trolley system. Further, this hike will produce an additional $302,400 annually, as reported by TBR.
According to President Timothy Hall, the tuition and fee increase has helped reduce APSU's overall budget reduction to approximately $600,000. President Hall assures students will remain as APSU's top priority, and the university is attempting to respond to budget cuts without reducing any instructional funding. An additional priority is to maintain all faculty and staff positions, said Hall.
APSU's budget cuts are in the process of being absorbed by adjustments and alternative plans of operations. However, the reduction or possible elimination of some programs is being considered.
On June 23, TBR released a report indicating 70 underperforming programs could be ended by 2009. These programs under review are throughout the system's six universities and 13 two-year colleges.
At APSU, two programs are being considered for termination due to few numbers of graduates: the bachelor's of science in science-radiologic technology (20 graduates in 2007) and the bachelor's of art in Spanish (0 graduates in 2007).
While TBR is considering the elimination of these programs, President Hall expects most reductions to be absorbed by proper planning and budgeting. Maintenance and operating budgets are expected to receive the most reductions. According to President Hall, APSU remains committed to providing students with the highest quality education possible.
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