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Theresa Schneider
Issue date: 3/6/08 Section: News
Giroux said he thinks students on these campuses have generally supported differential tuition because there is a direct, tangible benefit for the students from the higher tuition because any tuition increase funds programs that students utilize.
Giroux said he believes students recognize the direct correlation between the tuition increase and their education.
French said he understands the reasoning behind utilizing differential tuition, but said he is concerned about the possible effects it could have on the perception of programs.
"It could be perceived that a program would be higher valued (if it costs more)," he said, adding that he likes Eau Claire's current model of differential tuition because it is more supplemental to the university rather than specific programs.
French also said differential could deter students from declaring certain majors because of possible cost differences.
By rule, students must be consulted to create and implement a differential tuition program and students have shown support for certain differential tuition programs on other System campuses, Giroux said.
Giroux said he believes students recognize the direct correlation between the tuition increase and their education.
French said he understands the reasoning behind utilizing differential tuition, but said he is concerned about the possible effects it could have on the perception of programs.
"It could be perceived that a program would be higher valued (if it costs more)," he said, adding that he likes Eau Claire's current model of differential tuition because it is more supplemental to the university rather than specific programs.
French also said differential could deter students from declaring certain majors because of possible cost differences.
By rule, students must be consulted to create and implement a differential tuition program and students have shown support for certain differential tuition programs on other System campuses, Giroux said.
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