The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, June 25, 1980, Page Page 6, Image 8
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Every USC student will have to
dig down deep into his wallet when
the tuition bill comes for the fall
semester because the USC Board
of Trustees has raised tuition for
the seventh year in a row.
The board passed the 1980-81
budget at its meeting Thursday
and in doing so approved a
whopping 16.8 percent increase on
in-state tuition and an 11 percent
increase on out-of-state tuition.
As always, the board waited
until the summer before passing
the tuition increase. They seem to
like doing things like raising
tuition when the majority of
students are at home for the
summer.
The tuition matter was one of the
last issues the board considered.
They passed the increase with
little discussion or debate. Student
Government President Larry
Kellner had to go back to work
before the matter was taken up
and was not there to fight against
the increase for the students.
The board is breaking the
students backs by continually
raising tuition year after year.
Since 1976, in-state tuition has gone
up 64 percent and out-of-state rates
have skyrocketed by 73 percent.
The board has shown no consideration
for the limited budgets
that almost all students operate
vjn campt
That this university has an unl
system is certainly not surprisii
people who are supposedly prote<
read the headline in the Garrn
Inefficient" and said 'so what else
STUDENTS AT THIS university
is absolutely not a good enough r
can offer that will explain why sec
lax.
They certainly can't point to ol
that USC rates along with th
clearance rate by arrest is a pat
most major universities have a
percent.
The security of USC students is
list of importance in the adminis
raise tuition almost every year I
money to pay competent police <
Consequently, the school winrte i
shape security personnel.
The force is also understaffed foi
two police officers patrol the
night...obviously an insufficient nu
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USC's allocation from the state
has grown substantially every
year since 1976, but the students
have still been burdened each year
by a tuition increase. And it is not
fair. When the budget runs a little
too heavy on expenditures, the
board makes the students pay for it
through tuition increases.
In 1976-77, USC was allocated $42
million by the state. The university
this year will get over $68 million.
Over a five year period that
represents a 62 percent increase,
but during this same time period,
the Board of Trustees has continued
to push tuition rates up
astronomically. USC should not
have to raise tuition every year
because it's getting a lot of money
from the state.
This is a state school, not a
private money-making enterprise.
USC should learn to live with what
the state gives them. The board
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every year.
This year students should not
just grumble and accept the increase
without a battle. Students
should pull together and fight the
administration and try to hold the
line on tuition increases. And then
maybe the Board of Trustees will
is: a very ii
believably inept security LIGHT
ng news, at least to the which sti
*t pH hv it Mom/ oft irl/\r*4o
.VV.U ?.. muujr Oiuucilin aicos die
>cock, "USC Police are muggers
is new?' And wl
i should be furious. There campus f
eason the administration given pro
urity on this campus is so more har
or indivic
her universities and say in dealii:
em in security. USC's cusable..
hetic four percent while police dej
clearance rate of 25-30 These
willingne
apparently lowest on the funds for
trators'books. They can excuse fo
Dut still not find enough people wi
officers a decent salary. Public Sa
ip with unskilled, out of The do!
an investi
r a campus so large. Only joke ? tl
campus on foot each incidence
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think twice about voting what has
become a traditional increase in
tuition next year when the matter
nsecure er
ING ON THE CAMPUS is nonexii
idents are forced to pass through a
t perfect stalking grounds for would
lat if someone is raped? The victi
>olice station to report the crime an
fessional helo and what does she fim
rassment than help. There is not om
lual on the security staff with any s]
ig with rape victims. Not one.
rape divisions are standard fare in
sartment.
serious inadequacies are all du
ss of the administration to allocate
security on campus. The blame fc
r a police department must also be
ho run the department ? George
fety, and Chief Marvin Harrelson.
ice division is being run incompete
igative division which could truthful
lough not a very funny one. Out o
s of larceny there were onlv seven
nvestigators" on the force do all cU
Workshop worthw
To The Editor:
1 would like to express my ,
Summer Workshop for journalis
the high school level. The cla:
were interesting and filled v/ith \
Both Ann Herlong and Lisa Ms
job in housing, feeding, instruct
controlling over 450 students. '
worth a hand.
The instructors in the news
Dennis Jones, Dr. Russell, Mi
Kay Phillips and Jose Quevedo
all showed a deep interest in sha
their minds, which, unfortunat
occur in America's high schools.
The other divisions were jus
students learned something at
minor pointers that are often
nalism advisers and students.
I honp that thp Rnmmor Ulnr
tradition to higher education. I
while, and I am very happy I att<
Once again, thank you to all
set the workshop up as well as in
Mich
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comes up. The only way to stop the
increases is to fight against them.
Students have to join together if
ivironment
stent in areas and twiddle their thum
t night. These THE SECURITY R1
he ranists anH that there is nnt n
responding to major <
m goes to the ficers. Both Key and h
d hopefully be of organization within
d? Most likely, handle the responsib
e single officer positions...they shoulc
[>ecial training competent do the job.
This is inex- It is a reflection on tl
i almost every compares the large a
parking tickets to stu(
e to the un- given the security of
the necessary USC administrators s
>r such a poor serious work to do in in
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Key, head of university campus is r
crime goes. Students
intly. There is possible, just as resi<
ly be labeled a police protection. Adi
f 486 reported The next time someone
arrests. What well be someone in the:
iy...sit around
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hile Enrollm<
To The Editor:
appreciation for the y0ur article
nr. bound students at summer enrol
sses and instructors information ab
telpful information.
iseng did a wonderful First, the Un;
ing, entertaining and Education prog
This was a job well for credit. Som
toward degree:
ipaper division, Mr. intend to get a <j
ary Ann Blaskowitz,
were fantastic. They The special j
ring the knowledge in Limited' is offe
ely, does not always number of stu<
The 'PL' categi
;t as interesting. All is on hours...or
this workshop, even the person may
overlooked by jour- The Mature ?
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ivn MUUCI1U) Zt> ,
kshop continues as a freshmen, tran
t was well worth my typically,
ended. Keeping up w
of you who helped to please call on
structing. you have a stor
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they want to fight and win.
Steve Riddell
Editor-in-Chief
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EPORT issued last week pointed out
certain policy and procedure for
crimes or on the use of force by oflarrelson
are responsible for the lack
the security staff. If the men cannot
lility which goes along with their
I step aside and let someone who is
le administrators priorities when one
imounts of energy expended giving
ients with the insignificant attention
of " ?J 1 * - - ~
uiuoc oiuucnu) (JI upci iv unu lives.
ind security personnel have alot of
nproving the situation.
incident last fall proved that the
lot an insulated, safe place, as far as
are entitled to the best security
ients of a city are entitled to good
ninisiraiors snouia remember this.
j is mugged, raped or robbed...it may
irown families.
Karen Addy
Editorial Page Editor
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eni correction
in Wednesday's (June 18) issue about
Iment increases has some incorrect
out mature students.
iversity offers a variety of Continuing
jrams, some for credit and some not
e programs are for students working
s and some are for those who don't
legree at USC.
student category we call 'Provisional
;red by Continuing Education and the
ients in the program has increased.
Dry has no age limit, instead, the limit
ily 30 can be earned while a 'PL* and
not be a degree-seeking student.
Jtudent program, on the other hand, is
years old or older who are admitted as
sfers, etc., and are seeking a degree.
rith these classifications is difficult, so
us for help or clarification whenever
y involving admissions information.
Arthur S, West
Dean of Admissions
and Financial Aid