Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

rftillit) * **»*' w ■ WASHINGTON Continued from page 1 these goals with that group.” Sternberg will have 10 minutes of the hour-long meeting to convey the main tenets of his message, which will focus on increased cooperation between colleges and school districts, the overwhelming need to prepare teachers in critical need areas, the hiring and recruitment of higher education faculty and the need for in-depth analysis to be done on the state level around the nation. In addition to the session being sponsored by AACTE, the meeting is also being branded with the names of Sens. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, Chris Dodd of Connecticut, Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico, Jack Reed of Rhode Island, Michael Enzi of Wyoming, Lamar Alexander of Tennessee and Mike DeWine of Ohio. Sternberg is familiar with the way Washington works, so he is not expecting attendance from senators, but will be on guard in case some do attend. “There are three republicans and three democrats who have sent out the letters requesting attendance, but I doubt they will be there at eight o’clock in the morning. We are assuming there will be some staffers there and media there, but you never know,” Sternberg said. “What we hope happens is that the people in attendance will bring back information to congressmen and senators to put it into a proposal and hopefully a proposed act.” Sternberg said he is hopeful the national attention will benefit his organization, but he is also optimistic of the attention USC will receive. He said he will talk about how important Title Two money is for the university in the business of teacher education. Aside from aspiring to educate power-hitting legislators in Washington, Sternberg said he hopes to gain an education for himself. “Every time I am in “Every time I am in Washington, I learn something new. You learn the people you can go go talk to, who will understand what is going on in teacher education.” LES STERNBERG COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEAN Washington, I learn something • new. You learn the people you can go talk to, who will understand what is going on in teacher education,” Sternberg said. “Having an opportunity like this has been very beneficial to me.” Educators have assembled for the conference, but the attention to issues should not be limited to educators, Sternberg said. Students should care about their education, he said, since educators are the origin of any students success. Comments tm this story? E-mail gatnecocknews@gwm.sc.edu ■ TUITION Continued from page 1 Sorensen has said the increase will enhance quality and momentum by enabling the university to hire more faculty, improve technology resources and increase scholarships for in-state students. “The new budget reaffirms the university’s commitment to guaranteeing undergraduates an academic experience unmatched by any other public university in the Southeast,” Sorensen said in a USC news release. “Carolina has made impressive progress during the last three years, and I am pleased that this budget will allow us to build on our momentum and strengthen our commitment to quality.” If the tuition hike is approved, in-state undergraduates will pay $3,657 for the fall semester. Out of-state students will pay $9,478, an increase of $1,016. In addition, the technology fee for students ar the Columbia campus will increase from $130 to $200 per semester. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknetvMgwm.se. edu Solving Problems Including: DUI, Criminal Defense, Auto Accidents CROMER LAW OFFICES A General Practice of Law J.L. "Bubba" Cromer, Jr. Former S.C. State Representative 2910 Devine Street 254-7900 I II J I I—IB II I Indoor Pool Hours Outdoor Pool Hours IVf-F: 7am - 9am M-Sat: 1 lam - 8am 1 lam - 10pm Sun: 12pm - 8pm SajL;^v 1 lam - 9pm Sun: 12pm - 9pm