Tuition increase? The place is already so inexpensive it’s almost free
Talked about tuition increases with a few folks today. It’s understandable that the residents of North Carolina should expect a high quaility of education at a great price, and from looking at the numbers they appear to be getting just that.
A proposed increase in undergraduate tuition would put the annual cost of attending NC State University at about $4,100 per year. Yep, $4100.  Let me ask you, how much does it cost to send your kids to day care?
I don’t want to be glib here. A good education at a great price is required in the state, but I know of only one other state system that even comes close. That would be my former home, Florida. Some states, like Pennsylvania, charge as much as $12,000 a year for a high quality public education. The national average is about $6,500. We all need to applaud the NC Legislature, University System and the universities themselves for providing the opportunity to receive a world-class education at a bargain basement price.
In other areas, meetings with univerisity communicators and members of the new staff continue. There is a real passion for NC State within the group. The people really care — care a lot — about this place. They all seem eager to work together on a variety of issues and I’m excited to begin the engagement process. I’m sure there will be disagreements and probably a little pain, but the first four days have been great. I know, I know; four days does not a year make. Heck, not even a week. But I’m very encouraged and look forward to the coming months.
Headed to Gainesville tomorrow afternoon to be with the family during the transition period. It will probably be a few months before we’re here together. I’m going to change the Hice School rules a bit here. For the record, Fridays, Holidays, Sick Days and Vacation’s won’t be counted toward the 100 days . . . unless I have time to post. So stay tuned.
Four of 100.
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