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In his budget presentation, President James Armour addresses the concerning increase in tuition and fees over the past three years, emphasizing the students' perception of not receiving value for their investments. Key proposals include improving visibility of fee utilization, enhancing student services, and fostering better communication between students and faculty. Armour outlines essential steps to recruit and retain quality students and staff, suggesting innovations like a University Bank and improved student evaluation processes. Collaboration and transparency are vital for progress.
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SGA Budget Presentation By President James Armour
Heavy Pockets • Tuition has increased by at least 30% in the last three years • Increased fees across the board (Parking Decals, Rent, etc.) • Library Fees • Students fill that they aren’t getting their dollar’s worth • Make things visible to the average student • Students don’t see one fee
Keeping the Best • 1st ,we must take care of the students and faculty and staff that we currently have • 2nd, we must recruit and retain quality students, faculty, and staff throughout the nation • 3rd, we must attract quality students & professors within our borders • All these things should be supported by our state
Ice Age to New Age • Student Web Access • Professor Profile/ Evaluation • Grades Online • Fee Cost Online • Student Messaging System (Entire Campus)
Let’s Talk about the Mocs Card • Let’s Get the Vending Machines Working • Introduce a University Bank • Have it serve as a debit card for the bank • Have it serve as an identifier
The TIME has come for Student Teacher Evaluations! • A new evaluation form created by students and faculty • A published version online • Online Evaluation linked to the teacher’s name on the time table.
Let’s Encourage, Not Discourage • Better communication of student issues • Keep Freshman Seminar Classes • Form a Coalition to meet with the UT President • Putting the advising process all on the same page • Increase services on web for students • Better interdepartmental communication • Increased Leadership Development for Students
THE END Thank you