The Chancellor says, No fees....

So, more on budget cuts and other related fiscal issues....

I doubt many poeple heard of this, but in July of 2007, the Chancellor of the CSU system handed down a moritorium on ALL class fees. That means that if a class needs to supplement its budget to make the class effective, they can't. The issue is compounded by the fact that there is the 15 billion dollar budget cut. So what is a department like chemisty and biology to do when they need to buy expensive equipment and chemicals?? (restriction enzymes, anyone)?

I personally feel that this blanket moritorium should be lifted and that fees should be evaluated on a campus by campus and department basis. To me, this makes sense in terms the fiscal strain we are under. I feel that having a valid degree and access to technology is important enough that class fees are worth it to ensure that we get those things. I don't want class fees to be the only solution, but denying them completely is not the best policy when you're trying to keep a department in tact. That's my own opinion though. I wouldn't want paper labs in lieu of hands on experience. How about you? What do you think?

PS) more about me personally, I am all about the outdoors and dressed up nights out. Bit of a contrast there. I never really liked science until I took chemistry in High school and fell IN LOVE with it. I'll be applying to PhD programs in the fall, yay! I also love representing our school. Tell me more about you and give me your opinions on these issues! Thanks!!!!