Editor,
Welcome back! We hope that your winter break was enjoyable.
As we put the holiday season behind us, we enter into another season known as the legislative session. The 2002 legislative session begins today in Santa Fe. This year differs from many others because of the limited amount of money available. Due to the lack of funds available, the UNM administration's number one priority is no tuition increase.
As a public institution, the University of New Mexico receives a large amount of money from the state. In order to save money, state leaders are looking to approve a tuition credit on UNM's budget. This term, "tuition credit," seems like a great thing.
Unfortunately, a tuition credit is a percentage of funding the Legislature reduces from the University's operating budget. This reduction is what the legislators feel the students should pay for by an increase in tuition. This is exactly why we need your help!
Decisions made concerning tuition increases can be effected now. The March Board of Regents meeting, at which tuition is formally set, is too late to voice our position. If you are concerned about the cost of your education, act today by contacting your designated legislators by phone, letter or visiting Santa Fe this session, and tell them not to take a tuition credit.
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Andrea Cook
ASUNM President
Eric Anaya
Student Regent
