- Tuition equity for undocumented students
- Keeping up with technology, online courses/programs, etc.
- Increase in use of the GI bill, additional disability services
- Less job opportunities for individuals with Bachelor's degrees
- Declining number of males in post-secondary education
Friday, September 16, 2011
Group 6
As a group, we identified five significant issues facing Higher Education now and in the near future.
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For tuition equity to be feasible in the state of Colorado first there would need to be a change in the state constitution which currently prohibits such a course of action. Furthermore, schools would need to get rid of "out of state tuition" for those students who are citizens coming from other states.
ReplyDeleteIn addition, the undocumented students would need to already be along in the citizenship process as they would not be able to legally obtain a position upon graduation which raises another ethical question. The question being, "If we train undocumented students knowing full well they cannot be legally employed after graduation; are we just taking their money?"
Unless all the aforementioned are addressed prior to tuition equity then the schools participating may be opening themselves to litigation from citizens and non-citizens alike.
Increase use of the GI Bill may not be as large an issue as foreseen.
ReplyDeleteThe GI Bill has changed dramatically with it's latest incarnation. Service members can now sign over their education benefits to their child or spouse.
Also, National Guard and Reserve service members have to served the equivalent of three years of active duty since September 11, 2001 in order to receive full benefits. Therefore, many may only receive partial benefits which may discourage pursuing additional education or training.
The last major push of the GI Bill was after World War II when nearly 10% of the population served in the military. In the current conflicts we have seen approximately 1% of the population serve. This coupled with the extraordinary growth of higher education institutions over the last sixty years make it unlikely any one institution is going to be overwhelmed by incoming veterans. However, they are likely to be a vocal minority in the schools and would most likely request a veterans representative or advocate be part of the school staff.