enough The Case for an 8% Tuition Increase Funding of Utah’s institutions of higher education is one of the most important issues facing the Utah State Legislature. The Associated Students of Weber State College would like to explain the rationale which supports the state-wide student request that tuition increases be limited to a maximum of 8%. ‘‘QUALITY'' One: Premise IS OF EDUCATION HIGHER UTAH, TO VALUE GREAT AND SOCIALLY BOTH of ts Benefi . ECONOMICALLY e enhanc ion educat quality higher state. our of fabric social entire the Cultural resources, social research, technical development and economic that are directly constrength higher education, tingent upon of the high aspect every benefit quality ‘‘Utah”’ lifestyle. TO ACCESS'~ Premise Two: HIGHER EDUCATION SHOULD ALL TO AVAILABLE BE An ENS. CAPABLE UTAH CITIZ higher quality of essential element education is inclusion of students from a variety of backgrounds. In a democratic society, the attempt to make higher education available to all elements of society is important to allow personal betterment and provide for development of broad based, responsible solutions to our nation’s problems. CURRENT Three: Premise MENT ERN GOV IN TRENDS IC NOM ECO AND ES ICI POL ACCESS MAKE CONDITIONS TO QUALITY EDUCATION INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT. Last year the state legislature raised tuition 12.5%. The rapidly escalating costs of books, supplies, transportation, food and housing coupled with actual cuts in student loans and grants seriously prejudice the ability of the prospective middle class the to mention (not student studisadvantaged economically dent) to pursue a higher education. Adding to this dilemma is the record lack of jobs available to persons in the traditional student age and skill bracket. It is at present, extremely difficult for a student to ‘‘work their way through.” A significant tuition increase could be the final straw in limiting higher education and its benefits only to the wealthy. Premise Four: EASILY 8% IS Please contact MAXAS THE JUSTIFIABLE INCREA§E TUITION IMUM LEGISLATURE THE THAT SHOULD CONSIDER. 8%, when combined with last year’s 12.5% increase will total 21.5% over a two year period. This 21.5% increase is greater than the rise in inflation as measured by either the C.P.I. or the G.N.P.P.D. The past three years has already witnessed the largest tuition increase over such a short period of time in Utah’s history. Any more places a_ tremendous than 8% burden on a segment of society that is most unequipped economically to deal with it. - Final Note: We request that you review these arguments carefully. Contact Lori Memmott at 626-6349 if you desire further information. The college students of Utah need your support. your state Representative or Senator before Thursday, listed below January 21 at 3:00 p.m. and tell them ‘‘8% is Enough.” Thank you, Lori Memmott—ASWSC President