Keeping State colleges and universities accessible and well funded

By Rafael Garcia-Rangel

From the personal intellectual growth of the individual student to the growth of our civilization's body of knowledge, higher education has contributed to our society in so many ways and this should not be hindered in any way. We do not want eligible California residents in this global economy to forego a college education due to financial or administrative shortcomings. Advances in science and medicine at our research universities must also continue.

Now, more than ever before, adults are going back to school as a result of the slowed economy. We need to fuel these aspiring adults with the support they need to accomplish their academic and career goals and not discourage them with reduced course offerings, reduced admission enrollment and a hike in student fees. Administrative positions have increased over the years and so have their pay. We need to focus on reducing administrative costs and not increasing student fees.