Student Government passes resolution supporting a tuition increase compromise of seven percent for AY13

Student Government unanimously passed Resolution 11-03 at the Oct. 22 USUAA Assembly meeting. The resolution is part of an effort with the Coalition of Student Leaders to persuade the Board of Regents on compromising the tuition increase.

The resolution states,

• "Whereas: The Board of Regents is in the process of deciding a tuition rate increase for AY13; and,
• Whereas: The Coalition of Student Leaders has announced a proposal on said tuition increase; and,
• Whereas: The Assembly of USUAA should take a stand on behalf of its members."

USUAA President Miles Brookes said, "This is the first action that student government is looking to take to persuade the Board of Regents into adopting the seven percent coalition proposal. Other tactics that are in the works include a student petition and outreach."

Brookes encourages students to stop by the student government office for more information. The Student Government office is located upstairs in the Student Union, Room 201. For more information please contact Brookes at aypres@uaa.alaska.edu or please visit the Union of Students website.