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Meal plan rates, residence hall fees to see increase next fall
By: Kelly Day
Issue date: 3/11/08 Section: Campus
As most students were leaving campus for Spring Break, the Board of Trustees met Friday, Feb. 29 for their third meeting of the school year. Some of the main resolutions and issues discussed at the meeting were:
Increase in Meal Plan Rates
The University hasn't increased meal plan rates significantly for over two years to show their support for the state's goal to make college more affordable.
But at the latest Board of Trustees Meeting Feb. 29, Chief of Staff Sheri Stoll said next year's meal plan rates will increase 4.73 percent.
This year, a bronze meal plan costs $1,339 per semester. With the increase, next year the same plan will cost $1,400, an increase of $61.
Stoll said an increase in food prices is partly responsible for the increase. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has predicted a 4 to 4.5 percent inflation, according to a Marketing and Communications press release.
The fee will also help fund renovations to University dining facilities.
Residence Hall Fee Changes
The University will also increase some residence hall fees for the 2009-10 school year, while others will decrease.
A standard double room in 2008 costs $2,008. For the 2009 school year it with cost $2,110, an increase of $102 per semester.
But students will have to pay less for rooms in the Founders residence hall. For example, a Founders Double Suite will cost $160 less per semester next school year, going from $2,760 to $2,600.
A 2.83 percent average increase in residence hall fees was approved by the Board.
Stoll said the total cost of attending the University is in the middle range of other schools in Ohio.
"[We] attempt to keep BGSU in the middle of the pack in total cost perspective," she said.
Vice President of Student Affairs Edward Whipple said the Resident Student Association endorsed the changes.
Presidents Day Open House
The Student Affairs committee was addressed by Cecilia Castellano from the admissions office. Castellano said 1,401 seniors attended the University's Presidents Day open house and 2,101 total. She said this is the highest attendance since 2004.
Freshman Scholarship Changes
Castellano also reported that the University will not give as much scholarship money to incoming freshman as it has in recent years. Compared to the University of Toledo, Castellano said the University will give $1000 to a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA and a 20 on the ACT, while the University of Toledo could give anywhere from $1000-$4,000, according to their Web site.
Trustee Harbal said the University is looking for quality students over quantity.
"They [UT] can not sustain doing this," Harbal said. "[We'll] have to hold together until it balances out."
Increase in Meal Plan Rates
The University hasn't increased meal plan rates significantly for over two years to show their support for the state's goal to make college more affordable.
But at the latest Board of Trustees Meeting Feb. 29, Chief of Staff Sheri Stoll said next year's meal plan rates will increase 4.73 percent.
This year, a bronze meal plan costs $1,339 per semester. With the increase, next year the same plan will cost $1,400, an increase of $61.
Stoll said an increase in food prices is partly responsible for the increase. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has predicted a 4 to 4.5 percent inflation, according to a Marketing and Communications press release.
The fee will also help fund renovations to University dining facilities.
Residence Hall Fee Changes
The University will also increase some residence hall fees for the 2009-10 school year, while others will decrease.
A standard double room in 2008 costs $2,008. For the 2009 school year it with cost $2,110, an increase of $102 per semester.
But students will have to pay less for rooms in the Founders residence hall. For example, a Founders Double Suite will cost $160 less per semester next school year, going from $2,760 to $2,600.
A 2.83 percent average increase in residence hall fees was approved by the Board.
Stoll said the total cost of attending the University is in the middle range of other schools in Ohio.
"[We] attempt to keep BGSU in the middle of the pack in total cost perspective," she said.
Vice President of Student Affairs Edward Whipple said the Resident Student Association endorsed the changes.
Presidents Day Open House
The Student Affairs committee was addressed by Cecilia Castellano from the admissions office. Castellano said 1,401 seniors attended the University's Presidents Day open house and 2,101 total. She said this is the highest attendance since 2004.
Freshman Scholarship Changes
Castellano also reported that the University will not give as much scholarship money to incoming freshman as it has in recent years. Compared to the University of Toledo, Castellano said the University will give $1000 to a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA and a 20 on the ACT, while the University of Toledo could give anywhere from $1000-$4,000, according to their Web site.
Trustee Harbal said the University is looking for quality students over quantity.
"They [UT] can not sustain doing this," Harbal said. "[We'll] have to hold together until it balances out."
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progressive coalition
posted 3/11/08 @ 8:07 AM EST
Thursday, March 27, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Olscamp Hall Room # 221
Silenced? : Speaking Up for Change at BGSU
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Racial Equality/CARE
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Andrew
posted 3/11/08 @ 8:11 AM EST
Removing rollover isn't enough apparently, they also need to RAISE meal plan rates. What a load of crap, this frikin' place is a joke.
bgsu progressive coalition
posted 3/11/08 @ 8:12 AM EST
Thursday, March 27, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Olscamp Hall Room # 221
Silenced? : Speaking Up for Change at BGSU
presented by the BGSU Progressive Coalition and the Committee Advancing
Racial Equality/CARE
Have you ever felt silenced at BGSU? Do you feel there are
issues which are swept under the rug and not discussed? Are
you ready to break the silence?
Please join us for an illuminating and invigorating discussion
of hot-button issues at BGSU. (Continued…)
Jake
posted 3/11/08 @ 2:09 PM EST
I like that the school comes to us with their hand out (as Chris Rock once said) "All late like a crack head, 'I need a little bit more money...'"
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