As more and more students graduate from high schools, there is a higher demenad for college degrees.However, higher education faces issues.After working at another CUNY community college for over a year, I have gotten different opinions from students who attend the school.Due to the fact senior colleges, four year colleges are higher in cost, most students transfer(from a four year to a two year school)/attend a two year school(before entering a four year).For the simple fact that tuition rates are less, with the same coursework available.In a way the cuts made towards education, and the highering of tuition rates have/will continue to affect students.
“No country has ever improved the quality and scope of its educational system by persistently reducing its budget,” Mr. Lingenfelter wrote in his recent essay on state finance. “While some may wish this were possible, it is not. Nor can colleges and universities improve their scope and quality without focusing on essential priorities and increasing productivity and efficiency, most especially when resources are limited.”
I agree with this excerpt from one of the readings.As we are told everyday, an education is vital in the process of becoming successful.Budget cuts wont solve the problem.If you browse through employment oppurtunity websites, Bachelors/Masters degrees are necessary for better quality, higher paying jobs.If students(working with students,often times, I am often aproached with “Word of mouth” questions) are aware of the downfall in funding for CUNY schools, would the graduation rate at CUNY schools decrease?
Would students who still attend school receive a better quality education,since professors are aware of the budget cuts and how it can affect the student population?
The community that I currently work at, I feel SOME students, dont take their education as serious as they could.Do you think information sessions should be set up, for students to understand the importance of what average oppurtunities they have available, such as financial aid, etc?(Maybe that would ensure better focus in the classroom and less carelessness)
