A continuation of the analysis of the current situation in Illinois by WirePoints: Fact 16 16. Tuitions spike. Politicians and university officials had made a crisis of higher education long before Rauner came into office. Too many students were already priced out … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: McSweeney-Connelly Initiative to Create Dual-Credit Community College Becomes Law Cary, IL…Illinois high school students will now have the opportunity to better afford college tuition by earning dual credit for their academic work … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Roskam Opening Statement: Examining the Rising Costs of Higher Education Remarks as Prepared for Delivery WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Peter Roskam (R-IL) delivered the following opening … Continue reading
The top headline in the Wednesday Northwest Herald read, MCC trustees weigh tuition hike Student government representatives voice support for increase Every year McHenry County College Board members consider whether to raise tuition and fees. And this is at least … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Rep. Mike Tryon Files Bill to Ease Process of Obtaining PE Waivers to Allow for Advanced Placement Coursework SPRINGFIELD….. State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) hopes to tackle high college tuition costs … Continue reading
McHenry County College Board member Chris Trustee asks for input on two proposals to increase revenue. CONSTITUENT AND STUDENT INPUT WANTED – McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE! MCC has proposed $3 per credit hour tuition increases for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: House Republicans unveil college affordability package Naperville– State Representatives Darlene Senger (R-Naperville), Adam Brown (R-Champaign), Barb Wheeler (R-Fox Lake), and Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) today joined House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) … Continue reading
With a child in college, Congressman Peter Roskam has introduced a bill to let students and parents know what the cost of college might be. His and Congressman Matt Cartwright’s press release follows: Roskam, Cartwright Introduce Truth-In-Tuition Act To Take … Continue reading
Tonight I answered a four-question survey about McHenry County College’s proposal to build a health club. It was from an organization I have never heard of and I doubt exists. I heard “McHenry County Better Government Organization.” Maybe I didn’t … Continue reading
At the August 20th meeting of the McHenry County Mental Health Board, former County Board member Lyn Orphal brought up two interesting topics in the Public Comment period. She said that communications between the Mental Health Board and one or … Continue reading
State Rep. Mike Tryon (and others) have drawn the ire of state university employee union, the Illinois Education Association. When the legislation in question originally passed, I remember thinking what a bad idea it was. Why should kids of university … Continue reading
One of the elements of lots of family’s budgets is college tuition. Without looking up the statistics, tuition has far outpaced increases in the general Consumer Price Index. Today in the Chicago Tribune Ron Grossman offers a reason why: “There … Continue reading
An email to voters of the McHenry County College District from Erik Sivertsen: Dear Concerned Citizens of McHenry County, Did you know that MCC’s Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition by 9% last Thursday? Did you also know that … Continue reading
The Finance Committee of McHenry County College met Monday night. Vicki Smith, the new President proposed a $10 hike. My take-away is that an increase of $5-6 will probably be approved Thursday night. “I can’t handle that,” Trustee Carol Larson … Continue reading
Another communication from a candidate, this time for McHenry County College Board. (Remember candidates, you have the same access. Just email me your press release.) Robert S. Jackson on Possible MCC Tuition Hikes and Smart Planning for the Future Woodstock—Robert … Continue reading
The board packet of McHenry County College is posted on its web site, just as I wish every government’s were. (Special hint to the Crystal Lake City Council.) In it is a recommendation that tuition be hiked $2 a credit … Continue reading
This is the third part of my article on the MCC MAP meeting Tuesday night The McHenry County College Promise, Todd McDonald told me, has already completely processed 650 high school graduates. Another 170 or so await a report from … Continue reading
Under my article about the free tuition that private donors are offering any graduate of a McHenry County College high school appeared the following comment from Lyle S: “Maybe I’m just being an Ass. But I’m sort of upset about … Continue reading
Under my article about the free tuition that private donors are offering any graduate of a McHenry County College high school appeared the following comment from Lyle S: “Maybe I’m just being an Ass. But I’m sort of upset about … Continue reading
