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University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd Coming to West Plains to Talk Tuition
University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd wants to hear what you think about tuition. As part of a statewide tour, President Floyd will hold a public forum in West Plains to seek input about the concept of guaranteed tuition. The forum will be held at 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Aug. 9, 2005 in the West Plains Civic Center in downtown West Plains. All members of the public are welcome.
The concept to be discussed would be a guaranteed tuition rate for incoming University of Missouri undergraduate students that would not increase for four years or for the approved duration of their programs. Undergraduate students already enrolled at the University would have a guaranteed rate for four, three or two years, depending on remaining program duration.
"Let me emphasize that the University is simply examining the guaranteed tuition approach," President Floyd said, noting that no decision has been made to pursue the concept. "The purpose of my visits to Missouri communities is to discuss the pros and cons involved and listen to what you have to say. The feedback that I receive at these public forums will weigh heavily in any decisions the University ultimately makes."
Possible benefits to guaranteed tuition rates could include allowing students and their families to budget with greater confidence over a four-year period and encouraging timely graduation.
You can e-mail your suggestions or comments regarding the guaranteed tuition concept to tuitionlisten@umsystem.edu. You may also send ideas to 309B University Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 65211.
Reviewed 2010-06-16