The UM System Board of Curators voted unanimously Monday to increase tuition and fees at its four campuses for fall 2018.“Even with this increase, our campuses have reduced other costs so that the overall cost to students remains low,” UM System President Mun Choi said.The board approved a 2.1 percent increase, which reflects inflation rates and is the maximum allowable by law. However, in-state undergraduates will only see a 1 percent increase. The 2.1 percent increase applies to graduate students, out-of-state and international students.However, professional school students could see tuition increases anywhere from 1.2 to 6 percent depending on the program. For instance, the MU School of Medicine will see a 6 percent increase for all enrollees, while Missouri resident tuition for MU School of Veterinary Medicine students will be raised by 4.1 percent.{/span}A complete schedule of all tuition and fee changes is available on the board’s website.At a press conference … [Read more...] about UPDATED: UM Curators vote to increase tuition for fall 2018
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UM Curators vote to increase tuition for fall 2018
The UM System Board of Curators voted Monday to increase tuition and fees at its four campuses for fall 2018."Even with this increase, our campuses have reduced other costs so that the overall cost to students remains low," UM System President Mun Choi said.The board approved a 2.1 percent increase, which reflects inflation rates and the maximum allowable by law. However, in-state undergraduates will only see a 1 percent increase. The 2.1 percent increase applies to graduate and professional students, out-of-state and international students.Last month, the board weighed the tuition increase, and heard a presentation from Ryan Rapp, vice president of finance and chief financial officer for the board.Raising undergraduate in-state tuition to 1 percent was then contingent on the Missouri General Assembly passing the House's budget proposal, Rapp said. In January, Gov. Eric Greitens recommended a $68 million cut to higher education funding, but many legislators pushed back and the … [Read more...] about UM Curators vote to increase tuition for fall 2018
EKU to offer online accounting degree beginning Fall 2018
RICHMOND, Ky. (May 2, 2018)—Beginning this fall, Eastern Kentucky University will be the first Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International-accredited program in Kentucky to offer a fully online degree in accounting. Applications are now being accepted for the bachelor’s of business administration degree with a concentration in public accounting. In addition, an online certificate in accounting will be available for those who have a bachelor’s degree in another field. EKU’s accounting degree and certificate will prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and a variety of career paths in business. “In addition to learning about accounting, our students take foundational business courses,” explained Dr. Thomas Erekson, dean of the EKU College of Business and Technology. “An EKU accounting graduate can become a CPA, start his or her own business or move into an upper management … [Read more...] about EKU to offer online accounting degree beginning Fall 2018
EKU to begin offering an online Communication Studies degree in Fall 2018
RICHMOND, Ky. (April 13, 2018) – Eastern Kentucky University will launch an online bachelor’s degree program in communication studies beginning in Fall 2018. The program is ideal for those seeking entry-level positions as well as for individuals looking to advance in their field. “Communication, teamwork and critical thinking are essential career skills,” said Dr. Sara Zeigler, dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. “EKU’s online communication studies program will prepare working adults for success in numerous fields.” In addition to building essential workplace skills, the program encourages professional development and career exploration. EKU graduates work for the U.S. Department of Labor, Masonite, Northwest Mutual Financial Network, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the Teachers College of Columbia University in New York City, among other settings. Job opportunities include management, training, human resources, marketing, … [Read more...] about EKU to begin offering an online Communication Studies degree in Fall 2018
Corbett, Parmelee dining hall to bring eight micro-restaurants fall 2018
Looking for a new place to eat on campus? Soon, there will be eight new options to choose from. Colorado State University is saying goodbye to the Corbett and Parmelee dining hall that students have been eating at for years. Have no fear though; a new and improved dining center, The Foundry, will be quickly moving in to take its place. This major renovation serves to modernize the Corbett and Parmelee dining center while providing students with more eating options. “We wanted to bring the [Corbett and Parmelee] dining hall up-to-date with the other dining halls…It is the last dining hall that we haven’t renovated yet,” Shelly Carroll said, Facilities Management member. The Foundry will be a food hall that features eight micro-restaurants to give students a variety of options of what and where to eat. “The micro-restaurants will be a really great addition to CSU’s campus,” Peyton Griffin said, a first-year marketing major at CSU. “The … [Read more...] about Corbett, Parmelee dining hall to bring eight micro-restaurants fall 2018