Student Government Association president Amy Whitehouse supports the nearly 4 percent tuition increase, but admitted she did not seek student body opinions on this issue.
Whitehouse or another member from SGA plan to attend the Board of Regents meeting in Austin, representing the student body and their voice.
Greg Lassen, vice president of business affairs, said the board likes to see and hear from students.
The Patriot Talon asked Whitehouse if the SGA held a student meeting or conducted a poll to gather student opinions.
“There was no controversy over a tuition increase,” Whitehouse said. “We did not take a poll of students because we have no choice in the matter.”
She said students are not given authority to vote on matters such as tuition increases.
State budget cuts and a harsh economy have caused many universities to increase tuition and fees. Texas schools have fared well compared to many other states. Last semester the University of California system raised tuition by 32 percent.
“I think it is good to help provide quality professors and keep them here,” Whitehouse said.
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