Students, administrators voice opinions about recent tuition hike
By: Jason Gomes
Issue date: 8/20/04 Section: News
Originally published: 8/20/04 at 1:36 AM EST
Last update: 8/20/04 at 11:56 AM EST
Originally published: 8/20/04 at 1:36 AM EST
Last update: 8/20/04 at 11:56 AM EST
"For a private school, Drexel's price is comparable to other private schools in the country," LeVan said. "However, Drexel students are very fortunate to have the co-op program, which can potentially help pay a huge amount of the tuition price. Most students at other private schools don't have the chance to pay their bills off like Drexel."
"The price is right at Drexel," Bocchicchio said. "Drexel has a better name than many of the private schools in the northeastern part of the country. We may not be an Ivy League school, but we surely are pretty close to them in our academics."
While these students wait to see what the University plans to do with the additional money it receives from the increased rate, they weigh options for Drexel to pursue.
"I think the University should consider buying more property in the Powelton Village area," Salamon said. "They should upgrade, fix and repair these run-down properties, and rent them out to only Drexel students for a cheaper price. I would love to see a supermarket in the area, as well as non-Sodexho restaurants, such as Taco Bell, and I am sure that any Drexel student will attest to that."
"They need to use this money and invest it right into the campus," Bocchicchio said. "There needs to be more campus activity, more restaurants, shops and markets. I have seen all of this on Penn's campus; Drexel's campus should be no exception."
LeVan offers a similar view to that of Bocchicchio.
"Focus on campus improvements. The campus has grown a lot in the past three years. I see new buildings coming up, renovations to old ones, and there is always construction. Drexel should continue this trend of constant construction."
All students interviewed expressed hope that Drexel will spend their money wisely and comply with promises made in their official statements regarding the tuition increase.
"I hope that Drexel does not spend their money foolishly and will indeed spend their money on technology that will be fully implemented and utilized," Salamon said. "The Segways are a horrible testament to this."
"The price is right at Drexel," Bocchicchio said. "Drexel has a better name than many of the private schools in the northeastern part of the country. We may not be an Ivy League school, but we surely are pretty close to them in our academics."
While these students wait to see what the University plans to do with the additional money it receives from the increased rate, they weigh options for Drexel to pursue.
"I think the University should consider buying more property in the Powelton Village area," Salamon said. "They should upgrade, fix and repair these run-down properties, and rent them out to only Drexel students for a cheaper price. I would love to see a supermarket in the area, as well as non-Sodexho restaurants, such as Taco Bell, and I am sure that any Drexel student will attest to that."
"They need to use this money and invest it right into the campus," Bocchicchio said. "There needs to be more campus activity, more restaurants, shops and markets. I have seen all of this on Penn's campus; Drexel's campus should be no exception."
LeVan offers a similar view to that of Bocchicchio.
"Focus on campus improvements. The campus has grown a lot in the past three years. I see new buildings coming up, renovations to old ones, and there is always construction. Drexel should continue this trend of constant construction."
All students interviewed expressed hope that Drexel will spend their money wisely and comply with promises made in their official statements regarding the tuition increase.
"I hope that Drexel does not spend their money foolishly and will indeed spend their money on technology that will be fully implemented and utilized," Salamon said. "The Segways are a horrible testament to this."
