by Dominique M., Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Whether you are a student, faculty member, or staff member on our campus, it is imperative that you are aware about issues going on around UTC. Therefore, this article will serve as a snippet of what might be changed on our university and what has been discussed on this campus. For those who are unaware, our campus is in the process of proposing a new tuition model that has already been passed at UT-Martin and UT-Knoxville. The tuition plan is called the 15 in 4 model, which stands for students taking 15 hours every semester for 4 years. The purpose of the plan is to aid with students graduating on time and to garner more money for the university that can be used to improve other services on campus, like advising. The pros here are definitely the improvement that we can expect to see in the graduation rate, because we are essentially funneling students into a constant way of taking classes. On the other hand, many students are not taken into account through this plan. Students who may have learning disabilities, or non-traditional students with families, may literally be unable to take 15 hours, yet they would still be required to pay for such. Ultimately, the decision to implement the plan rests in the hands of our administration, but that doesn’t mean that your voice will not be heard. Please feel free to email and reach out to SGA about any opinions you have regarding this proposal. Another important idea that has been floating around many of the UT campuses is the right to open carry. In other words, this notion would allow students to carry guns on campus as long as they have the proper permit to do so. There has not been legislation as of now to definitely pass this idea, but it will be completed within the coming weeks. Again, if you feel strongly about wanting to carry or not wanting to carry on campus, then use your voice and tell someone. Tell your administration, tell your SGA, tell everyone, but don’t let your voice go unheard. Smaller projects that are being worked on as of now are changes to advising, creating a hammock garden, and the Board of Trustees attempting to remove the student-voting seat (UT Focus Act). If you have any interest in helping, then please reach out. SGA Meetings are every Tuesday at 5PM in the Raccoon Mountain Room and every person on campus is welcome to come. Additionally, you can follow our social media accounts to get more information. Our Twitter and Instagram handle is @UTCSGA.
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