What has transpired over the last several years ... is a reduction in our state appropriation as an overall percentage of our budget.

We have a great financial aid department ... that makes sure that no student is prevented from attending college based on money issues.

In projecting the needs of the institution, it became clear a tuition increase was needed to maintain service to an increasing number of students.

Gradually I became aware of details: a company of French soldiers was marching through the streets of the town. They broke formation, and went in single file along the communication trench leading to the front line. Another group followed them.

Often I have the impression that I am writing on paper that is already browning in the licks of the flames.

It's well intentioned, but we think it's misguided. If the state has additional funds available that would be used to offset this tax credit, then it ought to be used to fulfill its constitutional mandate to fund schools adequately.