Letters should emphasize the positive impact that higher education and Clemson University have on the state of South Carolina, its economy, and its future. Information contained in the main article of this web site includes specific examples of that positive impact, and you may wish to cite some of these examples in your letter. Letters should be written at an appropriate time in the legislative session. The House of Representatives will focus on budget issues from early February through mid-March. That includes colleges and universities.
Higher education IS education.
In the 21st century, education doesn't stop at grade 12. Colleges and universities are critical to South Carolina's economic development. Investing in higher education now is one way to ensure future economic prosperity. The average income of a person with a four-year college degree is almost twice that of a person with a high school diploma, according to Census data. It stands to reason that the converse may also be true.