The money generated by the fee would go into a general fund used to support the expenses of providing academic programs. Ron Troyer, University provost, said most colleges and universities have students pay fees for taking an overloaded schedule. Troyer said by letting some students take more classes, the University is giving them something for nothing. When students take overloads without paying an extra charge, they get credits without paying for them. Troyer said he was also concerned with the faculty workload issue.
Overloads represent additional students in classes.
Some students do not agree with Troyer's thoughts on fees for overloading. Personally, I would rather take a heavy load than miss out on a course I would like to take, but I would not be able to do this with the financial repercussions of the fees. Troyer said students taking more than 18 credit hours may miss out on the quality of their educational experiences. Troyer said that while the fee policy is scheduled to take effect next fall, all responses would be taken into consideration. Any student who believes that he or she has a legitimate reason for exemption from the overload fee may petition his or her dean's office.