Student leaders have a different take on things. Students must contend with rising housing costs, food and book prices in addition to tuition increases, Kubista said. At the forum, she will present board members with a petition requesting minimal tuition hikes. Other MSA members will discuss different budgetary issues with regents, such as concerns about student services fees. The schedule of speakers for Thursday's meeting is not full.
Regents hold frequent open forums for gauging public opinion about different subjects.
The budget forum is a long-standing tradition, Bosacker said. Anyone who wishes to speak can sign up in 220 Morrill Hall or by calling 625-6300.