The forum will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the Coffman Union Theater. At these meetings the board members listen, but make no comments in return. Officials don't expect the budget to cause much of a stir. I have not heard that there is much discontent among the student body. Hogan's sentiments were echoed by Regent William Peterson, who said he hasn't heard anything from students about the average 3 percent tuition increase included in the plan.
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.