At a time when our country is facing steep and extensive economic, social, and global challenges, we are not adequately investing in the human capital needed to meet those challenges. We are at risk of falling behind other countries in the education of our young people. State and federal funding squeezes have reduced public funds for higher education, forcing increases in tuition and cuts in access. Investments in higher education generate social and economic returns that strengthen our country. The high- skills economy of the future needs an educated workforce. Because students who earn bachelor’s degrees generally earn higher salaries, they contribute more to the tax base; are less likely than the individuals without the degrees to be unemployed, in jail, or dependent on public assistance; and are more likely to vote, be healthy, and volunteer in their communities. The country can reap benefits from the public investments in higher education and in research 40 and 50 years to come. We have an obligation to future generations to make similar investments today to ensure that colleges and universities continue to generate new ideas and new technologies and to educate the people who will have the know-how and the insight to solve problems and improve the quality of our lives. ENDLESS REASONS WHILE THE STRIKE SHOULD ON !!!
Posted on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:10:59 +0000
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